Films at Reading Biscuit Factory this week
READING – The Biscuit Factory, Queens Walk RG1 7QE. They include Thor: Love and Thunder (12a). From Thurs 21. The Railway Children Return. Thurs 21. Minions: The Rise of Gru (U). Thurs 21. The Gray Man (15). Thurs 21. NT LIve: Prma acie (15). Thurs 21, Wed 27. Where The Crawdads Sing (15). Fri 22-Thurs 28.Details: readingbiscuitfactory.co.uk
Thursday, July 21
EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Re:Fresh with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
HURST – The Wheelwright Arms, Davis Street RG10 0TR. Hurst Morris People dancing with Kennet Morris Men. 8pm-10pm.
READING – Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk. Progress Theatre presents Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Details: readingopenair.com
READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Rhymetime for under fives. 10.15-10.45am, or 11.15am-11.45am. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5103.
SOUTHCOTE – Community Hub, Coronation Square RG3 3QP. Rhymetime for under fives. 9.45am-10.15am. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5109.
SPENCERS WOOD – Spencers Wood Pavilion, Clares Green Road RG7 1DY. Social Seniors Tea and Coffee with Friendship Table. 10am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
TILEHURST – Library, School Road RG31 5AS. Rhymetime for under fives. 2.15pm-2.45pm. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5109.
WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Cafe Mosiac lunch club with Friendship table. Noon-1.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – Free Guided heritage walk. Meet at Wokingham Library cafe, RG40 2BB.
Walk starts at 2pm and ends around 4.30pm.
Friday, July 22
BURGHFIELD – Burghfield Common Recreation Ground, Recreation Road RG7 3EN. The Bulging Sack In The Park: enjoy a drink with family and friends, and raise funds for Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Food and drink available. 5pm-9pm. Details: burghfieldsantas.org.uk
EARLEY – St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue RG6 7JN. Re:Fresh cafe with Friendship Table. 10am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
READING – Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk. Progress Theatre presents Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Details: readingopenair.com
READING – Reading Biscuit Factory, Broad Street Mall, RG1 7QE. Friday coffee morning with Depression Xpression. 11am-12.30pm. Details: www.facebook.com/ReadingBiscuitFactory
READING – Reading Minster Of St Mary The Virgin C Of E Church, Chain Street RG1 2HX. A Classical Evening recital: Stephanie Hershaw soprano, George Ireland pianist. 7.30pm. £10. Details: [email protected]
WOKINGHAM – Salvation Army, Sturge 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 [email protected].
WOOSEHILL – Acorn Community Centre, Fernlea Drive RG41 3DR. Acorn Cafe with Friendship table. 10.30am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
Saturday, July 23
HURST – Dinton Pastures, Davis Street RG10 0TH. Marvellous 2022: The Chicago Blus Brothers, Phil Collins No Jacket Required, One and Only Adele, UK Foo Fighters, The Rat Pack, Re-Take That and Robbie, Wild Boys. Details: www.marvelousfestivals.com
PADWORTH – Village Hall, Padworth Lane. Jumble sale. 2pm-3pm. Donations 10am-11.30am. In aid of village hall.
READING – Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk. Progress Theatre presents Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Details: readingopenair.com
READING – IKEA, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, Pincent Lane RG31 7SD. Balloon artist and face painter for children. 11am-5pm. Free. Details: www.ikea.com
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park. Spectacular sports weekend with Reading FC, Riseley Tennis Club, Tic Tac Skate School and bouncy castles. 10am-4pm. Some events weather dependent. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Wokingham Art Society 65t summer exhibition. 10am-5.30pm. Paintings, jewellery, ceramics, cards and more. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments available. Details: www.wokinghamartsociety.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 – Crockhamwell Road precinct. Woodley Town Centre presents Saturday market. 9am-3pm. Details: www.woodleytowncentre.co.uk
WOODLEY – The Good Companions, Loddon Bridge Road RG5 4AG. Charity car wash in aid of Macmillan Cancer Care. 11am-2pm. £5 per car. Details: 0118 969 3325.
