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☀️ Reading residents, settle the debate…

🌳 Forbury Gardens
OR
🌊 Christchurch Meadows

Which are you choosing for a sunny afternoon?

Let us know in the comments!👇

Still looking for the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day in Reading?

Whether your dad loves a perfectly cooked steak or traditional British cuisine, Reading has plenty of fantastic options to make him feel special this Father’s Day.

Which one would your dad choose? Let us know below! 👇

☁️ It looks like Reading will be under grey skies this weekend, but there’s still plenty going on.

Whether you’re catching up with friends over coffee, heading out for a Sunday roast, browsing the shops or checking out one of the town’s events, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the weekend.

What’s on your plans this weekend, Reading?

Where to watch the World Cup this Summer! ☀️



Where will you be watching it? Let us know!👇

There’s lots going on in Reading in June!🎤 we’ve pulled some events that you should know about!

Teechers at Reading Rep Theatre
📅 Tuesday 2nd June – Saturday 13th June

Twyford Beer Festival
📅 Thursday 4th June – Saturday 6th June

Reading Sausage and Cider Festival at Palmer Park
📅 Saturday 6th June

Howling @ The Moon at Rising Sun Arts Centre Reading
📅 Saturday 6th June

East Reading Festival
📅 Sunday 21st June

Tutu’s Community Festival
📅 Sunday 28th June

Al Fresco Reading: Best outdoor spots to eat & drink!🍽

If you’re heading to Reading this weekend, these are some of the best places to soak up the sun, enjoy a meal and drinks, and sit right by the water👇

🍹 Market House Reading
🍹 The Elm Tree
🍹 Hope and Bear
🍹 Monty's Cafe
🍹 Vino.Vita. Italian Wine Bar Reading

What's your favourite Al Fresco spot in Reading? Let us know! Save this for future heatwaves!☀

Fashion fans in Reading have something new to get excited about as ZARA has officially opened its larger, next-generation store at The Oracle shopping centre.

Now located on Level 2 between H&M and Joe & The Juice, the new-look store offers a much bigger shopping space, featuring womenswear, menswear and childrenswear all under one roof.

Read the full story here: https://www.totalguidetoreading.com/shopping/new-zara-store-the-oracle-reading/

⚽ Where’s the best place to watch the FIFA World Cup in Reading?

We want to know… where do you go to watch the matches?
🍻 Your favourite pub
📺 A sports bar with a massive screen
🏟️ A fan zone
🏠 Or somewhere else

👇 Drop your go-to spots in the comments and tell us why they’re the best!
You might help other fans find their new matchday home.

Tag a mate you’d watch the game with and let’s build the ultimate World Cup watch list! ⚽🔥

What’s On at Reading Rep Theatre 🎭

An exciting summer lineup coming to the stage! Whether you love comedy, musicals, or brand-new theatre created by young performers, there’s something for everyone.

✨ Teechers
📅 2–13 June
A fast-paced comedy following three teens as they bring their school stories to life.

🦁 Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR
📅 22–23 June
Join our talented youth theatre cast for a fun-filled musical adventure the whole family will love.

🎤 Showstoppers 2026
📅 18 July
A vibrant community youth musical theatre choir performance celebrating young voices.

🎬 Dramafest 2026
📅 2–4 July
An incredible opportunity for students to devise, create and perform their own work on a professional stage.

🎟️ Don’t miss out! https://www.readingrep.com/whats-on/

With the weather being more and more unpredictable everyday this week, here's a list of cosy pubs in and around Reading you should visit!🌧

🍺 The Elm Tree
🍺 The Volunteer Theale
🍺 The Bull Inn Arborfield Cross
🍺 Cunning Man
🍺 The Greyhound at Tidmarsh

What's your favourite? Tag a friend you'd take with you!👇