Twelve wild days of Christmas

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

Metroland magic with Simon Pollock book

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.

Sleeping Beauty panto in Gerrards Cross

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

Ivy’s Circus NYE

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

Film in memory of loved ones

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

Top Christmas Wine Essentials

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

Vicar Sam Brewster’s journey to faith

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

Ukrainian gem, jeweller Iren Nikard

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

Christmas Sparkling Wine Guide  

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

Eco Elves Teddy Trade in Wycombe

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

Balancing Family Life & Live-In Care

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

Make your home sparkle this Christmas

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

Amersham Rotarians, united for Ukraine 

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

Proud of Bucks winners at highlight 

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

Pride of place: celebrating Cookham’s charms!

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

Clip ‘n Climb in High Wycombe

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

Gary Barlow to shine at Blenheim 

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

Sustainable Amersham volunteers are shining saviours

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

Stylish footwear from R M Williams

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

Debbie Shrimpton Illustrates: scene-stealing gifts!

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

Shows with Christmas sparkle! 

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

Wycombe Swan panto star Vernon Q&A

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

Recipes from The Golden Ball, Henley 

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

Port of call: Christmas Port recommendations!

Giles Luckett recommends the best fortified wines to enjoy this Christmas 

I spy Christmas

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

The gift of care

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

Clean Bandit starring at Newbury Racecourse 

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.

Merry Marlow fair on 7th December 

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

Amersham A Capella are UK champions! 

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

Great Missenden Choral Society’s festive concert 

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

Stars’ traditions for Christmas Jumper Day!

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.

Beloved Bucks bar owner’s emotional farewell

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

2025: The Year of Solo Trips?

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…

Restore Hope volunteers win royal approval

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

Garden Room Extension: A Complete Guide

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

Festive fashion tips from Sustainably Styled

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.

Bucks hospice charity remembers lost loved

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

Beronia: A celebration of Rioja

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

Magical Santa Dash for Thames Hospice

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

Step Into Christmas at Wycombe Swan!

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.

The Crown at Bray’s game night

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.

DnB star Seba set to dazzle

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

Chiltern Made gifts at The Elgiva

The fourth Chiltern Made artisan …

Celebrate non-fiction November in Bucks

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

Poem for every day of Christmas

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

Accessible Boating Thames’ fab new ‘wheelyboat’

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.

Windsor Theatre Guild’s ghostly Christmas Carol!

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

Launchpad’s all-star candlelit carol highlight

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

Peterley Christmas Market starts 14th November

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

Old Amersham Christmas Festival, 6th December

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

Kew lights up the festive season

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

BBOWT nature photography competition

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

Tackling taboo topics in positive podcast

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

Heartfelt Santa Fun Run & grotto

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!

Seeds of change in Missenden gardens

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

Live music at Dawkes in Maidenhead

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

Christmas at Camberley Theatre

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

Soumya Dinesh’s best bits of Bucks!

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

Dazzling seasonal highlights across Bucks

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

Game on! Venison recipes for autumn

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

Comedian Josh Widdicombe spills the tea

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

Beautiful, bespoke lampshades made in Bucks

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

Talking turkey at Mayo Brothers!

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

Dazzling fireworks above local skies

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

From Princes Risborough to Portugal

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

Concert to christen Bisham’s new organ

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

Richard Ashcroft to star at Blenheim

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

Lindt ‘chocolate bar’ at Bicester Village!

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

One Direction brought back the ‘mania’

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

Festival of Light at Longleat

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

Soprano Carly Paoli’s Christmas Collection

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

Hampshire Hobbits tale to theatre tour

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

Keep your dog safe this Halloween

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.

Windsor Local History Group open day

You're all invited to find …

Couple’s mighty cycle for local wildlife

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 trend-led new menu

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.

Isaac’s hospice epic 100 sports challenge

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.

Candice Brown stars at The Oarsman

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.

Catch wondrous Willie Dowling live

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

Christmas Everyday with Ivy’s Festive Menu

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

In the mood for music?

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

Fiction with bite, from Bucks author

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

Celebrate Diwali with Renu Bhardwaj

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

Bangers at Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival

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.

Vampire Ball at Crazy Bear Stadhampton

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

First World War family day highlight

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.

The Best Champagnes of The Year

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

Inspiring star Gareth Gates opens up

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

Tee-rific LEGOLAND October birthday invitation!

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

Step up for wildlife this month!

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

Paddington Visits comes to town

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.

Van Morrison releases his new album

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.

Stephen Fry & co’s water plea

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.

Omid Djalili lets it all out

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.

Oxfordshire Uncorked book toasts local tipples

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.

Join Prestwood Nature for autumn offerings…

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

Well done to Wild Marlow’s winners 

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

Author In Me (AIM) literary festival

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.

Crime & enjoyment with Chiltern Kills

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.

All aquiver for The Bow opening

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.

Crazy Bear’s Okto-BEAR-fest on 5th October

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

Jo Whiley’s 90s Anthems live shows

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.

Chiltern Toy Bank: could you help?

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

Get cosy with seasonal interior ideas!

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.

Chiltern Camerata’s charming cello & more!

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

Fun for Halloween & half term

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

Sir Cliff Richard visits Thames Hospice

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

The Greyhound is England’s top restaurant

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

Six great Lugana wines

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

Single sex or co-ed school? 

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

Comedian Bill Bailey spills the beans… 

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.

Half term horrors

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

PYO pumpkin patch returns to Bucks

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

Venison: for deer life & woodlands

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.

Tucking In! Recipes by Sophie Wyburd

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.

Gavin & Stacey star Jo Page

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

Pond Contemplation

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”

Trust your instincts on open days

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 Ivy: 3-course menu for £29.50!

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*.

Tasty treats at Thame Food Festival

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

The end of The (Grand) Tour

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

Hit the road for Neighbours’ Toadie!

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.

Wondrous West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival

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

Curtain-up on a new film season!

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

Friday 13th is lucky for some!

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

Sole mates on Pangbourne High Street!

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…

Discover Bucks Museum’s Star Wars adventure

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

Roald Dahl Story Day helping children

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

Chesham Bois Tennis Club’s oldest member

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

Hospice charity brings back Sustainable September

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

Dawn French Brand New Live Show

Dawn French, the Queen of …

NOW that’s nostalgia with musical magic

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

South African White Wines: Journey’s End

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.

Chiltern Sky Flowers blooming lovely farm

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.

Education Guide Autumn 2024

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.

Could you be James Bond?

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

Why not join your local u3a?

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

Down to Earth with new incense

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.

