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£30K grant announced for further Oxford Road projects
- Call out for community groups and artists to apply for funding
- Next step in the High Street Heritage Action Zone Cultural Programme
New Directions celebrates the Big Draw Festival this October half-term
- New Directions College will host a free event as part of The Big Draw Festival 2021 on 26 October
- Residents of all ages were invited to join in with art workshops around the theme ‘Make the Change’
Fun-packed half-term for families this October
- Free and low-cost activities on offer this October half-term across Reading
- Theatres, crafts, arts and activities to keep the kids entertained
- Rediscover Rhymetimes at Reading Libraries
Christchurch Bridge to light up to mark programme of national awareness and remembrance events
- Christchurch Bridge's in-built lighting system will be used to mark a range of national awareness days and remembrance events
- Reading Pride this weekend will see the bridge light up in Pride colours as part of the celebrations
- Local charities and community groups will soon be invited to apply for additional slots
Countdown to Celebrating 900 Years of Reading Abbey at Water Fest
- Reading Water Fest takes place on Saturday 19 June 2021, between 11am and 5pm
- The free ticketed festival will celebrate the 900th anniversary of Reading Abbey
- The Hugh Faringdon carving will be unveiled on the Abbey Gateway at 11am
- Stringent measures will be in place to ensure the event operates within current Covid guidelines
Reading High Street Awarded £85K for Cultural Programme
- Further £85k funding announced for Reading’s historic high streets
- The investment will allow for a three-year programme of cultural activities
Artists announced for commemoration of Reading Abbey’s 900th Anniversary
- Reading based creative groups Berzerk Productions, StrikeUp, and Ma Bessie have been commissioned to create digital art pieces
- The digital events will be released in the lead-up to the Water Fest, the flagship celebration event to mark the 900th anniversary of Reading Abbey on Saturday 19th June
- The commissioned artists will have a share of the £10,000 funding pot, provided by the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage
Thames Archives Reveal 250 Years of the River’s History
- New online exhibition, ‘Where Smooth Waters Glide’ launching on Friday 7 May.
- Thames Conservancy archive highlights 250 years of lock building, pollution and flood management
Southcote Library Reopens Next Week
- Southcote Library is now due to reopen next Tuesday, initially for 3 hours per week, from 1-4 pm
- Palmer Park Library to reopen later in May
Celebration Date Announced for 900th Anniversary of Reading Abbey at Water Fest
- Reading Water Fest will take place on Saturday 19 June 2021, between 11am and 5pm
- The free festival will celebrate the 900th anniversary of Reading Abbey
- Stringent measures will be in place to ensure the event operates within current Covid guidelines
Further £487K Lifeline Grant to Support Reading’s Cultural Recovery
- Reading among more than 2,700 recipients to benefit from the latest round of awards from the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund
- This award will significantly contribute to the service’s preparations for reopening
Battle Library Reopens Next Week
- Battle library due to reopen next week from Tuesday 6 April
- The Council will look to continue the planned phase of reopening of wider library services over the coming months