Spring is nearly here, and what better way to get your garden ready than with free, nutrient-packed compost?

From egg-citing hunts and crafty workshops to family-friendly days out, we’ve rounded up some of the best activities near you to make this spring holiday extra special.

Discover the best Oxfordshire Easter activities for 2026, from egg hunts and lambing days to steam trains and family-friendly days out.

Round & About Editor, Liz Nicholls, chats to Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost about pets, plants and passions ahead of his extended spring speaking tour.

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

TV vet Dr Scott Miller shares why pets bring unconditional love, improve mental health and enrich our lives.

Discover five-star wines crafted by talented female winemakers, from elegant English sparkling to vibrant Australian and Italian reds.

This month, we’re offering you the chance to win a stay at boutique seaside guesthouse & wine emporium The Terrace Rooms & Wine in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.

This month, we’re offering you the chance to win the Samsung Easology smartphone bundle, designed to make everyday tech simple and straightforward.

Discover Waddesdon Manor’s spring events in 2026, from Winter Walking Tours and indulgent Pudding Clubs to Easter Adventure Trails.

Audiences can catch Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Oxford Playhouse this spring, with productions taking place in March 2026.

Whether mum loves time on the water, a decadent dining experience, hands-on creativity or pure relaxation, there are plenty of thoughtful ways to celebrate close to home this year.

Channel 4 and George Clarke are casting families in the South East to merge two homes into one.

Breast Cancer Now’s annual Pink Ribbon fundraising walks are back and raising vital funds for lifesaving research and life-changing support – one step at a time.

From new Michelin stars to Green Stars and Bib Gourmands, discover which South East restaurants shine in the Michelin Guide 2026.

A free evening event for parents seeking connection and conscious discipline is coming to Oxford Quakers this March 2026.

Round & About’s wine columnist shares his love of wines and picks out eight bottles that will steal your heart.

The Oxford Literary Festival returns for spring 2026 with a packed nine-day programme of talks, debates and family events across the city.

From indie-rock favourites to award-winning chefs, find out what’s on Big Feastival’s diverse line-up in 2026. Image © Matt Higgs

Looking ahead to 2026, Round & About rounds up 11 standout locations around Oxfordshire and its borders to spot these impressive flourishes.

The Kinks musical Sunny Afternoon comes to Oxford this February, celebrating a landmark moment in rock history and bringing the sound of the 60s roaring back to life. Image © Manuel Harlan. 

Interested in seeing what goes on backstage at the theatre? The Players invite you to take an exclusive peek behind the curtain and discover how a production really comes together.

Keeping walkies interesting for dogs — and their owners — Blenheim Palace has launched a brand-new, interactive dog walking trail in Oxfordshire.

Have you got plans for Valentine’s Day? Join singer-songwriter Rebecca Poole for an evening of jazz-age love songs alongside self-penned originals.

See world-class rowing at one of the best-known boating competitions in the world, when the 185th annual Henley Royal Regatta returns this June and July 2026.

Could you join the ARCh charity champions and volunteer to help Oxfordshire children read with confidence? 

This wondrous duo of Australian songbirds bring soulful new material to Oxford on Friday 27th February 2026.

A powerful portrait exhibition at St John’s College shines a light on the human stories behind breast cancer, while raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Now — from Friday 20th to Wednesday 25th February 2026. 

Local band Lunar Kites have teamed up with BBC Oxford’s Geraldine Peers on a cosmic new single.  Space rock outfit Lunar Kites are blasting …

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We catch up with Didcot entrepreneur Mike Foster, whose new book offers a blueprint for business success.

Meet Wallingford artist Sarah Le Fevre, whose work and community spirit brighten the town... If you’ve moved in Wallingford’s creative circles, you …

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Music fans, make a date with Wallingford Winter Blues and Jazz from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd February 2026. 

Tom Kingston invites you to join Wantage Choral Society, a warm, welcoming choir offering joyful music-making, community spirit and concerts year-round.

We’ve teamed up to offer one lucky winner and their guest a decadent stay at The Crazy Bear in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire 

We’ve teamed up with GreenPan to offer a set of three stainless steel cooking pans worth £199  

Off to a school open day? Pretend you’re back in the classroom and ask as many questions as you can

Andrew Chim, chemistry teacher, Fellow & Diamond Member of the Gemmological   Association of Great Britain, explores natural and lab-grown diamonds

Would you like to choose plant-based this year? We’re celebrating Squeaky Bean which serves flavour, value and bold new launches for 2026 

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

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Chesney Hawkes who is touring the UK in March with his new album Living Arrows 

Residential, live-in or domiciliary care – which is right for you & your loved one? 

Start the New Year by exploring a fresh approach to care, comfort and community at Hallmark Henley Manor. Families, friends and anyone curious about luxury care home living are warmly invited to pop in for their Taster Day on Saturday 24th January

Start the New Year by exploring a fresh approach to care, comfort and community at Hallmark Henley Manor. Families, friends …

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With Australia Day on the horizon, Round & About’s wine columnist Giles Luckett picks his Australian wines for 2026.

