Let’s explore social events in Reading, UK happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Reading where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Reading
Chilli Sessions: Gardening with UnderTwoK
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: UnderTwoK Shop
**Calling all plant lovers!**
Join Undertwok for a fun and informative in-person event where we’ll guide you through the exciting world of potting houseplants! Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or just starting your indoor jungle, bring your favorite plant and get ready to learn.
**Become a plant potting pro:** Our friendly team will walk you step-by-step through the process of potting all ki(…)
Afterwork Thursday Drinks @ Revolucion De Cuba Reading
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Revolucion de Cuba
After the first event went so well, I thought I’d organise a second meet up afterwork drinks. Join us for an evening of professional networking and socializing with fellow young professionals in the Berkshire area.
Whether you’re new in town or a seasoned local, this event is a great opportunity to expand your network, make new connections, and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals.
This c(…)
Reading Dinner Meetup Group for 55s and over – Another date for July
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Clay’s Kitchen & Bar
A smaller group for this venue.
Due to the costs of using the Meet Up Platform we are asking for £2 from everyone who attends an event. I have removed Paypal due to the costs. For those who haven’t paid £10 at the start of the year there will be £2 into my bank account or cash on the night.(…)
July Book Club Meeting
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Castle Tap
Join us for an enriching literary experience where the only rule is there are no rules! Immerse yourself in a diverse world of literature as we gather to discuss books of all genres and styles. Whether it’s fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary works, every reading journey is welcomed and celebrated. Engage in lively conversations, share insights, and foster a sense of community among fe(…)
8pm – book club volunteer pub. The Year of the Runaways by Sanjeev Sahota
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: the Volunteer pub in Theale
Thank you to Michelle for choosing last month’s book, which was a very interesting and a great book for lots of discussion. I am looking forward to reading Janet’s choice. Thank you, Janet 😊(…)
Pool, Pints and Punters @ The Red Cow ☀️🍺🐄
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Red Cow
Come down to The Red Cow (a personal favourite of mine) for some (🤞) sunny garden good times! 🔴🐄
This pub is run by a Nepalese family who shows what real hospitality is! I’ve felt welcomed as a regular there, even if I only make it there once every 6 months! Oh, and did I mention the fooooood! 🇳🇵🍛
Some of you may recall our daytime event last year, where we took over a garden in Caversham f(…)
Let’s get some drinks
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Zerodegrees Microbrewery & Restaurant Reading
Come along and have a drink with your favourite NPC’s!
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**Q: I’m a little nervous, what exactly should I expect?**
A: I usually book a table or two depending on estimated numbers.
Everyone just grabs a space and starts chatting, usually about geeky stuff as we all have that in common, but can be whatever.
There are no talks or anything fanc(…)
Bowling @ Hollywood Bowl – Bracknell NEW DATE
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Hollywood Bowl Bracknell
Who’s up for bowling!
Details:
When: Wednesday 24 July @ 7.15pm (arrive) bowling 7.30pm
Where: The Point, Skimped Lane, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1EN
**Costs: Pricing £11pp for 3 games – requires advance booking. Please RSVP and send your payment (bank transfer / Paypal – details on request). I plan to book for paid attendees on Monday 22/07**
3 hours free parking at The Peel Centre (next to th(…)
Ask the Author! Meet Peter Stothard
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Fourbears Books
Join us for a conversation with author, journalist and critic Peter Stothard.
Peter is the former editor of The Times and The Times Literary Supplement. He was chairman of judges for the Man Booker Prize for Fiction that awarded the prize to Hilary Mantel in 2012. And he is an acclaimed author of several books on ancient Roman history, including:
* [Alexandria: The Last Nights of Cleopatra](http(…)
Meeple of Reading – July 2024 Games Meet – ALL DAY EVENT!!!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: RG1 4QZ
Our venue has a small upstairs hall that seat up to 30 gamers around tables with 4 more tables downstairs in the bar area.
We’re happy to host tabletop gamers / war gamers as long as we have room for the bigger tables that they usually require, but please contact us first so we can check that we have the space.
