A Time for Quiet Reflection at the Re-Opened Forbury Gardens
FORBURY GARDENS re-opened to the public earlier today (10th July). Reading Borough Council is encouraging people to visit the gardens
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Virtual Vigil Brings #ReadingTogether In Memory Of Forbury Gardens Victims
A VIRTUAL VIGIL will be held in honour of the victims of Forbury Gardens on Saturday 27 June – exactly
Read moreCouncil’s Museum and Community Groups Celebrate Second Windrush Day Virtually
A SERIES of exciting online and broadcast activities are set to be held in Reading this June to celebrate the
Read moreCouncil Celebrates Volunteers’ Week with Funding Boost for Voluntary Organisations
READING COUNCIL is celebrating National Volunteers’ Week 2020 (1 – 7 June), expressing thanks to all the amazing volunteers and
Read moreReading Council Partners with Holiday Inn to Help Residents Out of Hospital
READING Borough Council has partnered with the Holiday Inn Reading South to help residents leave hospital as quickly as possible. The
Read moreLooking out for others during the lockdown
Jo Parry, Reading Council Call Centre “Most people are really thankful that people are thinking about them – it’s very
Read moreReading Council Launches Carer Recruitment Campaign
READING Borough Council is working to recruit extra local carers to meet the growing demand and help the borough through
Read more#RamadanAtHome
Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing Ramadan in Reading. May this holy time bring you peace and good health. Ramadan, which
Read moreReading Neighbours Encouraged to Party Through the Summer
HOUSEHOLDS across Reading are being invited to stage a street party on any weekend throughout the summer without having to
Read moreStronger Together Project Showcases Success
ORGANISATIONS which have been part of a scheme to help people find and keep a job have gathered with local
Read moreResults of the Reading Community Safety Survey
DRUGS and parking issues were among the issues of most concern to residents who responded to the latest Reading Community
Read moreVolunteers Sought to Support Local Woodland Project
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help improve local woodlands, as part of a three and a half year conservation project
Read moreReading Council Pleased to Support Planting of New Wildlife Corridor at Palmer Park
COMMUNITY volunteers will come together to plant hundreds of new saplings in Palmer Park next week. On Wednesday 18th and
Read moreReading Choirs Invited to Enter Let’s Sing 2020
CHOIRS from across Reading are invited to send their entries in for the Mayor’s annual singing competition. Let’s Sing 2020
Read moreFree Event to Help Unpaid Carers
PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an
Read moreFirst Anniversary Celebrations for Southcote Community Hub
A CELEBRATION event has been held to mark the first anniversary of Southcote Community Hub. The building in Coronation Square
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Reading Awarded Gold in National Britain in Bloom UK Finals
READING has been awarded a prestigious Gold Award in the 2019 Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) 55th annual Britain in Bloom
Read moreNew Outdoor Gym in Coley Ready for Work Out!
THE NEW outdoor gym in Coley Recreation Ground is now complete and ready for residents to work out on! Coley
Read moreMake Your Voice Heard with the Reading Community Safety Survey
RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say about issues which concern them in their area. Reading Borough Council’s Neighbourhood
Read more‘Age Friendly Reading’ Event to Celebrate Older People’s Day 2019
READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day 2019 with a free fun packed event on Monday 30th September, highlighting
Read moreMayor Presents Charity Cheque to 2018 – 2019 Charities
CLLR DEBS Edwards, Reading’s Mayor during 2018-19, today presented her Mayoral charities with a cheque totalling almost £10K. The £9,
Read moreBattle Library Community Hub Opens!
BATTLE LIBRARY will reopen to the public as a multi-use community hub for west Reading on Tuesday 17th September, following
Read moreOpening Date Announced for the Pantry Café and Kitchen
THE PANTRY Café & Kitchen, Reading Town Hall’s new café, will open to the public this month. The modern new
Read moreFree Family Event to Promote Disability Awareness Day 2019
READING residents are invited to a family event which aims to promote disability awareness, with a wide range of activities
Read moreCelebrating World Breastfeeding Week
READING Council is supporting World Breastfeeding Week (1st-7th August 2019) next week. A number of Council venues, including Reading Sports
Read moreEnglish Language Skills Project Extended
A PROJECT to help improve English language skills among the town’s migrant population has been extended following the announcement of
Read morePreparations Start for Upgrade of Sun Street Youth & Community Centre
PREPARATIONS are under way for a £280,000 upgrade of a popular community centre in east Reading. The project to renovate
Read moreSouth Reading Community Hub Celebrates First Birthday
A COMMUNITY hub in Whitley has become an essential part of the neighbourhood within its first year. South Reading Community
Read moreResidents Vote on New Outdoor Gym Design in Coley
READING Council is inviting residents to vote on their preferred design for a new outdoor gym at Coley Recreation Ground.