The Wantage Sings team invite you to join them for music & community

Village raises £2,000 to honour retiring Post Office couple after 28 years’ service.

Empowering Henley schools to take climate and nature action while building community resilience

It’s cold outside so tune in & book your tickets for Henley-on-Thames (HoT) Podcast Festival, a three-night live podcast celebration at The Kenton Theatre, 11th to 13th February

Olivia Canolle and her son, Elisha Canolle-Forkin will star at a clarinet and piano recital in Goring on 8th February

Ben Tuppen tells us about the brilliant community project helping Oxfordshire borrow more, waste less and learn new repair skills.

Charlotte Karmali nurtures volunteers and nature alike, earning BBOWT recognition for her extraordinary work at Finemere Wood.

January can be a bleak month not least for the wild life visitors looking for food and shelter

 Round & About’s resident wine columnist tells us how Britannia Rules the Wines and recommends the best English sparkling wines

This month, we’re celebrating the beloved author of some of the most iconic children’s stories ever written & giving you the chance to win books.

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

Sir Steve Redgrave reflects on life in Marlow, school, sport, wellbeing and what truly matters in life

Read more articles in our Winter 2026 Education Guide

Get closer to nature this Christmas by doing one wild thing daily for 12 days.

Local author Evelyn Crosskey celebrates the spirit of Oxfordshire with a new box set of her magical Wittenham Guardians Trilogy

A quirky Christmas show mixing puppets, actors and supermarket mayhem to spark children’s love of reading

A community-focused Abingdon pet store inspired by one very special dog

Oxfordshire’s Cream Tease troupe brings burlesque, cabaret, and camp chaos to the Unicorn Theatre

Lights, magic and winter wonder: three magical Illuminate trails invite you to step into the sparkle this season

Round and About Magazine’s wine columnist, Giles Luckett, gives his recommendations for cracking Christmas wine

Liz Nicholls takes on the Rennie Grove charity shop challenge, and invites you to do the same, with donations doubled from 2nd to 9th December

From Dick Whittington to Cinderella, discover festive shows and family fun this Christmas. 

Explore Oxfordshire’s finest breweries, distilleries and vineyards this festive season

Louis Goddard-Watts, co-founder of Sly Dog and Ginger Wing’s Jack Blumenthal have joined forces to bring you a fiery limited-edition …

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Creation Theatre’s The Nutcracker promises music, magic, and mischief in Oxford this festive season Step Into the Creation Theatre Nutcracker …

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Sephora UK MD Sarah Boyd Reveals Favourite Brands and Winter Beauty Trends Sephora Oxford Launch: A Beauty Playground As I …

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Book in for glamour, glitz and festive spectacle at The Crazy Bear in Stadhampton

I grew Cranberries in hanging baskets last year and they seem to work extremely well in our climate but why so popular at Christmas?

Liz Nicholls chats to radio presenter Scott Mills who stars in Jack and the Beanstalk, this year’s Wycombe Swan pantomime

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

Think carefully about what your pooch wants for Christmas

Help your elderly loved ones experience the festive joy too with your presence not presents

Summertown’s much-loved Lebanese restaurant marks three decades of family, food and community

Shop local and show your support and join the celebration of our independent traders on December 6th

During November, The Greyhound Inn in Letcombe Regis invites you to celebrate the anniversary of 10 fabulous years in business. Owner Catriona Galbraith tells us more… 

Alexandra Burke joins local children to create the world’s first sushi recipe book designed by kids. 

The Dementia Oxfordshire support service is marking its 10-year anniversary 

Carla del Corral tells us what she loves about life & her new community Forrest Yoga class at The Cart Shed in Preston Crowmarsh 

Well done to local interior designer Holly Scott who has scooped two national awards and is sharing her creative home truths in Benson on 7th November and beyond 

We chat to Matt Sage & Jessica Howie, founders of Wild Honey 

Join Oxford Photographic Society for an evening of iconic images and insider insights 

Local teacher turns love of nature into vibrant pattern designs 

This week we learned of the sad passing of Prunella Scales. Liz Nicholls finds her comedy legacy lives on thanks to the hilarious Sybil & co in Faulty Towers Dining Experience 

Autumn is here, which means it’s pie time! Squeaky Bean’s new plant-based pies are here – and you won’t believe they’re meat-free! 

Dreary weather getting to you but stuck here? Consider this your culinary passport: global flavours at Vaasu & Riwaz this autumn & winter 

Angela Rippon leads Oxford’s beloved Macmillan carol concert at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford 

Handmade & heartfelt gifts are the best choice to spread the love. Here’s our guide including markets, fairs & fun, offering hidden gems & lots of sparkle 

Steeleye Span star in Farnham, Wantage & more in November & December. We chat to folk music superstar Maddy Prior 

We’re sharing a taste of A Very Vegan Christmas – The Complete Mini Cookbook for a Magical Festive Feast 

Inside No. 9 – Stage/Fright promises a spine-tingling night out  

Attention beauty fans! Sephora brings its beauty playground to Oxford 

Known as a wildflower, perennial weed and many other unrepeatable names, it is the gardeners’ nightmare – but is there any good to it?

