1. `What’s on from Reading Alive for week starting Thursday April 27th to May 3rd

2. Set fayre - win a hamper!

Christmas is definitely a time for making merry, and here in Reading there is a great excuse to get stuck in to one of the best hampers around.

3. A night out at the Baron Cadogan

Instantly recognisable as a Wetherspoon’s pub, the Baron is also seen very much as a local drinking place for the Caversham drinker.

4. Books round-up

New release round-up including The Black Sun, The House Plant Expert and Katie & The Spanish Princess.

5. Magazine tour set to be a monster

The notorious ShockWaves NME Awards Tour has announced a Monster line-up for next year’s series, which includes a trip to The Hexagon on February 12.

6. Sprouts - they're not just for Christmas

Sprouts are not just for Christmas, they should be for life.

7. This year why not win your Christmas presence?

Have you ever dreamed of partying with the stars? Do you crave to know more about celebrity lifestyle? Ever thought you would throw your very own pop concert?

8. Review: The Be Good Tanyas at the Anvil, Basingstoke

I’M not a folk music afficiando, but I know a good thing when I hear it and the sound of the three female vocalists/musicians in The Be Good Tanyas is simply sublime.

9. Roll out the carpet - Aladdin at the Hexagon

Recognised nationally as one of the best panto dames in the business, Christopher Lillicrap is the man behind the Proper Pantomime Company.

10. Merry go round at Jongluers

AN EXTRAVAGANZA of comedy action will hit a Central Reading venue this weekend and next week.