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03/09/2026

With all today’s talk about the Bayeux Tapestry being unveiled at the British Museum, did you know there’s a full-size replica right on our doorstep? 👀

Reading Museum’s 70-metre replica was hand-stitched by 35 Victorian women, and admission is free.

If you can’t travel to London to see the original, why not pay Reading Museum a visit instead?

Find out more and check gallery availability: Reading Museum

03/09/2026

Want thousands of local homes to discover your name? 👀
An October flyer drop could be just the game!

Whether a business, event or promotion is planned,
put your message directly into local hands.

Choose a full round, a partial round, one-off or repeat,
and reach potential customers on their own street.

But October is nearly full, and flyer space is tight,
so boo-k your drop before it disappears from sight! 👻

Find full details and delivery areas at eyemagazines.co.uk/flyers

📞 0118 933 3311
✉️ [email protected]

03/09/2026

Back to school we go! 🎒

To all the mums and dads weary from labelling what feels like absolutely everything, hunting for school shoes and trying to remember the morning routine… we see you. 💕
Wishing all our local pupils, parents and teachers a brilliant new term. 🍎👩‍🏫

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02/09/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? 🎪

This Saturday, Silchester Country Fayre is back, with market stalls, a dog show, classic vehicles, refreshments and plenty more from 11am–4pm.
👀 You can also read more about the fayre in our September issue!

01/09/2026

The new storm names are here! Which one sounds most likely to rearrange your garden furniture at 3am? 🌪️

❗️Latest storm names announced ❗️

Here is the first look at the for 2026/27, announced with Met Éireann and KNMI - Koninklijk Nederlands Meteorologisch Instituut

Has your name made the list?

01/09/2026

Local businesses… have you sorted your October advertising yet? 👀

It’s the last week to book for our October issue, and space is limited.

Village Eye is delivered to 13,000 local households and pick-up points across 17 villages between Reading and Newbury every month, helping local businesses stay visible to local customers.

With autumn routines back in full swing and people starting to plan for Christmas, October is a great time to make your business, event or promotion visible and remind local customers who to call when they need you.

If you’re not already booked in, don’t miss out. Get in touch now to secure your October advertising space. 🎃

Drop us a message or get in touch for prices and availability.

📞 0118 933 3311
✉️ [email protected]

01/09/2026

Hello September! 👋

The new issue of Village Eye is here, and our September cover is certainly bringing a bit of sunshine. ☀️

Inside, Charter Travel are sharing plenty of family holiday inspiration for 2027, alongside all our usual local news, community stories and Eye favourites. We’re also saying a fond farewell to the brilliant Burghfield Santas after an incredible 20 years.

Grab a cuppa and have a flick through the September issue. You can read it online for free too. 💗

🔗 in our About section

27/08/2026

The September mags have landed and are heading out across the villages now! 💗

After weeks of dry, sunny weather, the rain has of course arrived just in time for distribution week... ☔

So, let’s share a little love for our brilliant distribution team, especially our younger distributors spending the final week of their summer break dodging puddles and downpours to get your magazine safely through the door. 💕

Keep an eye on your letterbox. And a big thank you to Charter Travel for bringing a fabulous dose of sunshine to our September cover! ☀️🌴

27/08/2026

Ready, set, stitch! 🧶🌺
Help Burghfield create a stunning Remembrance display!

🌺 CALLING ALL KNITTERS & CROCHETERS!

This Remembrance season, Burghfield Parish Council is creating a special handmade poppy display at Burghfield Village Hall – and we’d love our community to get involved! 🌺

Whether you’re an experienced knitter or crocheter, a complete beginner, or simply fancy giving it a go, everyone is welcome! Every poppy will help us create something special to remember, honour and bring our community together.

🌺 WE’LL PROVIDE EVERYTHING YOU NEED!
We’ll supply the wool and poppy patterns.

🌺 WANT TO TAKE PART?
Poppy kits will be available to collect between Monday and Thursdays between the hours of 10am and 2pm starting from Tuesday 1st September at Burghfield Village Hall or just drop us an email. We will also be announcing further collection points in due course.

🌺 NEW TO KNITTING OR CROCHET?
Don’t worry! We’ll be announcing some drop-in sessions shortly, where you can come along, get some extra help and learn how to make your poppies.

📧 [email protected]
📞 0118 983 1748

27/08/2026

Just like buses, you wait ages for a celestial spectacle... then three come along at once!

🌕 This week, we have a deep partial lunar eclipse in the early hours of Friday morning (28th), assuming the clouds don’t scupper the view.

For those happy to burn the midnight oil, around 93% of the Moon will pass into Earth’s darkest shadow, potentially giving much of it a striking coppery-red appearance. So, if the recent solar eclipse left you wanting a little more drama, this one may be worth setting the alarm for.

For the Reading area, the partial eclipse begins at 3.33am, reaching its maximum at 5.12am. The Moon will be getting increasingly low in the sky by then, so you’ll need a clear view towards the south-western horizon. And no special glasses are needed this time, you can view it safely with the naked eye.

Cloud and showers are currently in the forecast, so whether we actually get to see it may come down to a well-timed gap in the clouds. Before setting your alarm, it’s worth checking the latest forecast on the Met Office website.

And if you do manage to catch it, share your photos below! ✨

Good luck! 🍀