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Reading Buses Family Open Day
A great family day out courtesy of Reading Buses to raise money for the Duchess of Kent House!
Come along to our Great Knollys Street depot and take part in loads of fantastic events.
Looking for fun? We have a variety of different games, bric-a-brac, cakes, colouring in competitions and even a BBQ to keep your energy up.
Love buses? Then why not take a tour of the control room, ride through the bus wash, tour the work shop or marvel at the bus types from years gone by.
Want something different? We will have a fire engine on site as well as a visit from the Dark Side….
Entry is free, with small charges for all activities. All profit goes directly to our charity, the Duchess of Kent House.
Details for this event
Address Great Knollys Street Bus Depot, Great Knollys Street, Reading, RG1 7HH
Date(s) 01/07/2012
Time(s) 11:00AM onwards
Cost Free entry and free courtesy shuttle bus from the town centre to the site.
Event contact telephone 0118 9594000
Reading Borough Council
Reading Armed Forces Day
Enjoy an afternoon of live music from the Reading Bandstand. Other attractions on the day will include information and fundraising stands, displays and demonstrations hosted by representatives of the Armed Forces Veterans’ association and related charities.
Free face painting, balloon modelling, remote controlled tanks, refreshments and ltos more.
The day will culminate in an Armed Forces Veterans Badge Presentation Ceremony.
For further information please contact 0118 937 2771
Details for this event
Address Forbury Gardens and Broad Street Reading Town Centre
Date(s) 30/06/2012
Time(s) 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Children’s Reading Festival to kick-off a summer of Celebration.
Organisers are getting ready to kick-off what promises to be a celebratory year to remember with a bonanza of free activities for the Reading Children’s Festival.
The Reading festival, which celebrates its 23rd year, will deliver a three-week programme full of exciting events, music, drama, sports and arts activities for children of all ages to enjoy at various venues across Reading from May 19th to June 10th.
To launch the festival, Meadow Madness returns bigger and better than ever on May 19th at Christchurch Meadows, George Street. This year, Meadow Madness features an Olympic theme and a host of attractions such as children’s entertainment and workshops, charity and information stalls, tombolas, refreshments, face painting, arts and crafts and balloon modelling.
Animal lovers will have a chance to meet an army of adorable farm creatures as Miller’s Ark Animal march into Meadow Madness. Children can meet Pygmy goats, miniature Shetland ponies and tiny Bantam hens.
Festival goers can also dance and get into the party spirit thanks Beatroots Bateria samba dancers, the longest established group of its kind. The group have performed at major WOMAD, The Thames Festival and Live Earth at Wembley.
Reading Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and Sport, Cllr Marian Livingston, said: “This will be the ninth time Meadows Madness will launch our iconic and much loved Children’s Festival.
“The festival always proves to be a wonderful success, but this Olympic and Jubilee year I am convinced it will be a Children’s Festival people will be talking about for years to come.”
Other highlights taking place during the festival include an array of special workshops and activities run by Reading Libraries and the Museum of Reading. There will also be a roller rink at the Hexagon theatre for the first time ever, as well as theatre master classes at the Hill School, Canoeing classes, the 35th Annual Reading Community Carnival, steel pan workshops and so much more.
For the full Children’s Festival programme and for more information, log on to http://www.reading.gov.uk/childrensfest. Visit our Facebook page for regular up-to-date posts on the festival at http://www.facebook.com/readingchildrensfestival or follow festival news on twitter @reading_cf. Alternatively, call Reading Borough Council’s events team on (0118) 937 2771 for further information.
family night in aid of robbie the robot & mens cancer awareness
dancing to disco and band jakabo
friday 27th april
7pm-11.30pm
at – burghfield csa club, james lane, burghfield rg30 3rs
adults £5 child under 14yrs free
Sponsored abseil to raise funds for the Myasthenia Gravis Association (a muscle weakness disease) Reg Charity No 1046443
£10 registration fee and minimum sponsorship of £100. No previous experience required
Details for this event
Address The Blade, Abbey Street, Reading
Date(s) 30/06/2012
Time(s) 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Organiser Mr Steve Saunders
Event contact telephone 01273 581087
Event contact email steve.saunders@mga-charity.org
Thoroughly Modern Millie @ Reading Hexagon
Running for 5 nights, The Sainsbury Singers are back at the Reading Hexagon in May, performing the light hearted comedic musical Thoroughly Modern Millie.