Gamers of all standards are welcome, plus we’re happy to teach if you’re new to gamin(…)
Board Games @ Bardo
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Bardo Lounge
The planned start time is 6:30pm, but feel free to join later if that’s too early – please just let us know your expected arrival times in the comments.
There’s no fixed agenda for these sessions – ideally we’ll try to accommodate a mixture of:
\- “Light” simple/party games with simple rules that anyone can join in;
\- “Medium” games that require a bit more thought or tactics;
\- “Heavy” games fo(…)
Glowworm Safari.
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: SL6 9RR
This is a real treat! Come and join our ever popular glow-worm safari led by expert Robin Scagill. Robin will give us an introductory talk on glowworms then lead us through the places where the glowworms hang out. This will probably include a careful stroll around the footpaths on the Golf Course where we hope to spot some glowworms and maybe some other nocturnal critters. Do bring a torch – it wi(…)
Board Game Club
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Lismoyne Hotel
The Fleet Board Games Club will now meet every Wednesday in the Resident’s Lounge at the Lismoyne Hotel.
Due to potential space issues we’re looking to restrict the number of people who can attend. If you RSVP “Yes” and find out that you can’t attend for whatever reason then please change your RSVP status to allow others to turn up.(…)
Outdoor Football @ Braywick
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Braywick Park and Sports Ground
A friendly kickabout, open to all levels. Different players each week. Newcomers welcome.
We book the pitch when we hit the minimum of 8 “yes” RSVPs, which we need to do by the day before.
The cost is usually £4-£7, depending how many sign up (£61 for the half pitch or £86 for the full pitch, divided by the number of players)
The money will be collected at the end of the game, whether by cash, (…)
Tuesday night writing group
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: The Bull Bracknell
Welcome to Bracknell Writers Group!
We’re a community of local writers looking to connect with other creatives, get some words down and share our writing journeys.
This is our weekly writing group. Every Tuesday evening we come together in a private room above The Bull to write and connect.
**How does it work?**
We’ll start with fifteen minutes of creative writing prompts to get us warmed up an(…)
FREE Family Yoga Festival in Reading’s Forbury Gardens!!!
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Forbury Gardens
Join thousands of festival goers!!
International Rathayatra festival celebrated all over the world comes to Reading for the 11th time this year!
\*Festival of PEACE, LOVE & UNITY in DIVERSITY!\*
Date: Saturday, 27th July 2024
Time: 12 noon – 5pm
Place: Forbury Gardens, Reading, RG1 3BB
★ Chariot Procession
★ Magic Show
★ Dance Show
★ Henna Tattoos
★ Face Painting
★ LIVE Mantra Music
★ Kirtan Y(…)
Reading African Djembe drumming with Tankata
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Readipop
**Hello and thank you for showing an interest in Tankata Percussion drumming.**
**Please be aware that the Meetup messaging system is not great, the best way to contact me is to email me at [email protected] or WhatsApp/call 07775688288**
**Tankata Percussion is a friendly group that plays and studies traditional rhythms from West Africa in particular Djembe and Dunun Rhythms from the Mali(…)
Badminton Monday Eve @ 7.40pm-9.40pm (Required level: intermediate upwards pls)
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Rivermead Leisure Centre
One court for two hour session – time shared between players (mixed doubles max 6 players ) We often have places, so please get in contact if you fancy playing & I’ll confirm if you’re on the play list the day before the session.
(\*\*Ensure you have messaging TURNED ON in your Privacy -> Contact Notification settings so I can directly message you) Please note, RSVP is not confirmation of partici(…)
Twin Heart Meditation- Ascot
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: North Ascot Community Centre
Wellbeing, relaxation in the heart of Ascot. Meditation is an effective way to increase happiness, reduce stress, enhance focus, achieve calmness and improve overall wellbeing.
Further transform how you feel with a complimentary 10 minutes Pranic Therapy treatment to complete your evening of wellness.
Come and join in every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month.
Drop in basis. Entrance fee by donation(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Reading, you can try out Skiddle.com, Unboxed2022.uk, or Getyourguide.com.
