Featured Events in Reading in October, 2024 (August Updated)

Join us to celebrate Black History month this October with soca dance classes at CultureMix Arts & Music Centre. Bring your flag, your water bottle and get ready to practice your carnival dance moves to some Soca beats. This fun energetic dance class is combines keep fit routines with fabulous up tempo music. Saturdays 5, 12 & 19 October 11am-12pm. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that the workshop space at the Arts & Music Centre is not wheelchair accessible. Information Source: CultureMix Arts Ltd | eventbrite

The Beginner Handstand Workshop in Reading is designed to simplify the challenging process of learning handstands and boost confidence. Geared towards individuals capable of doing a plank, regardless of prior handstand experience, this entry-level workshop offers a range of valuable content. Participants will discover effective warm-up techniques, safe wall-supported handstand methods, and strategies to overcome the fear of falling. The workshop aims to guide attendees towards achieving a stable 10-second freestanding handstand away from the wall. Embraced by diverse backgrounds such as Yoga, Pole Dance, and Crossfit, this workshop attracts fitness enthusiasts and professionals looking to enhance their handstand skills. Limited spots are available, so early booking is recommended. Following the workshop, participants will receive resources including a follow-along video for warming up and an ebook with drills and exercises. Attendees must sign a health waiver and provide video/photo consent before the workshop. Previous participants have praised the workshop for its comprehensive teaching and supportive atmosphere, noting significant progress in their handstand practice. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your handstand abilities with the guidance of experienced instructor Kuba.

Jill Tew in conversation with Kate Dramis HOT ONES style as authors sweat over hot wings as they discuss publishing journey, writing sci-fi romance, and celebate the release of THE DIVIDING SKY. Grab a signed copy and come hang out with us! ------ Serpent & DovemeetsArcanein this dystopian romance debut that follows a cunning memory merchant who deals a little extra happiness on the side and the handsome rookie officer on her tail! In 2460, eighteen-year-old Liv Newman dreams of a future beyond her lower-class life in the Metro. As a Proxy, she uses the neurochip in her brain to sell memories to wealthy clients. Maybe a few illegally, but money equals freedom. So when a customer offers her a ludicrous sum to go on an assignment in no-man's-land, Liv accepts. Now she just has to survive. Rookie Forceman Adrian Rao believes in order over all. After discovering that a renegade Proxy's shady dealings are messing with citizens' brain chemistry, he vows to extinguish the threat. But when he tracks Liv down, there's one problem: her memories are gone. Can Adrian bring himself to condemn her for crimes she doesn't remember? As Liv and Adrian navigate the world beyond the Metro and their growing feelings for one another, they grapple with who they are, who they could be, and whether another way of living is possible. Information Source: Brave + Kind Bookshop | eventbrite

❗ Challenge Alert ❗ 🌟 Have you ever aspired of doing something so unique that it sets you apart in the top 1% of the world's population? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Join us for an exclusive info meeting and discover how you can turn this dream into a reality while making a lasting impact in the world of medicine! We’ll uncover the beautiful Budapest Marathon route 🌆🏞️, teach you how to smash your fundraising target and deliver insights about the essential work of the Meningitis Research Foundation in defeating this disease by 2030! Don't miss this opportunity! Take the first step towards empowering change through adventure. Reserve your spot now and be part of a life-changing adventure. 🚀 Information Source: Choose a Challenge | eventbrite

Join the Optimise Sports half-term camp for a high-energy experience filled with inclusive activities that bring kids together to learn and grow. With a focus on teamwork, engagement, and fun, every child will have the chance to develop their skills while making new friends. Information Source: Chais Activities | eventbrite