R&A’s resident wine columnist, Giles Luckett, chooses the red wines he’ll be sipping this autumn

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

With autumn under way, you may see a different version of your dog than you have earlier in the year. So what’s going on? Zara Linehan of More Than Sit Dog Training has the answers

Rhiannon Young, Wild Oxfordshire’s nature recovery engagement officer, offers some tips 

A sparkling new chapter brings connection, wellbeing and community to later life… Let’s raise a glass to Bartlett’s Residential Care Home’s new vineyard!  

Oxford’s Westgate just got a whole lot messier – in the best possible way. Liz Nicholls tucks into The Beefy Boys’ award-winning burgers 

Anna-Louise Henry tells us all about her childrenswear business & what she loves about local life  

Photo Oxford, 25th October to 16th November festival uncovers plenty of truths… or does it?! 

A play by Peter Adamson at St Mary-le-More Parish Church on Sunday, 2nd November, will reflect on the Great War in the words of its greatest poets, from Cholsey to Flanders…   

Tammy Nemeth invites you to enjoy an Oktoberfest evening on 31st October, starring Karl Bavarian Brass band in the beautiful & lively village of Ipsden near Wallingford 

Your go to revision specialists, to support your child with any tuition need.

With over 30 years’ experience, you know you and your home are in good hands with Hazel Interiors

Jigsaw Stage Productions invite you to tuck into Dracula in Steventon, Didcot, Challow & Grove between Halloween and Sunday, 9th November 

A trio of feline-lovers are offering new hope thanks to Nine Lives Cat Rescue  

Well done to North Moreton’s Mavericks who have defended their championship of the Home Counties Women’s Cricket Premier League 

We chat to Larkmead’s senior veterinary surgeon Ellen Similon about life & loves 

The John Hackett Band make their debut at The Northcourt, Abingdon, on Saturday, 15th November 

Comedian Jim Jeffries brings his show, Son of a Carpenter, to Oxford’s New Theatre on 13th November as part of his UK tour 

IF Oxford science and ideas Festival returns to Oxford between 17th October & 2nd November  

On Saturday, 18th October, enjoy Legends of the Golden Age, an unforgettable night of iconic music, including Chris Weeks, at The George Hotel in Wallingford 

“Basiiiiil!” The ever-popular Faulty Towers, The Dining Experience will return to Mercure Hawkwell House Hotel, in Iffley, for one night only on Tuesday, 28th October, and we can’t wait!  

Half term is here already and it’s packed with spook-tacular fun & magical moments

Winter is coming, and nobody wants seismic energy bills. From roofers to radiators, blinds to boilers, here’s how to beat the chill before it bites

This month gardening expert Cathie Welch answers questions on drought and trees losing their leaves early 

This month Zara from More Than Sit Dog Training has some advice on helping your pooch cope with the flashes & bangs of fireworks

Choosing your child’s next school is a big decision so make sure you know what to ask at an open day

Round & About’s resident wine columnist, Giles Luckett, recommends a flight of leftfield white wines that will drive you to distraction

Liz Nicholls enjoys a chinwag with Shaun Ryder ahead of Black Grape’s UK tour to mark the 30th anniversary of the album It’s Great When You’re Straight…Yeah

We chat to Rugby World Cup winner & World Cup commentator Heather Fisher, AKA “Fish” about life & sport

We’re sharing three gorgeous dishes as featured in Karan Gokani’s Classic Indian Recipes Made Simple  

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

Yorkshire has a reputation for doing things proper… and Liz Nicholls is proper chuffed by her time at Middlethorpe Hall and Spa 

From legendary Glastonbury Pyramid Stage to The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row – iconic songsmith entertainer performs up close & personal at the intimate Crooked Billet – October 7th & 8th

Local history researcher James Mitchell invites you to learn about King Alfred with a walk on Sunday, 14th September

The restaurant at Donnington & Co (formerly Donnington Valley) has been lavished in some hearty doses of TLC… perfect timing to pop by and try an epic roast 

Step up to help this amazing charity in Britwell Salome from 10am on Sunday, 21st September 

Denise Barkley of Against Breast Cancer’s Witney action team tells us all about the 25th anniversary of Witney in Pink Day 

Agatha Christie’s Mystery Weekend in Wallingford and Cholsey on 13th & 14th September offers will star sculptor Ben Twiston-Davies & artist Laura Hope 

This is What You Get, the new exhibition at the Ashmolean, featuring the work of Stanley Donwood, celebrates his iconic illustrations, over 30+ years, for Radiohead & Thom Yorke  

Eve Smith tells us about her new book The Cure ahead of her talk at Abingdon Library on 18th September as well as Wantage Literary Festival 

Beccy Hunt tells us about two autumn food & gift fairs to enjoy in west Oxfordshire this autumn 

Banana Blush is a joyful celebration of John Betjeman in words & music at The Beacon in Wantage on 4th October, so book in now! 

