Real Reading

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A celebration in podcast form of Reading in Berkshire. From independent businesses to the people that make the town tick, and just how long we've spent sat at the Castle Hill traffic lights. A podcast from Get Reading.

  • 28 minutes 42 seconds
    Reading Santa Run, more trains and an electrical problem
    Join Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for the 144th Real Reading Podcast with special guest Graham Broadhurst discussing the 2021 Reading Santa Run.

    Related: https://readingsantarun.org.uk/

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    10 December 2021, 3:11 pm
  • 29 minutes 15 seconds
    Christmas on the rails and transforming Loddon Brewery
    The 143rd Real Reading Podcast with Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning, discussing Cholsey & Wallingford Railway (more of which in a few weeks) and Dan Hearn from Loddon Brewery discusses his businesses transformation.

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    26 November 2021, 6:13 pm
  • 7 minutes 9 seconds
    Bonus: Peter Andre at the Willink School
    When Peter Andre visited the Willink School in Burghfield. Our favourite Real Reading Podcast story as told by Hugh Fort.

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    19 November 2021, 6:32 pm
  • 37 minutes 19 seconds
    Microwave technician at BHS and other stories
    Join Rachel Nemeth, Tom Canning and Hugh Fort as they reunite for the latest Real Reading Podcast.

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    19 November 2021, 6:23 pm
  • 34 minutes 30 seconds
    Charitable efforts and running the country
    The Real Reading Podcast with Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning who discuss their own past charitable efforts as they speak to Tom Crossland, the man who's run around England and Wales to raise awareness and cash to end human trafficking and modern slavery for the Tribe Foundation.

    Visit: https://www.runtorefuge.com/ to find out more.

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    17 November 2021, 2:54 pm
  • 31 minutes 19 seconds
    Reading's music scene, what to expect from Market Yard and Dave Maul v Pete Wheeler
    Real Reading Podcast 140 with Tom Canning who is joined by two of Reading's premiere music promoters in Dave Maul and Pete Wheeler. Discussions cover Down At The Abbey Festival, Are You Listening? and Reading's music scene while Pete tells us why he's so excited about Market Yard opening in the old Reading Evening Post offices.

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    29 October 2021, 1:34 pm
  • 37 minutes 25 seconds
    Village rivalries and Rocket Kings Dave Stewart talks Space Camp
    Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth discuss village rivalries and Berkshire's lovely villages on this weeks Real Reading Podcast. As well as that we talk to Dave Stewart of Rocket Kings ukelele band who've released an album - and we have an exclusive track to play you.

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    22 October 2021, 5:00 am
  • 29 minutes 11 seconds
    Party in the newsroom and Ginger Perkins cake and coffee
    Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth discuss the new Market Yard venue opening in the old Reading Evening Post office's, their old stomping ground and are joined by Clare Long who has launched a new coffee and cake van in Caversham's Albert Road recreation ground.

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    19 October 2021, 3:22 pm
  • 21 minutes 11 seconds
    Scaffolding
    A little catch up with Tom and Rach on the Real Reading Podcast.

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    5 October 2021, 3:16 pm
  • 33 minutes 50 seconds
    Burghfest, Burgers and Bikes
    Episode 136 of the Real Reading Podcast focuses on reporter Sophie Drew's burger odyssey, the re-use of the Readybike and a big interview with the team getting Burghfest on at the weekend. With hosts Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth.

    BerkshireLive: https://www.getreading.co.uk/
    Burghfest: https://burghfest.org.uk/
    Sophie Drew: https://getreading.co.uk/authors/sophie-drew

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    24 September 2021, 6:48 am
  • 39 minutes 36 seconds
    Rising Sun crowdfunder, right Royal concern and Garrard lookin' good
    The Real Reading Podcast returns with Hugh Fort, Paul Mann and Tom Canning here to discuss the week in Reading including a new feature: The Reading City-zen, where we ask what experiences do you need to have had to be a proper citizen of Reading.

    Plus, Zac Yeo joins us to talk about the Rising Sun Arts Centre's crowdfunding campaign to improve one of the town's great institutions.

    STORIES:
    Reading FC issue response to fan concerns over transfer embargo, finances and Dai Yongge: https://www.getreading.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/reading-fc-issue-response-fan-21269156

    Rising Sun Arts Centre crowdfunding campaign: https://www.risingsunartscentre.org/news/weve-launched-new-crowdfunder-campaign

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    13 August 2021, 10:44 am
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