A round-up of events taking place across Reading and Wokingham boroughs over the next 10 days.
Holding a community event? Email events@wokingham.today for inclusion in our guide.
Thursday, December 7
EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Re:Fresh with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
READING – Abbey Gardens, Abbey Street, Kings Road, RG1 3BA. The Photographic Angle exhibition: Patterns. Under 18s must be accompanied. 10am-3pm. Free entry. Details: www.thephotographicangle.co.uk/exhibitions or 0800 028 7338.
READING – Battle Library, Oxford Road RG30 1EE. Coffee morning. 10am-noon. Details: 0118 937 5100.
READING – Palmer Park Library, St Bartholomew’s Road RG1 3QB. Rhymetime. Booking essential. 10.30am. Details: 0118 937 5106.
READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Rhymetime. Booking essential. 10.15am and 11.15. Details: 0118 937 5950.
READING – Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road RG1 5HL. Progress Theatre presents Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather. 7.45pm. £15, concessions £12. Details: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
READING – The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. The 1688 Fight – Reading & the Glorious Revolution Talk
with Mike Cooper, organised by Berkshire Family History Society. 2pm. £5. Pre-registration essential. Details: 0118 950 9553 or: berksfhs.org
READING – St William of York RC Church, Upper Redlands Road RG1 5JT. Reading Haydn Choir presents Christmas Cheer: favourite carols, hymns, and a selection from Handel’s Messiah, followed by a wassail and mince pies. 7pm. £5, children free. Retiring collection in aid of Launchpad. Details: www.haydnchoir.org.uk
SPENCERS WOOD – Spencers Wood Pavilion, Clares Green Road RG7 1DY. Social Seniors Tea and Coffee with Friendship Table. 10am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
SOUTHCOTE – Library, Southcote Community Hub, Coronation Square RG30 3QP. Rhymetime. 9.45am. Booking essential. Details: 0118 937 5109.
SOUTHCOTE – Dee Caf Community Cafe, Dee Park, Spey Road RG30 4DG. Daisy’s Dream Grief Cafe, an informal event for people affected by bereavement. 10am-noon. Details: www.deecaf.co.uk
TILEHURST – Church End Lane Bus Stop. Terry’s Walkabouts presents A Stroll Through Tilehurst village. 9.50am. Booking essential. Donations £5-£10. Details: terry.dixon89@virginmedia.com or by ringing 07505351517.
TILEHURST – Double-Barrelled Brewery, Unit 20 Stadium Way, RG30 6BX. Roast Battle UK hosted by Mates Rates Comedy Club. 7.30pm. £10. Details: https://www.matesratescomedy.co.uk/
TWYFORD – Stanlake Park Wine Estate RG10 0BN. Mulled Wine Workshop: recreate the recipe from ITV’s I Love Your Weekend. £25. Over 18s only. Booking essential. 6pm. Details: www.stanlakepark.com
TILEHURST – Library, School Road RG31 5AS. Rhymetime. 2.15pm Booking essential. Details: 0118 937 5112.
WHITLEY – Library, South Reading Community Hub, 252 Northumberland Avenue, RG2 7QA. Rhymetime. 11am. Booking essential. Details: 0118 937 5115.
WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Cafe Mosaic lunch club with Friendship table. Noon-1.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – The Rose Inn, Market Place RG40 1AP. People Planet Pints meeting: Congress of the People Planet Pints, an alternative COP28. 6pm. Details: https://sustainabilityevents.co.uk/
WOKINGHAM – The Whitty Theatre, Luckley House School, Luckley Road RG40 3EU. Wokingham Film Society presents Official Competition (15) in Spanish, with English subtitles, and The Dead of Winter. 7.30pm. £6.50, £4 members. Details: wokinghamfilmsociety.com
WOKINGHAM – Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Christmas at Grimley Hall. 7.45pm. £16. Details: www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk.
WOODLEY – The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. Woodley Light Operatic Society presents The Pirates of Penzance. 7.45pm. Details: 0333 666 3366.