Omi Na-Na’s fabulous (non-fast) fashion vision

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

Fashion & beauty night in Marlow

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

Vocal locals: South Bucks Choral Society!

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

Johnny Ball on maths & memories

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.

Recipes with Clodagh McKenna

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

Heart & Craft: Polymath William Morris

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

Billy Billingham: Always A Little Further

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

George Egg grilled before Big Feastival

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.

Qigong charms: free classes in Marlow!

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

Help make Watlington skate park happen!

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

Vote in BBOWT photo competition

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

The Unknown Warrior theatre tour

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

Will Young’s luminous return to pop

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

Ben Elton on Authentic Stupidity tour

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.

Meet exotic animals in Bucks!

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

Which one is Bucks’ best-kept village?

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

Chris’s moving Rennie Grove Peace appeal

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

Don’t miss this magical Beaconsfield festival!

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

Giles Luckett’s hurrah for Pinot Noir!

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

Two Weeks In Nashville trio triumph 

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

Join a naked walk in Missenden!

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

You’re allowed to like clothes, lads

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

Jason Donovan in Rocky Horror Show

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…

Atul Kochhar’s Chicken Tikka Pie recipe

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

Affinity Water’s eco garden competition winners

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

Disraeli delights at Hughenden Manor

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.

Magical music with Raans Coffee Concerts

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

Urgent plea for families in need

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

BBOWT’s Andree Church’s best of Bucks

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

Creation’s Treasure Island & Shakespeare outdoors

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

Bear Grylls praises Woodley 1st Scouts

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…

The Flora Lab & Sophie’s choices

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

Wild Feasts series at Oxmoor farm

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

Royal swan upping event

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

Riveting riverside life

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

Towersey Festival Q&A with Billy Bragg

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

Enjoy later life

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.

Giant inflatable Labyrinth challenge at Leonardslee!

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.

Ready to give padel a bash?

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?

Lidos with the lah-de-dah factor!

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

Riverside reverie at Swan at Streatley

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).

Q&A with Dizzee Rascal

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

Emily Kerrigan’s Gluten-Free Kitchen & competition

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

How Coeliac disease inspired Emily’s cookbook

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

Giles Luckett’s European wine tour

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

Winning gardeners don’t hedge their bets

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

Freddy, steady go in Seer Green!

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.

Do you dig Greys Court?

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…

We love Jo Malone & Paddington™!

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

Toast to The White Oak, Cookham!

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

Big Butterfly Count is flying high

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

Guiding stars at London Shakespeare highlight

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

Let’s Go Andy, Let’s Go

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

Celebrating Down’s syndrome & Sparkles charity

Life-changing charity Sparkles helps children with Down’s syndrome & urgently needs your donations to keep going. Mum Emily Reay tells us more…

Vox pop Q&A with Holt Dugan

Carpenter & dad Holt Duggan, 45, tells us his best bits of Bucks after swapping America for Amersham.

Puppy power! Volunteer for Hearing Dogs 

Hearing dogs support their deaf partners by giving them invaluable practical and emotional support. But the charity can only train these amazing dogs with the help of its dedicated volunteer puppy trainers. Could you help train a pup and change someone’s life?

Farm shops worth forking out for!

Summer is the perfect season to sample the goodies at your local farm shop (NB many close on Mondays!), support homegrown growers and help the environment. Liz Nicholls offers her pick of the crops in Bucks & nearby.

Capture nature for BBOWT photo competition

Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) has opened its annual nature photography competition for 2024 with new categories and prizes.

Summer daze

Holidays are on horizon so let’s get out and have a good time whatever the weather. There’s fun for all ages to enjoy!

The milky way at Laceys Farm!

Will Lacey of Laceys Farm tells us more about life in the beautiful Bucks farm his great great grandparents started a century ago.

Paul Clerehugh’s Goosebury Crumble

Crooked Billet’s Paul Clerehugh shares his Gooseberry Crumble recipe with Round & About readers.

Q&A with Sharron Davies MBE

Liz Nicholls chats to Sharron Davies MBE as she looks forward to The Olympic Games – her 13th – starting later this month in Paris.

Fitwaffle’s No-Bake Baking for families

We’re sharing a taste of easy oven-free recipes from the book by Eloise Head AKA Fitwaffle who will star at Big Feastival.

The best rose wines for summer

Discover the best rose wines for summer sipping with Round & About Magazine’s guide to the best rose wines.

Sushi class sensation in High Wycombe

Tomono Davies will lead a sushi-making workshop at the Mad Squirrel in Wycombe, 6-8pm on 12th June & at 1pm at The Front Room on 15th June & 13th July.

Scents of summer

Artist Helen Grimbleby shares her love of nature in her monthly Nature Sketchbook.

Visit hillside heaven in Missenden

Overstroud Cottage will open its gates again this month as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS) local fundraisers.

Alfie Boe’s Encore with Carly Paoli

Alfie Boe will star with Carly Paoli at Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre on Friday, 7th June.

Breaking bard with Chiltern Shakespeare Company

Enjoy The Comedy of Errors thanks to the Chiltern Shakespeare Company this month at Hall Barn in Beaconsfield.

Join Amersham’s vital volunteers

Amersham & Villages Community Board invite you all to a free volunteering fair 1-6pm on Wednesday, 5th June, at Chilterns Lifestyle Centre.

Bledlow Ridge Cricket Club’s roaring success

Summer is finally here, which means it’s cricket season. John Rolfe tells us about Bledlow Ridge Cricket Club and invites seniors, umpires & scorers to join the club.

Mad about the blooms

Summer is on the horizon bringing with it warmer days, hopefully plenty of sun and the glorious sight and scent of roses blossoming & spreading their joy.

Celebrate creativity with Bucks Art Weeks

Bucks Art Weeks, the county’s largest visual arts festival and open studios event, returns, 8th to 23rd June. You’re invited!

Best of Bucks with Alexandra Lhomond

Alexandra Lhomond, 28, marketing manager at Ibanista, tells us about swapping the Mediterranean for Bucks.

Vox pop Q&A with Roger Runswick

We chat to Roger Runswick, dad, DIY lover & founder & director of The 50plus, about his best bits of Bucks.

Ruby Wax MBE on tour

Liz Nicholls chats to author, comedian & mental health campaigner Ruby Wax whose I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was UK tour has been extended by popular demand.

Booming good bakes for garden parties

We’re serving up a slice of inspiration ahead of the National Garden Scheme’s Great British Garden Party, raising funds for great causes.

