Events

Coming Events

VOLUNTEERS MEETING 

The Friends volunteers meet on Saturday 28 February (10.00 to 12.00) at Caversham Baptist Church (opposite Waitrose).  Join us to discuss our plans for the gardens in 2026.  We will be discussing opportunities for volunteers  in planning and participating in events and in light gardening.

EASTER TRAIL

Our annual Easter Trail will be held on Saturday 14 April (14.00 to 16.00).  The Friends will be hosting a quiz on a nature theme.  All young competitors  will win an Easter egg prize or a non-dairy treat.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  Entry is free, but donations to The Friends of Caversham Court will be appreciated.  The Tea Kiosk will be open for refreshments all afternoon.

BEAN POLE DAY

Econet Reading will hold their annual Bean Pole Day in the gardens on Saturday 18 April (9.30 to 13.00).  The event promotes local woodland products and wildlife friendly gardening.  More information from https://econetreading.org.uk/programme

Past Events

CHRISTMAS CAROLS

We were fortunate with dry weather for the well-attended twylight Christmas carols in the gardens on Monday 15 December. Attendees joined the choir of St Peter's Church and the Salvation Army band in singing traditional carols.  The event was compered by Alex Forbes of Fourbears Books.  We thank all involved and those who donated on the occasion which enabled the Friends to cover the cost of the event.

HALLOWEEN TRAIL

The Friends 5th Halloween Trail was once more enjoyed by children and their carers who flocked to the gardens to be suitably scared, amused, wowed and educated by the 20 displays created by Hester Casey and friends arranged to adorn, trees, shrubs and other hiding places.  The young visitors had great fun discovering each of the ghosts, witches, weird creatures and natural spirits, all made from recycled materials.  They would also have seen posters displaying poetry on the joy of relaxing in a garden and on the history of witches.

Thank you to the visitors who bought trail guides/tick sheets.  The over £600  raised will be used by The Friends to support the gardens by funding new or replacement plants for 2026.

Charity volunteers once again supported the event by manning the Tea Kiosk and serving hot drinks and home-made cakes to visitors.

Some images of displays (courtesy of Ania Haskins) are presented below.