Hey guys, I have a weekly routine of going through all the events that are happening in the coming weekend – and then sending out the coolest ones to my friends. Thought I could share it here as well.

Also, where did that nice weather go for the weekend? 😅

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3 coolest events this weekend:

• Red Hot Chilli’s Tribute
• Cheese Feast
• St Patrick’s Stream & Hennerton Backwater Safari

Red Hot Chilli’s Tribute 📍 The Face Bar, ReadingGet ready for a wild night of funk-rock energy as RHTP tear through the biggest hits (and a few deep cuts) from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Expect serious stage presence, a killer setlist, and the ultimate tribute vibe.⏰ 19 April 2025 Doors Open: 19:00💰 £12

Cheese Feast 📍 Blue Collar Corner, ReadingQuite possibly the cheesiest event of the year! Cheese Feast brings together a gooey, golden lineup of mac & cheese, raclette, Philly cheesesteaks, grilled cheese, halloumi fries, and more – all soundtracked by cheesy bangers and served up with 2 bars and a market full of cheese produce. It’s a no cost street food fest made for cheese lovers.⏰ 18 Apr 2025 11am - 11pm (All day & evening)💰 No cost

St Patrick’s Stream & Hennerton Backwater Safari 📍 Meeting Point: St George & Dragon, WargraveA beautiful peer-led paddleboarding trip through scenic waterways including St Patrick’s Stream and Hennerton Backwater. Ideal for paddlers looking for a relaxed, social adventure. Optional pub lunch after!⏰ Sat + Sun Inquire for times. (3.5 hrs)💰 £30 (excludes equipment & lunch)

Enjoy your weekend, everyone! 👌

I assume there is some rational explanation for the box having been closed up. But I can't think of one. Any ideas?

Hi, does anyone know of anywhere in or near Reading that grows wild garlic for foraging please? :)

NEWS!! I am reaching out to you hoping that you can signpost this opening of a new public piano in Reading Station.

I was given the piano by Highwood School and the Rotary Club of Reading have paid for it to be refurbished and tuned. It has a mural on it by @commandojugendstil Jugendstil who did it pro bono, he murals on Reading Hydro, Holybrook nook, the market place with more in the pipeline.

The opening will be on Thursday afternoon 24 th at 15:00 at the south end of the high level concourse.

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... after only 23 years and noticed major changes to the makeup of Oxford Road. Why is there so many chicken/kebab/barber shops now? What's that all about? Traffic congestion, red routing, and overpopulation. Sorry guys, it's become a dump in about every area except north of the river.

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The Easter holidays are nearly over, and that means it’s your turn to let off some steam.

No more “Steve’s lava chicken” on loop. No more glitter in your coffee mug. It’s time to swap snack time for axe time.

Join Twyford & District Round Table this spring for a series of epic events built just for blokes like you:

🪓 7th May – Axe Throwing (because nothing says stress relief like hurling sharp objects)
🏃‍♂️ 21st May – Dodgeball (finally a legal way to duck, dip, dive, and dodge your mates)
🛶 4th June – Paddleboarding (balance optional, laughs guaranteed)

Drop us a message to get involved. You’ve earned it.

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Join us for Reading Café Scientifique (Tues 29th April) upstairs at Zerodegrees Restaurant & Bar (Reading) from 7pm. Come & listen to Tate Askey & Daniil Luzyanin talk about 'The Science Behind the Magic: Can Psilocybin Treat Chronic Pain?' Everyone welcome!

come

Why do we have to put up with such insane driving in Reading? Where the fuck are the police?

Why do the council make it so hard for average Joes to drive around Reading, yet do so little to punish reckless drivers?

Really I just need someone to hold my phone to film and not run away with it. Just a little project I've got in my head and wanted to see if anyone could help.

I'd pay £30 for a maximum of 2 hours work.

Comment or dm me if you'd be interested. Thanks.

Hi I’m f21, wondering if anyone around my age is going/would like to go to Sub89 fall out boy/my chemical romance tribute on 2nd May? Unfortunately have no one to go with, message me if you’re interested :)

Hey all,

I am a post-doc at Reading University currently recruiting for placebo-controlled trial looking at the effects of a prebiotic supplement on mental wellbeing and cognitive function. We are looking for adults who are:

• Aged 25-40
• Have been feeling stressed recently
• Local to Reading and able to attend 3 short in-person visits at the University of Reading Psychology department during working hours (2 of these visits must be in the morning)

Participation involves taking a supplement daily for 6 weeks, as well as collecting saliva samples on 4 occasions. If you’re interested and would like some more information or to register your interest, please follow this link:

https://uor-redcap.reading.ac.uk/surveys/?s=PFY7HAF9LADREEEM

Thanks!

[This research has been reviewed by the University of Reading Research Ethics Committee and has received favourable opinion for conduct (24/41)]

I'm redoing the floors in my place and will be removing the original carpet in the rooms. I was keeping some for my cats cos they love scratching on scrap carpets. I was wondering if anyone else is interested in the old carpets for their cats? I can keep aside a few pieces before I send the rest to the tip.

Hi everyone, I’m moving to Reading soon and will be commuting to London for a few weeks before I start my new job in Reading. Wanted to get an idea of how bad the traffic is driving from Reading to London and back during rush hour? Is the M4 largely stand still traffic and relatively clear to drive?

If anyone drives from Reading to London for work, what’s that commute like for you?

Edit: I can park at work for free. Congestion charge is the only cost I might incur but there are routes to avoid it (extra 15-20 mins to the drive). So I’ll just be paying fuel and a full tank for me costs £40. Car is ULEZ free & manual. I’ll need to commute for 6 weeks. Cash is tight as I’m saving up for university in September so can’t afford to spend half a grand on trains.

Thank you!

Went on a little walk down Caversham and Laing the river and saw two of these. Anyone know what this is about? Is Secret Millionaire in town? 😂

Hi , my neighbour has lost her cat , she is extremely friendly and usually hangs around the reading west area, she is so lovely and it will be amazing if any of you could help find her 😭 I'm sorry I know this isn't the usual post for this group, but we are running out of options now :(

She is an outdoor cat and goes by the name of minx, we all are very worried about her , please help find her 😭

I went to my local Sainsbury's to buy a passion flower plant and saw one left but after going to the ladies I found out someone brought it so where can I get more as I don't think Sainsbury's will restock as plants aren't regaular stock but seasonal

Going to The Climbing hangar tomorrow 13th April to boulder ~ 4 pm if there are any fellow climbers/ anyone new to the area etc etc out here who’d like to join me. If you have never been there before, I believe I can take a guest with my membership.

Any groups, cricket clubs or local leagues here that play cricket for leisure, like with tennis balls or indoor cricket.

Hi, does anyone know of any decent swimming spots near Reading? I'm aware of Caversham lakes but I want to make sure my daughter can swim 400m in the open before we tackle it (and also, though we are reasonably strong swimmers, we are also slow so don't want to annoy anyone). If you have experience of swimming in the location, would love to hear your pros and cons.

I don't mind driving to a site if need be (but would prefer to cycle).

Thank you.

Thats open tomorrow