Delighted to learn that #TheHexagon will receive £2m is funding from the #ArtsEverywhereFund, perfect as it builds the new Studio Theatre and creates a venue that #rdguk can be proud of!
@rdgwhatson.bsky.social
The oldest surviving manuscript of the song, loaned from @britishlibrary.bsky.social is on display at @readingmuseum.bsky.social until 9th May.
A historic homecoming, see it while you can! #music #rdg #rdguk
www.readingmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/sum...
An exploration by James Hargreaves Guitar of the origins and controversy of the oldest song with lyrics and notation, ‘Sumer Is Icumen In.’ #music #rdg #rdguk
youtu.be/UPeSYdCCATE
In Reading #rdguk, Stephen Graham will be contesting the Norcot ward of Reading Borough Council for the Liberal Party on the 7th May 2026.
Promoted by Stephen Graham on behalf of the Liberal Party, 12 Dayworth Mews, Lundy Lane, Reading, RG30 2RR.
Some people will know this already but happy to announce I’ve been successfully nominated as the Lib Dem candidate in Norcot, the ward I’ve been proud to call home for nearly two years in Reading. Already hard at work campaigning to show Labour the door! #rdguk #LE26
Tomorrow (Fri April 10th) two #poetry related e vents in #rdguk
Meal and #openmic (music and #spokenword) at Tutu's Ethiopian Table
And #poetscafe @southstreetarts.bsky.social
Chose wisely
Another part of #ReadingUK ‘s grassroots #art culture
Picture from the recent #rdguk zine fair at the Sip_n_Spin
#writtenword
After Easter the regular #openmic events in #rdguk return
Tomorrow (wed 08 April) BoHO Night is back the fisherman's cottage Kenet Side For Music and #spokenword
This is Dreading #Slam host , the Legend that is Richard Stephenson performing his #poem “last dance”
We’re working with @reading-buses.co.uk on a new rooftop solar project!
A new offer linked to this is finally coming soon.
Follow us for updates 💚
#CommunityEnergy #readinguk #InvestInSolar #rdguk #NetZero #RenewableEnergyUK #ReadingBuses #berkshire
Friday April 10th is #PoetsCafe #RdgUk in @southstreetarts.bsky.social
This month featuring local #poets from Two Rivers press
Dreading #slam will be Sunday April 12th
19:30 at the Rising Sun #Arts centre #RdgUK
New #poets and Audience Wellcome
Perform or watch for #free new #poets or audience always welcome
This week's restaurant review features carbs and condolences, in roughly equal measure. #rdguk
ediblereading.com/2026/04/03/r...
Promotional image for a zine called 'pigment: issue 1 - ochres - history, humanity, chemistry & co-existence'. It has a cover with a pattern of painted ochre wavy lines in yellow, orange, red, purple, and brown ochres, and 3 map folded pop-up pages.
Heads up Reading folks - zine fair at the Sip n Spin on Eldon Terrace this aft 1-5pm. I'll be there, so come say hi! #RdgUK
For all the #writers
Progress #Theatre #RdgUK have recently opened their #Write Fest scrip competition.
You chance to get a play performed
Tomorrow (April 4th) will be a good Saturday with two events in #RdgUK #Berkshire
#RDGzinefair by Book face #arts in Sip ‘n’ Spin will include a ‘#poetry #reading by Eric Faiman (well know to Dreading Slam ) and
Rising Sun #Art Market at Rising Sun #artscentre RG1 2ST
#reading by John Giles at #Poetry in the park earlier this year. His #poem is called “knight errant”.
The Park #poets will return to at Tutus Ethiopian Table in Palmer Park #RDGUK 11:00 Sat April 18th
New poets and #poetrylover always welcome
Photo of writer performer Katie Greenall, wearing a blue swimsuit and submerged in a swimming pool. Text overlaid onto the image reads 'Five stars, BingeFringe. Four stars, The Scotsman. Four stars, Corr Blimey. Two Weeks To Go. The Hale presents Blubber, written & performed by Katie Greenall'.
There's just a fortnight until 'Blubber' by Katie Greenall & The Hale dives into #RDGUK!
'An exemplary work on the subject of finding comfort in your own skin” ★★★★ The Scotsman
This stunning show is playful, relatable and moving, get your cossie on and join us 16 April! whatsonreading.com/blubber 🏊
colourful handmade easter eggs with chicks and bunnies nestled in grass
Our Little Dragon Easter Egg Hunt has started at Reading Museum!
Families can also enjoy our Easter Bunny Ears Activity - both available every day during opening hours 🐇 🥚 🐉
www.readingmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/fam...
#RDG #RDGUK #EasterFun #ReadingMuseum
Meal & #openmic at tutus Ethiopian table for April is Friday 10th (18:30 Please let me know by Easter Sunday if you want a place at Dreading #slam #poets table so I get correct numbers for booking
#RDgUK
Meal & #openmic at Tutus Ethiopian table in Palmer Park #rdgUK for April is Friday 10th (18:30 Please let me know by Easter Sunday if you want a place at Dreading #slam #poets table so I get correct numbers for booking
List of#spokenword related events in #Rdguk this April
Check with venues or organisers in case of late changes
hand made masks on a grass background
We are getting ready for the Easter Holidays here at Reading Museum!
From Saturday onwards you can enjoy our Easter Craft packs - available every day throughout the holidays during opening hours.
For more info see the Family Fun page on our website..
#RDG #RDGUK #EasterFun #ReadingMuseum
tomorrow is 4th Saturday of the month (yes #poets can count)
Which means it is #bards in a Bir
@sirencraftbrew.bsky.social
In Friar street #RdgUK #Berkshire
#free #poetry workshop over a friendly beer or tea (not free that the way pubs do business
Start time 13:00
#poem “Hawaiian Shirt” written by #poet John Giles and performed by Clara Smith at recent #openmic in #rdguk. The Pianist is Dillan
Clara will e amongst the #poets at #poetry unbound #socal meetup in the Bull #Bracknell 18:00 on Wed April 1.
a large slab of chocolate with various decorations like small easter eggs.
We're getting ready for the Easter Holidays here at Reading Museum!
Book now for our The Big Chocolate Dig Activity next Wednesday 😋
www.readingmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/fam...
#RDG #RDGUK #EasterHolidayFun
Superstar saxophonist Jess Gillam joins the National Youth Choir and The Gesualdo Six at #rdguk Town Hall on Thursday 2 April. 🎷🎶
Conductor Nic Chalmers explains why this is a must-see.
Interview: cheeselogs.co.uk/2026/03/25/w...
Tix: @rdgwhatson.bsky.social
#JessGillam #NationalYouthChoir
Thank you to everyone who came to this year's Games Day! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did – did you have a favourite game?
#boardgames #TabletopGaming #DnD #TTRPG #ttrpgCommunity #rdguk
23 solar sites across Reading — powering the equivalent of 140+ homes each year!
We are looking to grow this further ☀️
Have a site in mind? Get it touch 💚
#CommunityEnergy #readinguk #InvestInSolar #rdguk #NetZero #RenewableEnergy
Piles of litter in bags ready to be collected after our local litter pick. This was picked up by 2 people in 2 hrs
Bottoms of some drinks cabs picked up in our litter pick this morning. Sell by dates of 2016!
Broken plastic traffic barriers that had been abandoned on the verge and completely overgrown with nettles and brambles
Took part in the Huge Earley Litter pick this morning. Fewer vapes than in previous years but still Red Bull cans and Macdonalds debris everywhere. Retrieved some 10yr old cans @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social #springclean #litter ##Litterpick #Earley #RDGUK