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Gin & Rum Festival – Reading – 2024
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: The Great Hall
The UK’s largest Gin & Rum Festival is coming back to Reading!
Summer Holiday Club 2024
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Saint Paul’s Church Centre
We would love to invite kids ages 4-11 to join us for three days at our underwater themed Summer Holiday Club at St Paul’s Camberley!
Cure It GRP Roofing Course – Anderson Roofing (Wokingham)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Anderson Roofing Supplies Ltd
Learn how to lay a Cure It GRP roof using specially formulated Cure It roofing resins and topcoats with hands-on training.
Home Educators Day – Butterflies and Bees at Woolley Firs Maidenhead – 23 July
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Woolley Firs Environmental Education Centre
Woolley Firs promises a wonderful day of learning about nature conservation, all whilst wandering around our stunning gardens and meadows!
The Kratos Course (UK)
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Westfields Junior School
Take your vehicles to the next level with this two-day course for those wishing to improve and develop their tank painting skills.
A Night of Burlesque
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Sub89, Friar Street, Reading, UK
Get ready for a sizzling evening of feathers, sparkles, and seductive performances at A Night of Burlesque!
Joshfest X RGHC: False Reality, xapothecaryx, Detriment, .threefiftyseven
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: The Face Bar
Joshfest X RGHC presents False Reality, xApothecaryx, Detriment UK, .threefiftyseven and Wasted Mortality
Epilepsy & Rescue Medication – 23/07/2024 – Basingstoke
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Dame Mary Fagan House – Hampshire County Council
This course imparts epilepsy knowledge, seizure first aid, and Buccal Midazolam admin skills, boosting your confidence. Accredited trainer.
A Town Called Wallingford: An Evening with Peter Adamson
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: The Morrell Room
A chance to hear Peter talk about his latest book, both a fascinating dive into Wallingford’s history and a look at the town as it is today
Unwind with Sound: Sound Bath with Crystal Singing Bowls
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: The Roger Morris Community Centre
Come and relax at our “Unwind with Sound: Sound Bath with Crystal Singing Bowls” event, where you’ll immerse yourself in soothing vibrations
Sound Bath @ Soul Barns
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Soul Barns
An evening of deep relaxation with the sounds of the gong, singing bowls & other percussion
An Evening with Greg Coulson – Blue Cavern Music Club, Calico Reading
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: Calico Bar & Eatery
World-class band nights return to Reading, with a special live performance from impressive Blues & Soul singer-songwriter Greg Coulson.
Junk & Wire Sculpture Workshop with Sharon Akers
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: artsHUB @ Watlington Methodist Church
Make fabulous sculpture in the garden using junk and wire. Workshop led by Sharon Akers.
Ola Coffee Co X Anonymous Coffee cupping evening
◦ When: Thursday, Jul 25th
◦ Where: Bia Cycling | The Bia Hub
Join us for a evening all about coffee, learn about the process from bean to cup and become an expert tasting the different flavours.
Ecstatic Dance in the Park With Cacao – Ease & Flow
◦ When: Friday, Jul 26th
◦ Where: Lily Hill Park
Ecstatic Dance in the Park with Cacao – Ease & Flow
Life Drawing – Olympic theme
◦ When: Saturday, Jul 27th
◦ Where: Jelly
Join Artist Cheri Clayton for a gently guided costumed life drawing. Cheri is joined by models with different creative interests
Reading Speed Dating | Ages 38-55
◦ When: Wednesday, Jul 24th
◦ Where: All Bar One Reading
Fun night of speed dating where you are guaranteed to find someone you like! If you don’t; you can come again for FREE! * T’s and C’s apply
Mummy Meet Up
◦ When: Monday, Jul 22nd
◦ Where: Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park
Join us for a Mummy Meet Up where mums can connect, share stories, and enjoy some well-deserved me-time, Babies & children welcome.
Under Cover Comedy Renegade Brewery July
◦ When: Tuesday, Jul 23rd
◦ Where: Renegade Brewery
Join us for a top night of comedy at the Renegade Brewery. A night full of laughs under canvas. Featuring award winning and TV Comedians
