Get ready for ShyneFest, a fun friendly family event in Guildford on May 31st and June 1st for two days of music and merriment

With solar costs at an all-time low, now is a great time to take advantage of this free supply of energy at home. Are you keen to save on your monthly energy bills and become energy independent? Book one of the top MCS-certified solar installers in Beaconsfield, UK:

Nadine invites you to lead a charmed life with her 4KIX footwear accessories range

Summer beckons, so why not think how you can best enjoy your outside space, come rain or shine? We speaks to some Bucks specialists who can help you

The Runnymede on Thames Hotel and Spa remains open, with treatments to put a spring in your step, while work is under way to give this much-loved local landmark a boost!

Feel fresh this year with a crop of palate pleasers – Giles Luckett reviews some seasonally appropriate plonk

Peter Henry tells us about his rewarding role as a volunteer with Schoolreaders… Perhaps you could sign up to change lives, too?

Self-taught Bucks “garden fairy” Anya Lautenbach’s new book can help you create your dream garden on a smaller budget, thanks to her hard-won experience

Our independent bookshops welcome readers young and old as well as connecting authors to loyal audiences. Liz Nicholls chats to some of the people behind the local treasures which deserve your custom, thanks to face-to-face, tangible magic in an increasingly online world

Musician Paloma Faith tells us about her new break-up album The Glorification of Sadness ahead of her UK tour which starts this month

We’re sharing a taste of Gennaro’s Verdure: Big and bold recipes to pack your plate with veg by Gennaro Contaldo (Pavilion Books).

Author and journalist Michael Smith is talking murder this month with the popularity of whodunnits, a good mystery and quirky characters all adding to the killer plots

Robbie James says “we’re all busy” but don’t use that as an excuse when there’s more to it

Artist Helen Grimbleby shares her love of the natural world through her work in a monthly series of observations

Marc Burrows is bringing his celebration of Terry Pratchett to Norden Farm

A solo exhibition featuring local artist Varvara Neiman began at the Elgiva Theatre in Chesham on Saturday

We chat to the bestselling author, comedian, actress and mental health campaigner Ruby Wax OBE who stars at Sheldonian Theatre with Buddhist monk, Gelong Thubten on Monday, 18th March.

Turns out we did...It's British …

Continue reading "Who ate all the pies?"

We chat to comedian Ray Bradshaw who brings his new show Doppelginger to Maidenhead, Swindon, Aylesbury, Guildford, Dorking, Reading, London & more from 1st March.

Easter comes early this year, March 29th – April 1st, which gives us an opportunity to enjoy the glories of spring as well of course, as eating chocolate!

Spring, even the sound of the word lifts your spirits. Little shoots of colour start to emerge and with it hope for the warmer months ahead, so get digging and clearing and start getting your garden in shape

Academic, TV presenter and author Alice Roberts tells us about her Crypt theatre show, based on her latest book, which visits Guildford’s G Live and Wycombe Swan this month…

We’re sharing a taste of The Sweet Polish Kitchen: A celebration of home baking & nostalgic treats by Ren Behan.

Step into your inner queen and win a transformative treat from QueenMee Accessories and the Midlife Mentor

Much-loved classic comedy, Pygmalion, comes to the Kenton Theatre, March 20th to 23rd

Canada’s biggest alt-rock export Mother Mother have released their highly anticipated album Grief Chapter

In the first of a series of helpful articles, Oxfordshire business hero Peter Mols offers his words of wisdom to help you employ the best people to help your business grow

Columnist Robbie James reflects on the Six Nations.

To mark Valentine’s Day, a local wildlife charity has opened two new butterfly memory walls to celebrate special occasions

In this, the month of love, our wine columnist Giles Luckett picks out his current top ten passions.

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett brings you sunshine, toasting the best wines from the land Down Under

Tossing and turning? Hot and bothered? We’ve teamed up to offer some tips for a sounder slumber thanks to the team at Simba

On Saturday 27th January Thame …

Continue reading "Behind the scenes with Thame Players"

Buckinghamshire has plenty of experts to help you achieve your dream, green, local wedding

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

Dom Joly discusses The Conspiracy Tour, based on his book, Farnham, Basingstoke, Winchester & more this month and next…

Teri, whose psychological thriller The Patient will be published by Bookouture on 13th February, tells us about her local life & loves

Angelina Messenger tells us about her role as a mountain leader and her love for life in the Chilterns

Marlow Tastes, the town’s excusive safari supper, is now open for bookings to allow hundreds more diners to sample gourmet food while helping charities that support families in need of help.

Brian Clews tells us about Wild Cookham which celebrates its tenth anniversary this year and how we can help ahead of Big Cookham Wildlife Weekend

Tiffany Redman of Point9 Acupuncture, Henley, has some tips for how we can all get 2024 off to a healthier start

Join the Snowdrop Walk on 4th February., support a great cause, and remember somebody special.

David Suchet makes his eagerly-awaited return to The Wycombe Swan in Poirot and More: A Retrospective

Marika Hackman releases Big Sigh her follow up to 2019’s Any Human Friend this Friday

The New Year is always a great time to consider making positive changes

Tony Hersch of Newbury Astronomy Society shares with us what to expect in the skies as we start the new year

Now’s the time to take up skateboarding, with the sport set to soar at the Olympics later this year & the Design Museum ramping up the excitement…

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

Miles Jupp talks about how surviving a brain tumour led to his On I Bang UK tour at a theatre near you this month

Another September beckons and we hope our education special will help you, whether you’re a parent to a SEN child, would like advice about bursaries, want to make maths fun or continue learning whatever your age

Local charity Inside Out has been celebrating 10 years of improving the wellbeing of children

Could you help change lives …

Continue reading "Reading made easy"

Dave Lamont of Plastic Free Home has some top tips for making the festive season more sustainable

BBOWT Is asking people to do one ‘wild’ act for each of the 12 days of Christmas to connect with nature at the coldest time of year

It turns out everybody’s talking about Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and it’s easy to see why.