WOOSEHILL – Woosehill Church, Chestnut Avenue RG41 3RS. Sip and Share with friendship table. 11am-noon, every second Saturday. Details: linkvisiting.org
Sunday, July 24
HURST – Dinton Pastures, Davis Street RG10 0TH. Marvellous 2022: How Sweet It Is, Flash, Platinum Abba, Definitely Mightbe, Oye Santana, Katy Perry, The Jam’d. Details: www.marvelousfestivals.com
MORTIMER – West End Village Hall, Church Road RG7 2HZ. Family Treasure Trail and Woodland Walk. Set off from 11am-1pm. £5 per team. Barbecue afterwards. Dogs on leads. Wear suitable footwear. Details: www.facebook.com/mwevillagehall
READING – Forbury Gardens, The Forbury RG1 3BB. Forbury Bandstand concert season: Reading Community Gospel Choir. 3pm-4.30pm. Free. Details. whatsonreading.com
READING – Phantom Brewery, The Haunt, Units 2-3, Meadow Road RG1 8LB. Vintage Bazaar at the Brewery. 1pm-6pm. Free entry. Cash stalls, card bar. Details: https://www.phantombrew.com/
READING – Prospect Park, Liebenrood Road. Raver Tots family-friendly outdoor festival 2022: advance booking essential, no tickets on the gate. Includes garage, drum and bass, DJs including Brandon Block, Dope Ammo, Millz and Woody Cook, plus Paw Patrol meet and greet, fun fair, dance space, food and drink, face painting, glitter and licenced bar. Details: www.ravertots.co.uk
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park. Spectacular sports weekend with Reading FC, Riseley Tennis Club, Tic Tac Skate School and bouncy castles. 10am-4pm. Some events weather dependent. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Wokingham Art Society 65t summer exhibition. 10am-5.30pm. Paintings, jewellery, ceramics, cards and more. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments available. Details: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk.
WOODLEY – Crockhamwell Road precinct. Woodley Town Centre presents car boot sale. 8am-1pm. Cars £10, vans £15. Details: 07861 654674 or www.woodleytowncentre.co.uk
WOODLEY – Bull and Chequers, Woodley Green RG5 4QP. Car boot sale and Macmillan coffee morning. 10am. Details: 0118 969 9756.
Monday, July 25
ARBORFIELD – Royal British Legion, Eversley Road RG2 9PR. Friendship table. 9.30am-11.30am. Details: linkvisiting.org
CAVERSHAM – St Anne’s Primary School, Washington Road. Churches Together Caversham presents Wonderzone! A science-themed summer holiday club for primary school children. 10am-3pm. Includes crafts, music, sports and circus skills with a Christian ethos. £25, finanical help available for those who need it. Booking essential. Details: [email protected]
COLEY – All Nations Christian Centre, Berkeley Avenue. Mega Makers Bible Holiday Club. 10am-12.15pm. For primary School aged children. Details: www.allnationselim.org/events/holiday-club
READING – Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk. Progress Theatre presents Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Details: readingopenair.com
READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Drag queen Story Hour UK for families. 10.30am. Details: 0118 937 5103.
TILEHURST – Library, School Road RG31 5AS. Rhymetime for under fives. 9.45am-10.15am, 10.45am-11.15am. Booking essential, free. Drag queen Story Hour UK for families. 2pm. Details: 0118 937 5109.
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Wokingham Art Society 65t summer exhibition. 10am-5.30pm. Paintings, jewellery, ceramics, cards and more. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments available. Details: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk.
WOKINGHAM – Salvation Army, Sturge 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, July 26
CAVERSHAM – St Anne’s Primary School, Washington Road. Churches Together Caversham presents Wonderzone! A science-themed summer holiday club for primary school children. 10am-3pm. Includes crafts, music, sports and circus skills with a Christian ethos. £25, finanical help available for those who need it. Booking essential. Details: [email protected]
CAVERSHAM – Library, Church Street RG4 8AU. Rhymetime for under fives. 10.15-10.45am, or 11.15am-11.45am. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5103.
COLEY – All Nations Christian Centre, Berkeley Avenue. Mega Makers Bible Holiday Club. 10am-12.15pm. For primary School aged children. Details: www.allnationselim.org/events/holiday-club
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
READING – Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk. Progress Theatre presents Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Details: readingopenair.com
READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Rhymetime for under fives. 10.30-11am. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5103.
