GAZETTE reader Hollie Caldeira is 25, works in marketing and lives at home with her family in Mile End.

How long have you lived in your town?

I've lived in Colchester for 21 years.

What’s your best memory of living here?

Moving here from London when I was five, having my family relocate here and meeting my significant other here.

What do you like most about living here?

There are lots of places to walk, lots of great places to eat and it’s becoming a very well developed town.

What’s your favourite place for a takeaway?

Sonali Indian, on East Hill.

What’s your favourite pub?

The Crown in Stoke-by-Nayland.

What one thing that has gone do you miss the most?

I'd say the department store Debenhams.

Gazette: Landmark - Su Newton took this picture looking towards the Jumbo water tower, from the Cymbeline Meadows.

Worth seeing - a picture looking towards the Jumbo water tower, from the Cymbeline Meadows

What’s your favourite building in the town?

I'd go for Bourne Mill.

What’s your favourite place to grab a tea or coffee?

Sir Isaacs Coffee.

Where would you go for a special meal?

My favourite place is Milsoms.

Where’s the best place to go for a walk?

I'd recommend the Wivenhoe Trail.

If you had a magic wand, what one wish would you grant your town?

For its small businesses to thrive for a long time.

Which three places should anyone visiting make an effort to see?

I'd recommend Castle Park, Bourne Mill and Cymbeline Meadows.

Choose one thing our town should be really proud of.

It’s growing development, providing entertainment and affordable living for many people from all backgrounds

Which three words best sum up your town?

It's lively, with lots of great eateries and great connections to the city.

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