@readingcap

Reading Community Alcohol Partnership, helping communities reduce underage dinking.

 Reading, UK
communityalcoholpartnerships.co.uk
Joined September 2014
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What you need to know about the squishy toy trend, including the potential risks, and practical tips to help your family choose safe toys. Take a look: capt.org.uk/squishy-toys-war… #ChildSafety #ChildHealth
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@drinkaware@Drinkaware19 Jul 2024
Taking our Drinking Check can help you understand your relationship with alcohol and explain the different drinking risk levels, which are shown when you complete the quiz. You'll also receive helpful tips and advice! Take the quiz to find out more! bit.ly/3x9ZfOx
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🚦 @ReadingTSS officers joined Jamie Morris at Reading College yesterday to discuss his BBC documentary about his brother's tragic death in a road traffic collision, where the driver was over 3x the legal alcohol limit. Watch here ➡ rdguk.info/xqyqE #DriveFastDieYoung
Students at Reading College listening to an awareness session on the risks of driving fast and drinking alcohol.

ALT Students at Reading College listening to an awareness session on the risks of driving fast and drinking alcohol.

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‘I know my limit’: how gen Z became Britain’s ‘sober-curious’ generation. If you work with over 18s have you seen an increase in the number of sober-curious? theguardian.com/society/2024…

‘I know my limit’: how gen Z became Britain’s ‘sober-curious’ generation

As many as 28% of young adults in the UK do not drink. Here, three of them explain why their relationship with alcohol has changed

theguardian.com
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We're putting the finishing touches to the latest issue of our newsletter. If you want to stay up-to-date with our news and read insights from our advisers who work directly with CAPs in the community scan the QR code to sign up.
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Scan the barcode and sign up to our monthly newsletter.
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Our Parents Guide to preventing underage drinking contains information on the risks associated with underage drinking and busts some of the myths about alcohol consumption and young people. You can download it here: communityalcoholpartnerships…
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Download our Parents Guide to Underage Drinking: bit.ly/49Nlqbf
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The additional funding provided by Asda will enable us to launch more CAPs in high harm areas, boost our funding for positive activities for children and young people and educate parents on the importance of ensuring an alcohol free childhood for their children. @asdaprteam
Asda PR Team@asdaprteam20 Mar 2024
Asda has today confirmed it's plan to provide near £1m of increased funding for @CAPUKTweets, to help to increase the scope and impact of their amazing work in our communities. Read more here: bitly.ws/3gpp5
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@drinkaware@Drinkaware28 Nov 2023
Are you having an alcohol-free #Christmas this year?🎄 Supermarkets are preparing for the highest-ever demand in low or no #Alcohol alternatives this December and have ordered in extra stock. @Tesco said (1/3) ⤵️bit.ly/3MZ3GjK
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Four people were arrested last week in connection with an operation in Reading, following a successful investigation led by @ReadingTSS, supported by @SouthEastROCU and @ThamesVP.
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@SouthEastROCU24 Nov 2023
👮‍♀️ Our officers supported our partners @ReadingTSS this week with the arrest of four people in connection with an operation in Reading. Find out more 👉 orlo.uk/YS8Re
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#HappyHalloween! However you're celebrating this evening, stay safe 🎃 Carved some spooktacular pumpkins? Keep flames away from decorations and costumes, and extinguish before you go to bed More tips on celebrating safely from @RBFRSofficial ➡ rdguk.info/aHY3E
Carved pumpkins lined up on steps. Text reads: Happy Halloween. Have a safe and fun-filled night.

ALT Carved pumpkins lined up on steps. Text reads: Happy Halloween. Have a safe and fun-filled night.

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❓ Did you know criminals use these tactics towards victims of fraud, scams and financial abuse: ➡️ Flattery ➡️ Grooming ➡️ Manipulation Read more here: friendsagainstscams.org.uk/n… #NoBlameNoShame #WeAreScamSurvivors
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Read our parents research here ➡️ communityalcoholpartnerships… #alcoholharm #underagedrinking
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An event this week is giving away free winter clothing at Reading Station by the ticket office. You can donate good quality coats, fleeces, hats, gloves and scarves 8am - 2pm on Wed/Thu. Those needing winter clothing can pick them up free on Fri/Sat, 10am - 5pm.
Image of children in the snow wearing warm winter coats, hats and scarves.

ALT Image of children in the snow wearing warm winter coats, hats and scarves.

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Another sunny day in Cardiff for a meeting, lots of positive conversation and a guest appearance from @readingcap. Many new relationships formed and looking forward to seeing what joint work takes place in the future @CardiffCAP @FOR_Cardiff @CV_UHB @ReadingCouncil @ReadingTSS
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Start the New Year in control. Free alcohol advice drop-in session to help you make a plan for change. 23 January 10am-1pm South Reading Leisure Centre, Northumberland Ave RG2 8DH Email [email protected] with any questions or more info. Make #GoodHabits in 2023
Dry January written on a chalk board and photo of empty wine glass Alcohol advice, start the New Year in control, Non-judgemental drop-insession Make Good Habits in 2023 RBC logo

ALT Dry January written on a chalk board and photo of empty wine glass Alcohol advice, start the New Year in control, Non-judgemental drop-insession Make Good Habits in 2023 RBC logo

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🏊🏿‍♀️ The new community pool at Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium is looking very inviting. The new facilities open from 19 December - so only 17 sleeps until the big day! 📷 rdguk.info/PalmerParkLeisure… 💻 rdguk.info/PalmerParkLeisure… @Better_Reading @PellikaanConstr #rdguk #rdg
New community pool at Palmer Park

ALT New community pool at Palmer Park

New community pool at Palmer Park

ALT New community pool at Palmer Park

Swimming pool changing rooms

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'Tis the season to get crafting 🎨 @readinglibrary are hosting lots of activities for adults & children this Christmas From T-Rex decorations🎄 to A Christmas Carol-themed crafts with @ReadingRep 👻, there's something for everyone ➡ rdguk.info/Gb0qr #MerryChristmasRDG
Children wearing santa hats colouring in. Text reads: Christmas crafts at Reading Libraries. Dates and Locations across the Borough.

ALT Children wearing santa hats colouring in. Text reads: Christmas crafts at Reading Libraries. Dates and Locations across the Borough.

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Reading CAP retweeted
Visit Reading@visitrdg2 Dec 2022
Get in the festive spirit with the whole family this Christmas with a whole load of magical activities to keep everyone amused. From grottos to lanterns and even child-friendly raves, there's something for everyone in Reading, however you Christmas 🎄 visit-reading.com/whats-on/c…
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