Real Reading Podcast

Episode 117 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines which include big moves in the swimming pool saga, Bond actors as pub landlords and the chances of a white Christmas.

We also chat to Elm Park Royals Paul Mann about shielding during Covid and his experiences as Reading enters Tier 3. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Episode 116 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines which include an open letter to MP Matt Rodda from Milk Bar in Merchants Place and the big hole that is looming in the High Street. As well as all that we've new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat Berkshire Vision's James Garbett. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

Check out Berkshire Vision at: https://berkshirevision.org.uk/

The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Debenhams, Arcadia and what NEXT https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/arcadia-stores-berkshire-topshop-reading-19375701 | https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/next-beauty-reading-opening-oracle-19374979

Reading bar owners hit out over new Tier Two restrictions for town
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-pubs-bars-tier-two-19368344

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Episode 115 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines from Covid - because of course - the pub that's been empty for three decades and even more homes for Station Hill. As well as all that we've new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat to singer/songwriter Matt Robinson. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Slough's coronavirus infection rate drops amid predicted Tier 3 announcement
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/sloughs-coronavirus-infection-rate-drops-19339521

Station Hill, Reading: Developer behind huge £500m project wants to make it even bigger https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/station-hill-reading-developer-behind-19331036


The Reading pub that's been closed for 30 years but still has a lease
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/reading-pub-thats-been-closed-19303591

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Episode 114 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including how you could buy the other Tilehurst water tower, a Metal Gear Solid arm for an old friend of the show and a look at 'that' Jackson's Corner video - which you can see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7kfy2ywrjs

As well as all that we've new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat to new Berkshire food blogger Laura Finney of Berk & Bite. Our title music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Look inside converted Victorian water tower on Rightmove for £1.25m with incredible views of Reading
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/property/gallery/look-inside-converted-victorian-water-19259870

Wadworth has sold off two of its Berkshire pubs
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/wadworth-sold-two-berkshire-pubs-19275925

Reading man born without hand gets real-life Metal Gear Solid 'bionic' arm
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/metal-gear-solid-bionic-arm-19260841

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Episode 113 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including speed restrictions in Redlands, award winning fish 'n' chips and the future of the Jolly Anglers swimming pool.

As well as all that we've new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat to Thames Valley Police Special Sergeant Emem Adegbola. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Future of a swimming pool built in Reading pub garden during lockdown is decided
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/future-swimming-pool-built-inside-19255794

7 ways speeding drivers will be stopped in Reading
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/reading-speeding-drivers-redlands-20mph-19249761

Fish and chip shops in Reading named among best in UK in Good Food Awards 2021
https://www.getreading.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/fish-chip-shops-reading-named-19235947

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The full interview with Special Sergeant Emem Adegbola on the Real Reading Podcast. You can find Emem on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TVP8339

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Episode 112 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Tom Canning discuss the week's headlines including why tankers are thundering through Caversham and the volunteers looking to cook 250 meals a day for the needy.

As well as all that we've a new feature - Indie Corner - where we highlight a local business every week plus we chat to Anne-Marie Beatty at the Grumpy Goat about the big move to Smelly Alley. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

Visit our new podcast website here at realreadingpodcast.co.uk / Feedback to [email protected].

The headline stories discussed on this weeks podcast:

Why Thames Water tankers have been rumbling through Caversham
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/thames-water-tankers-been-rumbling-19208005

What time does lockdown start and what are the rules?
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/what-time-lockdown-start-what-19211402

Meet the charity that wants to cook 250 meals per day for the needy in Reading and beyond
https://www.getreading.co.uk/news/reading-berkshire-news/meet-charity-wants-cook-250-19199483

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Episode 111 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Paul Mann discuss the week's headlines including a new smell for Smelly Alley, the locations in dire need of improvement and which shops the team would love to see back. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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Episode 110 in which Rachel Nemeth, Hugh Fort and Paul Mann discuss the week's headlines including the Anglo-Saxon grave discovered by metal detecrorists and a chat with James Carter about World Mental Health Day. Like our intro music? It's Real Life by Reading's own Twin Sun.

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A bonus episode with Tom Canning and Rachel Nemeth explaining why there is no podcast this week!

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