Hailing from Reading herself, Sanchita Saha, now London-based CEO & founder of CitySocialising, first thought up the idea for a social networking site which focused on the development of lasting relationships offline in 2004. The idea came to her when she watched many of her peers move to London knowing no-one and she felt a way to help them find like-minded people in a relaxed setting was needed.

In 2005, with a loan from the Prince's Trust, Sanchita started the initial trial website. Her ambition was to create a reliable online and offline London social club for sociable professionals proactive and eager to connect with each other.

The first network was officially opened in January 2007 but it wasn't long before other cities saw the site and decided that their city needed the same treatment. Seven new UK cities had the CitySocialising makeover by October 2007 and due to the success of these sites, further cities were added to the network in 2009. These sites included this one which aims to encourage people looking for friends in Oxford, Basingstoke or Reading, to get socialising.

CitySocialising is about forging genuine friendships by initiating communication online and developing relationships offline. Our Socials help Basingstoke; Oxford and Reading friends meet new people and develop friendships in the real world. Meeting friends in Reading, Oxford or Basingstoke is chilled out and our Socials are designed to make the most of what your local area has to offer.

CitySocialising is straightforward and laid back. Our Socials get loads of friends, with similar interests, together to enjoy the things that they have in common. Sign up today to meet new people in Basingstoke, Oxford or Reading. Find out how it all works here and meet the team from behind the scenes.