Walk - Castle Hill, Old & New Coley Heritage Walkabout

NB Graham Turner who know the area very well will be joining us

We will explore the history of Castle Hill, Old and New Coley over 150 years. I Will show images of the area as it was. Do you know there a Whitbread pop-up Pub was & what about where the Coley steps? Illustrations will be used to explain the history and the changes to the area (from Mansions to courts), the lost industries, people and some fascinating facts.

The tour will last approximately 2.15 hours, with a few short inclines & descents.

The tour is close to Reading Town centre. We meet at bottom of Castle Hill (junction with Coley Place) and will finish on Castle Hill junction with Field Road.

The tour will depart at 10.00am sharp but please arrive by 10 for a Safety brief, etc.         There are no loos on the route.

Please bring a cash donation of £5 to £10 per adult and £1 per child over 5.

Proceeds from April 6th 2026 - April 5th 2027 - will go equally to

1st a main charity – Dingley's Promise (DP) - They strive to provide the best start for every child.
We support children in the early years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to achieve their full potential.
This Year I'm for the 1st year ever, I will be doing a few Special DP Walkabouts based on there history etc. They were formed in Reading at Battle Hospital, became a charity and are starting to spread around the country, starting in the South with 12 Centre & their HQ is in Newbury. More details at - https://dingley.org.uk/about-us/

2nd a main charity – Green Health - They are a mental health charity that work with adults in a number of ways. Members may start with one-to-one teaching, and if comfortable, may then graduate to small groups, usually containing a maximum of 4 people. Our Therapeutic Horticulture Lead teaches horticulture skills at a pace that suits the individual. I have known Charlotte for several years and we have made all sorts of donations to them, from gardening equipment to a wishing well when we downsized. They refurbished it as a project & it stands in there garden. Based in Whitley, Reading - https://greenhealththamesvalley.org.uk/what-we-do/

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