Learn how the Tudors and the Victorians celebrated Christmas and enjoy festive carols beneath magnificent Christmas trees

A surefire hit for music fans is Nocturne Festival with runs from 12th – 16th June at Blenheim Palace

Noel Gallagher revisits his Oasis B-sides for the latest from The High Flying Birds.

The River & Rowing Museum in Henley has just celebrated its 25th anniversary and will be curating a host of events over the next 12 months. For now, it’s time to focus on more festive pursuits and there’s plenty of fun to be had over the next few weeks.

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett suggests some great fortified wines for the season of goodwill

Have you been naughty or nice? Get your skates on to enjoy Christmas highlights coming up, including Father Christmas!

We chat to Kaleb Cooper whose book Britain According To Kaleb is out now and whose UK theatre tour starts in January

In his first column, author and journalist Michael Smith reveals how much truth there is to 007 James Bond and the inspiration for the legendary secret agent

Almost 1.5 million people feel more lonely at Christmas than any other time, do what you can to make this one full of love and joy

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett raises a glass to top tipples for the big day

Don’t be surprised if the Christmas Cactus flowers again in spring

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett raises a glass to the best Champagnes for party season

For every £100 spent on QueenMee.com, a sparkling hair accessory or piece of jewellery from the collection will be donated to a woman or child resident of the shelter, to give them a Christmas boost

Sustainable local flower grower Natasha Humphries invites you to join her first wreath-making workshops in Hyde End

West Wycombe jewellery designer-maker, Justine Holliday, founder of Artisan Jewellery, shares her love for local life

Local charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People needs volunteers to step up as puppy parents to make a real difference.

Green-fingered Cathie Welch shares her …

Continue reading "Putting the Garden to Bed"

The Beef Wellington Box, generously serves four and includes a luxury 30-day aged fillet of British Hereford beef.

Seven new displays as the UK’s original festive lights trail returns to Kew Gardens, November 15th to January 7th.

Columnist Robbie James says: ” I have an inability to cry but that doesn’t stop me from feeling sad”

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett explores the best Chilean charms worth trying…

Exhibition of work by teenagers and children who have discovered a shared talent for wildlife photography on a BBOWT course.

The Wildlife Trusts’ Big Wild Walk is set to be the most exciting yet with its new ambassador Rhiane Fatinikun backing this year’s challenge.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains clever dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds, including smoke alarms, intruder alarms, oven timers, alarm clocks and even baby monitors.

Boo, hiss, you won’t want to miss… It’s time to sprinkle the fairy dust and wave your wand to welcome larger than life characters and slapstick galore – pantos are back!

On 3rd & 4th November Alexandra Palace Fireworks Festival is back with a bang, with star DJ sets, fun & epic fireworks.

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

We chat to EastEnders star, actor Lucy Benjamin who stars in the Yvonne Arnaud’s upcoming pantomime Cinderella.

Bra fitter Julie Walters joined more than 50 colleagues at an event in London marking her years of service for the high street retailer.

Follow in the footsteps of the Midsomer Murders with a team of guided walk including locations in Missenden, Amersham & more.

We share a taste of la dolce vita from Sale e Pepe which recently had a complete refurb ahead of its 50th anniversary.

Jonathan Lovett tells us about a fascinating new play about Mary Shelley landing at Norden Farm in Maidenhead on Thursday, 12th October, as part of a UK tour.

Adoption agencies across the UK, including PACT have joined forces to keep brothers and sisters together.

Cultural Travels from Home take happy travellers to far-off destinations virtually, thanks to art historian Siân Walters.

We chat to comedian Fiona Allen who’s on tour with her debut stand-up tour including Guildford on 28th September.

Adam Smith, executive chef at Coworth Park in Ascot, shares his recipe for a seasonal game salad.

Remember when the only choice for a coffee was white or black? Times have changed and ordering a coffee is now akin to reciting War and Peace. However you like your caffeine shot (or not) support National Coffee Week this month.

There are many plants that can inadvertently take over our gardens, particularly weeds, but there are some beautiful plants on sale that you can wonder why you ever planted. These are my own experiences and everyone will have a different gripe, says R&A gardener Cathie Welch

Wine columnist Giles Luckett recommends 8 Riojas that offer a new perspective on this classic region…

Charlie Dore will start at Chequers Folk Club in Great Kingshill on 20th September & Abingdon’s Unicorn Theatre on 21st.

All the stars aligned to make Mucky Weekender the best small festival on Planet Earth this summer…

From 9th to 17th September 130+ events will take place across the UK to show what life as a racehorse is really like.

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett explores the harvest of a magical region of Australia.

Dan Doyle of Stokenchurch tells us about his Matchday Mayhem which kicks off soon, thanks to a Kickstarter campaign.

Missed summer? You’re sure to feel the glow with a minibreak at Donnington Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa.

Another September beckons and we hope our education special will help you, whether you’re a parent to a SEN child, would like advice about bursaries, want to make maths fun or continue learning whatever your age

We chat to author Jacqueline Wilson, 77, one of the stars of Henley Literary Festival, 30th September to 7th October.

