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Community Power at Christmas

5 December 2025

We’ve launched our fourth annual Reverse Advent Calendar to support Reading food banks! Working with our team at ...

Supporting innovation with Toca.io

20 November 2025

Toca.io is one of Reading’s rising tech innovators – and the company’s move into The Blade in 2024 has played a ...

Refurbished Reception brings new energy to The Blade

12 November 2025

At The Blade, we believe shared spaces play a vital role in creating a thriving business community. Our reception ...

Embracing flexible office spaces – how our occupiers have adapted their offices

6 November 2025

At The Blade we’ve always worked closely with new occupiers to ensure that the space they choose is tailored to ...

How The Blade’s office space sparks productivity and teamwork

28 August 2025

The design and quality of office space can have a huge impact on how people feel, behave and perform at work. Here ...

Tech Trends at The Blade

13 August 2025

Keeping pace with technology trends is an important consideration for businesses. Thankfully one of the benefits ...

Supporting local business – welcoming Nibsy’s to The Blade

1 August 2025

Naomi Lowe, who worked as Centre Manager for Pure Offices at The Blade, recently left us to pursue an exciting new ...

Waving goodbye to the Peregrines

14 July 2025

Our pair of mating Peregrine Falcons have now left their nest, with three chicks successfully fledged. After ...

A lunchtime cycle – fitness and fresh air with free bike hire

14 July 2025

Providing an eco-friendly office space has always been important to the team here at The Blade. Last year we began offering free bike hire to all occupiers, encouraging those working here to get out on two wheels and enjoy some fresh air at lunchtimes. There are a number of cycle routes on the doorstep of The Blade, which suit all skill levels.