IT was a magnificent seventh for the latest Village Easter Festival in Reading.
Organisers said last week’s event held in pubs in the Eldon Square Conservation area was the best yet.
Diane Whitaker, a director at The Retreat said the festival is now well and truly established as a main attraction in the town’s burgeoning music scene.
“All the feedback from the bands, the pub owners and the public has been nothing but positive,” she explained.
“People were saying how much they loved wandering from pub to pub enjoying a great variety of beers while listening to the best music.
“When you hear such bad news about pubs around the country closing, events like the festival help to bring in clientele. People were saying it is a great community thing. People go to a pub and make new friends and they want to come back again and again.”
The three venues were the Lyndhurst, The Retreat while the famous After Party took place the Polish Club.
Diane, who performs in her own band, Rufus Ruffcut, said the organisers are now planning the eight festival to be held over Easter next year.
