Obvs Skincare’s family fun day raises over £1,500 for Brain Tumour Research and The Sophie Barringer Trust 

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

During April and May, The Bell is hosting several special food-focused events so you can learn from the best, including talented head chef James Graham 

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

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

At Abbeyfield Wey Valley, we prioritize care and support within the comfort of your own cherished home environment, reflecting our compassionate ethos

Reading, UK – Crosfields School was delighted to open its newly renamed nursery,  Little Acorns, on 29 March 2025

Nestled in 75 acres of picturesque woodlands and playing fields on the Surrey and Berkshire border, St John’s Beaumont Preparatory School stands as a beacon of educational excellence

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

Theo Boughton, the 10-year-old newly appointed Tower Wizard at All Saints’ in Marlow, tells us about bellringing and invites you to have a go at a church near you 

Gloria Kendrick tells us about The Marlow Players’ entente cordiale with Les Baladins (“strolling players”) de Marly-le-Roi ahead of another visit in May 

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

“Experts in girls’ education for 130 years, learning with Kind Hearts, Fierce Minds and Strong Spirits”

The UK’s oldest and biggest open studios and pop-up exhibition event, returns 3-26th May to showcase the art of more than 1,000 creatives

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

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

Chobham Carnival has it all on Monday, 5th May and it’s set to be out of this world!

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

The Skadinals are sure to get the crowd bouncing at a venue or festival near you soon, including at The Chequers Marlow on 11th April. Liz Nicholls chats to singer Colin… 

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

Charity football match: Kick off for a cause!

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

Sign up for fundraising event at West Surrey Golf Club, Godalming

Camberley Theatre have another packed season of shows and can’t wait to welcome more of you over the coming months

Venue Reading & Venue Henley is part of the University of Reading offering a range of riverside of lakeside venues

Local nutritional therapist Evie Whitehead, DipION, mBANT, CNHC, who recently launched podcast series with ITN, advises us all to trust our gut! 

Stephanie Killingbeck-Turner tells us about Growing Together Bucks (GTB), founded in 2020 with a vision to help local communities grow fresh food together & boost wellbeing 

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

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

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

Ramster Garden in Chiddingfold will be home to an outstanding collection of sculptures from the Surrey Sculpture Society from 2nd May to 1st June

Our lucky winner can enjoy a GreenPan Copenhagen cookware set, RRP £255  

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

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

Rooted In The Land, exploring the area’s agricultural roots, is the new exhibition to enjoy at the Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Gallery at Amersham Museum until 27th July 

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

Felicity Rees invites you all to roll up at Marlow Bowls Club which will welcome you for open evenings from 25th April & open days on 2nd, 4th & 26th May 

Long-standing Hearing Dogs volunteers Fiona and Rob Daniels will welcome you at the charity plant and cake sale at The Grange in Saunderton on Saturday, 6th April  

Play in The Wild running lead & local dad of two Johnno Houston showcases some of the best trails in the Chilterns & specialises in running in night 

David Jackson will lead a spring walk for singles through Coneybank Wood, 10am-1pm on Sunday, 27th April. We chat to him about his career pivot… 

Mariko Francombe invites us all to enjoy a screen highlight with a difference, Wycombe’s Fisheye Film Festival, 24th April to 4th May 

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… 

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 

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

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

Chocolate eggs, hot cross buns & bunnies are all familiar sights at Easter but there’s much more to enjoy in the spring break

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

Journey with Chiltern Arts in 2025 with classical, jazz, literature, walking and family events in venues across the Chilterns…

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 

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Reading homeless charity is selling its iconic colourful stable doors

Guildford Shakespeare Company to make US debut in New York 

Easter holiday fun with The Wizard of Oz at Dorking Halls

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

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

Artist Becky Borthwick presents her latest exhibition: Alchemy of Layers at MADE in the Pewsey Vale

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

Forest Care’s award-winning activity teams prioritise resident wellbeing through a variety of meaningful and joyful activities and experiences across their Surrey and Hampshire homes

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 

Karl Avery’s book The Ribbon Tree was inspired by a tree he used to pass while helping patients as an ambulance crew member. He tells us about his path to becoming an author 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hayley Farrelly shares her love of pottery with workshops at her studio, including a chance to make A Pair Of Jugs & play with “silver clay”! We find out more ahead of Mother’s Day

Wormley runner shares his highly personal reason for running 2,853 miles

Book your tickets for this year’s Petersfield Musical Festival, eight days of spectacular performances from talented musicians, March 14th – 22nd

West End History Project is spreading its wings to build a collection of digital images to add to the 4,000 prints collected and as Guy Consterdine tells us they want your input  

Enjoy four major events celebrating local food & drink, arts & craft and countryside living 

Clare McCann tells us about Send & Ripley History Society’s 50th anniversary and one of the smallest museums in the country

Sam Nixey of Princes Risborough Young Farmers thanks everyone who donated to the tractor highlight charity total, and invites you to the show in May 

Renovation work at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre is now in full swing developing the much-loved theatre as a cultural hub

Mark your calendars for 30th and 31st May, because ShyneFest is back and it’s bigger and better than ever to celebrate their 10th Anniversary!

