1. Crude, lewd and great fun

Adam Sandler comedies are an acquired taste and his latest vehicle, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, is no different, although it is given broader appeal with the casting of the immensely likeable Kevin James of US sitcom King of Queens.

2. Volleyball Tournament

Volleyball tournament schedule.

3. Rock royalty’s coming

Ear defenders at the ready; Queens of the Stone Age are coming to town.

4. ‘Privilege to work with a veteran’

YOUNG actor David Sturzaker says that sharing a stage with veteran Warren Mitchell is “a privilege”.

5. Event Diary

Event Diary

24th October Community Day, Great Hollands

6. Chance to win Queen film tickets

THERE’S a unique opportunity for six Queen fans in Reading to see the band on the big screen for the first time since 1984.

7. Throaty but not deep

FACTORY GIRL, starring ‘it’ girl of the moment Sienna Miller, should be good.

8. Books round-up

Books reviewed include 'The Crimefighters' by Otto Penzler, 'Beauty*licious' by Lisa Clark and 'Chinese Brush Painting' Kwan Jung.

9. The name’s Higson, Charlie Higson

Charlie Higson is a man of many talents. He is best known as one of the comedians who brought BBC comedy The Fast Show to our screens in the 90s with comedy partner Paul Whitehouse.

10. Here’s to the best of British

British Food Fortnight is due to kick off in just two days, and if you are inspired by tempting delicacies produced and cooked on our very own doorstep then there are plenty of opportunities to get stuck in.