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Autumn Education Guide 2026

Discover Round & About’s Autumn Education Guide 2026 – from adult courses and teaching children to read to SEN and dyslexia support.

Aiming higher, with heart: a new chapter at The Oratory Prep School

With a new Headmaster, a fresh vision and 65 acres to explore, The Oratory Prep School is looking ahead to an exciting new chapter.

Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra announces its new season

For nearly three decades, the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra has built a reputation for inspirational performances worldwide.

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!

Foodies Festival returns to Oxford’s South Park over the bank holiday weekend

See celebrity chefs, chart-topping music and plenty of tasty treats at this year’s Foodies Festival in Oxford’s South Park.

Shiplake jeweller Wendy Penrose creates bespoke pieces inspired by nature, memories and community

Award-winning Shiplake jeweller Wendy Penrose creates one-of-a-kind jewellery from her garden workshop near Henley.

Henley artist Clare Hoath proves it’s never too late to find your creative spark

Henley artist Clare Hoath shares how motherhood sparked her passion for painting, her inspiration from Oxfordshire and her new art classes.

DogFest is coming to Blenheim Palace for a tail-wagging weekend this October

DogFest brings wagging tails and royal treatment to Blenheim Palace this October, with dog shows, breed meet-ups, walks, activities and plenty of treats.

Oxfordshire composer Jenny Mahler turns landscapes into a choral celebration of nature

Oxfordshire’s Jenny Mahler draws inspiration from landscapes – and hopes her new choral work can help us reconnect with the natural world.

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.

Astrology & Tarot for September 2026

What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…

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November recipes: French Kiss

Cathy Gayner’s Recipes from Le Rouzet – An English Cook in France, is out now, in aid of Age Unlimited. Here’s a taster…

October recipes: Rice up your life!

We’ve teamed up with The Rice Association to offer you some seasonal inspiration to jazz up a store-cupboard ingredient.

September recipes: Good Mood Food

Ainsley Harriott shares two ideas from his newest cookbook.

Respect your elders! Five recipes

August is the zenith of elderflower season, with this floral yet tropical flavoured plant gracing many a hedgerow in this gorgeous part of the world.

August recipes: Feast of fun

Ching He Huang & Lizzie Acker are two of the chefs on the sizzling line-up for the Big Feastival in Oxfordshire, 26th-28th August, so they’ve served up these summer tasters…

July recipes: Blooming Great Tea Party

Tea parties have been a real feature of the summer so far after June’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations so carry on with a Blooming Great Tea Party in aid of Marie Curie

June recipes: Heavenly honey

Manuka honey is not only good for your gut and your skin but its soothing properties can also help your overall wellbeing.

May recipes: Green queens

We’re celebrating the green goodness with two brunch recipes to herald Alresford Watercress Festival

April recipes: Feed your family

Say bye-bye to boring dinners with exciting recipes from Chefs In Schools, by Nicole Pisani & Joanna Weinberg

March recipes: Dinners for winners

We’re sharing three hearty recipes from The Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Winners by Si King and Dave Myers, published by Seven Dials, out now £22 hardback

February recipes: Sweet dreams

We share a taste of Nadiya’s Fast Flavours by published by Penguin Michael Joseph (£22)

Star Q&A: Ian Botham

Ian Botham, cricket legend, member of the House of Lords, dad and grandad, 67, chats to us about sport & more.

Star Q&A: Gok Wan

Television star Gok Wan, 47, talks to us ahead of his dazzling star turn as the Man In The Mirror in Snow White at Woking’s New Victoria Theatre from 4th December to 2nd January

Star Q&A: Samantha Womack

Actress, singer, model & director Samantha Womack tells us about festive feelings as she stars as the White Witch in The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre as part of its UK tour

Star Q&A: Timmy Mallett

Broadcaster, artist & dad Timmy Mallett, who turns 66 this month, tells Liz Nicholls about family, football, art and his new book Utterly Brilliant – My Life’s Journey

Star Q&A: Ed Byrne

Liz Nicholls talks about life, laughs & lockdown saviours with comedian & dad Ed Byrne, 49, ahead of his live shows in September, including Oxford, Newbury, High Wycombe, Farnham, Camberley & Dorking

Star Q&A: Andre Rieu

Liz Nicholls asks international classical music champion & dad Andre Rieu, 71, about life, love & music ahead of Together Again which comes to cinemas on 28th & 29th August.

Prophet Sharing

The descendants of Abraham may have gone their separate ways, but now stand-up comedian friends Ashley Blaker and Imran Yusuf are joining forces.