Soprano and pianist duo revamp the classical recital: ‘Americana’ at South Street

Soprano Rebecca Dale and Caversham based pianist Sarah Latto aim to shake up the genre of traditional chamber recital when they bring their own brand of performance to the South Street Arts Centre, Reading on Thursday, 2nd February 2012.

The traditional song recital, with a singer standing next to a piano performing Schubert, Brahms and Mozart has its place, but singer Rebecca Dale hopes to …

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The third Reading Contemporary Art Fair promises all art lovers an exceptional selection of the finest contemporary art from stunning landscapes to beautiful sculpture.

Over 80 artists and galleries are brought together for this one weekend, exhibiting fine art, prints, photography and sculpture with prices from £40 to £4,000, putting collectable contemporary art well within reach.

The Fair will be held on 28th & 29th April 2012 just over Caversham Bridge at Rivermead Leisure Complex. Tickets are …

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Abbey’s traditional intra-club fun game on Boxing Day morning to run off the excesses of Christmas Day will kick off at 10.30am. Bring your boots.

All are welcome, whatever standard, rolling substitutes allowed. Bring your boots and join in.

Reading Abbey RFC.

What better way to top off the festive season than coming to see London Irish v Exeter Chiefs at Madejski Stadium on the 27th December? The London Irish Christmas party will include fun for all the family. Family tickets are available from just £40 click here for details.

Shebeen will be playing in ‘The Craic’ before and after the game. Digger’s Christmas Party – Come along to Digger’s Pound at midday for Digger’s Christmas Party …

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The choir of St Peter’s church will be leading the singing for an evening of traditional Christmas carols in Caversham Court on Monday 19th December at 7.30pm.

The church bells will ring out from 7.15pm. Mulled wine and mince pies will be on sale in the Tea Kiosk from 6.15pm in aid of local charities.

Members of the Friends of Caversham Court Gardens will be lighting your way in the magical floodlit gardens. Wrap up warm and …

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Following the success of the first Baby and Children’s Market, the next one will be held on Saturday 19th November from 2:30pm – 4:30pm at St Andrew’s Church Hall, Albert Road, Caversham, RG4 7AW. There will be twenty stalls selling both pre-loved and new goods for babies and children up to 6 years old. Entry fee is £1 for adults, free for children. For more information please contact Nicola Dehaes, nicoladehaes@babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk, or go to www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk

Sample some of the creativity on offer in Caversham in the pleasant riverside gardens of Caversham Court. Caversham Artists will be showing their latest work and will be joined by other local artists, potters and groups passionate about the natural environment. Meet us all in a relaxed setting a few minutes walk from the centre of Caversham.

Entrance is free and all art works are for sale. There will also be a …

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Yes, another year has passed and Reading Festival returns next weekend.

The full Reading Festival 2011 line up can be found here.

Given the close proximity of the festival to Caversham, opinion is often divided amongst its residents. The festival does bring with it some trouble and minor inconvenience but it puts money into the local economy and over the last few years better policing has clearly been evident.

We would like to welcome festival goers to Caversham, …

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A unique market specialising in pre-loved baby and children’s goods will arrive in Caversham on Saturday 10th September.

The baby and children’s markets are already a real success across Berkshire attracting hundreds of parents each weekend to grab bargains for their little ones. The markets comprise of between 20-35 stalls run by parents selling their high quality pre-loved toys, books, clothes and equipment. It also hosts a limited number of small businesses targeted specifically at the …

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The ever popular festival returns this weekend and don’t worry about adverse weather – they have a massive marquee.

For this this year’s music line up they have tried to mix things up, bring in some fresh new talent, whilst keeping a few favorites from last year.

For more information on each night, please click the link:

Thursday 21st: Blue Harlem, The Hep Chaps

Friday 22nd: The Red Stripe Band, The Andy Dickens Band

Saturday 23rd: James Hunter, The Filthy …

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