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Saturday, February 4th

Cross Lanes Fruit Farm in Mapledurham holds a half day pruning course designed for novice gardeners, experienced pruners and professionals, concentrating on apple trees. There will be practical demonstrations of detailed techniques. Book in in advance by calling 0118 972 3167

Tuesday, 8th-Friday 11th March

The annual Reading RESCUE (Rivers and Environmental Spaces Clean Up Event) takes place, targeting rivers, canals, parks, woodland and urban areas throughout the borough. The event needs volunteers from businesses and community groups. To register an interest as a volunteer, call 0118 9372100 or go to the website, join the Rescue 2012 Facebook group or follow @ReadingRescue on Twitter.

Tuesday February 7th

Queen Anne's School in Henley Road hosts the London-based chamber orchestra Academy of St Martin in the Fields, with a concert featuring music by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Elgar and Britten. The concert starts on 7.30pm and tickets are £20 for adults and £10 for children under 18. To buy tickets, visit the web site.

Wednesday, February 8th

Cross Lanes Fruit Farm in Mapledurham holds a half day pruning course designed for novice gardeners, experienced pruners and professionals, concentrating on apple trees. There will be practical demonstrations of detailed techniques. Book in in advance by calling 0118 972 3167

Saturday, February 18th

Cross Lanes Fruit Farm in Mapledurham holds a half day pruning course designed for novice gardeners, experienced pruners and professionals, concentrating on apple trees. There will be practical demonstrations of detailed techniques. Book in in advance by calling 0118 972 3167

Saturday, 17th March

There's a performance of Haydn's 'The Creation' at the Concert Hall in Reading at 7.30pm, with Henley Choral Society's charismatic GRAMMY-nominated young Musical Director Will Dawes bringing together Southern Sinfonia, the leading chamber orchestra in the South of England, and three outstanding soloists – Sophie Bevan, Soprano, Ben Hulett, Tenor, and Giles Underwood, Bass - for what promises to be a marvellous performance. The organisers point out that several members of the choir are Caversham based! Tickets are £15.00 (under 18s - £12.00) from the Ticket Secretary on Tel: 01491 572795, or via the Reading Arts Box Office, Tel: 0118 960 6060.

Wednesday, 28th March

The Friends of Caversham Court hold their AGM at Reading Canoe Club at 7pm for 7.30pm. According to 'Caversham Bridge', the FCCG 'are delighted to welcome historian Rupert Willoughby, author of Life in Medieval England and Reading and its Contribution to World Culture. A most accomplished and entertaining speaker, Rupert will talk about the history of Caversham and its links with Reading'. Members and non-members are welcome, and for further information contact please contact via email.

Sunday, April 22nd

The 6th annual 'On Your Bike' friendly family charity bike ride through the Chiltern Countryside takes place, starting at 10.30am from Sonning Common Primary School, Grove Road, RG4 9RJ. There are 6, 12 and 20 mile marshalled routes or a supervised playground cycle. Also, new for this Olympic year - 'On Your Feet' - 2 treasure hunts (1 and 3 miles) round Sonning Common Village. Register for either or both online. Ride entries are £5 pp in advance or £7 pp on the day. Walk entries are £3 pp (or half price if you are also entering the bike ride). All those entering the bike ride before Thursday March 29th will be entered into a free prize draw to win a bike donated by AW Cycles in the Henley Road, Caversham.