Environmental expert and co-designer Dr Ed Barsley tells us about the Flood Resilient Garden at the Chelsea Flower Show & at Howbery Park 

The Illuminated Boat Parade, Henley’s most dazzling night is back on Saturday, 20th September; could you help save the highlight? 

Oxford will once again become a vibrant hub of musical storytelling, 10th to 24th October, thanks to Oxford International Song Festival  

The team behind award-winning Wood Festival invite you to enjoy the third Septembersong on the equinox weekend, 19th-21st September in Braziers Park, Ipsden 

Claire Salmon, trustee of the Goring and Streatley Young Musicians Trust, tells us how the team are nurturing musical talent and championing local, grassroots music

Three Oxfordshire hospices have joined forces to increase vital Gifts in Wills donations 

Read more articles in our 2025 Education Guide

One of Loose Women’s most outspoken panellists is on tour with Janet Street-Porter Off The Leash which starts on 11th September at The Kenton in Henley  

John Suchet chats to Liz Nicholls about Beethoven, and his deeply personal journey in the footsteps of his problematic hero, in his absorbing new book, ahead of Marlborough Lit Fest 

Round & About’s resident wine columnist, Giles Luckett reveals his pick of the bunch summer rose wine

“We’re not anti-tech, we’re pro childhood,” says Gemma Taylor who is championing Smartphone Free Childhood  

Dr Richard Shepherd tells us about his upcoming UK tour. He also stars in Body In the Water on TRUE CRIME 

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

It’s not just our local independent schools on target to help students thrive. Archery is among the sports enjoyed by Wallingford School pupils 

The West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, 18th–20th September at St Mary the Virgin, Hambleden 

Get ready for a catwalk like no other as We Do Mobility hosts Fashion-Ability – a bold charity fashion show that proves mobility equipment can be every bit as stylish as the clothes we wear 

The UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival, FOODIES FESTIVAL, is back in Oxford, bringing a star-studded line-up of chefs and music acts to South Parks from 23rd to25th August  

There’s murder among the marigolds as Netflix teams up with the RHS to launch the Thursday Murder Club in Bloom

In his new MasterMind column, Peter Mols, founder of Mastermind9, is back to tell you that the treasure you seek is hiding in the cave you’re afraid to enter… 

The National Trust presents Helios, a striking 7-metre outdoor sculpture by renowned artist Luke Jerram—combining sound and visuals inspired by the sun—on display at Basildon Park near Reading from 15–18 and 22–25 August 2025

Plant Based Protein Packed Picnic Recipes from Squeaky Bean

Round & About magazine’s wine columnist, Giles Luckett, picks his Sauvignon Blanc selections for summer 2025 

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

Camp Bestival proved the perfect blend of summer family fun, creativity & a galaxy of stars including Mr Tumble and Tom Jones. We can’t wait for next year!

The Thames Valley Festival Orchestra returns to Dorchester Abbey, Oxfordshire on 20th September for a performance of An Evening of Symphonic Prog Rock 

New community art exhibition of mediums including painting and film, inspired by a story in the museum’s collections 

Diane Lee tells us about Wyfold Riding for the Disabled Association whose equine helpers, including Archie, provide wonderful experiences. Maybe you could volunteer? 

Lisa Gale, manager of Vale & Downland Museum in Wantage, invites you all to explore this extraordinary local treasure 

To mark the 30th anniversary of amazing local charity Style Acre, enjoy the collaborative art project  on display at Cornerstone between now & the end of August 

The hugely popular Tipi Sessions at Watlington’s Spire and Spoke are back, thanks to Declan Bennett, with Anoushka Lucas starring on Friday, 29th August  

Thanks to Wild about Wallingford, in association with Wallingford Town Council, you can follow the trail of nine life-size red kites and learn to ‘love kites but don’t feed them’ 

Young performers from PQA Abingdon take to the West End stage in an action-adventure stage show 

Dan Andrew tells us more about the OX Trails community who invite you to a fun, free biking event at Ladygrove Park Didcot on 23rd August 

Brothers James & George Talbot are founders of HARE which has gender-neutral salons in Eynsham, Witney & Woodstock and has been shortlisted for four leading industry awards…

Life’s too short to save the dancing for after dark! Vicky McClure tells us how she & her husband, and Jon McClure of reverend & the Makers came up with the idea of Day Fever which comes to Oxford’s O2 Academy on 6th September 

Oxfordshire business championing zero-emissions pallet deliveries 

Associations will showcase a diverse selection of crafts & art between 29th August & 7th September at Ayres House Studios tucked away behind Station Road in Wallingford 

DJ Yoda, Fabio + Grooverider, Jaguar Skills, Dave Rodigan & more will star at magical Mucky Weekender in Micheldever, 11th-13th September 

Jim Donahue moved from the USA to the Thames Valley with his family in 1999 and fell in love with the landscape, history & quirks which he shares in his new book, The Thames Valley: Past, Present, and Future – A Snapshot of English Life

