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Community Planning 

£9K Funding Announced for Oxford Road ‘Community Story Telling’ Project

October 25, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL has been awarded £9,231K from Historic England, to initiate four exciting ‘Community Story Telling’ activities focussed around the

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Arts & Theatres Community Libraries & Museums 

Reading Receives almost £1.5 million Lifeline Grant from Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund

October 12, 2020 Victoria Nickless

ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE organisations across Reading have been awarded grants totalling almost £1.5million as part of the Government’s £1.57

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Community 

Council Fully Supports Application For a National-Level Layer of Protection For Town’s Black History Mural

October 1, 2020 Oscar Mortali

READING Borough Council today expressed its full support for an application which has been made to Historic England to give

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Community Libraries & Museums 

Reading Celebrates Black History Month 2020

September 29, 2020 Victoria Nickless

A DIGITAL CELEBRATION of drama, workshops, music and conversation are on the menu for this year’s Black History Month in

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Community 

Council Reiterates Its Commitment to Retaining Black History Mural

September 28, 2020 Oscar Mortali

READING Borough Council has moved to reiterate its position that it remains fully committed to retaining and restoring the town’s

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Community 

Council Keen to Work With Carnival Organisers

September 11, 2020 Oscar Mortali

READING Borough Council has vowed to work with Reading Carnival organisers so that the town can enjoy a popular, family

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Community Health 

Keeping Reading Safe: Reading’s First Outbreak Engagement Board Set to Meet

September 1, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING’S first meeting of the newly formed COVID-19 Outbreak Engagement Board is set for 2pm on Friday 4 September. Reading

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Community 

A Big Thank You to the One Reading Hub

August 25, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL is extending a big thank you to everyone involved in the One Reading Community Hub. The hub, which

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Community 

A Time for Quiet Reflection at the Re-Opened Forbury Gardens

July 10, 2020September 28, 2020 John Phillips

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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Community 

Virtual Vigil Brings #ReadingTogether In Memory Of Forbury Gardens Victims

June 25, 2020 John Phillips

A VIRTUAL VIGIL will be held in honour of the victims of Forbury Gardens on Saturday 27 June – exactly

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Community Libraries & Museums 

Council’s Museum and Community Groups Celebrate Second Windrush Day Virtually

June 15, 2020June 17, 2020 Victoria Nickless

A SERIES of exciting online and broadcast activities are set to be held in Reading this June to celebrate the

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Community 

Council Celebrates Volunteers’ Week with Funding Boost for Voluntary Organisations

June 1, 2020June 21, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL is celebrating National Volunteers’ Week 2020 (1 – 7 June), expressing thanks to all the amazing volunteers and

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Adult Care Community 

Reading Council Partners with Holiday Inn to Help Residents Out of Hospital

May 6, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING Borough Council has partnered with the Holiday Inn Reading South to help residents leave hospital as quickly as possible. The

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Adult Care Community 

Looking out for others during the lockdown

April 29, 2020 Victoria Nickless

Jo Parry, Reading Council Call Centre “Most people are really thankful that people are thinking about them – it’s very

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Adult Care Community 

Reading Council Launches Carer Recruitment Campaign

April 23, 2020 Victoria Nickless

READING Borough Council is working to recruit extra local carers to meet the growing demand and help the borough through

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Community 

#RamadanAtHome

April 22, 2020April 24, 2020 Victoria Nickless

Ramadan Mubarak to everyone observing Ramadan in Reading. May this holy time bring you peace and good health. Ramadan, which

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Community Highways & Transport 

Reading Neighbours Encouraged to Party Through the Summer

March 10, 2020 David Millward

HOUSEHOLDS across Reading are being invited to stage a street party on any weekend throughout the summer without having to

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Community Corporate 

Stronger Together Project Showcases Success

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 David Millward

ORGANISATIONS which have been part of a scheme to help people find and keep a job have gathered with local

