1. Baby-based Juno delivers a modern classic

Juno was early 2008’s surprise hit – and it is very good.

2. No Country For Old Men is a real winner

No Country For Old Men, a Coen brothers film, won a plethora of awards at the recent Oscars – and deservedly so.

3. Gavin and Stacey: Series two (15) DVD

4. No snout about it, this is a great fairy tale

In the wake of the wonderful Enchanted – a spoof of classic Disney hits – fairy tales are back.

5. It’s warm and friendly at Chili’s

It was a sad day. My much-loved housemate – with an absolutely fantastic wardrobe and similar sized feet to me – was leaving.

6. Bina Tandoori restaurant, Caversham

Caversham’s Bina Tandoori must be among the town’s top-flight restaurants. Located in Prospect Street, from the outside the curry house is welcoming.

7. Starmaker support for Danyl Johnson

Danyl Johnson has the X Factor.

8. Danyl Johnson shines in X Factor live debut

Danyl Johnson’s survived the first live X-Factor show but sparked a row among the judges.

9. Raising the roof in Woodley Caribbean style

A Taste of the Caribbean came to Woodley over the weekend – just one of many events being held as part of Black History Month 2009.

10. Splashing good time at the Beale Park Boat Show

Despite the showers over the weekend – or perhaps because it was good weather for ducks – the Beale Park Thames Boat show turned out to be a resounding success.