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I heard form one of my cousins that apparently reading may be planning to build a data center in this town now I myself an against it because I feel like it's gonna up my electricity bill and do damage to the natural areas but I know some people will feel differently about it so I'm interested in how people veiw it

I've been trying to get a entry level job in customer service or food in reading for the past 2 years now im 18 and i am being rejected so often i have no idea how to find a entry level job just so i can provide for myself if anyone can help me i would be so happy.

Is cycling permitted in Palmer Park? Not the velodrome in the middle, but the path that runs around the perimeter. Seems like a good spot to grind out some miles without worrying about terrain or traffic, but I couldn’t find a definitive answer online.

If it is pedestrian only, are there are any similar spots where I could do laps away from traffic?

Looking for a place in Reading town centre to watch the British GP. Any suggestions? Thanks

Been living in Reading for a couple of years now and still feel like I'm finding new corners that are actually worth spending time in. Recently started making more of an effort to actually explore rather than just rushing between the station and home.

So far I really like Forbury Gardens, especially on a quieter weekday morning. The Oracle riverside stretch is decent too when it's not completely rammed on a weekend afternoon.

I know Reading gets a bit of a rough reputation compared to other towns its size, but there are some genuinely good spots if you know where to look. Would love to hear from people who have lived here longer and know the less obvious places.

Any cafes, parks, random streets or viewpoints worth knowing about for someone wanting to slow down and actually appreciate the town a bit more? Open to anything really, whether that's somewhere to grab a coffee and watch the world go by, a decent walk along the river, or just a quiet square that most people walk straight past.

Always better to get local knowledge than whatever comes up on Google. Cheers.

As far as I can tell, O'Neills will be. Is that it?

ETA - Current confirmed list:

• O'Neills
• McCafferty's
• Hope and Bear
• Oakford Social Club
• Blue Collar
• Market House

Can people keep a look out please, our super friendly boxer dog has bolted from Carters rise about an hour ago, last seen by dogwalkers running towards bughfield road shortly after, please let me know of any sightings

Hi,

Moving over to Reading / Wokingham area in the next month or so with my partner and 1 year old.
Is there any social groups / activities for a 27 year old man to make friends?

Thanks

Hello, I’m a trans man, who has moved to the area recently.

My GP in Reading (University Medical Practice) have refused shared care with Pride in health and I can’t afford to get a new private hormone provider who is registered with the CQC, to comply with the requirement.

So I am looking for alternative options to try and get free blood tests to keep my costs down.

Does any fellow trans people in Reading know of any alternative options I could look into?

Thanks 🙏

Who can do basic carpentry (fitting architrave, hanging doors etc).

Crucially they need to be able to think outside the box a bit to finish off some DIY bits that have been left unfinished.

Ideally they can also paint neatly.

Does anyone know any experienced Urdu Poetry master in the town or even nearby?

I recently came to the country and want to continue my passion towards the Urdu literature but in offline mode.

Any help would be appreciated 🙏🏻