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What’s on across Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell – December 1-10

by Phil Creighton
November 29, 2023
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A calendar of what's on events. Picture: tigerlily713 viaPixabay

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Friday, December 1

CROWTHORNE – High Street. Late night shopping event, including games, stalls, food and more. 5pm-7.30pm. Mayor to open event at 5pm from Jim Finnie Square. High Street closed to traffic 4pm-8pm.

CROWTHORNE – Wellington College, Duke’s Ride RG45 7PU. Jack Absolute Flies Again. 7.30pm. In aid of the Wellington Arts Fund, supporting the Arts in local schools. Details: wellingtoncollege.org.uk or 01344 444000.

PURLEY – St Mary’s Church RG8 8BJ. From Darkness to Light: an Advent concert. 7.30pm. £12, under 16s £6, plus booking fee. 11am. Details: www.thamesvalesingers.org.uk

READING – Reading Minster Church, Chain Street RG1 2HX. Bach To Baby family concert. £15, up to two children free per adult ticket. Details: www.bachtobaby.com/reading-music-concerts-for-baby-and-family

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READING – Reading Minster Church, Chain Street RG1 2HX. PACT presents Carols at the Minster with Dan Simpson. 6.30pm. £10, £5 children, £20 families of four. Details: whatsonreading.com

READING – Tutu’s Ethiopian Table, Palmer Park Lodge, Wokingham Road RG6 1LF. Tutu’s Fund for the Future event: quiz, raffles, food, drinks and more. Bring cash for raffles. In aid of Ethiopian children. Details: 0118 966 3938.

READING – University of Reading Whiteknights Campus RG6 6UR. Winter festival: family fun, stalls and more. Free entry. 5pm. Details: [email protected]

READING – Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 Kings Road RG1 4LS. Victorian Christmas. 7pm. Details: 0118 929 9911.

TWYFORD – Across London Road. Twyford Together Christmas street fayre. 6pm-9pm. Details: twyfordtogether.org

WOKINGHAM – Market Place RG40 1AS. Vigil calling for end of gender-based violence. Bring a torch and dress for the weather. 7pm.

WOKINGHAM – Masonic Centre, Reading Road RG41 1EG. Chemogiftbags Christmas quiz night with Thai supper. 7pm. £20 per person. Booking essential. Details: bit.ly/CGBQuiz

Saturday, December 2

BARKHAM – Village Hall, Church Lane RG40 4PL. Barkham Pre-school Christmas fair. Games, crafts, reptiles, raffles and more. Noon-3pm. Free entry. Details: www.barkhampreschool.net

CAVERSHAM – St Peters Church, The Warren, RG4 7TH. St Peter’s Christmas Market,

Treasure Island, Hoopla, Crafts, Tombola, Guess the Weight of the Cake, Guess the Horse’s name and much more. Delicious refreshments plus homemade seasonal foods to buy. 10am-12.30pm. Details: ww.stpetercaversham.org.uk

FINCHAMPSTEAD – Siren Craft Brew Tap Yard, Unit 18, Alberto House Marino Way RG40 4RF. Siren Santas Grotto Meet and Greet and Christmas market. Details: www.sirencraftbrew.com

HENLEY – St Mary’s Church, Hart Street RG9 2AU. Transatlantic Travels: Violin and Piano Recital by Hannah Roper and Anita D’Attelis. 1pm. £15. Details: www.hannahbethanroper.co.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.

PANGBOURNE – Village Hall, Station Road RG8 7AN. From Darkness to Light: an Advent concert. 7.30pm. £12, under 16s £6, plus booking fee. Details: www.thamesvalesingers.org.uk

READING – Cattle Market, Great Knollys Street RG1 7HU. Reading Farmers Market. 8.15am-noon. Details: www.thamesvalleyfarmers market.co.uk

READING – Blue Collar Dining, Hosier Street RG1 7JL. Reading Lantern parade: GLOW. 5pm. Route ends at Forbury Gardens. Details: https://www.visit-reading.com/whats-on/christmas

READING – IKEA, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, RG31 7SD. IKEA REadings’ Festive Family weekend: games, crafts, activities and special offers for IKEA family members. 11am-5pm. Details: https://www.ikea.com/

READING – Phantom Brewng Co, The Haunt, Meadow Road RG1 8LB. Phantom’s Start Of Christmas Party. 1pm-6pm. Free entry. Stallholders, gifts and taproom. Details: https://www.phantombrew.com/

READING – Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 Kings Road RG1 4LS. Victorian Christmas. 7pm. Details: 0118 929 9911.

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

WINNERSH – St Mary the Virgin, Church Close RG41 5NA. Gratis Choir presents A Twelvemonth. 3.15pm. Free, retiring collection for Just Around The Corner. Details: gratischoir.org.uk

WOKINGHAM WITHOUT – Pinewood Bar and Cafe, Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road. Burledance Naughty and Nice festive extravaganza with The Velvet Coquettes. 7.30pm. £12 on door. Details: Search Facebook for Burledance Naughty and Nice festive extravaganza.

