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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
Reading’s evening of reflection marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2024
- Annual Civic event to commemorate victims of the Holocaust will be held on 24 January 2024
- The free event will feature speakers, choral performances, and a candle lighting ceremony
Invitation to the Civic Carol Service 2023
- Annual Civic Carol Concert being held at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin, 14 December from 6:30pm
- Service includes carols, readings, and a performance from Ukrainian choir Kryla
Reading Remembers 2023
- Reading will host two remembrance ceremonies this year
- Members of the public invited to pay their respects to those who defend our country
Reading pays tribute to its Veterans on Armed Forces Day 2023
- Armed Forces Day celebrations in Reading will take place in Forbury Gardens on 24 June from 11am
- Musical performances, children's entertainment, refreshments, and more will be on offer
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
Choirs announced for Let’s Sing 2023 live final
- Let's Sing final returns to the Hexagon for the first time since 2020
- Fifteen local choirs will compete for the trophy, and tickets sold will raise money for Mayoral charities
Take your marks for the Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon 2023
- Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon returns on Sunday 2 April
- Residents and visitors are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for any journeys
Reading communities invited to host Coronation street parties with no road closure fees
- Invitation to local communities in Reading for applications to host their own street parties in May
- The Council is again waiving the usual street closure fee to encourage communities to apply
Reading remembers the People’s Pantry bombing 80 years on
- Mayor of Reading, Cllr Rachel Eden, will lead a short service and lay a wreath to pay tribute the people who lost their lives, on Friday 10 February
- Berkshire Record Office has digitised original records from the day, Reading Libraries are hosting an exhibition of documents and photographs on the aftermath of the bombing raid