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The British Science Association's [http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/reading-branch Reading branch] runs
 
The British Science Association's [http://www.britishscienceassociation.org/reading-branch Reading branch] runs
[http://www.cafescientifique.org/index.php?option=com_contentbuilder&title=uk-reading&controller=details&id=1&record_id=113 Cafe Scientifique] meetings. (It is also listed on the [http://www.reading.ac.uk/news-and-events/about-cafescientifique.aspx University of Reading website]. Scientific topics are covered at a level approachable by the lay person. The format is a talk of about 3/4 hour by an invited speaker, followed, after a short break, with questions from the audience. There are also Cafe Scientifiques in  
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[http://www.cafescientifique.org/index.php?option=com_contentbuilder&title=uk-reading&controller=details&id=1&record_id=113 Cafe Scientifique] meetings. (It is also listed on the [http://www.reading.ac.uk/news-and-events/about-cafescientifique.aspx University of Reading website]. Scientific topics are covered at a level approachable by the lay person. The format is a talk of about 3/4 hour by an invited speaker, followed, after a short break, with questions from the audience. Talks are free (but since they are held in a pub participants are encouraged to buy a drink or food).
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There are also Cafe Scientifiques in  
 
[http://www.cafescientifique.org/index.php?option=com_contentbuilder&title=uk-basingstoke&controller=details&id=1&record_id=223 Basingstoke],
 
[http://www.cafescientifique.org/index.php?option=com_contentbuilder&title=uk-basingstoke&controller=details&id=1&record_id=223 Basingstoke],
 
[http://www.cafescientifique.org/index.php?option=com_contentbuilder&title=uk-didcot&controller=details&id=1&record_id=142 Didcot],
 
[http://www.cafescientifique.org/index.php?option=com_contentbuilder&title=uk-didcot&controller=details&id=1&record_id=142 Didcot],
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There is also a [https://www.facebook.com/ReadingSkeptics/ Facebook page] which lists coming events as well as itemss of general scientific/skeptical interest (also snark).
 
There is also a [https://www.facebook.com/ReadingSkeptics/ Facebook page] which lists coming events as well as itemss of general scientific/skeptical interest (also snark).
  
* University public lectures
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== Library ==
* [http://www.reading.gov.uk/libraryevents Library talks] (also on [https://www.facebook.com/ReadingLibraries/ Facebook])
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* Green Drinks
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Reading central library puts on [http://www.reading.gov.uk/libraryevents talks] (also listed on [https://www.facebook.com/ReadingLibraries/ Facebook]). They usually cost a few pounds, with discounts for library card holders.
* Sunday Assembly
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== University public lectures ==
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Amongst [http://www.reading.ac.uk/news-and-events/about-eventlist.aspx events] at the University are a series of
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[https://www.reading.ac.uk/news-and-events/Events/about-public.aspx public lectures].
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One can sign up to a [https://www.reading.ac.uk/news-and-events/about-events-mailinglist.aspx mailing list] to find out about forthcoming events.
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== Green Drinks ==
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[http://www.greendrinks.org/berkshire/reading Green Drinks] is an informal meet-up for those who "work in the green/ethical sector or have a passion for those issues", in [[Global Cafe]] on the first Tuesday of each month any time from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. They also have a [https://www.facebook.com/groups/243919622305571/ Facebook group].
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== Sunday Assembly ==
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[http://www.sundayassemblyreading.uk/ Sunday Assembly Reading] is part of a wider [http://www.sundayassembly.com/ Sunday Assembly] movement. They hold meetings once a month on Sunday mornings, comprising live music, singing, talks, sometimes other activities, and refreshments.
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They also organise social activities - sports, games etc - and community action - help for rough sleepers, refugees etc.
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They have a [https://www.facebook.com/groups/SundayAssemblyReading/ Facebook group]

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Cafe Scientifique

The British Science Association's Reading branch runs Cafe Scientifique meetings. (It is also listed on the University of Reading website. Scientific topics are covered at a level approachable by the lay person. The format is a talk of about 3/4 hour by an invited speaker, followed, after a short break, with questions from the audience. Talks are free (but since they are held in a pub participants are encouraged to buy a drink or food).

There are also Cafe Scientifiques in Basingstoke, Didcot, Henley-on-Thames, Oxford and Winchester

Skeptics in the Pub

Reading Skeptics in the Pub has talks, generally monthly, on topics covering science, comminication of science and critical thinking. The format is a talk of about 3/4 hour by an invited speaker, followed, after a short break, with questions from the audience. They are free but donations are solicited.

The Reading Skeptics website contains additional material but is no longer actively maintained.

There is also a Facebook page which lists coming events as well as itemss of general scientific/skeptical interest (also snark).

Library

Reading central library puts on talks (also listed on Facebook). They usually cost a few pounds, with discounts for library card holders.

University public lectures

Amongst events at the University are a series of public lectures.

One can sign up to a mailing list to find out about forthcoming events.

Green Drinks

Green Drinks is an informal meet-up for those who "work in the green/ethical sector or have a passion for those issues", in Global Cafe on the first Tuesday of each month any time from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. They also have a Facebook group.

Sunday Assembly

Sunday Assembly Reading is part of a wider Sunday Assembly movement. They hold meetings once a month on Sunday mornings, comprising live music, singing, talks, sometimes other activities, and refreshments.

They also organise social activities - sports, games etc - and community action - help for rough sleepers, refugees etc.

They have a Facebook group