Recycling Drop-In
2025-07-24 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Burghfield Common Library, School Lane, Reading, Berks, RG7 3JZ, United Kingdom
Council run session to help residents recycle more, by answering questions and giving advice.

Neighbourhood Police - Have Your Say
2025-07-26 09:30 - 10:15, 2026-05-24 17:00 - 17:45 | Co-Op Mortimer, 15 Victoria Rd, Mortimer Common, Reading RG7 3SH, United Kingdom
The Neighbourhood Police team will be offering advice, discussing local issues and answering any questions. The session takes place outside the Co-Op

Recycling Drop-In
2025-07-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Mortimer Library, 27 Victoria Road, Reading, Berks, RG7 3XD, United Kingdom

Neighbourhood Police - Have Your Say
2025-07-26 10:30 - 11:15 | Co-Op Burghfield Common, 31-33 Clayhill Rd, Burghfield Common, Reading RG7 3HF

West Berkshire Climate Forum
2025-07-30 12:30 - 13:30 | online meeting
A platform for updates from the council on its climate work, presentations from third parties and a chance to share your local climate work, ask questions and get support and advice.
To join the call please contact Environment@westberks.gov.uk at least 48hrs ahead of the event.

West Berks Council - information meeting on Mortimer West End 350 home proposal
2025-12-08 19:30 - 21:00 | St John’s Village Hall, 22 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF, 22 West End Road, Reading, RG7 3TF, United Kingdom
West Berkshire ward councillors are organising an information session to help residents understand the process and how to respond effectively. The Leader of West Berkshire Council, the Executive Member for Planning & Housing and senior members of the Planning team will explain the plan-making process and answer residents’ questions. The parish councils have been invited to attend and speak.

Mortimer History Group - Personal Histories
2025-12-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Methodist church hall, 17 West End Road, READING, County, RG7 3TB, United Kingdom
December’s meeting’s topic is Personal Histories. Members and attendees bring along a photo or an object which they can use to talk a bit about their life, in Mortimer or further afield, and how they ended up as part of our community. Mince pies too!

Basingstoke & Deane Local Plan Drop-In
2026-01-07 16:00 - 20:00 | St John’s Village Hall, 22 West End Road, Mortimer RG7 3TF, 22 West End Road, Reading, RG7 3TF, United Kingdom
Drop-in event by Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council on their Draft Local Plan that allocates land at Mortimer West End for 350 homes + traveller pitches

The Penguin Lessons (film showing)
2026-01-13 20:00 - 22:00 | beech hill memorial hall, Wood Lane, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BE, United Kingdom
The Penguin Lessons (12A)
Starring Steve Coogan, Jonathan Pryce & Bruno Blas
A disillusioned Englishman who goes to work in a school in a divided Argentina in 1976 finds his life transformed when he rescues an orphaned penguin from the beach.
7.30pm doors open. Film starts 8.00pm
Tickets – £5 adults & £2.50 children (under 16) will be available on the door, and include a hot or soft drink (non fizzy).
Wine, beer and snacks will be available to purchase on the night.
We are looking forward to seeing you all soon.

Beech Hill parish council meeting
2026-01-19 19:30 - 21:00 | beech hill memorial hall, Wood Lane, Beech Hill, Reading, RG7 2BE, United Kingdom

Good Friday Workshop
2026-04-03 09:45 - 11:30 | St John’s C of E church, Mortimer, The Street, RG7 3SY, United Kingdom
You are invited to share worship and crafts at the Good Friday Workshop. Sing Holy Week hymns/songs, walk with Jesus through the Stations of the Cross, enjoy refreshments, decorate a biscuit, make and fill an Easter basket, colour a sun catcher and more.
To book your place, call 0118 9333704 or email admin@mortimerbenefice.co.uk with your child’s name, age, emergency contact numbers, email address and any additional needs.
Please fill in THIS form and return to the Benefice Office at St. John’s church
expected age range 5-11.

Mortimer 10K
2026-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Mortimer Fairground, RG7 3RD, United Kingdom
The Mortimer 10km returns for 2026 on Easter Monday with its beautiful multi terrain course.
Starting and finishing in the delightful Berkshire village of Mortimer, this 10km heads to the local woodlands for a lovely route on trails and bridleways.
We have free onsite parking, chip timing, free race photos, an awesome medal, and a visit from a local brewery too.
There is a canicross entry category too with its own race start, so if you’d love to run with your dog then this is for you.
The Mortimer 10km is raising money for the Ollie Young Foundation

Neighbourhood Police - Have Your Say
2026-04-24 18:30 - 19:15 | Burghfield Village Hall, Recreation Road, Reading, Berks, RG7 3EN, United Kingdom
The Neighbourhood Police team will be offering advice, discussing local issues and answering any questions. The session takes place in the village hall

Mortimer's red-listed birds
2026-04-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Mortimer Library, 27 Victoria Road, Reading, Berks, RG7 3XD, United Kingdom
Keen ornithologist, writer and artist, Peter Driver, returns to talk about Mortimer’s red-listed birds. Having set himself a target in 2026 to find 100 bird species within his home patch of Mortimer, Peter discovered that Mortimer supports several species from the ‘red-list’ for birds of conservation concern. Find out about them, his recent books and ongoing art practice.

Craft Club: decoupage storage box
2026-05-09 09:30 - 15:00 | Burghfield Common Library, School Lane, Reading, Berks, RG7 3JZ, United Kingdom
Give an old shoebox a second life! Visit Burghfield Library on Saturday 9 May, 10.30am to 12pm, for a decoupage workshop
Materials will be provided, all you need to do is bring your creativity and a shoebox if you have one.
For more information, please call 01189833632 or email burghfieldlibrary@westberks.gov.uk

Basingstoke Festival Of Transport
2026-05-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Basingstoke War Memorial Park, RG21 4BY, United Kingdom
A huge range of vehicles on static display, including classic, vintage, commercial, fire engines and military trucks. There will also be a variety of specialist car clubs, trade stalls and catering outlets.
Entrance free to pedestrian visitors, event parking £5 per car
Event Public Parking entrance off London Road – RG21 4BY. What Three Words: ///friday.fire.thank

Burghfield Box Kart Bash
2026-06-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Burghfield Hill, Hermits Hill, RG30 3RU, United Kingdom
Berkshire’s wildest soapbox race returns for a day of thrills, spills, and family fun – all in aid of charity!
Gates open 11am Racing starts at 12-noon 3 Santa Event Bars Amazing Steet Food Children’s Funfair Live commentary Big Screen
Tickets half price in advance!£5 Adult / £3 Child / £15 Family
Movie Night on Saturday too!
All proceeds go to charity | Run entirely by volunteers

Transport Through The Ages
2026-06-27 11:00 - 17:00 | Mortimer Fairground, RG7 3RD, United Kingdom
Join us on 27th June from 11am, on Mortimer fairground as we celebrate the evolution of transport through the ages, featuring an incredible display of vehicles. Don’t miss your chance to enter our raffle, with fantastic prizes up for grabs – with all proceeds go to charity!

Summer Concert
2026-07-04 19:00 - 21:00 | St John’s C of E church, Mortimer, The Street, RG7 3SY, United Kingdom
We will have some fantastic music to share with you, including the world premiere of a new piece commissioned by the band especially for our 50th anniversary.
Refreshments will be provided during the interval.
Adults: £11, Groups of 6+ adults: £10 each, Accompanied under 16s: free
Tickets on sale nearer the time.