The Lions Club of Fleet are revving up for the 38th Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours on bank holiday Monday, 5th May

Enjoy more than 50 different events taking place across over a dozen venues from March 6th-16th at this year’s Farnham Literary Festival as co-rdinator Theresa Gooda tells us

Englefield Green writer Alice Allan’s new book The Whispering Trees is inspired by her love of the natural world and conservation 

Jo Langdon tells us all about The Savoy Singers’ latest production, a delightful musical performance to warm your heart

AppArt celebrates 30 years of arts for everyone, the annual Easter Art Exhibition and Sculpture Trail, April 5th-20th, with artists from all over including Alton and the surrounding area as Gwyn Phillips tells us

Pick up your padel & have a go at the sport that’s gripping the nation. Discover it for yourself at Advantage Padel in Kingsley

Young flautist Hanhan Qu said she feels “thrilled” to have won the Gordon Brown Woking Young Musician Trophy for the second year in succession.

Thanks to the mother of all afternoon teas, divine dinners, sumptuous spa & beautiful bedrooms, Hartwell House is fit for a queen 

Great Missenden Choral Society invite you to enjoy their spring concert at 7.30pm on Saturday, 12th April, at the historic St Peter and St Paul Church 

Ann Flood reviews the recent concert by Amchor – Amersham Choral Society – with the British Sinfionetta, ahead of the choir’s next highlight at St Mary’s Church on 17th May  

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

Have you visited The Guildford Townhouse yet? With friendly staff, great food and swoonworthy interiors, we suggest you might want to take a pew and settle in for an afternoon, evening and beyond!

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 

Award-winning local author Alice Fowler will be speaking at Cranleigh Library on March 20th from 6-7pm.

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  

Lovely Bit of Crumpet is winning fans all over the UK thanks to Bucks-based baker Judith Bonne whose artisan goodies include an array of sweet & savoury flavours too 

Fellow tea addicts Giles Oakley & Mark Lawson tell us about their epic round-the-world journey that led them back to Bucks, and to creating Two Spoons Tea 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robins in my Kitchen is the charming and captivating diary of Bryony Hill about a robin who moved in in preparation for the birth of her ‘robinets’

Author and journalist Michael Smith introduces us to the real Goldfinger who found a way to make espionage pay

If you have ever dreamed of being in the spotlight, hearing the applause or simply want to be a part of a production, now is your opportunity with Ewhurst Players

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

These beautiful pictures were loved by judges of Bucks Photography and Young Photography Open competition organised by Discover Bucks Museum. Vote in the people’s choice award!

If you’ve been longing to dust off your trainers and get back on the netball court, Tilford Back to Netball is the perfect opportunity for you, says Janet Alkema

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

Amersham Concert Club invite you to enjoy a piano recital with one of their most popular star pianists, Viv McLean, on Saturday 22nd February at Amersham Free Church

Chawton illustrator Juliet Travers loves the local wildlife, which inspires her birth flower paintings

Sharon Walmsley from DogsnHomes Rescue tells us about an open evening the charity is holding on February 18th and asks if you could foster one of their cute pups

An ocean scene greets young Frimley patients thanks to a collaboration with students from UCA Farnham

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

Liz Allard from Godalming Performing Arts Festival tells us what to expect as this year’s extravaganza gets under way later this month celebrating the best of young local talent

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

A nature-themed library is among the highlights of renovations at Woodlea Primary School, Bordon, where pupils can enjoy learning in surroundings that fit the school environment

The Big Sale is back at Churcher’s College in Petersfield helping to save lives with sustainable buys, all in aid of Save the Children. Jane Ribeiro tells us more

Annie B Brown has lived in the village of Church Crookham for 25 years but grew up somewhere very different in South East London, the inspiration for her debut novel Long Live Love

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

New casting has been announced for the brand-new stage adaptation of The Baddies, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s smash-hit 2022 story, will visit Guildford from Friday 14th – Sunday 16th Feb.