Friday, December 8
BINFIELD – Newbold College of Higher Education, St Mark’s Road, Popeswood RG42 4AN. Christmas Concert and Play – Vespers at Newbold. 7.30pm. Free, booking essential. Details: search Eventbrite.co.uk for “vespers at Newbold”.
CAVERSHAM – Across village centre. Christmas market and late night shopping evening. 5pm-9pm. Details: www.choosecaversham.co.uk
CAVERSHAM – Library, Church Street RG4 8AU. Games club. 10.30am-noon. Free. Details: 0118 937 5103.
EARLEY – St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue RG6 7JN. Re:Fresh cafe with Friendship Table. 10am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
READING – Abbey Gardens, Abbey Street, Kings Road, RG1 3BA. The Photographic Angle exhibition: Patterns. Under 18s must be accompanied. 10am-3pm. Free entry. Details: www.thephotographicangle.co.uk/exhibitions or 0800 028 7338.
READING – Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road RG1 5HL. Progress Theatre presents Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather. 7.45pm. £15, concessions £12. Details: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
READING – Reading Minster Church, Chain Street RG1 2HX. Royal Berks Charity Christmas concert with The Barberettes and Calcot Primary School Choir. 7pm. Donations of at least £5. Details: royalberkscharity.co.uk
READING – The Rising Sun, Silver Street RG1 2ST. Cinema Night – Miracle On 34th Street. 7pm. Details: 0118 986 6788.
READING – South Street arts centre RG1 4QU. Potes Cafe. 8pm. Details: 0118 960 6060.
WOKINGHAM – Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Christmas at Grimley Hall. 7.45pm. £16. Details: www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk.
WOODLEY – The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. Woodley Light Operatic Society presents The Pirates of Penzance. 7.45pm. Details: 0333 666 3366.
Saturday, December 9
ARBORFIELD – Arborfield Green Community Centre, Sheerlands Road RG2 9ND. Engage Arborfield presents Holly Jolly Jingle Fest children’s party: games, disco and a drink. 4pm-7pm. £5 plus booking fee. Details: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/holly-jolly-jingle-fest-kids-party-tickets-720333535997
CAVERSHAM – St Andrew’s Church, Albert Road RG4 7PL. Concerts in Caversham presents Christmas Concert by Candlelight: JS Bach’s Double Violin Concerto, Elevazione for oboe and cello by Zipoli, audience Carols and excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. £22, over 60s £20, ages 16-24 £16, under 16s free. Details: www.concertsincaversham.co.uk
CROWTHORNE – St John the Baptist Church, Waterloo Road RG45 7AW. Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra family Christmas concert. 4.30pm. £10, under 18s free. Details: www.crowthorneorchestra.com
CAVERSHAM – Caversham Methodist Church Hall, Gosbrook Road RG4 8EB. Artists and Makers Fair. 10am-4pm. Details: artistsandmakersfairs.co.uk
EARLEY – St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue RG6 7JN. Reading Dialogue Society Christmas Dinner: Peace and Unity. 2pm-4.30pm. Free, donations welcome to the Talking Bubble project. Booking essential. Details: www.dialoguesociety.org
HUNTERCOMBE – Nuffield Place RG9 5RY. Driving Home for Christmas: National Trust festive displays with car-inspired decorations. Noon-4pm. £11, child £5.50, family £27.50. Details: 01491 641224.
READING – Abbey Gardens, Abbey Street, Kings Road, RG1 3BA. The Photographic Angle exhibition: Patterns. Under 18s must be accompanied. 10am-3pm. Free entry. Details: www.thephotographicangle.co.uk/exhibitions or 0800 028 7338.
