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Market House Reading levels up with new interactive golf simulator experience
Reading’s one-stop social destination is expanding with a new golf simulator, adding a fresh competitive edge for groups, corporate socials, and weekend celebrations.
Road safety in focus at Newbury Neighbourhood Watch meeting this July
With a guest speaker, emergency service updates and a chance to connect with neighbours, this open community meeting offers a closer look at safety issues affecting the local area.
Join a friendly gardening group for over-50s in Berkshire
Discover the joy of veg & company with Twyford Growers, as the group invites over-50s to get involved this spring.
Newbury Old Library reimagined as new creative hub
A vibrant new space for arts, classes, performances and community connection has now opened its doors in Newbury.
Discover the joy of sailing at Reading Sailing Club’s Open Day
Miroslava Flimelova invites you to the Reading Sailing Club open day on 9 May 2026 to experience the joy of being on the open water.
Win! A WorldFeast banquet, delivered
Win a vibrant South Indian banquet for four people delivered to your door this season, thanks to WorldFeast.
Win! No VPL String Nix thongs worth £150
Five pairs of sustainable luxe String Nix thongs worth £150 to be won…
May half-term family days out 2026: The best things to do with kids
Make the most of May half term with a packed programme of family-friendly days out across the region.
How to make the most of a school open day: Essential Q&As for parents
Which school is right for your child? You’ll find the answers at an open day.
Make your home feel bigger with simple space-saving ideas
We all need space, sometimes personal and sometimes in our homes – but there are ways you can create both.
The ultimate guide to South East summer festivals 2026
Liz Nicholls invites you to get stuck into our festivals guide, packed with local highlights, powered by people power for real feel-good vibes.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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