1. Big Jack’s Laughter Club tonight

Big laughs are promised from big names at a big birthday party taking place this week. And it’s all compered by the big man himself, Big Jack.

2. Justin Fletcher back for Hexagon panto

They say there’s no place like home and for CBeebies megastar Justin Fletcher that’s certainly true.

3. Review: West Forest Sinfonia, St Paul's Church

The programme for this Sunday afternoon concert opened with a performance of Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia On A Theme of Thomas Tallis which brought out the poetic mystery of this medieval meditation.

4. Jeremy Hardy brings stand-up to South Hill Park

The regular panellist on I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue is returning to his stand-up roots when he appears at South Hill Park, Bracknell, next week.

5. Lift Off Dance Festival at South Hill Park

Dancers – amateur and professional – are coming together from all over the country for a fantastic celebration of dance.

6. REME band play lunchtime concert

Head to Wokingham’s Town Hall tomorrow lunchtime and you can enjoy a fantastic musical concert.

7. Restaurant review: The Baron Cadogan

A good haggis has quite a peppery tang and is certain to cheer you up on a good cold winter’s day. Wetherspoon’s version is just that.

8. Aldworth Philharmonic ready to strike the right note

It might be a little chilly outside this week, but a local orchestra has warmer climes on its mind.

9. Pantomimes in Berkshire

10. Jonathan Biss brings Beethoven to the Concert Hall

Gershwin famously wrote music about an American in Paris, but this month you've got the chance to hear an American in Reading.