Hello and welcome to the website for the people who live or work in the Baker Street area of Reading in Berkshire.

The aims of the Baker Street Area Neighbourhood Association (BSANA) are to develop our sense of community and improve our local environment. You are invited to get involved or join our mailing list.

20 May 2019: Click here to read the current version of the draft Russell Street / Castle Hill conservation area reappraisal. Please note that the draft has not been through a final edit.
The survey can be found at tinyurl.com/rsch2019.
If you have questions please contact us at heritagestreets@bsana.org

Thanks to all who have helped with past events. It all goes to making our neighbourhood a nicer and more friendly area to live in. We look forward to seeing you at future events.

	Sunday, 16 June 2019 Sunday Café at the Oasis Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street A new chance to meet your neighbours in a nice safe environment
	Tuesday, 18 June 2019 Tuesday Café at the Oasis Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Stop by for a delicious cake and tea and a chat with your neighbours. Cakes from 50p. Always home made.
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	Tuesday, 18 June 2019 BSANA Play Streets Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Venue: Baker Street (Oasis to Anstey Road) We have reserved Baker Street from the Oasis to Anstey Road. There will be no cars. No vans. No traffic at all – as we have permission from Reading Borough Council to close off this section of the street. Bring your kids and have fun.
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	Friday, 21 June 2019 BSANA Meetup Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Come along to the Oasis where there’s a cafe providing teas, coffees, lunch and snacks. Meet other local people and BSANA committee members. For BSANA residents, here’s your chance to directly discuss the issues that affect you. What’s happening? What do you want to happen? What is being done about the area? How can I participate? Remember BSANA is local residents coming together to make our area better for everyone.
	Friday, 21 June 2019 BSANA Chat & Games night Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Come along and have a chat, ask any questions, and help plan BSANA’s activities. Also games evening with a selection of board and card games (just for fun – no gambling).
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	Friday, 21 June 2019 BSANA hosts Simon Williams at the Castle Tap Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm. Venue: Castle Tap, Castle Hill Simon Williams is one of the very best solo singer/guitarists in the area. He sometimes describes his style as “Acoustic Rock” but he always plays melodic sounds. He’s played for years as a guitarist and behind-the-scenes songwriter for many bands, including a sell out headline slot at “Sound” nightclub in London’s Leicester Square. His first ever solo performance saw him take the stage in front of a 2,000 strong audience in Hammersmith.
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	Saturday, 22 June 2019 Prospect parkrun Time: 9:00am – 11:00am. Venue: Prospect Park The parkrun is completely free. Just visit the website www.parkrun.com to register and print out your barcode. Arrive at least 10 minutes before 9 for your first event so you can hear the race briefing. (You can participate without a barcode, but your time won’t be recorded.) Come and meet us any Saturday. Talk to the friendly volunteers (in yellow Hi Vis parkrun tops). We also welcome volunteers to help with events. We look forward to seeing you at Prospect Park on a Saturday soon.
	Sunday, 23 June 2019 Sunday Café at the Oasis Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street A new chance to meet your neighbours in a nice safe environment
	Monday, 24 June 2019 Give Blood in Reading Time: 10:00am – 5:15pm. Venue: Salvation Army, Anstey Road, RG1 7JR The Blood Service is running a double session at Salvation Army, Anstey Road in Reading, and needs your help. Timings are from 10.30am-1pm and from 2.15-5.15pm. You should contact the service by phone to book attendance on: 0300 123 23 23, or you can book via the website. Do help if you can – you could save someone’s life – please don’t leave it to someone else!
	Tuesday, 25 June 2019 Tuesday Café at the Oasis Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Stop by for a delicious cake and tea and a chat with your neighbours. Cakes from 50p. Always home made.
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	Thursday, 27 June 2019 BSANA Talks Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Venue: Salvation Army, Anstey Road, RG1 7JR A regular talk open to everyone on a local topic. Loneliness Rhiannon Stocking-Williams, Reading voluntary Action’s Reading Friends Coordinator introduces their wonderful new Ready Friends Toolkit offering practical advice on how to take steps to interactwith our lonely neighbours and be a critical friend for them.
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	Friday, 28 June 2019 BSANA Meetup Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Come along to the Oasis where there’s a cafe providing teas, coffees, lunch and snacks. Meet other local people and BSANA committee members. For BSANA residents, here’s your chance to directly discuss the issues that affect you. What’s happening? What do you want to happen? What is being done about the area? How can I participate? Remember BSANA is local residents coming together to make our area better for everyone.
	Friday, 28 June 2019 BSANA Chat & Games night Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Come along and have a chat, ask any questions, and help plan BSANA’s activities. Also games evening with a selection of board and card games (just for fun – no gambling).
	Saturday, 29 June 2019 Prospect parkrun Time: 9:00am – 11:00am. Venue: Prospect Park The parkrun is completely free. Just visit the website www.parkrun.com to register and print out your barcode. Arrive at least 10 minutes before 9 for your first event so you can hear the race briefing. (You can participate without a barcode, but your time won’t be recorded.) Come and meet us any Saturday. Talk to the friendly volunteers (in yellow Hi Vis parkrun tops). We also welcome volunteers to help with events. We look forward to seeing you at Prospect Park on a Saturday soon.
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	Saturday, 29 June 2019 Artisan Community Food Fair Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Eat Local – Love Local Celebrate great food from local producers. * Delicious Jams * * Vegan Goodies * Organic Teas* * Sourdough Bread & more *
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	Sunday, 30 June 2019 Sunday Café at the Oasis Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street A new chance to meet your neighbours in a nice safe environment
	Tuesday, 2 July 2019 Tuesday Café at the Oasis Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Stop by for a delicious cake and tea and a chat with your neighbours. Cakes from 50p. Always home made.