Liz Nicholls chats to the godfathers of drum n bass Fabio + Grooverider who headline Stowaway Festival, 15th to 17th August & star at Mucky Weekender in Hampshire, 11th to 13th September

Maidenhead Festival will offer lots of mellow sounds, 3-8pm on Saturday, 16th August Live and Local: Summer Sounds – A …

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John Laker, director of Marlow Enegry Group (MEG) tells us about the local school pupils who impressed experts with their …

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Knowl Hill entrepreneur Emma Sweet is enjoying success in spades with her playing cards Ace Spaces Ace Places Playing Cards …

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Kelmscott Manor 2025 Exhibition – Words Matter: William Morris and the Book Arts

Round & About’s wine critic Giles Luckett hails Champagne as the elixir of life & serves five to try Champagne …

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Enjoy the Arts & Crafts 2025 exhibition in Bampton until 25th July, with affordable art to browse, too! Art For …

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

You’ve probably encountered Phil Grant, 61, from Charlbury, maybe as his alter ego Wonder Woman, during his 30+ years volunteering …

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Sobell House’s Rainbow of Ribbons at Oxford’s University Parks invites you to celebrate great people in full colour, including Zach …

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Peter Mols, the founder of Mastermind9 business growth groups and Outside Ideas Business Coaching, offers his tips for success Bridging …

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Jake Lynch & Annabel McGoldrick have brought their own fascinating experiences into their new novel Mind Over Murder Oxford’s CrimOxford’s …

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Learn a craft this summer thanks to Modern Makers workshops at The Coaching Barn near Wallingford Discover Creative Fun at …

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We chat to chef John Harrison who now leads the kitchen team at The Greyhound Inn in Letcombe Regis Chef …

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Hats off to the Giffords Circus team for delivering a joyous celebration, with plenty of 1950s sass, with their 2025 …

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Book in for Fools Delight, a new circus dinner show in Bampton from 17th to 27th July, thanks to Lil …

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Learning differences specialist Mary Mountstephen advises you to take steps early on, with ‘Jake’ & ‘Tania’ as examples Is Your …

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Designed by young people for young people, Didcot Youth Fest, 11-5pm on Wednesday, 24th July, at the Cornerstone Arts Centre, …

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Uffington Museum celebrates the area’s connections to Jane Austen in a new exhibition, between now & autumn, thanks to months …

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Liz Nicholls asks DJ Brandon Block about music & recovery ahead of Kaleidoscope Festival at Alexandra Palace in north London on 12th July

Tori Bastien, trusted mortgage advisor and founder of Viking Mortgages, tells us what she loves about life in north Oxford …

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Ever started a holiday with an alarm call at the crack of dawn followed by hours of mindless zig-zagging through …

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Liz Nicholls chats to Ellie Sax who headlines Summertime Live Windsor with on 16th August, and stars at Henley Festival

Round & About’s wine critic Giles Luckett hails Champagne as the elixir of life & serves five to try

There’s lots to enjoy at The Fishes Oxford, including a garden party & a fresh new menu thanks to Gemma Ogston, perfect for al fresco fun!

Liz Nicholls checks out the colourful new menu at Shake Shack supporting the LGBTQIA+ community in Oxford Trying to book …

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Experience a vibrant Summer Fiesta hosted by renowned singer and vocal coach Carmen Rose Davidson on Saturday, 28th June, at …

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Coping With Suicide Loss: Tim Owens Shares His Story of Bereavement and Support with SoBS Witney Tim Owens, a volunteer …

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Celebrant Fiona Mac advises how to work through grief ahead of the next Abingdon Compassionate Café on 20th June Balancing …

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Not long to go until and another star-spangled Nocturne Live against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace! Remember Monday share their thoughts ahead of supporting The Corrs and Natalie Imbruglia on 21st June

Chic boutique at John Lewis Oxford Street showcases stunning head pieces to top off your race outfit

Henley Festival 2025, is proud to unveil the outstanding ‘RISE’ line-up of emerging talent set to perform at this year’s event on 9-13 July

Bucks tour guide Tony Long ponders the enduring appeal of Midsomer Murders 28 years later… 

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

Get Exam Ready with Bespoke, Subject Specific, Student Led Revision Courses

During spring & summer you can join this friendly group of music-lovers on the banks of the Oxford canal for a wholesome Sunday session

On Thursday 5th and Friday 6th June The Meetings Farm in Little Tew plays host to Summer Fair in the Cotswolds – a two-day celebration of fashion and lifestyle in support of Dravet Syndrome UK, the only UK charity dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by this rare and life-limiting neurological disorder 

What’s on in the Westgate Oxford this summer? We popped into Flight Club to check out Oxford’s mini botanical haven

Need a boost? A new comedy festival will raise lots of laughs at venues in Thatcham, Newbury and Hungerford between 17th & 26th July 

Lesley Andrews invites us to plan weekends enjoying work by talented local artists with Marlborough Open Studios, between 5th & 27th July 

Round & About Magazine’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett discovers the joys of Chilean fine wines and recommends the best Chilean wines

This month author & journalist Michael Smith tells us about Ryszard Kukliński and his involvement in plans for the invasion of western Europe 

Joseph, founder of A Day To Remember, is looking to make one happy couple’s special day extra-special! He tells us more

Liz Nicholls chats to fitness star & dad Joe Wicks, AKA The Body Coach, who stars at Kew on 6th July 

June brings us Royal Ascot & other glamorous occasions. We chat to local millinery stars about hats & headwear to fascinate you!

