Hobby groups in Reading
Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in Reading, as well as people looking to join one.
Prospect parkrun
Running
Prospect parkrun is a free, weekly, community 5k at Prospect Park, every Saturday morning. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - everyone is welcome, whatever their pace.
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Running
Woodley parkrun is a free, weekly, community 5k at Woodford Park, every Saturday morning. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - everyone is welcome, whatever their pace.
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Running
Reading parkrun is a free, weekly, community 5k at Thames Riverside, Reading, every Saturday morning. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate - everyone is welcome, whatever their pace.
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Running
TT Runners is a RunTogether running group, part of England Athletics' network of friendly group runs. They meet at Shinfield - see Whats App. Runs are usually on Tuesday. Sessions cater for all levels runners. Distances: 5 - 10k.
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The Reading Boardgames Social
Gaming group
This local group is based in Reading and plays a variety of boardgames--from light, entertaining ones to heavier Euro-style gaming--in a fun and social atmosphere. Wednesdays are at the Abbot Cook pub in Cemetery Junction and every other Tuesday is at Zero Degrees in Reading town centre. Check out our Facebook page for upcoming events, which usually start around 6:00 with a bit of socializing and chatting before the main games begin an hour later. Everyone's been rather friendly so far. With an emphasis on gaming in public, the group aims to increase enjoyment of the world of modern boardgaming. Additionally, after five visits, members will be given a card entitling them to a 5% discount at two online stores. Contact us via email, Twitter, Facebook, or the newsletter for more info.
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Gaming group
Located at the Reading Ukrainian Club for more than 30 years, our boardgaming and roleplaying group meets every Thursday night from 8:20pm to 11:00pm (RUCC is a members-only club). Visitors can look forward to a cozy, private gathering, as well as a bar serving bottles of Ukrainian beer, wine, soft drinks, hot drinks, and several types of vodka. Longer sessions (usually on the first Saturday of the month, from 12 to 11pm) are also held occasionally - please check our website to get more specific details. With the goal of providing a fun and welcoming environment, we invite all board gamers and roleplayers to join us for an unforgettable evening.
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Gaming group
For those who are in the Reading area, a well-known board game group meets at different pubs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the evening, and Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoon. For more information on when and where to meet, please check Meetup or Facebook.
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Gaming group
This gaming group meets the fourth Sunday every month at Upper Bucklebury Memorial Hall from 2-6 pm, and everyone is invited, young and old. Your £3 goes towards covering the cost of the hall, and we always appreciate it if you bring something to snack on. Bring your beloved games with you and share your favorite for everyone to enjoy. Keep up with us on Facebook and join the group to get news of any upcoming events.
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Lower Earley comic group
Book club
Meets at Run by Ash Library service We read comics... in Lower Earley We meet at: Reading, BERKSHIRE, RG6 4EX Accepting new members Tags ebook, graphic novel
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Book club
There is a creative writing group that meets at Crowthorne Library, led by Jill Harvey-Brown, which is hosted by the Bracknell Forest Borough Council - Libraries. Here, people with an interest in writing can share their ideas and be inspired by each other. All types of writing from stories to poems to novels are discussed. The address for this discussion is 162 High Street, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7AT, and new members are welcome.
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Book club
Gatherings are held at the Volunteer pub on Church Street in Theale, Reading, on the first Thursday of every month from 7-8pm, hosted by Daphne Deacon and Helen Dahlke. The pub is located opposite Theale Library. New members are welcome.
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Book club
Meets at Southcote Library on Run by Sarah Hernik Library service Our book club meets on the second Friday of the month, at 10.30am, in Southcote Hall next to the library. We meet for coffee, chat and lively discussion! We currently have space for new members. Please contact Sarah Hernik or Miriam Palfrey on 0118 901 5955 for more details. We meet at: Southcote Lane, Reading, Reading, RG30 3BA Accepting new members
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Book club
Meets at Tilehurst Library on Run by Sarah Hernik Library service Our book club meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month, at 10.30am, in Tilehurst Library. We meet for coffee, chat and lively discussion! We currently have space for new members. For more information contact Laura Armstrong on 0118 901 5955. We meet at: School Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Reading, RG31 5AS Accepting new members
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Book club
Meets at Reading Central Library on Run by Sarah Hernik Library service Reading Library Writer's group meets the 1st Saturday of the month from 10am -12pm on the 3rd floor of Reading Central Library. This group is open to all. For more information please contact Madeleine Bentley on 0118 901 5955. We meet at: Abbey Square, Reading, Reading, RG1 3BQ Accepting new members Tags writing
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Book club
Meets at Battle Library on Run by Sarah Hernik Library service Our book club meets on the second Monday of the month at 11am in Battle Library. We meet for coffee, chat and lively discussion! We currently have space for new members. For more information please contact Caryl Thomas or Marjorie McClure on 0118 901 5100. We meet at: Oxford Road, Reading, Reading, RG30 1EE Accepting new members
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Book club
Meets at Caversham Library on Run by Sarah Hernik Library service The Caversham Library Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, 6-7 pm at Caversham Library. We meet for coffe, chat and lively discussion! For more information please contact Laura Armstrong on 0118 901 5955. We meet at: Church Street, Caversham, Reading, Reading, RG4 8AU Accepting new members
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Book club
Meets at Tipsy Bean on Run by Daniel Smith Library service Reading Borough Council - Libraries Join our drop-in reading club at Tipsy Bean (in Caversham, Reading) every other Wednesday. FREE entry! Meet other like-minded people while enjoying a drink in your friendly local bar.... join in with conversation, book talks or just enjoy a quiet drink while you read your book in great company! Book swap available - bring along anything you are looking to swap. First meeting (11th March) is an introductory session to get to know each other and plan what books to read and frequency. Free tea/coffee on the first meet. https://www.facebook.com/events/805251946661372/ We meet at: 18 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8JG Accepting new members
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