Chef Emily Roux and Lexus have rustled up some posh packed lunches to enjoy in the car or on your next road trip!

Liz Nicholls finds furniture upcycling inspiration & sources close to home here in Bucks.

Surrey-based Pleese invite you to tuck into a taste of summer with the world’s first frozen cheesecake in a tub.

Tomono Davies brings Japanese joy with sushi masterclasses. She’s on a roll – book in for a work party or session.

Giles Luckett rediscovers the amazing wines of France’s Roussillon, and find value and excellence in equal measure.

Towersey Festival over August bank holiday weekend offers 100+ acts from acclaimed bands to workshops and events.

Judi Love Q&A ahead of her The One Like tour which visits Basingstoke, Wycombe, Aylesbury & many more venues near you.

We take the plunge into the joy of wild swimming & invite you to do the same, plus our list of local pools & more.

Win a VIP day for two at BetVictor Party In The Paddock at Newbury Racecourse on 19th August, with Olly Murs. Q&A here!

Love brilliant deals and pizza? Visit one of Oakman Inns’ pubs to grab some under their two-for-one deals this summer!

M&S are running an instant, Lucky Lunch giveaway, placing 7500 £10 gift vouchers into random sandwiches.

Discover more about New Zealand wines as columnist Giles Luckett shows there’s more on offer than Sauvignon Blanc…

Marks & Spencer are here to feed your BBQ obsession with their three for £12 grill deal of bangers, burgers and kebabs.

Best summer barbecue wines? Round & About’s columnist Giles Luckett shares his red, white and rose recommendations.

Alison Weir, one of the stars of Guildford Book Festival in October, shares a few thoughts with us…

Two summer sizzlers from Tom Kerridge’s Outdoor Cooking, published by Bloomsbury with photographs Cristian Barnett.

Water, water everywhere or at any rate over 71 per cent of the world’s surface and there’s plenty to enjoy where we are too in pools, lidos, lakes, water and splash parks.

The challenges for getting water to the roots of plants this year and last is off the scale. Do you make sure to harvest the rainwater?

We take a fresh look at the Sussex seaside with a stay at one of the Beach Hut suites at Beachcroft Hotel.

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

The fifth Fi.Fest on Saturday, 8th July at Stroud Farm in Forest Green Road will star Scouting For Girls and The Feeling.

With the better weather, there’s no excuse not to get out in our garden at last.

We chat to Marc Almond of Soft Cell who will headline at Rochester Castle Concerts as well as Peter Hook, the Sugababes and more, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th July.

Liz Nicholls chats to DJ & record producer Roni Size, 53, ahead of Readipop Festival in Reading on 14th July.

We’re serving up summer sensations thanks to Sally Codling, a chef at Gordon Ramsay Academy in Woking.

Maracas player, party animal & dad Mark Berry, AKA Bez, 59, shares his thoughts on music & life.

There are plenty of things to keep you and the little ones entertained this summer.

Think you know Portuguese wine? Giles Luckett says it’s time to drink again exploring cool climate Douro Valley wines.

Landscapes of Fawley Hall, inspiration for Toad Hall as well as the setting for Henley Royal Regatta under the hammer.

BLACKLIONS’ Tim & Tam Spittle tell us about the vodka made from sheep’s milk and new summer walks, tours and tastings.

From Cava to Champagne, Tasmania to South Africa, Giles Luckett serves up the 10 best sparkling wines on the market.

Liz Nicholls reviews the new VAXSpotWash Home Pet-Design which will make your carpets, rugs and upholstery shiny and new.

The 50th anniversary tour of The Rocky Horror Show, is on its way to Aylesbury. Richard O’Brien shares a few thoughts…

Families are invited by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) to connect with nature every day in June, backed by the NHS.

The Globe, London’s iconic open-air wooden ‘O’ shaped theatre has lots of Shakespeare fun to enjoy over the summer…

Grab your free tickets to kick-start your dream home with a visit to Build It Live in Bicester on 10th & 11th June.

Tips and advice to help your roses whatever the weather.

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

Cycling is environmentally friendly, good exercise and offers the chance to enjoy local countryside.

Rose Awareness Week celebrates the beauty and variety of the world’s most popular flower.

With the weather getting warmer there can be nothing better than dining al fresco.

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett explores the best wines from South Africa worth trying.

A useful guide to renovating your dream countryside home.

Learn more about the wines of Rioja as Giles Luckett shares his thoughts on the best red and white Riojas in the UK.

Rock music legend & dad Noel Gallagher, 55, shares his thoughts ahead of his star turn at PennFest in Buckinghamshire on 21st & 22nd July.

At last spring is in the air and summer is coming. We should be mindful of climate issues but not let it put us off gardening forever.

No Mow May invites us all to sit back & relax to provide a boost for wild plants and wildlife throughout summer.

Our favourite TV (and real-life) doctor Amir Khan shares his thoughts ahead of his talking tour with FANE.

Watercress is abundant at this time of year and it’s packed full of goodness with many health benefits.

Summer is on its way which means festivals season! Here’s our guide to the best festivals near & far and the chance to win tickets.

The Lighthouse Family’s Tunde chats to us ahead of playing at Blenheim Palace with Gregory Porter & Emile Sande in June.

New categories and super prizes are on offer for 2023 in competition open to all aged over six.

As Autism Liaison Co-Ordinator for Dogs for Autism, Lola Bellarosa-Homer is often the first point of contact for the families the charity helps.

