1. Damselflies dance along a river bank

If you walk along the riverbanks you can’t fail to notice the damselflies.

2. Beautiful in bloom but my Ceanothus is for the chop

Thinking time can often be some of the most valuable effort you put into your garden.

3. City Woman: Ethical approach to salon styling

Despite being a fan of a little personal pampering, getting my hair cut is something I usually dread. So it was some surprise and delight that I had a wonderful evening at the new Koulla Swann hair salon in Reading.

4. Coffee shop closes without any warning

5. Horticultural society forced to shut up shop

6. Stevie B - The price is right

With half our country gone walkabout it’s a quiet time of year, but you never see a carrot with a sombrero on or a potato with an inflatable ring, or even a cabbage with bag full of of sun cream – our products don’t have a holiday, so we can enjoy.

7. Cherry nice - Reading Farmers' Market

Really good food produced with passion is what you’ll find in Reading Farmers’ Market, held twice a month.

8. Add a touch of colour to your summer

At this time of the year, the best rosé wines are fragrant and fresh with a full delicate aroma of summer, refreshing to sip and highly versatile companions to food.

9. Recipes to inspire a visit

Once you’ve been to Reading Farmers' Market, try out some of these.

10. Tour to celebrate Caversham Court Gardens' restoration

Guided tours and fun and games will be on offer on Friday to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the restoration of Caversham Court Gardens.