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Sir Michael Morpurgo on 50 years of farms for city children, storytelling and hope

Sir Michael Morpurgo celebrates 50 years of Farms for City Children as he talks to Liz Nicholls about the power of nature, animals and storytelling.

Star Q&A: Ken Bruce

Liz Nicholls asks Popmaster host Ken Bruce about life & music as his new live show, You, Me & The Music, comes to Oxford, Woking and more…

Astrology & Tarot for November 2026

What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…

Your ultimate guide to Christmas 2026: Best festive events across the South East

Discover the best festive days out across six counties in 2026.

Win! A copy of Michael Morpurgo’s Down Burrow Lane

Down Burrow Lane is a tale to capture the imagination. And we’ve got five copies up for grabs!

Win! A five-star Kensington afternoon tea and hotel stay

Step into a world of five-star glamour with a dreamy afternoon tea at The Kensington, plus the chance to win an overnight stay for two.

Win! A one-of-a-kind copper pendant worth £165

Copper, fire and a family secret: win a unique piece of wearable art from The Copperologist.

Donnington Group managing director becomes Master of historic hospitality company

Choosing ‘Hospitality Matters’ as the theme for his 12-month tenure.

Rod Stewart tribute fundraiser coming to Newbury this October

A night of music, dancing and fundraising is coming to Wash Common.

Twyford Scarecrow Trail returns for a wildlife-themed half-term adventure

More than 60 creative scarecrows are expected to pop up around Twyford this October, as the popular community trail returns to raise funds for local schools.

Crafted for your home: Meet Ben Heath Furniture Makers

Ben Heath Furniture Makers has been creating beautifully crafted interiors from its Hungerford workshop for more than 25 years.

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 …

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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.

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 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.