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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…
Abba, Take That & jazz nights head to D’Oyly Carte Island this summer
The splendid surroundings of D’Oyly Carte Island welcome you to enjoy lavish seasonal celebrations from 1–5 July 2026.
Inside Nathalie Pymm’s creative world ahead of Bucks Art Weeks
Local artist Nathalie Pymm tells us about printmaking, puppies & opening her studio for Bucks Art Weeks this June.
Rare garden Open Day in Cocking to raise funds for Dogs for Autism
Sculptor Philip Jackson is opening his beautiful garden to the public for one day in support of Dogs for Autism.
Surrey Hills’ Fircroft Art Exhibition celebrates 30 years of creativity
This year marks the 30th anniversary of The Fircroft Art Exhibition on Albury Heath.
Macular Society volunteer supports Cranleigh sight loss group
Regan Ruther is a retired ophthalmic nurse now volunteering to help others in Cranleigh with the biggest cause of sight loss.
New family mystery trail launches at RHS Garden Wisley
Become a detective in Surrey this Easter with RHS Garden Wisley’s interactive trail for families – and help rescue the Easter Bunny.
Pub in the Park unveils sizzling line-up for 2026 – with tickets on sale now
The ultimate food and music festival returns to Marlow this spring, when Pub in the Park hosts some of the nation’s best chefs, tasty pop-up restaurants and unmissable live performances.
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.
Relive your childhood hits with James B Partridge at Reading Hexagon
Sing along to childhood hits with Britain’s favourite schoolteacher at the Reading Hexagon this April. Viral sensation James B Partridge …
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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.
Historic beam engines return to life with Easter fun and family-friendly festivities
Experience Crofton Beam Engines’ Easter Steam Up this April, with working engines, duck races and family fun.
Joe Hicks to debut new album at special Arlington Arts homecoming gig
Newbury singer songwriter Joe Hicks to showcase new album with Arlington Arts gig in April 2026.
See the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in Berkshire
The world’s finest nature images are revealed as Wildlife Photographer of the Year returns to The Base Greenham this summer.
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.
Discover fascinating Living History Festivals at West Horsley Place in 2026
Travel through the years at West Horsley Place and experience living history, fabulous events and much more.
The Shawshank Redemption comes to Wycombe Swan Theatre in March 2026
Step inside the walls of Stephen King’s legendary maximum-security prison and experience the acclaimed stage adaptation of the much-loved novella, as The Shawshank Redemption arrives at the Wycombe Swan Theatre.
Paul Clerehugh’s Goosebury Crumble
Crooked Billet’s Paul Clerehugh shares his Gooseberry Crumble recipe with Round & About readers.
Fitwaffle’s No-Bake Baking recipes for families
We’re sharing a taste of easy oven-free recipes from the book by Eloise Head AKA Fitwaffle who will star at Big Feastival.
Recipes from The Fast 800 Keto book
We’re sharing a taste of The Fast 800 Keto recipe book, as seen on Channel 4’s Lose A Stone In 21 days by Dr Clare Bailey who is on tour with her husband Dr Michael Mosely this month
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
Diwali recipes & takeaway competition
Diwali recipes from Atul Kochhar and a chance to win a takeaway from one of his Bucks restaurant.
Sale e Pepe’s iconic Italian recipes
We share a taste of la dolce vita from Sale e Pepe which recently had a complete refurb ahead of its 50th anniversary.
Emily Roux’s packed lunch recipes
Chef Emily Roux and Lexus have rustled up some posh packed lunches to enjoy in the car or on your next road trip!
Grill seekers! Tom Kerridge barbecue recipes
Two summer sizzlers from Tom Kerridge’s Outdoor Cooking, published by Bloomsbury with photographs Cristian Barnett.
Gordon Ramsay Academy recipes
We’re serving up summer sensations thanks to Sally Codling, a chef at Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking.
Green goodness in watercress season
Watercress is abundant at this time of year and it’s packed full of goodness with many health benefits.
Italian delights from Gennaro Contaldo’s
We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Cucina: Hearty Money-Saving Meals from an Italian Kitchen by Gennaro Contaldo, out now published by Pavilion Books.
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
Chiltern Sound Spa’s Deborah Henderson Q&A
Deborah Henderson, founder of The Chiltern Sound Spa, tells us what she loves most about life in Amersham & nearby
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
Wycombe Swan panto star Vernon Star Q&A
Liz Nicholls chats to Radio 2 star & dad Vernon Kay who stars in Aladdin at Wycombe Swan, 13th December to 5th January
Star Q&A with Craig Revel Horwood
Director & choreographer of NOW That’s What I Call A Musical gives us an insight into the stage show.
Star Q&A with chef Clodagh McKenna
Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna tells Liz Nicholls a few of her favourite things.
Towersey Festival Q&A with Billy Bragg
Liz Nicholls chats to singer songwriter and activist Billy Bragg who will star at the last ever Bucks highlight Towersey Festival – the 60th highlight – from 23rd to 26th August, and urges you to book your tickets.
Star Q&A with Dizzee Rascal
Liz Nicholls shares a chat with Dizzee Rascal MBE who headlines Party In The Paddock at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, 17th August.
Star Q&A with Sharron Davies MBE
Liz Nicholls chats to Sharron Davies MBE as she looks forward to The Olympic Games – her 13th – starting later this month in Paris.
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