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

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

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

Youngsters sing to become part of 500 years of history

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… 

Sangeeta Saran invites you to celebrate young talent at the annual competition, February 8th at St John’s Church

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

Neurodiversity champion Paula Knall, founder of Sew Assured, chats to us about her journey after being commended in the RAF honours list

Emma J Williams, who won last year’s Swire Ridgeway Arts Prize, tells us about her work ahead of the Longwick Art Show this month

Beaconsfield author John Strafford’s new book Battle for Monte Natale was inspired by the story of his father Ernest after finding his cross at the Field of Remembrance

Joanna Morfield is just one of thousands taking part in this year’s London Marathon on April 27th

Students design a candle as part of 80 Candles for 80 Years project

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

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

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

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

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

Virginia Water mum Victoria Fearnley is obsessed with tidiness and organisation and can help you restore order to chaos with Surrey Decluttering

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

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

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

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

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

Samantha Perry of Orega Marlow tells us what she loves about local life

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!

Nhan Nguyen, co-owner & head chef of award-winning Suum Vietnamese Kitchen, shares his thoughts on food, family & Vietnamese New Year

Deborah Henderson, founder of The Chiltern Sound Spa, tells us what she loves most about life in Amersham & nearby

Annual run returns on March 2nd to raise vital funds for Royal Surrey Charity

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

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

Dad, writer, marketer, podcaster and “accidental mentor” to local young people Saj Tameez tells us about his love for life in Bucks, especially in the winter!

Birtley House Nursing Home in Bramley is unique and unlike other care homes

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

From 18 January to 31 August 2025, the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock will showcase a new E. H. Shepard exhibition. Shepard is renowned for illustrating Winnie-the-Pooh and the 1931 edition of The Wind in the Willows.

Retired civil servant Barbara Salter was diagnosed with TB in 1959, aged just 13. The dairies she found during Covid lockdown have formed the basis for her book Bed Absolute: A Teenage Diary of TB in the 1960s

Residential, domiciliary or live-n care, which is right for you and your loved one?

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

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

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

Fabulous local festival Guilfest is back on July 5th & 6th with The Jackson, Razorlight & The Bay City Rollers and many many more

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

An intrepid team member from Barchester Healthcare’s new Burwood Grange care home in Walton on Thames set out on a challenging, extraordinary and life-changing trek, all in the name of checking chests!

From Dorking to Hollywood: Finn Guegan to appear in new Tom Hanks blockbuster, with special screening at Dorking Halls on Sunday 19th January

This year marks Jane Austen’s 250th birthday, a special programme and new events are planned throughout the year at her house in Chawton to celebrate.

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

Soirées at Breinton invite you to their recitals for winter/spring 2025 featuring top class musicians who will inspire us and indulge us with their fantastic programme choices.

GSC bring their ‘five star’ Pride and Prejudice back to Guildford

Are you looking to push yourself in 2025? IF your new year’s resolution is to see what amazing things you can achieve, why not start by signing up for one of Phyllis Tuckwell’s inspiring challenges and raise vital money for local Hospice Care!

The full cast has been announced for the musical Calamity Jane, starring award-winning West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher. The production opens at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre from 14–18 January before touring the UK and Ireland ahead of its West End run

Celebrations have been in full swing at Corrina Lodge Nursing Home, as one of its residents reaches his centenary in style

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

Journey along The Granite Way with folk star at Farnham Maltings

Rotary in Godalming member Colin Simmons invites nominations for this year’s Young Citizen Award and shares news of the chosen charity for 2025 of Godalming Woolsack

On Saturday 1st February, 2025 Godalming Minster is hosting a fundraising event in aid of Rotary’s Cut Out Cancer campaign.

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

Fearless Girls Club launches in Chobham and Sunninghill this month empowering girls to be bold and live fearlessly as founders Elle & Kate tell us

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

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

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

Enjoy a Burns Night supper in Gerrards Cross on Friday, 31st January, and raise funds for Gerrards Cross Community Association (GXCA), a charity which formed in 1947

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

You’re all welcome to find out more about the lift-changing work of humanitarian charity Amani UK at Holy Trinity Church in Hazlemere, HP15 7PZ, between 10am & 3pm on 8th February

Phil Thomas tells us more about why you should join the local members of Wycombe Orpheus Male Voice Choir, whether you’re a beginner or a pro!

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

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

Photographer & lecturer Nicholas Brewer has spent a year capturing as changing way of life in his home village

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

Book your seat at Haslemere Library for an afternoon with local author Matt Graydon as he talks about his book Leaving Fatherland

Considering a heat pump? It could protect the planet for future generations

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

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

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

The 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

The Amersham Festival of Music team invite you to look ahead to their next highlights including an Italian concert at 4pm & 8pm on Friday, 10th January at St Mary’s

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

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

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

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

Let’s face it January is depressing post Christmas and gloomy weather, but it can also be a most joyful time in the garden says Cathie Welch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Giles Luckett recommends the best fortified wines to enjoy this Christmas 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Singer, entertainer & dad Gareth Gates, chats to Liz Nicholls about how far he’s come ahead of his newly produced show.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Help raise funds for the Rotary Cut Out Cancer campaign.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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