Reading continues to stand together. We are a strong and beautiful community.

As local councillors we wanted to check in on our community yesterday evening. As Micky leng it was friendly and, calm and a couple of particularly lovely chats. Reading Labour Councillors

I attended volunteer training today for Sue Ryder at the Duchess of Kent Hospice here in Reading. I'm volunteering as a Sue Ryder champion to help promote their mission to ensure noone has to face death or grief alone. #DyingMatters

Tomorrow between 3 and 5pm, 17 August, our crew at Whitley Wood Fire Station in Reading is inviting people to come and find out more about life in the fire and rescue service. rbfrs.co.uk/community-even…

Do you know someone who would like to join our Fire Cadets? We're currently on the lookout for 13-17 year olds to join our next group. ow.ly/V2XT50SWI1U #Crowthorne #Maidenhead #Newbury #RdgUK

Heroiam slava Reading stands with our Ukrainian friends and Ukraine fighting for freedom. #MakeNoiseForUkraine

Thanks to Reading Fest Police, #EA, our fab team of Reading Borough Council officers,Reading Labour Councillors & Vols tht work all year & r in overdrive this wkend to ensure the safety of all Festival goers!Thx to the Marine crews, the horses & Mayor Glenn Dennis Cllr Mark Keeping Matt Rodda Reading & Leeds Fest ♥️

Whitley Ward Local Councillors surgery on Saturday 31st August from 10.30am to 12pm at the Meeting Point. Come, no need for an appointment and discuss issues in your area. Rachel Eden Micky leng Whitley Labour 🌹

A beautiful day. Morning delivery of local council surgery leaflets with the dog Zii. Come to Kennet Island Saturday 31st from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Serving the community at all times 🌹 #dogwalk

Looking forward to it! #LoveUnites #ReadingPride

Quick cuppa at Fidget & Bob before a good surgeryvwith Alice Mpofu-Coles (Dr) #withrefugees🧡. Lots of issues brought up by residents Earley and Woodley Labour Reading Labour Councillors

I was pleased to support Yuan Yang in holding an MP surgery in our neighbouring ward of Church yesterday alongside Micky leng and the Church Reading Labour Councillors and support her caseworkers listening to people's concerns. I'm looking forward to welcoming her to Whitley ward soon!

On our way to #TUC2024 the first TUC Congress under a The Labour Party Govt. in 15 yrs. Looking forward to our #EnergyTransition fringe tomorrow with Sue Ferns, Donna Rowe-Merriman, GMB Union Scottish Sec. Louise Gilmour, and Unite the union: join a union's Dariush Sokolov. If you're in Brighton come along!

Today is #SuicidePreventionday and also was the birthday of a wonderful young woman Diva Elizabeth who would have been 31. I walked with her mum Sinead Gibson as part of fundraising for Suicide&Co and for our mental health this morning. We were led by lovely Walk Works

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Labour Women’s Conference is one week today. Join us at our unique open mic fringe event on Labour, Women and the Environment to share your stories, campaigns, passions and ideas.

Very special to join dear Ukrainian friends today at the opening of the new Ukrainian Library here in Reading alongside Glenn Dennis :: Black Lives Matter and Matt Rodda Reading and sharing culture is so important. We continue to stand with our Ukrainian community #SlavaUkraini

Thank you to Ridgeline Trust. Your autumn open day really hit the spot with far more plants to take home than planned (and some lovely cake). If you missed it I recommend following their account as their open days raise vital funds for the work of this wonderful hidden garden