READING – Reading Biscuit Factory, Queens Walk RG1 7QE. Queer Xmas Arts Festival: music, drag, stalls and film screenings. 10am-8pm. Details: readingbiscuitfactory.co.uk
READING – Forbury Gardens. Reading Abbey walk: discover the history of Reading’s famous historical attraction. £9. 11am. Booking essential. Details: https://www.walk-reading.co.uk/
READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Reading Libraries Telling Stories: interactive story session and craft with Imani Ulaini of Juno Pen Arts. 11am. Free, drop-in. Details: 0118 937 5950.
READING – Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road RG1 5EX. What is Landscape? Organised by the ‘Changing Landscapes’ research network. 11am-4pm. Booking essential. £10, £22 including lunch. Details: merl.reading.ac.uk
READING – Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road RG1 5HL. Progress Theatre presents Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather. 7.45pm. £15, concessions £12. Details: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
READING – Reading Minster Church, Chain Street RG1 2HX. Reading Symphony Orchestra Family Christmas Concert: extracts from the Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky, Hely-Hutchinson’s A Carol Symphony, and Sleigh Ride. 2.30pm. £10, children free. Details: www.wegottickets.com/event/599246
READING – Redlands Parish Church, Erleigh Road RG1 2LH. Thames Valley Gay Chorus 20th Anniversary Christmas Concert. 7pm. £11, children £6, under threes free. Details: thamesvalleygaychorus.org.uk
READING – St Mark’s Church, Cranbury Road RG30 2TA. Christmas tree festival and fair 1pm-4pm. 1.30pm carols in the street, 2.30pm singing around the tree, Christingle service, stalls and more. Details: stmarkanallsaints@gmail.com
READING – St Mary’s Church, Castle Street RG1 7RD. Reading Phoenix Choir Christmas concert. 5pm. £10, under 16s free. Details: www.rpchoir.com
TWYFORD – St Mary’s Church, Station Road RG10 9NT. Twyford Singers Christmas concert. 7.30pm. £15, under 16s £5. Details: www.twyford-singers.org.uk
WOKINGHAM – Baptist Church, Milton Road RG40 1DE. Sing Healthy Choirs Wokingham and Bracknell Christmas concert: Nowell. With CLASP Choir and Joshua Ryan, organist. 7.3pm. £12, £8 under 16s. Details: singhealthy.co.uk/tickets
WOKINGHAM – Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Christmas at Grimley Hall. 7.45pm. £16. Details: www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk.
WOODLEY – The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. Woodley Light Operatic Society presents The Pirates of Penzance. 3pm and 7.45pm. Details: 0333 666 3366.
YATTENDON – Village Hall, Yattendon Lane RG18 0UE. Brewhouse Music presents The Swing Commanders. 7.30pm. £16. Tickets available from Yattendon stores. Details: 01635 200185.
Sunday, December 10
BURGHFIELD – The Six Bells, Reading Road RG30 3TH. Mates Rates comedy night: Andy Gleeks, Greg Winfield and Nicole Harris. 7.30pm. Details: matesratescomedy.com
CAVERSHAM HEIGHTS – Caversham Heights Methodist Church, Highmoor Road, RG4 7BG. Parenthesis Choir Christmas Concert. 7pm. £15, under 16s free. Details: parenthesis.org.uk
EMMBROOK – Emmbrook Junior School, Emmbrook Road RG41 1JR. Jingle Bell Jog for all ages. Two-mile route, run, walk, scoot or push. Wear festive jumpers. Fancy dress prizes. Santa’s grotto. In aid of Emmbrook Primary Schools PTA. Details: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jingle-bell-jog-festive-fair-tickets-736726457667
HUNTERCOMBE – Nuffield Place RG9 5RY. Driving Home for Christmas: National Trust festive displays with car-inspired decorations. Noon-4pm. £11, child £5.50, family £27.50. Details: 01491 641224.
