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Last orders have been called at the Wynford A Reading pub which has been serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community for 22 years is closing down. Simon Hallam, who managed the Wynford Arms for more than two decades, died on Saturday, June 7. He managed the pub on Kings Road for 22 years, during which it was one of the only LGBTQIA+ venues in the town.

It became the first queer-friendly pub in Reading when it opened insince which it became the birthplace of the Reading Pride movement.

Simon was the wynford arm reading gay of The Wynford Arms, one of Reading’s longest-serving LGBTQ+ venues. Under his care, it became more than just a pub — it was a safe haven, a stage for expression, and a cornerstone of our community. The Wynford Arms was a Victorian pub that became one of Reading's first gay bars in Octoberand served the LGBT+ community until it closed on 28 May The Wynford Arms was a local gay pub for over 20 years, but closed down in The Blagrave Arms is now thought to be the only LGBT venue in the town.

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Simon Hallam, former manager of the Wynford Arms, has passed away, family and friends have announced. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. M4 and M25 roadworks in and around Berkshire this week including resurfacing works near Slough. Your legacy lives on in every wynford arm reading gay we march and every space we hold. Log In. Music A bit loud. So, the beer is not bad. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. They make a big thing of the sport and have a list of what they are showing every night, so you can plan ahead.

Mr Hallam and his team have been battling an unreasonable rent increase by Star Pubs, owned by Heineken, for two years. Bear with a beard. Reading School alumni and staff celebrate years of learning. Iconic One Theme Powered by Wordpress. He wrote: "Unfortunately, we have had to operate without the support or co-operation of the pub company for many years. And yes, it used to be a gay bar. UK and German Life Expectancy.

Facebook X Twitter. Founders of Reading Pride had their first meeting at the venue, which had held the first Pride March in the town inas well as having held numerous fundraisers and queer socials there. South East Water labelled 'worst' performer for water supply interruptions as regulator launches investigation.