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Cinderella's cast celebrate the end of the show. They are standing on stage holding their arms aloft while sparklers go off in the background
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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...

A moment in the air for this participant in the Burghfield Box Kart Bash
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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...

A man drinking a pint at Bracknell Ale and Cider Festival. A woman is in the foreground, she is out of focus and has a big smile on her face.
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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...

Skunkworm at The Face Bar at Are You Listening? 2025 Picture: Dijana Capan/DVision Images
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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...

Some of the art that will feature in the 2025 Caversham Arts Trail
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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...

The Maiwand Lion statue and bandstand in Forbury Gardens with The Blade in the background. The venue is the home of Reading Children's Festival opening event, the Forbury Fiesta
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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,...

Reading Walks has released a T-shirt for the festival this May - it is worn by a model, pictured on the left. On the right is a close-up of the design showing Reading landmarks
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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...

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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...

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A day to remember: Why Saturday’s DanFest is more than just a music festival 

This Saturday, a day of music is coming to Reading’s The Butler pub – it’s a day of celebration, of good food, great...

Las Vegas sibling trio The Dollheads head to Reading for summer show

Sibling trio from Las Vegas, Seoul death punk outfit, and Los Angeles rockers unite for exclusive Face Bar showcase

Are you one in a billion? Flight Club, Reading’s new social darts bar, hopes so!

Countdown is on for the billionth dart thrown in Flight Club venues worldwide

Mike d’Abo brings the Sensational 60s back to Reading

Manfred Mann star Mike d’Abo talks hits and local real ale