The Coach head chef Sarah Hayward wins Young Chef Award and Tom De Keyser retains tow Michelin stars at The Hand and Flowers.

Round & About’s wine columnist Giles Luckett recommends a clutch of new wines for Easter.

Four women will walk the whole South Downs Way carrying a rowing boat to raise awareness for women and girls in sport.

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.

Easter is the perfect occasion for family adventures and spending time together, as well as trails offering the chance to find more eggs than you could possibly eat, there are a variety of other fun activities to entertain you too.

Yesterday’s vehicles supporting today’s children’ is the simple message from the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs which is holding its charity Drive It Day on April 23rd in aid of Childline.

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.

Cathie Welch of Cathie’s Gardening School turns her attention to one of the most pressing issues for gardeners this month – the pruning dilemma.

Design legend Wayne Hemmingway MBE chats to us ahead of a charity retail highlight at The Oracle this month.

Take a road trip around Round & About land and stay at some of the best hotels in the area this summer.

The independent charity Adopt a Grandparents works to pair elderly care home residents with volunteers worldwide to combat loneliness and isolation.

A nature-friendly garden will be premiered by The Wildlife Trusts at this year’s RHS Malvern Spring Festival.

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett invites us to enjoy all things pink in his guide to rosés.

The digital age has brought about a significant change in the way sports marketing operates.

You are sure of sublime old-school classics & service at this perfect bistropub which hosts a series of star chefs.

The Cher Show at Oxford’s New Theatre until this Saturday (25th February) is sure to make you feel shiny & new.

Cathie Welch from Cathie’s Gardening School looks at how we can grow and maintain happy plants in our ever changing climates.

Adam Frost chats to Liz Nicholls about favourite flowers, family & being propositioned ahead of his UK tour.

Eat More Vegan by Annie Rigg, out now, published by Pavilion Books

Celebrant-led wedding ceremonies are a growing trend. Make yours as unique as you with Colette Ashby who officiates at ceremonies in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire & Buckinghamshire.

Choosing where and how you say ‘I do’ and celebrate your marriage is the first big decision for many couples, find the venue that best suits your style and vision for the day will set the tone.

Mill House is working to support small businesses and are developing a programme to help improve sustainability.

Strictly’s Karen & Gorka return with Firedance at Guildford’s G Live and Oxford’s New Theatre.

Atul Kochhar and his chefs are cooking up romantic experiences for their locals this February

Make the most of Valentine’s Day with these romantic wine recommendations from our wine columnist, Giles Luckett.

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to create a tablescape filled with love for your partner, family, best friends or for a Galentines brunch with some ideas from AB Event Hire.

Roses are red, violets are blue, ditch waste this Valentine’s Day, our planet needs you – there are other ways to share your love this February 14th

The Budgie Smuggler Run 2023 in Virginia Water has raised £2,500 (so far) for the Mental Health Foundation.

Make the right choices to help you or your loved one make the most of their later life

Here’s a taste of Suzanne Mulholland’s The Batch Lady: Cooking on a Budget, out now, published by HarperCollins

Best-selling author Kate Mosse OBE shares her thoughts ahead of her Warrior Queens & Quiet Revolutionaries tour at a theatre near you

David Walliams answers some questions ahead of Gangsta Granny at New Victoria Theatre in Woking 9th to 12th February.

Tasty new cereals, granolas, porridge, breakfast toppers and breakfast pots will brighten your morning thanks to an Eat Well breakfast

Under 12s can enjoy hot dogs, chicken goujons and burgers for free Mondays to Fridays, 3-5pm

Our wine columnist Giles Luckett is on a mission Down Under to raise January spirits with these wizard (wines) of Aus!

Dave Lamont of Plastic Free Home shares his reasons for finally deciding to go electric, can he persuade you by dispelling some of those myths and misconceptions?

As the new year starts for many it will mean a change in education or time to think about something new, read on for ideas

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

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

Fancy spending Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve in style at Quaglino’s? Special menus await you!

Drip 2 set as the prize. It’s a luxe hair care gift set containing our 2-year bestselling khalila oil, our cold-pressed Leccino olive oil, as well as our super-fluffy antimicrobial organic bamboo hair towel!

Michelin-starred chef’s festive meal for the same price as the average school lunch in the UK

Round & About’s resident wine columnist gives his top ten choices for bubbles at this most wonderful time of the year

Heritage & Sons funeral homes, owned by C.P.J. Field, are hosting collection points for the Bucks Radio Toy Appeal.

Electronic pioneers Leftfield delivered an early Christmas present with their album This Is What We Do.

Henley-based art publisher Hypergallery welcomes browsers and buyers to an exhibition of signed, limited-edition prints by music’s most extraordinary visual artists.

AB Events Hire have fabulous creative ideas to help you wow your guests with a festive table that’ll really make you the host with the most.

The Flying Child team have been awarded funding from The National Lottery to support survivors of child sexual abuse.

Well done to the 13 volunteers recognised by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) for decades of conservation work.

CareHandle is an exciting new service supporting those exploring Care Homes for the first time.

Tatjana runs teapro.co.uk, a loose-leaf tea startup based in Windsor and is passionate about all things sustainable.

Our wine expert Giles Luckett shares his wine recommendations to raise your mojo levels!

Craig Revel Horwood, 57, is excited about bringing Strictly Ballroom The Musical back to the stage on a UK tour, which includes Reading’s Hexagon, 16th-21st January & Guildford’s G Live, 20th-30th December

Thames Valley Police has some invaluable advice as the winter nights close in.

