Street 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
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Event 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
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Work 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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