The Friends of Reading Abbey

'THE FRIENDS' EXISTS TO HELP PRESERVE THE RUINS OF READING ABBEY


We aim to aid the preservation of the Ruins of the Abbey for the enjoyment of all, and to spread knowledge and public awareness of its history

Welcome to the website of the Friends of Reading Abbey. Here you can find information about the organisation and how to join us. We will also keep the front page updated with details of outings and other events organised for members.


Enquiries to Peter Durrant, Berkshire Record Office, Coley Avenue, Reading RG1 6AF    Email




 

 

Meetings are held twice yearly in Reading, on Friday evenings or Saturday afternoons, when lectures are given by specialists on the life of the Abbey and on the most recent developments. Members receive a twice-yearly Newsletter. Other occasional events take place. There is a small annual membership fee.

Original Web design by Sylvia Chumbley. Current webmaster - to be appointed

 

 

 

Patrons

The Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Reading
The Right Reverend the Bishop of Reading
The Abbot of Douai Abbey
The MP for Reading East
The MP for Reading West
The Vice-Chancellor of Reading University

Officers

President: Professor Brian Kemp
Vice-Presidents: Leslie Cram, Janet Bond
Chairman: Peter Durrant
Secretary: John Painter
Treasurer: Iris Hunt
Newsletter Editor: Dianne Sykes
Committee: Stella Cooke, Doug Beaumont