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A poster promoting the University of Reading's Winter Festival. Part of snowflakes can be seen at the top. The University's logo is top right. In the middle are the words WINTER FESTIVAL. Underneath that is the date and time - Thursday, 28 November 2024, 5.30pm-8pm
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University of Reading to switch on festive lights at Winter Festival

The nights really are drawing in, the weather outside has been frightful, but the University of Reading is preparing to show that there...

Reading's Christmas lights. This display shows an image of Reading's skyline, and in the background are shops and a lamppost. The image has been taken at night so the lights are on
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Is that a Cheeselog? Reading’s new Christmas lights celebrate the town’s past, present and future

It pays to look up … Reading's past, present and future – including a Cheeselog – is being celebrated through its all-new Christmas...

A banner promoting the launch of Winnersh Christmas lights, next to a sign at the entrance to Bearwood Recreation Ground. Behind the signs are tears shedding their leaves, which have turned orange and fallen on the ground. The banner reads: "Christmas light switch on, Sat 30th November 4pm - 7pm, Winnersh Community Centre'. The sign reads 'Winnersh Community Centre Bearwood Recreation Ground, and Parish Council Office'
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Fire eater, carol singing, mince pies and more … Winnersh to hold Christmas light switch-on celebration

A chance to get Christmas presents and watch a fire eater while celebrating the switching-on of Christmas lights is coming to Winnersh this...

The sign at the entrance of Swallows Meadow and part of the kissing gate
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Walkaround Swallows Meadow, the new country park in Lower Earley

Swallows Meadow is a country park that opened in Lower Earley in November 2024, offering people a new place to get into the...

SMS Szent István was one of the four Austro-Hungarian dreadnoughts, sunk on 10 June 1918 by a torpedo attack by Italian Luigi Rizzo's MAS
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The effect of the First World War on the Mediterranean focus for new University of Reading lecture

When we focus on the First World War, many of us will think of Flanders Fields and the Western Front. But the battles...

The outside of The Wee Waif pub in Charvil
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Cheap eats in Reading: The Wee Waif at Charvil

Clocking in at number 10 in Trip Advisor's selection of cheap eats is The Wee Waif, a country pub and hotel close to...

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A smorgasbord to try at a bargain price thanks to Reading Tandoori on the Oxford Road

Not many Indian restaurants do Sunday buffets, but those that do offer good value dining if you are prepared to accept your meal...

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