Sep 7, 2026
Opening Dates for Green Ways Free Shop
13a Southview Park, off Marsack St, Caversham, Reading RG4 5AF
SEPTEMBER 2026
No referrals needed; maximum of one visit a week, taking two standard size carrier bags.
FREE SHOP SESSIONS:
Tuesday 1 September 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 3 September 12 midday to 2pm
Tuesday 8 September 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 10 September 12 midday to 2pm
Saturday 12 September 11am to 2pm
Tuesday 15 September 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 17 September 12 midday to 2pm
Saturday 19 September 11am to 2pm
Tuesday 22 September 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 24 September 12 midday to 2pm
Tuesday 29 September 1pm to 3pm PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF TIMINGS
DROP-OFF SESSIONS
We are trying to empty our overflowing stock room and will only be having just one drop-off this month.
Wednesday 23 September 630pm to 830pm
Aug 3, 2026
We will be opening a little less this month as the team take a break and manage childcare/caring commitments. Sewing sessions will be back in September.
FREE SHOP SESSIONS:
TWO BAGS PER PERSON PER VISIT UNLESS REFERRED BY AGENCIES
Saturday 1 August 11am to 1pm
Tuesday 4 August 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 6 August 12 midday to 2pm
Sunday 9 August 11 am to 1pm
Tuesday 11 August 10am to 1pm
WE ARE CLOSED THEN UNTIL……
Saturday 22 August 11am to 1pm
Tuesday 25 August 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 27 August 12 midday to 2pm
DROP-OFF SESSIONS
Wednesday 5 August 630pm to 830pm
Sunday 9 August 1pm to 2pm
Wednesday 26 August 630pm to 830pm
Jul 2, 2026
July is here. It has been extremely hot in the last two weeks and we know why. Climate change is real. In June the Met Office reported that the UK recorded a new maximum temperature record for the third consecutive day, with 37.3°C reached in Suffolk on 26 June.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Andy Page said:
“This exceptional heat has been unprecedented for June and is another marker on how climate change is shifting the dial on temperature extremes in the UK.”
What are you doing about climate change and how can we work together to have a greater impact? Purchasing decisions are key as businesses and corporations are causing the greatest damage – where we buy our fuel, where we shop, what tech software and hardware we use etc. Whether we buy at all. Avoiding recreational consumerism etc. Here are the dates for the Free Shop this month.
Green Ways Free Shop Sessions
Friday 3 July 130pm to 330pm
Tuesday 7 July 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 9 July 12 midday to 2pm
Saturday 11 July 11am to 1pm
Tuesday 14 July 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 16 July 12 midday to 2pm
Sunday 19 July 11am to 1pm
Tues 21 July 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 23 July 12 midday to 2pm
Sunday 26 July 11am to 1pm
NO SESSIONS 27 to 31 JULY
Then next session
Saturday 1 August 11am to 1pm
Drop-Off Sessions
Wednesday 8 July 630pm to 830pm
Saturday 11 July 1pm to 2pm
Wednesday 15 July 630pm to 830pm
Sunday 19 July 1pm to 2pm
Sunday 26 July 1pm to 2pm
Jun 3, 2026
June is here and we are wonderfully busy. Bring us your unwanted items (scroll down for dates) and visit us to get items that you can use. Watch our Facebook post for info on our sewing session which are run by volunteers – we post weekly on these sessions.
Green Ways Free Shop Sessions
Tuesday 2 June 10am to 12midday
Thursday 4 June 12am to 2pm
Saturday 6 June 11 am to 1pm
Tuesday 9 June 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 11 June 12 midday to 2pm
Sunday 14 June 11am to 1pm
Tuesday 16 June 10am to 12 midday
Thursday 18 June 12 midday to 2pm
CLOSED TO 30 June
Tuesday 30 June 10am to 12 midday
Drop-Off Sessions
Saturday 6 June 1-3pm
Wednesday 10 June 630pm to 830pm
Tuesday 16 June 1-2pm
Tuesday 30 June 12-1pm
May 2, 2026
May has brought more sunshine so we can start to put some furniture items outside and spread our wings a little. As always we welcome small furniture items such as coffee tables (much in demand), bedside cupboards, stools, chairs and small desks.
We are currently looking for volunteers who can drive a 15 seater mini-bus which we are able to borrow to drop bulky items at people’s homes. We want to ensure that everyone is able to benefit from the Free Shop, not just those with access to vehicles. Being a volunteer driver can be a small commitment, as little as once a month would be very welcome. Please contact us by email greenwayscbo@gmail.com, via Facebook DM or in the unit if you would like to help.
Green Ways Free Shop Sessions up to 19th May are detailed below; additional dates to be added once confirmed.
Sunday 3 May 11am to 1pm
Tuesday 5 May 10am to 1pm
Thursday 7 May 12 midday to 2pm
Sunday 10 May 11am to 1pm
Tuesday 12 May 10am to 1pm
Thursday 14 May 12 midday to 2pm
Tuesday 19 May 10am to 1pm
Thursday 21 May 12 midday to 2pm
Sunday 24 May 11am to 1pm
Tuesday 26 May 10am to 12 midday
Sunday 31 May 11am to 1pm
Drop-off Sessions
Tues 5 May 1-2pm
Sun 10 May 1-2pm
Weds 13 May 630pm to 830pm
Tues 19 May 1-2pm
Tues 26 May 12-1pm
Sun 31 May 1-2pm
