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Heat up your home for less this winter with InStil Design’s Winter Warmer deal
Discover InStil Design’s Winter Warmer offer, with complimentary underfloor heating included with every order meeting the minimum order value.
Give your home a little extra warmth this Christmas with bespoke curtains from D&R Furnishers
D&R Furnishers say if you are hoping to have your new curtains in place for Christmas, now is the time to start planning.
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.
Discover Oxfordshire’s talented makers at these autumn gift fairs
Beccy Hunt invites us all to celebrate our local talented makers & producers at three artisan gift fairs in October & November.
Cathy Rentzenbrink’s love of books, life and Agatha Christie
Cathy Rentzenbrink tells us about her soft spot for Agatha Christie, and her own story, ahead of her talk on 3rd November at Abingdon Trinity Church.
Discover the colourful stories behind great artists’ masterpieces
Explore the relationship between colour and creativity with Alexandra Loske this October.
Flat & the Curves bring their outrageous musical comedy to Didcot
Award-winning musical comedy trio Flat & the Curves bring their gloriously outrageous show to Didcot this November.
Meet Oxfordshire’s adrenaline-loving activities coordinator
From caring for others to throwing herself out of a plane, Blerta Cesula is making the most of life in Oxfordshire.
Be quick to spot beautiful bats in Oxfordshire this month
A magical evening at Hill End sent Liz Nicholls into the twilight in search of bats – and left her with a new bedtime ritual.
Oxford International Song Festival celebrates 25 years with a spectacular programme
The Oxford International Song Festival returns this autumn for its 25th anniversary – here’s what to expect.
Raise a glass to Rioja: 12 wines to try this autumn
Round & About’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett indulges his passion for Rioja and picks his top 12 bottles to savour for 2026.
Free screening of the National Emergency Briefing heads to Abingdon
A free community event in Abingdon this September invites us to explore the latest climate science & discuss how we can make a difference.
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…
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
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).
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: 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.
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.
Win! Bright Star books
Spark young imaginations with a brilliant three-book collection that brings history to life through the objects that witnessed it.
Win! Hug Rug flooring goodies worth £175
One lucky winner can enjoy a bundle of heritage highland cow goodies from Hug Rug.
Win! A luxury wellbeing retreat for two at Norton Grounds
We’re giving one lucky reader and their guest a chance to enjoy a retreat for two in the beautiful barns and cottages at Norton Grounds.
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 Hape ocean wall puzzle
Win a Hape Ocean Life Glow in the Dark Puzzle, worth £19.99, for an underwater Christmas adventure.
Win! A copy of Hockney’s Pictures
Dive into almost 60 years of David Hockney’s extraordinary creative life with this beautiful updated book, with one copy to be won…
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.
Win! Bright Star books
Spark young imaginations with a brilliant three-book collection that brings history to life through the objects that witnessed it.
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2019
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2016
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