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Heron Manor celebrates grand launch with Fleet community
Heron Manor has officially opened in Fleet, unveiling a new approach to later-life living.
Win! A luxury dog-friendly getaway at The Railway Retreat
Escape to the beautiful Berkshire countryside with an overnight stay for two, breakfast treats and space for up to three four-legged friends.
Sir Michael Morpurgo on 50 years of farms for city children, storytelling and hope
Sir Michael Morpurgo celebrates 50 years of Farms for City Children as he talks to Liz Nicholls about the power of nature, animals and storytelling.
Star Q&A: Ken Bruce
Liz Nicholls asks Popmaster host Ken Bruce about life & music as his new live show, You, Me & The Music, comes to Oxford, Woking and more…
Fleet Royal British Legion branch continues its century-long mission to support veterans
Fleet, Crookham & District Royal British Legion Branch has supported veterans and the local community for more than 100 years.
Astrology & Tarot for November 2026
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
Carmina Burana concert brings young singers and powerful percussion together
Experience Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, with proceeds supporting Dogs for Autism.
Jane Austen’s House unveils a festive season of Christmas crafts, music and tours
Step into Jane Austen’s world this Christmas as her former home in Chawton is transformed.
Monty Python’s Spamalot! brings absurd humour and musical mayhem to Petersfield
Petersfield Theatre Group presents Monty Python’s Spamalot! at Festival Hall from 18 to 21 November 2026, with iconic songs & absurd comedy.
Petworth Literary Festival 2026 welcomes star authors, lively debate and new ideas
From big-name broadcasters to lively debates and a fresh take on the Booker Prize, Petworth Literary Festival returns with a star-studded line-up.
Farnborough Craft Guild shows offer unique handmade gifts for Christmas
Find unique handmade Christmas gifts at Farnborough Craft Guild shows in Church Crookham on November 7 and Odiham on November 21.
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: Ken Bruce
Liz Nicholls asks Popmaster host Ken Bruce about life & music as his new live show, You, Me & The Music, comes to Oxford, Woking and more…
Star Q&A: Folk favourite, Seth Lakeman
Folk favourite Seth Lakeman celebrates 20 years of Freedom Fields.
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
Win! A luxury dog-friendly getaway at The Railway Retreat
Escape to the beautiful Berkshire countryside with an overnight stay for two, breakfast treats and space for up to three four-legged friends.
Win! A copy of Michael Morpurgo’s Down Burrow Lane
Down Burrow Lane is a tale to capture the imagination. And we’ve got five copies up for grabs!
Win! A five-star Kensington afternoon tea and hotel stay
Step into a world of five-star glamour with a dreamy afternoon tea at The Kensington, plus the chance to win an overnight stay for two.
Win! A one-of-a-kind copper pendant worth £165
Copper, fire and a family secret: win a unique piece of wearable art from The Copperologist.
Win! Two tickets to a glamorous Marilyn Monroe afternoon at Hartwell House – worth £138
Fancy champagne, afternoon tea and a little old-Hollywood glamour? Win two tickets to an exclusive Marilyn Monroe event at Hartwell House.
Bright Star books
Spark young imaginations with a brilliant three-book collection that brings history to life through the objects that witnessed it.
Win! A weekend for four at Berko Fields Festival – worth almost £400!
We’ve got four weekend tickets to Berko Fields Festival up for grabs!
Win! A two-night coastal escape to the Isle of Wight
Escape to the beautiful Isle of Wight with two nights at cliff-top Luccombe Hall Hotel.
Win! Tracklements feast goodies
Win one of two fabulous Tracklements prize bundles worth £250 packed with award-winning chutneys, mustards and more.
Win! A luxury dog-friendly getaway at The Railway Retreat
Escape to the beautiful Berkshire countryside with an overnight stay for two, breakfast treats and space for up to three four-legged friends.
Win! A copy of Michael Morpurgo’s Down Burrow Lane
Down Burrow Lane is a tale to capture the imagination. And we’ve got five copies up for grabs!
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2025
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2019
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2016
Round & About held
the first of two SO
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