# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Rdg Walking Festival A Celebration of University RAG (Raising & Gathering) Parade routes - Walkabout
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:15 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Please book USING THIS READING WALKING FESTIVAL LINK ONLY  - Go to the day & Walkabout you want -https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/readingwalksfestival

ithin the 2026 Reading Walking Festival - Join us for a nostalgic walk as we retrace the 1984 RAG Float Parade route – a vibrant celebration of creativity, community and charity. ‘Raising and Giving’ (RAG) has long been at the heart of Reading Students’ Union’s fundraising spirit. On this walk, we’ll pause at key points along the parade route to revisit the energy excitement of past RAG parades through photographs, stories and memories from the era.

I kindly invites you to make a donation of £5-£10 (adults) or £1-£2 (children over 5) for my two charities, 

Dingley's Promise - Dingley’s Promise is passionate about giving every child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) the best start in life https://dingley.org.uk/. 

and Green Health Thames Valley - a small charity that provides support with mental health challenges through a tailored programme of horticulture-based activities, with a focus on intensive support. https://greenhealththamesvalley.org.uk/

Start and end: The Museum of English Rural Life, RG1 5EX
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Getting there: Bus 21 from the town centre, Kendrick Student Village stop then a short walk. If you are travelling by car, a parking permit to park on London Road Campus will be provided.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/reading/rdg-walking-festival-a-celebration-of-university-rag-raising-and-gathering-parade-routes-walkabout/200029924495637
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, charities, parades, festivals, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Reading
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: MERL,Reading. , RG1 5EX
- **lat**: 51.44863
- **long**: -0.95909
- **full address**: MERL,Reading. , RG1 5EX, Reading, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Rdg Walking Festival A Celebration of University RAG (Raising & Gathering) Parade routes - Walkabout being held?
  - **A:** Rdg Walking Festival A Celebration of University RAG (Raising & Gathering) Parade routes - Walkabout takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 12:15 pm at MERL,Reading. , RG1 5EX, Reading, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Rdg Walking Festival A Celebration of University RAG (Raising & Gathering) Parade routes - Walkabout?
  - **A:** Rdg Walking Festival A Celebration of University RAG (Raising & Gathering) Parade routes - Walkabout is organized by Terry's Reading Walkabouts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Rdg Walking Festival A Celebration of University RAG (Raising & Gathering) Parade routes - Walkabout is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Reading, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Rdg Walking Festival A Celebration of University RAG (Raising & Gathering) Parade routes - Walkabout sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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