1. Christmas carols with a 21st century twist

For some people, Christmas only starts when they hear the Christmas Eve carol service broadcast from King’s College, Cambridge.

2. Sing your heart our during the festive season

Members of the Witt Studio Chorus will team up with the Reading Symphony Orchestra tomorrow for its autumn showcase.

3. Capital idea for Christmas shopping

How are you getting on with your Christmas shopping? I know, Uncle Fred is always the difficult one to buy for and as for those two 10-year-olds – well, one is into Barbie, the other into barbecues, and heaven forbid you get them mixed up.

4. Berzerk present The Jungle Book

A bunch of jungle VIPs are reaching the top – but what's bothering them is not that they have to stop but that you'll be missing out on a festive treat.

5. Your chance to meet Reading’s panto stars

Tales of magic lamps and Chinese laundries are currently being spun in Reading. It’s all thanks to Aladdin, the fantastic pantomime at The Hexagon.

6. Panto review: Aladdin

The legend of Aladdin needs little introduction. Evil Abanazar wants to find a magic lamp that contains a genie: it's hidden in the cave of wonders but only Aladdin can get it for him.

7. Travel: Family fun on the Isle of Man

8. Neighbours' Madge coming to Hexagon panto

When Justin Fletcher – aka Mr Tumble – returns to Reading for the pantomime Aladdin, he knows that he’s got a good neighbour waiting in the wings.

9. Conversation With Richard Briers and Peter Egan

Peter Egan is looking forward to welcoming you into his living room for a cosy chat with him and his old mate Richard Briers.

10. Restaurant review: The Fisherman's Cottage

The Fisherman’s Cottage on Kennetside has recently introduced a dedicated Thai kitchen alongside its traditional pub menu – and it’s fantastic.