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Party On The Hill

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Station Hill is pleased to reveal the full line of fantastic performers and community groups taking to the stage at its FREE official launch event.

Party on the Hill – taking place on Saturday 21st June! The fun-filled day will start at 12.00pm until late evening, showcasing a plethora of local artists and groups across two stages, alongside a dedicated family area offering a host of free activities for little ones! A wide selection of food and drink will also be on offer, including Station Hill favourites Siren Craft Brew, Angelo’s and Notes, alongside Reading icons, such as Purple Turtle, Yaylo, Zambrero, and many more!

 TIMETABLE Community Stage

  • 12:00pm – Beetroots Samba Band
  • 1:00pm – Youth Showcase
    • Reading Youth Orchestra
    • Reading Rock Academy
    • Gold Dust DJ
  • 2:30pm – RASPO
  • 3:30pm – Mayor's speech followed by Reading Town Song Performance – Peter Doyle & Dionne Williams from
  • Harmonic Motion with Reading Gospel Choir
  • 3:45pm – Reading Community Gospel Choir
  • 4:30pm – Irish Dance Group
  • 5:15pm – Gold Dust DJ Set (Adults)
  • 6:30pm – World Groove Band
  • 9:00 Onwards – DJ

 Acoustic Stage

  • 12:30pm – Harry Jones
  • 1:15pm – Rob Sowden
  • 2:00pm – Andy Wenger
  • 2:45pm – Helen Wren
  • 3:30pm – Maija
  • 4:15pm – Andy Barker
  • 5:00pm – Peter Doyle
  • 5:45pm – Grace Pounds
  • 6:30pm – Holly Shillito

 Family Activities at “The Seed” (Public Art and Fountain Area)

  • 12:00–3:00pm – Free Face Painting
  • 12:00–5:00pm – Free Drop-in Circus Skills Workshop
  • 12:00–8:00 PM – Free Doodle Wall to colour in
  • 2:00 PM – Free Drumming Workshop
  • 12:00PM – Free Fresk Workshop
  • Giveaway Area - Including free PepsiCo drinks and snacks

Entry to the event is FREE and easily accessible from Reading Station or Friars Walk via one of the two main entrances:

Entrance 1 ONE Station Hill

Entrance 2 Siren Brew

Party on the Hill provides the perfect opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate this major milestone in the town’s transformation. Event updates, including line-up announcements, will be announced over the next few weeks on Station Hill’s Instagram account @stationhill_reading.

Rachelle Bownes, General Manager at Station Hill, commented: “We are incredibly excited to be officially opening Station Hill to the public. And what better way to celebrate that with a free party for the town, showcasing local business, artistry and talent! We have something for everyone, so if you’re planning on being in the area on the 21st, be sure to stop by and experience a taster of what’s to come from Station Hill!” For event updates and announcements, follow Station Hill on Instagram: @stationhill_readingFor more details on Station Hill, visit: https://stationhill.co.uk/  For more information on Ebb&Flow apartments to rent, visit: https://ebb-and-flow.co.uk/


 

 

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  • Drama, Dance and Music
  • Arts + Craft
  • Fetes, Fairs + Festivals
  • Eating Out

Contact details

Social links:

  • Instagram

Website:

stationhill.co.uk

Address:

1 Station Hill Square, Station Hill, Reading RG1 1LN

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