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The George and Dragon pub in Swallowfield
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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...

Beatboxer SK Shlomo
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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...

John Leng and Sir John Madejski at the launch of Reading's Digital Revolution
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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...

The Fairwater Flute Ensemble
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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,...

Some of the pieces ready to play at Reading Chess Club
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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...

Company of Trees
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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...

People holding tepee-style lanterns outside a sign that reads Broad St. Mall, the name of a shopping centre in Reading
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It must be love: Reading Lantern Parade returns for Valentine’s weekend

Bad weather may have seen the Reading Lantern Parade postponed last December, but it’s back this weekend and ready to see the town...

Whipped Up! is coming to Norden Farm this half-term - three babies with a carton dessert ice cream
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Whipped Up! is fun in a 1950s diner in new sensory show for babies aged 2 and under

Whipped Up! Is a show for toddlers set in a 1950s diner: that’s Dottie … and it’s coming to Maidenhead this half-term. The...

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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

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

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

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