Yippee! It’s time for a NEW BLOG! This week we enter the magical world of @eclecticgames, a winning formula from owners Becky and Darrell Ottery. readingindies.wordpress.com

Becky Ottery and her staff @eclecticgames (including Nik here) will lead you on a wonderful journey of discovery. How and why? Read on here…readingindies.wordpress.com #readingindies #rdguk

Choosy when it comes to gaming? @eclecticgames has regular games nights so you can try before you buy. Winner! #readingindies #RdgUK readingindies.wordpress.com

Banks of boardgames (and more) line the walls of this nearly-13-year-old #rdguk business. Where to start? Check out our feature on @eclecticgames to find out more. readingindies.wordpress.com #readingindies

Gathering round the old Joanna this Christmas? Pick up some music books @HickiesMusic to make it merry and bright. readingindies.wordpress.com #readingindies #rdguk

Craig and June at @SweeneyandTodds get four or five phone calls a week about the release of one of their seasonal delicacies. Have you tried one? readingindies.wordpress.com #readingindies #RDGUK

Family-run @sweeneyandtodds has been selling pies in Reading for 40 years. We took a trip to Castle Street to find out what makes them so good... readingindies.wordpress.com #readingindies #RDGUK

Actor Dennis Waterman was in The Sweeney. But he also appeared in @SweeneyandTodds - frequently! Find out why it’d be criminal not to visit this #rdguk institution: readingindies.wordpress.com #readingindies

We can’t tell you where he got his cool scarf from, but @HickiesMusic can help you with the instrument bit. readingindies.wordpress.com #readingindies #rdguk

Pie and a pint? Not ‘arf. readingindies.wordpress.com/… #datenight @SweeneyandTodds

What are they looking so happy about? A NEW BLOG of course! This week we jam with the folk @HickiesMusic - bringing musical joy to #rdguk since 1864. readingindies.wordpress.com #readingindies

Gents: stay cool in #heatwaveuk with a visit to @hobsonandquinn - a refreshing trim, perhaps an exfoliation, or just stock up on some beautiful products to stave off a whiff. Why them? Catch up here: bit.ly/2JLWhkF #readingindies #rdguk

Can’t stand the heat? Get into the kitchen… or café. @nibsysgf will keep you refreshed and energised with their #glutenfree goodies. bit.ly/2JPhqKz #readingindies #rdguk #scorcher

Kevin has it covered for #FishFriday. Explore his catch here: bit.ly/2JNdv14 #readingindies #rdguk #BBQ

Hair and make-up a 'mare in this #heatwave? The talented folk @TeamatNylon can pep up your look whatever the weather. No sweat. bit.ly/2Ke0xi1 #readingindies #rdguk

You’re in safe hands with #wine advice @TheTastingHouse - all full-time staff must have a minimum Level 3 @WSETglobal qualification. #ReadingIndies know-how! Read more about this 5-year-old business here: bit.ly/2Kun72e #rdguk #WSET

How a shared love of @SpursOfficial led to a new ’signing’ for @TheTastingHouse: bit.ly/2Kun72e #readingindies #rdguk #business #Spurs