Music
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 on a life of its...
Art
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...
Events
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...
Events
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...
Events
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...
Family Friendly
Swallowfield’s George and Dragon’s revamped beer garden has probably the best views in Berkshire
The historic George and Dragon pub in Swallowfield has undergone a makeover to boost its beer garden just in time for summer.
And the venue,...
Family Friendly
SK Shlomo: how a bag of chips helped beatboxer realise their amazing talent …
https://youtu.be/5NCLmBRD0NI
A bag of chips is the unlikely key to stardom for someone with an extraordinary talent. Ask SK Shlomo how they realised they were...
Events
Reading’s Digital Revolution: Sir John Madejski praises new exhibition showcasing Ding’s role as UK’s computing powerhouse
Sir John Madejski has praised the team at Reading Museum for compiling a major new exhibition dedicated to Reading’s role in the UK’s digital...
Choirs
Fairwater Flute Ensemble’s heart will go on: group invites you to its fun spring concert on Saturday
The Fairwater Flute Ensemble is holding its spring concert in Tilehurst on Saturday, March 22.
The event showcases the versatility of the instrument, and the...
Free or Low Cost
Reading Chess Club’s challenge to fans of BBC Chess Masters: come and have a go
https://youtu.be/8qgh4hn7xxM?si=OLtkSOc5NVVPBQ4V
A high stakes chess contest is taking the nation by storm right now … and the team behind Reading Chess Club is hoping it...
Theatre
Tree-sy does it: National Theatre play The Company of Trees performed by talented Reading teens this week
Not every teenager can say they are able to take part in a National Theatre play. But for a talented group of young actors,...
