Warhammer - Reading

24/05/2026

Get ready, Reading! The ash wastes are calling and Half Term is officially here! 🌋⚔️
Whether you’re a veteran general or looking to pick up your very first brush, Hive Tartarus needs you.
Starting Monday, we have a packed schedule of Build, Paint, and Play sessions to help you level up your hobby game:
🛠️ Build: Master the "Clean Cut" and get those mould lines vanished.
🎨 Paint: Learn the secrets of Contrast paints and drybrushing to get Battle Ready in record time.
📜 Read: Dive into the lore of Yarrick’s return and prep your Combat Patrol tactics.
🎲 Play: First time? We’ll coach you through every phase of the game.

The Stakes:Every activity you do in-store earns you a sticker for the campaign map. Will you paint the sector RED for the Great Waaagh!, or BLUE to hold the line for the Imperium? 🔴🔵

Recruit Reinforcements:Bring a friend or family member for their first taste of Warhammer! You’ll help them start their journey and earn stickers toward your Call to Arms rewards.
Spaces are filling up fast as the Orks close in! 🛡️📞 Call us on 01189 598693 to book your slots for the week ahead.

Who’s coming down tomorrow to get their orders before the front line shifts? 👇

23/05/2026

WAAAGH! RANK UP FOR DA GREAT GREEN TIDE! 🎖️

Listen up, ya grotz! Is yer Battle Honours booklet lookin’ all clean and shiny while da Boyz are out smashin' humies? Dat’s not da Ork way! It’s time to turn dem hobby goals into more ladz for da front line!We’re turnin' Battle Honours into da ultimate Orky trainin' camp for da War for Armageddon.

Dis week, every stamp ya earn don't just get ya shiny loot—it counts as a win for da WAAAGH! on our campaign map! 🔴Why Join Da Mob Dis Week?

🛠️ BUILD: Use our hobby stations to get yer Combat Patrol stuck together. More dakka, more choppas! (Stamp earned!)
🎨 PAINT: Use da Contrast Method to get yer ladz lookin’ "Battle Ready" faster dan a Red Sunz Speedstah!
🎲 PLAY: Book a "Learn to Play" session—it’s da best way to practice krumpin' da Imperium!
Da Shiny Spoils:Finishin' yer milestones gets ya exclusive rewards ya can’t find nowhere else. From pin badges to proper hobby gear, let’s get dem booklets filled with stamps!Ain't got a booklet? Don't lose yer 'ead! Pop in, grab one for FREE, and we’ll help ya start yer journey with yer very first RED sticker for da Armageddon map.

🔴Da Hive Spires ain't gonna krump demselves! Bring yer booklet down and let’s get stuck in! WAAAGH! 👊Which clan are ya bringin' to da map dis week? Goff black or Evil Sunz red? 👇

22/05/2026

🤝 NO ONE WINS A PLANETARY WAR ALONE!
Know someone who’d love Warhammer? This Half Term is the perfect time to bring a friend or family member down to Warhammer Reading!
Not only will you lead them into an epic new hobby, but you’ll also earn a sticker toward your Call to Arms rewards. 🎖️

While they learn the ropes, you can:
✅ Level up your painting skills.
✅ Finalise your Combat Patrol for the Sunday Finale.
✅ Talk tactics with our staff.

Spaces for our weekday hobby sessions (Mon-Fri) are filling up fast!
📞 Give us a ring at 01189 598693 to book a slot for you and a recruit.

21/05/2026

+++ This Weekend @ Warhammer Reading +++
It’s time to muster your forces! We are right in the thick of the War for Armageddon, and this Saturday is a massive day for reinforcements and planetary defence. Here is what’s happening in-store on Saturday, 23rd May:

🏆 The War for Armageddon, The battle for Hive Tartarus is reaching a tipping point! Every hobby activity you do in-store—Building, Painting, or Playing—earns you a sticker for our massive campaign map.🔴 RED for the Great Waaagh!🔵 BLUE for the Imperium. Which side will you reinforce this weekend?