Summer sizzlers

June heralds the start of summer and that means one thing – spending time in the garden with your nearest and dearest with a drink in one hand and a burger in the other, enjoy!

Go wild this June for BBOWT

Do one wild thing every day for a month this summer, as the UK’s biggest free nature challenge returns for its 10th anniversary from June 1st to 30th.

Iconic film flies as magical

An Officer and A Gentlemen will soar into New Theatre Oxford from Monday 27th May until Saturday 1st June. Director Nikolai Foster shares his thoughts.

Football needs to open up

Robbie James, has hung up microphone and presented his last Pompey Live radio show, but finds football leaves him with a sour taste.

Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts exhibition

Patek Philippe to host the inaugural London edition of the Rare Handcrafts Exhibition 2024 from Friday 7th to Sunday, 16th June.

MEZEMAS bringing the Greek meze magic!

We chat to Panny Skrivanos whose authentic & high quality MEZEMAS fresh feast boxes are spreading the love from his homeland, and his beloved relatives.

Top 5 Solar Installers in Beaconsfield

With solar costs at an all-time low, now is a great time to take advantage of this free supply of energy at home. Are you keen to save on your monthly energy bills and become energy independent? Book one of the top MCS-certified solar installers in Beaconsfield, UK:

Producer Profile: Graham Beck

Our wine columnist, Giles Luckett catches up with Graham Beck’s Cellarmaster, Pierre de Klerk.

Support Thames Valley Air Ambulance

Thames Valley Air Ambulance celebrates 25 years and you’re invited to join the party and help their life saving work.

Mezcalito Chelsea

Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of West London.

The FA’s ‘The Greater Game’

Following last year’s successful pilot programme, The FA’s ‘The Greater Game’ is being rolled out nationwide.

Springing into life

Artist & tutor Helen Grimbleby takes much of her inspiration from nature for her artwork from her studio in West Berkshire.

Billing Off Road Show

UK’s largest 4×4 show – get ready for an exhilarating action packed family weekend, full of off-road adventures and automotive excellence!

Wildlife garden & nature photography competition

We’ve teamed up with Adam Henson to invite you to send us wildlife pictures and win seeds to help improve biodiversity

Sophie Davenport’s best bits of Bucks!

For our May vox pop, Sophie Davenport, managing director of Widmer End-based SFE Services, shares her favourite things about local life.

Chesham Fringe Festival

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of art and entertainment at the Chesham Fringe Festival this late May bank holiday weekend.

Strictly The Professionals: UK Tour 2024

Fans of Strictly Come Dancing will surely be eager to secure their tickets for the Professionals Tour across the UK.

Spring Reds

Wine columnist Giles Luckett gives us his recommendations for spring red wines. From Pinot Noir to Malbec, these red wines will put a spring in your step.

Towersey festival is 60 years old

Joe Heap, whose grandfather Denis Manners founded Towersey Festival in 1964, tells us what makes it so great.

Gardeners’ World is free therapy

If you can’t afford a therapist…actually, even if you can, watch Gardeners’ World. It’ll do you the world of good says Robbie James

Green & easy! Wonderful watercress recipes

May brings us the start of British watercress season, thanks to The Watercress Company’s recipes

Summer of love! 2024 festivals guide

Ready to rumble? Liz Nicholls looks at the fabulous festivals on offer this summer, for happy campers & fairweather fans, with tickets up for grabs, too!

Q&A with music legend Chaka Khan

Liz Nicholls shares a chat with singer Chaka Khan who will star at Nocturne Live at Blenheim in June & Love Supreme festival in Sussex in July

‘Shoellery’ – jewellery for your shoes!

Nadine invites you to lead a charmed life with her 4KIX footwear accessories range

Zone out!

Summer beckons, so why not think how you can best enjoy your outside space, come rain or shine? We speaks to some Bucks specialists who can help you

The Runnymede is having a makeover…

The Runnymede on Thames Hotel and Spa remains open, with treatments to put a spring in your step, while work is under way to give this much-loved local landmark a boost!

Spring Whites

Feel fresh this year with a crop of palate pleasers – Giles Luckett reviews some seasonally appropriate plonk

Volunteering with the Schoolreaders charity

Peter Henry tells us about his rewarding role as a volunteer with Schoolreaders… Perhaps you could sign up to change lives, too?

The Money-Saving Gardener Anya Lautenbach

Self-taught Bucks “garden fairy” Anya Lautenbach’s new book can help you create your dream garden on a smaller budget, thanks to her hard-won experience

Bucks book shops worth a visit

Our independent bookshops welcome readers young and old as well as connecting authors to loyal audiences. Liz Nicholls chats to some of the people behind the local treasures which deserve your custom, thanks to face-to-face, tangible magic in an increasingly online world

Paloma Faith April music star Q&A

Musician Paloma Faith tells us about her new break-up album The Glorification of Sadness ahead of her UK tour which starts this month

Recipes from Gennaro’s new Verdure cookbook

We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Verdure: Big and bold recipes to pack your plate with veg by Gennaro Contaldo (Pavilion Books).

Cosy crime

Author and journalist Michael Smith is talking murder this month with the popularity of whodunnits, a good mystery and quirky characters all adding to the killer plots

Competitive busyness doesn’t feel healthy

Robbie James says “we’re all busy” but don’t use that as an excuse when there’s more to it

The Nature Sketchbook: March

Artist Helen Grimbleby shares her love of the natural world through her work in a monthly series of observations

The magic of Pratchett

Marc Burrows is bringing his celebration of Terry Pratchett to Norden Farm

Varvara Neiman Exhibition and Event

A solo exhibition featuring local artist Varvara Neiman began at the Elgiva Theatre in Chesham on Saturday

Ruby Wax at Oxford Literary Festival

We chat to the bestselling author, comedian, actress and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax OBE who stars at Sheldonian Theatre with Buddhist monk, Gelong Thubten on Monday, 18th March.

Who ate all the pies?

Turns out we did...It's British …

Doppelginger joy with comedian Ray Bradshaw

We chat to comedian Ray Bradshaw who brings his new show Doppelginger to Maidenhead, Swindon, Aylesbury, Guildford, Dorking, Reading, London & more from 1st March.

Spring into Easter

Easter comes early this year, March 29th – April 1st, which gives us an opportunity to enjoy the glories of spring as well of course, as eating chocolate!

How does your garden grow?

