Just a quick reminder that the deadline for our people’s bid is 30th January!
So a quick recap on how you help Reading in it’s bid to become a City in 2012:
- 50 photographs are needed to so Reading’s culture. Read full request by clicking here
- Provide an interesting fact about Reading via twitter or comments. Read full request by clicking here
- Write an article for the website beginning with “READING SHOULD BE A CITY BECAUSE…”. Read full request by clicking here
- “like” our facebook page, The City of Reading, to show your support for the City Status Bid.
- Follow us on twitter @cityofreading and spread the word that the people of Reading are behind the City Status bid.
- Finally, if you have a positive story or event that is in Reading, send your article along with a photograph to contactus@thecityofreading.com. We are trying to promote the good aspects of the town to raise Reading’s image amongst the people of Reading and the rest of the UK
The benefits for the winning town will be huge for several reasons;
- National and International recognition
- Increased investment in facilities and infrastructure
- Increase jobs in the area
- Make the area more attractive for large International Businesses looking for UK Headquarters
- Make investment in Large Nightclubs and social venues seem more attractive and viable
- Increased opportunities for development in Art, Music, Sport and Culture in the area
These are just a few possible benefits of Reading gaining City Status in 2012. If you want to get involved in the City Status Bid, be it for your CV or for personal or business interest please help in anyway you can.
Remember, it’s your town, together let’s make it your City.
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