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Neurodivergence: support goes beyond the labels 

To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, Tom Murfitt, clinical director & founder of Oxford CBT, explains why celebrating those whose brains work differently is so important 

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Blenheim food festival star 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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Follow North Farnham Art Trail

Explore seven studios and enjoy the work of artists as part of the North Farnham Art Trail, June 7th to 22nd, 11am-5pm

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Step out with Alton Walking Festival

Like to amble, ramble, saunter, stroll, march or trapise, then Alton Walking Festival is for you with walks to suit every explorer this month

Hester Grainger’s ADHD Unmasked tour 

Neurodiversity advocate Hester Grainger will bring her ADHD Unmasked show to Camberley Theatre on Thursday, 29th May, to Guildford’s G Live on Tuesday, 10th June, Swindon’s Wyvern Theatre on 13th June, Wycombe Swan on 15th June & more as part of a UK tour

Woking Dance Space celebrates 30 years

This year marks a milestone of dedication to dance, community and creativity in Woking

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Discover the magic

There’s something HUGE happening in local parks in Surrey this summer

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ShyneFest: Family, Music, Fun, Memories Celebration

Mark your calendars for 30th and 31st May, because ShyneFest is back and it’s bigger and better than ever to celebrate their 10th Anniversary!

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UK/US special relationship

Close intelligence links mean the bond between Britain and America will stand firm according to author and journalist Michael Smith

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Abbeyfield Wey Valley: Empowering Independence with Care

At Abbeyfield Wey Valley, we prioritize care and support within the comfort of your own cherished home environment, reflecting our compassionate ethos

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Soul food – Tom Kerridge 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

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Egham Royal Show weekend in August

The Egham Royal Show takes place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August at the showground in Whitehall Lane.

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Egham Royal Show weekend in August

The Egham Royal Show takes place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August at the showground in Whitehall Lane.

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Egham Royal Show weekend in August

The Egham Royal Show takes place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August at the showground in Whitehall Lane.

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Egham Royal Show weekend in August

The Egham Royal Show takes place on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August at the showground in Whitehall Lane.

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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 

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Green & easy! Wonderful watercress recipes

May brings us the start of British watercress season, thanks to The Watercress Company’s recipes

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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).

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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

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Diwali recipes & takeaway competition

Diwali recipes from Atul Kochhar and a chance to win a takeaway from one of his Bucks restaurant.

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Soul food – Tom Kerridge 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

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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 

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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.

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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

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 

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Wycombe Swan panto star Vernon Q&A

Liz Nicholls chats to Radio 2 star & dad Vernon Kay who stars in Aladdin at Wycombe Swan, 13th December to 5th January

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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.

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Q&A with star chef Clodagh McKenna

Irish chef, author & TV star Clodagh McKenna tells Liz Nicholls a few of her favourite things.

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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.

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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.

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Win! VIP Guilfest tickets 

Guilfest, 5th & 6th July in Guildford’s Stoke Park, will star The Jacksons & more legends. We have a pair of VIP tickets to be won 

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Win! The Silk Club sleep goodies 

We have two luxury pillow & eyemask sets from The Silk Club up for grabs

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Rowachella Tickets & Charlie Hedges Q&A

We chat to radio 1 star Charlie Hedges who is bringing her party-starting tunes to Rowachella in Aston Rowant on 14th June, and have a pair of tickets to win

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Win! Two tickets to Stowaway festival 

Stowaway Festival near Stowe, 15th-17th August, will star a DJ set from Jungle, Fabio + Grooverider & more

Your May spiritual guide & competition

Melanie Harding delivers your monthly Astrology & Tarot guide, and offers you the chance to win an Astrology chart reading and a Tarot card reading to help you on your path… 

Win! Party In the Paddock tickets

Clean Bandit, Bjorn Again & more will star at Newbury Racecourse this summer, and we’ve teamed up to offer a pair of tickets to each show

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Win! VIP Guilfest tickets 

Guilfest, 5th & 6th July in Guildford’s Stoke Park, will star The Jacksons & more legends. We have a pair of VIP tickets to be won 

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Win! The Silk Club sleep goodies 

We have two luxury pillow & eyemask sets from The Silk Club up for grabs

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Rowachella Tickets & Charlie Hedges Q&A

We chat to radio 1 star Charlie Hedges who is bringing her party-starting tunes to Rowachella in Aston Rowant on 14th June, and have a pair of tickets to win

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Win! Two tickets to Stowaway festival 

Stowaway Festival near Stowe, 15th-17th August, will star a DJ set from Jungle, Fabio + Grooverider & more

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Your May spiritual guide & competition

Melanie Harding delivers your monthly Astrology & Tarot guide, and offers you the chance to win an Astrology chart reading and a Tarot card reading to help you on your path… 

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Over the Years

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2025

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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