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Community 

Results of the Reading Community Safety Survey

February 12, 2020 David Millward

DRUGS and parking issues were among the issues of most concern to residents who responded to the latest Reading Community

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

Volunteers Sought to Support Local Woodland Project

December 17, 2019 Victoria Nickless

VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help improve local woodlands, as part of a three and a half year conservation project

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

Reading Council Pleased to Support Planting of New Wildlife Corridor at Palmer Park

December 13, 2019 Victoria Nickless

COMMUNITY volunteers will come together to plant hundreds of new saplings in Palmer Park next week. On Wednesday 18th and

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Community Tourism & Events 

Reading Choirs Invited to Enter Let’s Sing 2020

December 10, 2019December 20, 2019 Victoria Nickless

CHOIRS from across Reading are invited to send their entries in for the Mayor’s annual singing competition. Let’s Sing 2020

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Adult Care Community Health 

Free Event to Help Unpaid Carers

November 12, 2019 Victoria Nickless

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

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Children & Education Community Libraries & Museums 

First Anniversary Celebrations for Southcote Community Hub

October 29, 2019 David Millward

A CELEBRATION event has been held to mark the first anniversary of Southcote Community Hub. The building in Coronation Square

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Britain in Bloom Judges Visit
Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

Reading Awarded Gold in National Britain in Bloom UK Finals

October 29, 2019November 7, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING has been awarded a prestigious Gold Award in the 2019 Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) 55th annual Britain in Bloom

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

New Outdoor Gym in Coley Ready for Work Out!

October 17, 2019 Victoria Nickless

THE NEW outdoor gym in Coley Recreation Ground is now complete and ready for residents to work out on! Coley

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Community Crime 

Make Your Voice Heard with the Reading Community Safety Survey

October 7, 2019 David Millward

RESIDENTS are being invited to have their say about issues which concern them in their area. Reading Borough Council’s Neighbourhood

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Adult Care Community Health 

‘Age Friendly Reading’ Event to Celebrate Older People’s Day 2019

September 24, 2019October 1, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day 2019 with a free fun packed event on Monday 30th September, highlighting

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Community 

Mayor Presents Charity Cheque to 2018 – 2019 Charities

September 10, 2019 Victoria Nickless

CLLR DEBS Edwards, Reading’s Mayor during 2018-19, today presented her Mayoral charities with a cheque totalling almost £10K. The £9,

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Community Libraries & Museums 

Battle Library Community Hub Opens!

September 9, 2019September 30, 2019 Victoria Nickless

BATTLE LIBRARY will reopen to the public as a multi-use community hub for west Reading on Tuesday 17th September, following

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Community Libraries & Museums 

Opening Date Announced for the Pantry Café and Kitchen

September 3, 2019September 27, 2019 Victoria Nickless

THE PANTRY Café & Kitchen, Reading Town Hall’s new café, will open to the public this month. The modern new

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Adult Care Community Health 

Free Family Event to Promote Disability Awareness Day 2019

August 1, 2019August 15, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING residents are invited to a family event which aims to promote disability awareness, with a wide range of activities

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Community Health 

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING Council is supporting World Breastfeeding Week (1st-7th August 2019) next week. A number of Council venues, including Reading Sports

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Children & Education Community 

English Language Skills Project Extended

July 16, 2019 David Millward

A PROJECT to help improve English language skills among the town’s migrant population has been extended following the announcement of

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Children & Education Community 

Preparations Start for Upgrade of Sun Street Youth & Community Centre

July 12, 2019 David Millward

PREPARATIONS are under way for a £280,000 upgrade of a popular community centre in east Reading. The project to renovate

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Children & Education Community Libraries & Museums 

South Reading Community Hub Celebrates First Birthday

June 25, 2019September 4, 2019 David Millward

A COMMUNITY hub in Whitley has become an essential part of the neighbourhood within its first year. South Reading Community

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

Residents Vote on New Outdoor Gym Design in Coley

June 4, 2019June 7, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING Council is inviting residents to vote on their preferred design for a new outdoor gym at Coley Recreation Ground.

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Community Highways & Transport 

29 Summer Street Parties in Reading This Year

May 29, 2019 David Millward

TWENTY NINE communities across Reading will be getting into the street party spirit this summer after taking advantage of the

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Adult Care Community Health 

Celebrating Carers Week 2019

May 20, 2019 Victoria Nickless

PEOPLE in Reading who provide unpaid care for a friend, relative or neighbour can look forward to a number of

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Community Health 

Free Event to Mark Dementia Action Week 2019

May 15, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (20 – 26 May 2019) with a free event

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Adult Care Community Health 

Free Event at Watlington House: Finding Positive Solutions to Life’s Challenges

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING is marking Mental Health Awareness Week alongside Dying Matters week (13th -19th May) with a free event on Friday

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Children & Education Community Tourism & Events 

Celebrating 30 Years of Fun for Children’s Festival 2019

May 7, 2019May 2, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING’S much loved Children’s Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with three fun packed weeks of events and

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

Prestigious Launch for Reading in Bloom Competition

May 2, 2019May 8, 2019 Victoria Nickless

READING in Bloom 2019 will get off to a blossoming start at the launch event on Wednesday 8th May at

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Community Libraries & Museums 

Council and Community Groups Win Funding for First Windrush Day

March 21, 2019 David Millward

FOUR exciting new events are to be held in Reading to celebrate the contribution of the Windrush Generation to the

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Children & Education Community 

New Directions Adult Learning Service Maintains Quality Accreditation

March 21, 2019 David Millward

ADULT education provider New Directions has succeeded in maintaining its national quality accreditation. The Matrix standard for information advice and

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Community 

New Energy Share Offer To Benefit Communities and Investors

March 7, 2019March 8, 2019 Oscar Mortali

A BRAND new share offer by the Reading Community Energy Society (RCES) is giving residents another chance make a return

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Community Crime 

New Community Leaflets to Help Crackdown on Crime and Nuisance

March 5, 2019 David Millward

A SERIES of leaflets have been produced by the Council and Police to help residents report crime and nuisance in

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

Free Celebration BBQ in the Park to Launch Tutu’s Ethiopian Table at Palmer Café

February 21, 2019 Victoria Nickless

PALMER Park’s eagerly awaited new Lodge café will open to the public on Sunday 3rd March. Award winning Tutu will

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Community Libraries & Museums Tourism & Events 

Reading Remembers the Anniversary of the People’s Pantry Bombing

February 6, 2019 Victoria Nickless

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

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Community Health 

New Community Memory Café Offers Welcoming Safe Space in Southcote

January 2, 2019 Victoria Nickless

A NEW Community Memory Café launched in Southcote with the aim of offering a welcoming space for people who are

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Community Crime Licensing 

Business Bosses Urged to Check Staff Have Right to Work in UK

December 20, 2018 David Millward

BUSINESS owners in Reading are being urged to ensure they are only employing staff who have the right to work

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Community 

Temporary Site Found for Encampment over Christmas

December 17, 2018 David Millward

A GROUP of travellers who had based themselves at Prospect Park have agreed to move to an alternative site in

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Community Health 

FIRST Stop Ensures a Happy New Year for Town Centre Revellers

December 17, 2018 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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Adult Care Community 

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

December 12, 2018 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 Arts & Theatres Community Health Libraries & Museums 

Second Year of ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ Funding Opens in January 2019

December 11, 2018January 28, 2019 Victoria Nickless

ARTS, culture, heritage and voluntary groups are being invited to bid for funding for the second year running, based on

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Community Life Events 

Hall of Memory Christmas Tree Brings Solace for the Bereaved

December 5, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Council’s Bereavement team is inviting residents to share their memories of loved ones this Christmas.  The Bereavement team, based

