What's On

A SPECIAL gig is being promised to folk music lovers on Monday as two great groups come together to perform an exciting evening of music. Peter Knight’s Gigspanner Big Band...

When a friend handed playwright Peter Stallwood a bundle of 100, century-old letters little did he know of the story they would contain and the devastation they’d tell of what...

SANTA is on the run. Lots of him. And so is Mary Christmas. And lots of her too. The sight of a hoard of red bearded Santas running through the...

Every year, the second week in November is celebrated as National Short Story Week. Hospital Radio Reading, which broadcasts to patients in the Royal Berkshire Hospital, marks the event by...

Can low-budget amateur theatre produce a new twist on the classic rom-com formula? Stars (out of 5)= 4 One-sentence review= “A solid and atmospheric rom-com with a unique twist” Good...

With Remembrance Day coming up on Sunday, I thought it would be appropriate to write a story this week about a painting with links to our wonderful and, in my...

BEER lovers in Wokingham can raise money for the Berkshire Poppy Appeal and enjoy a special drink at the same time. The Windsor & Eton Brewery has launched a Guardsman...

A TALK at Wokingham Library on Monday will look at issues involved in ethical farming. The event runs from 10.30am to noon and aims to tackle a range of popular...

HE’S FAMOUS for being one of the most versatile actors in the business, turning his hand to everything from comedy to period drama. But he’s also a passionate supporter of...

A YOUTH charity is putting the fight against drugs centre stage. Soulscape will use the arts including music, drama and film-making to help young people steer clear of alcohol and...