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Would you like to get away from your desk, get some exercise, meet new people and get to know our great town of Reading ...
19/10/2026

Would you like to get away from your desk, get some exercise, meet new people and get to know our great town of Reading a little better?

Caroline and Liz from Walk Works and I are looking forward to Reading residents joining us for a lunchtime fundraising walk around the town centre this Wednesday, 21 October.

We'll be setting off from the Forbury Bandstand at 12.30pm for a guided walk in and around Reading town centre. The walk is approximately 2-3 miles long and will take around 45 minutes.

All money raised will go to my chosen charities: ABC to read, Refugee Support Group and Sport in Mind.

To book your place, please sign up via the link in the comments. There is a suggested donation of £6 to take part in the walk.

Thank you for your support!

Judicial Service 2026, Friday 9 October.A big thank you to Stewart Turkington Photography for the photos.
15/10/2026

Judicial Service 2026, Friday 9 October.
A big thank you to Stewart Turkington Photography for the photos.

Join me, Caroline and Liz from Walk Works for a fundraising walk around the town centre next Wednesday, 21 October.We'll...
13/10/2026

Join me, Caroline and Liz from Walk Works for a fundraising walk around the town centre next Wednesday, 21 October.

We'll be setting off from the Forbury Bandstand at 12.30pm for a guided walk in and around Reading town centre. It is around 2-3 miles and will be around 45 minutes. It is a perfect opportunity to get away from your desk, get some exercise, meet new people, and get to know our great town of Reading a little better.

All money raised will go to my chosen charities: ABC to read, Refugee Support Group and Sport in Mind.

To book your space, please sign up via the link in the comments. There is a suggested donation of £6 to participate in this walk.

Thank you for your support!

On Friday 9 October the Deputy Mayor Cllr Amjad Tarar was joined by the Mayors of Berkshire, the Lord Lieutenant and the...
13/10/2026

On Friday 9 October the Deputy Mayor Cllr Amjad Tarar was joined by the Mayors of Berkshire, the Lord Lieutenant and the Mini Police for the annual procession to Reading Minster Church and Judicial Service marking the ceremonial opening of the Crown Court.

Could you clock up 100km in 10 days and help support better mental health in our community?Starting on World Mental Heal...
08/10/2026

Could you clock up 100km in 10 days and help support better mental health in our community?

Starting on World Mental Health Day, 10 October, Sport in Mind's annual 100K Your Way challenge is back.

The idea is simple: complete 100km over 10 days, your way. Walk, run, cycle, dance, swim or choose whatever way of moving works for you. Every kilometre counts.

When taking the challenge, you can choose to fundraise for Sport in Mind. The money raised will help the charity reach more children and adults experiencing mental health challenges and give them opportunities to experience the positive impact of physical activity.

As Sport in Mind is one of the Mayor’s chosen charities this year, why not join the Deputy Mayor of Reading, Councillor Amjad Tarar, on Saturday 10 October between 10am and 11am at the Upper Mall outside Boots in The Oracle Shopping Centre as he starts the cycling challenge? While the Mayor is unfortunately unable to attend as originally planned, the Deputy Mayor will be there to lead the event. Come along, add a few kilometres to the total, and show your support for Sport in Mind.

Please join me, Caroline and Liz from Walk Works for a very special fundraising walk around the town centre on Wednesday...
05/10/2026

Please join me, Caroline and Liz from Walk Works for a very special fundraising walk around the town centre on Wednesday 21 October.

We'll be setting off from the Forbury Bandstand at 12.30pm for a guided walk in and around Reading town centre. It is around 2-3 miles and will be around 45 minutes. It is a perfect opportunity to get away from your desk, get some exercise, meet new people, and get to know our great town of Reading a little better.

All money raised will go to my chosen charities:

ABC to read is a children’s literacy charity supporting primary school children across Berkshire who are struggling to read.
Refugee Support Group is a local charity helping refugees and asylum seekers in Berkshire to rebuild their lives with advice, education and support.
Sport in Mind is the leading mental health sports charity in England and Wales. Their mission is to transform the nation’s mental health through sport.

To book your space, please sign up via the link in the comments. There is a suggested donation of £6 to participate in this walk.

Join me as I challenge the people of Reading in a virtual challenge to cycle 100km in one day! That’s the same as cyclin...
01/10/2026

Join me as I challenge the people of Reading in a virtual challenge to cycle 100km in one day! That’s the same as cycling from Reading to Bournemouth or Brighton!
Test your strength and stamina against me for this fantastic challenge to help raise funds for Sport in Mind - the leading mental health sports charity in England and Wales, transforming mental health through sport. They deliver programmes using physical activity to promote wellbeing, especially for those facing the greatest barriers.

📆 Saturday 10 October, 10am - 4pm
📍 The Oracle, Reading


Come along for some fun and light exercise all whilst raising money for this wonderful charity.

Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 21 September to 4 October this year, and it was a pleasure to meet David Sutton and repres...
29/09/2026

Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 21 September to 4 October this year, and it was a pleasure to meet David Sutton and representatives from RISC, World Shop, Global Refills & Room Hire last week and learn more about their work. Thank you for showcasing a wonderful display of fairtrade products at the Civic Offices and highlighting the positive impact Fairtrade has on communities around the world.

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