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Community Tourism & Events 

Invitation to the 2018 Civic Carol Service

December 5, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Minster will throw open its doors for the Civic Carol Service on Thursday 13th December. Members of the public

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Community Health 

Reading Student Named CAP Young Hero

November 27, 2018 Victoria Nickless

A READING School pupil has received a National Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) young hero award. Beck Walker received his award

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Adult Care Community 

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

November 22, 2018November 30, 2018 Victoria Nickless

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

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Community Life Events 

Last Wedding in Yeomanry House

November 20, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THE LAST wedding in Yeomanry House took place today, Tuesday 20th November, 11 days before the building closes its doors

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Arts & Theatres Community Libraries & Museums 

Reading Libraries Play Host to a Heart-warming Christmas Tale

November 19, 2018 Victoria Nickless

CHILDREN across the borough will be able to hear all about a heart-warming Christmas story during special sessions at Reading

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

Palmer Café Let to Tutu’s Ethiopian Table

November 15, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Council today announced the new tenant of Palmer Park’s Lodge Café as Award winning Tutu Melaku, the founder and

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Arts & Theatres Community Health 

Conference Promotes Health & Social Benefits of Cultural Activities

November 12, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING, Place of Culture is hosting a conference this November, with the aim of promoting the health and social benefits

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Community Tourism & Events Uncategorized 

Have a Very Magical Christmas! Reading’s Christmas Programme

November 12, 2018December 21, 2018 Victoria Nickless

There will be nowhere quite as magical as Reading this Christmas. As the festive season starts to sparkle, a host

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Children & Education Community Life Events 

School Children Visit Reading’s War Graves to Mark Centenary

November 8, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING Council’s Bereavement Team has been working with four local primary schools this week to commemorate the centenary of the

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Community 

Work Continues on Protecting Land from Illegal Encampments

November 7, 2018 David Millward

WORK to protect public land from repeated traveller incursions is continuing across the borough following a summer of illegal encampments.

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks Life Events 

Britain in Bloom National Silver Gilt Award for Reading

October 30, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING has been awarded a Silver Gilt Award in the National Britain in Bloom UK finals – the town’s first

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Children & Education Community Libraries & Museums 

Official Opening of Southcote Community Hub

October 25, 2018October 30, 2018 David Millward

A NEW multi-use community hub for Southcote residents will be officially opened by the Mayor of Reading next week. The

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Children & Education Community 

Improvement Works Planned for Sun Street Youth & Community Centre

October 19, 2018 David Millward

A COMMUNITY centre in East Reading is set to undergo a £280,000 upgrade to provide improved facilities for residents. Sun

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Children & Education Community 

Whitley says ‘We know we can’

October 9, 2018 David Millward

READING BOROUGH COUNCIL & UNIVERSITY OF READING PRESS RELEASE ONE of the most intensive neighbourhood-based research exercises ever conducted in

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Community Libraries & Museums Tourism & Events 

Reading Celebrates Black History Month 2018

September 20, 2018October 17, 2018 Victoria Nickless

BLACK HISTORY MONTH returns to Reading this October, with a packed programme of special events coordinated by the Council working

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Adult Care Community 

Fun Packed Event Celebrates Older People’s Day 2018

September 17, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING will be celebrating National Older People’s Day this October with a free fun packed event on Monday 1st October,

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Community 

Maasai Cricket Warriors at Palmer Park Event

August 29, 2018 Victoria Nickless

MAASAI Cricket Warriors are set to give a warm welcome to Reading’s local community, at an event being held in

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Community Libraries & Museums Tourism & Events 

Join the Friends’ Summer Party in the Abbey Ruins

August 15, 2018 Victoria Nickless

ALL are invited to join a free summer party celebration in the newly reopened Abbey Ruins on Sunday 2nd September

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Children & Education Community Health 

Manga Themed Workshops for 13-24 year-olds this Summer

August 1, 2018 Victoria Nickless

AN ALCOHOL awareness themed Manga drawing project, aimed at 13-24 year-olds, has returned for the school holidays. The Create a

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Adult Care Community 

Arthur Celebrates 105th Birthday at the Maples

August 1, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING resident, Arthur King, is celebrating his 105th Birthday on Wednesday 8th August at the Maples Wellbeing Centre in Caversham.