WOOLHAMPTON – The Rowbarge, Station Road RG7 5SH. Christmas market: craft stalls, seasonal refreshments and more. 11am-4pm. Details: 0118 971 2213.

Sunday, December 3

BURGHFIELD – St Mary’s Church, Church Lane RG30 3TG. Burghfield and Mortimer’s Christmas concert with the South Berks Concert Band. 7pm. £10, under 16s free. Details: www.southberksmusic.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 – IKEA, Pincents Kiln Industrial Park, RG31 7SD. IKEA REadings’ Festive Family weekend: games, crafts, activities and special offers for IKEA family members. 11am-5pm. Details: https://www.ikea.com/

READING – Reading Minster Church, Chain Street RG1 2HX. Trinity Concert Band Christmas concert in aid of Stepping Stones DS. 4pm. £13, students £7, under 16s, Ukrainian refugees and newcomers free. Details: trinityband.co.uk or 0118 449 2099.

READING – Rising Sun Arts Centre, Silver Street RG1 2ST. Christmas art market. 11am-4.30pm. Free entry. Dreading Poetry Slam. 7.15pm. Details: risingsunartscentre.org

READING – Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 Kings Road RG1 4LS. Contemporary carol service. 6pm. Details: 0118 929 9911.

SWALLOWFIELD – Village hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. The Russell Players present The Panto Puzzle. 7.30pm. £12, under 18s £5. From Swallowfield Stores or: 07862 390053. Details: russellplayers.co.uk

TILEHURST – Double-Barrelled Brewery, Unit 20 Stadium Way, Tilehurst RG30 6BX. Reading’s Indie Market at Christmas. 1pm-6pm. Details: doublebarrelled.co.uk

TWYFORD – Bell Corner. Twyford Together Christmas Lights Switch-On. 5.30pm. Details: twyfordtogether.org

WOKINGHAM – Corpus Christi Church, Sturges Road RG40 1UX. South Berkshire Singers and St Teresa’s school choir Christmas Celebration concert. 4pm. £5, children free. In aid of Corpus Christi Africa fund.

WOKINGHAM – Market Place RG40 1AS. Vintage and antique street market. 10am-4pm.

WOODLEY – Across town centre, Crockhamwell Road. Woodley Christmas Extravaganza 2023: stalls, entertainment and more including Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow, BWCB Liquorice Allsorts Clarinet Group, Bulgarian folk daners, Olga and her talented dogs, Charis Anne, Glee Club, Borderline Morris and more. 10am-3pm. Entry free. Details: www.woodleytowncentre.co.uk

WOOLHAMPTON – The Rowbarge, Station Road RG7 5SH. Christmas market: craft stalls, seasonal refreshments and more. 11am-4pm. Details: 0118 971 2213.

Monday, December 4

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.

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 5

CAVERSHAM – Library, Church Street RG4 8AU. Rhymetime. 10.15am-10.45am and 11.15am-11.45am. Booking essential. Free. Details: 0118 937 5103.

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.

LOWER EARLEY – Salvation Army, Chalfont Close RG6 5UG. Singing By Heart: For those living with dementia and their carers or if you just want to come and sing. 11am. Details: 0118 931 0760.

READING – Museum, Blagrave Street RG1 2BA. Under the Bed and Among the Dead: Monsters in Ancient Egyp: tDr Jordan Miller from the University of Cambridge about the fearsome qualities of some famous (and lesser-known) supernatural beings from ancient Egypt. 5.30pm. £3. Ages 14 upwards. Booking essential. Details: https://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/

READING – Town Hall, Blagrave Street RG1 2BA. Launchpad’s Carols By Candlelight 2023. 6pm. £12, under threes free. Details: launchpadreading.org.uk/donate

READING – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Rhymetime. Booking essential. 10.30am. Details: 0118 937 5950.

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 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. Woodley Light Operatic Society presents The Pirates of Penzance. 7.45pm. Details: 0333 666 3366.

Wednesday, December 6

EARLEY – Brookside Church, Brookside Close RG6 7HG. Open Door cafe with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org

SWALLOWFIELD – Village hall, Swallowfield Street RG7 1QX. The Russell Players present The Panto Puzzle. 7.30pm. Charity night in aid of Parenting Special Children. Details: russellplayers.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

WOODLEY – The Oakwood Centre, Headley Road RG5 4JZ. Woodley Light Operatic Society presents The Pirates of Penzance. 7.45pm. Details: 0333 666 3366.

Thursday, December 7

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 – 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: [email protected] 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 Plant 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

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 – 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

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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 WITHOUT – Pinewood Leisure Centre, Old Wokingham Road. Pinewood Miniature Railway Mince Pie railway rides. SOLD OUT. Details: www.pinewoodrailway.co.uk

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