Rock Choir offers members known as Rockies much more than just the opportunity to sing with others, it can be life changing as founder Caroline Redman Lusher explains

Kate Mosse talks to Liz Nicholls ahead of the Labyrinth Live: Unlocking The Secrets of the Labyrinth tour, at a theatre near you between February & April, to mark the 20th anniversary of her bestselling book 

We’re sharing a taste of Healthy Air Fry Feasts: Fast, Easy, High-Protein Recipes in 30 Mins or Less by Christina Kynigos, AKA @VeryHungryGreek

Dry January? No thank you! We’re raising a glass to the Bucks booze heroes who are mixing things up with an array of local tipples.

Nikki Butler, an auDHD advocate, is encouraging women to embrace being different through her new book, Permission to be Different, exploring her autism and ADHD diagnosis in her mid-forties.

Tess Corcoran followed her dream to train in beauty and, after a spell at Champneys, is loving welcoming clients at White Sage in her home village of Princes Risborough

Pia Gill, who is a local mum, graphic designer & founder of burnt peach design, tells us what she loves about Bucks life

Tom Kerridge & Sarah Hayward have brought some of their best-loved dishes back to menus to celebrate 10 happy years at The Coach

Enjoy the splendour of Gilbert and Sullivan with Godalming Operatic Society’s production of The Yeoman of The Guard, February 19th to 23rd at Godalming Borough Hall

Farnham Repair Café has been honoured for the difference it is making to the community with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

If ‘start running’ is one of your New Year’s Resolutions, read on! Running coach, Fran Light, from Alton Runners tells us how to get into running and how to keep running 

Our wine expert Giles Luckett explores some cool wines from a land down under…

Get your trees for Petersfield Climate Action Network’s Fruit Tree in Every Garden project

Kati Noakes, a social media expert, trainer, and coach, helps businesses and charities create engaging marketing and communication campaigns across social media platforms. She’s offering you the chance to win a place on her new Zoom course

We’ve teamed up with Julianna Barnaby, founder of The Crafts Collective, to offer one lucky winner a Circling Around Rug kit.

Mail order and subscription-based wild venison specialists, Deer Box, offers award-winning premium quality, freshly frozen wild British venison sourced from land management programmes across the south of England

We’re offering one lucky winner, and their guest, the chance to sleep with history on a grand scale but with touches of modern luxury at Hartwell House, champagne afternoon tea each, a three-course dinner each with a bottle of house wine, use of the spa and breakfast the next day

There are many questions to ask when considering which school is right for your child. Headmaster Tom Dawson examines the options to help you make an informed decision.

Music. Fires. Positioning. We’ll cover it all here says Robbie James in his last column for 2024

Treat your loved ones to the gift of festive macarons from Giselle Richardson – the most delicious way to celebrate Christmas this year.

The illuminated parade takes to the streets of the town on Sunday, 15th December from 4pm in Market Place.

12 Days Wild is the festive challenge by the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife (BBOWT), from 25th December to 5th January.

Author Simon Pollock tells us about the bits of Bucks & beyond that inspired his book, I Love Suburbia: The Joys of Life on London’s Outskirts.

Take the family GXCA (AKA the Memorial Centre), SL9 7AD, to enjoy Sleeping Beauty on Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd of December, in aid of a great cause!

See in the New Year with a three-course set menu, a night of circus fun, celebration and spectacular food.

Film-makers David & Debra Rixon invite you to watch Footloose in Iceland in aid of hospice

Round & About Magazine’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett recommends this year’s Christmas wine essentials.

The Marlborough Guild’s 2025 Charity Ball on 25th January at Marlborough Town Hall will benefit Julia’s House and Bridge for Young People.

Ben Scurr is stepping up to help the military charity Walking With The Wounded to raise funds for veterans and their families. Could you join him?

After careers in retail buying and professional brewing, Marcus now shares his love of wine and ale as a tour guide and writer. He shares his Bucks beauties.

North Ascot writer’s book raises funds for children in Ukraine.

Sam Brewster, Trinity Henley’s new vicar, shares his thoughts about his journey as he prepares to take over the friendly flock from Duncan Carter

In her new podcast Choose YOU Choose BLISS, Prestwood emotional health coach Vanessa Louise Moore takes on taboo topics such as abuse & relationship breakdowns

Ukrainian jeweller Iren Nikard, who moved in with a local host family with her boys, tells us her Christmas wish as she continues to hand-make luxurious pieces from Swarovski crystals to support her family at home

Round & About Magazine’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett recommends some fabulous festive fizz that will make your Christmas sparkle

From Saturday, 30th November, until Christmas, children can transform their old teddies into new ones at Eden Shopping Centre

Treloar’s Winter Appeal launches on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd. Can you contribute to their fundraising?

As the holiday season approaches, many families are faced with the challenge of balancing caregiving with their daily lives. For families supporting elderly or disabled loved ones, live-in care can be a wonderful solution to ensure they receive around-the-clock assistance while keeping family life intact. 

Infuse your interiors with Christmas home styling tips for a festive makeover by award-winning South Oxfordshire interior designer Holly Scott

Earlier this year we featured Thomas Newport’s book Binoclarity charting his journey along the River Thames, the characters and stories bringing it to life and now Thomas is offering the chance to win a copy and limited edition artwork

Love them or loathe them, pantomimes are most people’s first introduction to the theatre, the tales of good triumphing over evil are as old as time but that doesn’t stop their enduring allure. So book your tickets and take your seat…

Love them or loathe them, pantomimes are most people’s first introduction to the theatre, the tales of good triumphing over evil are as old as time but that doesn’t stop their enduring allure. So book your tickets and take your seat…

Love them or loathe them, pantomimes are most people’s first introduction to the theatre, the tales of good triumphing over evil are as old as time but that doesn’t stop their enduring allure. So book your tickets and take your seat…

Running for six weeks, December 16th to January 26th, this latest cast of courses brings a delicious return to the past

Sobell House Hospice Charity have launched a new challenge for young people in Oxfordshire to develop and showcase their entrepreneurial skills

Peter McLoughlin tells us how Amersham Rotarians recently learned how Ukrainian heritage & culture is being protected thanks to community support 

Village spirit is alive and well in Hambledon where under the guidance of Ian Cox, the Village Spirit Collective offers two locally inspired gins – Vann Lane Gin and Haslemere Gin

Breast cancer thriver and cancer carer Charmian D’Aubosson has launched The Thrive Tribe, a new supportive community gathering for women aged 18-50, impacted by cancer

Carol Wiltshire tells us what led her to launch her own range of eco-friendly thongs and what she loves about life in Farnham, including shopping! 

Local heroes will be honoured at this year’s Old Amersham Christmas Festival, 4-8pm on Friday, 6th December

Helen Steel, director of Streamlion Consulting, tells us what she loves most about local life

Jacob Dixon scales new heights at the brand new Clip & Climb at Eden Shopping Centre

Here the Good Hotel Guide invites you to explore 10 of the top hotels in Hampshire. From the wild beauty of the New Forest to the historic haunts of Southampton, country house hotels to bijoux retreats, these are hotels that are destinations in their own right.

