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

Kim Wilde chats to Liz Nicholls about performing at Heritage Live, alongside Boy George, Lulu, Gabrielle & more, including Ardingly on Saturday, 16th July and Englefield House on Saturday, 23rd July.

Liz Nicholls chats to mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE ahead of her performance at Henley Festival, 6th-10th July.

Fun manipulative & role play features include spinning radar, wind meter, runway lights, roundabout & boarding ladder that will encourage your child’s imagination. Includes Smartpoint Jet and 2 cute mini jets.

It’s bottoms-up time down the rabbit hole! The Alice in Oxford is hosting a series of intimate Wine and Dine events and a special Wine Flight tasting menu in collaboration with Balfour Winery and Coates & Seely.

Singer/songwriter Mick Hucknall chats about being back on the road performing as Simply Red get set to star at Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace on 15th June

Liz Nicholls chats to musician David Gray amid his UK & European tour to celebrate 20 years since his multi-platinum album White Ladder, which has just been re-released in a deluxe edition on CD, digital and vinyl.

Musician & dad James Blunt, 48, chats to Liz Nicholls ahead of his performances at Cornbury & more festivals this summer…

Manuka honey is not only good for your gut and your skin but its soothing properties can also help your overall wellbeing.

James Kent, a year 12 pupil at King Alfred’s, spends a day with the army of volunteers who help maintain the Betjeman Millennium Park in Wantage, which has just marked its 20th anniversary

Valerian Court is a brand-new purpose-built luxury care home set to open its doors to welcome new residents in summer 2022

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is opening its newest attraction this Saturday, 30th April – step inside and explore.

Festivals are back on! Yes, after two fretful years of disrupted fun & frolics, there’s a summer sizzler of festivals ready to rock your world, whatever you’re into… writes Liz Nicholls

We’re celebrating the green goodness with two brunch recipes to herald Alresford Watercress Festival

Musician Toyah Willcox, who turns 64 this month, shares her excitement for a summer of festivals, including Let’s Rock where she is set to star…

Abingdon’s Unicorn Theatre is the stage for inaugural production

You don’t have to run a four-minute mile to follow in the footsteps of Roger Bannister. On a windy day in May 1954, a 25-year-old medical student… broke track and field’s most famous barrier – the four-minute mile.

Say bye-bye to boring dinners with exciting recipes from Chefs In Schools, by Nicole Pisani & Joanna Weinberg

Explorer, naturalist, presenter & dad Steve Backshall MBE, 48, talks to Liz Nicholls ahead of his Ocean show at a venue near you.

From Thursday 17th March, Lush will be offering an immersive pop up experience in the lead up to Mother’s Day at Oxford’s Westgate shopping centre.

With the rising costs of energy bills, Dave Lamont from Plastic Free Home, based in Wokingham, has some top tips to help you save

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Kelly Jones as the Stereophonics release their new album Oochya and hit the road for their UK tour

We’re sharing three hearty recipes from The Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Winners by Si King and Dave Myers, published by Seven Dials, out now £22 hardback

Vote for Visit Newbury’s Family Fun Days in ‘Best Local Family Friendly Event’

Henley and Marlow Launches 2022 `The Year of the Tiger`

TV megastar Justin Fletcher MBE tells us about his influences as he steps out to a venue near you for his all-singing and dancing live show Justin Live – The Big Tour!

We share a taste of Nadiya’s Fast Flavours by published by Penguin Michael Joseph (£22)

David Robinson, Director of Templar Estate Planning discusses the importance of everyone having an up to date and valid Will. If you do not have a Will or changes have happened in your life, please read on!

We’re serving up a taster from The Gut-Loving Cookbook by Alana & Lisa MacFarlane which is out this month, published by Pavilion Books

Local television star & bushcraft expert Ray Mears, 57, tells us more about his new We Are Nature book & theatre show to help us “tune in and turn on” to nature…

Once There Was A Bear, a new prequel to mark the 95th anniversary of the classic Winnie-The-Pooh. With so much uncertainty in the world the familiar, beloved characters from our childhood are more welcome than ever.

A move to McCarthy Stone’s Jupiter House in Milton Keynes has helped give a retired newsagent a social network and greater peace of mind

We’re offering a taste of Christmas at River Cottage by Lucy Brazier with foreword, essays and seasonal recipes from Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, published by Bloomsbury, Priced £22.

Television star Gok Wan, 47, talks to us ahead of his dazzling star turn as the Man In The Mirror in Snow White at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre from 4th December to 2nd January

Taylor Wimpey is inviting Didcot and Harwell residents to see the latest plans for the first phase of new homes at Valley Park during a public exhibition in November.

Send some sweetness & light to loved ones with Jack & Beyond’s Christmas cakes & goodies available for delivery across the UK

We’re sharing a taste of From Gujarat With Love – 100 Authentic Indian Vegetarian Recipes by Vina Patel

Actress, singer, model & director Samantha Womack tells us about festive feelings as she stars as the White Witch in The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre as part of its UK tour

WOW! Wallingford Accessible Boat Club heroes support the Thames river clean-up with WOW-one wheelyboat

Ravneet Gill’s Sugar, I Love You: Knockout Recipes to Celebrate The Sweeter Things in Life, is out this month.

