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After 50 years of local history the ‘Happy Prospect’ finally ended its days in a cloud of dust. Many locals mentioned that it was the ‘end of an era’ what will replace it remains to be seen.
The pub had stood since Southcote was built in the early 50’s and had seen many events over the years both good and not so good.
Many relationships for locals had been started or ended at the pub and it was always somewhere to go to have a chat and meet friends over a pint. The social activities will definitely be missed, with fishing, darts, football, pool, parties and many other events being centred on the site.
Many memories gone in a cloud of dust, what a shame.

A Memorial bench has been placed in Coronation Square, in memory of Eileen Bowsher. Eileen was a resident of Southcote and a long time member of Southcote Residents Association and will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

The play equipment in the Coronation Square park has been replaced with new equipment costing £16,000. £10,000 came from Reading Borough Council and £6,000 from Reading Federation of Tennants and Residents' Associations.

The recent snow in January brought a flurry of snowmen throughout the estate.

However the damage to the roads in the estate from the snow and ice has taken its toll on the road surface, and the thin tarmac on top of the old concrete road has began to break up.