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	Tuesday, 2 July 2019 BSANA Play Streets Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Venue: Baker Street (Oasis to Anstey Road) We have reserved Baker Street from the Oasis to Anstey Road. There will be no cars. No vans. No traffic at all – as we have permission from Reading Borough Council to close off this section of the street. Bring your kids and have fun.
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	Tuesday, 2 July 2019 Oxford Road Safer Neighbourhood Forum Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Venue: Salvation Army, 522 Oxford Road The Oxford Road Safer Neighbourhood Forum is part of a force wide initiative that was established by Thames Valley Police in 2007 (originally called the NAG), that deals with key police and safety issues that have been identified by the community. Anyone is welcome to attend and, if you want, raise any policing or safety issues for the area (in our case those living on or near the Oxford Road in Reading – in Abbey and Battle wards). Representatives from Thames Valley Police normally attend and give a general update on policing in the area as well as addressing any specific concerns (without giving out confidential information on current operations).
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	Friday, 5 July 2019 BSANA Meetup Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Come along to the Oasis where there’s a cafe providing teas, coffees, lunch and snacks. Meet other local people and BSANA committee members. For BSANA residents, here’s your chance to directly discuss the issues that affect you. What’s happening? What do you want to happen? What is being done about the area? How can I participate? Remember BSANA is local residents coming together to make our area better for everyone.
	Friday, 5 July 2019 BSANA Chat & Games night Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Come along and have a chat, ask any questions, and help plan BSANA’s activities. Also games evening with a selection of board and card games (just for fun – no gambling).
	Saturday, 6 July 2019 Prospect parkrun Time: 9:00am – 11:00am. Venue: Prospect Park The parkrun is completely free. Just visit the website www.parkrun.com to register and print out your barcode. Arrive at least 10 minutes before 9 for your first event so you can hear the race briefing. (You can participate without a barcode, but your time won’t be recorded.) Come and meet us any Saturday. Talk to the friendly volunteers (in yellow Hi Vis parkrun tops). We also welcome volunteers to help with events. We look forward to seeing you at Prospect Park on a Saturday soon.
	Sunday, 7 July 2019 Sunday Café at the Oasis Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street A new chance to meet your neighbours in a nice safe environment
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	Sunday, 7 July 2019 BSANA Street Party Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Venue: Baker Street (between Carey Street and Howard Street) This is the big one. We close off Baker Street, from Carey Street/Zinzan Street along to Howard Street/Body Road and have a party. Please bring along some food for us all to share. We will provide (soft) drinks, cutlery and crockery. There will be chairs and tables so you can eat your food, chat to your neighbours and enjoy the sunshine. There will also be activities such as live music, Zumba, martial arts, bouncy castle, swingball, and the regular BSANA quiz! Opens at Noon, but you are welcome to come any time from 10am and help us set everything up.
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	Monday, 8 July 2019 Give Blood in Reading Time: 10:00am – 5:15pm. Venue: Salvation Army, Anstey Road, RG1 7JR The Blood Service is running a double session at Salvation Army, Anstey Road in Reading, and needs your help. Timings are from 10.30am-1pm and from 2.15-5.15pm. You should contact the service by phone to book attendance on: 0300 123 23 23, or you can book via the website. Do help if you can – you could save someone’s life – please don’t leave it to someone else!
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	Monday, 8 July 2019 Castle Neighbourhood Book Club Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Venue: Castle Tap, Castle Hill Join us for reading and discussing a book each month.
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	Tuesday, 9 July 2019 Tuesday Café at the Oasis Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Stop by for a delicious cake and tea and a chat with your neighbours. Cakes from 50p. Always home made.
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	Tuesday, 9 July 2019 BSANA Open Management Meeting Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Venue: Salvation Army, Anstey Road, RG1 7JR An open meeting to discuss the current situation and future plans for BSANA. You are welcome to come along. Tea / Coffee and biscuits will be provided
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	Friday, 12 July 2019 BSANA Meetup Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Come along to the Oasis where there’s a cafe providing teas, coffees, lunch and snacks. Meet other local people and BSANA committee members. For BSANA residents, here’s your chance to directly discuss the issues that affect you. What’s happening? What do you want to happen? What is being done about the area? How can I participate? Remember BSANA is local residents coming together to make our area better for everyone.
	Friday, 12 July 2019 BSANA Chat & Games night Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Come along and have a chat, ask any questions, and help plan BSANA’s activities. Also games evening with a selection of board and card games (just for fun – no gambling).
	Saturday, 13 July 2019 Prospect parkrun Time: 9:00am – 11:00am. Venue: Prospect Park The parkrun is completely free. Just visit the website www.parkrun.com to register and print out your barcode. Arrive at least 10 minutes before 9 for your first event so you can hear the race briefing. (You can participate without a barcode, but your time won’t be recorded.) Come and meet us any Saturday. Talk to the friendly volunteers (in yellow Hi Vis parkrun tops). We also welcome volunteers to help with events. We look forward to seeing you at Prospect Park on a Saturday soon.
	Sunday, 14 July 2019 Sunday Café at the Oasis Time: 12:00pm – 12:45pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street A new chance to meet your neighbours in a nice safe environment
	Tuesday, 16 July 2019 Tuesday Café at the Oasis Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Stop by for a delicious cake and tea and a chat with your neighbours. Cakes from 50p. Always home made.
FEATURED EVENT
	Tuesday, 16 July 2019 BSANA Play Streets Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Venue: Baker Street (Oasis to Anstey Road) We have reserved Baker Street from the Oasis to Anstey Road. There will be no cars. No vans. No traffic at all – as we have permission from Reading Borough Council to close off this section of the street. Bring your kids and have fun.
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