Discover flavourful Lugma recipes from Noor Murad’s cookbook Lugma: Abundant Dishes & Stories from My Middle East. Plus, win a copy!

At last it’s June and that officially means no more frosts and the seasonal summer bedding can be planted out in abundance!

Tony Christie and Ranagri will perform songs from their two collaborations of The Great Irish Songbook at Harwell Village Hall on 18th July 

To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, Tom Murfitt, clinical director & founder of Oxford CBT, explains why celebrating those whose brains work differently is so important 

Youngsters’ favourite Shake Shack has a new pesto parm menu until 22nd May so we popped in for a pit stop!  

Former private chef turned food columnist, best-selling cookbook author, real food activist and sustainability champion Melissa Hemsley chats to us ahead of Blenheim Palace Food Festival, 24th to 26th May 

Zara Lenahan from More Than Sit Dog Training has some top tips to make walkies for you & doggo more enjoyable

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s free plant and cake sale will offer you a warm welcome on Saturday, 10th May, at the charity’s southern training centre in Saunderton near Princes Risborough  

Neurodiversity advocate Hester Grainger will bring her ADHD Unmasked show to Camberley Theatre on Thursday, 29th May, to Guildford’s G Live on Tuesday, 10th June, Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre on 13th June, Wycombe Swan on 15th June & more as part of a UK tour

Book in for a dark tourism show inspired by Graham Norton Show to launch at Oxford Castle & Prison hosted by comedian Alex Farrow

Sculptor, mum & tutor Maísa Stolz tells us about her artistic journey, from Brazil to Abingdon, plus her Beatrix Potter-inspired workshops this month

The Old Rectory in Farnborough has been lovingly tended for more than half a century, helping raise funds for charity thanks to the National Garden Scheme, so why not visit?

An annual count of snake’s-head fritillaries at Iffley Meadows in Oxfordshire recorded nearly 30,000 flowers, a dramatic increase on last year’s total of just over 6,000

Close intelligence links mean the bond between Britain and America will stand firm according to author and journalist Michael Smith

Sam Drake steps up to the oche to enjoy a great night of darts, plus great food and drink, as the fabulous Flight Club atop Oxford’s Westgate

James Nixey, the new chairman of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, will host Bucks Young Farmers Country Show at Manor House Farm, HP27 9PA, on 31st May 

The Society of Antiquaries of London and Heritage Crafts are excited to announce Sarah Le Breton as the 2025 Maker in Residence at Kelmscott Manor, where she will work from April to October

We all need space, sometimes personal and sometimes in our homes, there are ways you can create both!

Olly Murs fans, get ready! The Palmer Park Summer Series proudly presents Olly Murs Live in Palmer Park, Reading on Friday, 13th June  

There is one plant that has worked brilliantly in my garden through droughts, heatwaves, torrential rain, freezing temperatures and howling gales not to mention the army of slugs!

Diana Ross at Henley, DJ Charlie Hedges near Chinnor, Fabio + Grooverider at Stowaway & Mucky Weekender (see our Q&As with both!), & more… this summer is set to be a sizzler for festival fans, says Liz Nicholls

We’re sharing a recipe from Tom Kerridge to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hand & Flowers & 10 years of The Coach 

Liz Nicholls chats to Tom Kerridge, the double-Michelin starred chef who opened The Hand & Flowers 20 years ago & The Coach 10 years ago

Tom Straker, Melissa Hemsley & Raymond Blanc OBE are among the stars at this year’s Blenheim Palace Food Festival, 24th to 26th May

Genre-busting folk band The Haar will bring their sweeping panorama of Irish traditional music to Harwell Village Hall on Friday, 18th April 

Our resident wine columnist, Giles, discovers the joys of pairing Sherry with good and makes some delicious finds 

Mike Pollard of Wild Oxfordshire Curlew Recovery Project asks for your help with is conservation

Milissa Davis, Watlington chocolatier & director of Tutu Chocolates, tells us about her sweet journey 

This month author & journalist Michael Smith introduces us to Hector Bywater who talked his way around the dockyards

Enjoy 40+ artworks by sculptor Jon Earney & watercolourist Rod Craig in Woodstock, 14th to 21st April  

Many ‘weeds’ are edible and important sources of food for insects & caterpillars. Wild meadow flowers can colonise the garden as a ‘weed’ as gardening expert Cathie Welch explains

What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers some useful guidance for all signs to help you navigate April

Liz Nicholls chats to the multi-award winning, internationally renowned lyricist Sir Tim Rice who returns to a theatre stage near you this spring with Tim Rice My Life In Musicals I Know Him So Well 

