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Street Party Organisers Urged to Act Now to Meet Deadline

April 6, 2018 David Millward

COMMUNITIES wishing to hold street parties this summer are being reminded to send in their applications now to avoid paying

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Community Health 

Event to Discuss the Wellbeing of Reading Communities

March 22, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THE HEALTH and wellbeing of Reading’s communities is the focus of an event at Reading Council Chamber on Wednesday 28th

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Children & Education Community Health Trading Standards 

‘Mini Police’ Get Lessons in Alcohol Awareness

March 20, 2018 Victoria Nickless

SCHOOL children at Katesgrove Primary School are benefitting from alcohol awareness sessions, as part of a ‘Mini Police’ project. Reading

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Community Health 

Winter Weather Preparations

February 28, 2018 Victoria Nickless

The MET Office is predicting sub-zero temperatures for Reading and likely snowfall over the next few days. Keep up to

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Community Tourism & Events 

Finalists Revealed for Let’s Sing 2018

February 27, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THIRTEEN local choirs have been selected for the grand final of the Mayor of Reading’s choir competition on 1st March.

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Children & Education Community 

Opportunity for School Children to Learn About Reading’s Historic Links With Düsseldorf

February 22, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Düsseldorf Association is offering local primary schools the opportunity to find out more about the history of Reading’s link

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Community 

Neighbours Invited to Stage Royal Wedding, Big Lunch and Great Get Together Street Parties

February 19, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING COMMUNITIES are being invited to hold street parties on one of five weekends in the summer, without having to

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

Reading Shortlisted as Britain in Bloom National Finalist

February 14, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING has been shortlisted in the annual Britain in Bloom competition.  For the first time, the town has been put

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Community Life Events 

Appeal for ‘Memories’ of Yeomanry House for Community Open Day

February 13, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Register Office is inviting residents to share their fond memories of Yeomanry House this spring, marking 50 years since

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Adult Care Community 

The Maples Valentine’s Day Tea Dance

February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THE MAPLES is hosting a Valentine’s Tea Dance for older people this February. The social event is open to everyone

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Community 

Reading Celebrates Vote 100

February 5, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Council is helping celebrate the anniversary of women’s right to vote this month. Tuesday 6th February 2018 marks the

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Community Tourism & Events 

Reading Remembers the People’s Pantry Bombing 75 Years On

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING is marking the 75th anniversary of the People’s Pantry Bombing during the Second World War, where 41 people lost

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Community 

Community Invited to Let’s Make Reading Friendlier Event

January 25, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THE PEOPLE of Reading will come together in February in a bid to reduce loneliness and social isolation in our

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Community Tourism & Events 

An Evening of Reflection at Holocaust Memorial Event 2018

January 10, 2018January 23, 2018 Victoria Nickless

AN EVENING of reflection to remember victims of the Holocaust will take place at Reading Civic Centre on 24th January

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Community Health 

FIRST Stop Ensures a Happy New Year for Town Centre Revellers

December 19, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THE FIRST Stop service will be available on New Year’s Eve offering a safe-haven for people who find themselves in

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Children & Education Community Libraries & Museums 

Work Starts on Creating New South Reading Community Hub

December 12, 2017December 15, 2017 David Millward

WORK on creating a multi-use community hub in south Reading is now under way. The builders have moved onto the

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Community Tourism & Events 

Invitation to the Civic Carol Service

December 11, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING Minster will throw open its doors for the Civic Carol Service on Thursday (14th December). Members of the public

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Adult Care Community 

Festive Cheers at the Older People’s Working Group Christmas Social

December 5, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING Council is celebrating the contribution made by its Older People’s Working Group this December with a special festive themed

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Adult Care Community Tourism & Events 

Christmas Tea Dance at the Maples

December 4, 2017 Victoria Nickless

THE MAPLES is hosting a Christmas Tea Dance for older people this week. The festive social event takes place on

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Adult Care Budgets & Finance Community 

Bidding for ‘Narrow the Gap’ Community Group Funding Now Open

November 28, 2017 Victoria Nickless

COMMUNITY and voluntary groups across Reading are being invited to bid for funding based on how they can help the

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Adult Care Community 

Carers Encouraged to Make the Most of their Rights at Free Event

November 15, 2017 Victoria Nickless

CARERS in Reading will be able to learn more about their rights and access vital support at an event to

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Community 

New Orders Proposed to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour

November 8, 2017 David Millward

A NEW set of orders designed to tackle anti-social behaviour in the town centre are being proposed by the Council.

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Community 

Make Your Voice Heard with the Reading Community Safety Survey

November 6, 2017 David Millward

RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say about issues which concern them in their area. The Reading Community Safety

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Community 

Tackling Aggressive Begging in Reading Town Centre

October 5, 2017 David Millward

READING Borough Council has been working with the Police and other agencies to tackle an increase in aggressive begging in

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Community 

New Pieces of Public Art Planned for Whitley

September 8, 2017 Rachel Dennis

PLANS to install three new public sculptures in Whitley have been given the go-ahead. Artist Bruce Williams has been commissioned

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Children & Education Community 

Family Open Day to Celebrate Relaunch of Whitley Learning Centre

September 5, 2017 David Millward

AN OPEN day is being held to mark the re-opening of an adult learning centre in Whitley following a £260,000

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Community 

Amersham Road Community Centre Re-opens Following £600,000 Refurb

September 4, 2017 David Millward

BASKETBALL sessions, live Samba music and prize bingo are among the activities being held to celebrate the opening of a

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Community 

Reading’s Book of Remembrance goes Digital

August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 Rachel Dennis

RELATIVES from all over the world will now be able to remember their loved ones from Reading as the Book

