readingcanA massive welcome to the Fobney Marshians, the latest addition to the Advent of Good & Green Deeds community campaign. #RDG_Advent25Join their Massive Marshian Stomp at 10am on the 21 Dec to help create habitat for wildlife to thrive. 🦋The more the merrier. Let's make this stomp massive! Find out more at readingcan.org.uk/advent2025 (link is in our bio). Or search for 'Massive Marshian Stomp' on Eventbrite.How stunning is this artwork by @nickhayesillustration?!

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View the live feed of the bird camera on the roof of The Blade Reading.

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