Unsent Letters exhibition Ponder the parallel universe

AN EXHIBITION will explore the written word and the relationships that are represented in written correspondence.

Unsent Letters will explore letters dedicated to loved ones, strangers, acquaintances, friends, and family, and how they lay bare the intricacies of personal relationships.

It is also seeking anonymous submissions of letters for the exhibition, with exhibits displayed alongside dozens of others on the theme of love.

It runs at The Rising Sun Arts Centre from Friday, February 10 through to to Sunday, February 12, and is open from 1pm-5pm.

n No tickets are necessary, though more information about submissions and attendance can be found via: whatsonreading.com

Broad Street Mall spreads the love for Valentine’s Day

that Andree, my now wife, was an international student from Canada on a student visa. Trying to be funny, I asked, “Do you know Justin Beiber?”. Without hesitation she clapped back “Do you know Prince Harry?” giving the other students within earshot a giggle at my expense.

“She was quick, fiery and intimidatingly beautiful.” on campus.

The pair began dating in January 2014, working on their thesis research project together over the summer.

With the end of the academic year looming and Andree’s temporary student visa expiring, it was decided she could not stay in the UK.

CUSTOMERS at one of Reading’s shopping centres will be treated to something extra in honour of Valentine’s Day.

Broad Street Mall will greet visitors with a new floral bench installed in the site’s central square, filled with red roses.

Roses will be free for customer to pick, with space to take selfies with friends or loved ones.

It will also be offering free chocolate heart lollipops for youngsters.

Reading Male Voice Choir will be in attendance between 11am-noon for a special Valentine’s performance.

Ed and Andree Church, former Masters students are also now married having met in a wildlife management and conservation lecture in 2013.

Of their first meeting, Ed said: “I went to sit in my own row in the middle of the Harborne Lecture Theatre, behind some other students. Having nervously introduced myself to my new peers, I couldn’t help but notice that one had an interesting accent.

“Further chatting found out n To find out more, visit the University of Reading’s alumni page: sites.reading.ac.uk/ connected

Ed said: “A long distance relationship was an option, but what was the end game? Standing just before security at Heathrow departures, Andrée assured me that she would do all that she could to return to the UK.

Love prevailed and Andree returned to the UK on a new visa. Ed described the embrace at Heathrow as one that will stay with him.

They married in 2021. They welcomed their daughter Elodie last November.

Steven Connolly, general manager Broad Street Mall, said: ‘It’s great we have so much on offer this Valentine’s Day at Broad Street Mall.

“Whether with a friend or a loved one, we hope customers enjoy celebrating at the mall with us.” n For more information about Broad Street Mall, including its range of outlets for Valentine’s Gifts such as F Hinds and Warren James, visit: broadstreetmall.com n Earlybird tickets con £12.25, available via: www.eventbrite.co.uk

Broad Street Mall is holding its Valentine’s Day celebrations on Saturday, February 11, from 11am-4pm.

THE UNIVERSITY of Reading is hosting a talk pondering the parallel universes, provided by Seed Talks.

The Science of The Multiverse: Do Parallel Universes Exist? will see Dr Harry Cliff, a particle physicist at the University of Cambridge, explore the concept of the multiverse.

Dr Cliff will lead attendees through the reasons why a scientist might take the concept of a multiverse seriously and how it fits in with our best understanding of existence.

The Science of The Multiverse: Do Parallel Universes Exist? takes place at Palmer Lecture Theatre, University of Reading, on Tuesday, March 14, from 6.45pm.