Win! Tickets to Crooked Billet demo

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There’s an extra cookery demo date at the Crooked Billet, Stoke Row and the chance to win a pair of tickets

Marco Pierre White, Orlando Bloom, Mary Berry, Katy Perry, Kylie Minogue, Prime Ministers & Royals all dined at the ever-popular Crooked Billet, Stoke Row. Popular also are the pub’s cookery demos hosted by chef proprietor Paul Clerehugh – so popular that the demos advertised in last month’s Round & About sold out! A final demo date has now been added on Thursday 20th February.

Paul hosted the weekly BBC radio foodie show `Food on Friday’ for 15 years & is a regular chef demonstrator at the BBC Good Food show Birmingham NEC. The Crooked Billet cookery demos are informal affairs. A must-attend for food enthusiasts seeking to expand their culinary repertoire – equally a fun & entertaining foodie experience. After complimentary arrival brunchy bits & mimosa, watch Paul’s demo from your table – plenty food & wine tasting. After the demo, champagne, canapes, 3 course luncheon menu with wines, complimentary cookery booklet.

Tickets: £150pp | www.crookedbillet.co.uk click demo | Or Tel: 01491 681048

Round & About has 2 pairs of complimentary demo tickets to offer.

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Win! A stay at Hartwell House 

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We’re offering one lucky winner, and their guest, the chance to sleep with history on a grand scale but with touches of modern luxury at Hartwell House, champagne afternoon tea each, a three-course dinner each with a bottle of house wine, use of the spa and breakfast the next day

A warm welcome awaits you at Hartwell House, HP17 8NR, the National Trust-owned Grade 1 listed Jacobean and Georgian house set in more than 90 acres of Buckinghamshire gardens and parkland designed by a contemporary of Capability Brown.

Now owned by the National Trust and filled with antique treasures, Hartwell House is no ordinary hotel. It’s part of living history. Once the ancestral seat of some of England’s most illustrious families, it has been home to an exiled French king, and a Chancellor of the Exchequer.

As you wander the grounds of the Grade I-listed historic house, with its avenues of trees, croquet lawn and church, it’s easy to imagine constitutional documents being signed here, witnessing key moments in history. Presidents have stayed here as well as under-the-radar stars.

But Hartwell also offers every contemporary comfort to guests. Restored by Historic House Hotels, it features 48 superbly appointed bedrooms and suites, award-winning dining, a spa with state-of-the-art treatments, and 94 acres of gardens and parkland. No wonder it has been awarded 4 Red Stars: The AA’s supreme accolade for hotels.

The present building dates to the 17th century, but its history stretches back nearly 1,000 years to Edward the Confessor. Hartwell House was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book as belonging to William Peverel, a natural son of William the Conqueror. And today every inch of this stately home has a story to tell.

Hartwell has just been nominated for the new AA Spa Awards – as a Recommended Spa Hotel. There’s a sauna, steam room and gym, plus all-weather tennis courts in the old walled garden. Clay pigeon shooting and archery can be arranged in the grounds.

B&B is priced from £295 per room per night and includes use of the spa facilities.

Our lucky winner & their guest can enjoy a champagne afternoon tea each, a three-course dinner with a bottle of house wine, use of the spa and breakfast the next day each. *Excludes bank holidays and must be taken by the end of January 2026. To book a stay, visit Hartwell House | Luxury Hotel & Spa | Buckinghamshire

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Win! Deer Box venison feast packages

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Mail order and subscription-based wild venison specialists, Deer Box, offers award-winning premium quality, freshly frozen wild British venison sourced from land management programmes across the south of England

Venison is not only delicious, nutritious, tender and lean, but it’s also an ethical choice of meat for foodies. Forget any notions about ‘eating Bambi’ – by eating sustainably sourced venison you’re helping the countryside.

“The British deer population is estimated to be in excess of 2 million and is not under control,” says Mike Robinson co-founder of Deer Box with friend and fellow deer manager, Ben Heath. “Deer have no natural predators, so only efficient and humane deer management can solve the problem, combined with a thriving venison market,” he adds. “By humanely culling and consuming a small percentage of Britain’s wild deer population, we’re going a little way to solving a huge environmental problem.”

Founded three years ago by chef and restauranteur Mike and Ben, Deer Box, is a venison management and supply business which offers a mail order delivery service to more than 3,000 customers in the UK and more than 50 top-rated restaurants. Much of the venison is harvested by Mike and Ben – both passionate and seasoned deer managers.

Together they manage a large area of land across Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire and Hampshire. A 200g wild venison steak provides 60g of protein and contains less than 1% saturated fat and 50% more protein than chicken, 20% less water and is high in iron, zinc, vitamin B and had an outstanding omega 6-3 ratio – ideal for those on a Paleo diet or those looking for a more sustainable healthy meat alternative to farm-reared lamb or beef.

Wild deer roam freely to find their own food including plants, trees, crops and undergrowth. Deer Box manages populations of Muntjac, Roe, Sika, Fallow and Red deer, alongside the wild boar population in the Forest of Dean, both year-round and seasonally in accordance with shoot season dates. Fallow Deer and female Roe deer August – April, male Roe deer and Muntjac – year round.

An estimated 350,000 deer are culled in the UK every year. Despite this, and the high number killed in road accidents, the population continues to grow with increasing economic and environmental damage which also adds additional pressure on the health of the existing stock. It is important for deer sustainability that culling is efficient and humanely carried out by well-trained people.