SOUTHCOTE – Community Hub, Coronation Square RG3 3QP. Drag queen Story Hour UK for families. 2pm. Details: 0118 937 5109.
WHITLEY – Library, South Reading Community Hub, Northumberland Avenue RG2 7QA. Drag queen Story Hour UK for families. 10.30am. Details: 0118 937 5109.
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Wokingham Art Society 65t summer exhibition. 10am-5.30pm. Paintings, jewellery, ceramics, cards and more. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments available. Details: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk.
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 WITHOUT – Pinewood Bar and Cafe, Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road RG40 3AQ. Friendship table available. 9am-4pm.Details: linkvisiting.org
WOOLHAMPTON – The Rowbarge, Station Road RG7 5SH. Mikron Theatre Company presents Red Sky at Night. 7pm. Details: https://mikron.org.uk/
Wednesday, July 27
BURGHFIELD – The Cunning Man, Burghfield Road RG30 3RB. Mikron Theatre presents
Raising Agents: 100 years of the Women’s Institute. Pay what you feel collection after the show. 7pm. Details: https://mikron.org.uk/shows
CAVERSHAM – St Anne’s Primary School, Washington Road. Churches Together Caversham presents Wonderzone! A science-themed summer holiday club for primary school children. 10am-3pm. Includes crafts, music, sports and circus skills with a Christian ethos. £25, finanical help available for those who need it. Booking essential. Details: [email protected]
COLEY – All Nations Christian Centre, Berkeley Avenue. Mega Makers Bible Holiday Club. 10am-12.15pm. For primary School aged children. Details: www.allnationselim.org/events/holiday-club
EARLEY – Brookside Church, Brookside Close RG6 7HG. Open Door cafe with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
READING – Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk. Progress Theatre presents Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Details: readingopenair.com
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Wokingham Art Society 65t summer exhibition. 10am-5.30pm. Paintings, jewellery, ceramics, cards and more. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments available. Details: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk.
WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Cafe Mosiac with Friendship table. 11am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – Salvation Army, Sturge Road RG40 2HD. Cafe Refresh Friendship table. 10am-1.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOODLEY – Crockhamwell Road precinct. Woodley Town Centre presents Artisan market. 9am-2pm. Details: www.woodleytowncentre.co.uk
Thursday, July 28
CAVERSHAM – St Anne’s Primary School, Washington Road. Churches Together Caversham presents Wonderzone! A science-themed summer holiday club for primary school children. 10am-3pm. Includes crafts, music, sports and circus skills with a Christian ethos. £25, finanical help available for those who need it. Booking essential. Details: [email protected]
COLEY – All Nations Christian Centre, Berkeley Avenue. Mega Makers Bible Holiday Club. 10am-12.15pm. For primary School aged children. Details: www.allnationselim.org/events/holiday-club
EARLEY – Harley-Davidson, Wokingham Road RG6 8HN. Bike night from 5pm. Details: 0118 334 4300.
EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Re:Fresh with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
READING – Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk. Progress Theatre presents Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Details: readingopenair.com
READING – The Biscuit Factory, Queens Walk RG1 7QE. Stand and Deliver comedy club. Over 18s only. £8. 7pm Details: readingbiscuitfactory.co.uk
READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Rhymetime for under fives. 10.15-10.45am, or 11.15am-11.45am. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5103.
SPENCERS WOOD – Village Hall. One-off comedy: Mat Wills, Michael Hackett and others. 7.30pm. Adults only. Details: readingcomedy.eventbrite.co.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 – Community Hub, Coronation Square RG3 3QP. Rhymetime for under fives. 9.45am-10.15am. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5109.
TILEHURST – Library, School Road RG31 5AS. Rhymetime for under fives. 2.15pm-2.45pm. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5109.
WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Cafe Mosiac lunch club with Friendship table. Noon-1.30pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Wokingham Art Society 65t summer exhibition. 10am-5.30pm. Paintings, jewellery, ceramics, cards and more. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments available. Details: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk.
