Reading, Berkshire

Reading is a town and unitary authority in Berkshire in England, at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, halfway between London and Oxford. The district has a population of over 144,000. Reading is probably the most important business centre in South East England and outside Greater London, often referred to as the capital of the Thames Valley with the headquarters of some major British companies and the UK offices of a number of major foreign multinationals. The name Reading is pronounced to rhyme with bedding (in IPA {{IPA|/ˈrɛdɪŋ/}}).

Sport

Reading F.C., formerly based at Elm Park, have since 1998 been in their new 24,084 capacity all-seater Madejski Stadium (named after chairman John Madejski). The football club is nicknamed the Royals (previously known as the Biscuitmen).

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Reading F.C. - 1998 - Madejski Stadium - John Madejski

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The Reading Half Marathon is held on the streets of Reading in March of each year, with as many as 12,000 competitors from elite to fun runners.

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Reading Half Marathon - March

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Reading is a centre for Rugby Football in the area, and supports the Guinness Premiership team London Irish and three senior semi-professional clubs; Reading R.F.C., Redingensians R.F.C. and Reading Abbey R.F.C.. The town is also home to Reading Greyhound Racing and the Reading Racers speedway team, and there is a velodrome at Palmer Park.

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Rugby Football - Guinness Premiership - London Irish - Reading R.F.C. - Redingensians R.F.C. - Reading Abbey R.F.C. - Reading Greyhound Racing - Reading Racers - Speedway - Velodrome - Palmer Park

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Like many Thames-side towns, Reading has several rowing clubs, representing both town and university. The local Redgrave-Pinsent Rowing Lake provides training facilities, although much rowing is also conducted on the river itself. Dorney Lake, some 12 miles to the east of Reading, provides a full international competition venue and will host the rowing events of the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Rowing - Redgrave-Pinsent Rowing Lake - Dorney Lake - 2012 Summer Olympics

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