Bring Your Friends & Family! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦The Hive Spires need every recruit they can get. Bring your friends and family along to try Warhammer for the first time! We’ll have introductory games running all day.

🔥 NEW RELEASES IN-STORE:The latest wave of reinforcements has arrived! Pick up these new releases starting this Saturday:

Kill Team: Terror on Devlan: Face the ultimate nightmare as Cadian troops hunt the legendary Red Terror! This box features brand new miniatures for the Red Terror and Spectre Squad.

New Operatives: Deploy the anti-psyker Celestian Insidiants for the Adepta Sororitas or drop in with the Chaos Murderwing aerial shock troops.

Try Something New! we are diving deep into the brutal world of the Orks to see if you have what it takes to join the Great Green Tide. You’ll have the chance to explore the unique cultures of the different Ork Clans—from the speed-obsessed Evil Sunz to the brutal Goffs—and master the secrets of painting iconic, grimy Ork skin using our expert in-store tips.

Whether you’re a veteran looking for a fresh challenge or a total recruit ready for your first taste of the hobby, come down, grab a brush, and help us turn the Armageddon campaign map RED! 🔴

See you at the front lines! 👊

20/05/2026

19/05/2026

The war for Armageddon has reached its fever pitch! 🌋⚔️
We are officially in Week 3, and the map is looking like a true war zone. The Orks have breached the outer perimeters, but the Imperium is digging in deep for the defense of Hive Tartarus.If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now is the time to deploy. With the new edition of Warhammer 40,000 looming, getting your Combat Patrol built and painted is your top priority.

The State of the Map:🔴 RED stickers are swamping the industrial wastes—the WAAAGH! is gaining momentum!🔵 BLUE stickers are holding the Hive gates—the Emperor’s finest are standing firm!

This Week’s Mission Briefing:Half Term is just around the corner, and we want your forces Battle Ready.
Building: Bring in those half-finished squads—let’s get them off the sprues and onto bases.
Painting: Have you tried the Contrast Method yet? It’s the fastest way to get your reinforcements onto the map.
Playing: Book a slot to master your Combat Patrol's unique abilities before the final breach.
Every hobby goal you hit this week adds a sticker to the map and decides the fate of a world. Don't let your faction down!

18/05/2026

🚨 MAY HALF TERM: THE BATTLE BEGINS AT HIVE TARTARUS!

Looking for something epic to do this break? From hobby workshops to high-stakes warfare, Warhammer Reading has you covered.
🛠️ Monday–Friday: Bookable sessions for building, painting, and learning to play.
🏆 Sat 30th May: Call to Arms Grand Finale & Awards Ceremony (4:30 PM).
⚔️ Sun 31st May: The Final Stand! 11am-2pm. Bring your Combat Patrol!

Don't let the Orks get there first—secure your place early.
📞 Book now: 01189 598693

17/05/2026

⏳ THE FINAL COUNTDOWN IS ON!
We are in the last month of the 2026 Call to Arms promotion!
Since January, you’ve been building an incredible community, but the gates are closing soon.
Have you hit your recruitment goals yet?
1 Recruit: Bronze Sticker & Pin Badge 🥉
3 Recruits: Silver Sticker & Gaming Dashboard🥈
5 Recruits: Gold Sticker & Brush Holder 🥇

Don’t leave those rewards on the table! Bring a friend down this week to get them started.

16/05/2026

ENLIST TODAY! FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY AT HIVE TARTARUS 🛡️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The Orks have breached the outer walls and we need every recruit we can find! Today is Family & Friends Day here at Warhammer Reading, and the store is buzzing with the sounds of a world at war.

If you’ve ever wanted to show your family why you love this hobby—or if you’ve been looking for an excuse to bring a mate down—today is the day!

