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Wallingford care home worker takes 12,000ft skydive for dementia charity
A Wallingford care home worker has raised £650 for Alzheimer’s Society after completing a 12,000ft skydive to support people living with dementia.
Experience Welsh musical magic in Wantage this September
London Welsh Male Voice Choir bring their celebrated sound to Wantage for a special charity concert this September.
Sophie Tea’s viral charity shop visit brings millions of TikTok views to Bicester
Sobell House Hospice Bicesters garners millions of TikTok views after the transformation of a second-hand rocking horse.
Michael Rosen launches new GWR reading campaign with Little Library at Reading station
Michael Rosen helped launch GWR’s Adventures in Reading campaign, with a new Little Library at Reading station encouraging children to keep reading.
Take the Trunks across the Thames trail home with a brand-new Top Trumps pack
Fans of the Trunks across the Thames elephant trail can take home a new Top Trumps pack, with every purchase helping to support Thames Hospice.
Former Thames rower gifts 50 queer books to Henley and Wallingford libraries for Pride season
Alexander Paul Burton’s donated queer literary books at Henley and Wallingford libraries for Pride season.
Be wildfire aware: Simple steps to protect Surrey’s countryside this summer
Surrey Fire and Rescue Service and conservation partners are reminding everyone to Be Wildfire Aware this summer.
Meet the team behind Wantage’s community-focused Bad Knees Brewing
From home-brewing in a garage to launching an independent brewery, Bad Knees Brewing has become a popular stop.
Friendship cafés helping older people feel connected across Oxfordshire
Two inspiring friendship cafés in Oxfordshire are helping tackle loneliness through companionship, conversation, animal encounters and support.
See steam engines roar into life at Crofton Beam Engines this August bank holiday
The iconic pumping station celebrates the Kennet & Avon Canal Trust’s 75th anniversary this August.
Celebrate 30 years of Maggie’s Oxford with an exclusive prosecco garden party at Merton College
Maggie’s Oxford is marking its 30th anniversary with an exclusive prosecco garden party in the historic grounds of Merton College.
100 years of swing and big band classics come to Wycombe Swan this May
The LP Swing Orchestra returns to Wycombe Swan Theatre this May, with a spectacular swing concert raising funds for Karibuni Children.
East Meon Flower Festival is back in all its blooming glory
Don’t miss your chance to see beautiful blooms and flourishing florets at East Meon Flower Festival, when it returns this May 2026.
Fleet Lions celebrates its 39th Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours in 2026
Join Fleet Lions for the 39th Classic Motorcycle Run and Concours on Monday 4 May 2026 – and boost local charities.
See legendary British sports broadcaster John Inverdale at Cranleigh Arts
Don’t miss renowned sports broadcaster John Inverdale when he sits down with racing journalist Brough Scott at Cranleigh Arts this spring.
Godalming sings gospel
Christine Sargrove tells us how the inspiring voices of Godalming Community Gospel Choir can help you reconnect with yourself and your community
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 …
Go on safari in Fleet
Fleet & District Carnival Chairman Leanne Walmsley invites us all to a fun-filled day with fantastic events and all for a wonderful community cause.
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.
Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury
Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.
What have you missed?
Here we are, a full year after lockdown was announced. Let’s face it, tempers feel a little bit frayed this week, which is natural, really, as we approach the final furlong towards (hopeful) freedom!
Sobell House cookbook Matt Allwright Q&A
Matt Allwright whose recipes are featured in The Sobell House Vegetarian Cook Book, shares his thoughts.
Maymessy: Recipe for life
Social enterprise Maymessy is helping families learn valuable life skills – including food shopping and cooking for a family.
December’s recipes: Movers & shakers
We’ve teamed up with multisensory creators Sam Bompas and Harry Parr to serve up some cocktail fresh recipes from The Bompas & Parr Cocktail Book
November’s recipes: Tried & trusted
Leading chef Laura Mason shares some recipes
October’s recipes: Italian job
Chef & restaurateur Gennaro Contaldo shares two delicious autumnal recipes from his new book Pasta Perfecto
September’s recipes: Cakes & cups
Chef & TV star Sophie Grigson shares two recipes ahead of her food & photography courses starting next month…
August’s recipes: Sophie’s choice
Chef & TV star Sophie Grigson shares two recipes ahead of her food & photography courses starting next month…
July’s recipes: Thrills & grills
We’ve teamed up with the team behind ZIGZAG to bring you the perfect recipes to rustle up on the grill this summer!
June’s recipe: Fiery & fresh
Star chef Kay Plunkett-Hogge shares two recipes from her new book Baan: Recipes & Stories From My Thai Home
May’s recipe: Egg custard tart
Ahead of Alresford Watercress Festival on Sunday, 19th May, The Watercress Company has teamed up with chef Keri Astill Frew to share some recipes…
Green party: April recipes
Ahead of Alresford Watercress Festival on Sunday, 19th May, The Watercress Company has teamed up with chef Keri Astill Frew to share some recipes…
‘Working at The Beacon feels very much like coming home’ – meet the Amersham headmaster making a difference
As the prep prepares to welcome girls for the first time, headmaster Nick Baker shares his thoughts on local life, education and the community he calls home
Chiltern Sound Spa’s Deborah Henderson Q&A
Deborah Henderson, founder of The Chiltern Sound Spa, tells us what she loves most about life in Amersham & nearby
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.
‘Working at The Beacon feels very much like coming home’ – meet the Amersham headmaster making a difference
As the prep prepares to welcome girls for the first time, headmaster Nick Baker shares his thoughts on local life, education and the community he calls home
Chiltern Sound Spa’s Deborah Henderson Q&A
Deborah Henderson, founder of The Chiltern Sound Spa, tells us what she loves most about life in Amersham & nearby
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.
‘Working at The Beacon feels very much like coming home’ – meet the Amersham headmaster making a difference
As the prep prepares to welcome girls for the first time, headmaster Nick Baker shares his thoughts on local life, education and the community he calls home
Chiltern Sound Spa’s Deborah Henderson Q&A
Deborah Henderson, founder of The Chiltern Sound Spa, tells us what she loves most about life in Amersham & nearby
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.
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