Broadcaster, artist & dad Timmy Mallett, who turns 66 this month, tells Liz Nicholls about family, football, art and his new book Utterly Brilliant – My Life’s Journey

New business launched to help separating and divorcing couples save money and stay out of court

Paul Zerdin on his Hands Free show at Camberley Theatre on Tuesday, 21st September

Liz Nicholls talks about life, laughs & lockdown saviours with comedian & dad Ed Byrne, 49, ahead of his live shows in September, including Oxford, Newbury, High Wycombe, Farnham, Camberley & Dorking

This September, Macmillan Cancer Support’s iconic Coffee Morning event is back on Friday 24th September, however you plan it and whatever your baking talents (or lack of) host your coffee morning your way and help raise millions to support the growing number of people living with cancer

A visit to Build It Live this month will help you create a home as individual as you

Pangbourne College is a co-educational day and boarding school set in 230 acres within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Why should you care what Oxfordshire will look like in 30 years’ time? This is an opportunity for older residents to leave a legacy for future generations and younger residents to have a say and live through the changes.

Creating the world in eight million stitches… On Tuesday 17 August Threads Through Creation, a magnificent embroidery display created by textile artist Jacqui Parkinson will go on show at Salisbury Cathedral.

We’re serving up two dishes from Sunshine Kitchen: Delicious Creole recipes from the Heart of the Caribbean by Vanessa Bolosier, published by Pavilion Books.

Liz Nicholls asks international classical music champion & dad Andre Rieu, 71, about life, love & music ahead of Together Again which comes to cinemas on 28th & 29th August.

Learn some simple mindfulness strategies to boost your performance at work and home while you enjoy a glass of wine.

It’s barbecue season! We’ve teamed up with home economics star Jack Monroe & Del Monte to serve this sunny delight

Singer & dad Paul Weller, 63, opens up about his new album Fat Pop (Volume I), collaborations and a hopeful return to live music.

Dust off your baking bowls, whip out your whisks and unite against dementia by signing up for Cupcake Day

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad of four Danny Goffey, 47, who will star with his Supergrass bandmates, Feeder & Sports Team at Englefield House in Theale on Friday, 23rd July, as part of the Heritage Live Concert Series.

Liz Nicholls asks singer James Arthur, about music, mental health and more. His new single September is out on 4th June, via Columbia Records, taken from his as-yet untitled album out in autumn

Show your support for Covid vaccination programme with a V-star badge thanks to mums’ mission

Families can book in to enjoy the UK’s first flying theatre ride at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort at the end of this month

Raise your glasses, it’s time to toast our Round & About Good Cheer Award winners!

Here at Gilbertson & Page our team lives and breathes dogs. Not only do we specialise in the manufacture of life stage, working and sensitive diets like hypoallergenic and grain-free recipes, but dogs run our office, well unfortunately, not quite! but there’s always one or two running about or napping by the desk.

Local illustrator Rob Jones always wanted to create a children’s book and, in Where’s Brian’s Bottom? the dream has unfolded!

InStil Design in running for Bathroom Designer of the Year award

Gemma Hardy of Hardy Training Company in Fleet explains what mental health is and how we can manage it during uncertain times

Top tips for creating your home gym. We’ve teamed up with Morgan Beilby of local design and fit-out specialists Velvaere Studios to help you create the perfect home/work balance.

Liz Nicholls chats to survival expert, dad & TV star Ed Stafford, 45, about life, lockdown & the summer family wilderness camps he has helped devise in the South East.

Suze Morrison, founder of Gourmet Glow, has teamed up with The Watercress Company to offer some healthy meals

“Cry God for Harry, England and St George..!” Pit your wits against our Which William quiz in honour of Shakespeare & St George’s Day

Celebrate the UK’s first ever #BlossomWatch day in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

Walk this way! Chilterns Walking Festival is back from 22nd May to 6th June with more than 80 guided walks to enjoy

Treat yourself to a day out and some shopping at Henley Decor Fair over the late bank holiday weekend 27th to 31st May 2021

Love your kitty? Adore your doggy? We always knew that we Brits loved our pets passionately, but the last year has deepened our appreciation for our animal companions!

Pinch punch first of the month… it’s April’s Fools Day! This is a tradition that some say dates back to Chaucer here in the UK.

Here we are, a full year after lockdown was announced. Let’s face it, tempers feel a little bit frayed this week, which is natural, really, as we approach the final furlong towards (hopeful) freedom!

Plant or garden dilemma? Grab a free Gardeners’ Question Time Plant Clinic slot with garden guru & Miracle-Gro this week.

A needle phobia is quite common – it’s thought to be a problem for about 1 in 10 of us. Phil Day gives some advice to those worried about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming, and the sun is shining: spring is here!

Getting the right vitamin supplements to make you Zoom ready! As millions across the world continue to interact online, people are spending a record amount of time video chatting.

Comments from Phil Day, Superintendent Pharmacist at Pharmacy2U, the UK’s first and largest online pharmacy

The clocks go forward on March 28 – the start of daylight savings. This means one less hour in bed, so prepare to feel extra sleepy that day!

Jess Gillam tells us about music’s power to connect us and looks ahead to the Investec International Music Festival which will take place in Surrey Hills as soon as safely possible.

We’ve cooked up a sneaky slice of The National Trust Book of Baking by Sybil Kapoor, which is out on 15th April, with these heart-warming spring recipes.

Author & dad David Walliams, 49, talks about life & the arts ahead of the adaptation of his novel Billionaire Boy as a Covid-safe Car Park Party

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday so why not show her how much she means by making these sweet treats packed with healthy ingredients and love

Time for wildlife – help ensure the survival of beautiful African wild animals by supporting two amazing charities

Gardarica offers ‘living walls’ tailor-made to the needs of your home, garden or business from design to construction

Inside Out is an education charity based in Reading focussed on improving children’s wellbeing.