HURST – DBARC, Nelsons Lane RG10 0RR. DBARC Santa day: bring your dog to meet Santa. Seasonal refreshments, dog treats and more. 11am-3pm. Details: www.dbarc.org.uk
HURST – Dinton Pastures, Davis Street RG10 0TH. British Entomological & Natural History Society members open day. 10am-4pm. In the Pelham-Clinton Building. Details: www.benhs.org.uk
READING – Abbey Gardens, Abbey Street, Kings Road, RG1 3BA. The Photographic Angle exhibition: Patterns. Under 18s must be accompanied. 10am-3pm. Free entry. Details: www.thephotographicangle.co.uk/exhibitions or 0800 028 7338.
READING – Forbury Gardens. Forbury Gardens walk: discover the history of Reading’s famous park. £9. 11am. Booking essential. Details: https://www.walk-reading.co.uk/
READING – Phantom Brewng Co, The Haunt, Meadow Road RG1 8LB. The Reading Board Games Social presents Sunday Gaming at Phantom Brewery. 1pm-6pm. Details: https://www.phantombrew.com/
READING – Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road RG1 5HL. Progress Theatre presents Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather – Relaxed performance. 7.45pm. £15, concessions £12. Details: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
READING – Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 Kings Road RG1 4LS. Nativity service. 10.45am. Details: 0118 929 9911.
SHINFIELD – Shinfield Players, Whitley Wood Lane RG2 9DF. Shinfield Players presents Charity Christmas Show. £5. 7pm. Details: www.shinfieldplayers.org.uk
SWALLOWFIELD – Village hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. The Russell Players present The Panto Puzzle. 3pm and 7.30pm. £12, under 18s £5. From Swallowfield Stores or: 07862 390053. Details: russellplayers.co.uk
WOKINGHAM – The Foundry Bell, London Road RG40 1RD. Arborfield Military Wives Choir bunch. 10am. Booking essential. Details: 0118 912 3260.
WOKINGHAM – Market Place RG40 1AS. Wokingham Vegan Market. 11am-3pm. Details: www.sparkleveganevents.com
WOKINGHAM – Fire Station, Easthampstead Road RG40 2EH. Tea and coffee morning. 11am-noonl. Details: rbfrs.co.uk
WOKINGHAM WITHOUT – Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road. Pinewood Miniature Railway Mince Pie railway rides. SOLD OUT. Details: www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk
Monday, December 11
ARBORFIELD – Royal British Legion, Eversley Road RG2 9PR. Friendship table. 9.30am-11.30am. Details: linkvisiting.org
CROWTHORNE – Baptist Church, High Street RG45 7AT. Coffee Stop for Ukrainian refugees and their hosts: socialise and take part in English lessons. 12.30pm-2.30pm. Details: 01344 761725.
READING – Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road RG1 5EX. Magical Lights: Seasonal Family Fun at The MERL. 4.30pm: session for people with additional sensory provision needs. 6pm: for all ages, includes a torchlit trail. £5 per child, booking essential. Details: merl.reading.ac.uk
SHINFIELD – Parsons Grange, Westall Sreet, RG2 9AU. Christmas Crochet Café. 2pm-4pm. Free. Details: 0118 391 3294
READING – St Mary’s Church, Castle Street RG1 7RD. Berkshire Industrial Archaeology Group presents: So What is Industrial Archaeology? 7.30pm. £2.50, includes refreshments. Details: http://biag.org.uk/
TILEHURST – Library, School Road RG31 5AS. Rhymetime. 9.45am and 10.45am Booking essential. Details: 0118 937 5112.
WOKINGHAM – Salvation Army, Sturges Road RG40 2HD. Cafe Refresh Friendship table. 10am-1.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – Norreys Church, Norreys Avenue RG40 1UU. T&C at SHARE Wokingham Friendship table. 12.30pm-2.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOODLEY – Woodley Baptist Church, Hurricane Way RG5 4UX. Four Seasons cafe Friendship Table. 1.30pm-3.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
Tuesday, December 12
CAVERSHAM – Library, Church Street RG4 8AU. Rhymetime. 10.15am-10.45am and 11.15am-11.45am. Booking essential. Free. Details: 0118 937 5103.