Read more29 Summer Street Parties in Reading This Year
TWENTY NINE communities across Reading will be getting into the street party spirit this summer after taking advantage of the
Read moreCelebrating Carers Week 2019
PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can look forward to a number of
Read moreFree Event to Mark Dementia Action Week 2019
READING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (20 – 26 May 2019) with a free event
Read moreFree Event at Watlington House: Finding Positive Solutions to Life’s Challenges
READING is marking Mental Health Awareness Week alongside Dying Matters week (13th -19th May) with a free event on Friday
Read moreCelebrating 30 Years of Fun for Children’s Festival 2019
READING’S much loved Children’s Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with three fun packed weeks of events and
Read morePrestigious Launch for Reading in Bloom Competition
READING in Bloom 2019 will get off to a blossoming start at the launch event on Wednesday 8th May at
Read moreCouncil and Community Groups Win Funding for First Windrush Day
FOUR exciting new events are to be held in Reading to celebrate the contribution of the Windrush Generation to the
Read moreNew Directions Adult Learning Service Maintains Quality Accreditation
ADULT education provider New Directions has succeeded in maintaining its national quality accreditation. The Matrix standard for information advice and
Read moreNew Energy Share Offer To Benefit Communities and Investors
A BRAND new share offer by the Reading Community Energy Society (RCES) is giving residents another chance make a return
Read moreNew Community Leaflets to Help Crackdown on Crime and Nuisance
A SERIES of leaflets have been produced by the Council and Police to help residents report crime and nuisance in
Read moreFree Celebration BBQ in the Park to Launch Tutu’s Ethiopian Table at Palmer Café
PALMER Park’s eagerly awaited new Lodge café will open to the public on Sunday 3rd March. Award winning Tutu will
Read moreReading Remembers the Anniversary of the People’s Pantry Bombing
READING is marking the anniversary of the People’s Pantry Bombing during the Second World War, where 41 people lost their
Read moreNew Community Memory Café Offers Welcoming Safe Space in Southcote
A NEW Community Memory Café launched in Southcote with the aim of offering a welcoming space for people who are
Read moreBusiness Bosses Urged to Check Staff Have Right to Work in UK
BUSINESS owners in Reading are being urged to ensure they are only employing staff who have the right to work
Read moreTemporary Site Found for Encampment over Christmas
A GROUP of travellers who had based themselves at Prospect Park have agreed to move to an alternative site in
Read moreFIRST Stop Ensures a Happy New Year for Town Centre Revellers
THE FIRST Stop service will be available on New Year’s Eve offering a safe-haven for people who find themselves in
Read moreFestive Cheers at the Older People’s Working Group Christmas Social
READING Council is celebrating the contribution made by its Older People’s Working Group this December with a special festive themed
Read moreSecond Year of ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ Funding Opens in January 2019
ARTS, culture, heritage and voluntary groups are being invited to bid for funding for the second year running, based on
Read moreHall of Memory Christmas Tree Brings Solace for the Bereaved
READING Council’s Bereavement team is inviting residents to share their memories of loved ones this Christmas. The Bereavement team, based
Read moreInvitation to the 2018 Civic Carol Service
READING Minster will throw open its doors for the Civic Carol Service on Thursday 13th December. Members of the public
Read moreReading Student Named CAP Young Hero
A READING School pupil has received a National Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) young hero award. Beck Walker received his award
Read moreCarers Encouraged to Make the Most of their Rights at Free Event
PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an
Read moreLast Wedding in Yeomanry House
THE LAST wedding in Yeomanry House took place today, Tuesday 20th November, 11 days before the building closes its doors
Read moreReading Libraries Play Host to a Heart-warming Christmas Tale
CHILDREN across the borough will be able to hear all about a heart-warming Christmas story during special sessions at Reading
Read morePalmer Café Let to Tutu’s Ethiopian Table
READING Council today announced the new tenant of Palmer Park’s Lodge Café as Award winning Tutu Melaku, the founder and
Read moreConference Promotes Health & Social Benefits of Cultural Activities
READING, Place of Culture is hosting a conference this November, with the aim of promoting the health and social benefits
Read moreHave a Very Magical Christmas! Reading’s Christmas Programme
There will be nowhere quite as magical as Reading this Christmas. As the festive season starts to sparkle, a host
Read moreSchool Children Visit Reading’s War Graves to Mark Centenary
READING Council’s Bereavement Team has been working with four local primary schools this week to commemorate the centenary of the
Read moreWork Continues on Protecting Land from Illegal Encampments
WORK to protect public land from repeated traveller incursions is continuing across the borough following a summer of illegal encampments.
