Real Reading Podcast

The perils of the pre record, we boldy chat about England and Readipop with returning guest Pete Wheeler who is a few hours away from flinging the gates open to guests at Christchurch Meadow. Aside from that there is plenty more including the possibility of Congestion Charging in Reading, a tribute to retiring Tilehurst station manager Ernie Morris and our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com


Show notes:


Readipop Festival: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/readipop-festival-shakespeare-at-abbey-ruins-and-more-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend/
Readipop website: http://www.readipop.co.uk/readipop-festival/
Ernie Morris: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/popular-tilehurst-train-station-manager-to-retire-after-18-years/
Ernie Ernie (The Fastest Milkman In The West): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e1xvyTdBZI
Ernie Morris Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/louise-stevens


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Make sure you hit subscribe as Odyssey front man Steven Colazzo is the guest on this weeks Real Reading Podcast ahead of the opening night of the Readipop Festival that the 80s soul band will headline. Tom asks about how Steven ended up in Reading, how he became involved with the festival how he's hoping to catch Reading Elvis' set. Also on the pod this week, Hugh discusses the Hosier Street masterplan and Padworth Recycling Centre while Jennie offers a big thumbs up to the University of Reading. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com


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Hosier Street masterplan: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/huge-plans-revealed-for-former-reading-civic-centre-site/
Reading University: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-university-tells-haters-to-jog-on-over-refugee-scholarship-fund/
Henley Regatta: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/henley-regatta-dress-code-start-time-and-everything-else-you-need-to-know/
Padworth Recycling Centre: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/padworth-recycling-centre-expands-to-take-household-rubbish/
Open for Art: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/a-huge-art-festival-is-happening-in-reading-this-week/
Cow Lane: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/latest-on-cow-lane-roadworks-and-more-closures-around-reading/


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This weeks Real Reading Podcast see's us head do to what is arguably Reading's most famous pub - the Nags Head on Russell Street. Tom chats to barman Chris MacLennan about the pub, it's history and the community that makes it what is. Also on the pod this week, Hugh is explains what next for the Reading MRT after Wokingham Borough Council denied permission for the part of the project in the borough and Jennie opens up about her guilty pleasure.. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com


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Nags Head: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-pub-of-the-year-revealed-for-2018/
Reading MRT: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/east-reading-mrt-future-uncertain-as-wokingham-rejects-plan/
Love Island: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/meet-love-island-star-in-reading-this-weekend/


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Suggs is our very special guest on the The Real Reading Podcast this week with a highly anticipated gig at Englefield House on 6th July and a further date at Rivermead in December. Suggs is in good form and talks about his previous visits to Reading and playing the Festival in 2011. Also on this weeks pod, Jennie's been to Royal Ascot, Hugh explains about the reasons for the coming hike in car parking charges and Tom is delighted that there's a new football team in town. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com


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Madness tour info: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/madness-announce-massive-uk-tour-stopping-in-reading/ TICKETS: buy your Madness tickets here
ALL Royal Ascot info: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/royal-ascot
Car Parking charges: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/car-park-charges-will-destroy-the-town-centre/
Reading City FC: https://www.footballinbracknell.co.uk/features/in-depth/34321/who-are-reading-city-fc/
Burghfield Boxcars and more this weekend: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/watch-box-karts-barrel-through-burghfield-and-more-fun-things-to-do-this-weekend/


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After several weeks of broken promises, the team are finally here with horror stories from the Reading Driving Test Centre. So sit back and transport yourselves back to those nervous, tense and terrifying tests where your independence was just out of reach. With hosts Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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The Real Reading Podcast is back after a two week break out of nowhere, it was bound to happen at some point but Hugh Fort, Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning have reunited and gotten all a little bit nostalgic for Laser Quest in this weeks episode. Tom gets excited about the visit of the Flying Scotsman and Hugh takes us through plans for a new school in town. The interview this week is with Andrew and Katie from Time Trap Escape Rooms - thankfully Tom was returned to full size and.. well listen and find out! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com


NOTES:


Time Trap Escape Rooms: www.timetrapescaperooms.com
Argos plans: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/plans-revealed-to-split-former-reading-argos-into-five-new-shops
Flying Scotsman: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/where-to-see-the-flying-scotsman-as-it-travels-through-reading
Woodley Carnival and events this weekend: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/woodley-carnival-arts-trail-and-seven-fun-things-to-do-in-reading-this-weekend
New school: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/new-reading-secondary-school-means-traveller-site-will-not-go-ahead


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Episode 18 of the Real Reading Podcast features Pete Hefferen from Shed Cafe discussing toasted cheese sandwiches.. As well as all that Jennie, Hugh and Tom discuss what they've liked this week, Swimming Pools in Fort Explains it all and the latest random question. Don't say we don't spoil you! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Episode 17 of the Real Reading Podcast features Rhodri Buttrick from Stand and Deliver Comedy Club discussing the monthly events, what it's like being a promoter and a couple of great stories. As well as all that Jennie, Hugh and Tom discuss what they've liked this week, the local elections in Fort Explains it all and the latest random question. Don't say we don't spoil you! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com


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Stand & Deliver Comedy Club: https://www.facebook.com/standanddelivercomedynight/
Wilder's Folly: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/wilders-folly-as-you-have-never-seen-it-before/


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Episode 16 of the Real Reading Podcast features JD and Dave from Reading Ale & Cider Festival talking about weekends brilliant four day event at Christchruch Meadow. As well as beer, we welcome Jacob South-Klein of Bushwatch fame as our 'supply teacher' filling in for Jennie. There's very little Reading FC chat we promise but there is a good sized segment on roadworks. Don't say we don't spoil you! Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com


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Reading Beer & Cider Festival: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/reading-beer-and-cider-festival/
Bath Road road works: hwww.inyourarea.co.uk/news/bath-road-delays-to-continue-as-thames-water-works-overrun/
Wokingham May Fayre: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/wokingham-may-fayre-to-go-ahead-despite-elms-field-closure-and-regeneration-works/


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Episode 15 of the Real Reading Podcast features Pete Wheeler talking about the forthcoming Readipop Festival, Goldie Lookin' Chain and Reading Elvis. Join Jennie, Hugh and Tom as they discuss the latest at the After Dark, #footballshirtfriday and a trip down memory lane to Utopia. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.com


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After Dark planning: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/live-updates-as-tilehurst-mosque-and-after-dark-flats-plan-discussed-by-council/
Jackson's Corner Syndrome: whitleypump.wordpress.com/2017/11/07/sweeney-pies-use-or-lose-our-business-heritage/
Corn Stores reopening: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/plans-to-reopen-victorian-pub-in-reading-town-centre-with-a-modern-makeover/
Readipop Festival: www.readipop.co.uk/readipop-festival/
Driver holds up all buses: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/driver-holds-up-every-single-reading-bus-by-parking-in-the-worst-place-possible/


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