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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. rdguk.info/AT5y7
Promotional poster for the University of Reading's Festival of Languages, featuring colourful speech bubbles and a crowd.

ALT Promotional poster for the University of Reading's Festival of Languages, featuring colourful speech bubbles and a crowd.

An informational flyer for the University of Reading's language programmes, featuring a crowd illustration at the bottom.

ALT An informational flyer for the University of Reading's language programmes, featuring a crowd illustration at the bottom.

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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 rdguk.info/L6fcL
Two large, ornate traditional puppets towering over a crowd of people on a city street at night.

ALT Two large, ornate traditional puppets towering over a crowd of people on a city street at night.

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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: rdguk.info/txZRn
A promotional poster for the play 'Where Dere's A Will Dere's A Criminal' starring Oliver Samuels, featuring cast photos.

ALT A promotional poster for the play 'Where Dere's A Will Dere's A Criminal' starring Oliver Samuels, featuring cast photos.

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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: rdguk.info/90XjV
Promotional flyer for the Mayor of Reading’s charity fundraising walk in partnership with Walk Works.

ALT Promotional flyer for the Mayor of Reading’s charity fundraising walk in partnership with Walk Works.

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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.
A promotional flyer for a 'Race Conversation' event featuring a photo of three Black women in a meeting.

ALT A promotional flyer for a 'Race Conversation' event featuring a photo of three Black women in a meeting.

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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.
A stone war memorial in Reading covered in red poppy wreaths for Remembrance Sunday, with a purple banner overlay.

ALT A stone war memorial in Reading covered in red poppy wreaths for Remembrance Sunday, with a purple banner overlay.

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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: rdguk.info/aYzio
A collage of photos from 'Through A Different Lens' film screenings, featuring a central QR code and event branding.

ALT A collage of photos from 'Through A Different Lens' film screenings, featuring a central QR code and event branding.

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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
Event flyer for 'Cuba: Solidarity, Not Sanctions' on Monday 19 October at 7.30pm at RISC, London St, RG1 4PS.

ALT Event flyer for 'Cuba: Solidarity, Not Sanctions' on Monday 19 October at 7.30pm at RISC, London St, RG1 4PS.

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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
A group of diverse older adults chatting at a coffee morning event for Black History Month 2026, hosted by Reading Council.

ALT A group of diverse older adults chatting at a coffee morning event for Black History Month 2026, hosted by Reading Council.

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For more information visit rdguk.info/NgQqi

Black History Month 2026

Reading Borough Council

reading.gov.uk
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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
A Black woman in a lab coat and magnifying glasses works on electronics, with text for Black History Month 2026.

ALT A Black woman in a lab coat and magnifying glasses works on electronics, with text for Black History Month 2026.

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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
A smiling man with a beard and glasses wearing a dark blazer, standing in front of paintings in an art gallery.

ALT A smiling man with a beard and glasses wearing a dark blazer, standing in front of paintings in an art gallery.

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For more Black History Month events taking place throughout October in Reading, view the brochure at rdguk.info/79sTe

Black History Month 2026

Reading Borough Council

reading.gov.uk
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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: rdguk.info/lFZUW
A group of people walking through a grassy meadow for The Mayor of Reading's Town Centre Walk.

ALT A group of people walking through a grassy meadow for The Mayor of Reading's Town Centre Walk.

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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
Event poster for BAFA Reading's Black History Month Health Awareness event on 17th October 2026 at Dolphins Restaurant.

ALT Event poster for BAFA Reading's Black History Month Health Awareness event on 17th October 2026 at Dolphins 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
A promotional flyer for a free Global Flavours event at Sanctuary Café during Black History Month, October 2026.

ALT A promotional flyer for a free Global Flavours event at Sanctuary Café during Black History Month, October 2026.

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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 rdguk.info/2Qi3f
Promotional poster for Barbershop Uncut Stories, a prostate cancer awareness event at Reading Rep Theatre in October 2026.

ALT Promotional poster for Barbershop Uncut Stories, a prostate cancer awareness event at Reading Rep Theatre in October 2026.

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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.
Promotional flyer for a Zoom event titled Coaching or Counselling? featuring a professional woman and event details.

ALT Promotional flyer for a Zoom event titled Coaching or Counselling? featuring a professional woman and event details.

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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
Promotional poster for an art exhibition titled The Secret Life of Things by Andre Aghassi at The Rising Sun Arts Centre.

ALT Promotional poster for an art exhibition titled The Secret Life of Things by Andre Aghassi at The Rising Sun Arts Centre.

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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
A pink poster for a Black History Month event in Reading on 10th October 2026, featuring silhouettes and event details.

ALT A pink poster for a Black History Month event in Reading on 10th October 2026, featuring silhouettes and event details.

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