Reading

Not every kind of help needs tools or a car. Sometimes a walk, a phone call or a coffee together is exactly what someone is missing, especially people who live alone. Would you like to give some time for a chat in Borou…

Almost every neighbourhood is home to people with many different first languages. In a language exchange two people learn from each other: half an hour in one language, half an hour in the other. Real friendships often …

Where do you actually meet up when you don't want to stay at home all the time? Youth centre, skate park, library or the meadow by the river: every place has its spots. Which hangouts in Borough of Reading can you recom…

Your first own money disappears fast if you're not careful. A simple trick: write down everything you spend for one month, and you'll see where it goes. Put a small amount aside at the start of each month before buying …

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Borough of Reading? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Borough of Reading, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Borough of Reading, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

=== Origins === Occupation at the site of Reading may date back to the Roman period, possibly in the form of a trading port for Calleva Atrebatum. However, the first clear evidence for Reading as a settlement dates fro…

Reading ( RED-ing) is a town and borough in Berkshire, England, and the county town of Berkshire. It is Berkshire's largest town, with a total population of 203,795 in its built-up area as of 2021. Most of its built-up…

Piano concerto in a minor, op. 16 - iii. allegro moderato molto. Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata no. 15 in d major, op. 28 'pastorale' - ii. andante Musopen · Public Domain

Wind sextet in e flat, op. 71 - iv. rondo - allegro Musopen · Public Domain

"An Artist's Life" waltz by Strauss Musopen · Public Domain

Final Can Can section from the overture to Jacques Offenbach's opera Orpheus in the Underworld Musopen · Public Domain

Frederic Chopin - Mazurka in C major, Op. 68 no. 1 Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain