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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
High Street Heritage Action Zone announces three new cultural programme projects on Oxford Road
- Next stage of cultural projects celebrating Oxford Road announced
- The Council has awarded three £4k grants, to the Alliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE), Change Grow Live, and Real Time Video
Reading’s Hexagon Theatre celebrates its 45th Anniversary
- A ‘Hexabition’ exploring memorabilia from the Hexagon’s past launching in 2023
- The iconic building was built and opened in 1977
Prestigious award for Reading’s Abbey Gateway Hugh Faringdon Carving
- The carved head of Hugh Faringdon was added to the gateway in 2021 to mark the Abbey’s 900th anniversary
- Carving commended in the Natural Stone Awards 2022
Reading Libraries announces five new guest speakers as part of its ‘Reading Libraries Telling Stories’ series
- ‘Reading Libraries Telling Stories’ is a series of diverse and uplifting storytelling sessions, from a wide range of people from the Reading community and beyond.
- The first session is on Saturday 3 December at 1.30pm at Reading Central Library.
- The storytelling sessions are completely free and are suitable for all ages.
Fun-packed half-term in Reading for families this October
- Free and low-cost activities on offer this October half-term across Reading
- Live theatre, arts and crafts, workshops and more to keep the kids entertained
Oxford Road stories brought to life in new exhibition – 'Lifespring Stories'
- New permanent exhibition at the Lifespring Church, Oxford Road
- The exhibition tells the stories of the people of the Oxford Road