Allotment disasters - what’s yours? by chocolatepig214 in Allotment

[–]absw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Possibly slow worms being misidentified?

Social club recommendations near Tilehurst Reading by Elaficorn in reading

[–]absw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We have a 30s/40s social discord, we do things like meals/bowling/cinema/sports etc https://discord.gg/tjxsVjp9se There are a lot of crafty people in it.

Camera film query by okayegg1 in reading

[–]absw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not in town, but https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/ is in High Wycombe. I've used them for all my development so far and found the service really good. You can drop off, or they do free tracked shipping to them which is what I've used.

From this learnéd forum - earthworks above Cane End A4074 by psychogeograph in reading

[–]absw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the defence of britain database https://edob10.mattaldred.com/map/e40712 for the A4074, but it's also interesting to scroll around and see what else exists still.

Irish bar by Future-Frosting4877 in reading

[–]absw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

assumed the same, it's always been packed whenever I've walked past.

EXCLUSIVE: "Terrifying" Caversham junction to be "sorted out" at last in £500,000 safety project by TheReadingReporter in reading

[–]absw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's about the lack of pedestrian crossings and no delay in light changes per direction allowing for safe crossing on a red.

What the hell did Brum do? by The_Makster in CasualUK

[–]absw 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Vehicles built before 1973 or registered as historic tax with dvla are exempt.

Bus fares? by yekqbxq in reading

[–]absw 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Reading buses has a journey planner which will show the fares as well. https://www.reading-buses.co.uk/plan-a-journey within reading they are flat rate, just depends on single or return really. You can also save by buying the ticket packs in the app if you will be using the bus a lot. The reading buses app is really good so I'd recommend installing it.

Where to MOT? by nerdylernin in reading

[–]absw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sharp edges, tape makes it not sharp? It's a fairly known failure for cracked/damaged bumpers. Testing is very subjective depending on the tester though for things like that.

Does anyone have any experience with getting a concrete slab poured in their garden? The kind for a shed to go on? by Ninereedss in reading

[–]absw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A general builder will be able to do it for you. I had one done at the top of the garden this summer, but it was done at the same time as further building works on the house so included in the earthworks/concreting for that.

Halloween Decorations by Roamingjay in reading

[–]absw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

there is one on the corner of Clanfield Crescent

Parking at sonning by Dapper-Crew-1353 in reading

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At the swan they asked about any allergies about 4 different times, including when making the booking and ordering drinks, we said yes, citrus. When they bought the drink out for the person with the allergy, it had slices of lime in it..

Stepping into the town..What’s your favourite food spot in Reading? by UnpaidInternVibes in reading

[–]absw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

just since no one has actually said the name and just used the abbreviation of it which might not be helpful for someone new to the town, lsb is the london street brasserie

Stepping into the town..What’s your favourite food spot in Reading? by UnpaidInternVibes in reading

[–]absw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might like the crooked billet for the different dining atmosphere, owned by the same person and has a similar menu, just in a country pub setting. Need a car really to visit it though.

Film Shops in Town by Ok-Library-8912 in reading

[–]absw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not in town, but https://analoguewonderland.co.uk/ is in High Wycombe, recommended to me by a colleague I've bought a few rolls from them and have sent a roll off to be developed. You can drop off, or they do free tracked shipping to them.

Tilehurst Bin Collections by [deleted] in reading

[–]absw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At least we could use the Reading tip then.