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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Thatcham teenager launches £2 summer trail to help fund Ecuador and Galápagos expedition

A Thatcham teenager is raising money for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands.

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Discover Nature at Sandham Memorial Chapel this summer

Sandham Memorial Chapel offers a wonderful day out where art, history and nature come together in a truly special setting.

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Terry Butcher to headline special World Cup charity event in Beaconsfield

Enjoy an afternoon of football history, memorable stories and world-class music while helping Combat2Coffee continue its invaluable work.

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Host a ‘marvellous picnic’ this summer and help support seriously ill children

Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is encouraging families, friends and communities across the UK to host a picnic this summer.

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How one Aylesbury volunteer is changing conversations around men’s mental health

One simple question is changing conversations around men’s mental health – and one Aylesbury volunteer is helping men take that first difficult step.

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Oxford youth music project receives £7,000 police funding to help young people at risk

Oxford youth music organisation In-Spire Sounds has secured £7,000 from Thames Valley Police to expand support for young people at risk of exploitation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 …

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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.

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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.

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Jump into the GAP

Have you got your GAP Festival tickets yet? Ten day extravaganza kicks off June 7th.

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Discover dog-friendly venues in Newbury

Newbury Business Improvement District are launching a new Dog-Friendly Trail Map.

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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!

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Sobell House cookbook Matt Allwright Q&A

Matt Allwright whose recipes are featured in The Sobell House Vegetarian Cook Book, shares his thoughts.

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Maymessy: Recipe for life

Social enterprise Maymessy is helping families learn valuable life skills – including food shopping and cooking for a family.

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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

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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…

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August’s recipes: Sophie’s choice

Chef & TV star Sophie Grigson shares two recipes ahead of her food & photography courses starting next month…

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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!

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June’s recipe: Fiery & fresh

Star chef Kay Plunkett-Hogge shares two recipes from her new book Baan: Recipes & Stories From My Thai Home

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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…

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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…

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‘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

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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

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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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‘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

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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

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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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‘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

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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

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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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30 years

ABOUT US

Over the Years

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2025

Round & About now have 31 editions reaching over 620,000 homes each month

22 employees, and over 600 businesses advertising each month

2019

The team won gold for Commercial Team of the Year and Regional Media Brand of the Year

at the British Media Awards 2019

2016

Round & About held
the first of two SO
Food Festivals

in Wallingford in September