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Reading Hosts First Ever Community Cook-Off
30 Aug
Summary
- Berkshire town held its inaugural community cook-off event.
- The event aimed to foster connection through shared food experiences.
- It was inspired by a similar initiative following the Grenfell Tower disaster.

Residents and local policing teams in a Berkshire town recently united for its inaugural community cook-off event. Held on Saturday at the South Reading Community Hub in Whitley, the charity gathering aimed to foster connection and shared experiences through food.
This initiative was inspired by a project that began in London after the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster. The successful realization of the event was credited to PC Charlotte Wall from the Met Police, alongside PCSO Cath and Lisa from the Whitley Community Development Association. Organizers reported that everyone involved enjoyed the day, despite some rain.