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WIN! A boutique London stay at The Pilgrm
Enjoy an overnight stay for two at The Pilgrm, a beautifully restored boutique hotel in the heart of Paddington.
WIN! A Play Teepee from The Little Green Sheep
Create a magical space for adventures, reading and imaginative play with this beautiful Play Teepee from The Little Green Sheep.
Astrology & Tarot for August 2026
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
Star Q&A: Blur’s Alex James
Liz Nicholls chats with Blur bassist Alex James ahead of the 15th Big Feastival.
Hampshire Open Studios returns with 300 free creative experiences
Hampshire Open Studios returns this August with 10 days of free creative discovery.
Wedding guest style tips for every summer celebration
Discover timeless fashion, confidence-boosting make-up and flattering hair advice to help you look and feel your best this summer.
The South Downs Show returns for a fun-filled family weekend in Petersfield
The South Downs Show returns to Queen Elizabeth Country Park with plenty of family entertainment across two action-packed days.
The mushroom revolution: Why gourmet fungi are having a moment
From fairy rings and folklore to gourmet menus and sustainable farming, mushrooms are enjoying a well-deserved renaissance.
WIN! A magical weekend at Found Festival
Dreaming of a bank holiday packed with live music, laughter, creativity and family adventures?
Cool, crisp & delicious: White wines for warm days
Discover standout bottles from Spain, France, England, Australia, Argentina and Italy.
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.
Fizz Fest returns to Hambledon Wine Estate with tastings, tours and English wine celebration
Hampshire’s flagship wine celebration returns to Hambledon in June with tastings, tours and summer sparkle.
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.
Two epic UK events set to ignite Silverstone and Goodwood
Mark your calendars – Japfest is back for 2026 with not one but two celebrations of Japanese automotive passion.
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
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
Star Q&A: Blur’s Alex James
Liz Nicholls chats with Blur bassist Alex James ahead of the 15th Big Feastival.
Star Q&A: Madness icon, Suggs
Madness frontman Suggs reflects on childhood memories of his jazz-singer mother, sneaking into Who concerts and more.
Star Q&A: Racing legend, Nigel Mansell
We share a chat with racing legend Nigel Mansell who is staying at The Pop-Up Hotel which has returned to Silverstone in time for summer.
Star Q&A: Horticulturist and author, David Domoney
Liz Nicholls chats to gardener and author David Domoney.
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.
WIN! A boutique London stay at The Pilgrm
Enjoy an overnight stay for two at The Pilgrm, a beautifully restored boutique hotel in the heart of Paddington.
WIN! A Play Teepee from The Little Green Sheep
Create a magical space for adventures, reading and imaginative play with this beautiful Play Teepee from The Little Green Sheep.
WIN! A magical weekend at Found Festival
Dreaming of a bank holiday packed with live music, laughter, creativity and family adventures?
Win! A six-month Missing Bean coffee subscription
We’ve teamed up with the independent Missing Bean team to offer one lucky winner a six-month ethical coffee subscription, delivered.
Win! Beautiful planners from Yop & Tom
Our lucky winner can enjoy a Bloom garden planner and Tomato Vine recipe journal worth £19.99 each from this design-led independent brand.
WIN! A two-night retreat for up to four people at The Oxford Yurt
One lucky reader will enjoy a two-night stay for up to four people at the award-winning Oxfordshire retreat, complete with breakfast and stunning countryside views.
Win! A copy of The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris
Win a stunning copy of The Book of Birds by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris.
Win! A pair of tickets to see Five & Madness at Royal Windsor Racecourse
We’ve teamed up to offer a pair of tickets to see Five & Madness at Royal Windsor Racecourse in August 2026.
WIN! A boutique London stay at The Pilgrm
Enjoy an overnight stay for two at The Pilgrm, a beautifully restored boutique hotel in the heart of Paddington.
WIN! A Play Teepee from The Little Green Sheep
Create a magical space for adventures, reading and imaginative play with this beautiful Play Teepee from The Little Green Sheep.
WIN! A magical weekend at Found Festival
Dreaming of a bank holiday packed with live music, laughter, creativity and family adventures?
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