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Gardening: Veggie patch

Another year beginning and I can’t think of a better task than to sit in front of a roaring fire…

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Blackbeard’s Treasure at Escape Hunt

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

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Wishes in the Wind

Wishes in the Wind, A Christmas story by Chris Meredith

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Show you care this Christmas

On Monday, St Christopher’s Fellowship launched its Christmas fundraising appeal. They’re raising £20,000 to help make sure children in care…

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Self-care: granny knows best

How do dadimas aka grandmothers self-care?

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Green Belt: film focus on Culham

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

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Santa by train!

Why not enjoy a magical journey on the Cholsey and Wallingford Railway through the south Oxfordshire countryside and visit Santa…

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Winters tale: folk music in Oxford

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

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Story lines: Anton du Beke

Anton du Beke chats to Peter Anderson about writing his new novel One Enchanted Evening ahead of another UK-wide dance…

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Mr Tumble talks to us

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

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Peace offerings: Christmas recipes

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

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Clowning around: Cheltenham panto star

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

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Win Binoclarity book & unique artwork

Earlier this year we featured Thomas Newport’s book Binoclarity charting his journey along the River Thames, the characters and stories bringing it to life and now Thomas is offering the chance to win a copy and limited edition artwork

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Win! A treat at The Store 

One lucky winner can win a stay for two people with dinner at The Treadwell Restaurant at Store in Oxford 

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Win! A Lucy Quartermaine jewellery set 

One lucky winner can win a stunning pair of silver teardrop earrings and necklace from Lucy Quartermaine 

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