STK Steakhouse is offering a special Thanksgiving menu, available from Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th November.

Neighbours is returning to TV screens next year… Here’s why this is such good news for us all.

Woodley-based hypnotherapist Sophie Price explains how this approach can help a frazzled mind.

Give back as you gift at Christmas and through to Easter next year with Bourne-End accessories business.

Tom Kerridge launches his Beef Wellington Box to help make your Christmas extra special.

Cathie Welch explains how to distinguish between the types of Cyclamen available.

Matt Allwright whose recipes are featured in The Sobell House Vegetarian Cook Book, shares his thoughts.

Dr Seema Warner, skin expert & founder of Oxford’s YourSkinStory, explains why a holistic approach will add that vital glow to your skin.

Archie Tracey the sprocker spaniel tucks into some premium ready meals from HugMyDog.

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

Plant the equivalent of 136 trees and save up to £1,000 a year with these essential energy saving tips.

Mark Gregory returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 with a “Plot To Plate” haven for Savills.

Actress Hayley Mills talks about life & loves ahead of starring in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.

Well done to wildlife lovers in the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) competition.

Dr Marion Gluck explores the different treatment options for anyone experiencing menopause or perimenopause symptoms.

Round & About’s resident wine columnist gives his top picks for the new season – mellow wines for the mellow season!

A BBOWT project to create a channel of the River Thames and restore long-lost wildlife habitat has been completed.

Half term and Halloween days out to keep the whole family entertained.

Foraging, local & literary history, garden tours and more as part of Chilterns Walking Festival, 15th-30th October.

Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirror Rooms exhibition at Tate Modern has been extended until April. Liz Nicholls steps inside

You can save money on the weekly shop and still be sustainable

As autumn swoops in, it’s not just Keats who was in love with this atmospheric season, the National Trust is too, find out more about what you can enjoy

Round & About’s resident wine columnist gives his top picks for the new season – mellow wines for the mellow season!

Rainscape supply and fit demountable flood barriers to domestic and business properties to provide agile, self-assembly flood protection

Make-up with spectacles? Yes, you read that right! Feel Good Contacts have come up with a perfect guide for you! Spectacles aren’t a hindrance to highlighting your eyes. In fact, you can make your eyes appear even bigger with glasses.

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

Louis Savage, 10, samples the hospitality on offer at The Crazy Bear in Stadhampton.

Enjoy two courses for £15 at The Coach in Marlow, Tom explains the idea, how it came about and what diners can expect

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

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

Ainsley Harriott shares two ideas from his newest cookbook.

Sarah Alakija of Charters Education Support helps students in the UK and abroad to make strong applications to British universities and has some excellent tips to help ahead of January’s applications deadline

Starting school can be a nervous time for children and their families. Local early years specialist Hayley Fuller offers these words of wisdom to allay some of the most common fears.

With temperatures set to soar again this week, a paucity of rain and impending hose pipe bans, how do you keep your garden going? R&A gardening expert Cathie Welch has some advice

Lucy Todd tells us about her journey from journalism to founding sustainable children’s clothing site My Little Green Wardrobe which has just turned one

The Royal Life Saving Society has invaluable advice to help you enjoy the water safely this summer

John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett bring their hugely entertaining, funny show to The Crooked Billet, Stoke Row on Wednesday 7th September.

The Royal Life Saving Society has invaluable advice to help you enjoy the water safely this summer

Berkshire-based Plastic Free Home’s Dave Lamont looks at ways we can be more water-friendly in the wake of news of impending shortages

Bear Grylls’ Survival Academy has created The Go Wild guide – developed with snack brand Nature Valley – with eight free ways to keep active kids satisfied this summer in their own home or the local park.

Nicola Shafer tells us how her love of the natural world led her to the publication of her new book

High-end piano store Pianoz.com has opened its flagship store on Maidenhead High Street.

The stunning Berkshire stately home will once again welcome a wealth of authors for the festival in October

Columnist Giles Luckett recommends some sensational summer sippers available locally

Popular food festival runs on September 24th & 25th and this year more than 180 artisan producers are set to take part

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.

Now it’s over to you… be inspired by our Lionesses and get involved in football where you are, whatever your age and ability

Congratulations to Marlow, Best Kept Village!

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…

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

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

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.

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

Fun manipulative & role play features include spinning radar, wind meter, runway lights, roundabout & boarding ladder that will encourage your child’s imagination. Includes Smartpoint Jet and 2 cute mini jets.

Singer/songwriter Mick Hucknall chats about being back on the road performing as Simply Red get set to star at Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace on 15th June

Liz Nicholls chats to musician David Gray amid his UK & European tour to celebrate 20 years since his multi-platinum album White Ladder, which has just been re-released in a deluxe edition on CD, digital and vinyl.

We’re all up to our eyeballs in depressing news about the rising cost of living… But we also know how vital self care is for good mental health… So what’s a stressed out, strapped-for-cash girl to do? 🤔

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

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

LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort is opening its newest attraction this Saturday, 30th April – step inside and explore.

Festivals are back on! Yes, after two fretful years of disrupted fun & frolics, there’s a summer sizzler of festivals ready to rock your world, whatever you’re into… writes Liz Nicholls

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

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…

You don’t have to run a four-minute mile to follow in the footsteps of Roger Bannister. On a windy day in May 1954, a 25-year-old medical student… broke track and field’s most famous barrier – the four-minute mile.

