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BUDDING athletes will get their competitive juices flowing on Saturday, June 3, at a special event at the South Reading Leisure Centre.
The Mayor’s Challenge 2023 is open to all children aged from three-10, and will feature a series of sporting tasks. If completed, participants will receive a certificate from the Mayor of Reading.
As part of Reading Children’s Festival, the free event operates on a drop-in basis, although places for swimming must be booked.
The event takes place from 10am-1pm.
For swimming challenge bookings, visit: www.bookings.better.org.uk/location/south-reading/