Focusing on estate-to-plate sustainability and provenance, Deer Box’s wild venison is delivered by courier on a one-off or monthly, bi-monthly, three or four-month subscription basis in recyclable packaging. Each delivery also contains seasonal recipe cards developed by Mike. Deer Box venison arrives vacuum-packed into meal-sized portions and frozen. Each mail order delivery is wrapped in insulating recycled wool packaging. A box for 2-4 people costs £67.50 and £100 for 2-6 people. Visit Wild Venison Delivered to Your Home to shop.

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Win! A Crafts Collective rug kit

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We’ve teamed up with Julianna Barnaby, founder of The Crafts Collective, to offer one lucky winner a Circling Around Rug kit.

The Crafts Collective offers an inspiring range of craft kits designed to ignite creativity and bring colour into everyday life – creating a community where everyone can create their own beautiful projects.

Each kit comes with high-quality materials and easy-to-follow instructions to make crafting accessible for all skill levels.

Julianna tells us: “Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, our kits provide the perfect blend of creativity and mindfulness to bring a little joy into people’s lives.”

Crafts Collective’s latch hook kits are where creativity meets cosy comfort! The latch hook kits are perfect for crafting delightful rugs and cushions that add a personal touch to your home.

Each kit comes with easy-to-follow instructions and vibrant yarns, so you’ll find crafting these pieces to be both relaxing and rewarding. Dive into the soothing world of latch hooking and create stunning textures and designs that bring warmth and charm to any space.

Have a look at the range and shop at The Crafts Collective

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Win! A social media course place

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Kati Noakes, a social media expert, trainer, and coach, helps businesses and charities create engaging marketing and communication campaigns across social media platforms. She’s offering you the chance to win a place on her new Zoom course

Looking for game-changing results from your social media? Kati’s Six-Week Social Media Course starts on 28th January, 1-2.15pm on Tuesdays via Zoom.

Can’t make it live? No worries! All sessions are recorded and sent straight to your inbox.

Here’s what’s in store:

🌟Kati will do a social media audit for every member before the course begins
🌟28th Jan: Introductions + Platform Changes + Understanding the Algorithm
🌟4th Feb: Using AI to create content + Digital Strategy
🌟11th Feb: Target Audience + Influencer Engagement
1 Week Break – Time to work on your digital strategy/content plans!
🌟25th Feb: Facebook
🌟4th March: LinkedIn
🌟11th March: Instagram + Reels (Double Session + Q&A 1-3pm)

What you’ll get: social media resources, templates, and exclusive access to the KN Comms Tribe FB group (100+ businesses) for ongoing support!

Sign up for the six-week course and unlock a one-to-one workshop discounts for three months post-completion.

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Win Binoclarity book & unique artwork

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Earlier this year we featured Thomas Newport’s book Binoclarity charting his journey along the River Thames, the characters and stories bringing it to life and now Thomas is offering the chance to win a copy and limited edition artwork

Author Thomas Newport writes:  You may well recall the double page feature called ‘Riveting Riverside Life‘ about Binoclarity book that ran in August’s issue of R&A Magazine.

The feature recounted how this fascinating Thames-Valley focused true-life book covers everything worth knowing about the River Thames, from the many world-changing innovations, eccentrics, large plane crashes, little-known histories, caped crusaders, dimwitted robbers, highwaymen, local business barons, eccentrics, marauding escaped exotic animals, through to a shocking recent rural serial murder epidemic and much much more! Binoclarity is available on Amazon as ebook or paperback.

To enter for a chance of winning a free signed copy or a Limited Edition signed artwork by the author, then please answer this question – which of the following Thames Valley places (clue-there is only one) do not feature extensively in the book? Thames Head, Cricklade, Lechlade, Swindon, Snowdonia, Oxford, Abingdon, Sonning, Marlow, Wargrave, Henley-on-Thames, Cookham, Maidenhead, Bray, Windsor, Wraysbury, Staines-upon-Thames, London.

The top prizes are two signed and numbered ‘Chip Butty Bread’ artworks by the author Thomas Newport. These breads made from genuine solid travertine stone, feature two wooden chips per piece and are the first limited edition works of art associated with this book! The Chippy Butty Breads offered here are from a strictly limited edition of only 10 pieces in total. Each bread is mounted on an attractive solid wooden base. There are two runners up prizes of signed copies of Binoclarity book. All prizes will be sent by post to the winners.

The closing date for the competition is December 31st.

Please email your answer to the author at [email protected]


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One lucky winner can win a stay for two people with dinner at The Treadwell Restaurant at Store in Oxford 

Oxford’s new luxury lifestyle hotel – The Store – opened its doors earlier this year, on the site of one of the city’s former institutions, Boswells.  

The stylish hotspot features 101 rooms, three dining outlets (including the wonderful Treadwell restaurant) and bars including a rooftop drinking spot with views overlooking the dreaming spires, a co-working space and a cocooning urban spa. Every detail is inspired by the rich heritage of the historic department store.  

To find out more or book, visit thestoreoxford.com 

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Win! A Lucy Quartermaine jewellery set 

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One lucky winner can win a stunning pair of silver teardrop earrings and necklace from Lucy Quartermaine 

Inspired by organic shapes and capturing fluid elements in motion, Lucy Quartermaine creates stunning jewellery from remarkable designs.  

We’ve teamed up to offer a matching set of large tear drop studs (RRP £65) and a matching multi-tear necklace (RRP £115), both crafted in 925 sterling silver with rhodium overlay in an award-winning, timeless design.  

To shop please visit lucyqdesigns.co.uk 

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