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What was school really like in Britain in the early 1960s?

Richard Perceval Graves’ new memoir, Imperial Dreams, offers a fascinating glimpse into school, childhood and British society during the early 1960s.

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600 Oxfordshire children to meet Adam Kay and Henry Paker at Wantage Literary Festival

Adam Kay and Henry Paker are heading to The Beacon to inspire more than 600 young readers as part of Wantage Literary Festival.

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How GASP Motor Project is helping Surrey young people find confidence through hands-on learning

Guildford-based GASP Motor Project is helping hundreds of young people build confidence, practical skills and qualifications.

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How dance, drama and art are helping Surrey children learn with confidence

Surrey charity Delight uses dance, drama, art and storytelling to help children develop confidence, creativity and resilience.

From AI to archaeology: explore lifelong learning at Oxford

From archaeology to AI and health sciences, discover flexible courses designed for adult learners at the University of Oxford.

Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind Britain’s monarchs

Lucy Worsley tells Liz Nicholls the surprising stories behind our monarchy ahead of the publication of her new book Queens and Kings.

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Want to make a difference? Help a child discover the joy of reading with ABC to Read

ABC to Read is looking for more Berkshire volunteers to help children improve their literacy skills.

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The Oxfordshire charity helping children with dyslexia find their confidence

Discover how Oxfordshire Dyslexia Association’s Saturday School is helping children with dyslexia build confidence, develop skills and thrive at school.

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How parents can support their children in sport without putting on the pressure

From focusing on effort rather than results to letting coaches coach, discover how parents can help young athletes enjoy sport.

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Experience ‘capital comfort’ at London’s boutique hotel: The Pilgrm

Located less than five minutes from Paddington Station, The Pilgrm offers boutique charm and thoughtful details.

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Care options: Where your heart is

Wherever you call home in later life, make the most of your golden years with assistance and advice.

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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…

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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

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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.

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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

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February recipes: Sweet dreams

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

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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

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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.

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November recipes: Passage to India

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

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October recipes: Sweet spot

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

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Star Q&A: Lesley Joseph

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

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Star Q&A: Kim Wilde

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.

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Star Q&A: Katherine Jenkins

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

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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…

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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.

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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

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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!

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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…

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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.

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30 years

ABOUT US

Over the Years

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2025

Round & About now have 31 editions reaching over 620,000 homes each month

22 employees, and over 600 businesses advertising each month

2019

The team won gold for Commercial Team of the Year and Regional Media Brand of the Year

at the British Media Awards 2019

2016

Round & About held
the first of two SO
Food Festivals

in Wallingford in September