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  • LocationReading
  • TypeCommunity & interest groups
  • Updated25 June 2026

Books, Writing & Ideas groups in Reading

10 community groups in Reading — find your people.

10 books, writing & ideas community groups in Reading, brought together in one place. Whether you are new to Reading or looking to widen your circle, browse local books, writing & ideas groups and find your people.

Showing 10 of 10 Books, Writing & Ideas groups in Reading

Reading Humanists

Tue
📅 Every tuesday
📍 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?

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Reading & Oxford Esperanto Meetup

Sun
📅 7 Jun 2026
📍 RG1 6FN

Saluton! We're all interested in learning and practising Esperanto, the international language. This isn't anything formal and we won't be listening to lectures or anything like that. We're just a bunch of people from around Reading, Berkshire and Oxford who enjoy Esperanto and would love to meet other people to speak it with. If you're interested but don't yet know Esperanto, why not give the course on the Duolingo app a go or pop by the Lernu site?

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CONNECT READING

All agesSat
📅 25 Apr 2026
📍 RG1 1NR

Hey guys, We would like to invite you to an exclusive networking event for our next Connect Reading meetup at the soon to be opened Flight Club at Station Hill, Reading. Flight Club Reading is officially opening it's doors on 1 May. Ahead of the launch they have invited Connect Reading and a select group of local corporates to join for a networking event and a first look at the venue. On Wednesday 29th April you can expect: Canapes and Drinks Interactive Social Darts games A dedicated Games Master, guiding the experience and providing a first-hand insight into how events are delivered at Flight Club A warm welcoming atmosphere Whether you are attending to expand your network, reconnect with familiar faces, or explore future event opportunities, this evening ticks all the boxes. This event is limited on numbers due to the venue size and so we can only offer places to the first 100 registrations on the app. So please register soon to guarantee your place on April 29th. Looking forward to seeing you there!

 Cheers,

 Mark & Chris

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Reading Poetry Writing Meetup

All agesSat
📅 25 Apr 2026
📍 RG1 1EP

Dreading Slam, Open Mic Poetry Competition returns to the Rising Sun Arts Centre (RG1 2ST) at 7:30PM (Doors 7:15) on Sunday March 1st Free entry to Watch or read. Dreading Slam is a friendly, open mic poetry competition The winner gets the opportunity to compete in the Grand Slam in January 2027 Join the audience or take part an evening of live poetry entertainment. In addition the chance to read the works of any poet (max 3 mins) outside competition There is also a lively quick fire round of short poems this is up to 5 lines long, won by the loudest cheer May theme is poles (May Poles, barge poles, opinion poles) If you wish to take part in the Poetry Slam, please bring 3 poems of your own work.

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Sunday Alternative – Reading

Sun
📅 28 Jun 2026
📍 RG1 2ST

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.

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Reading Poetry Writing Meetup

Sun
📅 Every sunday
📍 RG1 1EP

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.

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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.

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Reading Runs After Work

Reading Runs After Work

18+Sat
📅 25 Apr 2026
📍 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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The Q Page online book club

Tue
📅 23 Jun 2026
📍 RG1 6FN

We read contemporary fiction portraying queer experiences, alongside selected historical classics on the subject. We begin with ‘Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl’ and choose subsequent books from a preliminary reading list. We read books in sections, which allows us to meet every two to three weeks to discuss what we’ve read before moving on. Our online meetings are friendly and informal conversations with no rigid structure; only respect and openness toward others are expected. Tuesdays, 20:00 (CEST). Zoom/G-meets Please get in touch to learn more and be added to the chat. Some other books we're planning to read next include: Bad Girls (Las malas) by Camila Sosa Villada Stag Dance by Torrey Peters She Who Remains by Rene Karabash Orlando by Virginia Woolf Young Mungo by Douglas Stuart Perfume and Pain by Anna Dorn

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Reading Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fanatics

Tue
📅 2 Jun 2026
📍 RG1 3BY

Welcome all! This group is for those of you who can't go a day without diving deep into a world overflowing with magic, monsters and futuristic tech. Be it in books, movies or even games. For book/comic/manga readers: If you're familiar with and love the works of the likes of Isaac Asimov, Brandon Sanderson, or if manga is more your thing, and you want to discuss ideas, theories, or even just opinions then please don't be shy. Join us and let us know what you're currently reading! For movie/TV show/anime watchers: If you like to sit in front of the big screen and take in the wonder of new worlds bigger and brighter (and probably better) than this rock we call Earth then you can find a place here amongst fellow movie goers. Join us and let us know which upcoming movie you're looking forward to! For game players: If you prefer to experience the adventure yourself while using sharpened senses (and weapons) and well thought out strategies to defeat monsters and move up the ranks then look no further, this is where you're meant to be! Join us and let us know which games you play! Schedule: Doja and Steve will host various events over the month, some without a fixed schedule but some events will have a regular spot in the calendar; Every first Tuesday of the month, we will host our monthly book club where you read the book in your spare time and then turn up to the book club for a casual discussion. Every third Wednesday of the month there will be a general meetup for people to chill, grab a drink and meet new people. * We will meet on the Monday following the official release of a film for quick drinks and a group trip to the cinema. Once again, thank you for being here and we look forward to seeing you soon! Doja and Steve

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