Spring, even the sound of the word lifts your spirits. Little shoots of colour start to emerge and with it hope for the warmer months ahead, so get digging and clearing and start getting your garden in shape

Professor Alice Roberts star Q&A

Academic, TV presenter and author Alice Roberts tells us about her Crypt theatre show, based on her latest book, which visits Guildford’s G Live and Wycombe Swan this month…

March recipes: Sweet somethings

We’re sharing a taste of The Sweet Polish Kitchen: A celebration of home baking & nostalgic treats by Ren Behan.

The Henley Players present Pygmalion

Much-loved classic comedy, Pygmalion, comes to the Kenton Theatre, March 20th to 23rd

Mother Mother – Grief Chapter review

Canada’s biggest alt-rock export Mother Mother have released their highly anticipated album Grief Chapter

How to hire amazing people!

In the first of a series of helpful articles, Oxfordshire business hero Peter Mols offers his words of wisdom to help you employ the best people to help your business grow

The Six Nations is the best!

Columnist Robbie James reflects on the Six Nations.

Buy a butterfly to celebrate memories!

To mark Valentine’s Day, a local wildlife charity has opened two new butterfly memory walls to celebrate special occasions

For the love of wine

In this, the month of love, our wine columnist Giles Luckett picks out his current top ten passions.

A celebration of Australian wine

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett brings you sunshine, toasting the best wines from the land Down Under

Support for better sleep from Simba

Tossing and turning? Hot and bothered? We’ve teamed up to offer some tips for a sounder slumber thanks to the team at Simba

Behind the scenes with Thame Players

On Saturday 27th January Thame …

Your Bucks (and hens!) wedding guide

Buckinghamshire has plenty of experts to help you achieve your dream, green, local wedding

Hard & Fast

We’re sharing a taste of The Fast 800 Keto recipe book, as seen on Channel 4’s Lose A Stone In 21 days by Dr Clare Bailey who is on tour with her husband Dr Michael Mosely this month

Dom Joly star Q&A

Dom Joly discusses The Conspiracy Tour, based on his book, Farnham, Basingstoke, Winchester & more this month and next…

Heart felt with author Teri Terry

Teri, whose psychological thriller The Patient will be published by Bookouture on 13th February, tells us about her local life & loves

Moving mountains

Angelina Messenger tells us about her role as a mountain leader and her love for life in the Chilterns

Tastes of the town

Marlow Tastes, the town’s excusive safari supper, is now open for bookings to allow hundreds more diners to sample gourmet food while helping charities that support families in need of help.

Wild life

Brian Clews tells us about Wild Cookham which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and how we can help ahead of Big Cookham Wildlife Weekend

Love your liver

Tiffany Redman of Point9 Acupuncture, Henley, has some tips for how we can all get 2024 off to a healthier start

West Wycombe Snowdrop Walk

Join the Snowdrop Walk on 4th February., support a great cause, and remember somebody special.

Poirot heads to Wycombe

David Suchet makes his eagerly-awaited return to The Wycombe Swan in Poirot and More: A Retrospective

Marika Hackman releases Big Sigh

Marika Hackman releases Big Sigh her follow up to 2019’s Any Human Friend this Friday

Go stargazing with Red Dwarfs

Tony Hersch of Newbury Astronomy Society shares with us what to expect in the skies as we start the new year

Skateboarding: get on board in 2024!

Now’s the time to take up skateboarding, with the sport set to soar at the Olympics later this year & the Design Museum ramping up the excitement…

Recipes from The Skint Cook

We’re sharing a taste of inspiration from The Skint Cook, by Jamie Oliver’s Cookbook Challenge TV series finalist Ian Bursnall, out on 18th January

Comedian Miles Jupp star Q&A

Miles Jupp talks about how surviving a brain tumour led to his On I Bang UK tour at a theatre near you this month

Education Guide: Winter 2024

Another September beckons and we hope our education special will help you, whether you’re a parent to a SEN child, would like advice about bursaries, want to make maths fun or continue learning whatever your age

Taking an all-round approach

Local charity Inside Out has been celebrating 10 years of improving the wellbeing of children

Reading made easy

Could you help change lives …

Share your dinner with the birds

BBOWT Is asking people to do one ‘wild’ act for each of the 12 days of Christmas to connect with nature at the coldest time of year

Review – Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

It turns out everybody’s talking about Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and it’s easy to see why.

Christmas Like A King

Learn how the Tudors and the Victorians celebrated Christmas and enjoy festive carols beneath magnificent Christmas trees

Icons To Light Up Nocturne Festival

A surefire hit for music fans is Nocturne Festival with runs from 12th – 16th June at Blenheim Palace

New High Flying Birds Release

Noel Gallagher revisits his Oasis B-sides for the latest from The High Flying Birds.

River & Rowing Museum Festivities

The River & Rowing Museum in Henley has just celebrated its 25th anniversary and will be curating a host of events over the next 12 months. For now, it’s time to focus on more festive pursuits and there’s plenty of fun to be had over the next few weeks.

Festive fortification tipples for all

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett suggests some great fortified wines for the season of goodwill

Christmas fun to enjoy in Bucks

Have you been naughty or nice? Get your skates on to enjoy Christmas highlights coming up, including Father Christmas!

Farmer Kaleb Cooper star Q&A

We chat to Kaleb Cooper whose book Britain According To Kaleb is out now and whose UK theatre tour starts in January

Bond: the man, the myth

In his first column, author and journalist Michael Smith reveals how much truth there is to 007 James Bond and the inspiration for the legendary secret agent

Care is not just for Christmas

Almost 1.5 million people feel more lonely at Christmas than any other time, do what you can to make this one full of love and joy

Giles Luckett’s Christmas wine crackers!

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett raises a glass to top tipples for the big day

The Christmas Cactus

Don’t be surprised if the Christmas Cactus flowers again in spring

Festive fizz that’s worth a pop

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett raises a glass to the best Champagnes for party season

QueenMee Accessories supports Aylesbury Women’s Aid

For every £100 spent on QueenMee.com, a sparkling hair accessory or piece of jewellery from the collection will be donated to a woman or child resident of the shelter, to give them a Christmas boost

Sustainable wreath workshops in Hyde End

Sustainable local flower grower Natasha Humphries invites you to join her first wreath-making workshops in Hyde End

Some hidden gems in West Wycombe

West Wycombe jewellery designer-maker, Justine Holliday, founder of Artisan Jewellery, shares her love for local life

Could you be a puppy parent?

Local charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People needs volunteers to step up as puppy parents to make a real difference.

Putting the Garden to Bed

Green-fingered Cathie Welch shares her …

Tom Kerridge’s luxury box is back

The Beef Wellington Box, generously serves four and includes a luxury 30-day aged fillet of British Hereford beef.

