Some see Reading as a great place to live with great amenities, efficient transport links, and a welcoming community. Others see it in a less positive light..
. Brian Templeton recently posted on social media asking what are people's favourite things about Reading. The post gathered almost 300 comments with many sharing good, and bad, things about our town.
One person wrote "It’s ok - like all towns it has good and bad. I was born in Southcote which I am proud of. "I moved to West Reading where we had our kids in a beautiful part of the town, on the corner of Valentia Road and Catherine Street with the nicest neighbours you could wish for, then we move to Tilehurst where we have lived ever since and will stay for the rest of our days.
"I still see all my mates from over 60 years ago so I ain’t had a bad life living in Reading." In agreement with the previous comment, another person said "Born in Reading loved it as a kid moved away many a time over the years but still Berkshire born Berkshire bred Me." Others chimed in with examples of their favourite aspects of Reading.
Many expressed that growing up they found the town very enjoyable. One commenter gave a substantial list of Reading's key amenities. They said "I'm Reading born and bred.
Where to start? We've always had a really good bus service. We have The Royal Berkshire Hospital. We have the University and some very good schools.
"The Thames passing through too. Beautiful parks and the Thames Promenade. Good shopping .
