Films at Reading Biscuit Factory this week
READING – The Biscuit Factory, Queens Walk RG1 7QE. They include Where The Crawdads Sing (15). Thurs 28. Keep It Cult: Blade (4K reissue) (18). Mon 1. NT LIve: Prma Facie (15). Tues 2. Details: readingbiscuitfactory.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: holidayclub.caversham@yahoo.co.uk
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: holidayclub.caversham@yahoo.co.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
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, 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.
Monday, August 1
ARBORFIELD – Royal British Legion, Eversley Road RG2 9PR. Friendship table. 9.30am-11.30am. Details: linkvisiting.org
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 – 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, August 2
BEECH HILL – Memorial Hall, Beech Hill Road. Village teas: sandwiches, cakes and tea. 3pm-4pm.
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.
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 – Reading Central Library, Abbey Square RG1 3BQ. Rhymetime for under fives. 10.30-11am. Booking essential, free. Details: 0118 937 5103.
READING – Reading Minster Of St Mary The Virgin C Of E Church, Chain Street RG1 2HX. Craft at the Minster: a craft session for all. 11am-12.30pm. Details: readingminster.org.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 – 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
Wednesday, August 3
EARLEY – Brookside Church, Brookside Close RG6 7HG. Open Door cafe with Friendship Table. 2pm-4pm. Details: linkvisiting.org
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
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 Artisan market. 9am-2pm. Details: www.woodleytowncentre.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.
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
RISELEY – Wellington Country Park, Odiham Road. Welly’s Big Dino Weekend. Details: wellingtoncountrypark.co.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
PADWORTH – Village Hall, Padworth Lane. Jumble sale. 2pm-3pm. Donations 10am-11.30am. In aid of village hall.
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.
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 – 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
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
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
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
