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Reading Speed Dating About Speed Dating in Reading Events At one of our Reading Speed Dating events, you will have four minutes to chat to each date.

Bach to Baby is the critically acclaimed classical concert series for babies, toddlers and their carers. Tots dance, roam about and revel in the wonder of live music, while you take a moment out of your busy day to hear top notch performances by outstanding musicians, with your young babes in tow.

Tutor: Tony Roberts This workshop explores the origins and context of census, the formats of 19th and 20th century data, and how to get the best out census documents.

Catherine developed her love of history in childhood and pursued it at University in Sheffield and later Oxford, where she graduated with a Master’s Degree in English Local History. Her dissertation subject being the impact of the Civil War on the local people in and around Reading.

Manfred is a local historian specialising in the Thames Valley in the 16th and 17th centuries. He has a doctorate from Oxford University and is the author of two books and numerous papers.

The Oracle, Reading’s leading shopping and leisure destination, will host a brand-new fashion and beauty event, The Art of Style. Combining free beauty makeovers, live pop-up catwalks and fashion sculptures, shoppers will be invited to enjoy the latest trends with an art exhibition twist.

UK Subs. Artists performing: UK Subs.: Tickets avaiable.

After terrifying the life out of audiences for six years with the ’Zombie Shopping Mall Experience’, the the undead threat has finally been purged, but following the nuclear annihilation of the UK, something even more horrific has emerged!

Saturday 28th April, Saturday 5th May & Saturday 12th May. Running at 12pm and 3pm. Tickets £20 from www.ashotinthesaddle.

Our PACT Q&A events are informal opportunities to ask questions about adoption to a diverse panel of adopters over light refreshments. You will also be able to find out more about the adoption process.

A friendly twice monthly market, showcasing fantastic local food and drink, directly from the producers. You’ll find fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, high welfare meat, fish and eggs, delicious baked goods, cheese, fudge and more.

‘Tubby Hayes - Man In A Hurry’ An evening of live jazz and film dedicated to the late Tubby Hayes Tubby Hayes, multi-instrumental virtuoso, died tragically in 1973, after an action-packed career that saw him rise from local wunderkind to international jazz star.

Are you searching for that original piece of art that lets you create a unique look at home or in the office? Art lovers can meet artists at Contemporary Art Fairs, to browse, to talk, to admire and to buy. With artwork from £40 to £4,000, and workshops and live demonstrations from leading artists and galleries.

Fri 27 Apr | Progress Theatre, Reading | 7:30pm | Martin Speake alto saxophone, Ethan Iverson piano, Fred Thomas double bass, James Maddren drums Ethan Iverson, pianist with the game-changing US jazz outfit ‘The Bad Plus’, joins Martin Speake and his trio for an incredible evening of lyrical, subtle and

The briefest possible AGM will be followed by an illustrated talk by garden historian Dr. Kate Felus. Based on her book, The Secret Life of the Georgian Garden, Kate will reveal the previously untold story of how great landscapes were used in the eighteenth century.

Pop Up Play Village is for role play fans! This event is a superhero themed play session! There will be a superhero toy shop, lots of superhero dressing up and a free art studio craft to make a superhero mask! There will also be our construction site, café, baby nursery and vets!

Alice Thompson (flute), Jean Kelly (harp) and Morgan Goff (viola) - all top London freelance professional musicians, will continue our series of concerts exploring all members of the wood-wind family.

The Equality Exhibition is coming to Reading! This is an informative and inspiring exhibition organised by the UK Equality Council and hosted by Centric Community Projects.

Mum2mum market, children & baby nearly new sales where you can buy top quality, preloved goods at our award winning pop up indoor market. Mum2mum market returns to South Reading Leisure Centre, RG2 8DF on 21st April, 3 – 5 PM.

Caversham Arts Trail 2018 is an independent event taking place over two weekends in May across 17 venues in Caversham at the homes and studios of local artists and makers. For more information please see our website: www.cavershamartstrail.co.uk

COME AND TRY SAILING Looking for a new hobby or sport that involves exercise, fresh air and a touch of adventure? The Island Sailing Club (Reading) invite you to come and try sailing, at their Open day on Sunday 29th April.

Our annual May Fair see a large selection of stalls available for you to browse. There will be a craft market, fun and games and plenty of plants for you to buy.

Not long now until our next musical at SPT. Made In Dagenham. written by Richard Bean, Rita O’Grady works for the Ford Motor Co plant in Dagenham, Despite performing the specialised task of sewing upholstery for the car seats, women are classified as unskilled labour and paid much less than men.

