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The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Shiplake Cross.

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Ceramics: Countryside Tealight Holder

Micklems Farm Flowers is being delightfully mysterious about Ceramics: Countryside Tealight Holder. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 JulMicklems Farm Flowers(3.7mi)

via Micklems Farm FlowersLocal gem

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July Events

HallPlace Equestrian Centre is being delightfully mysterious about July Events. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 JulHallPlace Equestrian Centre(4.5mi)

via HallPlace Equestrian CentreCurated

Festivals & Events

Festival of Archaeology at Greys Court |18 to 27 July

Join us this summer as Greys Court once again takes part in the Festival of Archaeology, the UK’s largest celebration of archaeology, proudly organised by the Council for British Archaeology (CBA) and supported by the South Oxfordshire Archaeology Group. Explore history in action as archaeologists excavate the oval lawn—visitors are welcome to chat with the team and witness discoveries as they happen. Don’t miss the live finds processing taking place in the historic Cromwellian building, where newly unearthed artefacts are carefully examined and documented. It’s a rare chance to experience archaeology up close—perfect for history enthusiasts, families, and curious minds of all ages.

Wed 22 Jul11:30Greys Court(3.9mi)

via Greys Court

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Junior Gillette Series

Dinghy Racing

Wed 22 Jul18:00Reading Sailing Club(2mi)

via Reading Sailing Club

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Tilehurst - 4XT (H)

Club Grey

Wed 22 Jul18:30Twyford Bowling Club(2mi)

via Twyford Bowling Club

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Gillette Series

Dinghy Racing

Wed 22 Jul19:00Reading Sailing Club(2mi)

via Reading Sailing Club

Workshops & Classes

Basic Bike Repairs

Learn how to fix a puncture, change your brake pads, reattaching your chain and other basic repairs to keep your bike on the road. With a mixture of theory and hands on learning you can learn core skills under the guidance of one our amazing mechanics. Better yet we’ll provide the bikes to practice on so you can rest assured if anything isn’t perfect you won’t be wobblying out of the store. Funded by Reading Borough Council and Avanti Cycling

Wed 22 Jul19:30Reading Bike Hub(4.3mi)

via Reading Bike Hub

Live Music

Jazz Singers’ Night

Real ale, keg beers & ciders

Wed 22 Jul21:00The Retreat(4.1mi)

via The Retreat

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Reduction Lino Printing

We found this gem on Micklems Farm Flowers's website. Reduction Lino Printing — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Thu 23 JulMicklems Farm Flowers(3.7mi)

via Micklems Farm FlowersLocal gem

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Around £4

Fabulous Fossils

Fabulous Fossils Aimed at ages 5+ but all welcome, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm £4, book online

Thu 23 Jul11:00Reading Town Hall(4.2mi)

via Reading Town Hall

Festivals & Events

Festival of Archaeology at Greys Court |18 to 27 July

Thu 23 Jul11:30Greys Court(3.9mi)

via Greys Court

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Edinburgh Preview Double Bill: Hannah Byczkowski & Cecily Hitchcock

Comedy warm ups. 16+. 2 x 55 mins (1 act per half).

Thu 23 Jul20:30Reading Town Hall(4.2mi)

via Reading Town Hall

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Introduction To Papercutting

Friday 24th July Tutor: Sophie Benest

Fri 24 JulMicklems Farm Flowers(3.7mi)

via Micklems Farm FlowersLocal gem

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Around £5.50

FOMO Fridays

Your group chat said “quiet one tonight.” We all know how that ends. Welcome to FOMO Fridays — the weekly Friday night chaos where the tunes are questionable, the dance moves are regrettable, and somehow you’re still ordering “just one more” at 2:47am. Here’s the damage: £3 selected drinks (because budgeting is important) Selected double spirit & mixers from £5.50 Free entry before 11pm — arrive fashionably early for once Confetti blasts flying about like you’ve won a reality TV final Giveaways throughout the night Open until 4am for the committed, the chaotic, and those who missed the last train Whether you’re celebrating, commiserating, or simply avoiding staying in and watching three episodes of the same series again, FOMO Fridays has your Friday night sorted. Get down early. Your camera roll will regret it later.

Fri 24 JulPopworld(4.4mi)

via PopworldLocal gem

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Models – Summer Friday Series

Model Yacht Race

Fri 24 Jul10:00Reading Sailing Club(2mi)

via Reading Sailing Club

Festivals & Events

Festival of Archaeology at Greys Court |18 to 27 July

Fri 24 Jul11:30Greys Court(3.9mi)

via Greys Court

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Palmer Park A KLV - 3MT (H)

Club Grey

Fri 24 Jul13:45Twyford Bowling Club(2mi)

via Twyford Bowling Club

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Venues with events near Shiplake Cross

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Reading Sailing Club2.0 miles away Twyford Bowling Club2.0 miles away

More about Shiplake Cross

Oxfordshire, England

Shiplake Cross sits quietly in Oxfordshire, a proper village where the pace is set by the clock on the church wall rather than a frantic calendar. The Plough has been serving up warm meals and good company for decades, making it the sort of reliable spot that sees you through a rainy Tuesday or a sunny Saturday. Local markets drift in from time to time, while family gatherings happen just around the corner without needing an invitation. Near Here keeps track of what's drifting into the village so you can pop down for tea or catch a show before heading home.

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