Friday, July 29
BURGHFIELD – Burghfield Common Recreation Ground, Recreation Road RG7 3EN. The Bulging Sack In The Park: enjoy a drink with family and friends, and raise funds for Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Food and drink available. 5pm-9pm. Details: burghfieldsantas.org.uk
CAVERSHAM – St Anne’s Primary School, Washington Road. Churches Together Caversham presents Wonderzone! A science-themed summer holiday club for primary school children. 10am-3pm. Includes crafts, music, sports and circus skills with a Christian ethos. £25, finanical help available for those who need it. Booking essential. Details: [email protected]
EARLEY – St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue RG6 7JN. Re:Fresh cafe with Friendship Table. 10am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
READING – Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk. Progress Theatre presents Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Details: readingopenair.com
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Wokingham Art Society 65t summer exhibition. 10am-8pm. Paintings, jewellery, ceramics, cards and more. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments available. Details: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk.
WOKINGHAM – Salvation Army, Sturge 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 [email protected].
WOOSEHILL – Acorn Community Centre, Fernlea Drive RG41 3DR. Acorn Cafe with Friendship table. 10.30am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
Saturday, July 30
READING – Abbey Ruins, Chestnut Walk. Progress Theatre presents Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. 7.30pm. Details: readingopenair.com
READING – Abbey Gateway, The Forbury. Abbey Gateway Rooftop TourAbbey Gateway Rooftop Tour. 2pm. £15, maximum 15 per tour. No step-free access, uneven steps and floors. Details: https://www.readingmuseum.org.uk
READING – The Castle Tap, Castle Street RG1 7RJ. The Rainbow Barn Dance, hosted by Big Jay. 7pm-11.30pm. Details: 0118 958 0473.
READING – IKEA, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, Pincent Lane RG31 7SD. Balloon artist and face painter for children. 11am-5pm. Free. Details: www.ikea.com
READING – Prospect Park, Liebenrood Road. Car boot sale. Sellers from 6am. Buyers from 7.30am. £10 car, £12 van. Details: 07773 539172.
READING – Reading University Students Union, Whiteknights Campus RG6 6EH. Siren Craft Brew presents Time Hops: a celebration of hops with live music and street food. From 2pm. Details: tkts.me/tl/qwch
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road. Summer crafts and bouncy castles. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
SONNING – Berkshire County Sports Club, Sonning Lane. Round Reading Ultra Marathon – a 50k run round Reading. Starting between 7am and 9am. Details: www.rrun.co.uk
WOKINGHAM – Elms Field. Sunny Saturdays: The Blue Sky Big Band. 11am-1pm.
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Wokingham Art Society 65t summer exhibition. 10am-5.30pm. Paintings, jewellery, ceramics, cards and more. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments available. Details: www.wokinghamartsociety.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 – Crockhamwell Road precinct. Woodley Town Centre presents Saturday market. 9am-3pm. Details: www.woodleytowncentre.co.uk
WOOSEHILL – Woosehill Church, Chestnut Avenue RG41 3RS. Sip and Share with friendship table. 11am-noon, every second Saturday. Details: linkvisiting.org
Sunday, July 31
CAVERSHAM – Waitrose, Prospect Street. Caversham artisan market.10am-3pm.
READING – Forbury Gardens, The Forbury RG1 3BB. Forbury Bandstand concert season: Take Note. 3pm-4.30pm. Free. Details. Whatsonreading.com
READING – The Grumpy Goat, Smelly Alley (Union Street). Beer club: discover new releases. 6.30pm-10pm. Booking essential. Details: www.thegrumpygoat.co.uk
READING – Town Hall, Blagrave Stret RG1. Reading Vintage Kilo Sale. 11am-5pm. £2-£3, under 12s free. Details: Search Facebook for more.
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road. Summer crafts and bouncy castles. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
WOKINGHAM – Elms Field playground, Elms Road. Bottom’s Dream: the story of Bottom from Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream suitable for all the family. 10am-11.15am.
WOKINGHAM – St Paul’s Parish Rooms, Reading Road RG41 1EH. Wokingham Art Society 65t summer exhibition. 10am-5.30pm. Paintings, jewellery, ceramics, cards and more. Free parking, wheelchair accessible, refreshments available. Details: www.wokinghamartsociety.org.uk.
WOODLEY – 2nd Woodley Scout HQ, Vauxhall Drive RG5 4EA. Flea market: toys games, jewellery, vintage, books, DVDs, CDs, furniture, craft, candles and more. 9.30am-2.30pm. Details: 0118 969 9885.