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Community 

Work Starts on Security Measures in Southcote

August 9, 2017 David Millward

WORK to install security measures to prevent unauthorised incursions on public land in Southcote is now under way. A site

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Community 

Cooper the Dog to become the Animal Warden’s new mascot

July 28, 2017 Rachel Dennis

‘Cooper the Dog’ is the name of Reading Borough Council’s new animal warden mascot after young people were tasked with

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Community 

More than 100 Volunteers Brighten Streets with RAYS

July 12, 2017 David Millward

INDIVIDUALS and groups from across Reading have signed up to a new community clean-up scheme. By the end of June

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Community 

The Stronger Together Partnership Receives Funding Boost

July 6, 2017July 10, 2017 Rachel Dennis

 A READING-based project getting vulnerable people back into work across West Berkshire has been awarded £1.3million in funding from the

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Community 

Council and Police Act Together Against Anti-Social Offender

June 30, 2017 David Millward

A MAN who was repeatedly threatening and abusive towards residents in a Tilehurst road has been jailed for breaching an

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Community 

Lower Caversham Community Centre to Be Named in Honour of Local Postman

June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 David Millward

AMERSHAM Road Youth and Community Centre (ARYCC) is to be renamed The Weller Centre in honour of a local postman

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Community 

Work Starts on Improvements to Amersham Road Youth & Community Centre

April 19, 2017May 12, 2017 David Millward

AN INNOVATIVE new partnership between the Earley Charity (as funder and lessee), Catalyst Housing Association (as operator) and Reading Borough

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Community 

£2 Million Scheme Proposed to Create New Community Hubs

April 3, 2017 David Millward

THREE buzzing new Community Hubs could be created in Reading under a proposed £2 million project. The scheme would see

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Community Tourism & Events 

‘Flower Power’ Open Day at Reading’s Victorian Garden Cemetery

March 23, 2017 Victoria Buckett

RESIDENTS are invited to a ‘Flower Power’ themed family open day at Reading Old Cemetery in east Reading in early

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Community 

Residents and Volunteers Help to Create Local Nature Area

March 7, 2017March 13, 2017 David Millward

A GROUP of residents and volunteers have come together to create a community nature area in Caversham. Local resident Nikki

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Adult Care Community Health 

Unique Service Helps Residents Live Independent Lives

February 23, 2017 Victoria Buckett

READING Borough Council is proud to announce its continued support for a local charity that delivers bespoke aids for the

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Community 

Young People Encouraged to Hop on Board the Travelling Job Club

February 22, 2017February 27, 2017 Victoria Buckett

THE FIRST Stop bus will be out and about around West Reading during March with Elevate Reading to promote a

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Community Health 

Reading Boys Spread the Message about the Risks of Underage Drinking

February 13, 2017February 13, 2017 Victoria Buckett

TWO young Reading boys are helping to spread the message about the risks of underage drinking. 14 year old Beck

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Community Crime Health 

The FIRST Stop Moves to a New, Permanent Home

February 10, 2017February 13, 2017 Victoria Buckett

The FIRST Stop service, which provides a safe-haven during weekend evenings in Reading, is set to move to a new

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Adult Care Community 

Saturday Social Club Launches at Rivermead

January 16, 2017 Victoria Buckett

A NEW social club has launched at Rivermead, offering a fun social outlet for people who find it hard to

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Community 

Consultation Opens on Proposed Changes to Domestic Abuse Support Services

January 12, 2017March 13, 2017 David Millward

PROPOSALS for a re-design of domestic abuse support services commissioned by Reading Borough Council go out to consultation today (Wednesday

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Community 

FIRST Stop Bus Ensures a Happy New Year for Town Centre Revellers

December 28, 2016 Victoria Buckett

THE FIRST Stop Bus will be out on New Year’s Eve offering a first port of call for people who

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Community 

Mayor’s Charity Christmas Cards Now on Sale

December 7, 2016 Victoria Buckett

ThE MAYOR’S Charity Christmas Cards are now on sale at locations throughout the town. The cards come in two designs,

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Adult Care Community Tourism & Events 

Further Health Budget Cuts Force Reduction in Public Health Services

December 7, 2016 Victoria Buckett

A NUMBER of Reading’s early intervention, preventative and support services are facing cuts next year. A budget cut of 2.5%

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Adult Care Community 

Carers Encouraged to Make the Most of their Rights at Free Event

December 6, 2016 Victoria Buckett

PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can access support and information at an

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Adult Care Community 

The Maples Wellbeing Centre Opens in a New Home

November 28, 2016December 6, 2016 Victoria Buckett

THE MAPLES is on the move with the new centre location opening its doors to members on Monday 5th December. The

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Community 

Trooper Potts Memorial Board Unveiled at Reading Crematorium

October 25, 2016November 2, 2016 Victoria Buckett

A TROOPER POTTS VC Memorial Board will be unveiled at a ceremony at Reading Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd November, poignantly the

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Community Health Trading Standards 

Young People Hop on the Bus for Alcohol Advice at Footy Tournament

October 25, 2016 Victoria Buckett

READING’S FIRST Stop Bus will be supporting Reading Football Club’s Kicks Project tournament on Tuesday 25th October. The football tournament,

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Community Street Care, Waste & Recycling 

West Reading Street Receives Love Clean Reading Treatment

September 22, 2016March 13, 2017 David Millward

MEMBERS of the council’s Streetcare Team and Neighbourhood Services Team joined forces to carry out a deep clean of a

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Community Street Care, Waste & Recycling 

Thames Water Volunteers Join Council in Clean-up of Caversham Alleyways

July 25, 2016March 13, 2017 David Millward

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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