Afternoon Talks

Talks start at 2:00pm and are in the Abbey Baptist Church, Abbey Square, Reading, RG1 3BE. There is no local parking, but all main bus services are just a short walk away (Jackson’s Corner Bus Stop). The talks last about an hour. There is no booking required to attend talks. Members please bring your membership card. Guests may also attend and will be asked to pay £2.00.

Tuesday, 9th September 2025From the Page to the StageJennifer Cowling
Tuesday, 14th October 2025The Kennedys – Saints or SinnersPeter Hague
Tuesday, 11th November 2025The Good, the Bad and the Downright FunnyJackie Dimmock
DecemberNo talk
JanuaryNo talk
Tuesday, 10th February 2026Magic and Mentalism – Defying LogicSteve Wilkinson
Tuesday, 10th March 2026History of GinJennipher Marshall-Jenkinson

Evening Talks

Evening talks start at 7.30pm and are held in St. Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Earley, RG6 1EY.  There is parking in the school playground (further along Church Road), and for those with difficulty walking some limited parking is available in front of the hall.  The Number 17 bus is just a few minutes walk away (Three Tuns Stop).  The talks last about an hour.  There is no booking required to attend talks.  Members please bring your membership card.  Guests may also attend and will be asked to pay £2.00.

Tuesday, 23rd September 2025Curtains Up – a Look at the History of Venues Belonging to Reading ArtsKatie Amos
Tuesday, 28th October 2025The Secret Life of ColourJennipher Marshall-Jenkinson
Tuesday, 25th November 2025Jenny’s BeesJenny Morgan
DecemberNo talk
Tuesday, 27th January 2026Robert TebbuttDr David Lewis
Tuesday, 24th February 2026AGM
Tuesday, 24th March 2026The Magic of the AlphornFrances Jones

Other Activities

Each of these activities is arranged individually but they do require booking.  Booking arrangements are similar to day trips and these activities are included in the booking form sent with member’s bi-annual newsletter.  Spaces sometimes remain available for these events after the closing date.  To check, look at the Latest News page and then contact the Organiser. 

Tuesday, 9th December 2025Carols and Readings
Thursday, 15th January 2026Winter Lunch