Reading Central band has been an important part of The Salvation Army centre in central Reading. The earliest record of the band′sexistance was in June 1881, just six weeks after the Army "opened fire" in the town. On that occasion it was at the head of a march taking William Booth, The Army′s founder from the railway station to a rally at the boathouse where we were conducting meetings. Ever since that time the band has participated in all the Army′s activities. Each Sunday the band leads the congregation in singing and also plays suitable music to help the worship.

Band Special events Programme in 2012

Saturday 10th March - A concert with the Thamesis Choir at St Joseph's School supporting the Rotary appeal in their fight against Polio

Sat / Sun 19/20 May - Supporting The Salvation Army in Abingdon on its 125th Anniversary. (TBC)

Saturday 30th June - Armed Forces Day Concert in Broad Street, Reading 11am-1pm

Saturday 14th July - Band to visit The Salvation Army in Skewen

Saturday 8th September - Band Concert in Broad Street, Reading 11am -1pm

Sunday 9th September - Concert in the Forbury Gardens, Reading 3pm-4:30pm

Saturday 6th October Band to visit The Salvation Army in Ipswich

Sunday 11th November - Remembrance Parade in Sonning

Sat / Sun 17/18 November - Hosting the visit of Chelmsford Band

Wednesday 28th November - Concert for MacMillan Nurses at Waingels College

Saturday 1st December - Carol Concerts in the Hexagon Theatre, Reading

Monday 10th December - Carol Service at Bramshill Police College

Reading Central Band in our
Sunday Morning worship meeting
(February 2012)