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Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nemeth and Tom Canning for episode 31 of the Real Reading Podcast featuring special guest Becky Stevens from Reading's Indie Urban Market, flash mobs and some radio jingles you'll hate us for reminding you of. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comIf you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nementh and Tom Canning for episode 30 of the Real Reading Podcast and includes up to the minute Donald Sutherland news, finding the After Dark in the day time and more MRT chat. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comIf you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Join Hugh Fort, Rachel Nementh and Tom Canning for episode 29 of the Real Reading Podcast featuring facebook opinions, the King of Ghana and an awful bunk bed joke. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comIf you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

The Real Reading Podcast is back for a second series and a new team member. Joining Hugh Fort and Tom Canning s PROPER Redingensian Rachel Nemeth. Rachel has know Tom and Hugh since they lived together in the late 2000s and will attempt to bring order to the prattling. In week one the team discuss the buzz of having Reading Festival in town, the toilets and the what Rachel loves about Reading. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comIf you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review!Show notes:Reading Festival clean up: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-festival-rubbish-clean-up-gets-underway/Festival toilets: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/the-extraordinary-items-stuffed-down-reading-festival-toilets/Podcast homepage: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/real-reading-podcastPodcast index: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/rrpindex/ For

Hugh Fort, Tom Canning and newbie Rachel Nemeth return for the second series of the Real Reading Podcast, available every Friday. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comIf you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's the last episode of series 1 of the Real Reading Podcast and it's a first 'on location' pod at the legendary Purple Turtle. Join the team as they reminisce about the club and say a fitting goodbye to Jennie. The podcast will return in two or so weeks, look out for bonus content in the mean time! Music by BenSound.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

This weeks Real Reading Podcast has some big news on the team front and features the Emmer Green Chalk Pits of which we have some magnificent photos and Hugh and Jennie reminisce about their old school trips and school songs. This weeks Fort Explains It All looks at how Reading Borough Council could spend the £993,743.55 Community Infrastructure Levy money. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comIf you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review!Show notes:Community Infrastructure Levy: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/reading-council-asks-neighbours-how-it-should-spend-1-million/Emmer Green Chalk Pits: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/incredible-pictures-show-hidden-emmer-green-chalk-mines/Podcast homepage: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/real-reading-podcastPodcast index: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/rrpindex/ For information regardi

Zsuzsi Lindsay - Reading Fringe Festival organiser is one of two guests this week as Reading FC reporter Jonathan Low joins us in a like for like substitution with Hugh Fort. Zsuzsi chats about the festival, how it started and became home to over a 100 shows. It starts on Tuesday 24th July through to Sunday 29th July. Elsewhere Jonathan inspires us with his walk to work and attempts to justify his bizarre hatred of Reading's Railway Station while Jennie talks through the Central Club sale and Tom is delighted by Reading Buses' word of the day. Don't forget our brand new Real Reading Podcast index. Let prattle commence! Follow us on Twitter and Like us on Facebook. All music by www.bensound.comIf you enjoy the Real Reading Podcast, please remember to subscribe on your app and leave us a lovely review!Show notes:12 shows you should definitely see at the Fringe: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/12-shows-you-should-definitely-see-during-reading-fringe-festival-2018/Reading Fringe Festival website: https://readin

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.comShow 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=8e1xvyTdBZIErnie Morris Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/louise-stevensPodcast homepage: www.inyourarea.co.u

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.comNOTES: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

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.comNOTES: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/Podcast homepage: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/real-reading-podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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.comIf you want to enter the Madness competition to win tickets, make sure you head to our facebook page: Real Reading Podcast!NOTES:Madness tour info: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/madness-announce-massive-uk-tour-stopping-in-reading/ TICKETS: buy your Madness tickets hereALL Royal Ascot info: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/royal-ascotCar Parking charges: https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/car-park-charges-will-destroy-the-town-centre/Reading City

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

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.comNOTES:Time Trap Escape Rooms: www.timetrapescaperooms.comArgos plans: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/plans-revealed-to-split-former-reading-argos-into-five-new-shopsFlying Scotsman: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/where-to-see-the-flying-scotsman-as-it-travels-through-readingWoodley Carnival and events this weekend: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/woodley-carnival-arts-trail-and-seven-fun-things-to-do-in-reading-this-weekendNew s

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

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.comNOTES: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/Podcast homepage: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/real-reading-podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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.comNOTES: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/Podcast homepage: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/real-reading-podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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.comNOTES: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/Podcast homepage: www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/tag/real-reading-podcast For information r

Episode 14 of the Real Reading Podcast looks back at a brilliant Craft Theory Festival and talks to two of the masterminds behind it. The podcast, which see's the return of Hugh Fort the team discuss the huge issue of potholes and what Reading Borough Council are doing about them and Jennie's been reminiscing about the efforts to remember the past at Thames Lido. 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

Guja Bandini from Reading Museum is our guest this week talking about the re-opening of the Abbey Gateway, the school room and a very famous student on the Real Reading Podcast with hosts Jennie Slevin and Tom Canning. The pair discuss the excellent April Fool from WhitleyPump and another award for the Nags Head. 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