Liz Nicholls asks star chef Raymond Blanc about feeding the soul in isolation, finding your calling & his surprising favourite foodstuff…

Mandira Sarkar of Mandira’s Kitchen serves up a wonderful suggestion for Mother’s Day: spiced biscuits & masala chai to deliver to your mum’s doorstep if you live close enough to her…

Discover millions of creative ways to share your life stories for future generations

Today is Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday. We’ve teamed up with Bonne Maman UK to offer you some great recipe ideas.

Love local! Fresh food delivery box for Valentine’s Day meals & restaurant quality cooking with Crop To Kitchen.

Social enterprise Maymessy is helping families learn valuable life skills – including food shopping and cooking for a family.

Billy Ocean, along with the Young Voices Choir, wish you a Lovely Day with charity single to help children’s mental health

Kirsty Prankerd, from photo keepsake retailer Write From The Heart, explains how to build a time capsule with the kids.

Try the traditional dish of Ciceri e Tria (Chickpeas and Pasta) as recommended by Godalming author Patrick Ebbs.

Star chef & hospitality champion Tom Kerridge’s new Hand & Flowers cookbook is helping us find reasons to be cheerful. We’ve teamed up to share recipes for you to cook at home.

Three times Olympic rowing gold medallist Andy Triggs Hodge started rowing because he thought it would be fun, now he is sharing that sense of fun through Race The Thames 2021, we chatted to him about his career, the importance of sport and the event taking place in March

The festive period isn’t normally associated with healthy eating, but Dr Michelle Braude of nutrition practice The Food Effect, says it doesn’t have to be this way and that many of the foods we often associate with Christmas and New Year are actually very healthy if used in the right way.

A stay at the dog-friendly The Three Daggers certainly made my tail wag, not to mention that of terrier Roger

Professor Stephen Hawking had a fascinating relationship with time and this year Bremont are marking that and honouring the eminent scientist with the launch of its Bremont Hawking watch collection.

The festive period isn’t normally associated with healthy eating, but Dr Michelle Braude of nutrition practice The Food Effect, says it doesn’t have to be this way and that many of the foods we often associate with Christmas and New Year are actually very healthy if used in the right way.

Lockdown has been challenging for many of us, for lots of different reasons, and none more so than for Sarah and Darren who are Oxfordshire County Council foster carers, who were staying at home with five children.

The World of Mythical Creatures is coming to The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in spring 2021

A new cook book Food & Kindness is raising funds for Oxfordshire’s Sobell House hospice with help from local restaurants

We’ve partnered up with (Parents And Children Together) to highlight the #YouCanAdopt campaign and encourage you to consider adopting

Did you know in the UK alone we have more than 2,500 varieties of apple? Enough for you to try a different one every day for more than seven years and what better day to start then on October 21st, Apple Day. Why not try these recipes to start with…

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Sea for Yourself is encouraging us to cook with fresh fish caught in UK seas, so ‘see for yourself’ how healthy and easy it can be

Fishing is a reel-ly big pull for millions of people and what can be better than sitting by the river in the sunshine – you may fin-ish up with a big catch you’ll have something to carp on about to your friends!

We’ve never appreciated being outside more than we do now and with more gradually opening up to us, let’s get out and enjoy it

Nutritionist Abi Barclay-Watt has some tips on how to curb those cravings

With many of us having more time on our hands, there’s never been a better time to learn something new

To say TV presenter Julia Bradbury loves the outdoors would be an understatement, so much so that she set up The Outdoor Guide website packed with wonderful walks, picturesque pubs to stay in and everything you need to get out and enjoy yourself

We’ve never appreciated being outside more than we do now and with more gradually opening up to us, let’s get out and enjoy it

Watercress is healthy, delicious and packed full of goodness – one 85g bag provides more than the recommended daily amount of vitamin C to help boost your immune system. It’s in season until October so get creating now!

Our Armed Forces are something for us to be proud of at any time as they work to keep us safe and now they are helping to fight coronavirus

The popular annual Wallingford Vehicle Rally & Parade has been cancelled this year but the organisers are keeping their fingers crossed for a ‘mini lockdown parade’ on August 2nd.

Huge thanks goes out to all those who have been making scrubs in their homes and the schools coming together to make face shields for our NHS and key workers

Join Mr Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger in GSC’s online Wind in the Willows

Read about the dedication of staff and volunteers at local charity Citizens Advice Oxfordshire South and Vale.

Taylor Wimpey’s Oxfordshire developments to reopen to customers

Chawton House virtual garden festival

Young people are being urged to help shape West Oxfordshire District Council’s response to the climate emergency.

We’ve all got closer to nature over the past few weeks as we spend more time in our gardens and take time to appreciate what’s around us.

Surrey Hills advises you to stay away – for now!

Join Rock Choir’s 24-hour fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness Week

Celebrate VE Day at home – sing, dance and raise a glass to toast Second World War heroes

Local artists open up virtual exhibition for Oxfordshire Artweeks Festiva

Coronavirus: Get help if you can’t pay household bills

Resolve coronavirus-related sleep problems with the help of hypnotherapy

#SAVEOURVENUES campaign launched to help grassroots music

With the majority of us spending more time at home at the moment how about lavishing some love on your home and considering how you can improve it, Karen Neville looks at some ways to make the most of your home…

Teenagers take the Cotswold Challenge and showcase your skills

Take the 2.6 Challenge and help boost the UK’s charities

Qualified natural chef Jo Keyes shares some wholesome recipes devised in her Time To Nourish kitchen for body, mind & soul

Advice for how you can freshen up your home especially if you’re looking to sell

Oxford Town and Gown is going home!

