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Compass Recovery College offers free drop-in groups and wellbeing workshops, both online and in-person.

Our sessions are open to everyone over 18 years old in the Reading area – whether you’re new or returning, facing mental health challenges, supporting someone else, or just want to learn more.

Our workshops focus on self-care, mental health and practical skills for living well. They are created and led by people with lived experience and mental health professionals.

You don’t need a referral or diagnosis to join – just come as you are.

Everyone is welcome. Start your journey with us today!

Grace's Story

A journey from fear to independence

For years, I lived in an abusive relationship. I noticed the impact on my physical health but didn’t understand mental ill health – partly because of cultural beliefs.

I just knew I was unwell and felt scared. When my children became adults, they helped me leave and supported me to speak to my GP and access local services. Through these local services, I found Compass. From the start, the staff were so friendly.

I remember being given a notebook and pen – it struck me: something for myself. I still have that notebook. I began with workshops on Psychosis, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and Depression. Hearing tutors say, “this happened to me” was life-changing.

I realised I wasn’t alone. I learned how the mind works and how to manage my mental health.

Money Matters was transformative. As an ethnic minority woman leaving abuse, I feared the future.

The Recovery team helped me find answers from housing support, money, food, everything. My anxiety reduced, and I felt stronger.

Now, I don’t have fear.

I live independently, I’m studying and volunteering, and I’m looking forward to working soon.

Compass gave me hope, knowledge & community. My journey continues…

Code of Conduct

At the heart of Compass is a shared commitment to kindness, inclusion, and respect. To help everyone feel safe and supported, we ask all participants and staff to:

Treat others with respect, kindness and understanding.

Keep workshop discussions private, unless there is a concern about someone’s safety.

Take part as much as they feel able and give others the chance to contribute.

Join online sessions from a private space where possible, with cameras switched on.

Attend workshops free from alcohol, drugs, smoking and vaping.

Respond to Compass staff when asked and follow guidance from facilitators.

Share only what they feel comfortable sharing. Personal experiences are always optional.

Compass may offer additional support if there are concerns about a participant’s wellbeing. If behaviour negatively affects others or does not follow the Code of Conduct, participants may be asked to leave a session or pause attendance. Support and advice will be offered throughout this process.

This agreement helps ensure workshops remain safe, respectful and beneficial for everyone.

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Our Workshop Types

Mental Health Workshops

These workshops help us understand mental health challenges. They focus on increasing knowledge, building confidence, and learning self-management skills that support us in everyday life.

Lunch & Learn Sessions

These are our welcoming, easy-to-join online workshops open to everyone and a great springboard into our wider Compass offering.

Wellbeing Sessions

Wellbeing sessions are designed to help us feel better and stay well. They offer space to be creative, get active, and connect with others in a positive way.

Drop-in Sessions

If you are new to Compass, drop-ins are a great place to start. Come as often or as little as you like. These sessions offer a relaxed space to meet others, enjoy a coffee and chat, or take part in a gentle walk.

How They Work

Workshops may be one-off sessions or run weekly for up to ten weeks. Some take place in community venues. Others are online using Zoom.

Got an idea for a workshop?

We are always keen to hear ideas for new workshops. If there is a topic you would like to see Compass deliver, please speak with a member of the Recovery Team.

Mental Health Workshops

Building Meaningful Connections

2 SESSIONS, ONLINE

This two-session workshop provides a space to reflect on the connections we have and those we would like to make.

Together, we will explore our sense of belonging, how it influences our social connections and wellbeing, and discover practical ways to build and maintain meaningful relationships.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 23rd/30th Sept (6:30pm – 8pm)

Menopause, Perimenopause and Mental Wellbeing

4 SESSIONS, ONLINE

This four-week workshop explores the relationship between perimenopause, menopause, and mental wellbeing. Participants will gain a better understanding of how hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect mood, anxiety, stress, sleep, confidence, and overall wellbeing.

