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Fridy, July 30th

The RBC is hosting a free celebration in Caversham Court between 1 and 6pm with the gardens open until 9pm - feel free to bring a picnic. It is almost one year since the reopening, and at 5.30 pm there will be a special presentation. The Tea Kiosk will be open serving tea and cakes from 1pm; the Play Rangers will lead activities for younger children, and the Friends of Caversham Court Gardens (FCCG) will conduct tours. Everyone is invited - if you could help the Friends run an information point for an hour or so, please e-mail them or call 0118 948 1751

Sunday, 1st August

There's a 'First Sunday' tour of Caversham Court today - just turn up with your friends between 2.30 and 5.00 (no booking required). The Friends' volunteer guides will talk about Caversham Court's long and interesting history and explain the thinking behind the modern planting.

Sunday, September 5th

There's a 'First Sunday' tour of Caversham Court today - just turn up with your friends between 2.30 and 5.00 (no booking required). The Friends' volunteer guides will talk about Caversham Court's long and interesting history and explain the thinking behind the modern planting.

Sunday, 12th September

'Caversham in History' walk - explore historic Caversham with local historian Joan Dils, who will be leading a walk in the afternoon, starting from Caversham Bridge and ending in Caversham Court. You can find booking details of this in RBC Heritage Open Days leaflets, which will be available from Caversham library and other local libraries.

Thursday, 23rd September and Sunday 26th September

There are 'Hidden Corners of Caversham Court' tours for FCCG members scheduled for these dates. Emily, the Head Gardener, will tell those attending about the heritage fruit collection and why particular varieties were chosen. This is described as a rare opportunity to get close to the allotments and look at the ecological area and the wildlife pond. The tours, which are for Friends of Caversham Court Gardens only (others can of course join for £2.00), are at 2pm on both Thursday and Sunday. You can book your place by e-mail or phoning 0118 947 4296, and the organisers suggest stopping for afternoon tea at the Gardens' Tea Kiosk afterwards.

Sunday, October 3rd

There's a 'First Sunday' tour of Caversham Court today - just turn up with your friends between 2.30 and 5.00 (no booking required). The Friends' volunteer guides will talk about Caversham Court's long and interesting history and explain the thinking behind the modern planting.

Monday, 20th December

There'll be a Christmas carol service in Caversham Court led by St Peter's Church choir - look out for further details nearer the time. The organisers are hoping for less snow this year ...