161. School’s out – it’s time for some fun

There’s loads going on this half-term – and these events won’t break the bank either.

162. 24/7 Easter Front Page: Gallery

Judging the first ever 24Seven cover contest was a difficult task. We had so many terrific entries that narrowing them down to category winners was tough enough.

163. Origins and Lemons at Woodley Baptist Church

Forget about putting on your Sunday best, a local church is inviting you to challenge conventions by visiting it on a Friday – not for a sermon and hymns, but for a thought-provoking night at the theatre.

164. Christmas Lights Extravaganza

This weekend, polar bears, Father Christmas, King Rat and 1,000 candles will help Reading enjoy its annual Christmas lights extravaganza.

165. Reading Blue Coat Concert on Saturday

Self-confessed normal bloke Andrew Taylor wants to shake off the idea that classical music is for toffs – which is why he wants you to see his concert for free.

166. Talkin’ ‘bout my Evolution

After 30 albums, Martyn Joesph is revisiting some of his favourite songs ... just don’t call it a greatest hits album though

167. Blowing their own trumpet

When the Coombs family decided to entertain their village with a few tunes, little could they have known what they had started. 

168. Rula Lenska: I'll only do a proper panto

Rula Lenska is fussy about the pantos that she does – because she thinks they’re important. Thankfully, The Hexagon’s Cinderella meets her high standards.

169. The spirit of Christmas past and future

Two local groups are joining forces this Sunday to celebrate Christmas through the magic of musicals. Phil Creighton sits on the yulelog with organiser Martin Cooper to find out more

170. Festival of Christmas Trees promises to be a cracker