Through shared learning and practical strategies, the course will support participants to manage symptoms, build resilience, strengthen self-care, and develop tools to maintain positive mental health throughout this stage of life.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 23rd/30th SEPT, 7th/14th OCT (1:30pm – 3pm)

Living with Chronic Pain & Mental Health

3 SESSIONS, ONLINE

We will explore how chronic pain affects mental health and emotional wellbeing, including its impact on thoughts, feelings and behaviours within daily life. We will also look at how emotional wellbeing can influence pain and discuss practical self-care and coping strategies. Together, we will identify personal strengths and resources, explore what gives life meaning/ purpose and build resilience in managing the emotional impact of chronic pain.

Using a recovery-focused approach, this workshop aims to support people to live well and maintain wellbeing alongside chronic pain.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 22nd/29th OCT, 5th NOV (11AM - 12:30PM)

Managing Emotions

3 Sessions – in-person

Emotions are part of our daily lives but navigating and understanding our emotions can be difficult. At times it can feel like we are on an emotional roller coaster, with no way of slowing down.

Emotions and how we express them can impact on many areas of our lives such as work, relationships, and our self-identity. In this workshop, we explore why we have emotions, why it can be hard to understand and manage our feelings, how emotions are expressed in body, mind, and behaviour, skills to help us manage distress and overwhelming emotions.

Hosted at RISC (35-29 London Street)
Dates: 19th/26th Nov, 3rd Dec (11AM - 12:30PM)

Low Mood & Festive Blues

4 SESSIONS, ONLINE

This online workshop supports people through the challenges of the winter period. Together, we will explore how shorter days can affect our mood, energy, sleep and wellbeing, while learning practical, evidence-based strategies to stay well. The sessions include mindfulness, gentle relaxation, self-soothing techniques, sensory regulation, building healthy routines, and ways to reduce loneliness and strengthen social connection.

Whether you experience SAD, the winter blues, or simply find this time of year difficult, this supportive workshop offers tools to help you feel more resilient, connected, and hopeful throughout winter.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 24th Nov, 1st/8th/15th Dec (1:30PM - 3PM)

Lunch & Learn: Navigating Uncertainty

1 SESSION, ONLINE

Daily life often brings situations where we don’t yet know what might happen. For some people, this can feel unsettling, overwhelming or leave us unsure about what to do or how we might respond.

In this session, we’ll explore some simple ideas and practical approaches that can help us navigate these moments with a little more confidence and ease. Together, we’ll look at some helpful questions we can ask ourselves, ways of approaching the unknown one small step at a time, and how reflecting on our experiences can gradually help us feel more orientated when life doesn’t yet have clear answers.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 21st Sept (1PM - 2PM)

Lunch & Learn: Introduction to Mental Health First Aid

1 SESSION, ONLINE

This one-hour Lunch & Learn session introduces the principles of Mental Health First Aid, with a focus on supporting your own mental wellbeing.

Participants will learn how to recognise early signs that their mental health may be struggling, understand common factors that can affect wellbeing, and explore practical self-help strategies to maintain good mental health. The session will provide simple tools to build resilience, manage stress, and identify when and where to seek additional support if needed.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 5th Oct (1pm - 2pm)

Lunch & Learn: Healthy Habits

1 SESSION, ONLINE

The small things we do every day have a big impact on our energy, mood and overall wellbeing.

In this one-hour workshop, we’ll explore what makes a habit “healthy,” why habits can be hard to build (or break), and how to create routines that genuinely stick.

You’ll learn simple, realistic strategies for making positive changes one small step at a time.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 19th Oct (1pm - 2pm)

Lunch & Learn: Digital Wellbeing

1 SESSION, ONLINE

We will explore the impact that technology, social media, and constant connectivity can have on mental wellbeing. Together, we will reflect on our digital habits, consider how online activity influences mood, sleep, focus, relationships, and self-esteem, and identify signs that our digital lives may be becoming unbalanced.

We will identify signs of digital overload and explore practical ways to set healthy boundaries, manage screen time, and create a more balanced relationship with technology. You will leave with simple tools to help protect your wellbeing and use the digital world more intentionally.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 2nd Nov (1pm - 2pm)

Lunch & Learn: Imposter Syndrome

1 SESSION, ONLINE

In this one-hour Lunch & Learn session, you will explore imposter syndrome and how it can lead people to underestimate their abilities and achievements.