The multi-million-selling British singer songwriter Gary Barlow is the latest act announced for next summer’s Nocturne Live concert series in June.

Bring your friends and family and enjoy the magic of Christmas at The Shed, Bordon

Help Surrey’s nature bounce back this Christmas – world-beating heathland habitats need your help and every donation will be doubled this December

Grief can feel especially acute at this time of year. Celebrant and founder of Abingdon Compassionate Café Fiona Mac shares her tips to help you be kind to yourself

Join Opera Anywhere for The Pirates of Penzance in Camberley and you’ll enjoy a memorable night and come out humming the tunes

As the festive season approaches, why not make your Christmas shopping count for more this year?

Friends Karl and Ed from Ascot are preparing to set off for the Canary Islands, but their trip will be no holiday as the pair get set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic

Janey Wall tells us how Sustainable Amersham’s volunteers saved more items from landfill at the last café, which had a joyful animal theme!

Here’s our choice of family-friendly pantomimes, shows & great days out for Bucks readers 

Nicola Winter invites you to be the change that lasts a lifetime with Home-Start Butser

West Horsley Place is sharing the benefits and beauty of the estate with everyone in the community with the opening of a new sensory garden

Woking & Sam Beare Hospice’s new appeal wants to ensure everyone receives the best possible care and support when it matters most

How many of Nathalie Beauvillain Scott’s detailed life-like portraits will you recognise in her Faces of Guildford exhibition?

What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers the first of her new monthly guides for all signs…

Local creative & cover artist Debbie Shrimpton created her first illustration during lockdown. Today, her joyful portraits make heartfelt gifts

Love them or loathe them, pantomimes are most people’s first introduction to the theatre, the tales of good triumphing over evil are as old as time but that doesn’t stop their enduring allure. So book your tickets and take your seat…

Your presence can mean just as much as a present for an older person this Christmas.

Author and journalist Michael Smith introduces us to a Danish naval officer who was content with very ‘conventional’ inducements for passing on secrets

Australian brand R.M.Williams has a stylish new store in Marlow showcasing the brand’s footwear & accessories

Love them or loathe them, pantomimes are most people’s first introduction to the theatre, the tales of good triumphing over evil are as old as time but that doesn’t stop their enduring allure. So book your tickets and take your seat…

Giles Luckett recommends the best fortified wines to enjoy this Christmas 

Priya & Ben Watson of The Golden Ball in Lower Assendon share two special winter recipes which have the ‘wow’ factor! 

Liz Nicholls chats to Radio 2 star & dad Vernon Kay who stars in Aladdin at Wycombe Swan, 13th December to 5th January

One lucky winner can win a stay for two people with dinner at The Treadwell Restaurant at Store in Oxford 

One lucky winner can win a stunning pair of silver teardrop earrings and necklace from Lucy Quartermaine 

Bird & Blend Tea Co brings its tea mixology innovation to Surrey with an array of tea-licious flavours

The fifth fair is all set to be the biggest & best yet

Enjoy a fantastically festive evening and help raise funds for Reading’s most vulnerable.

In a brand new university production, Very Broken Leg invite you to How to Date a Feminist at the Burton Taylor Studio, 26th-30th November

Didcot nursery celebrates “providing the very best start for young children”

The Ultimate Picture Palace and Yellow Submarine invite the community to a spectacular family-friendly event, a Greatest Showman sing-along fundraiser at 3pm on Saturday, 23rd November

The community group, Indians in Didcot (fondly known as IID), celebrated their 10th anniversary with a Diwali Dinner and Dance event

Newbury Racecourse’s much-anticipated Party In The Paddock race day music series returns for 2025 with the acclaimed electronic trio performing a headline set live after racing on Saturday, 16th August.

From page to face-to-face conversation, meet Jane Austen’s most loved character through the magic of technology at the author’s house at Chawton

The Merry Marlow Christmas Fair on 7th December will offer lots of festive fun, with local artisans selling pottery, cards, Crochet, photos, memory bears, glass art, pebble art and much more! 

Find fabulous extraordinary antique French, Italian and Swedish furniture, décor & lighting at The Juniper Barn

Well done to Amersham A Cappella whose musical members won the gold medal at the recent national competition for the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers (LABBS) in Bournemouth

On Saturday, 7th December at 7.30pm, Great Missenden Choral Society will bring plenty of cheer to the village’s St Peter & St Paul Church 

Yattendon Winter Market, a celebration of slow craftsmanship, is back on 23rd & 24th November at the village hall, RG18 0UE 

Dom Joly, Alison Hammond, Olly Murs & more celebrities are urging us all to swap, buy second-hand or rewear a pre-loved jumper as they launch Save the Children’s annual festive fundraiser on 12th December.

Christopher Biggins, star of New Victoria Theatre’s pantomime Sleeping Beauty, will switch on Woking’s Christmas lights in Jubilee Square on Thursday, 21st November.

Praise, and funds, are flooding in for 38-year-old entrepreneur and mum of two Samantha Fraser, as The Library Bar in Aylesbury closes its doors so that she can spend precious time with her family

Robbie James looks at ‘going it alone’, don’t be afraid to do what you want just because you have no one to do it with, you may just enjoy it more…

Alton in Bloom Community Grow Club has won the Hampshire Grassroots Action Award and is now one of four projects nominated for the CPRE Hampshire Choice Award

Dazzling new artworks are set to light up the trail in Wiltshire this festive season

Well done to the 200+ strong team of volunteers from local charity Restore Hope have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2024.

“Folk music for the modern age” is how Bella Hardy’s work has been described as you can discover for yourself at Grayshott Folk Club on Friday, 29th November

A garden room extension can be a highly rewarding investment. Discover all you need to take into consideration, including planning, design and cost.

With the festive season fast approaching, those invitations to lunches, office parties and Christmas drinks start rolling in. So – what are you going to wear?! Lucy Briggs has the answer.

The Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care team are once again offering people the chance to remember the lives of loved ones with its annual Light up a Life campaign.

Round and About’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett celebrates the Beronia Rioja and suggests some festive wine gifts

A spell binding evening awaits at The Unicorn, November 27th-30th as ADC stage A Christmas Carol. Kevin Thomson tells us more

You’re all invited to embark on a magical journey through the enchanted Swinley Forest in Bracknell on Sunday, 8th December, in aid of a wonderful cause

Follow the all-new trail design at this year’s Windsor Illuminated for the perfect evening out with family and friends, making festive memories.

Inside a jolly yellow building on Newbury High Street, Alara & Selina are on a mission to spread the joy of creativity with LoLA including some Christmas workshops coming up

The much-loved Christmas experience returns to Blenheim Palace, November 15th – January 1st, with the ever-popular illuminated trail, a magical adventure in the palace and the new Great Skate ice rink

This Christmas feelgood show brings all the magic of the season to life with all your favourite songs, so book your tickets for 28th November now.

