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 Nov 12 2009, 03:14 PM
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Is it not the best place in the World to live?
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Nov 12 2009, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Nov 12 2009, 03:14 PM)  Is it not the best place in the World to live? Yes. No, er, maybe. |
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Nov 12 2009, 03:31 PM
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Nov 12 2009, 03:14 PM) Is it not the best place in the World to live? Maybe you got the words "is" and "it" the wrong way round........... |
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Nov 12 2009, 03:58 PM
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Come on guys!
We have a cinema and pubs and places to eat and a library and lots of ther stuff like the Corn Exchange. What more could you ask for? |
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Nov 12 2009, 04:13 PM
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It would be great if it weren't for all the other people.
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Nov 12 2009, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE (JeffG @ Nov 12 2009, 04:13 PM) It would be great if it weren't for all the other people. like bill1? making stupid comments like QUOTE Maybe you got the words "is" and "it" the wrong way round........... -------------------- |
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Nov 12 2009, 04:37 PM
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QUOTE (Jamoza @ Nov 12 2009, 04:21 PM) like bill1? making stupid comments like Oi! Have you had a sense of humour bypass or what? |
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Nov 12 2009, 05:44 PM
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Or, to put it in another way, which town of comparable size and similar proximity to transport links, London etc etc, would you prefer to move to - and why?
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Nov 12 2009, 06:11 PM
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QUOTE (Hugh Saskin @ Nov 12 2009, 05:44 PM) Or, to put it in another way, which town of comparable size and similar proximity to transport links, London etc etc, would you prefer to move to - and why? Henley Maidenhead or Wokingham. Although Henley is very beautiful it isn't that easy to park there. However it is far nicer to walk around than Newbury and isn't a permanent construction site. Wokingham has a massive ski slope thing and an ice rink. And parking. Same for Maidenhead, you can park and drive around easily. I have only had short (but frequent) visits to these towns so admit that there could be a downside that I don't see. |
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Nov 12 2009, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE (Strafin @ Nov 12 2009, 06:11 PM) Henley Maidenhead or Wokingham. Although Henley is very beautiful it isn't that easy to park there. However it is far nicer to walk around than Newbury and isn't a permanent construction site. Wokingham has a massive ski slope thing and an ice rink. And parking. Same for Maidenhead, you can park and drive around easily. I have only had short (but frequent) visits to these towns so admit that there could be a downside that I don't see. Maidenhead is apparently even more chavy the Newbury |
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Nov 12 2009, 06:43 PM
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Is it a minor oversight that one of Newbury's more interesting attractions has been overlooked in this debate ?
I live here ! 
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Nov 12 2009, 07:18 PM
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QUOTE (Branston Pickle @ Nov 12 2009, 06:29 PM) Maidenhead is apparently even more chavy the Newbury Are property prices in Henley and Wokingham on a par? Must admit that Henley is a lovely town but not really sure about coping with the traffic - or the Regatta, also didn't an innocent man get killed in the town centre there one night a couple of years ago by a couple of local blokes? Haslemere is very classy too, but a wee bit expensive. All commuter towns as well, something that Newbury isn't. Any work in Wokingham ? There must be very little in Henley apart from the leisure industry? |
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Nov 12 2009, 07:59 PM
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QUOTE (lordtup @ Nov 12 2009, 06:43 PM) Is it a minor oversight that one of Newbury's more interesting attractions has been overlooked in this debate ? I live here ! Henley has Bill McAlpine in Fawley Court - and I don't recall you inviting me to tour your back garden to look at such delights as his collection of Rolls Royces? |
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Nov 13 2009, 12:05 AM
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Nov 12 2009, 03:14 PM) Is it not the best place in the World to live? It also depends what you are comparing it with. If you are comparing it with Reading then you are probably right. I would also imagine, going by your statement, that you've never been out of Newbury. 
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Nov 13 2009, 08:20 AM
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Henley's population is 10,000, Newbury's 30,000.
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Nov 13 2009, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE (GMR @ Nov 13 2009, 12:05 AM) It also depends what you are comparing it with. If you are comparing it with Reading then you are probably right. I would also imagine, going by your statement, that you've never been out of Newbury. Ay up Glen where have you been the last few days !! 
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Nov 13 2009, 07:17 PM
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QUOTE (HJD @ Nov 13 2009, 01:36 PM) Ay up Glen where have you been the last few days !! Hi, If I see something worth responding to I'll respond. The good news is i am still alive (just)
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Nov 14 2009, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE (user23 @ Nov 13 2009, 08:20 AM) Henley's population is 10,000, Newbury's 30,000. Yes, and just been looking at a Henley estate agent's website - ye gods - £325k for a small three bedroom house. So looks like Wokingham is declared the outright winner? |
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Nov 17 2009, 07:29 PM
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QUOTE (TallDarkAndHandsome @ Nov 12 2009, 03:14 PM) Is it not the best place in the World to live? NO! 
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Nov 17 2009, 07:47 PM
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So please tell us where you think is, then - (in the UK, preferably), or any worldwide choice, I suppose - and tell us what efforts are you are currently making to get there and, if not, why not?
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