The session will provide practical tools and techniques to help identify and challenge self-doubt, recognise personal strengths, build confidence, and develop a more balanced and realistic view of success.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 16th Nov (1pm - 2pm)

Lunch & Learn: Neurodiversity and Me

1 SESSION, ONLINE

This 1-hour session explores the many ways people experience the world, process information, communicate, learn and navigate everyday life. Together, we will consider some of the strengths and challenges that can come with thinking differently, as well as the impact this can have on our day-to- day experiences.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 30th Nov (1pm - 2pm)

Lunch & Learn: Journaling

1 SESSION, ONLINE

In this one-hour session, we will explore a range of journaling approaches and discover how they can support wellbeing, self-awareness, and personal growth.

Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on what journaling means to them, identify their own reasons for writing, and gain practical ideas for developing a journaling practice that feels meaningful and sustainable. No previous journaling experience is required.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 30th Nov (1pm - 2pm)

Wellbeing Workshops

Move Outdoors

4 SESSIONS, IN-PERSON

This four-week workshop harnesses the positive impact of spending time outdoors, while trying new activities in a supportive environment. Each week, you will take part in a different beginner-friendly physical activity, such as archery, mini golf or tennis.

These sessions offer a chance to build confidence, boost your mood and discover what activities you enjoy most. You will be encouraged to go at your own pace and find what works best for your wellbeing. Please bring a drink and come prepared for the weather, with items such as a hat, sunscreen or a rain jacket as needed.

Hosted at The Ranger Station, Prospect Park
DATES: 24th Sept, 1st/8th/15th oct (11AM - 12:30PM)

Mindfulness (Unwind and Recharge)

6 SESSIONS, ONLINE

This six-week workshop offers a calm and restorative space at the end of the day to slow down, unwind, and recharge. Through guided mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, deep relaxation, and self-reflection, you’ll learn practical techniques to quiet a busy mind, ease tension, and support better rest.

Suitable for beginners, the course provides simple tools to reduce stress and anxiety, improve emotional wellbeing, build resilience, and help you feel calmer, more balanced, and better prepared for a restful night’s sleep.

Hosted on Zoom
DATES: 26th Oct, 2nd/9th/16th/23rd/30th Nov (7pm - 8:30pm)

Grounding Photography

4 SESSIONS, IN-PERSON

Discover the power of photography as a tool for wellbeing, creativity, and self-expression. In this series of practical and engaging workshops, we’ll explore how simple photography techniques can help us slow down, see our surroundings with fresh eyes, and connect more deeply with nature, ourselves, and others.

No specialist equipment is needed – just bring a smartphone, tablet, or camera, along with an open mind. Whether you’re new to photography or looking for a new perspective, this workshop offers a relaxed and supportive space to develop confidence, creativity, and self-expression through mindful photography.

Hosted at the Museum Of English Rural Life (MERL)
DATES: 5th/12th/19th/26th NOV (1:30PM - 3PM)

Yoga

3 SESSIONS, IN-PERSON

A beginner-friendly space to move, breathe and reconnect. These sessions focus on calming, grounding practices that work with your body’s natural rhythms. Drawing on the concept of wintering, we’ll embrace the season as a time to slow down, reflect and nurture ourselves with gentleness and care.

We build safety, self-compassion and steady challenge to support nervous system resilience and more ease in everyday life. Sessions can be adapted for low mobility. Come exactly as you are.

Hosted at South Street Arts Centre
DATES: 4th/11th/18th NOV (1pm - 2:30pm)

Festive Card Making

1 SESSION, IN-PERSON

Join us for this one-off creative festive session where we’ll make Winter Wishes cards while taking some time to pause, connect, and reflect on our wellbeing during the holiday season.

With plenty of craft materials, sparkle, and glitter to enjoy, this is a chance to get creative, share some festive cheer, and make a card or two for someone special. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience.