CAVERSHAM – St Andrew’s Church, Albert Road RG4 7PL. Reading Bach Choir Come and Sing Carols. 7.30pm. £5, under 16s free. Details: https://www.readingbachchoir.org.uk/
EARLEY – Earley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive RG6 4HB. Friendship table. 2pm-3pm. Details: linkvisiting.org.
FINCHAMPSTEAD – FBC Centre Cafe, Gorse Ride North RG40 4ES. Friendship table. 10am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
FINCHAMPSTEAD – FBC Centre, Gorse Ride North RG40 4ES. Art group. 1pm-3pm. £3 per session. Details: 0118 973 2484.
READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Rhymetime. Booking essential. 10.30am. Details: 0118 937 5950.
READING – Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road RG1 5HL. Progress Theatre presents Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather. 7.45pm. £15, concessions £12. Details: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
READING – The Narrowboat, Blakes Lock, Gas Works Road RG1 3EQ. Open Bar presents: A Christmas Carol. 7.30pm. £18, under 16s £15. SOLD OUT. Details: www.narrowboatreading.co.uk
SOUTHCOTE – Library, Southcote Community Hub, Coronation Square RG30 3QP. Coffee morning. 10.30am-11.30am. Details: 0118 937 5109.
WHITLEY – Library, South Reading Community Hub, 252 Northumberland Avenue, RG2 7QA. Berkshire mini maestros. 2.30pm-3pm. Details: 0118 937 5115.
WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street RG40 1XS. CLASP Wokingham cafe with Friendship table. 10am-noon. Every third and fourth Tuesday of the month. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Christmas at Grimley Hall. 7.45pm. £16. Details: www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk.
WOKINGHAM WITHOUT – Pinewood Bar and Cafe, Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road RG40 3AQ. Friendship table available. 9am-4pm.Details: linkvisiting.org
YATTENDON – Renegade Brewery, The Old Dairy, Frilsham Farm RG18 0XT. Christmas comedy special: Sara Barron, Lee Hudson, Andrew White and Jonathan Elston. Doors 6pm, show 8pm. £14.30. SOLD OUT. Details: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/591177
Wednesday, December 13
ONLINE. History of Reading Society members only talk: What About the Workers? Life and Love at Huntley & Palmers 1847-1976. 7.30pm. Details: www.historyofreadingsociety.org.uk
EARLEY – Brookside Church, Brookside Close RG6 7HG. Open Door cafe with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
READING – IKEA, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, RG31 7SD. Christmas party celebrating Santa Lucia. £8.95 for three-course meal. Booking essential. 4pm-5.30pm or 6pm-7.30pm. Details: www.ikea.com
READING – Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road RG1 5HL. Progress Theatre presents Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather. 7.45pm. £15, concessions £12. Details: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
TWYFORD – URC Hall, Church Street, RG10 9DR. Twyford Arts Group Life Drawing Sessions. 7pm. Details: www.twyfordartgroup.co.uk
WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Cafe Mosaic with Friendship table. 11am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – Salvation Army, Sturges Road RG40 2HD. Cafe Refresh Friendship table. 10am-1.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Christmas at Grimley Hall. 7.45pm. £16. Details: www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk.
WOKINGHAM – The Ship Inn, Peach Street RG40 1XH. Adults-only pub panto: Dick Whittington. 8pm. £20. Details: Search Ticketsource.co.uk for “Pub Panto at The Ship”
Thursday, December 14
EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Re:Fresh with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
READING – Battle Library, Oxford Road RG30 1EE. Coffee morning. 10am-noon. Details: 0118 937 5100.
READING – IKEA, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, RG31 7SD. Festive Family film night. 5.30pm-7pm. Fully booked, waiting list in operation. Details: www.ikea.com
READING – The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Jane Austen’s First Christmas, an online talk by Joy Pibworth, organised by Berkshire Family History Society. 2pm. £5. Pre-registration essential. Details: 0118 950 9553 or: berksfhs.org
READING – The Narrowboat, Blakes Lock, Gas Works Road RG1 3EQ. Meet The Brewers Night: Mysterious Brewing. £15 per person, includes flight of six different beers and nibbles. Details: www.narrowboatreading.co.uk
READING – The Oracle Riverside RG1 2AQ. Honk! comedy at Après Bar with President Obonjo, Chelsea Birkby & Dick Denham. Free. 7.30pm.