On Thursday 21st November, The Crown at Bray is hosting a fabulous, five-course dinner to celebrate game season which is well and truly underway in Berkshire and its surrounding area.

Drum & bass pioneer Seba reveals his sixth studio album Oni ahead of an album release party on 15th November at London’s XOYO

An upcoming highlight at University for the Creative Arts (UCA) in Farnham invites you to shop for locally made gifts

Shelley Jarret-Tomes invites us to the centennial celebration of Haslemere’s renowned geologist Sir Archibald Geikie at the museum this month

Florence Breeze has created a range of T-shirts and sweatshirts showcasing her art, combining style, comfort and quality with sustainability

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The Non-Fiction November hobby show highlight is all set for 2-4pm on Saturday, 9th November, at St Mary’s Church, Wooburn Green, HP10 0LU

A collection of 31 poems takes includes poems from Tennyson, T.S. Eliot, Benjamin Zephaniah, Thomas Hardy, Lemn Sissay, Dylan Thomas, Wendy Cope, Robert Burns, E.E Cummings, Christina Rosetti, is perfect for reading aloud and sharing with all the family.

Thanks to a dedicated team, the Bisham charity Accessible Boating Thames has launched a new ‘wheelyboat’ to help more people enjoy the river, regardless of ability or mobility.

An intimate candlelit highlight from Waterperry Opera on 8th December in St Mary-le-More in Wallingford will raise much-needed funds

The Windsor Theatre Guild proudly present A Christmas Carol – A Ghost Story at The Old Court, Windsor from 27th to 30th November

Join Guildford Shakespeare Company at West Horsley Place and immerse yourself in a festive murder mystery, quiz the suspects and solve the crime, December 2nd to 21st

Have your senses deceived in the exhilarating Eulogy at The Shed Bordon

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices shop in Godalming is the most-loved charity shop in the South East underlining its warm and welcoming atmosphere and fundraising achievements

Reading’s leading homelessness prevention charity invite you to enjoy Carols by Candlelight on Tuesday, 3rd December.

The magical Peterley Christmas Market promises to give you a warm welcome from 14th to 17th November.

You’re all invited to celebrate the Magic of Christmas in Amersham Old Town, 4-8pm on Friday, 6th December

The UK’s original festive light trail returns to Kew Gardens, November 13th to January 5th.

A stunning shot of ‘near threatened’ bee has been crowned the winner of a wildlife photography contest.

Have your say on the proposed new cultural hub for Whitehill & Bordon, a space to celebrate the history of the town and the surrounding area

Farnham artist Alison Molan of Pup Goes The Easel invites you to paint your pooch at a workshop at Sage & Salt in Petersfield and create the paw-fect paw-trait

As we head towards Christmas there are events and activities aplenty to get you in the festive mood with illuminated trails starting this month to kindle your enthusiasm for the season ahead

As we head towards Christmas there are events and activities aplenty to get you in the festive mood with illuminated trails starting this month to kindle your enthusiasm for the season ahead.

As we head towards Christmas there are events and activities aplenty to get you in the festive mood with illuminated trails starting this month to kindle your enthusiasm.

In her new podcast Choose YOU Choose BLISS, which starts on 1st November, Prestwood emotional health coach Vanessa Louise Moore takes on taboo topics such as abuse & relationship breakdowns

Enjoy a kaleidoscope of colour as you shop for locally made gifts at the huge variety of stalls at Ramster Christmas Market,

Tilehurst Primary School wants your plastic to help it win a new playground.

Running for six weeks, November 4th to December 15th, the latest menu at Six by Nico is inspired by the Land of Oz.

The ADS Santa Fun Run is back for its 10th outing on 24th November, supporting local families affected by dementia. And Santa’s grotto will give you a warm welcome at Dorney Lake!

Elizabeth Ascot is a new blend of fiction and fine tea – enjoy a cup as you lose yourself in historical fiction

Ali Lees is ‘over the moon to have been chosen as one of the Small Biz 100, part of the Small Business Saturday campaign, and with help from Inspired Styling you can look and feel “out of this world” too

On 24th November at Borough Hall in Godalming, let the larger-than-life broadcaster and Eurosport commentator entertain you with the highs and lows of Tour de France

Enjoy treats galore – and find inventive ways to use seasonal squash well – The White Hart in Fyfield

Your garden might look bare right now but Missenden Seeds can help you plant a brighter future thanks to sustainable seeds & tubers, including dahlias.

Ken Sutton from North West Surrey RSPB shares his love of birds and invites you to join them

Dawkes Music in Maidenhead will welcome you to its wondrous new warehouse studio & bar for highlights this season including the Emma Rawicz Trio and Greg Coulson Band.

Experience a Magical Christmas with Snow White: A Fun-Filled Pantomime Adventure!

In our latest Bucks vox pop, the MD & co-founder of Atula Technologies shares what she loves about Stokenchurch & the surrounding area.

Join Professor Dave Waltham for an eco-friendly Busting the Myths highlight at 7pm for 7.30pm on Thursday, 14th November, at Marlborough Town Hall

Panel show star & foster parent Kiri Pritchard-McLean brings her dazzling Peacock show to the Concert Hall in Reading on 9th November as part of a UK tour  

Panel show star & foster parent Kiri Pritchard-McLean brings her dazzling Peacock show to the North Wall in Summertown on 30th October as part of a UK tour  

Panel show star & foster parent Kiri Pritchard-McLean brings her dazzling Peacock show to the Yvonne Arnaud in Guildford on 7th November as part of a UK tour.

The TV star & dad chats to Bruce Dessau ahead of his tour which next year visits Guildford, high Wycombe, Reading & more

Winter is coming, which means dark nights! But here’s our guide to highlights which are sure to lift spirits & keep the gloom at bay…

Love your local businesses by supporting them on Small Business Saturday on December 7th and throughout the year.

As we head towards Christmas there are events and activities aplenty to get you in the festive mood with illuminated trails starting this month to kindle your enthusiasm for the season ahead.

As we head towards Christmas there are events and activities aplenty to get you in the festive mood with illuminated trails starting this month to kindle your enthusiasm for the season ahead.

Melanie Harding, who has 25 years’ experience in the healing arts, tells us about her craft, intuition and how the world is more accepting of spirituality

We’re sharing two recipes using venison, a sustainable, ethical local meat, thanks to Chiltern Venison & Robin Popham of Create Terroir.

Tracy Watson has turned her creative hand to a range of beautiful lampshades. Check them out at Peterley Christmas Market, 14th to 17th November

Jenni & Rob Sawyer tell us a bit more about the much-loved Mayo Brothers butchers shop in Chesham Bois as the team get ready for the busiest season…

Get ready for an unforgettable half term experience at Blenheim Palace, where families can enjoy a range of eerily exciting activities from Monday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November

Bright & beautiful is not just a description of the pupils at Great Missenden C of E School but also the fireworks display with music on Saturday, 9th November, with more on 2nd in Holmer Green, too! 

