This Group is open to all and arranges monthly meetings of general interest which appeal to a wide range of people including those of other faiths and none. The Secretary is Mr Philip Cook. If you are interested you may contact him by phone on 0118 3766425. The programme of events for 2026 is available below.

All events in the Downshire Room @ 2.30pm - All Saints Church Hall, Downshire Square, Reading, RG1 6NN (unless otherwise stated)

PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR 2026 and 2027

Wednesday 25th November – ‘Black Gold Black Lungs’ – a talk on coal mining by Lionel Williams

Wednesday 9th December 3pm - 4pm Christmas Cream Tea - £4

Wednesday 27th January 2027 - ‘Nature’s firecrackers; shakes and rumbles’ – plate tectonics, volcanoes and earthquakes – Dr Alison Johnson

Wednesday 24th February 2027– Reading Accordion Group

Wednesday 24th March 2027 – Tins Galore and Bear (s) Behind – Philip Cook

Wednesday 14th April 2027 – A Canadian/ Alaskan holiday – David Morton

Wednesday 19th May 2027– A cog in the machine (my time at the Savoy) – Chris Rudd

Wednesday 16th June 2027 – tba

Wednesday 14th July 2027 – 12.30pm (Annual Toby Carvery meal out)

Wednesday 25th August 2027– Bring and Share Garden Party – Kaikoura

Wednesday 22nd September 2027– Yellowstone – Dr Jane Sellwood