Enjoy the wonderful world of wildlife online

Co-parenting during the Coronavirus lockdown

A new app makes it easy to thank the unsung heroes in your community at a time when we’ve never needed them more

Your dogs will be barking mad for these home bakes

Home schooling tips to help you learn as your child does

Churches in Newbury are reaching new congregations with online services helping us through these difficult times

Enjoy the theatre from the comfort of your sofa courtesy of National Theatre at Home via YouTube

Getting some fresh air in the current situation is so important. 

Staying at home is not ideal but there’s lots to get on with in the garden.

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

You’re never too old to enjoy an Easter egg hunt which is lucky for you as there are some cracking ones to enjoy!

What better way can there be to mark spring than to get out in the garden? Karen Neville gathers some inspiring gardens worth visiting.

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

Help Barry the non-swimming pig 

Make your own secret garden for wildlife 

Here are some present ideas ahead of Mothering Sunday on 22nd March

Plans are blooming for the ninth annual Garden Re-Leaf Day, which takes place on Friday, 13th March. 

Thursday is the annual worldwide celebration of books and reading that is World Book Day.

Never has the saying ‘nice as pie’ been so apt – who doesn’t love a tasty pastry pie and what better time to indulge than in British Pie Week.

Host a supper club on 7th March and raise funds for Eva’s Friends

Fi Harding tells us more about Chiltern Arts Festival 2020 which takes place at various venues between Friday 28th February and Saturday 7th March

Fitness star Joe Wicks –AKA The Body Coach – has teamed up with cancer charity Macmillan to share some veggie recipes for March

Whatever your vintage or passion, March is a great month for motoring enthusiasts.

Liz Nicholls asks Clare Balding about life, sport and our beloved pets as she launches Dogcast With Clare Balding

“Golf is a good walk spoiled” according to some but to others there’s nothing like the challenge of hitting that small round ball to the best of your ability, avoiding hazards and wayward shots along the course and eventually seeing it drop in the hole.

Yesterday marked the start of Real Bread Week and today it’s the turn of Cornish Pasty Week.

Did you know this week is Real Bread Week? It’s the annual celebration of additive-free loaves and the people who make them.

Anton DuBeke and Erin Boag will bring Dance those Magical Movies to Reading’s Hexagon this March

Talented stars from Ascot, Crowthorne and Sandhurst will dazzle you this month at the 49th South East Berks Gang Show. Sandra Sidey tells us more…

Through a series of more than 40 workshops and a touring exhibition, the newly-launched community heritage project, Lost Letters, will engage people across Surrey in the lost art of letter writing.

Talented stars from Ascot, Crowthorne and Sandhurst will dazzle you this month at the 49th South East Berks Gang Show. Sandra Sidey tells us more…

Make the world a better place with a random act of kindness 

Didcot’s Cornerstone Arts Centre is hosting a youth festival at half-term

With so much misinformation out there here are Abi Barclay-Watt’s 25 nutritional truths – no fads!

Matt Richardson chats about his show at the Cornerstone.

Tips on how to keep your home warm & safe in the colder months

Abingdon’s music venue lines up another great programme for 2020

Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition comes to The Base at Greenham

Max & Ivan bring their show Commitment to Reading tomorrow (6th February).

Go with the Flow at Godalming art gallery’s new exhibition

What started as a family surprise has developed into an app letting you countdown to celebrations and special events – a digital advent for any occasion, any time.

Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and all its benefits

Liz Nicholls chats to singer Russell Watson about his tour

We’ve put together some articles about planning for later life care as well as staying healthy & stimulated in our February guide.

We’ve teamed up with Tilda to serve up some recipes to make the most of their new flavoured easy-cook sachets

Active minds and active bodies are on the curriculum at the University of the Third Age

Make money from your passion at Pop-Up Business School in Didcot

Scale new heights with this year’s films with the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 

New online map helps people find health research in Thames Valley 

Join snowdrop walk and support Child Bereavement UK 

The ways of getting in shape are constantly changing as this year’s trends suggest

The new “Dogs Welcome” campaign has taken off in Wallingford

Want a change of job and need some help writing that perfect CV? Judith Coslett has some great advice

Welcome to the first education extra of 2020, we had an impressive array of entries for our story writing competition and they all prove what a talented bunch you are!

If we each make small changes to our lives we can collectively make a huge impact to protect our planet for future generations. Here are some positive ideas…

Liz Nicholls asks award-winning presenter and biologist Liz Bonnin about school, the live tour of the BBC’s Planet Earth II this spring and how we can all do our bit.

We share two exclusive recipes from Ollie Hunter’s brand new sustainable cookbook with two copies up for grabs

This festive season, look no further than Windsor Great Park as the setting for your family time together.

Book in for the smash-hit West End musical Motown The Musical which roars into the New Theatre Oxford from Tuesday, 17th December to Saturday, 4th January.

Father Christmas will take time out of his busy schedule to hop on board the Cholsey & Wallingford Railway again this month

Liz Nicholls reviews the newly opened Ivy Oxford Brasserie.

