We are a friendly group of people who love reading. We aim to encourage an appreciation of Literature but you don’t need any experience of Literature, just curiosity and an enjoyment of reading.

We have monthly meetings from September to May where different topics are discussed each month, as well as a monthly ‘I Have Been Reading’ online group meeting and also a programme of poetry reading.

Our next meeting:
18th September 2025

18th September 2025
Charles Darwin – The Evolution of a Theory Talk by: Douglas Irvine

Charles Darwin published his book “Origin of Species by Natural Selection” in 1859. It is now considered to be a key work of both literature and science and it immediately sold out at the time. However, it also provoked outrage among some in the clergy and the scientific communities.

This talk will outline Darwin’s early life, including his adventures while collecting the evidence that formed the basis of his ideas, the books that helped him to reach his conclusions and the events leading to the publication of his theory.

Click here for more details of our programme for 2025-2026.

We hold talks in the Lecture Room, Baptist Church, Milton Road, Wokingham RG40 1DE from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on the third Thursday of some months.

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