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Celebrate Reading’s languages, cultures and multilingual communities with a week of events for all ages! Join the University of Reading from 2-6 November for workshops, film screenings, Q&As and more.

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❗ Due to the forecast weather conditions, the Diwali Light It Up Festival, originally planned for Saturday 24 October in the Town Centre, has been rescheduled to Saturday 7 November.

For more information about activities on the day visit https://t.co/f9sGTj2kWA

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Caribbean comedy legend Oliver Samuels brings Where Dere's A Will Dere's A Criminal to The Hexagon on 23 October! Join a star-studded cast for a hilarious tale of family, inheritance and unexpected twists.

Book tickets: https://t.co/IbBh6EMJnp

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Join @mayorofreading, Caroline and Liz from Walk Works for a fundraising walk around Reading Town Centre in support of @ABCtoread, @ReadingRefugees and @sportinmind.

📆 Wednesday 21 October, 12.30pm
📍 Forbury Bandstand, Forbury Gardens

Sign up: https://t.co/aOeWKgarO4

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Join a conversation on anti-black racism by those who experience and witness it. Be seen, be heard, be supported.

📆 Tuesday 20 October, 6pm - 8pm
📍 Council Chamber, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2LU
ℹ️ Email [email protected] for registration.

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8 November - Remembrance Sunday: the service at Reading Minster (9.25am), followed by a march to Forbury Gardens at 10.15am and the Remembrance Ceremony at Forbury War Memorial. On Armistice Day, 11 November, a two-minute silence will be held at 11am.
All welcome to attend.

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❗ Please note that the BHM Film Screening by Through A Different Lens, scheduled for Sunday 1 November, has been cancelled.

Explore other Black History Month events taking place in Reading this October - check out the brochure: https://t.co/8Ly0BZz3pu

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Join RISC for a discussion on solidarity with Cuba and the impact of sanctions on healthcare, education and daily life.
📆 19 Oct, 7.30pm
📍 RISC, 35-39 London St, RG1 4PS
🎟️ Free, no booking required

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For more information visit https://t.co/zTkPXhmyRE

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Join Reading Elderly Befriending Scheme for a Black History Month celebration featuring speakers including Prof Ellis Osabutey, Pauline Forester and the Mayor of Reading, plus music from Julia Titus.

📆 19 Oct, 10.30am-1.30pm
📍 Reading Quaker Meeting House, RG1 2SB

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Discover Black Inventors, a Black History Month pop-up exhibition celebrating creativity and innovation and highlighting often-overlooked pioneers. Inspiring stories and achievements for children, parents and teachers.

📆 17 Oct - 3 Nov
📍 Battle Library
🎟️ Free drop-in event

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For more Black History Month events taking place throughout October in Reading, view the brochure at https://t.co/oIf8ZBnBBC

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Explore a captivating exhibition of oil paintings by Syrian Artist Ahmad Alazami at The Rising Sun Arts Centre this weekend.

📆 Saturday 17 October and Sunday 18 October, 11am – 8pm; opening event on Saturday 17 October at 5pm – 7pm
ℹ️ Free event

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Join @mayorofreading, Caroline and Liz from Walk Works for a fundraising walk around Reading Town Centre in support of @ABCtoread, @ReadingRefugees and @sportinmind.

📆 Wednesday 21 October, 12.30pm
📍 Forbury Bandstand, Forbury Gardens

Sign up: https://t.co/m3soOcM0SN

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Join Barbados and Friends Association in Reading for a Black History Month Health Awareness & Community Event. Enjoy inspiring talks, music and community activities. Blood pressure checks will also be available on the day.

📆 17 October, 1pm
📍 Dolphins Caribbean Restaurant

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🥘 Celebrate global flavours at Sanctuary Café, where food brings people together. Pop in on 16-18 October & 23-25 October at 10am to enjoy delicious dishes inspired by cuisines from around the world.

📍 @ReadingRefugees, Sanctury Café, 35-39 London St, RG1 4PS
ℹ️ Free event

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Following sold-out performances across London, Barbershop Uncut Stories is coming to Reading, bringing powerful conversations about prostate cancer, men's health and wellbeing to communities across the UK.

📆 Fridays 16 and 23 October, 7pm – 8.45pm

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Explore the differences between coaching and counselling at this online event by Envision Counselling. Find out how they differ, what are the benefits and how you might get started.

📆 Tuesday 13 October, 6-7pm
Please email [email protected] for the Zoom link.

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Discover sculpture by Iranian artist Andre Aghassi at The Rising Sun ArtsCentre. Inspired by Persian history and traditions, this free exhibition explores how everyday objects can tell stories of culture, identity and heritage through art.

📆 10-11 Oct, 11am-5pm
🎟️ Free

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Join The Jamaica Society & Friends Reading for an afternoon of storytelling, poems, singing, steel pan, music, dancing, quiz and refreshments.

📆 Saturday 10 October, 3pm - 6.30pm
📍 Norcot Mission Church, Brockley Close, Reading RG30 4YP
🎟️ Adults £10, children under 12 free