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Some canal barges on the Kennet & Avon Canal for Water Fest
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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...

Artworks by members of the Reading Guild of Artists are on show at its annual exhibition
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Reading Guild of Artists welcomes art fans to its 94th Annual Exhibition

The Reading Guild of Artists annual exhibition is an opportunity for its talented members to showcase their work, and give visitors the chance...

A statue of Shaun The Sheep
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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 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...

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,...

An IKEA meatballs on a fork and covered in sauce
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IKEA May Day madness … meatballs for £1 – a delicious deal

Forget the flat pack furniture … IKEA is famous for meatballs and this weekend it is celebrating its haute cuisine with a very...

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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