Tibi Magda, head chef at Gourmet Pasta Co in Newbury, shares his thoughts about food & local life as he prepares another batch of fresh pasta workshops for fellow foodies!

Graeme Card BSc FCIPS (Retired) tells us abut his epic trip in aid of Cancer Research & urges you to donate if you can to The Rotary Club of Princes Risborough in memory of Barry Tomkins, Sharon Sullivan and Helen Harrison

Are the darker nights getting you down? Denise Barkley swaps Oxfordshire for Woolacombe to review a break at The Watersmeet Hotel.

Book your tickets to enjoy a recital by the internationally acclaimed organist, pianist and composer, Iain Farrington on the new organ on 1st November.

The Verve frontman – whose album Urban Hymns remains one of the best-selling in UK history – will perform at the five-night Nocturne Live concert series on 19th June, supported by Lightning Seeds and The Zutons

Calling all chocoholics! Check out the new ‘Chocolate Bar’ serving up waffles, indulgent hot chocolates, milkshakes and Crèma Gelata soft-serve ice creams.

It’s no surprise that the devastating and utterly tragic news of Liam Payne’s death at the age of 31 is hitting so many of us so hard, says Robbie James.

Journey through a vibrant colourful display of lanterns, twinkling lights and the singing Christmas tree.

British/Italian soprano Carly Paoli is thrilled to announce the release of her highly anticipated Christmas album, Carly Paoli The Christmas Collection, on 8th November.

Reading Family Aid’s Toys and Teens Appeal is back to put smiles on people’s faces in time for Christmas 2024!

Originating at The Watermill Theatre last year, director Paul Hart’s The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale promises to be the theatre smash of next year

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Enjoy everyday luxury and escape to Victors with the best view in Oxford. Experience our modern Asian inspired menu and show stopping cocktails served under our iconic wisteria trees.

Oxfordshire couple Richard and Sian Liwicki, aged 65 and 62 years, have just completed a month-long cycling trip along the longest river in France to raise funds for local charity Wild Oxfordshire.

The much-loved actress is starring in Filumena at Theatre Royal Windsor, October 4th to 19th and Yvonne Arnaud Guildford, October 22nd to 26th

Wagamama launches fresh menu on October 2nd, highlighting versatile dining options from snacks to family feasts as part of its ‘no one way to wagamama’ campaign.

Inspired by his grandma, Isaac Hay has set himself the challenge of trying his hand at 100 sports to raise money for Rennie Grove Peace.

On Monday, 28th October, bake-off winner & restauranteur Candice Brown will join head chef Scott Smith for a special dinner that celebrates the very best of British Pub cuisine.

Jan Messenger invites us to visit Surrey’s hidden gem and uncover a comprehensive collection of fantasies, landscapes, portraits,. character art and illustrations by Sidney Sime.

Book your tickets to see Willie Dowling perform The Simpleton in Bracknell and Milton Keynes.

Phyllis Tuckwell needs your help at its shops to bolster its vital services for those in need.

From breakfast and festive lunch to Boxing Day Brunch there’s something for everyone to get in the festive spirit at The Ivy Collection.

Amersham Concert Club’s highlights at Amersham Free Church include Ensemble Renard on 26th October & the Meraki Duo on 30th November, Jenny Faulkner tells us..

Laine Vladimirov tells how her own struggles led to her vampire romantasy Sweet Water, out on 29th October.

Influencer and chef Renu Bhardwaj’s new book Celebrate Diwali is out now, published by Ebury books. She shares a taste with us.

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The Cuban Brothers, Artful Dodger, Definitely Mightbe & Abba Revival will dazzle at the palace on Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd November, with an ice disco, German bier, bonfire & more at this iconic location.

We’re suckers for a great Halloween event! So don’t miss your chance to book for this highlight on 25th October.

Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will host a First World War Family Day on Saturday, 2nd November, in tribute to the 110th anniversary of the start of the Great War.

Round and About’s resident wine columnist, Giles Luckett, gives his recommendations on the best luxury champagnes of 2024.

Singer, entertainer & dad Gareth Gates, chats to Liz Nicholls about how far he’s come ahead of his newly produced show, Gareth Gates Sings Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons which lands at Wycombe Swan on Tuesday, 15th October.

Anyone who celebrates their birthday during October can enjoy a free round of golf at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort’s themed mini golf attraction, Adventure Golf

You’re all invited to create your own autumn fundraising challenge to help Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) restore our wondrous nature.

A statue of everyone’s favourite marmalade loving bear will appear in Reading & Newbury this week, as part of Paddington statues being installed on benches stretching from John o’Groats to Land End.

The Oxford Belles are on a mission to empower women everywhere with their new four-track EP, RE-BELLE-ION.

The crowning glory of a soggy summer, this year’s Mucky Weekender wonderland was a Mad Hatter’s brimful of treats, and we can’t wait for next year!

Ken Wood of Wildmoor Allotment Association tells us all about the fruitful pleasures & benefits of growing your own.

Van Morrison has today released the album New Arrangements and Duets, the first in what he hopes will be an ongoing series of archive albums compiled from his vast collection of unheard recordings.

In a powerful show of public outrage over the state of the UK’s waterways, the March for Clean Water will now take place on Sunday, 3rd November, in central London.

The Corn Exchange Newbury is set to deliver an exciting line-up of shows for everyone to enjoy during October.

Charlie Davies’ paintings, inspired by following her husband’s epic UK bike ride, are on show at the Cornerstone until the end of October.

Step into the magical world of Cicely Mary Barker’s world-famous Flower Fairies in the first exhibition for children and families at the Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village.

As he takes to the road with his new show Namaste, which visits Chesham, Bracknell, Farnham, Newbury & more, Omid Djalili talks to Mark Wareham about putting a funny spin on the state of the world and how being cancelled post-9/11 makes him the perfect comedy ambassador for these tumultuous times.

Tour guide and expert in all things wine, Marcus Rees invites his fellow enthusiasts to embark on a delightful journey around the winemakers of Oxfordshire and the north Cotswolds.

Help raise funds for the Rotary Cut Out Cancer campaign.

The Prestwood Nature team invite you to enjoy the season of mellow fruitfulness with a wildflower walk on 6th October, volunteering sessions at Boug’s Meadow & more!

Chilton’s own championship rally driver Michael Jenkins tells us about his inspiring journey so far.

Renee Smith from Alton Camera Club invites you to join the friendly group with your mobile phone, digital or film camera as their new season clicks into life.

As we change seasons there’s a new palette of colours and array of nature to greet us.

Ecotherapist, Shinrin-Yoku guide & dad Rob Faure Walker tells us how he can help you unwind in a frazzled world thanks to the ancient art of forest bathing in the Savernake Forest

The judges were impresses with the extremely high standard of entries in the recent photography competition.