Stunning installations at Christmas at Kew

Seven new displays as the UK’s original festive lights trail returns to Kew Gardens, November 15th to January 7th.

Don’t be afraid to cry

Columnist Robbie James says: ” I have an inability to cry but that doesn’t stop me from feeling sad”

Chile: home of affordable fine wines?

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett explores the best Chilean charms worth trying…

Youngsters’ wild photography project

Exhibition of work by teenagers and children who have discovered a shared talent for wildlife photography on a BBOWT course.

Join The Big Wild Walk

The Wildlife Trusts’ Big Wild Walk is set to be the most exciting yet with its new ambassador Rhiane Fatinikun backing this year’s challenge.

Help train life-changing hearing dogs

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains clever dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds, including smoke alarms, intruder alarms, oven timers, alarm clocks and even baby monitors.

Love, laughs & larks

Boo, hiss, you won’t want to miss… It’s time to sprinkle the fairy dust and wave your wand to welcome larger than life characters and slapstick galore – pantos are back!

Ally Pally fireworks festival banger’s back

On 3rd & 4th November Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival is back with a bang, with star DJ sets, fun & epic fireworks.

Diwali recipes & takeaway competition

Diwali recipes from Atul Kochhar and a chance to win a takeaway from one of his Bucks restaurant.

Lucy Benjamin, Guildford panto star Q&A

We chat to EastEnders star, actor Lucy Benjamin who stars in the Yvonne Arnaud’s upcoming pantomime Cinderella.

M&S Aylesbury colleague celebrates 40th anniversary

Bra fitter Julie Walters joined more than 50 colleagues at an event in London marking her years of service for the high street retailer.

Midsomer On the Misbourne guided walks

Follow in the footsteps of the Midsomer Murders with a team of guided walk including locations in Missenden, Amersham & more.

Sale e Pepe’s iconic Italian recipes

We share a taste of la dolce vita from Sale e Pepe which recently had a complete refurb ahead of its 50th anniversary.

Theatre: The Making of Mary Shelley

Jonathan Lovett tells us about a fascinating new play about Mary Shelley landing at Norden Farm in Maidenhead on Thursday, 12th October, as part of a UK tour.

Keeping adoptive siblings in care together

Adoption agencies across the UK, including PACT have joined forces to keep brothers and sisters together.

Cultural Travels from Home: online adventures!

Cultural Travels from Home take happy travellers to far-off destinations virtually, thanks to art historian Siân Walters.

Q&A with Fiona Allen on tour

We chat to comedian Fiona Allen who’s on tour with her debut stand-up tour including Guildford on 28th September.

Adam Smith’s Peppered Venison dish recipe

Adam Smith, executive chef at Coworth Park in Ascot, shares his recipe for a seasonal game salad.

Full of beans

Remember when the only choice for a coffee was white or black? Times have changed and ordering a coffee is now akin to reciting War and Peace. However you like your caffeine shot (or not) support National Coffee Week this month.

Garden Invaders

There are many plants that can inadvertently take over our gardens, particularly weeds, but there are some beautiful plants on sale that you can wonder why you ever planted. These are my own experiences and everyone will have a different gripe, says R&A gardener Cathie Welch

Eight great Rioja wines to enjoy

Wine columnist Giles Luckett recommends 8 Riojas that offer a new perspective on this classic region…

Charlie Dore live on tour!

Charlie Dore will start at Chequers Folk Club in Great Kingshill on 20th September & Abingdon’s Unicorn Theatre on 21st.

Mucky Weekender out of this world

All the stars aligned to make Mucky Weekender the best small festival on Planet Earth this summer…

Saddle up for National Racehorse Week!

From 9th to 17th September 130+ events will take place across the UK to show what life as a racehorse is really like.

Homage to the wines of Yalumba

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett explores the harvest of a magical region of Australia.

Matchday Mayhem football game Kickstarter campaign

Dan Doyle of Stokenchurch tells us about his Matchday Mayhem which kicks off soon, thanks to a Kickstarter campaign.

Donnington Valley raises autumn spirits

Missed summer? You’re sure to feel the glow with a minibreak at Donnington Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa.

Education Guide: Autumn 2023

Another September beckons and we hope our education special will help you, whether you’re a parent to a SEN child, would like advice about bursaries, want to make maths fun or continue learning whatever your age

Life lessons with Dame Jacqueline Wilson

We chat to author Jacqueline Wilson, 77, one of the stars of Henley Literary Festival, 30th September to 7th October.

Emily Roux’s packed lunch recipes

Chef Emily Roux and Lexus have rustled up some posh packed lunches to enjoy in the car or on your next road trip!

Upcycling inspiration close to home

Liz Nicholls finds furniture upcycling inspiration & sources close to home here in Bucks.

Freezecakes frozen cheesecake summer highlight

Surrey-based Pleese invite you to tuck into a taste of summer with the world’s first frozen cheesecake in a tub.

Sushi masterclass with Tomono Davies

Tomono Davies brings Japanese joy with sushi masterclasses. She’s on a roll – book in for a work party or session.

French connection: Wines Of The Roussillon

Giles Luckett rediscovers the amazing wines of France’s Roussillon, and find value and excellence in equal measure.

Towersey Festival 25th-27th August

Towersey Festival over August bank holiday weekend offers 100+ acts from acclaimed bands to workshops and events.

Q&A: Judi Love

Judi Love Q&A ahead of her The One Like tour which visits Basingstoke, Wycombe, Aylesbury & many more venues near you.

Wild swimming & watery wonders

We take the plunge into the joy of wild swimming & invite you to do the same, plus our list of local pools & more.

Olly Murs Q&A

Win a VIP day for two at BetVictor Party In The Paddock at Newbury Racecourse on 19th August, with Olly Murs. Q&A here!

2-for-1 pizza at Oakman Inns!

Love brilliant deals and pizza? Visit one of Oakman Inns’ pubs to grab some under their two-for-one deals this summer!

Free lunch at M&S!

M&S are running an instant, Lucky Lunch giveaway, placing 7500 £10 gift vouchers into random sandwiches.

Best New Zealand wines for 2023

Discover more about New Zealand wines as columnist Giles Luckett shows there’s more on offer than Sauvignon Blanc…

Delicious grill deal at M&S

Marks & Spencer are here to feed your BBQ obsession with their three for £12 grill deal of bangers, burgers and kebabs.

Best wines for summer barbecues

Best summer barbecue wines? Round & About’s columnist Giles Luckett shares his red, white and rose recommendations.

