A READING man, in a roundabout way, is stepping down from the job he loves after more than 34 years at the helm.

IF THERE'S one thing Scott Bennett wants to do it's make you laugh, particularly given everything that's been going on.

A selection of events taking place across Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell in the coming 10 days

Live music events taking place in pubs and clubs across Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell over the next 10 days

Taking place from Saturday through to bank holiday Monday Wokingham Festival features bands, real ale, good food and family-friendly fun

There are times when the wealth of activities can be too much. A number of groups help out including the Salvation Army and the Street Pastors.

SWALLOWFIELD Show returns this weekend, offering a range of family friendly activities.

NETTLEBED Folk Club is to return next month, bringing an eclectic mix of musicians every week.

As much as the Society's study days are about learning about a topic in more depth, they are also about the social breaks in between

Next month, Bracknell's Lexicon shopping centre will mark its fifth anniversary with a special birthday proms event.