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Reading Buses mocktails? We’ll raise our glasses! Family fun as annual open day returns this Sunday

Guests can learn about the colourful world of Reading Buses at its annual open day.  The free event will be held between 11am and 4pm on Sunday, June 29, and...

It’s back! Reading’s brilliant Water Fest returns to the Kennet and Avon Canal for the 36th time

Reading’s famous canal will be at its most splendid this weekend for the 36th annual Water Fest. Visitors to the free event will be...

The summer of Shaun The Sheep! Reading to host sheepy sculpture trail over the school holidays

Shaun The Sheep has always been happy to muck about with those who cannot bleat, and this summer, well, life’s a treat as a...

Beauty and the Beast: Reading’s youngsters invited to add some sparkle to this year’s pantomime

Christmas might seem like six months away, but preparations are already being made for this year’s pantomime, Beauty and the Beast. Reading’s Hexagon Theatre will...

Burghfield Box Kart Bash promises thrills, spills and high-speed hilarity

Thrills, spills, and high-speed hilarity are promised at the Burghfield Box Kart Bash later this month. The event is returning to the home of the historic Auclum Hill...

Bracknell Ale and Cider Festival: Popular bar Siren RG1 shows its backing for Sunday’s event

Ham and mustard, cheese and onion, beer and live music. Pairings that are hard to beat, which is why Siren RG1 is now the...

Are You Listening? 2025: A pleasing mixture of music that is really special

One of the organisers of Are You Listening? Music festival is delighted with how the two-day event went ... and how it has taken...

Showcase: Caversham Arts Trail sees 47 artists display their talents this weekend

The annual Caversham Arts Trail is returning to Caversham this weekend and next, giving people a chance to discover new works … and buy...

Reading Children’s Festival to launch on Saturday with fantastic Forbury Fiesta

Three fabulous weeks of fun: that’s Reading Children’s Festival and it launches this Saturday with the annual Forbury Fiesta. Held in Forbury Gardens, the event...

These Tees were made for walking: Limited edition Reading Walks T-shirts launched ahead of 2025 walking festival

In May, hundreds of people will take part in Reading Walks, an annual celebration of walking. Each of the routes has been chosen to celebrate...

Free Comic Book Day 2025: Not one but two FREE fantastic comics at Reading’s Crunch Comics this Saturday

They say the best things in life are free and for customers of Reading’s Crunch Comics, that’s Free Comic Book Day. The annual event returns...