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Tony Christie & his band at Crooked Billet
From legendary Glastonbury Pyramid Stage to The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row – iconic songsmith entertainer performs up close & personal at the intimate Crooked Billet – October 7th & 8th
White Horse Festival autumn highlights
White Horse Festival invites you to enjoy extraordinary experiences, in harmony with nature, between 2nd & 5th October
Roast with the most at Donnington
The restaurant at Donnington & Co (formerly Donnington Valley) has been lavished in some hearty doses of TLC… perfect timing to pop by and try an epic roast
The Abbey School
The Abbey is a remarkable multi-award-winning 3-18 all girls community of learning and brilliant experiences, It is a place of curiosity, adventurous spirits, and the excitement of discovery
Education Guide Autumn 2025
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Win! Funky printware gifts from Storigraphic
One lucky reader can win a Wrap Editions 001 book of bold and beautiful papers, and a set of three Hornsea notebooks from Storigraphic
Janet Street-Porter “Off The Leash”
One of Loose Women’s most outspoken panellists is on tour with Janet Street-Porter Off The Leash which starts on 11th September at The Kenton in Henley
In Search of Beethoven with John Suchet
John Suchet chats to Liz Nicholls about Beethoven, and his deeply personal journey in the footsteps of his problematic hero, in his absorbing new book, ahead of Marlborough Lit Fest
Best Rose Wines For 2025
Round & About’s resident wine columnist, Giles Luckett reveals his pick of the bunch summer rose wine
Free your child from smartphones’ grips!
“We’re not anti-tech, we’re pro childhood,” says Gemma Taylor who is championing Smartphone Free Childhood
Newbury Theatre Autumn Programme: What to See
Live arts, music icons and festive cheer are all on the bill for the new season at Newbury’s Corn Exchange …
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Remember Monday Q&A ahead of Blenheim
Not long to go until and another star-spangled Nocturne Live against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace! Remember Monday share their thoughts ahead of supporting The Corrs and Natalie Imbruglia on 21st June
Saddle up for Newbury Cycle Festival
Get on your bike and join in the fun at the inaugural Newbury Cycle Festival on Saturday, 14th June
The enduring charm of Midsomer Murders
Bucks tour guide Tony Long ponders the enduring appeal of Midsomer Murders 28 years later…
Blenheim Food Festival – Star Q&A with Melissa Hemsley
Former private chef turned food columnist, best-selling cookbook author, real food activist and sustainability champion Melissa Hemsley chats to us ahead of Blenheim Palace Food Festival, 24th to 26th May
Hampshire Hobbits tale to theatre tour
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
Windsor Local History Group open day
You're all invited to find out more about this friendly group, between 11am & 4pm on Saturday, 2nd November Now …
Catch wondrous Willie Dowling live
Book your tickets to see Willie Dowling perform The Simpleton in Bracknell and Milton Keynes.
Vintage vehicles at Woodcote Rally
Heritage transport at its very best is on display at Woodcote Rally, July 13th & 14th, and as Andy Crockett tells us the event has much more to offer too.
Readi for pop and more
The three-day all-ages charity festival by the bank of the Thames in Caversham returns from July 12th to 14th raising funds for the local community.
A Night at the Musicals 2
After the success of last year’s fundraising event, Fiona Cox and friends are again taking you on a musical journey.
Delicious Middle Eastern Dishes: Noor Murad’s Lugma Recipes
Discover flavourful Lugma recipes from Noor Murad’s cookbook Lugma: Abundant Dishes & Stories from My Middle East. Plus, win a copy!
Recipes from The Bell at Ramsbury
James Graham, talented head chef at The Bell at Ramsbury shares two gorgeous recipes to make and tuck into at home
Recipes from The White Hart, Fyfield
We’re sharing two recipes from The White Hart in Fyfield, which was recently named one of the UK’s top 50 gastropubs
Fryer tuck! Easy air fryer recipes
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
Recipes from The Golden Ball, Henley
Priya & Ben Watson of The Golden Ball in Lower Assendon share two special winter recipes which have the ‘wow’ factor!
Game on! Venison recipes for autumn
We’re sharing two recipes using venison, a sustainable, ethical local meat, thanks to Chiltern Venison & Robin Popham of Create Terroir.
Tucking In! Recipes by Sophie Wyburd
We’re sharing a taste from Tucking In by Sophie Wyburd who is the star chef at this month’s Wild Feast in Otmoor Farm in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
Recipes with Clodagh McKenna
We’re sharing two recipes to make the most of the last of summer thanks to Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna.
Green & easy! Wonderful watercress recipes
May brings us the start of British watercress season, thanks to The Watercress Company’s recipes
Recipes from Gennaro’s new Verdure cookbook
We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Verdure: Big and bold recipes to pack your plate with veg by Gennaro Contaldo (Pavilion Books).
Recipes from The Skint Cook
We’re sharing a taste of inspiration from The Skint Cook, by Jamie Oliver’s Cookbook Challenge TV series finalist Ian Bursnall, out on 18th January
Tom Kerridge chef Star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to Tom Kerridge, the double-Michelin starred chef who opened The Hand & Flowers 20 years ago & The Coach 10 years ago
Star Q&A with Tim Rice ahead of tour
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
Star Q&A exclusive with Tom Parker Bowles
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.
Star Q&A with gardening guru Adam Frost
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
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Star Q&A
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
Kate Mosse Labyrinth Live Star Q&A
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
Wycombe Swan panto star Vernon Star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to Radio 2 star & dad Vernon Kay who stars in Aladdin at Wycombe Swan, 13th December to 5th January
Star Q&A with Craig Revel Horwood
Director & choreographer of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical gives us an insight into the stage show.
Star Q&A with chef Clodagh McKenna
Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna tells Liz Nicholls a few of her favourite things.
Towersey Festival Q&A with Billy Bragg
Liz Nicholls chats to singer songwriter and activist Billy Bragg who will star at the last ever Bucks highlight Towersey Festival – the 60th highlight – from 23rd to 26th August, and urges you to book your tickets.
Star Q&A with Dizzee Rascal
Liz Nicholls shares a chat with Dizzee Rascal MBE who headlines Party In The Paddock at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, 17th August.
Win! Cary Arms & Spa stay
One lucky reader can win a B&B stay at Cary Arms & Spa in Babbacombe, Devon
Win! A Jana Reinhardt jewellery set
One lucky reader can win a matching silver set from ethical jewellery brand Jana Reinhardt, worth £200
Win! Funky printware gifts from Storigraphic
One lucky reader can win a Wrap Editions 001 book of bold and beautiful papers, and a set of three Hornsea notebooks from Storigraphic
Win! A Vaasu feast for four
We’ve teamed up with Atul Kochhar and his team to offer you the chance to win a feast for four people, thanks to the amazing Vaasu in Marlow
Win! Cary Arms & Spa stay
One lucky reader can win a B&B stay at Cary Arms & Spa in Babbacombe, Devon
Win! A Jana Reinhardt jewellery set
One lucky reader can win a matching silver set from ethical jewellery brand Jana Reinhardt, worth £200
Win! Funky printware gifts from Storigraphic
One lucky reader can win a Wrap Editions 001 book of bold and beautiful papers, and a set of three Hornsea notebooks from Storigraphic
Win! A Vaasu feast for four
We’ve teamed up with Atul Kochhar and his team to offer you the chance to win a feast for four people, thanks to the amazing Vaasu in Marlow
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2025
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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