The weekend starts here...

Carters steam fair returns to Pinkneys Green this weekend.
An array of vintage and restored items will be on show.
The famous Royal Berkshire steam fair will be at Pinkneys Green on Saturday from midday to 11pm and Sunday from midday to 9pm.
There will be Carter's own steam engines and some visiting Showmans Engines, including King George VI, Verity, Britannia and General Gough.
For more information contact 01628 822221 or visit www.carterssteamfair.co.uk

Sports bug fever is sweeping the Royal Borough with clubs opening their doors to sessions and activities. The fortnight kicks off with an open day at the Magnet Leisure Centre on Saturday from 10am.
Click here for more details.

Fancy hitting the water? Try your hand at sailing at an open day hosted by Upper Thames Sailing Club.
It is the oldest sailing club on the upper reaches of the river Thames.
The open day is from 10.30am to 4pm on Sunday.
Details from Tony Ketley, 01628 472389.

Sample local produe at Maidenhead Farmers' Market on Sunday.
A huge selection of quality fresh, local and seasonal produce will be on sale from 10am-1pm at Grove Road Car Park, Maidenhead. Free parking at the town hall in St Ives Road.

Royal Windsor Horse show is a celebration of all things equestrian and it is happening this weekend.
It combines top sporting and competition action with a spectacular venue.
More details at www.royal-windsor-horse-show.co.uk/

Another Windsor event for the calendar is the Military Tattoo at Windsor Castle this weekend.
The celebration is a heroes welcome for soldiers under a floodlit Windsor Castle.
A Military Musical spectacular in celebration of the heroic efforts and sacrifice  The show will include a demonstration from units who have seen recent action in Afghanistan and Iraq, together with the Bearskins, Pipes, Busbies and Curaisses of our great military displays and Massed Bands with a grand finale to music, fireworks and 'Rule Britannia!'
Tickets available now - call the Windsor Information Centre on 01753 743900.