Junior Challenge: Part 1

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You are the famous detective Hercules Parrot of Scotland Yard, on the trail of the elusive Mr X, a wanted criminal who has a long history of smuggling illegal goods into the UK. Mr X has evaded capture for many years, but now, finally, you’re close to capturing and arresting him.
 
And then ... disaster strikes! Mr X has escaped from you and left his base in London.
 

Part 1

You have gained access to his abandoned base and found a scrap of paper taped to the back of the door which reads:
 
Gone to DWDSDQ
 
You believe this is the name of the town he has escaped to, which could be one of the following:
 
  • READING
  • OXFORD
  • SWINDON
  • BATH
  • BRISTOL
  • CHELTENHAM
  • GLOUCESTER
  • CARDIFF
  • EXETER
  • PLYMOUTH
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GCHQ's forerunner, GCCS, liaised with James Bond creator Ian Fleming during World War II.