1. The Southcote Beefeater - Reading

The last time I set foot inside the Southcote Beefeater, they had a full-size model of Worzel Gummidge.

2. The Pond House - Maidenhead

New landlords can do wonders for pubs – and Sam and Warren at The Pond House in Maidenhead are proving to be no exception.

3. A night at the opera

I ring Operahouse frontman Johnny Lloyd just as he was entering McDonalds for a much-needed burger.

4. September's Food Monthly

Get your copy of September's Food Monthly free inside Friday's Reading Post

5. Sizzling nicely

Sizzling Spice used to be known as Sizzling Wok and it built a good reputation for its Thai cusine.

6. It's showtime!

This weekend, celebrate all that’s good about the countryside at the County Show The Household Cavalry, in a glittering display of high speed riding, will be topping the bill at this year’s Royal County of Berkshire Show.

7. Steak out the Shire Horse

I love good old English pubs like The Shire Horse. It’s quite an old inn, not one of these new ones that try to look as if they’re 500 years old.

No, it’s a genuine, good English pub.

8. Cool fun in the sun at the fifth Caversham Festival

Pole dancing, wall climbing, face painting and tai chi were just some of the main attractions at this year’s  Caversham Festival.

9. Hairy Bakers clock up more food miles

The Hairy Bikers have carved out a reputation as two of the most entertaining and watchable chefs on television.

10. Everything in Moderation

The formerly dingy Moderation has had a fresh lease of life thanks to new leaseholder Andy Becalick.