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.

	Friday, 19 July 2019 50+ Yoga for beginners Time: 11:00am – 11:45am. Venue: Oddfellows Hall, 118b Oxford Road, RG1 7NQ If you are 50+ and would like to learn the basics of yoga, please join us for free yoga sessions for beginners. We will cover basic movements alongside breathing exercises and meditation. Everyone is welcome to give it a go. Light refreshments available at the session. The session is free of charge. If you would like to help to make this a permanent event, small donations are welcome. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, but don’t worry if you don’t. Car park available on site.
	Friday, 19 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, 19 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, 20 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, 21 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
	Monday, 22 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!
	Tuesday, 23 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
	Wednesday, 24 July 2019 Family Activities at the Pavilion Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, 143-145 Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) Fun for all the family. Cost: £1 per family Specialty: Milkshakes.
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	Friday, 26 July 2019 50+ Yoga for beginners Time: 11:00am – 11:45am. Venue: Oddfellows Hall, 118b Oxford Road, RG1 7NQ If you are 50+ and would like to learn the basics of yoga, please join us for free yoga sessions for beginners. We will cover basic movements alongside breathing exercises and meditation. Everyone is welcome to give it a go. Light refreshments available at the session. The session is free of charge. If you would like to help to make this a permanent event, small donations are welcome. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, but don’t worry if you don’t. Car park available on site.
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	Saturday, 27 July 2019 Artisan Community Food Fair Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: By the BSANA noticeboard, 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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	Saturday, 27 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, 28 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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	Tuesday, 30 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.
FEATURED EVENT
FEATURED EVENT
	Wednesday, 31 July 2019 Family Activities at the Pavilion Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, 143-145 Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) Fun for all the family. Cost: £1 per family Specialty: Fruit Kebabs with choc sauce.
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	Saturday, 3 August 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, 4 August 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
FEATURED EVENT
	Wednesday, 7 August 2019 Family Activities at the Pavilion Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, 143-145 Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) Fun for all the family. Cost: £1 per family Specialty: Ice cream sundaes.
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	Saturday, 10 August 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, 11 August 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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	Monday, 12 August 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. This month’s book is “Du Maurier Shorts?”
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FEATURED EVENT
	Tuesday, 13 August 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.
FEATURED EVENT
FEATURED EVENT
	Wednesday, 14 August 2019 Family Activities at the Pavilion Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, 143-145 Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) Fun for all the family. Cost: £1 per family Specialty: Fruit Smoothies.
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