Hosted at South Street Arts Centre
DATES: 17th DEC (1pm - 2:30pm)

Mindful Creations: Pottery for Wellness

5 SESSIONS, IN-PERSON

Engage in creative expression through pottery, using the process to promote mindfulness and stress relief. This hands-on programme encourages participants to explore their emotions through art, fostering self-discovery and recovery in a supportive, peer-driven environment. By working with clay, you’ll not only create physical pieces but also build resilience, focus, and mental clarity.

Pottery will run twice during the Autumn term, with each part lasting for 5 weeks. You will only be offered a space on one.

Hosted at New Directions College
Round 1 DATES: 18th/25th SEPT, 2nd/9th/16th Oct (10:30am - 12:30pm)
Round 2 DATES: 6th/13th/20th/27th NOV, 4th DEC (10:30AM - 12:30pm)

Cooking for Wellbeing

6 SESSIONS, IN-PERSON

Join us for this six-session course, held every other week, where you’ll build confidence in the kitchen and develop practical cooking skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Each session combines hands-on cooking with learning and discussion around topics such as healthy eating, meal planning, budgeting, and kitchen confidence.

Together, you’ll prepare simple, affordable meals and can share ideas, swap recipes, and learn from one another. At the end of each session, you’ll take home the food you’ve prepared to enjoy later. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refresh your skills, this course is a great way to learn, connect, and have fun.

Hosted at Whitley Wood Community Centre
Dates: 23rd Sept, 7th/21st Oct, 4th/18th Nov, 2nd Dec (4pm - 5:30pm)

Gardening for Wellbeing

5 SESSIONS, IN-PERSON

Gardening for Wellbeing is a hands-on workshop that uses simple gardening activities – such as seed planting, caring for plants, and connecting with nature – to support emotional wellbeing.

Designed for all abilities, it offers a calm, inclusive space to learn or practice gardening skills, reduce stress, build confidence, and enjoy time outdoors.

Hosted at New Directions College
Dates: 22nd/29th Sept, 6th/13th/20th Oct (2PM - 4PM)

World Mental Health Day: Mindfulness Drop-In

1 SESSION, ONLINE

Join us for a mindfulness session to celebrate World Mental Health Day.

Take time to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself through guided mindfulness and relaxation practices. We’ll explore the benefits of mindfulness for managing stress, improving wellbeing, and building resilience, as well as try out a range of simple techniques that you can use in everyday life. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or already have experience, this session offers a chance to step away from daily pressures and focus on your mental wellbeing.

No previous experience is needed. Just bring yourself and a willingness to pause and be present.

Hosted on Zoom
Dates: 7th Oct (1pm - 1:45pm)

World Mental Health Day: Junk Journaling for Wellbeing

1 SESSION, IN-PERSON

Join us for a special World Mental Health Day creative wellbeing session and discover the art of junk journaling. Using recycled materials, images, colours and words, you’ll create your own unique journal pages while taking time to reflect, relax and express yourself. We’ll explore how creative activities like junk journaling can support mental wellbeing by reducing stress, encouraging mindfulness, and providing a positive outlet for thoughts and emotions. No artistic experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity. Come along, connect with others, and take some time to focus on your wellbeing.

Hosted at Reading Central Library (The Courtyard)
Dates: 8th Oct (1pm - 2pm)

Drop-in Sessions

Coffee and Chat

Join us for our friendly Coffee Morning, a relaxed opportunity to connect with others, enjoy a coffee, and catch up with friends. 

These gatherings are a great way to find out how we can support you on your journey, while meeting new people in a welcoming atmosphere. Our peer support workers and volunteers will be on hand to offer informal support, share experiences, and help with any questions you may have. 

Whether you’re looking for guidance or simply want to chat, come along and enjoy some time in good company!

Hosted at the Biscuit Factory
Dates: Every Tuesday (11am – 12:30pm)

Walk Talk Walk

Take a step towards better well-being with our gentle, mobility-friendly 1-mile walk, designed to get you moving at your own pace. 

