Monthly mental health peer support meeting with a guest speaker from Age UK Berkshire about services for over-55s in Berkshire.
Expert roundtable on the legal and political implications of US sanctions against the International Criminal Court and the Court's digital resilience.
Free seminar led by mindset coach Chris Hunt on strategies for performing under pressure, for athletes of all levels.
Free beginner taster session of tag rugby, a minimal-contact version of the sport, at Reading RFC with a post-match social.
Free night of strategy and deception games, with Mafia and UNO, pizza and soft drinks provided by UoR PakSoc.
Volunteer-led session for new and expectant parents to meet and play with their babies, alongside a free drop-in Baby Cafe for feeding support.
Free guided walking tour marking the University of Reading's centenary, exploring the town and the University during the First and Second World Wars.
Armistice lecture by Dr Chris Kempshall on how soldiers from Britain, France and the United States viewed one another during the final year of the First World War.
Free film festival with short films and documentaries from filmmakers around the world.
Open event at Reading College's King's Road campus to showcase courses, meet staff and talk to Careers Advisors about apprenticeships and higher education.
Free weekly drop-in session for babies and young children to introduce them to language and rhyme, with a parent who must stay.
Free weekly beginner steel pan workshops for children aged 8 to 16, led by Mary and her team of Steel Pan Music Tutors with RASPO.
Public two-minute silence led by the Mayor of Reading, Cllr Paul Gittings, at the Forbury Gardens War Memorial.
Free screening of the climate and nature crisis film 'People's Emergency Briefing' followed by a guided conversation on personal and community solutions.
Free social chess session open to all skill levels, with no partner needed, hosted by R.S.V.P. at Siren Craft Brew.
Free networking evening with pizza and drinks hosted by RG NextGen in collaboration with Stantec.
Afternoon of activities for new families with children from Reception to Year 6 at The Abbey Junior School, with dinner on the house.
Informal sustainability meetup to discuss environmental topics over a pint at The Castle Tap, hosted by Austin Jacobs.
Free screening of the short film 'In the Same Frame: Two Lives, One Frame' followed by a guided group discussion, hosted by the Reading Interfaith Group and the Dialogue Society.
Free screening of the documentary 'The Invisible Mammal', about bats and white-nose syndrome, presented by the University of Reading and the Earley Environmental Group.
Free property networking evening with a UK market update and structured networking for property investors and professionals.
Live show by the Edinburgh roots rock, blues and psych band Liz Jones & Broken Windows at The Castle Tap.
Free taster session for beginners to try tag rugby, the non-contact version of rugby played with Velcro tags, at Reading RFC.
A half-hour wellbeing walk around Whiteknights Lake led by Reading Men Walking and Talking, with friendly dogs, to mark Men's Mental Health Month.
Free information session by the student charity Choose a Challenge inviting students to join a team that summits Mount Toubkal in the High Atlas.
Free 18+ night of rock and indie covers by AUDIOTONIC at The Purple Turtle in Reading.
Relaxed 5K morning run with coffee and pastries, a guest Q&A and a raffle for Brooks shoes at Up & Running Reading.
Free workshop for young people interested in STEM, with talks and interactive sessions from Abbey School alumnae and an industry specialist.
Free morning for families considering nursery or reception to play, do a craft session, meet the nursery and admissions teams and try the school's shortbread.
Student-led evening of music and readings at the University of Reading to remember those who served and reflect on peace and community.
Free workshop for Berkshire educators on how to guide students into the Film and TV industry, hosted by Screen Berkshire.
Public day of research presentations, panels on sustainability and specialty chocolate, and tastings by fine chocolate makers at the University of Reading.
Free beginner's meditation session presented by the Isha Foundation, guiding participants through the Isha Kriya practice.
Free evening of live music from seven Radio Wigwam artists, billed as 'Rock The Ferryboat', at The Ferryboat.
Prophetic gathering of prayer, revelation, healing and deliverance led by Prophet Joseph Peasah and hosted by Dunamai Global Prayer Ministry.
Free hands-on festive makeup session to create radiant skin and enhance natural features for the holiday season.
A free over-18s meeting of the West Reading Cookbook Club where attendees cook and eat dishes from 'Parsi' by Farokh Talati.
Free live music gig by Vanquishe at Florida in Reading.
Free monthly drop-in afternoon for carers and loved ones to socialise, share stories and reminiscences inspired by the museum's collections.
Informal roundtable of legal leaders to discuss the future of AI in law over food and drinks, with no sales or AI hype.
Free networking evening about LifeWave's wellness technology and business opportunity, part of the LifeWave UK Roadshow.
Free in-person session by the Centre for Autism Wellbeing Hub's Practitioner SIG on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), with Alesha and Hilary Harvey.
Bi-weekly knitting and crochet group for all skill levels, with advice from professional knitter Irene from Woolly Wol and the chance to knit bobble hats for the Big Knit.
Free lecture by linguist Professor Federico Faloppa on how hate speech works and how language can be used to build understanding and belonging.
Free networking brunch hosted by the Berkshire Women's Business Circle for women in business.
Free workshop led by surgeon Dr Shonnelly Novintan for students preparing for medicine applications, with personal statement advice, interview techniques and mock interviews.