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

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

With the rising costs of energy bills, Dave Lamont from Plastic Free Home, based in Wokingham, has some top tips to help you save

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

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

Henley and Marlow Launches 2022 `The Year of the Tiger`

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!

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

We’re serving up a taster from The Gut-Loving Cookbook by Alana & Lisa MacFarlane which is out this month, published by Pavilion Books

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…

Once There Was A Bear, a new prequel to mark the 95th anniversary of the classic Winnie-The-Pooh. With so much uncertainty in the world the familiar, beloved characters from our childhood are more welcome than ever.

A move to McCarthy Stone’s Jupiter House in Milton Keynes has helped give a retired newsagent a social network and greater peace of mind

We’re offering a taste of Christmas at River Cottage by Lucy Brazier with foreword, essays and seasonal recipes from Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall, published by Bloomsbury, Priced £22.

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

Send some sweetness & light to loved ones with Jack & Beyond’s Christmas cakes & goodies available for delivery across the UK

We’re sharing a taste of From Gujarat With Love – 100 Authentic Indian Vegetarian Recipes by Vina Patel

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

Ravneet Gill’s Sugar, I Love You: Knockout Recipes to Celebrate The Sweeter Things in Life, is out this month.

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

New business launched to help separating and divorcing couples save money and stay out of court

Paul Zerdin on his Hands Free show at Camberley Theatre on Tuesday, 21st September

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

This September, Macmillan Cancer Support’s iconic Coffee Morning event is back on Friday 24th September, however you plan it and whatever your baking talents (or lack of) host your coffee morning your way and help raise millions to support the growing number of people living with cancer

A visit to Build It Live this month will help you create a home as individual as you

Creating the world in eight million stitches… On Tuesday 17 August Threads Through Creation, a magnificent embroidery display created by textile artist Jacqui Parkinson will go on show at Salisbury Cathedral.

We’re serving up two dishes from Sunshine Kitchen: Delicious Creole recipes from the Heart of the Caribbean by Vanessa Bolosier, published by Pavilion Books.

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.

It’s barbecue season! We’ve teamed up with home economics star Jack Monroe & Del Monte to serve this sunny delight

Singer & dad Paul Weller, 63, opens up about his new album Fat Pop (Volume I), collaborations and a hopeful return to live music.

Dust off your baking bowls, whip out your whisks and unite against dementia by signing up for Cupcake Day

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad of four Danny Goffey, 47, who will star with his Supergrass bandmates, Feeder & Sports Team at Englefield House in Theale on Friday, 23rd July, as part of the Heritage Live Concert Series.

Liz Nicholls asks singer James Arthur, about music, mental health and more. His new single September is out on 4th June, via Columbia Records, taken from his as-yet untitled album out in autumn

Show your support for Covid vaccination programme with a V-star badge thanks to mums’ mission

Families can book in to enjoy the UK’s first flying theatre ride at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort at the end of this month

Raise your glasses, it’s time to toast our Round & About Good Cheer Award winners!

Here at Gilbertson & Page our team lives and breathes dogs. Not only do we specialise in the manufacture of life stage, working and sensitive diets like hypoallergenic and grain-free recipes, but dogs run our office, well unfortunately, not quite! but there’s always one or two running about or napping by the desk.

Local illustrator Rob Jones always wanted to create a children’s book and, in Where’s Brian’s Bottom? the dream has unfolded!

Gemma Hardy of Hardy Training Company in Fleet explains what mental health is and how we can manage it during uncertain times

Top tips for creating your home gym. We’ve teamed up with Morgan Beilby of local design and fit-out specialists Velvaere Studios to help you create the perfect home/work balance.

Liz Nicholls chats to survival expert, dad & TV star Ed Stafford, 45, about life, lockdown & the summer family wilderness camps he has helped devise in the South East.

Suze Morrison, founder of Gourmet Glow, has teamed up with The Watercress Company to offer some healthy meals

“Cry God for Harry, England and St George..!” Pit your wits against our Which William quiz in honour of Shakespeare & St George’s Day

Celebrate the UK’s first ever #BlossomWatch day in Bucks, Berks and Oxfordshire

Walk this way! Chilterns Walking Festival is back from 22nd May to 6th June with more than 80 guided walks to enjoy

Love your kitty? Adore your doggy? We always knew that we Brits loved our pets passionately, but the last year has deepened our appreciation for our animal companions!

Pinch punch first of the month… it’s April’s Fools Day! This is a tradition that some say dates back to Chaucer here in the UK.

Here we are, a full year after lockdown was announced. Let’s face it, tempers feel a little bit frayed this week, which is natural, really, as we approach the final furlong towards (hopeful) freedom!

Plant or garden dilemma? Grab a free Gardeners’ Question Time Plant Clinic slot with garden guru & Miracle-Gro this week.

A needle phobia is quite common – it’s thought to be a problem for about 1 in 10 of us. Phil Day gives some advice to those worried about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Bees are buzzing, flowers are blooming, and the sun is shining: spring is here!

Getting the right vitamin supplements to make you Zoom ready! As millions across the world continue to interact online, people are spending a record amount of time video chatting.

Comments from Phil Day, Superintendent Pharmacist at Pharmacy2U, the UK’s first and largest online pharmacy

The clocks go forward on March 28 – the start of daylight savings. This means one less hour in bed, so prepare to feel extra sleepy that day!

Jess Gillam tells us about music’s power to connect us and looks ahead to the Investec International Music Festival which will take place in Surrey Hills as soon as safely possible.