A celebration of ‘life, experiences, and stories in-between’, The Author In Me Literary Festival is all set for 14th-19th October in London, culminating in a young voices event at Roald Dahl Museum.

Join together with hundreds of others to celebrate the lives of those you love and miss.

Junior Bake Off winner South Oxfordshire’s Tilly opens this year’s Didcot Food Festival

A whole world of words awaits at the 2024 Guildford Book Festival, October 6th to 20th at venues across the borough and it’s jam packed with authors and books to suit all tastes.

HEY GIRL…HEY BOY… Superstar DJS…HERE WE GO! Jo Whiley is here with the ultimate 90s party… at Oxford’s o2 Academy on 3rd October and G Live in Guildford on 18th November.

Crazy Bear Stadhampton will be hosting Otko-BEAR-fest – a wild twist on the classic Oktoberfest celebration.

Explore and uncover the links between Jane Austen and the Thames Valley with a new book by Berkshire author Jane Durant and follow in the delicate footsteps of our heroine.

There are plenty of Halloween activities and ideas to entertain your little monsters this holiday.

A beloved pub is due to open soon in the historic village of Waddesdon, on the doorstep of Waddesdon Manor, after being bought by The Rothschild Foundation.

Among the wonders at Waddesdon manor this month are two highlights from the Zoolab animal-lovers, including exotic animal handling & woodland trail

The Chiltern Kills crime wiring festival in aid of Centrepoint, returns to Gerrards Cross on Saturday, 5th October, with a stellar line-up including Jeffrey Archer, Louise Minchin, Sir Ian Rankin, Robert Thorogood and more.

In response to a rise in rogue trading and doorstep crime in Woking, officers from Surrey Police’s Woking Safer Neighbourhood Team are working alongside Trading Standards, Crimestoppers and Woking Borough Council to combat.

Farnham’s October Craft Month is an opportunity for everyone to engage with a vast selection of excellent craft events and experiences.

Stowe Gardens is the UK’s official host for the British D-Day 80 memorial exhibition For Your Tomorrow. You could help by volunteering.

Could you donate new & (giftable quality) pre-loved toys – between 28th September & 6th October – to bring Christmas cheer to local families in need?

A world of discovery awaits at the Edward Thomas Literary Festival 2024 focussing on the themes of nature and birdsong.

As summer draws to a close, the world of interior design embraces a shift toward spaces that are not only stylish but also profoundly reflective of personal taste. This season’s trends are about creating environments that stand out while providing comfort and a sense of individuality.

Browse and shop at The Lovely Vintage and Antiques Fair this autumn and find heirlooms and treasures galore.

Get all the tools needed for home comfort autumn cooking with the opening of the new ProCook store at Westgate Oxford on Friday, 27th September, with exciting offers, goodie bags and Bake Off’s Steven Carter-Bailey.

Chiltern Camerata will perform at St Mary’s Church in Old Amersham on Saturday, 9th November. Star local cellist Nicky Tait Baxter, who will perform, tells us more.

Join the Santa Fun Run in Farnborough on Sunday, 1st December and raise vital funds for Phyllis Tuckwell.

Halloween and half term are on the horizon. Luckily, Buckinghamshire is a county that’s (witch’s) brimful of great family-friendly fun! Here are our top picks!

Last Saturday, music legend Sir Cliff Richard paid a heartfelt visit to Thames Hospice, where he met patients, staff and volunteers, spreading joy and happiness to all.

The Greyhound in Beaconsfield has been named the AA’s Restaurant of the Year (England), one of the most prestigious awards a restaurant can get.

Taking a tour through Round & About county, here the Good Hotel Guide invites you to explore 10 of the top hotels in Oxford.

Alistar Jones tells us about a beautiful space to enjoy beautiful music at South Hill Park with the Conservatoire International Concerts Series.

Join The Big Oxford Hike of Menopause and Cancer this month.

Round & About Magazine’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett rediscovers with white wines of Laguna, and finds beauty and value.

There’s no one answer to this question; there are staunch defenders and outspoken critics of both systems. But it’s an important factor when deciding on your child’s education… 

Liz Nicholls chats to comedian, author & dad Bill Bailey about the release of his new book My Animals & Other Animals, his upcoming Thoughtifier comedy show tour & more.

Halloween and half term are on the horizon. Luckily, Buckinghamshire is a county that’s (witch’s) brimful of great family-friendly fun! 

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a parent can make for their child. It is also one of the most difficult. Headmaster Tom Dawson has some tips and advice.

The New Ashgate Gallery is celebrating the rich tapestry of Surrey’s artistic talent at the Surrey Artist of the Year 2024 – vote and be part of the journey to crowning the winner

My pond gives an added dimension to the garden and an opportunity to encourage diverse wildlife and a whole new range of plants. Someone once said to me “A garden without a pond is like a theatre without a stage”

Actress & mum Jo Page chats to Liz Nicholls about the upcoming Gavin & Stacey Christmas reunion, life, love, wildlife & more.

There are plenty of Halloween activities and ideas to entertain your little monsters this holiday.

There are plenty of Halloween activities and ideas to entertain your little monsters this holiday.

Liz Nicholls chats to Geoff Wickett, founder of Chiltern Venison, who helps protect local landscapes and is on a mission to encourage us to eat sustainable, ethical venison, year-round.

The Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch has popped up again in Stokenchurch HP14 3YF, for its third year, 23rd-31st October. Brooke White tells us more!

We’re sharing a taste from Tucking In by Sophie Wyburd who is the star chef at this month’s Wild Feast in Otmoor Farm in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.

Windsor Photographic Society Exhibition will run from Tuesday 1st to Thursday 31st October.

The Taste of Autumn Menu has been crafted to celebrate the launch of the new The Ivy Collection Cuvée, set to become a star of the wine list for restaurants nationwide*.

Marlborough LitFest celebrates its 15th year with a packed programme full of more than 40 events offering a myriad of topics for all ages across the festival weekend from 26th to 29th September.

A real foodie destination returns on September 28th & 29th with a wonderful mix of more than 120 stalls in the Artisan Market.

Oxford’s residents are proud to announce the line-up for this year’s free-to-visit Oxford Canal Festival, 11am-6pm on Saturday, 21st September.

Art-lovers! Check out Wokingham Arts Trail, 10.30am-5pm over the weekend of 21st & 22nd September, with free entry & work by 29 artists to enjoy.

Katherine Kingdon invites us to marvel at the creativity and talent on show at September Ceramics 2024 in Newbury, September 13th to 22nd.

Newbury Show is widely regarded as one of the best county shows in the country hosted over two years, September 21st and 22nd, at Newbury Showground.

The 2024 Twilight Runway Challenge is cleared for take off, book your place and help boost local charities with the Community Matters Partnership.

Mouthwatering morsels and delicious drinks will surround you at Haslemere Food Festival. Taste and sip on a variety of treats as Adaleigh Buckrell tells us.

