The Corn Exchange in #rdguk was opened in 1855. It declined in the late 19th century and again in the 1930's when a new market was opened on Great Knollys Street. It was damaged in WW2 and demolished in 1963. Left image below is in 1870 and right image all that remains today.

One week to go! Deadman presents 'The Freshwater Five', an exhilarating theatre show based on a true story. With powerful storytelling, poetry and moving sea shanties, the show seeks to uncover the truth about 5 fishermen imprisoned in 2011.
Link in bio! #rdguk #theatre

A great bit banter here between Kiri Pr'chard-McLean & Lee Mack!

Kiri's 'Peacock' tour is heading to The Concert Hall, inside The Town Hall on Blagrave Street, on Sat 9 November 2024.

Book tickets now at whatsonreading.com/kiri-peacock

#rdguk #comedy #live #standup

#RDGUK

Labour get voted in.
Traffic mis-management continues.
Fly-tipping continues
Late bin collections continue
Late accounts continue
Still no decent cycling infrastructure
Wasting taxpayer money continues
Etc etc.

Rinse and repeat. Reading deserves better. #rdguk 🤡🥀

Celebrate National Walking Month in May with #Try20 ! Join us at the #ReadingWalksFestival for health and happiness benefits. Book here: whatsonreading.com/venues/reading… 🚶‍♂️🎉 #NationalWalkingMonth #rdguk

'The Berkshire Lady', 2024, acrylic on panel, 21x31cm
#contemporarypainting #contemporaryart #imaginedorders #talltales #westberkshire #newbury #rdguk

The Green Lady (of Donnington Castle) 2024, acrylic on panel, 31x21cm
See the whole series of 'Tall Tales' at:
open-studios.org.uk/entry/2024/art… #contemporarypainting #contemporaryart #imaginedorders #talltales #oswbnh #openstudioswestberkshire #westberkshire #newbury #rdguk

It’s all about The Little Things at Broad Street Mall this May: a week of fun to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 buff.ly/3JRNuz6 #rdguk #rdgNews #BroadStMall

I wonder what’s going on in West Reading tonight? #rdguk

The Council has submitted a legal challenge following the recent Secretary of State decision to allow a developer planning appeal on proposals for Vastern Court in #rdguk
rdguk.info/b9uJH

Boom 💥 it’s Cider time! 🍏🍻🍎

Reading Press has landed…small batch, seasonal, wild fermented, craft cider.

Get yours now The Catherine Wheel Inn at Home Newbury @nagsheadreading Castle Tap @rdng_bsct_fctry #bell_wsl A Hoppy Place. Craft Beer For All. Even you... @thefoxbeerhouse @loddonbrewery #alehousereading
#rdguk

Never ridden a bike before or want to get back on 2 wheels?

We offer FREE adult cycle training for beginners and for rusty riders.

There are also sessions for cycling on busier commuter routes.

Women only sessions available.

rdguk.info/U6m7Y

#rdguk Avanti Cycling

Terraced houses are the property type selling the quickest across the UK, at an average of just 56 days, followed closely by semi-detached houses at 58 days.

#propertymarketuk #EstateAgents #Rdguk

We are delighted to be hosting the first show of the 2024Reading Indi Comedy Fest 🎤😆

Get ready for a night of laughter with Paul F Taylor at Reading Biscuit Factory

🎟️👉 jokepit.com/comedy-in/read…

#ComedyNight #ADHD #Fatherhood #inrdg #rdguk What's On Reading

No thanks. I e-mailed about about suggestion for improvements on communication to residents about delayed late bin collections. He didn't reply. I chased him up when I saw him posting on Nextdoor. He said he didn't reply because it was 'only your opinion'. #rdguk 🤡🥀

Now we've got a fly-shitting problem in Reading too. #rdguk 🤡🥀

Are you looking after someone else’s child? Or is someone looking after your child? This could be #PrivateFostering . If you live in Reading, you must let us know about it.

Read our guide to understand more:
⭐️ ow.ly/SNz850OkET1

#rdguk

'Government seeks views on fines' I'd like to know why it's one rule for Labour councillor's in Reading and another rule for the rest of us? #rdguk 🤡🥀

rdg.today/government-see…