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Experience the 2026 Spring Festival at Petworth House and Park
Enjoy a vibrant makers market, creative workshops, garden tours, family trails, and talks from leading horticultural experts in a scenic 700-acre deer park when Petworth House and Park’s Spring Festival returns.
14 artisan food producers to try in the South East this spring
Spring’s here, and the South East is bursting with local flavour. From vineyards and pick-your-own farms to artisan cheeses and small-batch spirits, these are the must-visit producers this season.
The Ivy Collection reveals special menu for Mother’s Day 2026
From breakfast to dinner, treat your mum – and mother-figures – to an exclusive set menu at The Ivy, with a complimentary box of chocolates and tulips to take home.
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.
Surprise tasting menu launches at The Mutton at Hazeley Heath
The Mutton at Hazeley Heath unveils a £70 five-course Surprise Tasting Menu, changing daily to showcase the best seasonal, British produce.
Petersfield-based author Mikaela Jackson launches empowering book ahead of International Women’s Day 2026
We caught up with the mum-of-two to talk about millennial women, purpose-driven leadership, family life in Stroud, and her favourite local haunts.
Basingstoke Canal Society celebrates 60 years in 2026 with an exciting programme of events
The Basingstoke Canal Society invites you to join its 60th anniversary celebrations – from boat trips and exhibitions to family-friendly entertainment.
Hop into Easter: best fun-filled activities across the South East
From egg-citing hunts and crafty workshops to family-friendly days out, we’ve rounded up some of the best activities near you to make this spring holiday extra special.
Best family Easter days out in Hampshire & West Sussex – 2026 guide
Discover the best Easter family activities in Hampshire & West Sussex 2026 — egg hunts, steam trains, wildlife trails and more.
Star Q&A: Gardeners’ World star, Adam Frost
Round & About Editor, Liz Nicholls, chats to Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost about pets, plants and passions ahead of his extended spring speaking tour.
Astrology & Tarot for March 2026
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
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.
Basingstoke Canal Society celebrates 60 years in 2026 with an exciting programme of events
The Basingstoke Canal Society invites you to join its 60th anniversary celebrations – from boat trips and exhibitions to family-friendly entertainment.
Hop into Easter: best fun-filled activities across the South East
From egg-citing hunts and crafty workshops to family-friendly days out, we’ve rounded up some of the best activities near you to make this spring holiday extra special.
Best family Easter days out in Hampshire & West Sussex – 2026 guide
Discover the best Easter family activities in Hampshire & West Sussex 2026 — egg hunts, steam trains, wildlife trails and more.
An iconic 90s psychological thriller heads to New Victoria Theatre
Sharing your home can be murder… Discover how, when Single White Female comes to Woking’s New Victoria Theatre in March 2026.
Comedy, Cocktails & Music in Hampshire
Calling all comedy & cocktail fans! Book your tickets for a solstice music & comedy special this Saturday starring Dave …
Hejira at Fleet Jazz Club
Sue Tilley tells us about “something really special and unique” at Fleet Jazz Club on July 15th
Blenheim Food Festival – Star Q&A with Melissa Hemsley
Former private chef turned food columnist, best-selling cookbook author, real food activist and sustainability champion Melissa Hemsley chats to us ahead of Blenheim Palace Food Festival, 24th to 26th May
Sizzling summer ideas
There are plenty of things to keep you and the little ones entertained this summer.
Sports Marketing In The Digital Age
The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.
Christmas fun with The National Trust
Hampshire’s National trust treasures have lots of festive delights for all the family…
Delicious Middle Eastern Dishes: Noor Murad’s Lugma Recipes
Discover flavourful Lugma recipes from Noor Murad’s cookbook Lugma: Abundant Dishes & Stories from My Middle East. Plus, win a copy!
Recipes from The Bell at Ramsbury
James Graham, talented head chef at The Bell at Ramsbury shares two gorgeous recipes to make and tuck into at home
Recipes from The White Hart, Fyfield
We’re sharing two recipes from The White Hart in Fyfield, which was recently named one of the UK’s top 50 gastropubs
Fryer tuck! Easy air fryer recipes
We’re sharing a taste of Healthy Air Fry Feasts: Fast, Easy, High-Protein Recipes in 30 Mins or Less by Christina Kynigos, AKA @VeryHungryGreek
Recipes from The Golden Ball, Henley
Priya & Ben Watson of The Golden Ball in Lower Assendon share two special winter recipes which have the ‘wow’ factor!