Attention, Whitney Houston fans! Queen of the Night returns, bigger and brighter with an epic 2025 tour including highlights at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre on 6th April, The Hexagon in reading on 24th May & more… 

Delve into the fantastical world of Tim Burton thanks to a major exhibition at the Design Museum in Kensington, which is so popular it’s been extended until 26th May

Round & About Magazine’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett talks to Leonardo Bellaccini of San Felice as he explores Chianti’s new style of wine

Take your garden from zero to hero this spring & then sit back and enjoy when the summer rolls in

We’re sharing two delicious recipes from the Dishoom cookbook to celebrate the sizzling new restaurant in Oxford, Permit Room 

Please show your support for Didcot mum Nicole Wright who is stepping up to run the London Marathon on 27th April in aid of The OLLIE Foundation to prevent young suicide

Support MyVision Oxfordshire help blind and partially sighted adults and children throughout the county

Get Exam Ready with Bespoke, Subject Specific, Student Led Revision Courses

Guildford Shakespeare Company to make US debut in New York 

Fawlty Towers dining experience to take over Hawkwell House for a night of comedy mayhem on March 29th

Support BBOWT’s Hedgehog Walk and get out walking for wildlife with Timmy and Apricot from Timmy Time

The two or three course set menu is perfect for celebrating mums and mother-figures from 28th March.

Join Will Diggle, 11am-1pm, on Friday, 21st March at The Christ Church for Love and Hate: The Complex Relationship of Soprano and Tenor in Opera

Ashleigh Farrand, head chef of the Kingham Plough, recently appeared as a contestant in the BBC’s Great British Menu competing in the Southwest England heat of the competition 

Julia Horne asks if you can help volunteer at the GAP Festival in June 2026

Kate Kind from much-loved The Goring Grocer has been named one of 2025’s most impressive female entrepreneurs

Thames Valley Police have some advice on keeping your car safe

Ella Douglas, wonderful winner of the Fashion Forward design competition, has created an arresting window display which you can admire at Oxford’s new luxury hotel, The Store until 17th March.

The Big Ginger Tom Music team invite you to enjoy Ashley Hutchings and his son Blair Dunlop at Harwell Village Hall on Friday 28th March, celebrating Ashley’s 80th birthday

Lucy Cropper shares how learning to pole dance helped her to grow in confidence and to change women’s lives

Something wicked this way comes with Truth Told Theatre’s adaption of the Scottish play

Andrew Baker invites you to help deliver joy by donating to help children in hospital and other families in need. Could you support Play 2Give’s fifth Easter appeal by donating eggs?

Didcot charity TRAIN is supporting young people to make informed decisions, develop their self-confidence and access opportunities

Flex your artistic skills for a special exhibition in aid of hospice nurse training, inspired by Beth Foreman

Mike Leigh’s classic play Abigail’s Party finally hits the big time in the wonderful old Unicorn Theatre in Abingdon with Abingdon Drama Club. Kevin Thomson sends out the invites 

The winner of America’s Got Talent 2015, Paul Zerdin is heading back out on tour with his new show Jaw Drop 

New award will honour up and coming visual artists with work to be exhibited at the Audi High RISE Gallery

An inspirational new handbook for design-conscious travellers, features a curated selection of destinations across the county… which is your favourite? 

As the season changes, Waddesdon Manor’s historic gardens transform into a winter spectacle, so why not plan a visit? As the season changes, Waddesdon Manor’s historic gardens transform into a winter spectacle, so why not plan a visit? 

Accidental spy John Merrett had an uncanny knack for being able to evade capture as author and journalist Michael Smith tells us

Join Thames Valley Gay Chorus for a special performance on 5th April at Reading Minster. Peter Anderson tells us more about this supportive LGBTQIA+ choir 

Willow can make an eye-catching addition to your garden as gardening expert Cathie Welch tell us

What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers some useful guidance for all signs to help you navigate March 

The Castle Hotel, Windsor, will welcome British food writer and critic Tom Parker Bowles for an exclusive Q&A event following the release of his latest book, Cooking & The Crown.

Indie Oxford is turning 10 and the team are inviting you to their biggest party yet, a 12-hour celebration at Tap Social Movement’s Botley on Saturday, 22nd March  

Round & About Magazine’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett looks the best Rioja wines and finds a unique combination of brilliance and value  

You’re all invited to admire the screenprints, etchings, paintings and textiles of Mary Moser at The Kendrew Barn, St John’s College, OX1 3JP, from 28th February until 9th March

Liz Nicholls chats to dad and Chelsea & Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost whose new book For The Love Of Plants is out on 13th March ahead of his spring UK tour

James Graham, talented head chef at The Bell at Ramsbury shares two gorgeous recipes to make and tuck into at home 

Guide Dogs is one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities whose work helps change the lives of thousands of people each year. Now they are asking for your help with a bark out for puppy raisers

Create a landscape you love with a garden makeover, do the ground work now and come summer you’ll be able to sit back, relax and enjoy your handiwork

Sunday Times bestseller, Nancy Revell who lives in Witney, talks about the inspiration for her latest offering, A Secret in the Family a family saga set in the fictional Cuthford Manor

