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Join us as we honour the fallen Old Redingensians, members of the Armed Forces and their families, and the vital work of the emergency services, remembering all those who have lost their lives to conflict or terrorism.
The service will be led by Headmaster, Reverend Dr Chris Evans, with a sermon from Mark Amos (School Chaplain), and will include readings, music from Reading School students, and a Guard of Honour from the CCF.
The Lesson will be read by the President of The Old Redingensians Association, Dr Fraser Peck (OR 1999 - 2006).
The Act of Remembrance will be read by Ken Brown (OR 1955 -1963) ORA Archivist.
Wreaths will be laid in the Chapel on the 1914-18 War Memorial, the 1939-45 War Memorial and the Kendrick Boys School War Memorial (Kendrick Boys was absorbed by Reading School in 1916).
Reading School students will play the Organ and sound the Last Post and Reveille.
The School Choir will be led by Mr O Griffin, Director of Music.
The Reading School Combined Cadet Force (CCF) will provide a Guard of Honour.
Light refreshments will be served after the service in the School Refectory.
Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
Time: 10.00 - 12.00
Venue: Chapel, Reading School
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Parking
Parking is available on-site in the walled school car park opposite the Chapel and along the terrace. Please use the Erleigh Road entrance.
Photography & Videography
By attending this event, guests consent to the capture of photography and videography for the purpose of marketing and historical archiving by Reading School. These images and recordings may be used in printed materials (e.g., the school prospectus), on the school website, and on official school social media channels. Reading School processes personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Data will be handled securely and will not be used for commercial purposes. If anyone does not wish to be photographed or filmed, or if to withdraw consent, they can contact events@reading-school.co.uk.
If you have any questions, please contact Jas or Esther at events@reading-school.co.uk.
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