Quote Name Job Title We have recently been named as Britain's 'Boomtown'. Now that's something to be proud of Ruth Bagley Chief Executive, Slough Borough Council       We are proud to have over 1,000 volunteers, from all sectors of society, supporting some 400 voluntary and community groups in Slough Ramesh Kukar Slough Council for Voluntary Services       Our vibrant and diverse population, representing over 80 different nationalities, has created a unique community rich in culture and history Rafiq Chochan Assistant Director, Economic Development and Inclusion, Slough Borough Council       For more than a decade now, Amazon.co.uk has been proud to call Slough its home. Over that time, we have witnessed the continued growth and development of this great town, and with the innovative ‘Heart of Slough’ project well underway, we look forward to an even brighter future for everyone who lives and works here  Brian McBride  Managing Director, Amazon.co.uk Ltd       NFER's headquarters is in one of Slough’s historic buildings, and the town is ideally situated  for national and international communications. Many of our staff come from Slough and  its schools take part in our research - no wonder we're proud to be  Slough! Sue Rossiter Chief Executive, National Foundation for Educational Research        UCB is ‘Proud to be Slough’ because being located in Slough gives us excellent transport links and the area is also great for recruitment and communication networks. UCB enjoy a good relationship with Slough Borough Council and look forward to supporting this initiative in the future Brian Robbins Director of Facilities, UCB        There is so much to do in Slough, it’s impossible to get bored; I live only five minutes away from the beautiful countryside yet I am able to enjoy all the perks of living in a well connected town. The best things about Slough are its volunteering sector, which is very active, and its road and rail connections. Also I think Slough’s cycle track provisions are awesome Dawn Iverson  Volunteer Management Project Coordinator, Slough Volunteer Centre       Slough is home to many different people, successful businesses and a thriving community. I have lived in Slough all my life, and worked here for six years. I feel safe living in Slough and I am now working to make a difference to the people I have grown up with Nadia Barakat  Slough Project Manager, NHS Berkshire East       I enjoy working in Slough. Every day I meet a wide diversity of people all happy to get involved in their communities Louise Jones  Manager, Slough Volunteer Centre       I have been part of Slough for six years. I love its community spirit and the attitude of Slough’s people. Slough has a vibrant High Street, with many different people to meet. There are also substantial employment opportunities as Slough attracts lots of businesses due to its brilliant transport links Kulbir Singh         I have worked in Slough for two years now and I am proud that the community works together to make the borough a better place. Slough has a great culture, green spaces and excellent transport links.  Amy Chapman DAAT Project Officer, Slough Borough Council       I have worked in Slough for four years and I still enjoy the welcome and energy that its people give to me. There’s a belief in Slough that anything is possible Mary Kelly  Community Care Development Worker        Slough makes me proud when I see the good work that community groups do every day. The best things about Slough are its parks, people and its voluntary sector. I really appreciate Slough’s new playgrounds and how much enjoyment families are getting out of them Sarah Willcocks Participation and Compact Worker, Slough Council for Voluntary Services        I have lived and worked in Slough for over 10 years, the best things about it are its diversity and that there is easy access to its many services. Sue Njuguna  Head of Operations, Destiny Support CIC       I like the fact Slough has a diverse, multi ethnic population with many different faiths. This provides a base for all the newcomers to be able to connect to its residents. Slough has many parks and provides easy access to the countryside. It’s also close to all the major road networks Batul Mansur Khan  Founder and Unit Coordinator, SPELTUK       Living in Slough is great. It has ease of access to London and Heathrow airport is only 15 minutes travel away by rail. Slough has a very friendly, diverse and young population Hanna Ali   Project Manager, Darnell Somali Community       I have been working in Slough for eight months now and can already appreciate Slough’s diverse nature. There are so many people from so many different backgrounds, yet they still show the utmost respect for each other Noreen Mian  Cohesion Support Officer, Slough Borough Council       I am proud to work and live in Slough. My favourite place is the Salt Hill Park where I run, enjoying the open space and its greenery. There are many work opportunities, and it is great being so close to Windsor, London and Heathrow Magdalena Korzeniecka   Migrant Resource Centre Coordinator       I love living in Slough. Where else could I have the opportunity to meet such a large number of different people of different faith, colour and culture? And its history goes right back to the Domesday Book Eleanor Cryer  Slough Mencap       I am proud of Slough’s community spirit and its cultural diversity. It has lots of good shops and playgrounds, and is ideally located for commuting to London and Heathrow airport Megan Hurley  Play Co-ordinator, Slough Borough Council       I like Slough because its services give me a lot of support. I was born disabled, and was bullied for my disabilities. My school supported me through these difficult times as did the job centre and now social services Margery Elizabeth Hitchman  Chair of DisAbility Matters       I am proud to live in Slough because of its great hospital. Wexham Hospital saved my life twice and has given excellent care to my family. Slough has good leisure facilities. Montem Leisure Centre and other pools led to me pursuing a swimming career Colin Young  Community Development Manager, Slough YMCA       I’m proud to live in a town where people are so positive about the future. I’m really looking forward to 2012 Lynn Andrews  District Manager, Scout Enterprises       I’m proud of the diversity of Slough’s population, the plentiful supply of work opportunities and the way communities work together in harmony.  Marcia Wright  Chairperson, Slough Older People’s Forum       It’s good to see all the great things the community is doing to make Slough one of the best places to live Abdul Majed  Senior Operations Manager, Targ8 Ltd       Slough - renowned industrial heritage at the edge of technology Mike Pearson  Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Training Ltd       Slough has an energy which rivals the heart of London John Ryan  Sales Manager, Formula 1 Karting       Slough is full of entrepreneurial spirit Paul Glynn  Sandler Training       I’ve worked in Slough for 30 years and like the vibrant business estate, the good communications and the fact it is easy to get anywhere David Thornley  Director, Adara Associates       I’m proud of the diversity of Slough’s culture and the spirit of our entrepreneurs Adam Sutton  Regional Sales Manager, Orega Slough Serviced Offices       I have lived and worked in Slough for more than 17 years. The togetherness of Slough, and the diversity of its inhabitants, makes me proud. Slough offers a welcoming community and great quality services including its schools, businesses and hospitals Riti Vishwakarma Community Capacity Development Worker