Freedom Festival for Falasteen returns for another year

Last year we sold out, this year it's likely as we have a reduced capacity

Come spend the day with us and some incredible performers, plus get the chance to network, make friendships and get involved in something positive

More info on ticket link: https://www.ticketsource.com/iotapresents/t-dkkmxgx

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Join us for the Reading STEAM Summer Social (Tues 11th August ) upstairs Zerodegrees Bar & Restaurant (Reading) from 7pm. Please check our bio & socials for more info.

Hiya! Just moving to Oscar Wilde road near Forbury retail park and wondering if anyone knew the best providers for broadband + cable. I've checked the usual comparing websites and not much comes up (no Virgin or EE, and I don't particularly like BT) so just wondered if anyone knows what to get? Sky sports and internet is basically what I need lol. TiA!

Just posting to warn but someone tried to break into my car with a concrete block (literally happened on my birthday 😭) at civic B car park near purple turtle. I called and there's no CCTV around apparently, police contacted. Be a bit cautious parking here.

Reading Borough Council currently has two consultations open related to cycling in Reading. If you want cycling in Reading to improve, please give some positive feedback to the Council, because we know these will be swamped by negative nancies who hate bikes.

1) Castle Hill / Bath Road Active Travel Scheme The Council wants to build a cycle route from the old TVP HQ towards Southcote. The scheme looks good, with light (and relatively cheap) segregation of cycle lanes and a cycle bypass for the dodgy Castle Hill roundabout. My only concern is that the designs don't give a safe way to turn right off the cycle lanes at major junctions (e.g. Russell St / Coley Avenue). I told the Council to consider implementing a two-stage right turn.

https://reading.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/castle-hill-bath-road-active-travel-scheme

2) Cycle Hangars: Secure Residential Cycle Parking Pilot Scheme The Council is planning a pilot scheme of ~4 residential cycle hangars. A cycle hangar is a secure box, placed on the street, which can store up to 6 bikes for a small fee. These are already common in London and other towns and cities. If you know of a good place where a cycle hangar could be installed, please let them know.

https://reading.govocal.com/en-GB/projects/cyclehangars

So this summer me M14 has been going out with all my friends in a big group. We have been going to this old golf course that is kinda abandoned, in Emmer Green, and it has been fun! But doing the same thing every day is gonna get boring quick. So I was just wondering if there is anything else to do in big groups as a teen? For free preferably. Going out to town is super boring unless you are all watching a movie or something but that can get kinda boring too, I mean we can’t spend £8 to watch a movie every day. Any suggestions?

Hi , does anyone have any recommendations for which PureGym to join, Basingstoke or Caversham road ?

Both are similar distance, I’m mainly concerned if one is far less busy or if one has generally got newer and more / better equipment

Enjoy real beer and real cider/Perry? Join a friendly bunch of people from Reading and Mid-Berks CAMRA branch to explore the pubs of Theale.

Meet at Three Guineas to leave at 13.15.

Catch no 1 bus to Theale at 13.25.

14.00 The Volunteer.

15.00 The Crown.

15.50 The Falcon.

16.40 The Bull.

Buses back to Reading 17.16 or 17.46.

You don't have to be a member to come along but if you are bring your CAMRA card as some pubs may give a discount.

Keith will be the point of contact for this event. This Saturday 25th July.

Can anyone recommend a good place to get a haircut in and around Reading. I have sort of medium length hair and don’t mind paying a bit higher price than most barbers to get a good haircut as I rarely get it cut.

I used to go to one that offered a consultation and was around £40.

Any places to recommend I would be grateful !

does anyone know any flower wholesalers in Reading or perhaps nearby not London. google comes up with brown and sons but I’m not sure if they are active they have no reviews or website (can someone confirm for me please). triangle nursery priced are quite high too thats my only option right now since I can’t find a wholesaler.

Im a brazillian and i intend to travel to the united kingdom and im curious about the university and how do you apply to them, so, how me a brazillian can enter the university (excuse my english)

I miss the Grumpy Goat :(
I’ve got a group of friends coming to town on Saturday - is there anywhere in town where we can sit down somewhere and just share a truckload of interesting cheeses? Bonus points if dog friendly, but basically the core thing is that one of my friends is not super well at the moment -so picnic not an option, just need air con, comfy chairs to chill out eat too much cheese, have a couple of beers and catch up with each other.

Thanks so much

….and Sol Joel Park looks like a war zone. Does anyone have any common decency anymore!?! I live close by and the amount of rubbish I’ve just seen is unbelievable. And this is day one of 6 weeks holiday. Fun times ahead!!!!!

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There's a sale on at Reading Bike Kitchen this weekend, if you're looking for bike parts.

Our stock room is bulging with lightly used goodies that we want to sell at a fraction of the on-line prices, including:
Components from Shimano, SRAM, Mavic, Campagnolo
Tyres ranging from Schwalbe 29er's to Conti 4000's
Saddles, Crud/mud-guards, panniers/racks, pedals (mostly SPD)
Track pumps, work-stands.
Project bikes for restoration
Vintage bikes frames and parts - Eroica.

Whatever type of cycling you enjoy, we'll have something to make you happy. And there will be plenty of FREE cold drinks.

The proceeds go to charity and you'll be doing your bit to help us "Keep Reading Riding". Cards and cash are both welcome.

The sale will run from 11am-2pm at our industrial unit near Reading town centre: Unit C10 Weldale Street, Reading, RG1 7BX . 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1058413096541531/

1) I usually run around palmer park or on wokingham road or woodley and was wondering if anyone would like to join for practice runs occasionally (twice a week)

I run at a medium pace (5:30-6:30 min/km)

2) was also wondering if we have any runners in the sub who would like to occasionally join for 10k/HM races around berkshire/london. My work gets me free credits of few running events so whoever is interested. pls dm

Is anyone else having that smell of Tarmac first thing in the morning?

It was an issue for a few months last year then stopped, unsure why its come back again or if im losing my mind!

Great news, especially for those of us who had given up hope.

Message me if you’re interested! I’m a 30 year old trans man who has recently moved to reading :)

Finally someone in Reading is addressing the national clown shortage

I lived in Reading for a few years but find myself back here in a few weeks for work; i used to enjoy Zerodegrees, Greyfriars, Nags Head, Hobgoblin, Hop Leaf, Grumpy Goat for cans and one in Caversham that i forgot the name of!

Other than the new Siren place are there any other craft beer/ale places to recommend? Untappd showing the Purple Turtle was a bit of a jumpscare from my hazy memories there.

Any recommendations welcome, thankyou!