The joys of life in Reading / famous Redingensians

[47 Group - RSM6]

I'm currently expanding my WWW site [the Regional Seat of Misrule 6 -
named after the similarly named former nuclear bunker up the road from
me], and one of the items I hope to include is a page dedicated to life
in Reading and the surrounding areas.

Subjects would be anything from leisure, local media, famous
Redingensians, photos of Reading sights [the wierder the better], UFO
sightings, info on Aldermaston/Burgfield [not rabid anti-nuke stuff, but
informed discussion on the safety implications of significant amounts of
plutonium being carted through highly populated areas] , and the
'darkside' of Reading [crime, drugs].

The site would have an irreverent air to it, as a contrast to the worthy
but bland 'offical' sites like http://www.conect.co.uk [good if you want
to see what crimes have been committed or how many fire engines there
are in Berkshire!] or http://www.reading-bc.gov.uk [the offical Reading
Council WWW site.]

Anyone here got anything they would like to contribute? To start off,
here's a list of famous, not so famous [and infamous] current [or
former] Reading residents...

* Chris Tarrant [Capital Radio DJ and 'Tiswas' presenter/producer]

* The kid from T-Bag [old Thames kids show] who used to be regularly
seen in Reading [and would promptly get kicked in for being a big-head]

* Jenny Hanley [ex-Magpie presenter]

* Rudolph Walker [actor, from 1970s sitcom "Love Thy Neighbour". His
daughter Shona went to my school, along with

* Shena [Tracey! - she changed her name as Tracey wasn't exactly
'soulful' ] McSween - up and coming soul diva

* Michelle McSween [her younger sister] - up and coming actress

* Paul Charles - young actor, best known for breakdancing in 80s kids
show "Behind the Bike Sheds"

* Oscar Wilde [banged up in HMP Reading for homosexuality]

* Stacey Keach [banged up in HMP Reading for drugs]

* Kate Winslet [actress, appeared in Sense and Sensibility, and in more
revealing roles in other films]

Any more for any more?

Alex
Minister of Culture [without Portfolio]
Peoples' Republic of Readingstoke

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[Andrew Crist]

>
> And I think Ayrton Senna had some connection with Tilehurst.
>
> Yours deeply sad,
> --
> Keith Wootten
>

Yes, what actually was Senna's connection with Tilehurst? There's Ayrton
Senna Close just round the corner from me.Wasn't he supposed to have lived
here for a while?

Andy

[SDoug99606]

Hope this isn't considered off-topic - I know Newbury is Thames
Valley and Andover isn't too far away! I've taken a job in Newbury and
I'm hoping to move to the Andover area where property isn't too expensive.
Currently considering houses in both Andover and Ludgershall. As I have a 2
yr old son I'd like to have some unbiased advice/information on what the
primary and secondary schools are like in the area. If anyone can help or
can suggest a good place to ask I'd be very grateful.
Please don't assume I know anything - I've only ever been to Andover twice
and the area is still a bit of a mystery!
Thanks
Soon to be an ex Brummie
Scott Doughty