Read moreBritain in Bloom National Silver Gilt Award for Reading
READING has been awarded a Silver Gilt Award in the National Britain in Bloom UK finals – the town’s first
Read moreOfficial Opening of Southcote Community Hub
A NEW multi-use community hub for Southcote residents will be officially opened by the Mayor of Reading next week. The
Read moreImprovement Works Planned for Sun Street Youth & Community Centre
A COMMUNITY centre in East Reading is set to undergo a £280,000 upgrade to provide improved facilities for residents. Sun
Read moreWhitley says ‘We know we can’
READING BOROUGH COUNCIL & UNIVERSITY OF READING PRESS RELEASE ONE of the most intensive neighbourhood-based research exercises ever conducted in
Read moreReading Celebrates Black History Month 2018
BLACK HISTORY MONTH returns to Reading this October, with a packed programme of special events coordinated by the Council working
Read moreFun Packed Event Celebrates Older People’s Day 2018
READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day this October with a free fun packed event on Monday 1st October,
Read moreMaasai Cricket Warriors at Palmer Park Event
MAASAI Cricket Warriors are set to give a warm welcome to Reading’s local community, at an event being held in
Read moreJoin the Friends’ Summer Party in the Abbey Ruins
ALL are invited to join a free summer party celebration in the newly reopened Abbey Ruins on Sunday 2nd September
Read moreManga Themed Workshops for 13-24 year-olds this Summer
AN ALCOHOL awareness themed Manga drawing project, aimed at 13-24 year-olds, has returned for the school holidays. The Create a
Read moreArthur Celebrates 105th Birthday at the Maples
READING resident, Arthur King, is celebrating his 105th Birthday on Wednesday 8th August at the Maples Wellbeing Centre in Caversham.
Read moreMayor Helps Cement 30 years of Düsseldorf Twinning and over 70 Years of Friendship
READING’S Mayor, Debs Edwards, further strengthened the bond of friendship between Düsseldorf and Reading, with a visit to the German
Read moreDisability Awareness Day 2018
READING’S Physical Disability and Sensory Needs Partnership Network (PDSN) is hosting its annual Disability Awareness Day on Wednesday 8th August.
Read moreVolunteers Join Forces for Community Clean-Up
RESIDENTS joined council officers and members of the Katesgrove Neighbourhood Police Team to carry out a clean-up around Katesgrove Underpass.
Read moreSuccessful ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ Funding Bids Announced
READING COUNCIL has announced the successful groups who bid for ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ funding, based on how they could
Read moreOfficial Launch of the New South Reading Community Hub
A MULTI-USE community building in south Reading will open its doors to the public next week. The new South Reading
Read moreLast Call for Local Britain in Bloom Entries
THE READING in Bloom Committee is appealing for local entries to support Reading’s bid to win a prestigious national title
Read moreRichfield Avenue Recommended for New Secondary School
RICHFIELD Avenue is the preferred location for a new secondary school in Reading with the proposal set to be considered
Read moreWork Starts on Creating Southcote Community Hub
WORK on creating a multi-use community hub for Southcote is due to get under way next week. The Southcote Community
Read moreNew Dementia Friends Sought During Dementia Action Week
READING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (21 – 27 May 2018) with a drive to
Read moreWhitley Wood Community Celebrates New Public Art
A CELEBRATION to mark the installation of three new pieces of public art in Whitley Wood is to be held
Read moreResidents Encouraged to De-Stress During Mental Health Awareness Week
READING is marking Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) with activities and events designed to help people relax and open
Read moreMcDonald’s Restaurants are Loving RAYS
THREE McDonald’s restaurants have signed up to the Reading Adopt Your Street (RAYS) scheme to tackle litter in their areas.