Our Q&A with author Alison Weir

Alison Weir, one of the stars of Guildford Book Festival in October, shares a few thoughts with us…

Grill seekers! Tom Kerridge barbecue recipes 

Two summer sizzlers from Tom Kerridge’s Outdoor Cooking, published by Bloomsbury with photographs Cristian Barnett.

Make a splash

Water, water everywhere or at any rate over 71 per cent of the world’s surface and there’s plenty to enjoy where we are too in pools, lidos, lakes, water and splash parks.

The art of watering

The challenges for getting water to the roots of plants this year and last is off the scale. Do you make sure to harvest the rainwater?

Perfect seaside stay in West Sussex

We take a fresh look at the Sussex seaside with a stay at one of the Beach Hut suites at Beachcroft Hotel.

Egham Royal Show weekend in August

The Egham Royal Show takes place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August at the showground in Whitehall Lane.

Fi.Fest ready to rock Maidenhead

The fifth Fi.Fest on Saturday, 8th July at Stroud Farm in Forest Green Road will star Scouting For Girls and The Feeling.

Summer pruning tips

With the better weather, there’s no excuse not to get out in our garden at last.

Marc Almond Q&A ahead of Rochester

We chat to Marc Almond of Soft Cell who will headline at Rochester Castle Concerts as well as Peter Hook, the Sugababes and more, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th July.

Roni Size at Readipop Q&A

Liz Nicholls chats to DJ & record producer Roni Size, 53, ahead of Readipop Festival in Reading on 14th July.

Gordon Ramsay Academy recipes

We’re serving up summer sensations thanks to Sally Codling, a chef at Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking.

Star Q&A: Bez mates!

Maracas player, party animal & dad Mark Berry, AKA Bez, 59, shares his thoughts on music & life.

Sizzling summer ideas

There are plenty of things to keep you and the little ones entertained this summer.

Best Portuguese wines you can buy

Think you know Portuguese wine? Giles Luckett says it’s time to drink again exploring cool climate Douro Valley wines.

Toad Hall Henley art for sale

Landscapes of Fawley Hall, inspiration for Toad Hall as well as the setting for Henley Royal Regatta under the hammer.

The adventurous pair behind BLACKLION vodka

BLACKLIONS’ Tim & Tam Spittle tell us about the vodka made from sheep’s milk and new summer walks, tours and tastings.

Summer sparkling wines worth your time

From Cava to Champagne, Tasmania to South Africa, Giles Luckett serves up the 10 best sparkling wines on the market.

Clean up pet pongs with Vax

Liz Nicholls reviews the new VAXSpotWash Home Pet-Design which will make your carpets, rugs and upholstery shiny and new.

Q&A with Richard O’Brien

The 50th anniversary tour of The Rocky Horror Show, is on its way to Aylesbury. Richard O’Brien shares a few thoughts…

Wildlife campaign will support the NHS

Families are invited by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) to connect with nature every day in June, backed by the NHS.

Globe Theatre – a great all-rounder

The Globe, London’s iconic open-air wooden ‘O’ shaped theatre has lots of Shakespeare fun to enjoy over the summer…

Build It Live home inspiration

Grab your free tickets to kick-start your dream home with a visit to Build It Live in Bicester on 10th & 11th June.

Roses galore in our gardens

Tips and advice to help your roses whatever the weather.

Star Q&A: Ian Botham

Ian Botham, cricket legend, member of the House of Lords, dad and grandad, 67, chats to us about sport & more.

Get on the chain gang

Cycling is environmentally friendly, good exercise and offers the chance to enjoy local countryside.

A rose by any other name

Rose Awareness Week celebrates the beauty and variety of the world’s most popular flower.

BBQ beauties

With the weather getting warmer there can be nothing better than dining al fresco.

South African wine treasures to uncork

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett explores the best wines from South Africa worth trying.

Escape to Serenity

A useful guide to renovating your dream countryside home.

Giles Luckett’s best wines of Rioja

Learn more about the wines of Rioja as Giles Luckett shares his thoughts on the best red and white Riojas in the UK.

Noel Gallagher Q&A ahead of PennFest

Rock music legend & dad Noel Gallagher, 55, shares his thoughts ahead of his star turn at PennFest in Buckinghamshire on 21st & 22nd July.

May flowers are springing up

At last spring is in the air and summer is coming. We should be mindful of climate issues but not let it put us off gardening forever.

No Mow May to help wildlife!

No Mow May invites us all to sit back & relax to provide a boost for wild plants and wildlife throughout summer.

Q&A with Dr Amir Khan

Our favourite TV (and real-life) doctor Amir Khan shares his thoughts ahead of his talking tour with FANE.

Green goodness in watercress season

Watercress is abundant at this time of year and it’s packed full of goodness with many health benefits.

Festivals: Live & Direct

Summer is on its way which means festivals season! Here’s our guide to the best festivals near & far and the chance to win tickets.

Tunde Baiyewu on playing Blenheim live

The Lighthouse Family’s Tunde chats to us ahead of playing at Blenheim Palace with Gregory Porter & Emile Sande in June.

BBOWT Nature Photography Competition 2023

New categories and super prizes are on offer for 2023 in competition open to all aged over six.

World Autism Awareness Day

As Autism Liaison Co-Ordinator for Dogs for Autism, Lola Bellarosa-Homer is often the first point of contact for the families the charity helps.

Tom Kerridge’s stars shine bright

The Coach head chef Sarah Hayward wins Young Chef Award and Tom De Keyser retains tow Michelin stars at The Hand and Flowers.

Easter wine recommendations

Round & About’s wine columnist Giles Luckett recommends a clutch of new wines for Easter.

There She Rows oarsome foursome’s mission

Four women will walk the whole South Downs Way carrying a rowing boat to raise awareness for women and girls in sport.

Star Q&A: Tony Blackburn

Radio DJ legend, dad & grandad Tony Blackburn chats to Liz Nicholls ahead of his Sounds Of The 60s live tour at a theatre near you.

Have a cracking time

Easter is the perfect occasion for family adventures and spending time together, as well as trails offering the chance to find more eggs than you could possibly eat, there are a variety of other fun activities to entertain you too.

Vintage vroom & verve

Yesterday’s vehicles supporting today’s children’ is the simple message from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs which is holding its charity Drive It Day on April 23rd in aid of Childline.

Italian delights from Gennaro Contaldo’s

We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Cucina: Hearty Money-Saving Meals from an Italian Kitchen by Gennaro Contaldo, out now published by Pavilion Books.

To prune or not to prune?