We’ve cooked up a sneaky slice of The National Trust Book of Baking by Sybil Kapoor, which is out on 15th April, with these heart-warming spring recipes.

Author & dad David Walliams, 49, talks about life & the arts ahead of the adaptation of his novel Billionaire Boy as a Covid-safe Car Park Party

It’s Mother’s Day on Sunday so why not show her how much she means by making these sweet treats packed with healthy ingredients and love

Time for wildlife – help ensure the survival of beautiful African wild animals by supporting two amazing charities

Gardarica offers ‘living walls’ tailor-made to the needs of your home, garden or business from design to construction

Liz Nicholls asks star chef Raymond Blanc about feeding the soul in isolation, finding your calling & his surprising favourite foodstuff…

Mandira Sarkar of Mandira’s Kitchen serves up a wonderful suggestion for Mother’s Day: spiced biscuits & masala chai to deliver to your mum’s doorstep if you live close enough to her…

Discover millions of creative ways to share your life stories for future generations

Today is Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday. We’ve teamed up with Bonne Maman UK to offer you some great recipe ideas.

Love local! Fresh food delivery box for Valentine’s Day meals & restaurant quality cooking with Crop To Kitchen.

Billy Ocean, along with the Young Voices Choir, wish you a Lovely Day with charity single to help children’s mental health

Kirsty Prankerd, from photo keepsake retailer Write From The Heart, explains how to build a time capsule with the kids.

Try the traditional dish of Ciceri e Tria (Chickpeas and Pasta) as recommended by Godalming author Patrick Ebbs.

Star chef & hospitality champion Tom Kerridge’s new Hand & Flowers cookbook is helping us find reasons to be cheerful. We’ve teamed up to share recipes for you to cook at home.

Three times Olympic rowing gold medallist Andy Triggs Hodge started rowing because he thought it would be fun, now he is sharing that sense of fun through Race The Thames 2021, we chatted to him about his career, the importance of sport and the event taking place in March

The festive period isn’t normally associated with healthy eating, but Dr Michelle Braude of nutrition practice The Food Effect, says it doesn’t have to be this way and that many of the foods we often associate with Christmas and New Year are actually very healthy if used in the right way.

Professor Stephen Hawking had a fascinating relationship with time and this year Bremont are marking that and honouring the eminent scientist with the launch of its Bremont Hawking watch collection.

The festive period isn’t normally associated with healthy eating, but Dr Michelle Braude of nutrition practice The Food Effect, says it doesn’t have to be this way and that many of the foods we often associate with Christmas and New Year are actually very healthy if used in the right way.

Liz Nicholls asks Italian opera singer, tenor & record producer, Andrea Bocelli, 62, some questions for our bumper Christmas edition.

The World of Mythical Creatures is coming to The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in spring 2021

A new cook book Food & Kindness is raising funds for Oxfordshire’s Sobell House hospice with help from local restaurants

Liz Nicholls squeezes Chris Difford, musician & founding member of Squeeze who turns 66 this month, for his thoughts on music, heroes, and reaching out on Zoom…

We’ve partnered up with (Parents And Children Together) to highlight the #YouCanAdopt campaign and encourage you to consider adopting

Did you know in the UK alone we have more than 2,500 varieties of apple? Enough for you to try a different one every day for more than seven years and what better day to start then on October 21st, Apple Day. Why not try these recipes to start with…

Liz Nicholls asks singer Katie Melua a few questions about her musical icons & more ahead of her new album No. 8 being released and a UK tour this month.

Get Back is set to celebrate the iconic band’s influence

Jonathan Lovett catches up with wine expert and TV celebrity Oz Clarke ahead of the publication of his latest book, Oz Clarke English Wine in which he waxes lyrical about the newest new world wine country

Sea for Yourself is encouraging us to cook with fresh fish caught in UK seas, so ‘see for yourself’ how healthy and easy it can be

Jonathan Lovett chats to one of the nation’s favourite gardeners, The One Show’s Christine Walkden, who is also a proud life member of The National Allotment Society

Fishing is a reel-ly big pull for millions of people and what can be better than sitting by the river in the sunshine – you may fin-ish up with a big catch you’ll have something to carp on about to your friends!

We’ve never appreciated being outside more than we do now and with more gradually opening up to us, let’s get out and enjoy it

Nutritionist Abi Barclay-Watt has some tips on how to curb those cravings

With many of us having more time on our hands, there’s never been a better time to learn something new

To say TV presenter Julia Bradbury loves the outdoors would be an understatement, so much so that she set up The Outdoor Guide website packed with wonderful walks, picturesque pubs to stay in and everything you need to get out and enjoy yourself

Watercress is healthy, delicious and packed full of goodness – one 85g bag provides more than the recommended daily amount of vitamin C to help boost your immune system. It’s in season until October so get creating now!

Our Armed Forces are something for us to be proud of at any time as they work to keep us safe and now they are helping to fight coronavirus

Huge thanks goes out to all those who have been making scrubs in their homes and the schools coming together to make face shields for our NHS and key workers

Join Mr Toad, Ratty, Mole and Badger in GSC’s online Wind in the Willows

Chawton House virtual garden festival

We’ve all got closer to nature over the past few weeks as we spend more time in our gardens and take time to appreciate what’s around us.

Surrey Hills advises you to stay away – for now!