Cooperative choir of women, non-binary and genderqueer people in Reading, singing their own arrangements in a safe and inclusive space.
Monthly meeting of the Youth Panel, a programme for 14-18 year olds to work as change-makers in Reading's museums and heritage sector.
Monthly forum for cultural organisations and creatives to discuss climate and environmental issues, with a talk by Berkshire Music Trust.
Summit by Thames Valley Police and CAV-Communities Against Violence to tackle knife crime and child criminal exploitation, with an 18+ indoor session and outdoor youth activities.
Live music event with live sets and interviews filmed in an old-school TV show style, hosted by Kia.
Free drop-in Christmas market with over 50 local stall holders, the Reading Museum shop, mulled wine, mince pies and traditional mead.
Free exhibition at Watlington House on 200 years of Reading's weather.
Free open day at the London Women's Clinic in Reading to meet fertility specialists, tour the clinic and have a free mini consultation.
Keynote address by Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, on AI-generated image-based violence against women and girls, followed by a Q&A.
Interdisciplinary conference marking the University of Reading's centenary, with a keynote by Professor Benedetta Cappellini, research talks and a migration panel.
Free fireside chat with Extend Robotics CEO Chang Liu about AMAS, the company's AI-assisted teleoperation platform for robot arms and humanoids.
Guided heritage walk marking the University of Reading's centenary, exploring the town's connections with the university during the First and Second World Wars.
Free family-friendly winter celebration with live music under festive lights, a festive sing, a craft workshop, face painting, reindeer, festive food and drink and an indoor winter market.
Informal gathering run by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Homebirth Team to learn about homebirth options and hear guest speakers' homebirth stories.
Free networking session for Christian women in business to pray, reflect and form prayer partners around the theme 'Faith Over Fear'.
A weekend of interactive arts activities, cabaret, folk music and a campfire singsong, billed as 'The Buy Nothing Festival' to avoid Black Friday consumerism.
Free open morning for prospective Reception students and their parents to explore The Abbey Junior School through interactive activities.
Tiki-themed late-night night of RnB, house and hip hop with resident DJs at Reading Lola Lo, with free entry for the first 100 people.
Weekly Saturday evening of acoustic sets by bands and artists at The Ferryboat, presented by Wigwam LIVE.
Free Christmas art shop with original work by Jelly studio artists, Associate Artists and New Wave Creative Network makers on Broad Street Mall.
Free networking event for business leaders using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), hosted by Stryde at the Crowne Plaza Reading East.
Free Christmas evening market with local and independent sellers offering handmade crafts, unique gifts and festive treats at The Quad.
Free monthly meet-up for emerging artists and creatives aged 18-28 to experiment, collaborate and grow, with mentoring support from Jelly.
Free lecture by Professor John Marenbon on 'Philosophy and its Past: A Canon or History?' at the University of Reading.
Free ceilidh dance evening with recorded lively music and a dance caller, for all ages and skill levels, marking the launch of the first annual village Ceilidh.
Free Christmas arts and crafts market with independent makers, handmade crafts, unique gifts and locally made food and drink.
Free property roadshow by Majlis Real Estate with DAMAC senior sales managers and a UK-based UAE mortgage specialist.
Free session of the cooperative choir She+Choir, for women, non-binary and gender-queer people to sing its own arrangements.
Free Christmas party with live music from Cheap Suits, Pixelstorm, Isaac Neilson and Mr Pineapple at The Purple Turtle in Reading.
Free term-time session for children aged 2 to 4 to learn to balance and glide on two wheels at Woodford Park Leisure Centre.
Free Christmas party of the Reading Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tilehurst.
Indie and alt rock band Jody & The Jerms play a Christmas shindig at The Castle Tap with mulled wine, festive surprises, a charity collection and a free download of their Xmas single.
Free turn-up karaoke session hosted by Purple Turtle at the Railway Tavern in Reading.
Free breakfast briefing for HR professionals and company directors on the key employment law developments of 2026 and the 2027 changes.
Cooking club session where members cook a recipe from 'Rambutan' by Cynthia Shanmugalingam at home and bring it to share and discuss.
Family fun morning with sports, science experiments, creative workshops and coding for girls aged 2 to 11 and their parents.
Open event day at The Abbey Junior School in Reading.
Informal discussion group where people gather to drink tea, eat cake and talk about death, run by the Reading Death Collective.
Taster morning for children in Reception to Year 5 to experience a day at The Abbey Junior School, with lessons, a school lunch and the climbing wall.
Free wedding fair with local suppliers at De Vere Wokefield Estate, aimed at couples who have already chosen their venue.
A Cookbook Club evening where attendees cook at home a recipe from 'Taste Tibet' by Yeshi Jampa and Julie Kleeman and bring it to share.
Roadshow meeting where the Chair and CEO of CILT UK meet Central Southern Region members to discuss the future of the logistics, transport and supply chain profession.
Networking lunch with drinks, nibbles and pizza for finance professionals, entrepreneurs and startup founders in Reading.
Industry show for public-sector fleet professionals with a conference, exhibition, outdoor vehicle display, awards and a gala dinner at Reading Football Club.
