1. Explore the Whiteknights Studio Trail

Ramblers are more associated with the countryside, but head to the Whiteknights area of Reading this weekend and you’ll soon spot them.

2. Water Fest returns this weekend

Reading's riverside extravaganza looks set to attract thousands to join in the fun on Saturday afternoon.

3. Barry and Stuart at South Street Arts Centre

For years magic was the preserve of bow-tied entertainers with dolly-bird assistants, a loaded deck of cards and lots of mirrors.

4. Digging deep on the Whiteknights Studio Trail

When you say the word ‘art’, most of us immediately think of immaculate Renaissance paintings hung on the walls of the National Gallery or a large bronze sculpture of a man on a horse.

5. Search is on for talent show judges

Can you tell the talented from the talentless? Could you look an aspiring pop star in the eyes and tell them they do not have what it takes?

6. Film review: Stake Land

Vampire films used to be scary and unsettling. You knew where you were with a vampire film way back when.

7. The Session: The Blanks at Sub89

It’s not often I write about an a cappella group in my column, in fact I think this is a first.

8. Restaurant review: The Crown at Bray

There’s a Berkshire chef – I don’t know if you’ve heard of him – Heston something-or-other.

9. Musical weekend with Reading Summer Proms

10. Don’t be lonesome this Friday night

The Hexagon will be all shook up when Reading’s favourite Elvis stages The Elvis Tribute Show on Friday night.