Reading’s Remembrance events this year:
📆 9 Nov: Remembrance Sunday - a church service at Reading Minster at 9.25am, followed by a march to Forbury Gardens and two-minute silence at 11am.
📆 11 Nov: Armistice Day - two-minute silence at Forbury War Memorial (11am).
ALT Poppy flowers in the corners of the poster. The text reads: Remembrance Sunday & Armistice Day. 9 & 11 November 2025. On 9 November members of public are invited to attend the Remembrance Service at Reading Minster at 9.25am followed by a march through the town centre to the Forbury Gardens at 10.15am. The Remembrance Ceremony at the Forbury War Memorial will include the laying of wreaths and a two-minute silence at 11am. Tuesday 11 November marks Armistice Day this year, with a two-minute silence at Forbury Gardens War Memorial at 11am. Members of the public are again invited to attend.
Yesterday we officially named a local landmark in Reading as Windrush Roundabout. This is a public tribute to the Windrush Generation and the incredible contributions they have made to our town.
ALT The Mayor of Reading Cllr Glenn Dennis, Cllr Karen Rowland and Cllr Mohammed Ayub unveiling the Windrush Roundabout sign. The text on the sign reads: Windrush Roundabout. Honouring the contribution of the Windrush Generation in Reading. 1948-1971. Dedicated by Windrush descendant: Cllr Glenn Dennis - Mayor of Reading 2024-25
Bring your team and test your knowledge at the Charity Quiz on Thursday 15 May at Reading Town Hall. You can also try your luck in the Silent Auction, featuring amazing prizes.
All profits go to the Mayor’s Charity Fund.
For more info and tickets ➡️ rdguk.info/YwyS4
ALT A question mark on a purple background. The text reads: Charity Quiz and Silent Auction. Bring your team to support good causes
Buzz 18 serves households at Kenavon Drive, fitness fans at Rivermead, pupils at River Academy, residents & businesses in Portman Road & communities in Kentwood Hill & Tilehurst Triangle.
It was launched on 2 April 2024 & has many loyal customers.
#rdguk@reading_buses
RT @Keeping4KW: Christmas is not merry for everyone. It’s OK to not be OK. If it’s too much, help is out there.
ALT A list of support group and helpline telephone numbers. Text is black on a white background framed with a border of holly and pine branches. The number for Samaritans is in red.
This Friday 29th November Reading women are invited to reclaim the night, supporting the campaign to end violence against women and girls. Meet at 5.30 by the Town Hall.
Thanks to women who made placards for the Reading Labour Councillors who will be marching.
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TORY LEADER KEMI BADENOCH HAS MADE £12 MILLION WORTH OF UNFUNDED SPENDING COMMITMENTS EVERY HOUR
Image of Kemi Badenoch, £20 notes and a clock
Women & girls of Reading - It’s time to Reclaim the Night 2024! Ladies from all backgrounds & ages are invited to take to the streets and campaign for the right to feel safe at night - Let’s #ChangetheStory#EndGenderBasedViolence 👩🏻💼🪧♀️
Residents are rightly concerned about developers planning to buy plots of land on Kennet Meadows.
I asked the Environment Secretary to meet me and local residents to discuss this important issue.
I was pleased that he agreed to a meeting.
Proud to support a clean energy revolution at Labour conference for @serauk but also radical and brave action for clean air, clear skies, a rich land and safe rivers.
A national government working with councils to give our daughters and sons a stake in the future
#LabConf24
I welcome the swift action taken by the new government to scrap the Ofsted single word judgment of schools, and its replacement with an evaluation of a range of areas giving a fairer and more accurate understanding of school performance.
Pakistan Independence day at the Reading Pakistan Community Centre was a wonderful event and it was good to be able to show my support for the local Pakistani community.
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Despite delays and funding challenges, the #WesternRailLinkToHeathrow remains the no.1 infrastructure priority for the Thames Valley region.
To boost our economy and environment, this 4 miles rail link, promised by the last government, needs to be built.
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