Read moreReading Supports Dying Matters Week 2018
READING is marking Dying Matters Week 2018 with a series of events and activities designed to get people talking more
Read moreCommunities across Reading Set to Stage Street Parties
THIRTY-FIVE communities have taken advantage of the opportunity to hold street parties without paying the usual road closure fees this
Read moreBidding for ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ Funding Opens
ARTS, culture, heritage and voluntary groups are being invited to bid for funding based on how they can help improve
Read moreStreet Party Organisers Urged to Act Now to Meet Deadline
COMMUNITIES wishing to hold street parties this summer are being reminded to send in their applications now to avoid paying
Read moreEvent to Discuss the Wellbeing of Reading Communities
THE HEALTH and wellbeing of Reading’s communities is the focus of an event at Reading Council Chamber on Wednesday 28th
Read more‘Mini Police’ Get Lessons in Alcohol Awareness
SCHOOL children at Katesgrove Primary School are benefitting from alcohol awareness sessions, as part of a ‘Mini Police’ project. Reading
Read moreWinter Weather Preparations
The MET Office is predicting sub-zero temperatures for Reading and likely snowfall over the next few days. Keep up to
Read moreFinalists Revealed for Let’s Sing 2018
THIRTEEN local choirs have been selected for the grand final of the Mayor of Reading’s choir competition on 1st March.
Read moreOpportunity for School Children to Learn About Reading’s Historic Links With Düsseldorf
READING Düsseldorf Association is offering local primary schools the opportunity to find out more about the history of Reading’s link
Read moreNeighbours Invited to Stage Royal Wedding, Big Lunch and Great Get Together Street Parties
READING COMMUNITIES are being invited to hold street parties on one of five weekends in the summer, without having to
Read moreReading Shortlisted as Britain in Bloom National Finalist
READING has been shortlisted in the annual Britain in Bloom competition. For the first time, the town has been put
Read moreAppeal for ‘Memories’ of Yeomanry House for Community Open Day
READING Register Office is inviting residents to share their fond memories of Yeomanry House this spring, marking 50 years since
Read moreThe Maples Valentine’s Day Tea Dance
THE MAPLES is hosting a Valentine’s Tea Dance for older people this February. The social event is open to everyone
Read moreReading Celebrates Vote 100
READING Council is helping celebrate the anniversary of women’s right to vote this month. Tuesday 6th February 2018 marks the
Read moreReading Remembers the People’s Pantry Bombing 75 Years On
READING is marking the 75th anniversary of the People’s Pantry Bombing during the Second World War, where 41 people lost
Read moreCommunity Invited to Let’s Make Reading Friendlier Event
THE PEOPLE of Reading will come together in February in a bid to reduce loneliness and social isolation in our
Read moreAn Evening of Reflection at Holocaust Memorial Event 2018
AN EVENING of reflection to remember victims of the Holocaust will take place at Reading Civic Centre on 24th January
Read moreFIRST Stop Ensures a Happy New Year for Town Centre Revellers
THE FIRST Stop service will be available on New Year’s Eve offering a safe-haven for people who find themselves in
Read moreWork Starts on Creating New South Reading Community Hub
WORK on creating a multi-use community hub in south Reading is now under way. The builders have moved onto the
Read moreInvitation to the Civic Carol Service
READING Minster will throw open its doors for the Civic Carol Service on Thursday (14th December). Members of the public
Read moreFestive Cheers at the Older People’s Working Group Christmas Social
READING Council is celebrating the contribution made by its Older People’s Working Group this December with a special festive themed
Read moreChristmas Tea Dance at the Maples
THE MAPLES is hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for older people this week. The festive social event takes place on
Read moreBidding for ‘Narrow the Gap’ Community Group Funding Now Open
COMMUNITY and voluntary groups across Reading are being invited to bid for funding based on how they can help the
Read moreCarers Encouraged to Make the Most of their Rights at Free Event
CARERS in Reading will be able to learn more about their rights and access vital support at an event to
Read moreNew Orders Proposed to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
A NEW set of orders designed to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town centre are being proposed by the Council.
