Reading Arts - Official site for Reading Arts and Theatres, part of Reading Borough Council. Site includes information about the theatres, festivals and arts development in Reading.
RFM - Reading Community Radio Ltd - Applicant for the license to become the new commercial radio station for Reading. Provides an insight into the application process and RFM believe they are the best choice.
Reading Libraries - Details about each library. Also information on library services and online library catalogue.
Progress Theatre - Self-governing, self-funding theatre group. It operates in the voluntary sector, is a registered Charity and maintains its own 99-seat theatre.
Reading Film and Video Makers - Active group of keen film-makers and videographers who meet regularly and aim to help, support and encourage anyone interested in film or video. Club magazine, projects and programme of meetings/events.
WOMAD - Annual festival of world music, arts and dance. Festival and ticket information.
Showcase Cinemas Reading - Films showing at Showcase Cinemas at Loddon Bridge with booking details.
Sainsbury Singers - Amateur musical theatre company who produce shows at the Hexagon Theatre and concerts throughout the Thames Valley area. Information on Frank Sainsbury, the theatre and productions.
Reading Film Theatre - Independent cinema showing a mix of main-stream and art-house style movies.
The Fez Club - Details of signed and unsigned bands playing at Reading, including past acts.
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In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice
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