Cathie Welch of Cathie’s Gardening School turns her attention to one of the most pressing issues for gardeners this month – the pruning dilemma.

Reading Charity Super.Mkt from 24th March

Design legend Wayne Hemmingway MBE chats to us ahead of a charity retail highlight at The Oracle this month.

Good Hotel Guide to R&A counties

Take a road trip around Round & About land and stay at some of the best hotels in the area this summer.

Adopt a grandparent and help out

The independent charity Adopt a Grandparents works to pair elderly care home residents with volunteers worldwide to combat loneliness and isolation.

RHS wildlife show stoppers

A nature-friendly garden will be premiered by The Wildlife Trusts at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

Good year for the rosés

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett invites us to enjoy all things pink in his guide to rosés.

Sports Marketing In The Digital Age

The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.

Perfect roast at The Oarsman Marlow

You are sure of sublime old-school classics & service at this perfect bistropub which hosts a series of star chefs.

Cher show dazzles with diva power!

The Cher Show at Oxford’s New Theatre until this Saturday (25th February) is sure to make you feel shiny & new.

The big garden climate challenge!

Cathie Welch from Cathie’s Gardening School looks at how we can grow and maintain happy plants in our ever changing climates.

Our Q&A with star Adam Frost

Adam Frost chats to Liz Nicholls about favourite flowers, family & being propositioned ahead of his UK tour.

C’est La Vegan!

Eat More Vegan by Annie Rigg, out now, published by Pavilion Books

Celebrate with celebrant Colette Ashby

Celebrant-led wedding ceremonies are a growing trend. Make yours as unique as you with Colette Ashby who officiates at ceremonies in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire & Buckinghamshire.

Find your perfect wedding venue

Choosing where and how you say ‘I do’ and celebrate your marriage is the first big decision for many couples, find the venue that best suits your style and vision for the day will set the tone.

Help take authentic climate action

Mill House is working to support small businesses and are developing a programme to help improve sustainability.

Karen & Gorka sizzle in Firedance

Strictly’s Karen & Gorka return with Firedance at Guildford’s G Live and Oxford’s New Theatre.

Valentine’s specials at Atul Kochhar’s restaurant

Atul Kochhar and his chefs are cooking up romantic experiences for their locals this February

Valentine’s Day wine pairings for lovers

Make the most of Valentine’s Day with these romantic wine recommendations from our wine columnist, Giles Luckett.

Valentine’s tablescapes from AB Event Hire

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to create a tablescape filled with love for your partner, family, best friends or for a Galentines brunch with some ideas from AB Event Hire.

Budgie Smuggler Run for mental health

The Budgie Smuggler Run 2023 in Virginia Water has raised £2,500 (so far) for the Mental Health Foundation.

Care Supplement: February 2023

Make the right choices to help you or your loved one make the most of their later life

February recipes: Batch of the day!

Here’s a taste of Suzanne Mulholland’s The Batch Lady: Cooking on a Budget, out now, published by HarperCollins

Star Q&A: Kate Mosse

Best-selling author Kate Mosse OBE shares her thoughts ahead of her Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries tour at a theatre near you

David Walliams’ Gangsta Granny in Woking

David Walliams answers some questions ahead of Gangsta Granny at New Victoria Theatre in Woking 9th to 12th February.

M&S Food launch new breakfast range

Tasty new cereals, granolas, porridge, breakfast toppers and breakfast pots will brighten your morning thanks to an Eat Well breakfast

Kids eat free with Tom Kerridge

Under 12s can enjoy hot dogs, chicken goujons and burgers for free Mondays to Fridays, 3-5pm

Raising a glass to Australian wine

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett is on a mission Down Under to raise January spirits with these wizard (wines) of Aus!

Education Guide: Winter 2023

As the new year starts for many it will mean a change in education or time to think about something new, read on for ideas

Recipes: Life on the veg

Healthy, satisfying meals, that are quick and easy to prepare and come in on a tight budget are essential as we start 2023

Star Q&A: Zoe Lyons

Comedian Zoe Lyons shares her thoughts ahead of her Bald Ambition live comedy tour which visits Aldershot, Banbury, Farnham, Salisbury, Maidenhead & more

All That Glitters at Quaglino’s

Fancy spending Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve in style at Quaglino’s? Special menus await you!

Ori lifestyle haircare Q&A

Drip 2 set as the prize. It’s a luxe hair care gift set containing our 2-year bestselling khalila oil, our cold-pressed Leccino olive oil, as well as our super-fluffy antimicrobial organic bamboo hair towel!

Tom Kerridge’s Full Time Meals Christmas

Michelin-starred chef’s festive meal for the same price as the average school lunch in the UK

Fantastic festive fizz worth a pop!

Round & About’s resident wine columnist gives his top ten choices for bubbles at this most wonderful time of the year

Help the Bucks Radio Toy Appeal

Heritage & Sons funeral homes, owned by C.P.J. Field, are hosting collection points for the Bucks Radio Toy Appeal.

Leftfield thrill fans with collaborative album

Electronic pioneers Leftfield delivered an early Christmas present with their album This Is What We Do.

The Art of the Album Cover

Henley-based art publisher Hypergallery welcomes browsers and buyers to an exhibition of signed, limited-edition prints by music’s most extraordinary visual artists.

Divine dining with Christmas tablescape ideas

AB Events Hire have fabulous creative ideas to help you wow your guests with a festive table that’ll really make you the host with the most.

The Flying Child earns lottery funding

The Flying Child team have been awarded funding from The National Lottery to support survivors of child sexual abuse.

Wildlife volunteers honoured at awards

Well done to the 13 volunteers recognised by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) for decades of conservation work.

Let us handle your care

CareHandle is an exciting new service supporting those exploring Care Homes for the first time.

Swap white for green this Christmas

Tatjana runs teapro.co.uk, a loose-leaf tea startup based in Windsor and is passionate about all things sustainable.

Dark wines for long dark nights

Our wine expert Giles Luckett shares his wine recommendations to raise your mojo levels!

Star Q&A: Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood, 57, is excited about bringing Strictly Ballroom The Musical back to the stage on a UK tour, which includes Reading’s Hexagon, 16th-21st January & Guildford’s G Live, 20th-30th December

Keep burglars in the dark

Thames Valley Police has some invaluable advice as the winter nights close in.

Thanksgiving special at STK Steakhouse

STK Steakhouse is offering a special Thanksgiving menu, available from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th November.

Cult show Neighbours returns to TV

Neighbours is returning to TV screens next year… Here’s why this is such good news for us all.