Walk-Talk-Walk is all about connecting with others, enjoying the outdoors, and having a chat along the way. Whether you’re walking solo or with others, it’s a chance to talk, relax, and unwind.

After the walk, we’ll end with a cosy coffee social – where you can enjoy a warm drink and continue the conversation in a welcoming, supportive environment. It’s all about moving, talking, and connecting.

Hosted at Palmer Park (Meet outside Tutu’s Cafe until 28th Oct, meet outside Palmer Tavern from 4th Nov)
Dates: Every Wednesday (11:30am – 1pm)

LGBT + Me Social Drop-In

LGBT+ME is a friendly, informal drop-in where LGBTQIA+ people and allies can connect, share experiences, and spend time in a safe and welcoming space. 

This group offers a relaxed, supportive environment to talk about what you’re managing, meet others with similar experiences, and explore strategies that help with day-to-day wellbeing. 

Whether you’re exploring your identity, looking for community, or simply want a space where you can be yourself, you’re very welcome here. Come along for a chat, a cuppa, or just to be around others – there’s no pressure to share and no need to book. Everyone is welcome, wherever you are on your journey.

Hosted at The Castle Tap
Dates: Every Second Saturday of the month (1pm - 3pm)

Compass Community Chat @ Ranikhet: Parent Connect Edition

Compass Community Chat: Parent Connect is a dedicated drop in for parents and carers who want a welcoming place to talk about their wellbeing, ask questions, or meet others with similar experiences. 

You can speak with Compass staff, explore local support, share what you are managing at home, or simply take a moment for yourself in a calm, understanding environment. 

There is no formal agenda and no need to book. Whether you want information, reassurance, or a chance to connect with others, this session offers gentle, informal support tailored to the needs of parents and carers.

Hosted at Ranikhet Family Hub
Dates: Every 1st Monday of the month (10:30am - 12pm)

Compass Community Chat @ WCDA

A friendly space to drop-in, talk, and receive support.

Compass Community Chat at WCDA is an open, welcoming drop in where you can meet the Compass team in a relaxed community setting. Whether you are new to Compass or already part of our programmes, you are invited to come along for a conversation, ask questions, share your experiences, or simply spend time in a supportive space.

You can speak with staff, connect with others, learn more about wellbeing, and explore options that might help you. There is no need to book and no pressure to stay for a full session — just come as you are and take part in whatever feels helpful for you.

Hosted at Whitley Community Development Association (WCDA)
Dates: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month (12:30pm - 2pm)

How do I sign up for sessions?

On our Registration page, we collect a little bit of information about you that’ll help us to safeguard you, our recovery workers and your fellow participants. It’ll only take ten minutes.

Please be aware, you’ll need to register at the beginning of every prospectus, even if you’ve already registered before.

Register Here
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How do I get to the locations?

We host our workshops in a variety of different formats in places, both online and in community venues across Reading. Find out how to get to each session safely.
Our Locations

Join Our Co-Production Forum

Co-production means creating services with you rather than for you. We believe people with lived experience should help shape what we offer – from designing, evaluating and offering improvements on how we run. By joining our co- production forum, you’ll share your ideas, challenge our thinking, and help turn real experiences into better support for everyone.

No expertise needed – just your voice, creativity, and curiosity. Please contact us if you would like to find out more and come help us build the future of Compass together.

Please contact us if you would like to find out more.

0118 937 3945
compass.opportunities@reading.gov.uk

Sessions Calendar

 

You Said, We Did

Your feedback helps shape Compass. Here’s how we’ve responded to what matters most to you.

You said:

“I want more flexible ways to access support.”

We did:

Expanded our range of online workshops and wellbeing sessions, making support easier to access from home.

You said:

“I’d like more creative wellbeing activities.”

We did:

Introduced and continued popular creative sessions including Pottery, Photography and Journaling.

You said:

“We need more outdoor and physical activities.”

We did:

Launched Recovery in Motion and expanded activities such as Move Outdoors, and Yoga through local partnerships.

You said:

“The feedback forms are too long and complicated.”

