Reading Civic Society

11/09/2026

Heritage Open Days have started. Many great events in Reading

We have organised two talks on the afternoon Friday 18 September about the historic Jacksons Department store and then contrasting this with shopping in the Oracle today. To find out more go to https://www.readingcivicsociety.org.uk/news/jacksons-and-modern-shopping

The first talk at 2pm is fully booked with 45 people.

There are spaces on the 2nd talk starting at 3:40 (arrive from 3:30pm). Booking is required. Please go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1999195404271

23/08/2026

FoCG, neighbourhood Events, picnics, litter picks, Community Safety, heritage, conservation, UoR, Christchurch Green, Elmhurst Road, Cintra Park

21/08/2026

Ongoing works in Reading.

Pollarded trees by the old Police Station Site (to be known as Flint St if and when developed). The planning application has been submitted.

On Friar Street able to see through to the centre of the Queen Victoria Street Site and works undertaken

15/08/2026

Surprising to see in Chronicle that Barclays has opened a new office in Apex Plaza. Forbury Rd by the Station (formerly the pink bolb).

With nearly 120 employees......IN AN OFFICE good heavens how traditional is that.

Brings together teams specialising in banking, relationship mgt and technology.

Back to the future!

Karen Rowland Reading Conservation Area Advisory Committee

14/07/2026

To access the 16 Heritage walks and building visits with university links go to this site and book. It includes 3 of the Kendrick Conservation Area and beyond, 6 of Reading and the University at Times of War and 2 tours of Foxhill House, now the Dept of Law

This collection shares all the Centenary Heritage Tours taking place in 2026.