Welcome to the Senior Common Room (SCR) web page. We are a club, formed in 1897 [read the history], with membership open to all staff of the University, and to others by election. There are currently over 800 members. The SCR provides facilities for members and their guests to meet in pleasant surroundings, thus aiding the informal interdisciplinary communication that is an essential part of university life. Our facilities in Park House (pictured) are at the centre of the Whiteknights campus and include the bar and dining rooms, private dining rooms, newspaper and TV lounges, a meeting room and a wine shop. The wine shop in Park House is open most lunchtimes from 13-00 to 13-45 (contacts: Andrew Wilbey, R.A.Wilbey@reading.ac.uk, and Demetris Savva, x8460 or D.Savva@reading.ac.uk

 

Park House

 

 

                                     

Wine tasting in the Acacias wine cellar

Tutored Wine Tasting in  Park House

On the London Road campus, Acacias,  the elegant house that was used as the common room building for most of the time since our foundation in 1897,  members may use the lounge. SCR also runs a wine cellar in Acacias to complement that in Park House. The wine cellar here is open for about one hour each week, usually on Thursdays (contacts: either Andrew Wilbey or Demetris Savva, see above). The social programme includes a termly wine tasting in Park House, occasional wine tastings in Acacias and various events such as a November Fireworks (especially for families), a Summer Dinner, a Christmas Dinner, walks, visits.

 

 

 

"FULL HOUSE"

Winners of the Summer Quiz June 2011

Next Quiz: Wednesday 23 November 2011

                                     

Autumn Walk  2011 - Aldermaston Wharf

Spring Walk - Frilsham

The costs of running the SCR are covered primarily by the membership subscription (still less than £4-00 per month and excellent value, and with excellent discounts for new members).

The SCR is managed by a committee elected annually. This session our Senior Steward is Simon Andrews (Biological Sciences) and Junior Steward, Kat Bicknell(Department of Pharmacy) . Our secretary, Jean Carter, will be delighted to answer any queries on 378 5097 or e-mail: j.a.carter@reading.ac.uk

 

Procedure for joining SCR. 

Firstly your name has to be posted on the SCR Notice Board for a statutory 48 hours as laid down in the Rules of SCR.  Joining papers will then be forwarded to you. Send Jean an email or ring her on ext: 5097.  The office is normally open 8.30-2pm Monday, Wednesday & Friday