Films at Reading Biscuit Factory this week
READING – The Biscuit Factory, Queens Walk RG1 7QE. They include The Railway Children Return (PG). Thurs 4. Where The Crawdads Sing (15). Thurs 4. Minions: The Rise of Gru (U). Thurs 4. Elvis (12a). Thurs 4. Bullet Train (15). Thurs 4. NT Live: Prima Facie (15). Thurs 4-Thurs 11. Details: readingbiscuitfactory.co.uk
Thursday, August 4
EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Re:Fresh with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
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.
SHINFIELD – Robyn’s Nest School Green, School Green Centre, School Green RG2 9EH. Story time with the elderly: a story read by a Shinfield View Care Home Resident. 11am. Stories suitable for preschool aged children.
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 – The Ship Inn, Peach Street. Comedy on Tap. 7pm. £17. Details: 0118 978 0389.
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 – The Whitty Theatre, Luckley House School, Luckley Road RG40 3EU. Wokingham Film Society presents: Drive My Car (15). £6.50, £4 members. 7.30pm. Details: wokinghamfilmsociety.com
Friday, August 5
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 – Great Hall, University of Reading, London Road RG1 5AQ. The Gin To My Tonic festival. 6pm-10.30pm. £16. Details: thegintomytonic.com
READING – Reading Minster, Chain Street RG1 2HX. Back to Baby family concert: Effie’s Animal Jamboree. 11am. £15 for an adult and up to two children. Details: https://www.bachtobaby.com
READING – Apple store, The Oracle RG1 2AG. Art Lab: Comic Book Adventure with Your Family. For ages eight to 12. 4pm-6pm. Details: 0118 965 9000.
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road. Welly’s Big Dino Weekend. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
THEALE – Library, Church Street RG7 5BZ. Play bridge. Suitable for beginners and experienced players. 10.45am-12.45pm. No booking required. Free. Details: 0118 930 3207, or: thealelibrary@westberks.gov.uk
WARGRAVE – Mill Lane, Lower Shiplake RG9 3LY. Wagrave Regatta. Spectators £8. Details: wsregatta.co.uk
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 church.office@spauls.co.uk.
WOOSEHILL – Acorn Community Centre, Fernlea Drive RG41 3DR. Acorn Cafe with Friendship table. 10.30am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
Saturday, August 6
BRADFIELD – Bradfield Social Club, Union Road RG7 6AE. Men’s and Ladies’ money in/out darts knockout tournament. £5 per player. From 8pm. Details: 0118 974 4760.
EARLEY – Maiden Erlegh Lake and Nature Reserve, Beech Lane end. Earley Town Council green fair: an event promoting green and environmental themes includng plants, butterfly conservation, hedgehog rescue, homemade jewellery, crafts, books, cakes and more. 10am-3pm. Free entry.
NETTLEBED – Nettlebed Community School, High Street RG9 5DA. Art and craft show: items for sale in aid of charity. Noon-6pm. Details: http://www.nettlebed.org, or 01491 641138.
PADWORTH – Village Hall, Padworth Lane. Jumble sale. 2pm-3pm. Donations 10am-11.30am. In aid of village hall.
READING – Biscuit Factory, Broad St. Mall. Blood on the Clocktower games evennng. From 5pm.
READING – Cattle Market, Great Knollys Street RG1 7HU. Reading Farmers Market. 8.15am-noon. Details: www.thamesvalleyfarmersmarket.co.uk
READING – Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Berkshire Heritage Fair organised by Berkshire Local History Association and Berkshire Family History Society. 10am-noon or 2pm-4pm. Free. Details: 0118 950 9553.
READING – Great Hall, University of Reading, London Road RG1 5AQ. The Gin To My Tonic festival. 11.30am-4pm or 6pm-10.30pm. £16. Details: thegintomytonic.com
READING – Great Expectations, London Street. Reading Moot: a get-together for pagans of all paths. Noon-6pm. Details: Search Facebook for ‘Reading Moot’.
