A free meal cooked by Reading College students, served free to 1000+ Live bands, stalls, community stalls, workshops, activities and local food market.
Held in Forbury Gardens on Sat 28th September Reading Town Meal aims to celebrate and promote home grown and locally produced food. Food4families developed Reading Town Meal as apart of its broader vision for a significant increase in the amount of food grown locally and more sustainably. This embraces a broad approach to sustainability, incorporating economic, health and well-being, community cap
29/09/2021
Lovely article by Ridgeline Trust about the wellbeing tent at Reading Town Meal
A taste of wellbeing at Reading Town Meal - Ridgeline Trust We loved being part of this year’s town meal, not only enjoying the delicious food and entertainment, but hepling peopleRead Now ►
26/09/2021
An enormous thank you to all the amazing volunteers, community stall holders, traders, entertainers and Reading College students and staff who made Reading Town Meal another great celebration of local sustainability.
Get in touch if you'd like to help plan next years event !
24/09/2021
ONE DAY TO GO!
Tomorrow's Town Meal is looking like it's going to be met with great weather to accompany the exciting events!
To get excited, take a lot at our "What's Happening" page: http://www.readingtownmeal.org.uk/ontheday.cfm
We will be including measures to ensure everyone's safety, including social distancing and hand sanitising stations. Have fun and be safe!
What's Happening at Reading Town Meal Programme for Reading Town Meal: a celebration of local sustainable food
FUN FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES!
Would you like to win a special prize? Why not try out our Treasure Hunt on Saturday?
Not only will you win a prize if you unscramble the hidden letters, you will also be able to explore all of our incredible community stalls!
With only three days until the event, we are excited to announce the music acts that will be performing on the day!
The Pickin' Lunchtimers (formerly The Newtowners and The Woodchucks),
Dolly & The Clothespegs,
Chris Beales/Avian,
Tonto Popadopulous,
& No Strings Attached!
21/09/2021
The final webinar of the week, on Thursday evening, will be hosted by Global Justice Reading, who will be discussing the impact of trade on the climate, and why climate should be included in trade discussions.
If you have an interest in the impact of different factors on climate change, you won't want to miss this!
Register here:
Is climate on the menu at trade talks? Join our discussion around incorporating rules supporting the climate into trade deals! (webinar and Q&A)
20/09/2021
There is still time to register for this week's webinars!
On Wednesday, join a discussion into the ways our diet impacts the world around us, including the changes we can make to reduce our food's carbon footprint!
Register here:
The surprising impacts of our food choices Learn about the ways our diet choices can have an impact on the environment and the climate (webinar and Q&A)
ONE WEEK TO GO UNTIL THE BIGGEST PICNIC IN READING RETURNS WITH A FEAST!!
17/09/2021
If you're interested in the way Reading is working to fight climate change, you won't want to miss our second webinar!
Join Reading Climate Action in a discussion into the progress of Reading's Climate Action Plan 2020-25:
Reading's Climate Action Plan 2020-25: achievements so far and how can you Learn about Reading's plan to beat the climate crisis, and how you can help! (Q&A)
16/09/2021
Next week's webinars are drawing near!
Monday 20th September sees an exciting discussion on all things relating to mycology. Whether you're interested in growing your own mushrooms or just have an interest in fungi in general, you won't want to miss it!
The Fungi Farmer guide to mycology Learn everything there is to know about the fascinating world of mycology! (Webinar and Q&A)
15/09/2021
If you're interested in the way that the carbon footprint of food can be shrunk, you won't want to miss this Reading Climate Festival workshop, run by Reading Friends of The Earth, on 21st September!
Dr Eugene Mohareb (UoR) hosts a discussion on the way cities can work to reduce the carbon footprint of the food they produce and consume, with cities directly influencing approximately two-thirds of all food sector GHG emissions.
Register here:
How Cities Can Help Shrink The Carbon Footprint of Food Join Dr. Eugene Mohareb and Reading Friends of the Earth - processing and distributing food produced more emissions than farming in USA.
14/09/2021
Would you like to pledge your veg? There's still plenty of time!
You can pledge any ingredients via our website: http://www.readingtownmeal.org.uk/growersform.cfm
You can also make your pledge, or ask any questions, by emailing us at [email protected]
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