READING – Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road RG1 5HL. Progress Theatre presents Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather. 7.45pm. £15, concessions £12. Details: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
READING – Palmer Park Library, St Bartholomew’s Road RG1 3QB. Rhymetime. Booking essential. 10.30am. Details: 0118 937 5106.
READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Rhymetime. Booking essential. 10.15am and 11.15. Details: 0118 937 5950.
SPENCERS WOOD – Spencers Wood Pavilion, Clares Green Road RG7 1DY. Social Seniors Tea and Coffee with Friendship Table. 10am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
SOUTHCOTE – Library, Southcote Community Hub, Coronation Square RG30 3QP. Rhymetime. 9.45am. Booking essential. Details: 0118 937 5109.
TILEHURST – Library, School Road RG31 5AS. Rhymetime. 2.15pm Booking essential. Details: 0118 937 5112.
TILEHURST – Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Meadway RG30 4PE. Berkshire Family History Society – Reading Branch. Quiz, Short talks and Q&A. 7.45pm. £5. Details: berksfhs.org
WHITLEY – Library, South Reading Community Hub, 252 Northumberland Avenue, RG2 7QA. Rhymetime. 11am. Booking essential. Details: 0118 937 5115.
WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Cafe Mosaic lunch club with Friendship table. Noon-1.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – The Ship Inn, Peach Street RG40 1XH. Adults-only pub panto: Dick Whittington. 8pm. £20. Details: Search Ticketsource.co.uk for “Pub Panto at The Ship”
WOKINGHAM – Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Christmas at Grimley Hall. 7.45pm. £16. Details: www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk
WOODLEY – The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. Berzerk Productions presents Shrek Jr The Musical. £15.75, concessions £13.75, family ticket £49. 7pm. Details: www.berzerkproductions.com
Friday, December 15
CAVERSHAM – Library, Church Street RG4 8AU. Games club. 10.30am-noon. Free. Details: 0118 937 5103.
CROWTHORNE – Wellington College, Duke’s Ride RG45 7PU. Rotary Club of Crowthorne, Sandhurst and Bracknell for a Service of Nine Lessons and Carols featuring Karen Philips and the Cecilia Singers. 7.30pm. Details: https://buytickets.at/crowthorneandsandhurstrotaryclub
EARLEY – St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue RG6 7JN. Re:Fresh cafe with Friendship Table. 10am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
READING – Battle Library, Oxford Road RG30 1EE. Rhymetime. 10am and 11.15am. Booking essential. Details: 0118 937 5100.
READING – The Blade, Abbey Square, RG1 3BE. Talk by Terry’s Walkabouts
Part of Reading BID Christmas Celebrations: Forbury Gardens, the Abbey, 2 Famous People & 5Bs and two myths. 12.30pm. Free. Booking essential. Details: whatsonreading.com
READING – IKEA, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, RG31 7SD. Festive family shorts in pop-up cinema. 5pm, 5.30pm, 6pm and 6.30pm. Booking essential, some slots fully booked. Details: www.ikea.com
READING – Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road RG1 5HL. Progress Theatre presents Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather. 7.45pm. £15, concessions £12. Details: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
READING – Reading Biscuit Factory, Queens Walk RG1 7QE. Iota events presents Drag Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas. 7pm. £12. Details: readingbiscuitfactory.co.uk
READING – Reading Minster Church, Chain Street RG1 2HX. Gospel Carols Service 2023
With Reading Community Gospel Choir. In aid of Refugee Support Group. £10, £5 concessions, under 11s and refugees free. 7pm-9pm. Details: refugeesupportgroup.org.uk
WOKINGHAM – The Ship Inn, Peach Street RG40 1XH. Adults-only pub panto: Dick Whittington. 8pm. £20. Details: Search Ticketsource.co.uk for “Pub Panto at The Ship”
WOKINGHAM – Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Christmas at Grimley Hall. 7.45pm. £16. Details: www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk.