Game on! Venison recipes for autumn
We’re sharing two recipes using venison, a sustainable, ethical local meat, thanks to Chiltern Venison & Robin Popham of Create Terroir.
Tucking In! Recipes by Sophie Wyburd
We’re sharing a taste from Tucking In by Sophie Wyburd who is the star chef at this month’s Wild Feast in Otmoor Farm in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.
Recipes with Clodagh McKenna
We’re sharing two recipes to make the most of the last of summer thanks to Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna.
Green & easy! Wonderful watercress recipes
May brings us the start of British watercress season, thanks to The Watercress Company’s recipes
Recipes from Gennaro’s new Verdure cookbook
We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Verdure: Big and bold recipes to pack your plate with veg by Gennaro Contaldo (Pavilion Books).
Recipes from The Skint Cook
We’re sharing a taste of inspiration from The Skint Cook, by Jamie Oliver’s Cookbook Challenge TV series finalist Ian Bursnall, out on 18th January
Petersfield-based author Mikaela Jackson launches empowering book ahead of International Women’s Day 2026
We caught up with the mum-of-two to talk about millennial women, purpose-driven leadership, family life in Stroud, and her favourite local haunts.
Star Q&A: Gardeners’ World star, Adam Frost
Round & About Editor, Liz Nicholls, chats to Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost about pets, plants and passions ahead of his extended spring speaking tour.
Dr Scott Miller on unconditional love, lifelong care and why pets make us better humans
TV vet Dr Scott Miller shares why pets bring unconditional love, improve mental health and enrich our lives.
Chesney Hawkes touring star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Chesney Hawkes who is touring the UK in March with his new album Living Arrows
Tom Kerridge chef Star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to Tom Kerridge, the double-Michelin starred chef who opened The Hand & Flowers 20 years ago & The Coach 10 years ago
Star Q&A with Tim Rice ahead of tour
Liz Nicholls chats to the multi-award winning, internationally renowned lyricist Sir Tim Rice who returns to a theatre stage near you this spring with Tim Rice My Life In Musicals I Know Him So Well
Star Q&A exclusive with Tom Parker Bowles
The Castle Hotel, Windsor, will welcome British food writer and critic Tom Parker Bowles for an exclusive Q&A event following the release of his latest book, Cooking & The Crown.
Star Q&A with gardening guru Adam Frost
Liz Nicholls chats to dad and Chelsea & Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost whose new book For The Love Of Plants is out on 13th March ahead of his spring UK tour
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to interior designer, dad & grandad Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, 59, who has helped design Rangeford Villages’ new luxury retirement villages, with his daughter Hermione
Kate Mosse Labyrinth Live Star Q&A
Kate Mosse talks to Liz Nicholls ahead of the Labyrinth Live: Unlocking The Secrets of the Labyrinth tour, at a theatre near you between February & April, to mark the 20th anniversary of her bestselling book
Wycombe Swan panto star Vernon Star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to Radio 2 star & dad Vernon Kay who stars in Aladdin at Wycombe Swan, 13th December to 5th January
Win! A boutique Isle of Wight stay for two with wine tasting & breakfast
This month, we’re offering you the chance to win a stay at boutique seaside guesthouse & wine emporium The Terrace Rooms & Wine in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Win! An easy-to-use Samsung Easology phone bundle
This month, we’re offering you the chance to win the Samsung Easology smartphone bundle, designed to make everyday tech simple and straightforward.
Win! A boutique Isle of Wight stay for two with wine tasting & breakfast
This month, we’re offering you the chance to win a stay at boutique seaside guesthouse & wine emporium The Terrace Rooms & Wine in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Win! An easy-to-use Samsung Easology phone bundle
This month, we’re offering you the chance to win the Samsung Easology smartphone bundle, designed to make everyday tech simple and straightforward.
Win! A boutique Isle of Wight stay for two with wine tasting & breakfast
This month, we’re offering you the chance to win a stay at boutique seaside guesthouse & wine emporium The Terrace Rooms & Wine in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Win! An easy-to-use Samsung Easology phone bundle
This month, we’re offering you the chance to win the Samsung Easology smartphone bundle, designed to make everyday tech simple and straightforward.
Win! A boutique Isle of Wight stay for two with wine tasting & breakfast
This month, we’re offering you the chance to win a stay at boutique seaside guesthouse & wine emporium The Terrace Rooms & Wine in Ventnor on the Isle of Wight.
Win! An easy-to-use Samsung Easology phone bundle
This month, we’re offering you the chance to win the Samsung Easology smartphone bundle, designed to make everyday tech simple and straightforward.
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Over the Years
2025
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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