Get a free Wildlife Recording Kit and monitor local green spaces.

Flight Club – the lively fairground inspired bar and Social Darts experience is coming to Oxford and is set to open doors on 22nd November, just in time for the festive season!

Robbie James laments the demise of Top Gear and love them or loathe them, Jeremy, Richard and James.

Oxfordshire’s oxen are set to go under the hammer on September 13th to raise funds for Sobell House Hospice.

Neighbours fan Liz Nicholls chats to one of her heroes, Ryan Moloney, who has played Toadfish in beloved Aussie soap for 30 years and is sharing his behind-the-scenes stories with the Toad On The Road UK tour.

Dick Morbey tells us about the enchanting West Wycombe Music Festival, 19th to 21st September, founded by international star (& Wycombe born & raised) musician Lawrence Power

To mark its 180th anniversary the Old Ticket Office at Culham will open to the public as part of this year’s Heritage open Days on September 14th & 15th

From 23rd September to 13th October diners can enjoy the latest menu at Six by Nico Oxford, that will transport them to the hustle and bustle of Istanbul.

The Jordans Picture House team look forward to welcoming you back, with September’s super screenings: A Man Called Otto and Jojo Rabbit.

The Great Barn Festival offers a perfect combination of events to keep adults, families and children of all ages entertained.

Be inspired by the talented members of Frimley & Camberley Society of Arts and vote for your favourite at the annual exhibition on September 13th & 14th at High Cross Church.

Cadbury World counter cursed calendar date with free entry for all those celebrating their birthday on Friday 13th September.

Head to Discover Bucks Museum near Aylesbury to see one of the finest collection of vintage Star Wars toys & original movie posters.

Pangbourne High Street is becoming even more of a must-visit destination for locals & visitors. We’re celebrating this boom, including two new boutiques for style-lovers…

Bargain Hunt’s Thomas Forrester is sharing tales from the auction room and more in a fundraiser for Corn Exchange Newbury’s Old Library Campaign.

13th September is Roald Dahl Story Day and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is inviting schools to celebrate by hosting their very own Roald Dahl Story Day event to fundraise for the charity

Peter Henry tells us more about Chesham Bois Tennis Club’s oldest member Roy Thorn who is still smiling at 100.

Is your vehicle attracting thieves? Don’t let car thieves get an easy ride.

Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care announces the return of its Sustainable September campaign. The month-long event is back for its second year, bigger and better than before.

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Nina Wadia to star in NOW That’s What I Call A Musical, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood and with special guest star, Sinitta.

Director & choreographer of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical gives us an insight into the stage show.

You’re all set for a great night out at Caversham Rock ‘n’ Ale Festival

Churches across Newbury are holding a prayer week from 8th to 14th September, with many events happening each day.

Round & About’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett looks at South Africa’s changing white wine scene by talking to Mike Dawson of Journey’s End.

The Sinodun Players are staging the off-Broadway contemporary show The Last Five Years in the intimacy of The Corn Exchange’s Studio Theatre.

The annual Illuminated Boat Parade is set to light up the Thames on Saturday, 14th September, bringing the community together, Claire Knott invites us all along

‘Queen of Crime’ Agatha Christie lived in Wallingford for 42 years and wrote most of her novels here while living quietly by The Thames. Each September, Wallingford celebrates her with a variety of events.

Discover traditional woodcrafts, be inspired by master craftspeople and enjoy an immersive day out in the woods at Surrey Hills Wood Fair 2024 in Cranleigh this month.

The great Godalming duck race and fair takes place along the river Wey on Saturday, 7th September, one of the traditional ways the Rotary clubs in Godalming raise funds for Rotary causes.

Fiona & Chris McLeod own & run Chiltern Sky Flowers in Bledlow Ridge, working with the seasons & Mother Nature to show younger generations the power of flowers.

Historic images recreated for Farnham brewery milestone as it looks ahead to Hop Harvest celebrations in September.

Big names and innovative artists are at the heart of The Lightbox’s latest exhibitions.

Support garden centres’ charity of the year programme and get involved in fundraising for local causes.

There are many questions to ask when considering which school is right for your child. Headmaster Tom Dawson examines the options to help you make an informed decision.

James Bond fantasies can easily unravel as Michael Smith reveals in his latest account of spies and secret lives.

Guildford Jazz & Soul Festival features 16 events across 14 venues and is celebrating the best in UK and local jazz and soul from September 4th through to October 17th.

On Saturday, 14th September, the Chiltern branch of the u3a will welcome you at The Chilterns Lifestyle Centre in Amersham for an open day to showcase their varied activities.

Whether you’re meditating, practising yoga or just want to create a chilled atmosphere, the new Earth range by Temple of Incense is your grounding in peace.

Walkfest, the month-long celebration of walking, invites you to get out and explore Guildford and the surrounding area.

South Bucks Choral Society are in fine voice, rehearsing for upcoming concerts at St Mary’s in Old Amersham. Jay Roff tells us more and invites you to audition on 7th & 8th September.

Liz Nicholls chats to SAS: Who Dares Wins star Billy Billingham MBE QCB whose new Always A Little Further tour visits Wycombe Swan on 25th November, plus Aldershot, Newbury & more beyond

Enjoy a fashion & beauty night out in Marlow on 26th September with a talk from Lucia Santa-Maria, a screening of The Devil Wears Prada, hair & make-up tips & more

Two sisters, Charlotte and Sophie Rooney, from Oxfordshire, are fundraising to throw a festival to raise money for Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK following Charlotte’s diagnosis of a rare and aggressive form of cancer.

A dress from Omi Na-Na was all over the news this summer. The brand’s founder Esha Ahmed tells us about creativity, dyslexia, moving to Marlow & more…

Liz Nicholls delves into the world of celebrated designer, maker & polymath William Morris thanks to a beautifully reissued V&A book.

We’re sharing two recipes to make the most of the last of summer thanks to Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna.

Liz Nicholls chats to Johnny Ball, 86, who’s on a mission to make maths easy for all & stars with his daughter Zoe at Wantage Literary Festival.

Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna tells Liz Nicholls a few of her favourite things.

Local pupils have created a new children’s book

Make a positive difference to the life of a young person.

Head of Student Wellbeing at Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate (QE), Jemma Holroyd examines the advantages students gain by being part of the school community.

Short and part-time courses for adult learners, offered in person and online.

Love Blues & Roots music? There’s lots to enjoy at Studio 7 in Station Lane, OX28 4BQ, from 3pm on bank holiday Monday 26th August

To tie in with our competition this month, here’s a little insider’s guide from the team at The Five Alls…

Liz Nicholls chats to the thoroughly entertaining anarchist cook, comedian & dad George Egg who will star at Big Feastival in Kingham this coming bank holiday weekend.

Mark Heath invites us to enjoy the noble art of Qigong (FYI it’s pronounced “chee-gong”), mindful flowing movements for wellbeing, with free hour-long classes in Higginson Park.