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 – The Rising Sun, Silver Street RG1 2ST. Here Comes The Sun Festival: The Mark II, Elucidate, DR SATSO, Grae J Wall and Los Chicos Muertos, Lee Switzer-Woold, Dakorra, Dreading Poetry Slam, Zap! Comedy Team, Cameron Chung, Visual Arts Team and more. Details: 0118 986 6788.
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road. Welly’s Big Dino Weekend. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
SILCHESTER – Village Hall, Little London Road RG7 2ND. Village market: local produce and businesses. 10am-12.30pm. Details: 0118 970 0999 or www.silchestervillagemarket.org.uk.
SINDLESHAM – Bearwood Recreation Ground, New Road RG41 5DX. Kenyans in Reading family fun day: activities for all ages, showcase talent, food and stalls. Noon-9pm.
WARGRAVE – Mill Lane, Lower Shiplake RG9 3LY. Wagrave Regatta. Spectators £8. Details: wsregatta.co.uk
WINNERSH – The Pheasant, Reading Road RG41 4LR. Mates Rates Comedy Club: Alan Francis, Ashih Suri and Carl Richard. From £7.50 plus booking fee in advance, £12.50 on the door. Details: 0118 978 4529
WINNERSH – Bearwood Recreation Ground, New Road RG41 5DX. Kenyans in Reading family fun day: games, stalls, food and more. Noon-9pm. Details: 07939 381116.
WOKINGHAM – Floreat Montague Park Primary School, William Heelas Way RG40 1BG. My Journey Wokingham presents Dr Boke session. 10am. Butterfly and dragonfly walks at Buckhurst Meadows. 10am-noon, 2pm-4pm. Free. Booking essential. Dogs welcome. Details: www.tbhpartnership.org.uk/ event/nature-walks
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, August 7
HURST – Diana Brimblecombe Animal Rescue Centre, Nelsons Lane RG10 0RR. Super Sunday sale: clothes, pet accessories and more. 11am-3pm.
NETTLEBED – Nettlebed Community School, High Street RG9 5DA. Art and craft show: items for sale in aid of charity. 10am-5pm. Details: http://www.nettlebed.org, or 01491 641138.
READING – Forbury Gardens, The Forbury RG1 3BB. Forbury Bandstand concert season: Age UK Community Choir. 3pm-4.30pm. Free. Details. whatsonreading.com
READING – Palmer Park, Wokingham Road RG6 1LF. Reading Mela 2022: cultural performances, fun rides, live music, shopping village, children’s shows, world food corner. Noon-7pm. Details: info@readingmela.com
READING – Prospect Park, Bath Road. Prospect Park Railway public running organised by the reading Society of Model Engineers. From 1pm-3pm. 60p a ride, 10 tickets £4. Traines will run until 3.45pm. Details: prospectparkrailway.wordpress.com
READING – Rising Sun Arts Centre, Silver Street RG1 2ST. Dreading Poetry Slam. 7.30pm. Free entry. Details: www.risingsunartscentre.org
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road. Welly’s Big Dino Weekend. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
TILEHURST – Double Barelled Brewery, Stadium Way RG30 6BX. Reading’s Indie Market. From noon-5pm. Crafts, food, and more. Oh, and beer. Details: doublebarrelled.co.uk
TUTTS CLUMP – King’s Copse House RG7 6JR. Open garden for NGS. Walks through a 40-acre ancient woodland, visit a Second World War air raid shelter. 2pm-5pm. £5. Children free. Details: www.ngs.org.uk
WOKINGHAM – From entrance to Viking Field, off Tanners Row. Evendons Area Residents Association presents a community walk and talk to discuss proposed 375-home development. End point: Ye Olde Leathern Bottel. Free. 4pm.
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 – St John The Evangelist, Church Road. Woodley Wild Church summertime session. 4pm. Story telling round a campfire and a chance to explore hidden corners oft he churchyard. Details: Search Facebook for Woodley Wild Church
Monday, August 8
ARBORFIELD – Royal British Legion, Eversley Road RG2 9PR. Friendship table. 9.30am-11.30am. Details: linkvisiting.org
EARLEY – St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue RG6 7JN. Parenting Special Children: Dads and Male Carers Support Group, for birth fathers and male carers (adoptive parents, foster and kinship carers) of children who have experienced trauma and/or have special needs. 7.30pm. £5. Details: www.parentingspecialchildren.co.uk
READING – Market House, Market Place RG1 2EQ. Rooftop Cinema Club: Downton Abbey: A New Era 8.30pm. £5. Details: 0118 216 1750.
