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Oxford Lindy Hoppers bring the golden age of swing to life with summer events
Oxford Lindy Hoppers celebrate jazz dance heritage with spectacular summer events.
See big names and rising stars at this year’s Oxford Comedy Festival
We chat to Matthew Chadourne ahead of Oxford Comedy Festival which returns with lots of big names, bold previews and brilliantly intimate shows.
Join Paint Abingdon Pink for a day that proves community spirit really can change lives
Paint Abingdon Pink returns this July 2026 with lots of family-friendly music, colour, creativity and community spirit, for Against Breast Cancer.
Discover unique, limited-edition pieces and meet the makers at Handmade Oxford
Handmade Oxford returns to Waterperry Gardens for its sixth edition in June 2026.
See world-class recitals, masterclasses and more during Oxford International Song Festival’s silver anniversary celebration
The Oxford International Song Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this October 2026.
How independent Oxfordshire business Be Golden is supporting the revival of physical photo albums
We chat to Bobby Adams, owner of Be Golden on Howbery Park in Crowmarsh, about her mission to help us all make the most of our best memories.
Astrology & Tarot for June 2026
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
How Stiltz Homelifts is transforming accessibility in modern homes
Stiltz Homelifts helps people move safely and comfortably between floors without sacrificing style or space.
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.
Love The Great British Sewing Bee? Mark Francis is heading to Wantage this June
Great British Sewing Bee favourite Mark Francis brings stories, stitches and Doctor Who magic to Wantage on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
Win! Stowaway Festival tickets
Escape to the woods for a weekend of music, lakeside living and laid-back festival magic.
See big names and rising stars at this year’s Oxford Comedy Festival
We chat to Matthew Chadourne ahead of Oxford Comedy Festival which returns with lots of big names, bold previews and brilliantly intimate shows.
Mike Stoneham brings Shakespeare’s most raucous rogue to life on stage in Oxford with Falstaff
Falstaff promises a theatrical experience that is as bold and boisterous as the man himself this April 2026.
See Professor Brian Cox and Dr Eleanor Schofield at ATOM Festival of Science and Technology 2026
ATOM Festival reveals its 2026 programme – featuring English physicist Brian Cox, FameLab Academy Oxfordshire, and plenty of inspiring activities.
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.
Spring in Oxfordshire: Egg hunts, lambs & family fun across the county
Discover the best Oxfordshire Easter activities for 2026, from egg hunts and lambing days to steam trains and family-friendly days out.
Oxford Literary Festival 2026: Dates, speakers and what’s on
The Oxford Literary Festival returns for spring 2026 with a packed nine-day programme of talks, debates and family events across the city.
Thame Players Theatre hosts free Open Day in February 2026
Interested in seeing what goes on backstage at the theatre? The Players invite you to take an exclusive peek behind the curtain and discover how a production really comes together.
Henley Royal Regatta returns for 185th year in 2026
See world-class rowing at one of the best-known boating competitions in the world, when the 185th annual Henley Royal Regatta returns this June and July 2026.
Remember Monday Q&A ahead of Blenheim
Not long to go until and another star-spangled Nocturne Live against the stunning backdrop of Blenheim Palace! Remember Monday share their thoughts ahead of supporting The Corrs and Natalie Imbruglia on 21st June
The enduring charm of Midsomer Murders
Bucks tour guide Tony Long ponders the enduring appeal of Midsomer Murders 28 years later…
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
Win! A WorldFeast banquet, delivered
Win a vibrant South Indian banquet for four people delivered to your door this season, thanks to WorldFeast.
Shake Shack Pride Menu 2025: Delicious Deals for a Great Cause in Oxford
Liz Nicholls checks out the colourful new menu at Shake Shack supporting the LGBTQIA+ community in Oxford Trying to book …
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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
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: 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
Chef John’s Culinary Magic at The Greyhound Inn
We chat to chef John Harrison who now leads the kitchen team at The Greyhound Inn in Letcombe Regis Chef …
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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
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! Stowaway Festival tickets
Escape to the woods for a weekend of music, lakeside living and laid-back festival magic.
Win! Southampton Summer Sessions tickets
Choose your show and enjoy a night of iconic live music in the heart of the city…
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! Tickets to Heritage Live at Englefield Estate
Experience unforgettable live music in one of Berkshire’s most spectacular historic settings.
Win! Fi.Fest weekend tickets
Enter now to enjoy two days of live music, family fun and festival vibes in Berkshire.
Win! Tickets to On The Mount at Wasing
Experience world-class live music in one of the UK’s most breathtaking woodland amphitheatres.
Win! A foodie stay for two at The Kings Head in Cirencester
You could win a two-night midweek foodie stay for two at The Kings Head in Cirencester – here’s why it will leave you feeling majestic!
Win! A WorldFeast banquet, delivered
Win a vibrant South Indian banquet for four people delivered to your door this season, thanks to WorldFeast.
Win! A Toucan Smart Home Security bundle worth £249.99
This month, one lucky winner can enjoy a premium Toucan Smart Home Security bundle worth £249.99.
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2025
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2019
The team won gold for Commercial Team of the Year and Regional Media Brand of the Year
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2016
Round & About held
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