Take part in the Santa & Elf fun runs in Hindhead, Godalming and Farnborough this month to raise money for a life-changing charity.

Please join us in supporting the Children’s Air Ambulance whose life-saving helicopters are going green. Anna Phillips tells us more.

Please join us in supporting the Children’s Air Ambulance whose life-saving helicopters are going green. Anna Phillips tells us more.

Michelle Miley takes some time out to indulge in an afternoon of relaxation and pampering at Donnington Valley near Newbury in Berkshire

Local dad David Lamont, founder of Plastic Free Home, offers his tips on how we can enjoy a more planet-friendly season

Secret Santa founder Courtney Hughes has been helping to spread festive cheer for seven years and now does so all year round

Making a difference to young people’s lives 

Round & About Magazine is publishing its popular annual eight-page Adult Health & Social Care Supplement in February 2020.

Local children set to star in Pinocchio at the Cornerstone

Steve Warner enjoys Ghost’s performance at SSE Arena Wembley on Friday

Pantomimes are many children’s first experience of the theatre and what a way to start!

We’ve teamed up with multisensory creators Sam Bompas and Harry Parr to serve up some cocktail fresh recipes from The Bompas & Parr Cocktail Book

Television star, singer and father of five Rob Brydon, 54, talks about his life & career ahead of his new Songs & Stories tour

It’s pandemonium! Parrots flock to Birdland Park & Gardens

Celebrating 80 years of giving invaluable advice in South Oxfordshire

Christmas exhibition at Wallingford Art Club 

Guildford’s Carolyn Ledger explains more about Naturally Wrapt – the planet-friendly business she launched this year, in addition to her job as a SEN teacher

Ella Reeves reviews Lovely Bones at Oxford Playhouse

Top Dog Film Festival, comes to Abingdon

The smash-hit comes to Swindon

Nominate inspirational women for 2020

Cranford House welcomes the world’s greatest living explorer

Don’t miss your chance to dance at Downland Dance open day 

Things to do this half term Oxfordshire & Berkshire

Leading chef Laura Mason shares some recipes

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Jack Savoretti

In association with The Royal British Legion, we recognise the unseen service of the Armed Forces past and present.

Be spooked at Waddesdon this Halloween half-term 

Didcot Food Festival is on this weekend!

Be loyal to the high street in Reading and save money as you shop

WW2 veterans portraits at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum 

IF Oxford invites you to enjoy activities at more than 30 venues

Wear it pink and support breast cancer research charities 

Michaela Strachan chats to us about plastic…

First aid to be part of curriculum in state schools next year

Thousands of runners set to take to streets of Oxford and Guildford 

Don’t bottle things up on World Mental Health Day 

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The wonder of Wisley 

Cheers to CAMRA Good Beer Guide 

Take a walk around the Chilterns as the annual walking festival starts

Enjoy a walk in a local wood as we enjoy awesome autumn! 

Read about the Thames Valley Tech Awards 2019

New look for Bill’s in Newbury with chance to win dinner for six 

Our countryside & its wildlife is at risk. We encourage you to join the campaign to save our endangered hedgerows and share an exclusive extract from John Craven’s new book.

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month – support the cause by buying these items & wearing pink on Friday, 18th October

Liz Nicholls asks broadcaster & dad John Craven, 79, about his life & career ahead of his appearance at Guildford Literary Festival

Chef & restaurateur Gennaro Contaldo shares two delicious autumnal recipes from his new book Pasta Perfecto

Secret Second World War history revealed at Coleshill Underground

David Lamont shares his story about his mission to heal the planet

Get Water Smart with Wantage Life Savers

Brian Blessed chats about meeting Agatha Christie and more…

Join a memory walk against dementia

Turn sleuth and track down a great weekend of Agatha Christie-inspired activities

Abingdon Drama Club is celebrating its 75th anniversary

Michelle Miley reviews Boomtown 2019

Discover history, architecture and culture at Heritage Open Days

A light hearted look at the subject of pruning or as many people call it ‘chopping’ ‘hacking’ or ‘trimming’.

Bunkfest returns to Wallingford and there; s so much to do you’ll want to camp out and enjoy it all

September is the perfect month to book in for some R&R. Here are a few great places to enjoy some pampering treatments and time out!

Actor, comedian & writer Stephen Fry, 62, tells us about his new show Mythos: A Trilogy – Gods. Heroes. Men which is on tour this month, including Oxford & London

School days are the happiest days of your life, right? Check out our education guide and find out how you can make them really top class.

Chef & TV star Sophie Grigson shares two recipes ahead of her food & photography courses starting next month…

Hanna Pulidori explores the bustling life of Pompeii people, frozen in time, thanks to the latest exhibition at The Ashmolean

Calm, cool, classy and award-winning comedian Sindhu Vee comes to Oxford’s North Wall Arts Centre this month with her latest show Sandhog.

Liz Nicholls asks Matt Thomson, frontman of homegrown heroes The Amazons about local life and music ahead of their hotly anticipated performance at Reading Festival…

Celebrate Reading Film Theatre’s 50th anniversary & design a new logo

Windsor Castle voted one of the nation’s favourite landmarks

Enjoy a Bard classic at Blenheim Palace pop-up theatre

Lizzie Cox on the joy of outdoor swimming

Normandy 75th anniversary exhibition at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum 

Feel artists’ Presence at Cornerstone exhibition

Local mum who is stars Mamma Mia in the West End this summer

There’s still plenty to enjoy and get on with in the garden this month.

