1. Russell Grant's Horoscopes 30th March - 5th April

2. Protect a bunny for less

Warmer spring weather brings with it the threat of disease from insect “carriers” spreading life-threatening infections such as myxomatosis throughout populations of wild and domestic rabbits.

3. Pet Finder: Stepping out with Shadow

Shadow the deaf border collie is searching for a new loving owner. The 13-month-old, right, can understand some hand signals but is looking for an owner to help him learn.

4. The answer to fighting off club-root lies in the soil

One of the largest and most versatile groups of plants grown in the vegetable garden are the brassicas.

5. Trip to land of secretary bird and leopards

As I have mentioned I will be off on a trip to see wildlife possibly more spectacular than could be found anywhere in Reading, even on a good day.

6. Poll: Tits up

Twitchers in Bracknell contributed to a record 8,000-person turnout at an annual event in Berkshire.

7. Frost ahead – in spite of the sunny spring days

The announcer on the radio joked that spring was over after the balmy almost summery days last week were replaced by biting wind.

8. Cook with Clerehugh - Meringues with rhubarb fool

Here’s a twist on one of my favourite Teashop treats – meringues filled with whipped cream. I’m sandwiching the meringues with rhubarb fool.

9. Duck fits the bill

Duck from the web that flies from pond to plate – now you just need something to wash it down with.

10. White's Wine - The Canaletto Bambini Range

Midweek drinking is something I am always trying to cut back on. But I am terrible at showing restraint, hopeless. I will blindly crack open a bottle and end up pouring it dry despite my good intention of ‘just one glass’.