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Community 

Mayor Helps Cement 30 years of Düsseldorf Twinning and over 70 Years of Friendship

July 24, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING’S Mayor, Debs Edwards, further strengthened the bond of friendship between Düsseldorf and Reading, with a visit to the German

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Adult Care Community Health 

Disability Awareness Day 2018

July 12, 2018August 8, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING’S Physical Disability and Sensory Needs Partnership Network (PDSN) is hosting its annual Disability Awareness Day on Wednesday 8th August.

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Community 

Volunteers Join Forces for Community Clean-Up

July 11, 2018 David Millward

RESIDENTS joined council officers and members of the Katesgrove Neighbourhood Police Team to carry out a clean-up around Katesgrove Underpass.

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Adult Care Arts & Theatres Children & Education Community Libraries & Museums 

Successful ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ Funding Bids Announced

July 2, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING COUNCIL has announced the successful groups who bid for ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ funding, based on how they could

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Children & Education Community Libraries & Museums 

Official Launch of the New South Reading Community Hub

June 18, 2018July 24, 2018 David Millward

A MULTI-USE community building in south Reading will open its doors to the public next week. The new South Reading

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Community Leisure, Sports & Parks 

Last Call for Local Britain in Bloom Entries

June 13, 2018 Victoria Nickless

THE READING in Bloom Committee is appealing for local entries to support Reading’s bid to win a prestigious national title

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Children & Education Community 

Richfield Avenue Recommended for New Secondary School

June 1, 2018 David Millward

RICHFIELD Avenue is the preferred location for a new secondary school in Reading with the proposal set to be considered

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Children & Education Community Libraries & Museums 

Work Starts on Creating Southcote Community Hub

May 16, 2018 David Millward

WORK on creating a multi-use community hub for Southcote is due to get under way next week. The Southcote Community

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Adult Care Community Health 

New Dementia Friends Sought During Dementia Action Week

May 15, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING’S Dementia Action Alliance is marking this year’s Dementia Action Week (21 – 27 May 2018) with a drive to

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Community 

Whitley Wood Community Celebrates New Public Art

May 9, 2018May 14, 2018 David Millward

A CELEBRATION to mark the installation of three new pieces of public art in Whitley Wood is to be held

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Community Health 

Residents Encouraged to De-Stress During Mental Health Awareness Week

May 9, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING is marking Mental Health Awareness Week (14-20 May) with activities and events designed to help people relax and open

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Community 

McDonald’s Restaurants are Loving RAYS

May 9, 2018May 14, 2018 David Millward

THREE McDonald’s restaurants have signed up to the Reading Adopt Your Street (RAYS) scheme to tackle litter in their areas.

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Adult Care Community 

Reading Supports Dying Matters Week 2018

May 8, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING is marking Dying Matters Week 2018 with a series of events and activities designed to get people talking more

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Community Highways & Transport 

Communities across Reading Set to Stage Street Parties

May 8, 2018 David Millward

THIRTY-FIVE communities have taken advantage of the opportunity to hold street parties without paying the usual road closure fees this

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Arts & Theatres Community 

Bidding for ‘Reading, Place of Culture’ Funding Opens

April 24, 2018 Victoria Nickless

ARTS, culture, heritage and voluntary groups are being invited to bid for funding based on how they can help improve

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Community 

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 Victoria Nickless

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 Victoria Nickless

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 Victoria Nickless

‘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 Victoria Nickless

 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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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 Nickless

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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