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.

Enjoy Easter in Berkshire with family-friendly fun – from egg hunts and wildlife trails to theatre shows, arts & crafts, and more.

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.

Launchpad’s 29th annual Reading Pancake Race raised £8,200 to support people facing homelessness — with one team flipping their way to victory.

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.

Fresh from their double‑title triumph, McLaren Racing bring the excitement of Formula 1 to Woking town centre this February half term.

See Lightning McQueen, the Batmobile Tumbler, Bumblebee and more as The Lexicon in Bracknell hosts a free movie car spectacular this February half term, with charity fundraising and a family-friendly film trail.

A syndicated interview with Lisa Faulkner, who plays Allie in Rebecca Reid’s brand-new adaptation of Single White Female.

Sharing your home can be murder… Discover how, when Single White Female comes to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre in March 2026.

Discover the best riverside pubs and restaurants along the Thames in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire – from sunny terraces to canal-side gems.

Get ready for four days of thrilling equestrian action at Windsor Castle when the Royal Windsor Horse Show 2026 showcases international competition, family fun, shopping, and the prestigious Rolex Grand Prix.

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

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

Step into a world of deception, desire, and deadly ambition when The Talented Mr. Ripley appears on stage at the Theatre Royal Windsor. Photo © Mark Senior.

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

Can your team take the Pancake Race title in 2026 and support Reading homelessness charity, Launchpad?

Newbury Blues captain Dan Thorne recently reached an extraordinary milestone — 300 senior appearances for the club, alongside more than …

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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? 

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

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.

Rosie Herring finds much to enjoy in the family-friendly pantomime at The Anvil delivers laughs, music and classic panto fun 

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

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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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

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

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 

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 

Before you hang up your stockings and baste the turkey, there’s more festive fun to enjoy than you can shake your tinsel at!

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 

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

David Finch tells us about Marlow Monster Fireworks which will light up the sky from 6pm on Saturday, 1st November, offering plenty of bang for your buck, here in Bucks! 

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 

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

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 

Thatcham artist Sue Lee’s one month residency will raise funds for Newbury Cancer Care

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

White Horse Festival invites you to enjoy extraordinary experiences, in harmony with nature, between 2nd & 5th October

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 

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 

Learning can open new doors at any age with a variety of courses available 

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

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

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

You’ll be hopelessly devoted to hit musical Grease when it comes to town from August 27th to 30th

Summer holidays reveal changes in loved ones’ well-being, prompting thoughts of extra support

Maeve Kelly invites you to put your vocal chords to the test with Windsor & Eton Operatic Society. Join Windsor …

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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!

Kar-azy fun is promised on the streets of Newbury this August bank holiday Newbury Krazy Races 2025: A Wild Day …

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Kate Hughes had her dream job until she realised it was affecting her health and she needed to make a …

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Caddey’s Field is the venue for the epitome of community fun on August 23rd & 24th with Egham Royal Show …

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The Royal Windsor Championship Dog Show 2025 – A four-day celebration of canine elegance in paw-some pictures by photographer Madalina …

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Paddy Haycocks, a trustee at Arts4Wokingham invites you to a special Gala Night at the theatre to support the arts …

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Greenham Commons has gone from military base to wildlife sanctuary. Join them as they mark a special anniversary with unique …

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Live arts, music icons and festive cheer are all on the bill for the new season at Newbury’s Corn Exchange …

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New restaurant Club India serves up innovative cuisine in a stylish elegant setting fulfilling chef Awanish Roy’s dream of his …

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Make summer last longer with Charvil Village Fete to look forward to Charvil Village Fete Returns with a Fun-Filled Afternoon …

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Discover baby gifts that are as special as your new arrival at the too cute Bumbles and Boo Bumbles and …

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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

In his new book, Pewsey vicar & author Colin Heber writes about Savernake Forest & reflects on the joy of …

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The Rose of Hungerford is 43 years old and still going strong, offering canalboat cruises Cruise the Kennet and Avon …

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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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Peter Anderson tells us about a thought-provoking new handbook sharing advice & support for adopters Modern-Day Adoption Guide: Forever Families …

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

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The Twilight Runway Challenge is back at Blackbushe Airport next month so get ready to run, walk, cycle, scoot or …

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

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

Charity, Friends of the Elderly, opens new state-of-the-art Care Home – Friends Place – in Calcot, Reading

The fun is bubbling over this summer at Winchester Science Centre from July 19th to September 3rd Pop Over to …

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

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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… 

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

18–19 July 2025The Dell, Meon Valley, HampshireGet Tickets Now » Get ready for the very first Dellfest – Hampshire’s exciting …

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A Shakespearean classic and a great new comedy take place in and around the Yvonne Arnaud, at the same time, …

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Fleet becomes Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, 5th July when carnival comes to town bringing with it a touch of …

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Thames Basin Heaths Partnership Heath Week events run from July 28th to August 3rd & they hope to see you …

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Following the success of Farnham Art Society’s exhibition last year, the talented artists are back at the Medici Theatre, Weydon …

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Cranbourne Amateur Dramatic Society is getting ready to take their home-grown show to London. Co-director Clare Humphreys invites you to …

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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

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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Peter Anderson invites us all to join in the fun, colour and spectacle at the first Windsor & Eton Pride next month and there’s the chance to ride in a carriage led by unicorns

Could you be a local hero for a young person in Woodley or Twyford? 