Could you help the local crowdfunding campaign to give the long-abandoned halfpipe a makeover for a new generation?

Enjoy two days of fabulous family entertainment on August 25th and 26th.

Get see for three days of fun, activities, entertainment and food in Petersfield, August 24th-26th, as the community comes together this summer.

Have you heard the news about The Views? The park is gearing up for the first family friendly live music festival right here on your doorstep in Fleet with Music on the Views. Sue Tilley invites us to join the party.

Squire’s Garden Centres have once again shown support for local charitable causes in the community, through the Charity of the Year programme, raising over £25,000 across their 16 centres and group office.

Great family fun to keep everyone entertained in Whitehill and Bordon.

Choose your favourite in the People’s Choice Award, voting open until August 26th.

John Nichol, the former RAF Navigator who was taken hostage during the Gulf War who is now a successful author, shares his thoughts with us ahead of his theatre tour including the Elgiva in Chesham,

Multi award-winning British pop star and actor Will Young is back with his ninth studio album Light It Up.

Celebrate Afternoon Tea Week, August 12th-18th, with pure indulgence at the Royal Berkshire, Ascot

Summertime Live returns to Windsor Racecourse for its sixth year, on Saturday, 17th August, starring the Classic Ibiza orchestra, Lisa Maffia, Fabio & Grooverider, Artful Dodger and more.

Enjoy a fun-filled weekend at Foodies Festival in Stoke Park, August 30th to September 1st, with a celebration of food, drink and music.

Comedian & actor Ben Elton shares his thoughts ahead of his new tour which stops at Newbury Corn Exchange on 28th August, Milton Keynes on 15th September & Wycombe Swan on 16th September.

Waterside Cafe in Farmoor, will celebrate its first anniversary under new ownership with an exclusive evening supper club featuring Tikka and Tadka on Saturday, 31st August.

Nature-lovers of all ages are invited to book in and enjoy a really wild animal encounter at Amersham’s Jubilee Hall on 14th August, Wendover Memorial Hall on 28th August & more.

Oxford: A Potted History by retired clergyman David Meara offers an accessible history of Oxford from Anglo-Saxon times to the present day highlighting the city’s significant events and people.

Marlow has won the Buckinghamshire Best Kept Village Michaelis Cup for small towns.

Legendary Oxford mural artist Lisa Made It has collaborated with patients at Sobell House Hospice to create a ‘personal and touching’ design for this summer’s OxTrail event.

Chris Everitt shares his thoughts about how Rennie Grove Hospice cared for his mum at the end of her life last year, ahead of the Chilterns 3 Peaks Challenge on 8th September.

Book your tickets for the sober, wholesome Back To The Roots festival in Bucks, 9th to 11th August.

Our resident wine columnist shares his picks in time for International Pinot Noir Day on 18th August.

These cafes and coffee shops offer a diverse range of experiences, from historical and opulent settings to cosy, intimate spots, making Oxfordshire a great destination for coffee lovers.

This Surrey band are earning fans and rave reviews thanks to their indie rock sound with a modern twist, and hard graft

Take a trip down memory lane this month and explore some local history.

Resurgence tour comes to Windsor for three performances, August 9th and 10th, after 30-year break.

Head to Queen Elizabeth Country Park for attractions and entertainment galore for the whole family on August 10th and 11th at the South Downs Show.

You’re all invited to a liberating eight-mile naturist walk through the Misbourne Valley and parts of the Chiltern Hills, 12-5pm on Friday, 9th August.

Need some budget-friendly ideas for fun & fresh air? Kate Harrison invites us to visit some summertime beauties, including Whitehanger in Haslemere, thanks to the National Garden Scheme.

We try a sneaky preview of the new menu at Six by Nico on Oxford’s Westgate Roof Terrace, launching on 11th August and available for diners until 1st September.

If James Bond can have a freaky era, so can you, says Robbie James.

Head to Guildford House Gallery to enjoy the solo exhibition by Curtis Holder, winner of Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year

Roar into summer with the free family event in Guildford from August 5th to September 1st.

The stage & Neighbours superstar chats about why he’s looking forward to strutting his stuff in fishnets & heels in Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show at Wycombe Swan 27th-31st August, Fareham Live 1st-5th October & more…

Children invited to enter the competition to design inside covers for The Thousand Year Tree.

Artist Helen Grimbleby unveils the next ‘episode’ of her Nature Sketchbook.

Atul Kochhar, star of our second Spotlight podcast, shares the recipe for the delicious pie he cooked up for Angela Walker.

Join the inaugural Black Heritage Bus & Walking Tour with an expert guide.

Laura Hubbard invites us to FredFest, a local music festival at Wantage Town Football Club

Home care worker Semu Sithole cherishes working with people and helping them through her role with Countywide Caring.

Celebrate events & activities in open community spaces at Didcot Garden Party this month.

An Oxford restaurant is launching a new South Indian breakfast menu as it continues to expand its offerings after a successful launch earlier this year.

Give a warm welcome to the HelloBench – reset a while, chat and beat loneliness with the new initiative in Woodley & Wokingham.

Enjoy an 80s style roller disco rink, follow the sticker trail and take your seat for top class sporting action this summer at The Lexicon.

Well done to Sam Proctor of Amersham’s Chiltern Garden Design and other local stars in Affinity Water’s competition.

OxTrail host Sobell House Hospice has collaborated with famous names to create a very special sculpture as part of the trail.

Myths & Mythmaking, the new exhibition at Hughenden Manor until autumn, explores how Victorian Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli created his own living legend. Katy Dunn of the National trust tells us more.

The recent classical concert series at the beautiful Richard Lawson Pianos showroom in Amersham proved to be a fab four for music-lovers!

Could you help The Link Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting children affected by domestic violence, bereavement, disability and poverty?

Your local Friendship Ambassador, Laura, has been working hard to set up the Welcome Spaces Project for Bracknell Forest.

Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics with the Essential Orchestra promises a hedonistic night of fun and nostalgia on Friday, 26th July.

Ready, set, go! Family-fun in abundance at Bracknell’s new free-play gaming centre.

Enjoy a classic car show and an evening of live music with an 80s twist.

Immerse yourself in the Battle of Cheriton with the Sealed Knot, the oldest re-enactment society in the country.

Join in the Olympics themed fun at Winchester Science Centre this summer, take part in the Bug Olympics and find out more about how your body works.

Andree Church tells us about moving from Ontario to south Bucks and her wildlife trust role helping protect & enjoy the countryside.

Book your tickets to enjoy As You Like It & Treasure Island thanks to Creation Theatre’s touring productions that stop at Heath Farm near Chipping Norton, Hughenden Manor, The Earth Trust Centre in Little Wittenham and Oxford’s Wycliffe Hall.

Jonathan Lovett reviews Visit from an Unknown Woman, which is on at Hampstead Theatre until Saturday, 27th July.