We did:

Introduced shorter, easier-to- complete feedback forms while still capturing valuable insights.

Voices of Recovery

Hear from people who have been part of the Compass community.

“Really insightful and useful workshop. I’ve learnt so much during the small, bitesize workshops.”

“Yoga was an excellent class, as it helps the body, mind and spirit to feel at ease.”

“I enjoy these smaller lunch time sessions, and these have been a very useful pointer for items to research further.”

“Helpful, brings people together and helps you gain confidence and strategies you would never normally have.”

“This programme has been a game changer for me and I am very thankful.”

“As someone who has a job it’s easier for me to fit these lunch and learn sessions in.”

“There was more than enough room for folks to have conversations and be connected.”

“Another valuable course from Compass and I learned a lot, particularly from the interactive discussions by participants.”

Wellbeing Apps

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StayAlive

The StayAlive app is a suicide prevention resource for the UK, packed full of useful information and tools to help you stay safe in crisis.

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BrightSky

BrightSky is a free to download, confidential mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.

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Work Life Central

The Work Life Central program consists of a curated collection of expertise, information and inspiration available through video, live event and written format, covering five principal topic areas – Careers, Families, Inclusion, Wellbeing and Workplace.

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Headspace

Headspace is a science-backed app in mindfulness and meditation, providing unique tools and resources to help reduce stress, build resilience, and aid better sleep.

FAQs

No, Compass workshops are free to all. Our workshops are open to all people in or connected to Reading over the age of 18.

To join our workshops, you need to create an account and book sessions via our online Portal on our website.

No, you don’t need a referral from a health professional. The ethos of our college is that participants enroll on any workshop they think might help and they might enjoy.

You will need access to an email address, and a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone with a stable internet connection. All our online workshops take place on Zoom, and you will receive the joining link via the email you provide.

For the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the session, your camera must be switched on for the full duration of the workshop and headphones must be used if others may overhear the call. This helps us ensure a supportive, secure learning environment.

If you require a reasonable adjustment that affects camera use, please speak with a member of the Compass team before the workshop begins so that we can agree arrangements in advance.

Contact Details

Everyone must register for all our sessions. You may turn up to our drop-in sessions without prior registering, however the team will register you on arrival.

Please only register for workshops that you can attend and save the dates in your calendar. We will ask you to confirm your attendance via email 10 days before attending the workshop. If you do not confirm, your place will be offered to someone else.

Telephone: 01189 373 945
Email: compass.opportunities@reading.gov.uk
Find us at our weekly drop in sessions

Professional Training at Compass

Building Recovery-Focused Practice
Compass Recovery College offers a range of professional training opportunities for organisations and practitioners who want to strengthen their understanding of mental health, wellbeing, recovery, and co-production. 

Our training is informed by the principles of Recovery Colleges and is co-designed and co-delivered wherever possible by people with lived experience alongside professionals. This unique approach helps participants gain practical knowledge, challenge assumptions, and develop more person-centred ways of working.

Who Is Training For?
Our training can benefit:

  • Health and social care professionals
  • Community and voluntary sector organisations
  • Anyone interested in supporting mental health and wellbeing within their role

What We Offer
Training can be tailored to meet the needs of your organisation and may include topics such as:

  • Understanding Mental Health and Recovery
  • Suicide First Aid
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Wellbeing and Resilience
  • Suicide Prevention Awareness

We can deliver sessions in-person or online and work with organisations to develop bespoke training packages based on their specific needs.

Why Choose Compass?
Compass Recovery College is part of Reading Borough Council’s Public Health service and has extensive experience delivering recovery-focused education across Reading and the surrounding area. Our approach moves beyond awareness raising to create meaningful learning experiences that empower individuals, teams, and organisations to support wellbeing more effectively.

Find Out More
If you are interested in professional training for your team or organisation, please contact Compass Recovery College to discuss your requirements. We would be delighted to explore how we can support your workforce development and wellbeing goals.

Email: compass.opportunities@reading.gov.uk
Website: www.compassrecoverycollege.uk
Phone: 01189 373 945