What’s Happening Right Now:
Recruit a Hero: Bring a guest down and we will help them build and paint their very first model for FREE! 🎨
Earn Your Stripes: For every new recruit you bring in, you’ll earn a sticker to place on our War for Armageddon map. Will your guest help the Blue defenders or join the Red Waaagh!? 🔴🔵
Introductory Missions: We have coaches on hand all day to run quick, fun intro games. No experience needed—just a will to survive the ash wastes! .
Why Join the Fight?
Armageddon is the ultimate entry point into Warhammer 40,000. It’s a story of heroes, monsters, and epic defiance. Whether they’re 8 or 80, there is a place for them in the ranks.

📍 Where: Warhammer Reading
⏱️ When: ALL DAY TODAY!

Don’t let the Green Tide win by default—bring your backup and let's make some history on the map! 👊

15/05/2026

🎖️RANK UP FOR ARMAGEDDON! 🎖️
Is your Battle Honours booklet gathering dust while the Orks are at the gates? It’s time to turn those hobby goals into reinforcements for the front line!
We’re making Battle Honours the official training ground for our War for Armageddon campaign.
This week, every stamp you earn doesn't just get you closer to your exclusive rewards—it also counts as a mission success for your faction on our campaign map! 🔴🔵Why Rank Up This Week?
🛠️ BUILD: Use our hobby stations to get your Combat Patrol assembled. (Stamp earned!)
🎨 PAINT: Get Painting and get that "Battle Ready" stamp.
🎲 PLAY: Book a "Learn to Play" session—it’s the fastest way to tick off your gaming goals.
The Spoils of War:Don't forget, completing your milestones earns you exclusive rewards you can’t get anywhere else. From pin badges to hobby gear, let’s get those booklets filled!

No booklet? No problem. Pop in, grab one for FREE, and we’ll help you start your journey with your very first sticker for the Armageddon map.

The Hive Spire isn't going to defend itself.

Bring your booklet down and let’s get to work!

14/05/2026

+++ This Weekend @ Warhammer Reading +++
It’s time to muster your forces! We are right in the thick of the War for Armageddon, and this Saturday is a massive day for new releases and planetary defence. Here is what’s happening in-store on Saturday, 16th May:

🏆 The War for Armageddon - The battle for Hive Tartarus is reaching a tipping point! Every hobby activity you do in-store—Building, Painting, or Playing—earns you a sticker for our massive campaign map.🔴 RED for the Great Waaagh!🔵 BLUE for the Imperium. Which side will you reinforce this weekend?

Bring Your Friends & Family! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦The Hive Spires need every recruit they can get. Bring your friends and family along to try Warhammer for the first time! We’ll have introductory games running all day.

WAAAGH! It’s time to get stuck in and try something new! Starting this Saturday, we are diving deep into the brutal world of the Orks to see if you have what it takes to join the Great Green Tide. You’ll have the chance to explore the unique cultures of the different Ork Clans—from the speed-obsessed Evil Sunz to the brutal Goffs—and master the secrets of painting iconic, grimy Ork skin using our expert in-store tips.

🔥 NEW RELEASES IN-STORE:
- White Dwarf Issue 524: This month features a massive focus on Armageddon as Ghazghkull Thraka bears down on the planet! Plus, new rules for custom Collegiate Battlemages and a Kill Team scenario where you must escape a sinking Ork submarine!
- Hive by Dan Abnett: The inner turmoils of an Imperial hive world are laid bare. Experience the brittle order of Sacramentuswe have a couple of copies in store or in eBook and audiobook format, available on the Black Library App this Saturday! 📖🎧.

🎯 ADVANCE ORDERS:

Cities of Sigmar Cogfort: Dominate the battlefield with this massive mobile bastion, available as the Cannonade or Conqueror variant. 🏰🔥

New Heroes: Pre-order Erasmus Zonn, the Mallus Forgepriest, and the Amethyst Knellmage.

Vostroyan Firstborn (Made to Order): The classic heirloom-clad infantry return! Secure your squads and heavy weapons before they disappear back into the vaults.

With Half Term just around the corner, now is the time to stock up on your hobby supplies and book your sessions for the week ahead.

See you at the front lines! 👊