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• Free and low-cost activities on offer this Easter across Reading
• Theatres, crafts, arts and activities to keep the kids entertained, offerings for children of all needs and abilities

• Unleashed Performance Reading Half Marathon returns on Sunday 3 April
• Residents and visitors are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for any journeys

• An oak tree will be planted at the Civic Offices
• Further Reading Jubilee events announced

• Children's Festival returns with 3 fun-packed weeks of events and activities between 14 May and 5 June 2022
• This year's festival celebrates Huntley and Palmers 200th Anniversary
• Local groups, charities and businesses who would like to hold activities, workshops, open days and more are invited to apply 

• A free event speakers, choral performances and an address from a keynote speaker will be taking place to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2022 on 26 January
• The mix of live and online elements has been organised is by Reading Borough Council and ACRE, and supported by Reading Hebrew Congregation, Maidenhead Synagogue, Reading Refugee Support Group and Berkshire Rwandese Community

• A welcome return to live events for Black History Month 2021
• October offers a diverse programme of talks, comedy, film and art exhibitions - live and online

• 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 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

• A range of local businesses and other organisations have donated items, with a catalogue of over 100 to be available
• Proceeds will benefit the Mayor’s chosen charities for 2020-21: No5 Young People, Royal British Legion and Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity and Friends of Reading Abbey.