Victoria Park - Schools, Reading Market, Swim Pool, Pubs and the Pits, worse housing in Reading!
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After reflecting on the history of the Oxford Road Community School we will wander the back streets of Victorian Reading and take a view of the design of a modern building squeezed into a small site by the railway line. Then through a park and passed what was the abattoir, now the home of the farmers' market/ auctions to stand by a herd of Friesians. We will consider the use of former historic pubs and breathe a sigh of relief that the Butler is still with us. After passing modern Chatham Place, we will wander west along Oxford Road to look at Holy Trinity and some works undertaken by the High Street Heritage Action Zone. Finally we will pass Reading's only remaining traditional gents outfitters, Demain, and then to coffee/ tea and chat at Barista and Beyond in Chatham Place.
Please bring a cash donation of £5 or £10 per adult & £1 per child over 5. Proceeds will be split equally between my causes for the year.
Proceeds from April 6th 2026 - April 5th 2027 - will go equally to
1st a main charity – Dingley's Promise (DP) - They strive to provide the best start for every child.
We support children in the early years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential.
This Year I'm for the 1st year ever, I will be doing a few Special DP Walkabouts based on there history etc. They were formed in Reading at Battle Hospital, became a charity and are starting to spread around the country, starting in the South with 12 Centre & their HQ is in Newbury. More details at - https://dingley.org.uk/about-us/
2nd a main charity – Green Health - They are a mental health charity that work with adults in a number of ways. Members may start with one-to-one teaching, and if comfortable, may then graduate to small groups, usually containing a maximum of 4 people. Our Therapeutic Horticulture Lead teaches horticulture skills at a pace that suits the individual. I have known Charlotte for several years and we have made all sorts of donations to them, from gardening equipment to a wishing well when we downsized. They refurbished it as a project & it stands in there garden. Based in Whitley, Reading - https://greenhealththamesvalley.org.uk/what-we-do/
For more details about what my walkabouts offer please see my Reviews on Tripadvisor, This Facebook page or Google.
After reflecting on the history of the Oxford Road Community School we will wander the back streets of Victorian Reading and take a view of the design of a modern building squeezed into a small site by the railway line. Then through a park and passed what was the abattoir, now the home of the farmers' market/ auctions to stand by a herd of Friesians. We will consider the use of former historic pubs and breathe a sigh of relief that the Butler is still with us. After passing modern Chatham Place, we will wander west along Oxford Road to look at Holy Trinity and some works undertaken by the High Street Heritage Action Zone. Finally we will pass Reading's only remaining traditional gents outfitters, Demain, and then to coffee/ tea and chat at Barista and Beyond in Chatham Place.
Please bring a cash donation of £5 or £10 per adult & £1 per child over 5. Proceeds will be split equally between my causes for the year.
Proceeds from April 6th 2026 - April 5th 2027 - will go equally to
1st a main charity – Dingley's Promise (DP) - They strive to provide the best start for every child.
We support children in the early years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential.
This Year I'm for the 1st year ever, I will be doing a few Special DP Walkabouts based on there history etc. They were formed in Reading at Battle Hospital, became a charity and are starting to spread around the country, starting in the South with 12 Centre & their HQ is in Newbury. More details at - https://dingley.org.uk/about-us/
2nd a main charity – Green Health - They are a mental health charity that work with adults in a number of ways. Members may start with one-to-one teaching, and if comfortable, may then graduate to small groups, usually containing a maximum of 4 people. Our Therapeutic Horticulture Lead teaches horticulture skills at a pace that suits the individual. I have known Charlotte for several years and we have made all sorts of donations to them, from gardening equipment to a wishing well when we downsized. They refurbished it as a project & it stands in there garden. Based in Whitley, Reading - https://greenhealththamesvalley.org.uk/what-we-do/
For more details about what my walkabouts offer please see my Reviews on Tripadvisor, This Facebook page or Google.
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George Street Bus stop, Oxford Road Reading, 136 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7ND, United Kingdom
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