Model, racing driver, TV presenter & pub landlady Jodie Kidd, 40, tells us about life, local treasures and her foodie favourites

Watch The Vinyl Revival at Oxford’s Phoenix Playhouse 

Chef & TV star Sophie Grigson shares two recipes ahead of her food & photography courses starting next month…

We raise a toast to the many local producers wowing the world with their food & drink offerings worth your attention

Hair-raising Fringe takes over Reading

Free festival fun down by the riverside in Charlbury 

Pair to take on Kilimanjaro climb for Helen & Douglas House

Cyclist all over are gearing up for this year’s Wallingford Festival of Cycling

Bjorn Again are set to shine at the black-tie cultural extravaganza that is Henley Festival

Wimbledon starts today (1st July) so expect to see more people out with their tennis rackets and more strawberries being eaten. 

Liz Nicholls speaks to local singer-songwriter Will Young

We’ve teamed up with the team behind ZIGZAG to bring you the perfect recipes to rustle up on the grill this summer!

Archaeology and history trail unveiled at Westgate Oxford 

From classy garden furniture to wacky ornaments for your backyard there was no end to the inspiration on offer at Blenheim Palace Flower Show.

Eat Food Festival in Henley until Saturday

Show you care during Children’s Hospice Week 

It’s Independent Bookshop Week – read all about it! 

Star chef Kay Plunkett-Hogge shares two recipes from her new book Baan: Recipes & Stories From My Thai Home

Liz Nicholls asks architect, dad and TV star George Clarke, 47 about life & loves ahead of hosting Blenheim Flower Show this month

Carers Week puts the focus on 6.5million in the UK helping family and friends 

Solent Hotel & Spa in Fareham, Hampshire, has the perfect spa break and dining packages to help you hit the “reset” button and offers a great base to explore the south coast

June is one of the nicest months of the year. The days are long and the garden is now in full swing.

Hundreds will be looking forward to enjoying the popular Fun and Music in the Park on 1st June

The descendants of Abraham may have gone their separate ways, but now stand-up comedian friends Ashley Blaker and Imran Yusuf are joining forces.

Good Hotel Guide shares 10 of their top hotels in Devon with us…

Stonor Park are hosting the Knights of Royal England for a weekend of medieval jousting on the 29th – 30th June.

Add a handful of community spirit, a sprinkling of food and a big dose of fun to create The Big Lunch on 1st and 2nd June

The English Wine & Food Festival in Wallingford will showcase wines from 11 local vineyards

Could you help a child learn to read? 

Burst though bubbles and help raise funds for Helen & Douglas House 

Don’t be afraid to talk in Dementia Action Week

There are a wide variety of walks to enjoy – however you like to take yours – as part of the Chilterns Walking Festival from Saturday, 18th May to Sunday, 2nd June.

Spring is coming to its glorious end, and summer is nearly upon us.

Girls dreaming big: Crew preparing for 4,000km row across Pacific aim to inspire others

Foster carers are part of what’s often termed “the team around the child” who are responsible for the wellbeing and development of a fostered child.

Foster carers are part of what’s called “the team around the child”. As we approach Foster Care Fortnight, between 13th and 26th May, we encourage you to consider it.

Ahead of Alresford Watercress Festival on Sunday, 19th May, The Watercress Company has teamed up with chef Keri Astill Frew to share some recipes…

Today marks the start of Christian Aid Week, the national week raising money for the worldwide work of Christian Aid.

Rev up for rally: Hundreds of vintage and classic cars are set to take to the streets for this year’s Wallingford Car Rally

Jumping for joy at Abingdon Jazz Festival 

Abingdon Air & Country Show has achieved soaring success and helped lots of good causes locally so put this year’s even in your diary…

How many of the 300 exhibitors will you see and enjoy around Henley?

Make sure you catch Green Day’s American Idiot at Reading’s Hexagon this week

Join Against Breast Cancer (ABC) for a full or half marathon or a 10km sponsored walk alongside the beautiful River Thames on Sunday, 5th May.

Can you take on PACT’s Marathon in May challenge? 

An irresistibly charming tale of the loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues comes to the Reading Hexagon this week.

The blooming marvellous Chelsea Flower Show is a true horticultural highlight

I absolutely love this time of year. The countryside is awash with daffodils, tulips are starting to flower and glorious summer days in the garden really are just around the corner.

Ahead of Alresford Watercress Festival on Sunday, 19th May, The Watercress Company has teamed up with chef Keri Astill Frew to share some recipes…

The We Love Golf campaign is encouraging more women to take part in the game and enjoy the social side too

People’s Trust for Endangered Species needs your help to record Britain’s ‘big five’

Cycling, MG cars, rowing and WWII commemoration all part of an unmissable day in Abingdon 

The eleventh Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, from 8th 14th April, encourages all men to check their “bits”

Worlds Collide, the new Doctor Who escape room in Reading, proves challenging for Cherry Butler.

Enjoy an oar-some day out at the University Boat Race

Join the community event in the Abbey Grounds and witness the Passion Play

Step back in time as Didcot Railway Centre launches Lady of Legend

On your marks, get set for the sixth Treehouse 10k in Cholsey on Sunday – there’s a run for everyone and how about making it a real family affair as it’s Mother’s Day? 

Don’t be surprised if on your way to work or school this morning you see many more children than usual on their bikes, scooters or just walking. 

