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Hey! Im 21F, I've just come out of an operation a couple days ago, which really scared me but been given the green light for a drink.

I also just broken up with my long term situationship, so could do with some time away from my house. 😭

My friends arent really available, but Id love to hang out with some girls or smthing today in Reading/Theale for a drink to celebrate n get a bit drunk maybe in a pubb or smthing.

Hit me up :)

edit UPDATE: small group of us going out to Hope and Bear at 8:30 if anyone wants to come :)

edit: as I see the views go up and no one comment im starting to see how sad this post is 💀 willing to be adopted into someones friendship group td... im a tiny bit socially awkward but very funny I promise 😮‍💨

Coming up 4 years in Reading. We moved from NZ to London in July 2022, within one month we knew London wasn't for us, within 3 months we moved to Reading. Nearly 4 years later we are extremely content with our move. Ask me anything.

>Thanks for the great questions. Anyone keen to see how far they can kick a cabbage, I know a place.

If I decided to park at the station to meet a friend in town, is there a way to access town without buying a train ticket?

Other than walking round underneath the bridge towards Forbury Park?

I tried to find a thread, but alas none to be found. Yesterday I got caught up in a very large police presence around McDonald's on Oxford Road. There were three vans, a patrol car and lots of policemen doing police things. I'm very nosey, and wondered what was going on there. No police helicopter that I could see, sorry.

Hey!

Another little post to like get myself out there a bit...

I used to go to the gym before I got into coaching gymnastics and had an operation, so im a bit out of the loop.

Also, bit scary to go into a gym again, especially when before, I was going with a friend who bless her heart, wasnt interested that much in pushing to the limits.

I'd love to get back into it, so was wondering if anyone would want to go with me, want to help me with my form etc... push eachother with new goals.

I'm hoping to join 365 GYM in Tilehurst

EDIT: I guess due to trolls I have to explain myself- my friend wanted to go to the gym, but no longer wants to go due to the 'pain' associated. I love the girl, and I genuinely mean bless her heart because I watched her cry after a leg day. (She has medical disorders which meant muscle spasms, so it was the right move)

Has anyone applied for one of these in reading successfully? And if so where did you go? Paypoint listing broad street mall post office however I have seen conflicting information that post offices no longer offer this service.

Please send your recommendations 🙏

I’m an American planning a move to Reading in the not-too-distant future. I’ve researched a lot about the town, but I know there are some things you just can’t learn about a place without talking to the locals, the people who live everyday moments you will never find in a tourist brochure.

So I come to you, dear residents of Reading, to ask: What are the best and worst things about living there? What is it about Reading that puts a smile on your face, and what are the things that annoy you to no end?

Where can I get fresh crabs in reading? I've been craving to cook some crabs but can't find them anywhere.

Hi everyone,

We're getting ready to start our road and footway maintenance programme for 2026/27, and we've shared everything you need to know about it in this newsletter.

Above: full resurfacing treatments are carried out on roads that would benefit the most

Want the TL;DR version? ⏩

This is where we resurface our more badly damaged roads and treat the less badly damaged ones to stop them getting worse, which does involve temporary closures or traffic lights.

Like all councils, funding remains an ongoing concern and a full resurfacing is more expensive, so we have to spend money where it's needed most.

We choose roads based on our annual inspections, which we carry out all year round, as well as the reports that you send us.

This is on top of our reactive repairs, which are also based on what we find and what you tell us.

If you've reported damage, you can track its progress online and we'll even send you updates as long as you leave your details.

We investigate all reports and always meet our legal duty to keep you safe, but some types of damage fall below the threshold for repair because they don't pose a risk.

We'll try to answer any questions, but please check the links in this post as the answer is likely to be there!

Above: surface dressing is one of several more cost-effective alternatives to resurfacing and prevents deterioration

Also, some handy links for more information:

👉 want weekly updates and more deep dives into highways and transport matters? Sign up for our Moving Around the Borough newsletter

👉 ...aaaaaaand just a general reminder that you can plan your journey using our roadworks list or interactive map

Does anyone know where I can get fresh Indian sweets from? I've been craving Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, Halwa, Barfi, Ladoo, Kaju Katli etc etc.