Lifespring Stories: Recent Episodes

Who are the people of the Oxford Road? Uncover the hidden stories of the people who are the Life of Lifespring at the Pavilion.

A Reading Borough Council High Street Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ) project.

Lifespring Church at The Pavilion has been recognised as one of the main hubs for community outreach in the Oxford Road since it moved here in 2013. While as its core a Christian organisation, its work within the area transcends religious systems and addresses the social and community needs for the Oxford Road and wider Reading area. Groups based at Lifespring cover addiction recovery, English classes - largely attended by refugees - through to social lunch clubs and support groups, like mother and toddler.

We introduce some of the people who come here, what the Oxford Road and Lifespring means to them and how they came to be here. We highlight the diverse communities meeting at Lifespring and tell the stories of the individuals who meet there, reflecting the essence, stories and emotions of the interviews.