Fancy a night away? Refresh yourself (and perhaps your plus one) with an overnight break right here in the UK, writes Liz Nicholls.

The next couple of months are a great time to enjoy a day at the races

Shell out on some family fun at these cracking Easter egg hunts.

Parents help is at hand to get your child though their exams 

Science is for all at the ATOM Festival of Science & Technology

Pint of Life volunteer Christopher Tancock offers invaluable advice on how to save a life

Golfers’ cycling challenge to tee up funds for Against Breast Cancer

From Saturday 9th to Sunday 24th March, enjoy an exhibition of photographs, ceramics and life drawings presented by Gaby Guz and Rob Farrands.

New Oxford shop poised to cast its spell over Harry Potter fans

Our easy to make pancake recipe!

Ahead of British Pie Week, 2nd to 8th March, The Hairy Bikers share their pie recipes…

Relatives join forces to help boost Harrison’s Fund at Surrey Half Marathon

Reading Borough Council needs volunteers to take on role of costumed historical characters

Looking for some inspiration for your home and garden, the head to the Henley House & Garden Show at the weekend. 

Multi award-winning author Julia Donaldson tells us about seeing her work adapted for the stage as Zog goes on tour across the UK this month

Share photographs of Second World War vegetable plots with the RHS Dig for Victory campaign

Nominate your favourites for 2019 Thames Valley Hospitality Awards

Martin Keown kicks off building with twins, Finley and Billy Kearns, and mum and dad, Laura and Robert

The finalists have been revealed for the second South and Vale Business Awards building on the success of last year’s inaugural event.

Join children’s illustrator and learn to draw great characters at The Beacon in Wantage.

Pangbourne foodie Balwinder Kapila explains more about her new book A Pinch Of Spice.

Changing, transforming and saving lives – that is exactly what one young Didcot fundraising stalwart has done tirelessly without pause for half of his life.

Immersion Theatre return to Kenton Theatre this month with a new musical version of The Amazing Adventures of Pinocchio. Peter Anderson finds out more.

With our rapidly ageing society, the demand for elderly care at home increases and good care-givers are in high demand…

Phil Hall’s new fantasy action novel William’s Wishing Well is set in our lovely town of Wallingford.

Join animal-hating Malcolm on his trip to a farm and see how life changes at Wycombe Swan on Sunday, 17th February.

Liz Nicholls chats to actor, dad, and all-round charming man Nigel Havers, 67, who is set to star in ART at Richmond Theatre.

Ahead of Chinese New Year on Tuesday, 5th February (the Year of the Pig), local star Ching He Huang shares her wisdom…

Andy Burnham offers his guide to some of the best megalithic sites here in South East England which you can visit.

Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Later life can be full of fun & mental stimulation. In February we focus on adult care and our moving interview with Sir Jackie Stewart as well as initiatives from silverswans

A new exhibition by American artist Jeff Koons at Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum includes work never seen before in the UK.

Snow Patrol’s frontman Gary Lightbody chats about his recent move to L.A. and what goes into their shows.

Journey deep into the ocean with Blue Planet II – Live in Concert – a feast for your eyes and ears…

Ping Woolley of Mathnasium in Summertown explains how you can help your child subtract stress and add confidence!

Two favourite worlds of beauty and booze combine to create Collagin.

Following on from her hugely successful Keeping it Classy tour, Suzi Ruffell brings her show Nocturnal to Oxford on Friday, 1st February.

Goring Gap Boat Club is offering new opportunities for those who want to row their own sculls on this beautiful, quiet stretch of the Thames.

James Mather shares the story behind the 1,200-year-old journey of his remarkable find.

Robin Shuckburgh explains more about the Society for the Protection of Bampton (SPB) and how you can get involved.

Iris Lloyd explains more about her “now or never” approach to writing, having written her first novel at the age of 70 and just published her latest.

Holywell Music & Folk will host the internationally acclaimed star Teddy Thompson on Sunday, 3rd February.

Enjoy a fabulous comedy-drag-boxing-musical extravaganza from The Wardrobe Theatre at Oxford’s The North Wall this month.

Use your “little grey cells” to help solve a double murder at Goring Village Hall.

Former Young Musician of the Year Jennifer Pike will be playing the piece that won her the title when she appears at Marlborough College.

Robinson Crusoe and the Pirates, by Alan P Frayn, will mark the start of Kennington Amateur Dramatic Society’s 40th anniversary celebrations.

School days are the happiest days of your life, right? Check out our education guide and find out how you can make them really top class.

Lucy Radford of Abingdon charity Sumatran Orangutan Society explains more about the plight of and how to help this majestic endangered creature.

Strictly star Ian Waite’s life was changed by the joy of dance and you can channel the same benefits thanks to FitSteps…

Celebrities galore and a great day out!

We chat to academic, writer and broadcaster Alice Roberts ahead of her tour Digging for Britain

Liz Nicholls reflects on a tumultuous year in world politics, thanks to Tim Benson and the talented cartoonists who have depicted 2018 in satirical pictures…

Star chef Dipna Anand shares some Punjabi-inspired vegan recipes to warm the cockles as we enter a new year

Another year beginning and I can’t think of a better task than to sit in front of a roaring fire scanning the new seed catalogues! I am often asked what veg can I grow NOW?

One of Britain’s top comedians, Hal Cruttenden brings his stand-up show to Maidenhead’s Norden Farm this month.

Cherry Butler ends up all at sea in Reading’s newest escape room, Blackbeard’s Treasure at Escape Hunt.

