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Give your home a little extra warmth this Christmas with bespoke curtains from D&R Furnishers
D&R Furnishers say if you are hoping to have your new curtains in place for Christmas, now is the time to start planning.
Win! Two tickets to a glamorous Marilyn Monroe afternoon at Hartwell House – worth £138
Fancy champagne, afternoon tea and a little old-Hollywood glamour? Win two tickets to an exclusive Marilyn Monroe event at Hartwell House.
Raise a glass to Rioja: 12 wines to try this autumn
Round & About’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett indulges his passion for Rioja and picks his top 12 bottles to savour for 2026.
Astrology & Tarot for October 2026
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
12 best pumpkin patches in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire for autumn 2026
Discover the best places to pick pumpkins across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire this autumn.
Spooky October: Family days out across the Thames Valley & beyond
Wrap up warm, grab your wellies and make the most of the season – spooky or otherwise!
Bright Star books
Spark young imaginations with a brilliant three-book collection that brings history to life through the objects that witnessed it.
Star Q&A: Folk favourite, Seth Lakeman
Folk favourite Seth Lakeman celebrates 20 years of Freedom Fields.
Why leaving your garden untidy could help hedgehogs
Our prickly garden visitors are facing an uncertain future, but a few simple changes can help give them a safer place to forage, nest and hibernate.
How to choose the right school for your child
Take the tour, ask questions and do your homework in preparation for an open day…
Ready, set, bake! 11 brilliant baking experiences across Bucks, Berks & Oxon
From sourdough and artisan bread to macarons, French patisserie and cake decorating, discover 11 brilliant baking classes and workshops.
Sports Marketing In The Digital Age
The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.
Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury
Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.
Sports Marketing In The Digital Age
The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.
Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury
Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.
Sports Marketing In The Digital Age
The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.
Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury
Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.
Sports Marketing In The Digital Age
The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.
Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury
Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.
October recipes: Rice up your life!
We’ve teamed up with The Rice Association to offer you some seasonal inspiration to jazz up a store-cupboard ingredient.
September recipes: Good Mood Food
Ainsley Harriott shares two ideas from his newest cookbook.
Respect your elders! Five recipes
August is the zenith of elderflower season, with this floral yet tropical flavoured plant gracing many a hedgerow in this gorgeous part of the world.
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…
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
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.
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
February recipes: Sweet dreams
We share a taste of Nadiya’s Fast Flavours by published by Penguin Michael Joseph (£22)
Love local with fresh food boxes
Love local! Fresh food delivery box for Valentine’s Day meals & restaurant quality cooking with Crop To Kitchen.
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
Star Q&A: Timmy Mallett
Broadcaster, artist & dad Timmy Mallett, who turns 66 this month, tells Liz Nicholls about family, football, art and his new book Utterly Brilliant – My Life’s Journey
Star Q&A: Martin Jarvis
Actor Martin Jarvis OBE tells us about life, love and turning 80 as he prepares to star as Ted Heath in Michael McManus’ smash hit play Maggie & Ted at Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud this month
Star Q&A: Ed Byrne
Liz Nicholls talks about life, laughs & lockdown saviours with comedian & dad Ed Byrne, 49, ahead of his live shows in September, including Oxford, Newbury, High Wycombe, Farnham, Camberley & Dorking
Star Q&A: Andre Rieu
Liz Nicholls asks international classical music champion & dad Andre Rieu, 71, about life, love & music ahead of Together Again which comes to cinemas on 28th & 29th August.
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.
Star Q&A: Danny Goffey
Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad of four Danny Goffey, 47, who will star with his Supergrass bandmates, Feeder & Sports Team at Englefield House in Theale on Friday, 23rd July, as part of the Heritage Live Concert Series.
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