TILEHURST – Library, School Road RG31 5AS. Rhymetime for under fives. 9.45am-10.15am, 10.45am-11.15am. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5109.
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, August 9
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 – The Oracle RG1 2AG. Children’s activities at the beach. Free. Booking essentiall Details: www.theoracle.com
READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Rhymetime for under fives. 10.30-11am. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5103.
READING – Rising Sun Arts Centre, Silver Street RG1 2ST. The Finches social club for people with or without autism. 7pm-9pm. Drinks and snacks available to buy. Music, and friendship. Details: kingwood.org.uk
SHINFIELD – Robyn’s Nest School Green, School Green Centre, School Green RG2 9EH. Interactive story time with Alison H Simpson, author of Bodhi The Pirate Dog. Suitable for under sevens. 10.30am.
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
WOODLEY – Coronation Hall, Headley Road RG5 4JB. WISE Over-50s Forum: Malcolm Phillips from the West Berks Fraud. A talk to learn more about Scams and Frauds followed by Cllr Keith Baker, who will be speaking about the latest proposal to construct a cycleway into Woodley Town Centre along Woodlands Avenue. £3. Raffle tickets 50p each. 2pm-4pm. Details: Woodleywise@gmail.com or call: 0118 969 6206.
WOODLEY – Library, Headley Road RG5 4JA. Sand Art session with Kids Bee Happy with Maddi. 10am-noon. £4 per picture. Drop-in session. Details: 0118 969 0304.
Wednesday, August 10
BARKHAM – Village Hall, Church Road RG40 4PL. Berkshire Bonsai Society meeting. 7.30pm. Details: www.berkshirebonsai.co.uk
EARLEY – Brookside Church, Brookside Close RG6 7HG. Open Door cafe with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
EARLEY – Earley Crescent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive RG6 4HB. MS weekly drop-in. 10.30am-1.30pm Details: 0118 921 0555.
READING – Market House, Market Place RG1 2EQ. Drag Bingo night. 7.30pm. £10 per person. Details: 0118 216 1750.
READING – Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road RG1 5EX. The MERL Family Picnic Event. Free, booking essential. 11am-3pm. Details: 0118 378 8660.
READING – The Oracle RG1 2AG. Children’s activities at the beach. Free. Booking essentiall Details: www.theoracle.com
WOKINGHAM – Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church, Rose Street RG40 1XS. Cafe Mosiac 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
WOODLEY – Crockhamwell Road precinct. Woodley Town Centre presents Artisan market. 9am-2pm. Details: www.woodleytowncentre.co.uk
Thursday, August 11
EARLEY – Trinity Church, Chalfont Close RG6 5HZ. Re:Fresh with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
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.
READING – The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. The History of Reading’s Print Industry Talk – A talk by Paul Joyce. Organised by the Berkshire Family History Society. 2pm-3.30pm. £5. Details: 0118 950 9553.
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
Friday, August 12
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 – Caversham Court Gardens, Church Road RG4 7AD. Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice tea and cake fundraiser from the Caversham Court Tea Kiosk. 11am-5pm.
EARLEY – St Nicolas Church, Sutcliffe Avenue RG6 7JN. Re:Fresh cafe with Friendship Table. 10am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
THEALE – Library, Church Street RG7 5BZ. Play bridge. Suitable for beginners and experienced players. 10.45am-12.45pm. No booking required. Free. Details: 0118 930 3207, or: thealelibrary@westberks.gov.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 church.office@spauls.co.uk.
