The Friends of Reading Abbey
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The Friends of Reading Abbey |
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The Friends aim to aid the preservation of the Ruins of the Abbey
for the enjoyment of all, and to spread knowledge and public
awareness of its history
Welcome to the website of the Friends of Reading Abbey. Here you can find information about the organisation and how to join us. We will also keep the front page updated with details of outings and other events organised for members. |
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News (for further information see the News page) 14th May 2019 Work to strengthen the Holy Brook culvert is under way 14th May 2019 "Big Sleep Out" charity event to be held in the Abbey ruins on 10 Oct 2019 27th Mar. 2019 Theatre and Arts Reading statement re Reading Gaol site 17th Mar. 2019 Archaeological excavations on Silver St. - Abbey tiles discovered 14th Mar. 2019 Removal of diseased and dying trees on Chestnut Walk 14th Feb. 2019 Request for volunteers for costumed historical roles in the Abbey Quarter this summer 7th Feb. 2019 Article about Bere Court, former residence of Abbots of Reading |
Forthcoming events in 2019 (for further information see Programme) 3rd July 2019 Day conference at St James' church 24th July 2019 Friends' annual outing, to Cholsey, Wallingford and Dorchester Abbey 27th July 2019 Pilgrimage Walk from Sonning to Reading Abbey 4th Aug. 2019 Friends' First Sunday in Caversham Court Gardens 26th Oct. 2019 AGM followed by talk on Greyfriars and its links with Reading Abbey by Malcolm Summers Remember to keep an eye on the Reading Abbey Quarter Facebook , Twitter and What's On pages for further updates and events in the Abbey Quarter, as well as the Friends' Facebook page. |
