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National Garden Scheme spaces to visit in Berkshire
Need some inspiration for your garden? Visit an NGS garden near you, as part of another record-breaking fundraising year thanks to the National Garden Scheme.
£2,000 prize up for grabs as Evolve Film Festival calls for young filmmakers
Young creatives are being encouraged to get behind the camera and submit their short films to the Evolve Film Festival, with the chance to win an exclusive £2,000 professional studio experience.
Newbury & Thatcham Repair Café: Fix it, don’t throw it away
“Don’t throw it away – get it fixed,” says Rebecca Foster from the Newbury and Thatcham Repair Café.
Go on a reading quest this month and enter an enchanted world with Felicity Fire
It’s World Book Day this month, so kids, put down your phones and pick up a book instead.
Young entrepreneurs wanted for Newbury Young Traders Market
Aspiring entrepreneurs can test their business ideas, trade face-to-face with customers, and promote their products to a wider audience for free at the special Young Traders Market this May.
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.
Spire Thames Valley Hospital awarded gold for commitment to patient safety
The National Joint Registry (NJR) has awarded Spire Thames Valley Hospital with Gold Level status after successfully completing a national programme of local data audits.
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.
Treat mum to a countryside escape in Newbury this Mother’s Day
Looking to treat mum to an unforgettable Mother’s Day in 2026? Newbury’s charming boutique pub and hotel, Hare & Hounds, has pulled together a full weekend of celebrations to make her feel extra special.
Relive your childhood hits with James B Partridge at Reading Hexagon
Sing along to childhood hits with Britain’s favourite schoolteacher at the Reading Hexagon this April. Viral sensation James B Partridge …
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Celebrate British Pie Week at The Savill Garden
Visitors to The Savill Garden can enjoy a true taste of the estate this British Pie Week, as the garden’s restaurants shine a spotlight on a signature venison and ale pie – made with meat sourced directly from Windsor Great Park.
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.
Biodiversity Fun
This May half term, The Lexicon has teamed up with garden and nature specialists Little Muddy Boots, to demystify the meaning of biodiversity for children, in a fun and engaging way.
Jump into the GAP
Have you got your GAP Festival tickets yet? Ten day extravaganza kicks off June 7th.
Egham Royal Show weekend in August
The Egham Royal Show takes place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August at the showground in Whitehall Lane.
Sizzling summer ideas
There are plenty of things to keep you and the little ones entertained this summer.
Sports Marketing In The Digital Age
The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.
Diwali recipes & takeaway competition
Diwali recipes from Atul Kochhar and a chance to win a takeaway from one of his Bucks restaurant.
Sale e Pepe’s iconic Italian recipes
We share a taste of la dolce vita from Sale e Pepe which recently had a complete refurb ahead of its 50th anniversary.
Emily Roux’s packed lunch recipes
Chef Emily Roux and Lexus have rustled up some posh packed lunches to enjoy in the car or on your next road trip!
Grill seekers! Tom Kerridge barbecue recipes
Two summer sizzlers from Tom Kerridge’s Outdoor Cooking, published by Bloomsbury with photographs Cristian Barnett.
Gordon Ramsay Academy recipes
We’re serving up summer sensations thanks to Sally Codling, a chef at Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking.
Green goodness in watercress season
Watercress is abundant at this time of year and it’s packed full of goodness with many health benefits.
Italian delights from Gennaro Contaldo’s
We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Cucina: Hearty Money-Saving Meals from an Italian Kitchen by Gennaro Contaldo, out now published by Pavilion Books.
February recipes: Batch of the day!
Here’s a taste of Suzanne Mulholland’s The Batch Lady: Cooking on a Budget, out now, published by HarperCollins
Recipes: Life on the veg
Healthy, satisfying meals, that are quick and easy to prepare and come in on a tight budget are essential as we start 2023
Sobell House cookbook Matt Allwright Q&A
Matt Allwright whose recipes are featured in The Sobell House Vegetarian Cook Book, shares his thoughts.
November recipes: French Kiss
Cathy Gayner’s Recipes from Le Rouzet – An English Cook in France, is out now, in aid of Age Unlimited. Here’s a taster…
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.
Star Q&A with Sharron Davies MBE
Liz Nicholls chats to Sharron Davies MBE as she looks forward to The Olympic Games – her 13th – starting later this month in Paris.
Q&A with music legend Chaka Khan
Liz Nicholls shares a chat with singer Chaka Khan who will star at Nocturne Live at Blenheim in June & Love Supreme festival in Sussex in July
Paloma Faith April music star Q&A
Musician Paloma Faith tells us about her new break-up album The Glorification of Sadness ahead of her UK tour which starts this month
Star Q&A: Ian Botham
Ian Botham, cricket legend, member of the House of Lords, dad and grandad, 67, chats to us about sport & more.
Star Q&A: Tony Blackburn
Radio DJ legend, dad & grandad Tony Blackburn chats to Liz Nicholls ahead of his Sounds Of The 60s live tour at a theatre near you.
Star Q&A: Gok Wan
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
Star Q&A: Samantha Womack
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
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