Caring and Being Cared For

Caring and Being Cared For

Children become adults, adults become old, and the old become the dead.

There will be celebrations, anguish, achievements, failures, companionship and loss.

If all goes well, this is your life.

In this month’s Assembly, we will chat with our friend, Sunil. He will speak of caring for his mother and her death, and the room will also share its experience of caring, being cared for, what is to come, the loss of our parents and the memories we will carry. It is an issue most of us will face. It's never too soon to speak of it.

The only certainties at an assembly are cakes and singing.

About The Sunday Alternative

If you're looking for a good time, look no further than The Sunday Alternative! We're a bunch of secular legends who meet monthly in Reading to celebrate life.

We're about Living Better, Helping Often, and Wondering More, and we do it for one reason only - to make the most of this one life we've got. We're diverse characters, so you're bound to meet some cracking new mates.

Our mornings are chock-a-block with singing, games, interesting chats, and scoffing cake. Plus, it's inclusive - we welcome anyone, regardless of age or background. It won't cost you a penny, if pennies are hard to come by, as we run entirely on donations.

If you're feeling peckish, we've got that covered too. Come early, which is also the best way to meet new people, grab a cuppa, and tuck into some homemade vegan-friendly treats.

Doors open at 10:30 am for teas and chats. The Assembly begins at 11 am and ends at about 12:15 pm. Then more coffee and cakes until 1 pm. Afterwards we find a pub or a space in the park if the weather is kind.

Sunday, Mar 23rd 2025
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM BST
The Rising Sun Arts Centre
26-30 Silver St, Reading RG1 2ST