Read moreMake Your Voice Heard with the Reading Community Safety Survey
RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say about issues which concern them in their area. The Reading Community Safety
Read moreTackling Aggressive Begging in Reading Town Centre
READING Borough Council has been working with the Police and other agencies to tackle an increase in aggressive begging in
Read moreNew Pieces of Public Art Planned for Whitley
PLANS to install three new public sculptures in Whitley have been given the go-ahead. Artist Bruce Williams has been commissioned
Read moreFamily Open Day to Celebrate Relaunch of Whitley Learning Centre
AN OPEN day is being held to mark the re-opening of an adult learning centre in Whitley following a £260,000
Read moreAmersham Road Community Centre Re-opens Following £600,000 Refurb
BASKETBALL sessions, live Samba music and prize bingo are among the activities being held to celebrate the opening of a
Read moreReading’s Book of Remembrance goes Digital
RELATIVES from all over the world will now be able to remember their loved ones from Reading as the Book
Read moreWork Starts on Security Measures in Southcote
WORK to install security measures to prevent unauthorised incursions on public land in Southcote is now under way. A site
Read moreCooper the Dog to become the Animal Warden’s new mascot
‘Cooper the Dog’ is the name of Reading Borough Council’s new animal warden mascot after young people were tasked with
Read moreMore than 100 Volunteers Brighten Streets with RAYS
INDIVIDUALS and groups from across Reading have signed up to a new community clean-up scheme. By the end of June
Read moreThe Stronger Together Partnership Receives Funding Boost
A READING-based project getting vulnerable people back into work across West Berkshire has been awarded £1.3million in funding from the
Read moreCouncil and Police Act Together Against Anti-Social Offender
A MAN who was repeatedly threatening and abusive towards residents in a Tilehurst road has been jailed for breaching an
Read moreLower Caversham Community Centre to Be Named in Honour of Local Postman
AMERSHAM Road Youth and Community Centre (ARYCC) is to be renamed The Weller Centre in honour of a local postman
Read moreWork Starts on Improvements to Amersham Road Youth & Community Centre
AN INNOVATIVE new partnership between the Earley Charity (as funder and lessee), Catalyst Housing Association (as operator) and Reading Borough
Read more£2 Million Scheme Proposed to Create New Community Hubs
THREE buzzing new Community Hubs could be created in Reading under a proposed £2 million project. The scheme would see
Read more‘Flower Power’ Open Day at Reading’s Victorian Garden Cemetery
RESIDENTS are invited to a ‘Flower Power’ themed family open day at Reading Old Cemetery in east Reading in early
Read moreResidents and Volunteers Help to Create Local Nature Area
A GROUP of residents and volunteers have come together to create a community nature area in Caversham. Local resident Nikki
Read moreUnique Service Helps Residents Live Independent Lives
READING Borough Council is proud to announce its continued support for a local charity that delivers bespoke aids for the
Read moreYoung People Encouraged to Hop on Board the Travelling Job Club
THE FIRST Stop bus will be out and about around West Reading during March with Elevate Reading to promote a
Read moreReading Boys Spread the Message about the Risks of Underage Drinking
TWO young Reading boys are helping to spread the message about the risks of underage drinking. 14 year old Beck
Read moreThe FIRST Stop Moves to a New, Permanent Home
The FIRST Stop service, which provides a safe-haven during weekend evenings in Reading, is set to move to a new
Read moreSaturday Social Club Launches at Rivermead
A NEW social club has launched at Rivermead, offering a fun social outlet for people who find it hard to
Read moreConsultation Opens on Proposed Changes to Domestic Abuse Support Services
PROPOSALS for a re-design of domestic abuse support services commissioned by Reading Borough Council go out to consultation today (Wednesday
Read moreFIRST Stop Bus Ensures a Happy New Year for Town Centre Revellers
THE FIRST Stop Bus will be out on New Year’s Eve offering a first port of call for people who
Read moreMayor’s Charity Christmas Cards Now on Sale
ThE MAYOR’S Charity Christmas Cards are now on sale at locations throughout the town. The cards come in two designs,
Read moreFurther Health Budget Cuts Force Reduction in Public Health Services
A NUMBER of Reading’s early intervention, preventative and support services are facing cuts next year. A budget cut of 2.5%
Read moreCarers Encouraged to Make the Most of their Rights at Free Event
PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an
Read moreThe Maples Wellbeing Centre Opens in a New Home
THE MAPLES is on the move with the new centre location opening its doors to members on Monday 5th December. The
Read moreTrooper Potts Memorial Board Unveiled at Reading Crematorium
A TROOPER POTTS VC Memorial Board will be unveiled at a ceremony at Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November, poignantly the
Read moreYoung People Hop on the Bus for Alcohol Advice at Footy Tournament
READING’S FIRST Stop Bus will be supporting Reading Football Club’s Kicks Project tournament on Tuesday 25th October. The football tournament,
Read moreWest Reading Street Receives Love Clean Reading Treatment
MEMBERS of the council’s Streetcare Team and Neighbourhood Services Team joined forces to carry out a deep clean of a
Read moreThames Water Volunteers Join Council in Clean-up of Caversham Alleyways
A TEAM of volunteers from Thames Water joined members of the council’s Neighbourhood team for a community clean-up in Caversham.
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