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The Friends are liaising with the Senior Common Room, The University Women’s Club, Two Rivers Press and local charity RG Spaces to open up the Acacias and tell the story of Professor Edith Morley and the London Rd campus in her day. The event will run 8/9 and 16/16 September 12noon-6pm. It forms part of the national Heritage Open Days and Vote100 Reading. Members of the Friends are invited to volunteer to man the exhibition. Please contact thefriends@reading.ac.uk
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Visit to Bermondsey and Rotherhithe 20 October 2018 -
A talk by Richard van Emden.
Some Past Events
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The visit will start at 2.30. Further details and a booing form will be sent to members in May.
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Alumni and Supporters of the University are invited to this family fun day. Click the title for further particular and booking details.
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Once again The Friends will be taking part in this annual event on Palmer Park. Details nearer the time.
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Details of the AGM and visit are sent to members during May.
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Information nearer the event.
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A Friends’ grant is supporting this lively and friendly occasion. Bring a picnic to the London Road campus or buy your refreshments on the day. A range of activities based on the theme of ‘Everyone’s environment’, music from the Big Band and a heritage trail from The Friends.
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Members of The Friends are cordially invited to the launch of this installation of sculptures. Please click the title to see details.
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Members Dr John Grainger and Ian Burn will give a talk on the heritage trails created for The Friends’ 90th anniversary celebrations in 2017. There will be an accompanying exhibition and tea. Full details and booking form have been sent to members.
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University Orchestra Concert 10 March 2018 -
The Reading 2050 project is holding open lectures to which members of the Friends are very welcome.