Activities & Events

GUTS-y challenge

This year marks the 21st anniversary of the GUTS Motor Tour with veteran, vintage, historic, classic and modern classic cars taking to the roads of Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex on September 15th to raise vital funds for GUTS – Fighting Bowel Cancer.

Bear Grylls praises Woodley 1st Scouts

Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE has written to praise the 1st Woodley Scout Group who, in the last 18 months, have opened a second Scout troop and a second Beaver colony. Here’s his letter to us…

Lidos with the lah-de-dah factor!

Here comes summer! We have a whole host of lidos to enjoy here in the South East…

Riveting riverside life

It’s easy to forget the incredible natural landscape and fascinating histories we are lucky enough to have right here on our doorstep in the Thames Valley, as author Thomas Newport found when he set off on a journey along the River Thames chronicling his trek along the 185 miles in his book, Binoclarity.

Riverside reverie at Swan at Streatley

With its location on (possibly) the most gorgeous stretch of the Thames, alfresco Lobster Bar, outdoor cinema and plenty of options for messing about on the river, this Coppa Club gem is giving us Made in Chelsea vibes (in the best way).

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.

Henry VIII at West Horsley Place

West Horsley Place takes you back to the splendour of Henry VIII’s time on July 27th & 28th for a Tudor festivals like no other at the haunt of pleasure seekers and plotters.