Tomorrow! The launch of The Many Faces of Oxford Road, a book covering the stories, experiences and memories of the people who call that part of our town home. Brought to you by Reading's High Street Heritage Action Zone, Uni of Reading, Reading Borough Council and Baker Street Productions whatsonreading.com/venues/univers…

Some 28 members of Reading Civic Society held their annual lunch this year at the The Rising Sun, Reading. First first time we had been as a group. Vsuccessful. Course followed course smoothly - not always the case with 28 in the group. Good sized portions.

Know a voluntary group doing great things for the community? >3 volunteers, running > 3 years , volunteer led, great organisation in all respects? Nominate them for the KIng's Award VS, the MBE for Voluntary Groups. You can nominate them to 1st Dec via kavs.dcms.gov.uk

Passed Paddington today tucking into a sandwich, shopping in Waterstones completed. Waterstones have a new "Children's Bookshop", first day the sign has been up. What had Paddington bought? A member of staff whispered "He asked for his hero - Rupert the Bear Album 2025"

20 people took part in the first of Terry's Walkabouts of the Kendrick Conservation area . Who knew in the late 1880s -90s there was a massive swimming pool in South St, lasted 10 years. £160 raised for his charities. Eyes opened. Great fun.

As part of your "one a day" lets have a look at some Heritage and Blue Plaques in Reading. Information compiled by Reading Civic Society members. Where to start? The Nerk Twins. Who on earth were they? Well J+P. Read on readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/the-n…

So to continue Reading' s Blue Plaque story this is our second in a long run. Today its Dr Addington so we move from Nerks and Beatles to the good Dr. ??Who you ask? readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/dr-an…

Reading's Heritage / Blue plaque number 3. The story of Mary Russell Mitford "Distinguished Authoress" who won £2 Million in the lottery with magic numbers which enabled her father to build 39, London Street. readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/mary-…

No 4 of Reading's Heritage and Blue Plaques .. Its all about the biscuits but the date is wrong. Text on the website by Reading Civic Society members. readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/huntl…

Plaque 6 - another "one a day" revealing Reading's Heritage and other plaques. Text on the website by members of Reading Civic Society. The first of the Red ones, there are two to men of the Fire Service who gave their all in service. readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/neil-…

Reading Heritage Plaques No 5 . This time in slate on the entrance to a car park to a former Mayor. readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/maure…

Plaque no 7. To former Fireman David Barnes. The Red Plaque Project and Firefighters 100 Lottery are administered by the Fire Brigades Union. #firebrigadesunion #redplaqueproject readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/david…

Another of Readings Heritage plaques in brass under a bridge in West Reading but where is it? readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/leona…

Another Heritage Plaque. This time up at the university to Geoffrey Goddard. Who? Its all in the Sky Man. Geoffrey Goddard - Reading Civic Society

I attended The Look Draw build Awards last night as a DL.9 Bristol Primary Schools participated and the STEM influence for the young participants was palpable. Well done to the organisers ⁦Reading Civic Society⁩ and the many sponsors and the wonderful GWR ⁦Lord-Lt of Bristol⁩

A plaque up at the University to Geoff Goddard , musician and songwriter. Think Johnny Remember me. readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/geoff…

Its the start of the football season so let's go to Reading Football club for the next one. ReadingFootballClub readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/mauri…

One last one plaque for this evening. Holst paints the sky red. Up at the university. @readinguniversity Whatson in Reading readingcivicsociety.org.uk/heritage/gusta…