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On your marks, get ready for the Reading Half Marathon
- Reading’s renowned half marathon returns on Sunday 23 March
- Residents encouraged to check for road closures and to plan ahead if travelling on race day
Reading reveals programme for Black History Month 2024
- Black History Month 2024 in Reading offers music, dance, and theatre events from 1-31 October.
- Many events low-cost or free of charge at venues across the Borough
Reading festival organisers working together on groundbreaking environmental initiative
- Reading taking part in important national Green Events Code of Practice pilot
- Organisers of Reading Festival, Readipop, East Reading Festival and Reading Pride among those attending local workshop
Let’s Sing 2024 grand final vocalists announced
- Mayor's Let’s Sing competition 2024 grand final features 17 competitors from Reading
- Expanded to include soloists, duets, and groups, with two categories: junior and senior
- Finalists will compete on March 26 at the Hexagon, judged by a panel including the Mayor, with proceeds supporting Reading Refugee Support Group and Reading Stroke Support Group
Let’s Sing Reading open to all vocalists as it returns for 2024
- Mayor of Reading's annual choir competition will now also feature soloists, duets, and groups
- Live final at the Hexagon will raise money for the Mayoral charities
Armoured Heart sculpture showcased to delegates as Reading hosts Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work
- Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work delegates visited the Armoured Heart on Monday
- Sculpture is a symbol for peace in Reading and has provided young people with the opportunity to learn more about the dangers of knife crime
Exploring life and culture on the Oxford Road in new exhibition ‘Occy Road – Episode 1’
- New round of High Street Heritage Action Zone projects includes exhibiton of photographs and poetry celebrating life on Oxford Road
Water Fest 2023 makes a splash with bumper programme of events and activities
- Water Fest returns for its 34th year on 10 June 2023, in partnership with the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust
- Enhanced programme of events made possible thanks to funding boost from Arts Council England and National Lottery Players
Countdown to a fun-filled King’s Coronation weekend
- Free and low-cost events and activities happening across the borough to celebrate the Coronation
- 39 street parties organised by residents and local communities
Egg-citing holiday activities on offer for families in Reading this Easter!
- Free and low-cost activities are on offer this Easter across Reading
- Theatres, crafts, arts and activities to keep the kids entertained, offerings for children of all needs and abilities
Fun-packed half-term in store for families this February
- Free and low-cost events and creative activities across Reading during the February half-term