Cathy Hartshorne, who lives in Summertown, shares what a difference Age UK Oxfordshire’s Homeshare service made to her & her elderly mum

The Colour Emporium is the brainchild of Katie Holman who creates hand-dipped candles in a rainbow of hues in Shamley Green, with her friend Charlie Hardesty

Listen to incredible musicians in venues across Wallingford, February 14th-16th

February will be the month that Greg James, Scott Mills, and Nick Grimshaw will all officially have breakfast shows across BBC Radio – a conjunction of some of the modern greats of the game

Youngsters sing to become part of 500 years of history

Rosalia Ferrara’s capsule collection of colourful organic totes, tea towels, cards, T-shirts & more is a tribute to literary legends

Photography competition to showcase the history and wildlife of Greenham and Crookham Commons open for entries

The UK’s largest garden building display site offers buildings to suit every home

A very different adaptation of Jane Austen classic will have you reaching for a drink!

Rooftop location is the perfect spot for giant ox overlooking the city, thanks to donation from Lewis Carroll Society.

For just £65pp guests can enjoy a beautifully curated menu, complete with a Forever Rose to take home

Six by Nico, the creative dining concept renowned for its ever-evolving six-course tasting menus, is bringing its most immersive and innovative experience yet to Oxford, ‘Murder on the Midnight Express’

Round & About Magazine’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett offers his picks for the best Valentine’s Day Wines as love (of wine) is in the air…

Visit theatre open day to discover what goes on behind the scenes.

Liz Nicholls chats to interior designer, dad & grandad Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, 59, who has helped design Rangeford Villages’ new luxury retirement villages, with his daughter Hermione

We’re sharing two recipes from The White Hart in Fyfield, which was recently named one of the UK’s top 50 gastropubs

Keeping active as you get older is vital when it comes to staying fit and healthy and it’s a great way to meet new people too!

Have you ever wondered if you can grow mistletoe in the garden? Cathie Welch of Cathie’s Gardening School shares her thoughts

Open days provide the ideal way to find out what prospective schools offer beyond the academic provision

As estimated three quarters of Britons are affected by scams. Actor, presenter and fraud defence expert Nick Stapleton offers his tips

London Elektricity, BCee & Ruth Royall Unite for Diamonds in the Rain, a single kicking off the 20th anniversary of the iconic Spearhead Records label

The Oxfordshire Business Awards recognise, reward, promote and celebrate the excellence of the country’s businesses & it’s time to enter

Round & About Magazine’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett celebrates all Australia Day with his must-try Aussie wines for 2025

Trio of stars join Gary Barlow, Richard Ashcroft, Lightning Seeds, and The Zutons for summer shows at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire for Nocturne Live 2025.

Well done to the team at Bucks & Oxfordshire takeaway favourites Howe & Co who have been named one of UK’s 50 best fish & chip takeaways for the sixth time in eight years

Fellow moon fans! Artist & designer Hayley Jones is on a mission to help you embrace the different lunar phases, in beautiful style

Music, laughter and hilarity await with Sinodun Players’ Dick Whittington

The newspapers are currently full of the activities of Russian, Chinese of Iranian spies in Europe but the European countries have never been too averse to spying on each other either as author & journalist Michael Smith explains

Millie Deere interviews Oxford alt-indie musician Baby Maker who will star at Common Ground on 14th March

The Ivy introduces Ivy Green Friday, offering complimentary bubbles to all diners on the day.

Becky Fanstone & her Wallingford team at Warren James Hairdressing are celebrating after winning three accolades at the UK Salon awards

Maria White tells us about fostering in Oxfordshire and how you could make a difference to a child’s life

Millie Deere reviews Bill Bailey’s latest thought-provoking and very funny show at London’s Royal Haymarket Theatre until 15th February

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.

Yoga teacher Rebecca Dobson is on a mission to help navigate stress with Well Woman Yoga Therapy & Goddess Gatherings in Henley

The team at The White Hart at Fyfield have earned a spot in the Good Food Guide’s inaugural 50 Best Sunday Roasts 2024

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… 

Dr Ellen Fallows from Welbeck Health Partners discusses how embracing lifestyle medicine with professional support can help us address the root causes of long-term conditions to achieve better health with fewer medications.

As we step in 2025 – perhaps with new year’s resolutions fresh in our minds – it’s the perfect time to make a pledge for nature. You can do just that with World Land Trust (WLT), a conservation charity working to protect threatened wildlife and habitats around the world. Bex from WLT tells us more about this vital work and how you can help in the year ahead…

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

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 

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Giles Luckett recommends the best fortified wines to enjoy 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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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…

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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 on 8th November.

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

Robbie James looks at the changing – and not so changing – music industry.

Halloween can be particularly dangerous for pets, with many hazards threatening their health and well-being. It may also pose a risk to visitors at the door.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Ecotherapist, Shinrin-Yoku guide & dad Rob Faure Walker tells us how he can help you unwind thanks to the ancient art of forest bathing.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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