7

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In Reading

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Books, Writing & Ideas groups in Reading

7 community groups in Reading. New here or widening your circle? Browse local groups and find your people.

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Showing 7 of 7 Books, Writing & Ideas groups in Reading

Reading Blood on the Clocktower at Pentahotel

All agesSat
📍 RG1 7RH

Twice a month we gather to play Blood on the Clocktower, a social deduction game from The Pandemonium Institute in which townsfolk try to suss out who is the Demon among them before the Demon murders everyone! Lots of mayhem and fun to be had! Absolutely a beginner friendly event. There will be at least two games going on simultaneously, one of which is a simpler scenario and everyone is happy to explain the rules. No Rolls Barred has some good videos showing how to play: https://www.youtube.c

Sunday Alternative – Reading

Reading

Sun
📅 23 Aug 2026
📍 RG1 2QR

The Sunday Alternative, now in it's 10th year, is an inclusive secular community that meets regularly to celebrate life with great music, ideas and community outreach. The Sunday Alternative is an excellent way to meet new people and form deep lasting friendships.

Reading Humanists

Wed
📅 Every wednesday
📍 RG1 6FN

This is a group for anyone who is, or thinks they might be, a Humanist, or who simply wants to find out more about Humanism in a relaxed, sociable atmosphere. We have a lively programme of free events including talks by external speakers, courses, discussions on topical issues, a book group, and other social activities. We are also active in the community promoting humanism in schools and at public events. All our events are open to both members and non-members. Come along and meet us, we’re a friendly and engaging bunch. All are welcome! Humanists are people who shape their own lives in the here and now because we believe it's the only life we have. We treat others with compassion, warmth, understanding and respect. We understand the amazing world we live in through reason and science. We recognise the moral responsibility to protect the environment and to make the world a better place for the sake of current and future generations. Reading Humanists welcome all who share these views, and those who are curious about humanism. You can find out more by: browsing the Reading Humanists website looking on Meetup: Reading Humanists following us on Facebook: Reading Humanists Page signing up for our Email Newsletter Please consider supporting Reading Humanists by Joining Reading Humanists helping us to provide a stronger voice for the non-religious in Reading. For more about Humanism in the UK check out the Humanists UK website and the Humanists UK YouTube channel. If you’re curious about how your views compare to humanism, why not try the quiz: How humanist are you?

Reading Poetry Writing Meetup

Sat
📅 Every saturday
📍 RG6 1LF

For people who enjoy performing and/listening to poetry. Regular Poetry Events in Reading: Dreading Slam at The Rising Sun Arts Centre, Silver Street RG1 2ST on the first Sunday of the Month at 19:30  Poets Café -Open Mic and Guest Poet Readings Second Friday of Each Month 20:00 in South Street Art Centre Reading RG1 4QU. Friendly atmosphere. New poets and audience welcome.

Caversham Writers

Wed
📅 Every wednesday
📍 RG1 8BT

This is a group for anyone interested in writing and meeting other writers in the Caversham and wider Berkshire area. For our online meetings, we also welcome members globally. We were founded in 2018 by Canadian author Crystal Bourque with an ethos that we still maintain today: "If you write, you're a writer." Subscribe to our newsletter!! We've always been free to join and free to attend. To help keep it that way, please consider Buying Me A Coffee, all donations go towards the running of the group. All skill levels are welcome - published or unpublished, aspiring authors or enthusiastic hobbyists. We have members that write in all genres, so whether you write fiction or non-fiction, poetry or prose, fantasy or reality, you will fit right in. We currently hold meetings in 4 different formats: Writing Meetings. In which we'll either work on (or start) any writing project of our own choosing, or we'll set a theme or prompt for all to use as a starting point. Feedback Meetings. In which we'll provide feedback on excerpts of members work, either submitted in advance or read out to the group on the night. Feedback should be constructive, encouraging, and tailored to the author's directed instruction. Author Events. In which published authors come along to talk to the group. We have a Q & A with them about their writing process and path to publication. Writes & Bites. In which we meet for a social evening, usually at a local restaurant. No writing involved in these events, they are an opportunity to get to know each other better and, of course, to discuss all things writing. We also have occasional one off special events, such as literary festival talks, book signings, launch parties.

Reading Runs After Work

Reading Runs After Work

18+Sat
📍 RG1 3EJ

🌿 Weekend session – 16 km – 10:00am • Saturday or Sunday (to be agreed) • Starting from Reading (Forbury Gardens or Christchurch Meadows) at 10am, so the aim is to already be warmed up by then • Loop to Mapledurham via The Warren and Caversham Golf Course • Mix of road and forest paths with a couple of hills You may not have found a running group that fully matches your expectations (schedule, location) — if so, this group might be for you if: • You run mainly to stay in shape and decompress (no intervals, no structured training plans) • You’re already a regular runner — though “slower” runners and beginners are very welcome, especially to connect with similar levels 🤝 💸 No fees — your good-hearted servant covers the subscription 😄

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