11. Could you be a Pigeon treat?

Get off to a flying start in your music career by appearing on a Homeless Pigeon compilation CD of local bands.

12. You Review (DVD): The Invasion (15)

The mysterious crash of a space shuttle leads to the terrifying discovery that there is something alien within the wreckage.

13. A proposal you’ll treasure forever

It’s a leap year – so women can propose. If you’re thinking of popping the question, here’s 20 amazing ways to ensure the moment is treasured for the rest of your lives.

14. Choir in full flight at Hexagon

FLYING high following a BBC appearance, European tour and new CD recording, Reading Phoenix Choir return to the Hexagon on Saturday.

15. Webslinger swings into town

If you’re one of the vast number of people who have eagerly awaited the arrival to British screens of the third Spider-man film, you can breathe a sigh of relief that it is finally here.

16. Such cheeky girls!

Reading singer Mira Manga is making a cheeky bid to raise money for her band’s latest tour.

17. Cornish four piece set to cause a stir

Tipped for the top by the NME, Cornish four piece Thirteen Senses perform their blend of melodic rock at The Fez Club on Friday, March 23. Originally scheduled in early February, the UK tour has been put back to accompany their new album.

18. Sharing your embarrassing Dad stories to win

Ever mindful of the increasing need to buy music for the whole family in the lead-up to Christmas, Sounds is helping with the presents list again this week.

19. Sausages are still top sizzlers

Reading sausage supremos had a fine showing in a brand new competition, which enticed sausage makers from across two counties to compete – and has spawned a brand new sausage.

20. Sounds: The Paddingtons, Billy Bragg and We Are Scientists