Branch Programme 2009-10:

Venue: All Saints Hall, Downshire Square, READING, RG1 6NH (off the A4, Bath Road, READING end).

Held on the last Friday each month from September to May (excluding December) unless the day is close to a Bank Holiday when the date might be changed.

If in doubt regarding any meeting, 'phone John or Pam Swift on 0118 941 5540 or

We get together from 7.30 and the meetings start at 8.00 pm.  We usually have a speaker on a topic of interest.  We ask for £2.50 from each person attending (members and non-members) to help pay for the hire of the hall.  This includes tea or coffee during the mid session break.  Non members are welcome.  

Any queries contact :

The Shop at The Visitors' Centre, Aldermaston Wharf

The Visitor Centre and Shop/Tea-room lies 100 yards to the east of the Aldermaston swing-bridge that carries the A340 over the canal just north of Aldermaston. The Shop is operated by the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust and contains a small canal-related display.

On sale: Canal-related books, magazines, maps, souvenirs and gifts. Hot and cold drinks, snack, cakes, ice creams and sweets.

Weather permitting, refreshments can be enjoyed in the canal-side gardens in front of the shop.

Telephone:
0118 - 971 2868

Shop Manager:
Tracy Perryman

Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm (not open on Mondays)

How to Find Us:
If walking, head east along the towpath from the Aldermaston Swing Bridge. The Visitor Centre is 100 yards along on your left. Arriving by car, turn east off the A340 about 50 yards north of the Aldermaston Swing Bridge. The small car park is located directly behind the Visitor Centre.

For further information on the Canal’s history, follow this link to view the Canal Heritage pages.