Join Rock Choir’s 24-hour fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness Week

Celebrate VE Day at home – sing, dance and raise a glass to toast Second World War heroes

Coronavirus: Get help if you can’t pay household bills

Resolve coronavirus-related sleep problems with the help of hypnotherapy

#SAVEOURVENUES campaign launched to help grassroots music

With the majority of us spending more time at home at the moment how about lavishing some love on your home and considering how you can improve it, Karen Neville looks at some ways to make the most of your home…

Take the 2.6 Challenge and help boost the UK’s charities

Qualified natural chef Jo Keyes shares some wholesome recipes devised in her Time To Nourish kitchen for body, mind & soul

Advice for how you can freshen up your home especially if you’re looking to sell

Enjoy the wonderful world of wildlife online

Co-parenting during the Coronavirus lockdown

A new app makes it easy to thank the unsung heroes in your community at a time when we’ve never needed them more

Your dogs will be barking mad for these home bakes

Home schooling tips to help you learn as your child does

Churches in Newbury are reaching new congregations with online services helping us through these difficult times

Enjoy the theatre from the comfort of your sofa courtesy of National Theatre at Home via YouTube

Getting some fresh air in the current situation is so important. 

Staying at home is not ideal but there’s lots to get on with in the garden.

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

You’re never too old to enjoy an Easter egg hunt which is lucky for you as there are some cracking ones to enjoy!

What better way can there be to mark spring than to get out in the garden? Karen Neville gathers some inspiring gardens worth visiting.

The Great British Spring Clean has been postponed so how about giving your home a spring clean instead?

Help Barry the non-swimming pig 

Make your own secret garden for wildlife 

Here are some present ideas ahead of Mothering Sunday on 22nd March

Thursday is the annual worldwide celebration of books and reading that is World Book Day.

Never has the saying ‘nice as pie’ been so apt – who doesn’t love a tasty pastry pie and what better time to indulge than in British Pie Week.

Host a supper club on 7th March and raise funds for Eva’s Friends

Fi Harding tells us more about Chiltern Arts Festival 2020 which takes place at various venues between Friday 28th February and Saturday 7th March

Fitness star Joe Wicks –AKA The Body Coach – has teamed up with cancer charity Macmillan to share some veggie recipes for March

Whatever your vintage or passion, March is a great month for motoring enthusiasts.

Liz Nicholls asks Clare Balding about life, sport and our beloved pets as she launches Dogcast With Clare Balding

“Golf is a good walk spoiled” according to some but to others there’s nothing like the challenge of hitting that small round ball to the best of your ability, avoiding hazards and wayward shots along the course and eventually seeing it drop in the hole.

Yesterday marked the start of Real Bread Week and today it’s the turn of Cornish Pasty Week.

Did you know this week is Real Bread Week? It’s the annual celebration of additive-free loaves and the people who make them.

Anton DuBeke and Erin Boag will bring Dance those Magical Movies to Reading’s Hexagon this March

Talented stars from Ascot, Crowthorne and Sandhurst will dazzle you this month at the 49th South East Berks Gang Show. Sandra Sidey tells us more…

Make the world a better place with a random act of kindness 

With so much misinformation out there here are Abi Barclay-Watt’s 25 nutritional truths – no fads!

Tips on how to keep your home warm & safe in the colder months

Go with the Flow at Godalming art gallery’s new exhibition

Celebrate National Apprenticeship Week and all its benefits

Liz Nicholls chats to singer Russell Watson about his tour

We’ve put together some articles about planning for later life care as well as staying healthy & stimulated in our February guide.

We’ve teamed up with Tilda to serve up some recipes to make the most of their new flavoured easy-cook sachets

Active minds and active bodies are on the curriculum at the University of the Third Age

Scale new heights with this year’s films with the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 

New online map helps people find health research in Thames Valley 

Join snowdrop walk and support Child Bereavement UK 

The ways of getting in shape are constantly changing as this year’s trends suggest

Want a change of job and need some help writing that perfect CV? Judith Coslett has some great advice

Welcome to the first education extra of 2020, we had an impressive array of entries for our story writing competition and they all prove what a talented bunch you are!

If we each make small changes to our lives we can collectively make a huge impact to protect our planet for future generations. Here are some positive ideas…

Liz Nicholls asks award-winning presenter and biologist Liz Bonnin about school, the live tour of the BBC’s Planet Earth II this spring and how we can all do our bit.

We share two exclusive recipes from Ollie Hunter’s brand new sustainable cookbook with two copies up for grabs

This festive season, look no further than Windsor Great Park as the setting for your family time together.

Liz Nicholls reviews the newly opened Ivy Oxford Brasserie.

Michelle Miley takes some time out to indulge in an afternoon of relaxation and pampering at Donnington Valley near Newbury in Berkshire

Local dad David Lamont, founder of Plastic Free Home, offers his tips on how we can enjoy a more planet-friendly season

Round & About Magazine is publishing its popular annual eight-page Adult Health & Social Care Supplement in February 2020.

Steve Warner enjoys Ghost’s performance at SSE Arena Wembley on Friday

Pantomimes are many children’s first experience of the theatre and what a way to start!

Television star, singer and father of five Rob Brydon, 54, talks about his life & career ahead of his new Songs & Stories tour

Guildford’s Carolyn Ledger explains more about Naturally Wrapt – the planet-friendly business she launched this year, in addition to her job as a SEN teacher

Ella Reeves reviews Lovely Bones at Oxford Playhouse

Nominate inspirational women for 2020

Things to do this half term Oxfordshire & Berkshire

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Jack Savoretti

In association with The Royal British Legion, we recognise the unseen service of the Armed Forces past and present.

Be spooked at Waddesdon this Halloween half-term