WOKINGHAM – Salvation Army, Sturges Road RG40 2HD. Cafe Refresh Friendship table. 10am-1.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – Norreys Church, Norreys Avenue RG40 1UU. T&C at SHARE Wokingham Friendship table. 12.30pm-2.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Church Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Coffee and Chat: a warm welcome, a listening ear and refreshments. 2pm-4pm. Details: 0118 979 2122 or church.office@spauls.co.uk.
WOODLEY – The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. Berzerk Productions presents Shrek Jr The Musical. £15.75, concessions £13.75, family ticket £49. 7pm. Details: www.berzerkproductions.com
WOOSEHILL – Acorn Community Centre, Fernlea Drive RG41 3DR. Acorn Cafe with Friendship table. 10.30am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOODLEY – Christ Church, Crockhamwell Road RG5 3LA. Reading A440 Chjoir and Wings Ukrainian Ladies’ Choir present Step Into Christmas. 7.30pm. £12, concessions £10, under 16s £5. Details: www.a440choir.org.uk
Saturday, December 16
BINFIELD – St Mark’s Church, Popeswood Road RG42 4AH. Thames Voyces Concert: ‘Christmas Voyces. 4.30pm. £14, under 16s free. Details: 0118 967 7319 or www.thamesvoyces.org.uk.
CAVERSHAM – Queen Anne’s School, Henley Road RG4 6DX. South Chiltern Choral Society with the Hill Primary School presents A Ceremony of Carols. 7.30pm. £16, under 11s free. Details: www.southchilternchoralsociety.org.uk
HUNTERCOMBE – Nuffield Place RG9 5RY. Driving Home for Christmas: National Trust festive displays with car-inspired decorations. Noon-4pm. £11, child £5.50, family £27.50. Details: 01491 641224.
READING – From Queen Victoria’s Statue, Friar Street. Terry’s Walkabouts presents Huntley & Palmers 200th Anniversary Walkabout. 10am. Booking essential. Donations £5-£10. Details: terry.dixon89@virginmedia.com or by ringing 07505351517.
READING – Blue Collar Dining, Hosier Street RG1 7JL. A very Street Food Christmas: Reading Community Gospel Choir, Street Food Santa, mulled wine & winter warmers, DJ sets, craft beer, live music from Damien A Passmore. Details: www.linktr.ee/blue.collar
READING – Cattle Market, Great Knollys Street RG1 7HU. Reading Farmers Market. 8.15am-noon. Details: www.thamesvalleyfarmers market.co.uk
READING – IKEA, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, RG31 7SD. Gingerbread decorating. Free. 11.30am-4.30pm. Details: www.ikea.com
READING – Progress Theatre, The Mount, Christchurch Road RG1 5HL. Progress Theatre presents Terry Pratchett’s Hogfather. 7.45pm. £15, concessions £12. Details: www.progresstheatre.co.uk
READING – Reading Minster Church, Chain Street RG1 2HX. Christmas Concert at the Minster with Occasions Singers, 5Ts Brass, Reading Male Voice Choir. 5pm. £7.50 plus booking fee. Details: ticketsource.co.uk/christmas-concert
READING – Reading Museum, Blagrave Street RG1 1QH. Father Christmas’ Victorian Winter Grotto. Booking essential. SOLD OUT. Details: www.readingmuseum.org.uk
READING – Tutu’s Ethiopian Table, Palmer Park Lodge, Wokingham Road RG6 1LF. Park Poets Poetry in the Park. 11am.
