AS the coronavirus outbreak continues to cause chaos and uncertainty across the community, many events in Reading have been cancelled or postponed as a precaution.
We have listed the various event changes to keep readers up to date.
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Henley Royal Regatta
The Henley Royal Regatta has been cancelled for 2020. Organisers explained: “With much sadness and regret, the Committee of Management of Henley Royal Regatta has agreed that the 2020 Regatta must be cancelled.
“We have also ruled out the possibility of staging the Regatta at a future date this year.
“It has weighed heavily on the Committee of Management that in its 181 year history, the Regatta has only previously been cancelled during the World Wars.
“Also that so many athletes and coaches have worked so hard for an entire season in order to give themselves the chance to race at Henley.
“Nonetheless, we are agreed that this is the right decision for our staff, members, volunteers, competitors, spectators, partners and Stewards.”
READ ALSO: Coronavirus: Henley Royal Regatta cancelled.
Are You Listening? Festival
The Are You Listening? Festival has been rescheduled for later in the year. Organisers explained on their website: “The new date for Are You Listening? Festival will be Saturday 10th October 2020, when we hope things will have improved enormously and we can all come together to enjoy live music again.
“We’re very pleased that most of our line-up will still be performing on the new date and we will make further announcements on that very soon.”
The Royal County of Berkshire Show
The Royal County of Berkshire Show has been cancelled for 2020. The show is an annual food and farming festival which takes place every September. Organisers said: “This decision was a difficult one and made with a heavy heart, but a decision made for all the right reasons.”
Young People’s Performing Arts Concert
The mental health charity, No5 Young People, has announced it has cancelled its Young People’s Performing Arts Concert. The concert was due to take place on May 16, 2020, at Reading’s Abbey Ruins.
Reading Sports Awards
The Reading Sports Awards have been postponed until later in the year. The event has been rebooked for Sunday, November 29.
Carters fun fair - Prospect Park
According to their website, Carters will not be visiting Prospect park from April 10-19. The website said: "We’re very disappointed that we can’t bring the fun of the fair to you but we hope to see you soon in 2020."
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