11. Search is on for talent show judges

Can you tell the talented from the talentless? Could you look an aspiring pop star in the eyes and tell them they do not have what it takes?

12. Barry and Stuart at South Street Arts Centre

For years magic was the preserve of bow-tied entertainers with dolly-bird assistants, a loaded deck of cards and lots of mirrors.

13. Review: Caprice Restaurant & Terrace at Holiday Inn Reading M4 Jct 10

Caprice is the restaurant at the new Holiday Inn in IQ Winnersh and it’s a real treat.

14. Reading Beer and Cider Festival

Ale and cider fans can enjoy a beerly good time at a five-day celebration of their favourite tipples.

15. Reading, Steady Go! shows Mod life in the 60s

Mods scooted along to the launch of a new exhibition and had a lorra, lorra laughs when they were greeted by a 1960s star.

16. Young rappers pass audition

By day they are Denefield School pupils Tom Stephens and Rhys Nash and by night they are rappers Burn and Magz – and they are going strong in a competition to find the UK’s best unsigned act.

17. Marvellous Mod memories

A scooter-loving Mod who has become the face of an exhibition celebrating Reading in the 1960s has spoken about his memories of Mods, rockers, cafes, concerts and more.

18. Mods return to rock Reading

Dust off your Fred Perry T-shirt, parka and penny loafers for a special day of events to mark the launch of an exhibition celebrating Mod culture in Reading.

19. Restaurant review: Rowans at The Coppid Beech

The Coppid Beech Hotel is one of Bracknell Forest’s most striking buildings.

20. Enjoy a candlelit concert from Thames Voyces