WOOSEHILL – Acorn Community Centre, Fernlea Drive RG41 3DR. Acorn Cafe with Friendship table. 10.30am-noon. Details: linkvisiting.org
Saturday, August 13
BRACKNELL – South Hill Park, Ringmead RG12 7PA. Paws In the Park dog show and event day. 11am-4.30pm. Free entry. Details: https://pawsintheparkbracknell.co.uk/
BURGHFIELD – Burghfield Community and Sports Association, James Lane RG30 3RS. Burghfield Darts Events presents an evening with PDC professional Cool Hand Luke Humphries. 7pm. Meet and greet with Luke from 6.30pm. £10. Details: burghfieldcsa.co.uk
CAVERSHAM – Caversham Court Gardens, Church Road RG4 7AD. Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice tea and cake fundraiser from the Caversham Court Tea Kiosk. 11am-5pm.
CAVERSHAM – Caversham Methodist Church Hall, Gosbrook Road RG4 8EB. Artists and Makers Fair. 10am. Free entry. Details: jean@alljazzedup.com or 07808 966928.
PANGBOURNE – Allotments, Grahame Avenue RG8 7LF. Pangbourne Allotments open morning. 10am-noon. Free. Produce for sale.
PANGBOURNE – Falklands Memorial Chapel, Pangbourne College RG8 8LA. Pangbourne and District Silver Band 60th anniversary concert, with special guests Mid Michigan Brass Band. 7pm. £10. Details: www.ticketsource.co.uk, search for Pangbourne Silver Band.
READING – Bar 77, Kings Road RG1 3BJ. Reading’s Got Drag: The competition. 8.15pm.
READING – Broad Street. Carnival of the World: live stage and parade. Noon-6pm. Details: culturemixarts.co.uk
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 – Phantom Brewing, Meadow Road RG1 8LB. Brewery tour and tasting. Noon. Booking essential. Details: www.phantombrew.com
READING – Prospect Park, Liebenrood Road. Car boot sale. Sellers from 6am. Buyers from 7.30am. £10 car, £12 van. Details: 07773 539172.
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road. Summer fun and bouncy castles in the park. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
WOKINGHAM – Bond Brews, South Barns, Gardeners Green Farm, Heathlands Road. Bond Brew Tap Yard party. Noon-6pm. Details: bondbrews.co.uk
WOKINGHAM – Elms Field, Elms Road. Kidical Mass family-friendly cycle ride. 2pm. Route will return to Elms Field. Details: Search Facebook for Kidical Mass Wokingham
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, August 14
CAVERSHAM – Caversham Court Gardens, Church Road RG4 7AD. Sue Ryder Duchess of Kent Hospice tea and cake fundraiser from the Caversham Court Tea Kiosk. 11am-5pm.
CAVERSHAM – Waitrose Car Park, off Gosbrook Road. Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market. 10am-3pm.
READING – Abbey Ruins, Abbey Street RG1 3BA. 60 Hour Shakespeare presents ‘Ophelia’ and ‘Mercutio’: The Shakespeare Theatrical Universe. £6. In aid of New Beginnings Reading. Details: search https://www.eventbrite.co.uk for 60 Hour Shakespeare.
READING – Eclectic Games, Union Street. Pokemon Sunday Standard Tournament. From 10.30am. £6. Details: www.eclecticgames.co.uk
READING – Forbury Gardens, The Forbury RG1 3BB. Forbury Bandstand concert season: Woodley Concert Band. 3pm-4.30pm. Free. Details. Whatsonreading.com
READING – Rising Sun Arts Centre, Silver Street RG1 2ST. The Sunday Alternative: a secular community of words and music. Coffee and catch-up. 10.45am-1pm. Details:
www.sundayalternative.org.uk
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road. Summer fun and bouncy castles in the park. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk
SINDLESHAM – Reddam House, Bearwood Road RG41 5BG. Ollie Young Fun Day. 11am4pm. Free entry. Music, Licensed Bar, BBQ, Food, Stalls, Games, Activities, Inflatables and more.
WOKINGHAM – Market Place. Wokingham vegan market. 9am-1pm. Details: www.sparkleveganevents.com
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 – St James Church, Kingfisher Drive. Messy Church goes to the movies: Moana. 4pm-6pm. Bring own snakcs and drinks.
