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National Garden Scheme spaces to visit in Oxfordshire

Liz Nicholls invites you to visit a garden near you, as part of another record-breaking fundraising year thanks to the National Garden Scheme (NGS).

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National Garden Scheme spaces to visit in Hampshire

Need some inspiration for your garden? Visit an NGS garden near you, as part of another record-breaking fundraising year thanks to the National Garden Scheme.

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National Garden Scheme spaces to visit in Buckinghamshire

Liz Nicholls invites you to visit a garden near you, as part of another record-breaking fundraising year thanks to the National Garden Scheme (NGS).

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National Garden Scheme spaces to visit in Berkshire

Need some inspiration for your garden? Visit an NGS garden near you, as part of another record-breaking fundraising year thanks to the National Garden Scheme.

Oxfordshire museum triumphs at National Green Growth Awards

An Oxfordshire institution has emerged as a national leader in sustainability, winning a top prize at the 2026 Green Growth Awards.

£2,000 prize up for grabs as Evolve Film Festival calls for young filmmakers

Young creatives are being encouraged to get behind the camera and submit their short films to the Evolve Film Festival, with the chance to win an exclusive £2,000 professional studio experience.

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New Oxford Parkway exhibition explores public transport through disabled artists’ eyes

Artwork inspired by the real journeys of disabled and neurodiverse passengers is now on display at Oxford Parkway station, highlighting both the freedoms and barriers experienced when travelling by public transport.

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Win tickets to the Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest 2026 at Hambledon Vineyard

Win a wine-lover’s dream as Vineyards of Hampshire teams up with Round & About to give away tickets for its flagship event this summer.

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Explore myth and mystery at Wycombe Museum’s new year-long exhibition

Following the success of their award-winning 2024 exhibition, Fractured Land Collective present their second major show, Truth or Folly, at Wycombe Museum.

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11 independent cafes and bakeries to discover in Buckinghamshire

Whether you’re craving a flaky croissant fresh from the oven, a perfectly brewed flat white or a leisurely weekend brunch, Buckinghamshire has no shortage of brilliant independent cafes and bakeries to discover.

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Newbury & Thatcham Repair Café: Fix it, don’t throw it away

“Don’t throw it away – get it fixed,” says Rebecca Foster from the Newbury and Thatcham Repair Café.

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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.

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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

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Saddle up for Newbury Cycle Festival

Get on your bike and join in the fun at the inaugural Newbury Cycle Festival on Saturday, 14th June

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The enduring charm of Midsomer Murders 

Bucks tour guide Tony Long ponders the enduring appeal of Midsomer Murders 28 years later… 

Godalming sings gospel

Christine Sargrove tells us how the inspiring voices of Godalming Community Gospel Choir can help you reconnect with yourself and your community

Hejira at Fleet Jazz Club

Sue Tilley tells us about “something really special and unique” at Fleet Jazz Club on July 15th

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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 

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Hampshire Hobbits tale to theatre tour

Originating at The Watermill Theatre last year, director Paul Hart’s The Lord of the Rings – A Musical Tale promises to be the theatre smash of next year

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Windsor Local History Group open day

You're all invited to find out more about this friendly group, between 11am & 4pm on Saturday, 2nd November Now …

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Catch wondrous Willie Dowling live

Book your tickets to see Willie Dowling perform The Simpleton in Bracknell and Milton Keynes.

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Vintage vehicles at Woodcote Rally

Heritage transport at its very best is on display at Woodcote Rally, July 13th & 14th, and as Andy Crockett tells us the event has much more to offer too.

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Recipes: Life on the veg

Healthy, satisfying meals, that are quick and easy to prepare and come in on a tight budget are essential as we start 2023

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Star Q&A: Tom Kerridge

Michelin-starred chef & dad Tom Kerridge, 49, chats to Liz about life, loves and his Full Time Meals campaign with Marcus Rashford.

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Star Q&A: Ainsley Harriott

We chat to chef, TV presenter & dad Ainsley Harriott MBE, 65, about love, laughs & living well.

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Pancake Day!

Our easy to make pancake recipe!

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Recipes: Life on the veg

Healthy, satisfying meals, that are quick and easy to prepare and come in on a tight budget are essential as we start 2023

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Star Q&A: Tom Kerridge

Michelin-starred chef & dad Tom Kerridge, 49, chats to Liz about life, loves and his Full Time Meals campaign with Marcus Rashford.

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Star Q&A: Ainsley Harriott

We chat to chef, TV presenter & dad Ainsley Harriott MBE, 65, about love, laughs & living well.

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Pancake Day!

Our easy to make pancake recipe!

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Star Q&A: Tony Blackburn

Radio DJ legend, dad & grandad Tony Blackburn chats to Liz Nicholls ahead of his Sounds Of The 60s live tour at a theatre near you.

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Star Q&A: Zoe Lyons

Comedian Zoe Lyons shares her thoughts ahead of her Bald Ambition live comedy tour which visits Aldershot, Banbury, Farnham, Salisbury, Maidenhead & more

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Star Q&A: Lesley Joseph

Lesley Joseph chats to us about meeting the Pope, Birds Of A Feather, her pal Maureen Lipman and the joy of starring in Sister Act at the Apollo until 28th August

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Star Q&A: Kim Wilde

Kim Wilde chats to Liz Nicholls about performing at Heritage Live, alongside Boy George, Lulu, Gabrielle & more, including Ardingly on Saturday, 16th July and Englefield House on Saturday, 23rd July.

Star Q&A: Katherine Jenkins

Liz Nicholls chats to mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins OBE ahead of her performance at Henley Festival, 6th-10th July.

Star Q&A: James Blunt

Musician & dad James Blunt, 48, chats to Liz Nicholls ahead of his performances at Cornbury & more festivals this summer…

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Star Q&A: Toyah Willcox

Musician Toyah Willcox, who turns 64 this month, shares her excitement for a summer of festivals, including Let’s Rock where she is set to star…

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Star Q&A: Steve Backshall

Explorer, naturalist, presenter & dad Steve Backshall MBE, 48, talks to Liz Nicholls ahead of his Ocean show at a venue near you.

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Star Q&A: Kelly Jones

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Kelly Jones as the Stereophonics release their new album Oochya and hit the road for their UK tour

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Star Q&A: Justin Fletcher

TV megastar Justin Fletcher MBE tells us about his influences as he steps out to a venue near you for his all-singing and dancing live show Justin Live – The Big Tour!

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Star Q&A: Ray Mears

Local television star & bushcraft expert Ray Mears, 57, tells us more about his new We Are Nature book & theatre show to help us “tune in and turn on” to nature…

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30 years

ABOUT US

Over the Years

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2025

Round & About now have 31 editions reaching over 620,000 homes each month

22 employees, and over 600 businesses advertising each month

2019

The team won gold for Commercial Team of the Year and Regional Media Brand of the Year

at the British Media Awards 2019

2016

Round & About held
the first of two SO
Food Festivals

in Wallingford in September