Whitley Festival celebrates its people, places and stories

• Free events, activities and performances from 19 to 23 October
• Exhibitions, talks, walks, theatre and workshops
• Activities for all ages and backgrounds
• Opportunities to explore Whitley’s history, stories and community spirit
• Art displays and family history sessions throughout the week

Whitley Festival – Our Home will bring local people together through a week of free events, activities and performances. Everyone is welcome, including long-time residents, newcomers, families and older people.

Schedule

Monday 19 October

11am: A Glimpse into Wartime Whitley, WCDA Café

5.30pm: Whitley Festival Launch Event, WCDA Café & Hall

5.30pm: Whitley Park School Art Showcase, South Reading Community Hub

Tuesday 20 October

10am: Reading Local Studies Library: What We’ve Got and How to get the Most Out of It, WCDA Café

3.30pm: Whitley Park School Art Showcase, South Reading Community Hub

Wednesday 21 October

4.30pm: Whitley Park School Art Showcase, South Reading Community Hub

5pm: Film Workshop, WCDA Café

Thursday 22 October

6pm: Rank & File Theatre – Common Ground, WCDA Café

6pm: RABBLE Theatre – Whitley Our Memories, WCDA Café

Friday 23 October

10am: The Cowsey Community Walk, meet at WCDA Cafe

12.30pm: Berkshire Family History Society, WCDA Café

Monday – Friday: Our Schools’ History, WCDA Café

Councillor Jacopo Lanzoni, Lead Councillor for Leisure and Culture, said:

“This inaugural Whitley Festival aims to celebrate the people, heritage, stories and creativity of this important part of Reading.

“The week will be an opportunity to bring all parts of the community together to meet and chat with local artists, explore exhibitions, enjoy creative displays and take part in conversations that reflect what makes Whitley such a special place to call home.

“Whether you have lived in south Reading all your life or are a newcomer to the area, young or old, I am sure everyone will learn something new from coming along to the Festival events.

“I would like to thank all the local organisations and individuals who have put so much work into organising this celebration of Whitley and its people.”