Reading Chronicle nostalgia: Berkshire babies born in 2012

One of the features the Chronicle ran a decade ago was showing off all the new born babies that arrived to the world.

Baby Ed Martin enjoys a nap a few days after being born in 2012

Baby Alexander Ernest was born in Reading a decade ago

Caleb Flood dons a hat after arriving in this world 10 years ago

Edward 'Teddy' John was born in 2012 in Reading

Varsha Balamungon smiles for the camera

Gema & Michael Cullingford from Berkshire welcomed thir child 10 years ago

Happy 10th birthday to all those who were born at the start of 2012!

One of the biggest family-friendly events from the time took place at Emmer Green Primary School, as a popular musical was brought to life by young performers when they lit up the stage in dazzling outfits.

Multi-coloured ribbons were waved high, as the youngsters from the school paraded around the stage in daisy chain headbands and stripy neckerchiefs, whilst performing the musical of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat.

Several children took part in the production

Youngsters in year three and four were cheered on by their proud parents who sang and danced along with their children throughout the performance.

What made this a unique performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat was that Joseph, was played by a female, than the traditional male.

The students were from Emmer Green Primary School

Then eight-year-old Tara Edwards starred as Joseph, whilst fellow student, George Spooner acted as Jacob in the popular performance.

The children and parents were watched on by their parents

Head of creativity, Michelle Rogers, said: “They have been getting better and better throughout the dress rehearsals.

The students that took part were in years three and four

“All of the children had to audition for their roles by singing and acting, and I think it was great to have a girl in the male role.

Many students took part

“It was something a bit different but it worked really well.”