Following the success of last year’s concerts, Dean Friedman returns to Shinfield Players Theatre for his 2018 tour.

An exhibition by Woodley and Earley Arts Group. Over one hundred original paintings and crafts for sale. Expect a wide range of subjects to be represented amongst the 100+ exhibits comprising oils, acrylics, watercolour, pastels and other media.

We welcome this talented vocal/instrumental four-piece band back for the second time! Their music ranges from Rock ’n’ Roll to ballads and general chart songs from the 60’s through to the 2000’s. Free car park. Non members please call ahead for peace of mind 01189 429606

Three Mile Cross Bowling Club are holding their annual Open Weekend in May. The club will be open for visitors on the evening of Friday 11th between 6 and 8pm and on the mornings of Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th between 10am and 1pm. Anyone who wishes to have a free go at lawn green bowling is welcome.

Pop Up Play Village is for role play fans! This event is a superhero themed play session! There will be a superhero toy shop, lots of superhero dressing up and a free art studio craft to make a superhero mask! There will also be our construction site, café, baby nursery and hospital!

Date: Sat 28th April Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm Price per Stall Nearly New Stall: £16 Business Promote/sell Stall: £26 SHOP WITH US and SAVE A FORTUNE!

The Boutique Room is a monthly event. It is held at the Pangbourne Village Hall every 1st Saturday of every month from 10am - 3pm. There is a complete range of ’Off the Rails’ clothing on one side of the hall - lovely, unusual ladies’ clothes by Jenny Gill.

Molly Denton presents an afternoon of dancing for beginners and the experienced Buffet, tea, coffee and cakes....yes, all included Finishing with a fun Sue Chalmers dancercise session. Come on, give the sport and sofa a miss and join us for a Saturday afternoon of fun.

Our Open Days are the best opportunity for anyone remotely interested in taking up bowls, or for beginners and prospective new members to have a go. This year they are on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th May from 2.00 -6.00pm. Please Just turn up. All you need to bring is a pair of flat soled shoes (e.g.

Bohun Gallery is delighted to present the new collection of work by Scottish artist Margaret L. Smyth in her first solo show in England. The exhibition provides a unique opportunity, not only for collectors of Smyth’s enigmatic paintings, but also for keen followers of Contemporary Scottish Art.

The World Village Market will be visiting Henley on Thames for the 10th year running where this established event is now firmly in the local diary for early Spring.

Zoom Events is thrilled to be back in Henley-on-Thames for the 10th year running with its fantastic World Village Market.

Free to enter, quality and not on the high street Craft and Gift Market. Jewellery, handbags, leather goods, metal goods, textiles, beauty products, art, cards, etc etc

Over 2 hours of all action family entertainment. Wrestlers from all over the world take on the very best of Great Britain. Come see live what the rest of the world see TV!

Save the Children’s popular check-out Jumble Sales returns at 10.30am on Saturday 28th of April at St.John’s Hall Mortimer. All items are still 40p or 3 for £1 there will be bargains! We believe we’re Berkshire’s friendliest jumble sale, all welcome pop in for a cup of coffee.

The south Oxfordshire village of Checkendon is surrounded by beech woodlands which produce breathtaking carpets of bluebells and provide some amazing walks amongst the flowers and the rhododendrons.

For almost two decades, Kiki and Carmelo have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe. Performing in this stripped back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful and warm sense of intimacy for the audience.

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Ogdens’ Nut Gone Flake The Small Fakers will play the whole album and all The Small Faces hits. Www.smallfakers.co.uk

What’s on offer? Lots of stalls bursting with top quality LIKE NEW and NEW baby & children’s?items from birth to 8 years. Plus a small selection of unique businesses in the baby & children’s industry showcasing and selling their products & services all under one roof!?

Find out more about the parkland that surrounds Basildon Park mansion from our knowledgaeable team of volunteers and rangers a they take you on a guided walk of the park. Join our volunteers and rangers for a walk around Basildon Park.

A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion. Booking Not Needed.

A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion. Booking Not Needed.

Find out more about the parkland that surrounds Basildon Park mansion from our knowledgaeable team of volunteers and rangers a they take you on a guided walk of the park. Join our volunteers and rangers for a walk around Basildon Park.

Early English and European music performed on period instruments, interspersed with humorous anecdotes and followed by tea and cake.