WOKINGHAM – All Saints Church, Wiltshire Road RG40 1UE. Wokingham Choral Society Family Christmas Concert featuring festive favourites. £10, under 18s and students £5, under fives free. 6.30pm. Details: www.wokingham-choral-society.org.uk
WOKINGHAM – Baptist Church, Milton Road RG40 1DE. Saint Sebastian Wokingham Band presents The Snowman: film screening with live band soundtrack, followed by festive favourites. £12, £6 under 18s. 3.30pm and 6.30pm. In aid of SHARE Wokingham. Details: www.ticketsource.co.uk/stsebswokingham
WOKINGHAM – Wokingham Theatre, Twyford Road RG40 5TU. Wokingham Theatre presents Christmas at Grimley Hall. 7.45pm. £16. Details: www.wokingham-theatre.org.uk.
WOKINGHAM WITHOUT – Pinewood Bar and Cafe, Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road RG40 3AQ. Friendship table available. 9am-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOODLEY – The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. Berzerk Productions presents Shrek Jr The Musical. £15.75, concessions £13.75, family ticket £49. 2pm, 5pm. Details: www.berzerkproductions.com
WOOSEHILL – Woosehill Church, Chestnut Avenue RG41 3RS. Sip and Share with friendship table. 11am-noon, every second Saturday. Details: linkvisiting.org
Sunday, December 17
CROWTHORNE – Wellington College, Duke’s Ride RG45 7PU. Cristingle service. 2pm. Free. Details/booking: pfc-church.uk/christingle
HUNTERCOMBE – Nuffield Place RG9 5RY. Driving Home for Christmas: National Trust festive displays with car-inspired decorations. Noon-4pm. £11, child £5.50, family £27.50. Details: 01491 641224.
READING – Blue Collar Dining, Hosier Street RG1 7JL. A very Street Food Christmas: Reading Community Gospel Choir, Street Food Santa, mulled wine & winter warmers, DJ sets, craft beer, live music from Damien A Passmore. Details: www.linktr.ee/blue.collar
READING – Christ Church, Christchurch Road RG2 7AR. Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. 6pm Details: www.christchurchreading.org.uk
READING – IKEA, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, RG31 7SD. Gingerbread decorating. Free. 11.30am-4.30pm. Details: www.ikea.com
READING – Phantom Brewng Co, The Haunt, Meadow Road RG1 8LB. The Reading Board Games Social presents Sunday Gaming at Phantom Brewery. 1pm-6pm. Details: https://www.phantombrew.com/
READING – St Laurence’s Church, Friar Street RG1 1DA. Experience The Nativity: the story of the first Christmas with life-size stable, films, crafts and more. Free. Free seasonal refreshments. 2pm-3.30pm. Details: www.stlreading.org
READING – Town centre. Walk Reading presents a ramble round the town to showcase the Ding’s finer qualities. 2pm. Details: www.walk-reading.co.uk
READING – The Rising Sun Arts Centre, Silver Street RG1 2ST. The Sunday Alternative – Yule Rock, the secular answer to a traditional carol concert. 4.30pm-6.30pm. Free entry. Details: www.sundayalternative.org.uk
SINDLESHAM – Sindlesham Court, Mole Road, RG41 5EA.
Royal County of Berkshire Militaria Fair. 9am £6. 10am £4. Details: www.rb-militariafair.co.uk
TILEHURST – Kingdom Rooms, Armour Hill RG31 6JS. Kingdom Rooms Santa visit. £10 per child or £20 for up to four children. Free places available for those unable to pay, subject to availabilty. Details: kingdomrooms.com
WOODLEY – Bulmershe School Theatre, Bulmershe School, Chequers Way, RG5 3EH. Woodley Concert Band Christmas concerts: child-friendly 3pm. £8, £2 under 16s. Full-length concert 7pm. £14, £12 concessions. Details: 0870 321 2186 or www.woodleyconcertband.org.uk.
WOODLEY – The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. Berzerk Productions presents Shrek Jr The Musical. £15.75, concessions £13.75, family ticket £49. 2pm, 5pm. Details: www.berzerkproductions.com