It’s 1922 and New York is full of intrigue and jazz. A time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behaviour were changing. Millie Dillmount arrives in search of a new life for herself, but Thoroughly Modern Millie soon finds herself embroiled in a more sinister side of the Big Apple…
Talented Kim Antell is again producing the show and is pleased with how Reading rehearsals are coming along. ‘The cast have all been working really hard, which they need to, as they are in a number of dance routines, including some tap dancing! It really does promise to be a thoroughly entertaining show’
Having had a break, the Society welcome back Trevor Defferd, who will be showcasing his undoubted skills as Musical Director.
The Reading lead role is performed by the exceptional talent that is Louise Quelch, who has featured in a number of previous productions by The Sainsbury Singers. This is her first as a leading lady and she is clearly looking forward to the experience. ‘I’m so excited to be playing Millie. The stage musical puts a sassy twist on the character that so many people know and love and I’ve really enjoyed playing up to that. It’s such a funny show; rehearsals have been a ball and I hope the audience have as much fun watching as the cast will be having on stage!’
Sainsbury Singers stalwarts Tricia Goodchild and Helen Long are Mrs Meers and Muzzy respectively with the leading male roles performed by Sean Faulkner as Jimmy with Chris Reeves playing Trevor Graydon.
It’s all set to be a fun, exciting and enjoyable show.
Tickets from £6 are available from the ticket office on 0118 988 2510. They can also be purchased from the Hexagon box office on 0118 960 6060.
Details for this event
Address The Hexagon Queens Walk Reading RG1 7UA
Date(s) 22/05/2012 to 26/05/2012
Time(s) 7:30PM to 10:00PM
Reading Arts Week 2012
A week-long event showcasing emerging and established artists from across Reading. Art work created by local residents, students and artists alike. Events, workshops and exhibitions open to the public.
Emerging and established artists including adult learners and students from across the greater Reading area are invited to submit their art work. Whether you are an artist, adult learner on a creative course, novice or simply enjoy painting then this is the arts event for you!
Address Venues across Reading Reading RG1 7AE
Date(s) 22/06/2012 to 29/06/2012
Time(s) 12:00AM to 11:45PM
Cost Free
Organiser Chris Brant
Event contact telephone 0118 937 2373
Reading Water Fest
Visitors to this year’s celebration of Reading canal life will be treated to children’s activities, craft and charity stalls as well as boat parades and a boat tug of war. We will be extending the event into the Reading Forbury Gardens for a third year where traditional music and dance will be complemented by a feast of folk inspired acts.
For more information call 0118 937 2771 or follow us on facebook.
Details for this event
Address On the Kennet and Forbury Gardens Reading RG1 3EH
Date(s) 16/06/2012
Time(s) 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Reading royal marine and sea cadets are looking for volunteers for more info email me on reading.marines@hotmail.co.uk or call me on 07854046129
Bradfield Reading Mayfayre is widely acknowledged as the best local traditional Country Fayre in West Berkshire, providing very good value for money and an afternoon of excitement and entertainment.
This year in the centre Reading ring we will be bringing you a mixture of new and exciting events plus some of the old favourites:
Traditional Maypole dancing;
Ride the Hill – a demonstration of mountainboarding, a cross of snowboarding with skateboarding;
North Berks MCC display team;
Falconry demonstration;
as well as our famous Pig Racing.
We will also have a packed performance schedule in our Music tent, a fantastic afternoon of music and song.
There’s also plenty to keep you entertained, testing your skills on the plate smashing, air rifle range, coconut shy or Crazy Golf; brush up on your Circus skills in our fabulous Clowns and Circus workshop; or just relax and enjoy sampling the delicious WI teas and cakes or the excellent burgers from the Bar-B-Q; Real Ale bar and soft drinks also available.
We also have an excellent Reading Raffle draw with lots of exciting and valuable prizes to be won.
It’s a wonderful afternoon. We look forward to seeing you there.
Entrance charges are £2.50 for adults, 50p for children or a family ticket £6.00.
For further information contact 0118 974 5071 or click on the following link.
Details for this event
Address Bradfield Village Hall playing field Southend Road Bradfield Southend, Reading RG7 6EY
Date(s) 07/05/2012
Time(s) 12:30PM to 12:00AM