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A group of people are sat down at an arts and crafts table as they paint pictures
24th January 2023

High Street Heritage Action Zone announces three new cultural programme projects on Oxford Road

A new stage of cultural projects celebrating the history of Reading’s high streets has begun, with funding being awarded to three local organisations.

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16th January 2023

New Year drive to improve health and wellbeing across Reading

This January, Reading Council and its leisure partners, GLL, are encouraging residents to make good habits, with several free health focussed courses available, alongside new and improved leisure facilities across the borough.

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The left over whole chicken is sat next to a Christmas cracker and a carving knife. They are all placed on a fine china dish neatly positioned onto a checker tablecloth
12th January 2023

Increase in food waste recycling continues as service expands across more Reading households

Reading Borough Council’s commitment to food waste recycling is continuing into 2023, with more households than ever benefitting from the service.

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9th January 2023

Paralympic swimmer, Graham Edmunds, to officially open Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium

Paralympic swimmer, Graham Edmunds will give Reading’s brand-new Palmer Park Leisure Centre & Stadium, which includes a new 25m community pool, the official seal of approval on Thursday 12 January.

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