It’s easy to forget the incredible natural landscape and fascinating histories we are lucky enough to have right here on our doorstep in the Thames Valley, as author Thomas Newport found when he set off on a journey along the River Thames chronicling his trek along the 185 miles in his book, Binoclarity.

Here comes summer! We have a whole host of lidos to enjoy here in the South East…

Our local swan population has seen a considerable decrease, say the King’s Swan Uppers.

Padel is a fun and exciting sport that’s rapidly gaining popularity around the world, with stars such as Antonio Banderas, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams all fans. Want to join them?

Are you looking for a bit of family fun with more bounce to the ounce?! Check out the Labyrinth Challenge at Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens at Horsham, 8th to 11th August.

Fantastic feasts… and where to find them! Wild Feasts are back at Oxmoor Farm in Great Hampden, HP16 9RD, with a galaxy of star chefs booked.

The award-winning Weyfest music festival is back to rock Tilford from 15th to 18th August, writes Adaleigh Buckrell.

Sophie Parker, 33, the Bucks founder of gorgeous home fragrance company The Flora Lab shares her love for local life.

Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE has written to praise the 1st Woodley Scout Group who, in the last 18 months, have opened a second Scout troop and a second Beaver colony. Here’s his letter to us…

Later life gives much to embrace and much to consider but it can also be a worrying time, help is at hand whatever your needs.

This year marks the 21st anniversary of the GUTS Motor Tour with veteran, vintage, historic, classic and modern classic cars taking to the roads of Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex on September 15th to raise vital funds for GUTS – Fighting Bowel Cancer.

Liz Nicholls chats to singer songwriter and activist Billy Bragg who will star at the last ever Bucks highlight Towersey Festival – the 60th highlight – from 23rd to 26th August, and urges you to book your tickets.

Enjoy an evening’s entertainment with Rebus Theatre Group and help raise funds for the Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice rebuild. Ian Wilson-Soppitt invites us to take our seats and have a laugh.

A concert in Wantage on July 28th is helping a cause close to members’ hearts and easing the heartache for many people with funds for Missing People.

With its location on (possibly) the most gorgeous stretch of the Thames, alfresco Lobster Bar, outdoor cinema and plenty of options for messing about on the river, this Coppa Club gem is giving us Made in Chelsea vibes (in the best way).

Liz Nicholls shares a chat with Dizzee Rascal MBE who headlines Party In The Paddock at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, 17th August.

We share fuss-free food inspiration from The Gluten-Free Kitchen by registered nutritionist Emily Kerrigan from Thame, published by Vie, £10.99.

Mum & nutritionist Emily Kerrigan tells us how her daughter’s illness inspired her to help others, and shares her local foodie faves, including gluten-free goodies.

Our resident wine columnist Giles Luckett recommends his selection of European fine wines on his European wine tour.

West Horsley Place takes you back to the splendour of Henry VIII’s time on July 27th & 28th for a Tudor festivals like no other at the haunt of pleasure seekers and plotters.

Hampton Estate invites the local community to free activities as a great way to learn about Surrey’s wonderful wildlife on Sunday, 21st July.

Wicked or wondrous? Feast your senses at West Green House Opera.

This summer archaeologists are tracing the footsteps of Henry VIII as they search for evidence of a lost Tudor wing of the National Trust’s magnificent Petworth House and Park, July 19th to 31st.

Head to The Coaching Barn at Littlestoke Manor Farm on July 20 & 21st and 27th & 28th and join the Modern Makers Collective.

We love these award-winning topiary designs – what do you think?

As part of this month’s Festival of Archaeology, archaeologists from the National Trust and South Oxfordshire Archaeology Group will investigate some of Greys Court’s fascinating buried archaeology. Katie Dunn tells us more…

Star pianist Freddy Kempf will star in Seer Green on Sunday, 14th July, as the final highlight in Jordans Music Club’s 81st summer festival.

What do Jo Malone & Paddington bear have in common…?

Faringdon-based Farcycles are getting ready to stage their 11th Le Tour de Farcycles on Saturday, 13th July.

Head to Petersfield Heath on July 14th for ideas, advice and fun ways to celebrate earth-friendly living for the whole family.

To like or not to like Shakespeare? That’s the question Louise Taney is posing with her new theatre company Truth Told who are staging Romeo & Juliet at Cogges Manor Farm.

Would you like to experience the delight of outdoor theatre in one of the most beautiful Arts and Crafts settings in the South East of England?

Cookham’s newest pub, The White Oak, has summer fun in store, including bottomless brunch and live music. We raise a toast to the pub along with manager Luke Weston.

You can help protect the future of local species under threat thanks to Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count, 14th July to 6th August.

Haslemere’s annual Walking Festival is back with expertly guided walks exploring the history and wildlife of the area from Friday 12th to Sunday, 14th July as Adaleigh Buckrell writes.

Enjoy ‘Shakespeare on a bike’ in association with Earth Trust at Little Wittenham.

Abingdon Artist Caroline Ritson tells us about her amazing Wonderland-inspired ox, part of the Sobell House OxTrail, and exhibition at St Ethelwold’s this weekend.

We asked multidisciplinary artist Rawz to tell us a bit about what inspired his wonderful ox, part of the Sobell House OxTrail…

On 8th July, Regents Park Open Air Theatre and Allie Esiri will host Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year – Live!

If ever there was a year to enjoy the thrill of live performance in Petworth, this is clearly it with an array of world class performers in the South Downs from July 10th to 27th.

Heritage transport at its very best is on display at Woodcote Rally, July 13th & 14th, and as Andy Crockett tells us the event has much more to offer too.

Artist Helen Grimbleby’s latest instalment of her Nature Sketchbook looks at the importance of the humble weed.

Six by Nico in Oxford is a culinary gem that brings a refreshing and innovative dining experience to Oxford’s vibrant food scene. Ellie Cox went along to try out their new six-course tasting menu, embracing La Dolce Vita.

The three-day all-ages charity festival by the bank of the Thames in Caversham returns from July 12th to 14th raising funds for the local community.

Godalming Photographic Club are holding their annual summer exhibition at Godalming Museum, July 9th to 27th, showcasing members’ printed and digital images. Mark Rolfe tells us more.

Kevin Thomson invites us to laugh, cry, be elated, despair, feel uplifted (pun intended), and shout, “put ’em back on!” at Abingdon Drama Club’s new production of Calendar Girls.

We love this collage by digital artist Henry Reichhold. What do you think?

Robbie James turns his attention to British hero Andy Murray as he embarks on what will be his last Wimbledon.

Alton is gearing up for the first Alton Arts Festival, July 5th to 14th, a celebration of the arts, community and creativity.

Summer is the perfect season to sample the fare and flavours at your local farm shop, not only are you shopping local supporting homegrown growers but you’ll be helping the environment too.

Hugh Norris is a youth coach and committee team member at Marlborough Cricket Club where they’re looking for junior members and hoping to start a girls’ team.