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5 ways to elevate your garden this spring and summer
Give your garden a new lease of life this season, whether you’re taking care of your lawn, planting, or completely redesigning to create your own oasis.
10 of the best places to go fruit picking – within easy reach of London
From sun-ripened strawberries to pumpkin-filled autumn fields, these pick-your-own farms near London offer the ultimate seasonal day out.
Astrology & Tarot for April 2026
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
Designing the ideal indoor-outdoor home with Vivus Interiors
Liz Nicholls chats to Tanya Lippuner, founder and lead designer of Vivus Interiors, a female-led interior design team.
10 perfect picnic spots across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire
Discover our favourite local spots to roll out a blanket and make the most of the warmer months.
10 must-try wines to sip and savour this spring
Round & About Magazine’s resident wine columnist, Giles Luckett, recommends the best wines for spring dining.
Summer’s on the way – time to wake up your garden and make the most of outdoor living
Summer’s on the way – hurray! So it’s time to wake up your garden so you can enjoy it to the max.
Star Q&A: Horticulturist and author, David Domoney
Liz Nicholls chats to gardener and author David Domoney.
14 artisan food producers to try in the South East this spring
Spring’s here, and the South East is bursting with local flavour. From vineyards and pick-your-own farms to artisan cheeses and small-batch spirits, these are the must-visit producers this season.
The Ivy Collection reveals special menu for Mother’s Day 2026
From breakfast to dinner, treat your mum – and mother-figures – to an exclusive set menu at The Ivy, with a complimentary box of chocolates and tulips to take home.
Hop into Easter: best fun-filled activities across the South East
From egg-citing hunts and crafty workshops to family-friendly days out, we’ve rounded up some of the best activities near you to make this spring holiday extra special.
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Respect your elders! Five recipes
August is the zenith of elderflower season, with this floral yet tropical flavoured plant gracing many a hedgerow in this gorgeous part of the world.
August recipes: Feast of fun
Ching He Huang & Lizzie Acker are two of the chefs on the sizzling line-up for the Big Feastival in Oxfordshire, 26th-28th August, so they’ve served up these summer tasters…
July recipes: Blooming Great Tea Party
Tea parties have been a real feature of the summer so far after June’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations so carry on with a Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie
June recipes: Heavenly honey
Manuka honey is not only good for your gut and your skin but its soothing properties can also help your overall wellbeing.
May recipes: Green queens
We’re celebrating the green goodness with two brunch recipes to herald Alresford Watercress Festival
April recipes: Feed your family
Say bye-bye to boring dinners with exciting recipes from Chefs In Schools, by Nicole Pisani & Joanna Weinberg
March recipes: Dinners for winners
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
February recipes: Sweet dreams
We share a taste of Nadiya’s Fast Flavours by published by Penguin Michael Joseph (£22)
January recipes: Gut Reaction
We’re serving up a taster from The Gut-Loving Cookbook by Alana & Lisa MacFarlane which is out this month, published by Pavilion Books
December recipes: Comfort & joy
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.
November recipes: Passage to India
We’re sharing a taste of From Gujarat With Love – 100 Authentic Indian Vegetarian Recipes by Vina Patel
David Gray prepares for Nocturne Live
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.
Star Q&A: James Blunt
Musician & dad James Blunt, 48, chats to Liz Nicholls ahead of his performances at Cornbury & more festivals this summer…
Star Q&A: Toyah Willcox
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…
Star Q&A: Steve Backshall
Explorer, naturalist, presenter & dad Steve Backshall MBE, 48, talks to Liz Nicholls ahead of his Ocean show at a venue near you.
Star Q&A: Kelly Jones
Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Kelly Jones as the Stereophonics release their new album Oochya and hit the road for their UK tour
Star Q&A: Justin Fletcher
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!
Star Q&A: Ray Mears
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…
Star Q&A: Paul Stellar
Singer & dad Paul Weller, 63, opens up about his new album Fat Pop (Volume I), collaborations and a hopeful return to live music.
Star Q&A: Danny Goffey
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.
Star Q&A: James Arthur
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
Star Q&A: Ed Stafford
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.
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