BSANA

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.
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.

	Tuesday, 18 September 2018 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.

	Wednesday, 19 September 2018 Oxford Road Timebank Games Morning Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) There is a new Games club at Lifespring church. Do pop in if you can

	Thursday, 20 September 2018 Lunch Club for the over 60’s Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) Two course lunch with tea of coffee (£4)

	Friday, 21 September 2018 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 September 2018 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).

	Tuesday, 25 September 2018 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.

	Wednesday, 26 September 2018 Oxford Road Timebank Games Morning Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) There is a new Games club at Lifespring church. Do pop in if you can

	Thursday, 27 September 2018 Lunch Club for the over 60’s Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) Two course lunch with tea of coffee (£4)

	Friday, 28 September 2018 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 September 2018 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).

FEATURED EVENT
	Saturday, 29 September 2018 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 * * Fudge & Confectionery * * American Pancakes * * Bread & Bakes & more * All your favourite artisnal foods are back – monthly.
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FEATURED EVENT
	Saturday, 29 September 2018 BSANA Be your own inhouse master sushi chef!! Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm. Venue: The Oasis, Baker Street Always wanted to know how to make sushi … but you wouldn’t know where to start? Come along and find out all about the mysteries of making sushi! Just bring yourself – supplies included. You must confirm by Wednesday 26th September to sushi@bsana.org
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	Tuesday, 2 October 2018 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.

	Wednesday, 3 October 2018 Oxford Road Timebank Games Morning Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) There is a new Games club at Lifespring church. Do pop in if you can

	Thursday, 4 October 2018 Lunch Club for the over 60’s Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) Two course lunch with tea of coffee (£4)

FEATURED EVENT
	Thursday, 4 October 2018 BSANA Hosier Street Development meeting Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Venue: Salvation Army, Anstey Road, RG1 7JR An open meeting to discuss the planned development for the area including the old Council Offices, Broad Street Mall, police station and market). The meeting will be in the Higgins room. Agenda 1. Welcome & Introductions 2. Presentation of our evaluation of the Hosier Street Area Outline Development Framework
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	Friday, 5 October 2018 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 October 2018 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).

FEATURED EVENT
	Monday, 8 October 2018 Castle Neighbourhood Book Club Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Venue: Castle Tap, Castle Hill New book club launch. Come along and discuss what you want from a book club.
FEATURED EVENT

	Tuesday, 9 October 2018 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.

	Wednesday, 10 October 2018 Oxford Road Timebank Games Morning Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) There is a new Games club at Lifespring church. Do pop in if you can

	Thursday, 11 October 2018 Lunch Club for the over 60’s Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm. Venue: The Pavilion, Oxford Road (bottom of Russell Street) Two course lunch with tea of coffee (£4)

	Friday, 12 October 2018 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 October 2018 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).

	Tuesday, 16 October 2018 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.