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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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Arts & Theatres Libraries & Museums Tourism & Events 

Reading Celebrates Black History Month 2019

October 1, 2019 David Millward

A COMBINATION of drama, dance, music and comedy are on the menu for this year’s Black History Month in Reading.

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Water Fest
Leisure, Sports & Parks Tourism & Events 

Wonderful Water Fest Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary

June 10, 2019June 17, 2019 Victoria Nickless

AN ANNUAL celebration of one of Reading’s key waterways is marking its 30th anniversary with an amazing day of fun

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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 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 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 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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Tourism & Events 

Reading Remembers – Marking the First World War Centenary

October 29, 2018November 12, 2018 Victoria Nickless

READING will be commemorating the First World War Centenary in November with a range of events, parades, theatre, exhibitions and

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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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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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Tourism & Events 

Reading Pays Tribute on Armed Forces Day

June 25, 2018 David Millward

READING will be paying tribute to its military veterans with a host of family friendly activities in the Forbury Gardens

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Tourism & Events 

Here Comes Summer with Live Music in The Forbury

May 29, 2018 David Millward

FIFTEEN bands will be providing the sounds of summer to visitors to Forbury Gardens over the next three months. Forbury

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Tourism & Events 

Everything from Dinosaurs to Discos at Reading Children’s Festival 2018

May 2, 2018June 7, 2018 David Millward

A BIG celebration event to kick off three weeks of Reading Children’s Festival 2018 will be held in Forbury Gardens

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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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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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Tourism & Events 

Reading Choirs Invited to Raise Their Voices for Let’s Sing 2018

January 30, 2018 Victoria Nickless

CHOIRS from across Reading are invited to send their entries in for the Mayor’s annual singing competition. Let’s Sing 2018

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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 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 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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Tourism & Events 

Older and Disabled Residents Invited to Special Shopping Event 2017

November 15, 2017December 5, 2017 Victoria Nickless

DISCOUNTS galore, personal shopping, mince pies and mulled wine are all part of a special welcome for older and disabled

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Tourism & Events 

Reading Remembers Those Who Have Died in War

November 6, 2017November 14, 2017 Victoria Nickless

TWO Remembrance ceremonies, paying tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives defending this country, will take place

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Tourism & Events 

Could You Own a Piece of Reading History?

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 Oscar Mortali

RESIDENTS will have the opportunity to learn more about the ambitious new Hidden Abbey Stones project at an upcoming public

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Tourism & Events 

Reading Celebrates Black History Month

September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 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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Tourism & Events 

The Waterloo Band of the Rifles Perform and Reading Veterans Honoured at Armed Forces Day

June 21, 2017 Victoria Nickless

FORBURY Gardens will again host the town’s Armed Forces Day celebrations this year on Saturday 24 June. The annual, national

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Tourism & Events 

Reading Residents Get-Together to celebrate the Big Lunch

June 14, 2017June 15, 2017 Victoria Nickless

NEIGHBOURS will be able to celebrate together at street parties across the town as the annual Big Lunch event returns

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Tourism & Events 

Reading’s Popular Water Fest Event Returns Next Weekend

June 5, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING’S annual celebration of the town’s waterways returns with a packed programme of activities on Saturday 10 June. Parades of beautifully

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Tourism & Events 

Children’s Festival returns for three weeks of events

May 2, 2017 Victoria Nickless

FAMILIES can look forward to a summer of fun in Reading with the return of the fun-filled Children’s Festival from

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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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Tourism & Events 

Invitation to the Civic Carol Service

December 13, 2016March 9, 2017 Victoria Nickless

READING Minster will throw open its doors for the Civic Carol Service on Thursday (15th December). Members of the public

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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 Tourism & Events 

Special Shopping Event 2016

December 6, 2016December 6, 2016 Victoria Nickless

DISCOUNTS galore, prize draws, and goodie bags are all part of a special welcome for older and disabled residents during

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Arts & Theatres Libraries & Museums Tourism & Events 

Reading Celebrates Growing Reputation as a Cultural Hub

November 21, 2016 Victoria Nickless

READING is on its way to becoming a leading cultural destination on a regional, national and international level. As Reading’s

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Libraries & Museums Tourism & Events 

A Bumper Batch of Winter Events at Battle Library this November

November 1, 2016 Victoria Nickless

BATTLE LIBRARY is offering a jam packed calendar events this November – with something for the whole family. The local community

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Leisure, Sports & Parks Tourism & Events 

Black History Month Celebrations in Reading Throughout October

September 20, 2016October 25, 2016 Victoria Nickless

BLACK HISTORY MONTH returns to Reading this October 2016, with a packed programme of special events coordinated by the Council

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Highways & Transport Tourism & Events 

Don’t Get Caught Out by Festival Jams

August 15, 2016October 25, 2016 Oscar Mortali

WITH 90,000 revellers descending on the Reading Festival site later this month, local residents are being advised of high traffic

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