What's on this weekend in Reading? (11th October 2025)

Open Mic Night 11 October 2025 📍 St Leonard's Church, Pyrton Lane, Watlington, OX49 5LX  

Calling local singers, musicians, dancers, comedians. Come down and have a go performing. A fun and relaxed event.  

🗓️ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 (19:00)  

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5-Course Meal - Wine & Dine at The Reading Room 📍 The Roseate Reading  

An Autumn Chapter offers a one-night celebration of Britain’s harvest season. Diners enjoy a guided five-course tasting menu created by the Executive Chef. Each course is paired with wine in the Reading Room.  

🗓️ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 (19:00)  

Embodied You - An Autumn Day Retreat 📍 Lutman's Haven, Knowl Hill, RG10  

Join us for Embodied You - An Autumn Day Retreat. Reconnect with yourself. Embrace the beauty of the Autumn season.  

🗓️ Sun, 12 Oct 2025 (09:30)  

Kundalini awakening & Cacao Ceremony 📍 57 Armour Hill, Tilehurst, RG31 6JH  

Join us for a powerful Kundalini activation session. Heart warming Cacao. Kundalini awakening with Cacao Ceremony.  

🗓️ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 (18:30)  

McCaffertys Irish Bar and Music Night - Reading 📍 Reading  

An evening of Irish music at McCaffertys. Expect jigs, reels, and lively tunes. A social evening with music and atmosphere.  

🗓️ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 (21:00)  
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AROUND TOWN

🎞️ Post Office play to tour UK following Reading kickstarter: A production about the Post Office scandal originally commissioned by the University of Reading will embark on a UK tour. The play secured £85,000 from Arts Council England. Its development highlights the University’s creative contribution.

🎭 Into the World of Stonehenge- presentation by Professor Duncan Garrow, October 2025 Public Lecture: This event features Professor Duncan Garrow delivering a presentation on Stonehenge in October 2025. In-person registration is already full, but livestream registration remains open. The lecture continues the University’s public engagement series.

🏥 Circle Reading Hospital offers free PSA tests for prostate cancer: One in eight men will get prostate cancer in their lifetime. Circle Reading Hospital is offering free PSA tests to encourage early detection. The initiative raises awareness where no national screening programme exists.

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

💰 Fund donates more than £18k to grassroots projects across Berkshire: A community fund has distributed more than £18,000 to grassroots initiatives across Berkshire. The grants will support local projects improving social and environmental wellbeing. The funding aims to strengthen community engagement.

🧑‍🎤 Students paying £2,200 extra for ‘concerning’ energy bills: Students are spending about £2,200 more yearly due to rising energy costs. The University of Reading’s Energy Advice Service helps reduce unnecessary expenses. The initiative supports fairer energy use for students.