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Join the Mayor of Reading in celebration of International Women’s Day
- An uplifting and entertaining fundraiser at Reading Town Hall on 6 March to highlight the amazing contributions of women across different cultures and communities.
- Evening of music, dance, drama and inspirational guest speakers to help raise funds for Mayor’s two chosen charities for the year.
Reading part of groundbreaking national pilot to drive sustainability in outdoor events
- Ten local authorities, including Reading, trial Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP) to introduce new minimum environmental standards
- Findings from 60 music, sports and community events demonstrate overwhelming support for nationally aligned standards
Reading’s evening of reflection to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day 2025
- Annual Civic event to commemorate victims of the Holocaust will be held on 22 January 2025
- The free event will feature speakers, choral performances, and a candle-lighting ceremony
- Proceedings will also be live-streamed on the Council's Facebook page
Remembrance and Armistice events in Reading
- Reading will come together in remembrance in two ceremonies this year
- Main service and parade take place in the town centre on Sunday 10 November
- Monday 11 November marks Armistice Day, with a short ceremony at the Forbury War Memorial
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 Sports Awards kick-off for 2024!
- Reading Sports Personality Awards return for 2024
- Partnering with Reading-based charity, Sport in Mind, to showcase Reading’s wealth of sporting talent
- Nominations open until Friday 20 September 2024
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
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