Two choirs are joining forces to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Reading’s oldest choir, Thomas Wall invites us to book our tickets for a memorable night

Clarinettist and composer Emma Johnson takes the Orchestra for the Environment on tour in June and July with a date at the Hexagon

Hurst Show and Country Fayre: Where country charm meets family fun on Saturday 28th and Sunday, 29th June

The crown jewel of canine exhibitions in aid of Battersea Old Windsor

Crowthorne Symphony Orchestra promise high-octane entertainment at All Saints Church, Wokingham next month

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

The Bracknell Forest Community Climate Summits, July 16th and 18th, invite you to share your thoughts about the local environment and how to live sustainably  

Get on your bike and join in the fun at the inaugural Newbury Cycle Festival on Saturday, 14th 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… 

Jane Snell is a volunteer at Englefield Green Community Shop and wants to share with everyone what a wonderful enterprise it is

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 

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

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

Wokingham Cricket Club celebrates 200 years with England legends match

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 

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?

On Friday 16th May, and Saturday, 17th May, All Saints Church will host a sponsored hymn singing event to support the church restoration appeal

Windsor theatre welcomes a new twist on one of history’s greatest mysteries

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

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

Men, book your place at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 26th April

Join Frimley Health Charity’s annual run to support life-changing care

Vote for your favourite decorated egg until April 21st

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

Musicians and performers invited to take part in the parade to launch this year’s Newbury Spring Festival, May 10th-24th

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

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 

Written by by Martin McDonagh, The Cripple of Inishmaan will be at Progress Theatre, Reading, RG1 5HL Friday 2nd May 2025 – Saturday 10th May 2025 

Reading homeless charity is selling its iconic colourful stable doors

Guildford Shakespeare Company to make US debut in New York 

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 

Taryn Connor tells us about the work of Reading-based Cianna’s Smile which raises awareness of and support for all affected by Sickle Cell

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

When March rolls around you’re probably in spring clean mode or at least thinking how good it would be to have your home clutter free… Maybe time to get ‘Roxified’!

Thames Valley Police have some advice on keeping your car safe

Tickets are available now for the 46th Newbury Spring Festival, May 10th-24th, showcasing rising talent alongside world-class stars at venues across west Berkshire

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

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

Berkshire’s Tony Worsdall shares his journey to sobriety and becoming a sobriety coach 

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  

Rosa’s Thai is the new kid on the block at Jackson’s Corner in Reading…. We popped by to sample the sizzling menu and hear from the inspiring founder, Saiphin Moore. 

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

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

The John Sykes Foundation works to improve the lives and wellbeing of the community in Reading through its donations to local charities and good causes

Citizens Advice Reading is there to help solve energy issues and help you save money

Jonny & The Baptists are bringing The Happiness Index, exploring mental health, politics, and the chaos of modern life to South Street on February 22nd

Wokingham Job Support Centre provides free support and guidance to people looking for a job or considering self employment. Volunteers with experience across different industries work 1-2-1 with clients. Brian Stainton shares his story as an advisor

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

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

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!

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

Hayley Trezise tells us about her new, permanent art installation set within the ancient beech tree woodland of Ipsden Estate where she also lives

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…

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

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.

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

Daniela Dimova, artistic director of Varna International Ballet, shares her thoughts ahead of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker at the Hexagon in February

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.

Claire Wallen, a director of Jealott’s Hill Community Landshare, explains a very ‘south of England tradition’ of blessing apple trees to ensure a good harvest with just a touch of ‘weirdness’ thrown in. Join the wassailers in Warfield

Thanks to an amazing local charity, children with Down’s Syndrome can enjoy therapy sessions here in Woodley

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.

The Castle Hotel Windsor, which dates back to 1528, welcomes tourists from all over the world, including the Leaf restaurant’s afternoon teas

Chrissie from Pangbourne Art Therapy Group invites you to join them in 2025 – whatever your artistic skills may be and brush up your wellbeing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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! 

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

You're all invited to find out more about this friendly group, between 11am & 4pm on Saturday, 2nd November Now …

Continue reading "Windsor Local History Group open day"

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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”

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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…

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

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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…

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

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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

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.

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…

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