What is solution-focused hypnotherapy

Woodley-based hypnotherapist Sophie Price explains how this approach can help a frazzled mind.

Celebrate kindness with QueenMee

Give back as you gift at Christmas and through to Easter next year with Bourne-End accessories business.

Put some welly into Christmas

Tom Kerridge launches his Beef Wellington Box to help make your Christmas extra special.

Cyclamen confusion

Cathie Welch explains how to distinguish between the types of Cyclamen available.

Sobell House cookbook Matt Allwright Q&A

Matt Allwright whose recipes are featured in The Sobell House Vegetarian Cook Book, shares his thoughts.

A holistic approach = glowing skin

Dr Seema Warner, skin expert & founder of Oxford’s YourSkinStory, explains why a holistic approach will add that vital glow to your skin.

Archie loves doggie-friendly luxe ready meals

Archie Tracey the sprocker spaniel tucks into some premium ready meals from HugMyDog.

November recipes: French Kiss

Cathy Gayner’s Recipes from Le Rouzet – An English Cook in France, is out now, in aid of Age Unlimited. Here’s a taster…

Energy saving tips for your home

Plant the equivalent of 136 trees and save up to £1,000 a year with these essential energy saving tips.

Chobham’s ‘King of Chelsea’ Mark Gregory

Mark Gregory returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 with a “Plot To Plate” haven for Savills.

Star Q&A: Hayley Mills

Actress Hayley Mills talks about life & loves ahead of starring in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Shooting stars in wildlife photo competition

Well done to wildlife lovers in the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) competition.

Which menopause treatment’s best for me?

Dr Marion Gluck explores the different treatment options for anyone experiencing menopause or perimenopause symptoms.

Celebration of Champagne with Giles Luckett

Round & About’s resident wine columnist gives his top picks for the new season – mellow wines for the mellow season!

£2 Million River Wildlife Project Success

A BBOWT project to create a channel of the River Thames and restore long-lost wildlife habitat has been completed.

Autumn leaves and fiendish fun

Half term and Halloween days out to keep the whole family entertained.

Chilterns Walking Festival October highlights

Foraging, local & literary history, garden tours and more as part of Chilterns Walking Festival, 15th-30th October.

Yayoi Kusama’s exhibition at Tate Modern

Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms exhibition at Tate Modern has been extended until April. Liz Nicholls steps inside

Celebrate autumn with the National Trust

As autumn swoops in, it’s not just Keats who was in love with this atmospheric season, the National Trust is too, find out more about what you can enjoy

Wines for autumn with Giles Luckett

Round & About’s resident wine columnist gives his top picks for the new season – mellow wines for the mellow season!

Protection from flooding with Rainscape

Rainscape supply and fit demountable flood barriers to domestic and business properties to provide agile, self-assembly flood protection

Make-up with spectacles

Make-up with spectacles? Yes, you read that right! Feel Good Contacts have come up with a perfect guide for you! Spectacles aren’t a hindrance to highlighting your eyes. In fact, you can make your eyes appear even bigger with glasses.

October recipes: Rice up your life!

We’ve teamed up with The Rice Association to offer you some seasonal inspiration to jazz up a store-cupboard ingredient.

Louis Likes… The Crazy Bear Stadhampton

Louis Savage, 10, samples the hospitality on offer at The Crazy Bear in Stadhampton.

Tom Kerridge set lunch for £15

Enjoy two courses for £15 at The Coach in Marlow, Tom explains the idea, how it came about and what diners can expect

Star Q&A: Tom Kerridge

Michelin-starred chef & dad Tom Kerridge, 49, chats to Liz about life, loves and his Full Time Meals campaign with Marcus Rashford.

Star Q&A: Ainsley Harriott

We chat to chef, TV presenter & dad Ainsley Harriott MBE, 65, about love, laughs & living well.

September recipes: Good Mood Food

Ainsley Harriott shares two ideas from his newest cookbook.

Applying to University

Sarah Alakija of Charters Education Support helps students in the UK and abroad to make strong applications to British universities and has some excellent tips to help ahead of January’s applications deadline

School ready? Tips for parents

Starting school can be a nervous time for children and their families. Local early years specialist Hayley Fuller offers these words of wisdom to allay some of the most common fears.

Heatwave help for your gardens

With temperatures set to soar again this week, a paucity of rain and impending hose pipe bans, how do you keep your garden going? R&A gardening expert Cathie Welch has some advice

Baby steps to better world

Lucy Todd tells us about her journey from journalism to founding sustainable children’s clothing site My Little Green Wardrobe which has just turned one

Summer dining at The Oarsman, Marlow

The Royal Life Saving Society has invaluable advice to help you enjoy the water safely this summer

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett bring their hugely entertaining, funny show to The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row on Wednesday 7th September.

Be water safe as you swim

The Royal Life Saving Society has invaluable advice to help you enjoy the water safely this summer

Bear Grylls Kids Survival Guide

Bear Grylls’ Survival Academy has created The Go Wild guide – developed with snack brand Nature Valley – with eight free ways to keep active kids satisfied this summer in their own home or the local park.

Wild Watlington

Nicola Shafer tells us how her love of the natural world led her to the publication of her new book

Music to pianists’ ears

High-end piano store Pianoz.com has opened its flagship store on Maidenhead High Street.

Cliveden Literary Festival reveals speakers

The stunning Berkshire stately home will once again welcome a wealth of authors for the festival in October

Cheers! Best wines for summer

Columnist Giles Luckett recommends some sensational summer sippers available locally

Thame Food Festival bursary winner announced

Popular food festival runs on September 24th & 25th and this year more than 180 artisan producers are set to take part

Respect your elders! Five recipes

August is the zenith of elderflower season, with this floral yet tropical flavoured plant gracing many a hedgerow in this gorgeous part of the world.

It’s come home – at last!

Now it’s over to you… be inspired by our Lionesses and get involved in football where you are, whatever your age and ability

Marlow Best Kept Village

Congratulations to Marlow, Best Kept Village!

August recipes: Feast of fun

Ching He Huang & Lizzie Acker are two of the chefs on the sizzling line-up for the Big Feastival in Oxfordshire, 26th-28th August, so they’ve served up these summer tasters…

Star Q&A: Lesley Joseph

Lesley Joseph chats to us about meeting the Pope, Birds Of A Feather, her pal Maureen Lipman and the joy of starring in Sister Act at the Apollo until 28th August

July recipes: Blooming Great Tea Party

Tea parties have been a real feature of the summer so far after June’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations so carry on with a Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie