Round and About

Enjoy later life

Later life gives much to embrace and much to consider but it can also be a worrying time, help is at hand whatever your needs.

Bear Grylls praises Woodley 1st Scouts

Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE has written to praise the 1st Woodley Scout Group who, in the last 18 months, have opened a second Scout troop and a second Beaver colony. Here’s his letter to us…

Ready to give padel a bash?

Padel is a fun and exciting sport that’s rapidly gaining popularity around the world, with stars such as Antonio Banderas, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams all fans. Want to join them?

Lidos with the lah-de-dah factor!

Here comes summer! We have a whole host of lidos to enjoy here in the South East…

Riveting riverside life

It’s easy to forget the incredible natural landscape and fascinating histories we are lucky enough to have right here on our doorstep in the Thames Valley, as author Thomas Newport found when he set off on a journey along the River Thames chronicling his trek along the 185 miles in his book, Binoclarity.

Riverside reverie at Swan at Streatley

With its location on (possibly) the most gorgeous stretch of the Thames, alfresco Lobster Bar, outdoor cinema and plenty of options for messing about on the river, this Coppa Club gem is giving us Made in Chelsea vibes (in the best way).

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.