Wishes in the Wind, A Christmas story by Chris Meredith

On Monday, St Christopher’s Fellowship launched its Christmas fundraising appeal. They’re raising £20,000 to help make sure children in care and young care leavers don’t feel lonely this Christmas.

How do dadimas aka grandmothers self-care?

Caroline Baird explains more about a new short film showing the impact of major development on the rural community of Culham.

Why not enjoy a magical journey on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway through the south Oxfordshire countryside and visit Santa in his grotto?

Make a date to see contemporary folk singer-songwriter Emily Mae Winters perform on Saturday, 8th December, with Holywell Music & Folk.

Anton du Beke chats to Peter Anderson about writing his new novel One Enchanted Evening ahead of another UK-wide dance tour with Erin Boag in January.

On Friday, 14th December, support The Hands Up foundation, established by the locally born artist and illustrator, George Butler and three friends.

Peter Anderson chats to children’s TV star Justin Fletcher MBE, 48, ahead of another star turn delighting families as we hit pantomime season.

Here are some indulgent yet wholesome and uncomplicated recipe ideas to help keep us grounded throughout this mad month.

Peter Anderson chats to Alan Digweed, AKA Tweedy The Clown, ahead of his star turn in Aladdin at Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre.

Ricky Oakley, who stars as Dick Whittington in this year’s Oxford Playhouse pantomime, chats to Peter Anderson.

Interview with Craig Revel Horwood, Strictly pantomime star.

The Prodigy brought their No Tourists tour to London’s Ally Pally on Wednesday night as part of their European live tour

Katie Melua tells us about her latest tour, what she’s learnt in her 15-year career, and why her grandad is still her biggest fan.

Turkey is a traditional favourite but there are so many choices of meat when it comes to the festive table, and many excellent local producers.

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We chat to Scottish and Oxford-based television presenter of Coast vs Country

With the autumn rugby internationals on the horizon, we chat to rugby legend and father Will Greenwood.

Round & About Magazine expands in to its ninth county as the family business continues to fly the flag for print publishing

We talk to Fulhamites Gracie and Sophie – aka Squirrel Sisters – about their mission to bring their vegan snack bar start-up to the masses

find effective natural relief for joint and muscle inflammation this winter

Gin is enjoying a resurgence in popularity, with a wealth of interesting spirits produced right here on our doorstep.

Jamie Stevens, hairdresser to the stars including Hugh Grant and Olly Murs, talks frankly about the sensitive topic of balding – and how to combat it

Gin-lovers! Check out this Lucky Neem cocktail recipe courtesy of Kricket in White City, London

It is a challenge to identify the plants, know how they are pruned and then carry it out. Cathie has some advice for those brave enough to venture out!

In the heart of winter sometimes we crave informal, uncomplicated, wholesome food. These recipes will provide comfort and nourishment through the festive period.

October to me is all about wholesome, nutritious, heart-warming, health-giving food.

Actress, activist and mum Joanna Lumley, 72, talks tigers, tickets and taking life in her stride as she embarks upon her solo UK tour It’s All About Me.

Liz Nicholls chats to Simon Clinton, founder of Save Wild Tigers

Henley resident, Huseyin Djemil, launches Towards Recovery service to support people addicted to drugs and/or alcohol, after National Lottery funding

Liz Nicholls chats to singer-songwriter and dad Rick Astley, 52, about making his new album and having the best of both worlds

Are you a parent of a child with SEND (special educational needs and/or disabilities) in Oxfordshire?

Kevin Leivers of The Naked Pharmacy explains how parents can help boost children’s mental health to cope with their learning journey at school

Fill your garden with these beautiful Michaelmas Daisies flowers, says Cathie’s Garden Army, and have beautiful blooms in Autumn

We asked Merlin Labron Johnson, star chef at London’s Portland and The Conduit, his kitchen titbits ahead of his appearance, with many more talents, at The Big Feastival

One word sums up Wychwood Forest Fair, on Sunday, 2nd September, and that’s the word ‘local’. They are looking for local talent, could you pitch in?

September signifies a change of the seasons, woodland walks and cosy evenings in. These following recipes should provide comfort & nourishment

Susannah Steel traverses rooftops and rainforests with prize-winning author Katherine Rundell to explore children’s literature and her inspiration

Ella Reeves enjoys a summer highlight at the newly renovated historic gastropub The Bear & Ragged Staff in Appleton Road, Cumnor.

Enjoying food with your family, is always a great combination, add music, great attractions and a festival and that’s a whole new take on fun!

The Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC) mission is to make “messing about on the river” enjoyable for everyone, to do this, they need a Wheelyboat

Reaching your full potential is the name of the game at Abingdon RFC, writes Sam Colmer, the club’s chairman of the mini and youth teams

Between Wednesday 22nd and Saturday 25th August, take your little minnows to enjoy Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales, adapted from the best-selling books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, at Oxford Playhouse

Guess the correct amount of macarons in this tower and you could win four tickets to the all-star Didcot Food Festival on Saturday, 27th October

Summer is here which means al fresco aplenty and Katie Kingsley has rustled up some delicious ideas to enjoy on the side!

Our beautiful part of the world is full of fantastic food & drink producers. We uncork some of our favourites to enjoy this summer…

We chat to Paul Clerehugh, the star chef of The Crooked Billet and London Street Brasserie about his summer favourites…

Journey to Neverland thanks to an open-air musical production of Peter Pan by the Immersion Theatre team, writes Peter Anderson