Wonderful Water Fest Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary
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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Celebrating 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 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 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 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 moreReading Remembers – Marking the First World War Centenary
READING will be commemorating the First World War Centenary in November with a range of events, parades, theatre, exhibitions and
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 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 moreReading Pays Tribute on Armed Forces Day
READING will be paying tribute to its military veterans with a host of family friendly activities in the Forbury Gardens
Read moreHere Comes Summer with Live Music in The Forbury
FIFTEEN bands will be providing the sounds of summer to visitors to Forbury Gardens over the next three months. Forbury
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Everything from Dinosaurs to Discos at Reading Children’s Festival 2018
A BIG celebration event to kick off three weeks of Reading Children’s Festival 2018 will be held in Forbury Gardens
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 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 moreReading Choirs Invited to Raise Their Voices for Let’s Sing 2018
CHOIRS from across Reading are invited to send their entries in for the Mayor’s annual singing competition. Let’s Sing 2018
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 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 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 moreOlder and Disabled Residents Invited to Special Shopping Event 2017
DISCOUNTS galore, personal shopping, mince pies and mulled wine are all part of a special welcome for older and disabled
Read moreReading Remembers Those Who Have Died in War
TWO Remembrance ceremonies, paying tribute to the men and women who sacrificed their lives defending this country, will take place
Read moreCould You Own a Piece of Reading History?
RESIDENTS will have the opportunity to learn more about the ambitious new Hidden Abbey Stones project at an upcoming public
Read moreReading Celebrates Black History Month
BLACK HISTORY MONTH returns to Reading this October, with a packed programme of special events coordinated by the Council working
Read moreThe Waterloo Band of the Rifles Perform and Reading Veterans Honoured at Armed Forces Day
FORBURY Gardens will again host the town’s Armed Forces Day celebrations this year on Saturday 24 June. The annual, national
Read moreReading Residents Get-Together to celebrate the Big Lunch
NEIGHBOURS will be able to celebrate together at street parties across the town as the annual Big Lunch event returns
Read moreReading’s Popular Water Fest Event Returns Next Weekend
READING’S annual celebration of the town’s waterways returns with a packed programme of activities on Saturday 10 June. Parades of beautifully
Read moreChildren’s Festival returns for three weeks of events
FAMILIES can look forward to a summer of fun in Reading with the return of the fun-filled Children’s Festival from
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 moreInvitation to the Civic Carol Service
READING Minster will throw open its doors for the Civic Carol Service on Thursday (15th December). Members of the public
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 moreSpecial Shopping Event 2016
DISCOUNTS galore, prize draws, and goodie bags are all part of a special welcome for older and disabled residents during
Read moreReading Celebrates Growing Reputation as a Cultural Hub
READING is on its way to becoming a leading cultural destination on a regional, national and international level. As Reading’s
Read moreA Bumper Batch of Winter Events at Battle Library this November
BATTLE LIBRARY is offering a jam packed calendar events this November – with something for the whole family. The local community
Read moreBlack History Month Celebrations in Reading Throughout October
BLACK HISTORY MONTH returns to Reading this October 2016, with a packed programme of special events coordinated by the Council
Read moreDon’t Get Caught Out by Festival Jams
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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