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Sir Michael Morpurgo on 50 years of farms for city children, storytelling and hope
Sir Michael Morpurgo celebrates 50 years of Farms for City Children as he talks to Liz Nicholls about the power of nature, animals and storytelling.
Star Q&A: Ken Bruce
Liz Nicholls asks Popmaster host Ken Bruce about life & music as his new live show, You, Me & The Music, comes to Oxford, Woking and more…
Astrology & Tarot for November 2026
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
Your ultimate guide to Christmas 2026: Best festive events across the South East
Discover the best festive days out across six counties in 2026.
Win! A copy of Michael Morpurgo’s Down Burrow Lane
Down Burrow Lane is a tale to capture the imagination. And we’ve got five copies up for grabs!
Win! A five-star Kensington afternoon tea and hotel stay
Step into a world of five-star glamour with a dreamy afternoon tea at The Kensington, plus the chance to win an overnight stay for two.
Win! A one-of-a-kind copper pendant worth £165
Copper, fire and a family secret: win a unique piece of wearable art from The Copperologist.
Give your home a little extra warmth this Christmas with bespoke curtains from D&R Furnishers
D&R Furnishers say if you are hoping to have your new curtains in place for Christmas, now is the time to start planning.
Win! Two tickets to a glamorous Marilyn Monroe afternoon at Hartwell House – worth £138
Fancy champagne, afternoon tea and a little old-Hollywood glamour? Win two tickets to an exclusive Marilyn Monroe event at Hartwell House.
Raise a glass to Rioja: 12 wines to try this autumn
Round & About’s resident wine columnist Giles Luckett indulges his passion for Rioja and picks his top 12 bottles to savour for 2026.
Astrology & Tarot for October 2026
What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…
Marlborough LitFest celebrates George Michael, great writers and the joy of reading
Marlborough LitFest returns in September with Sathnam Sanghera exploring the legacy of George Michael, authors & free schools events.
Hop into Easter: best fun-filled activities across the South East
From egg-citing hunts and crafty workshops to family-friendly days out, we’ve rounded up some of the best activities near you to make this spring holiday extra special.
What have you missed?
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!
Chawton House virtual gardens
Chawton House virtual garden festival
Marlborough LitFest celebrates George Michael, great writers and the joy of reading
Marlborough LitFest returns in September with Sathnam Sanghera exploring the legacy of George Michael, authors & free schools events.
Hop into Easter: best fun-filled activities across the South East
From egg-citing hunts and crafty workshops to family-friendly days out, we’ve rounded up some of the best activities near you to make this spring holiday extra special.
What have you missed?
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!
Chawton House virtual gardens
Chawton House virtual garden festival
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
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
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
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.
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.
Atul Kochhar’s Chicken Tikka Pie recipe
Atul Kochhar, star of our second Spotlight podcast, shares the recipe for the delicious pie he cooked up for Angela Walker.
Emily Kerrigan’s Gluten-Free Kitchen Recipes & competition
We share fuss-free food inspiration from The Gluten-Free Kitchen by registered nutritionist Emily Kerrigan from Thame, published by Vie, £10.99.
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.
Star Q&A: Ken Bruce
Liz Nicholls asks Popmaster host Ken Bruce about life & music as his new live show, You, Me & The Music, comes to Oxford, Woking and more…
Star Q&A: Folk favourite, Seth Lakeman
Folk favourite Seth Lakeman celebrates 20 years of Freedom Fields.
Star Q&A: Blur’s Alex James
Liz Nicholls chats with Blur bassist Alex James ahead of the 15th Big Feastival.
Star Q&A: Madness icon, Suggs
Madness frontman Suggs reflects on childhood memories of his jazz-singer mother, sneaking into Who concerts and more.
Star Q&A: Racing legend, Nigel Mansell
We share a chat with racing legend Nigel Mansell who is staying at The Pop-Up Hotel which has returned to Silverstone in time for summer.
Star Q&A: Double Michelin-starred chef, Raymond Blanc
Liz Nicholls chats food, festivals & more with Raymond Blanc OBE who stars at Blenheim Palace Food Festival in May…
Star Q&A: Horticulturist and author, David Domoney
Liz Nicholls chats to gardener and author David Domoney.
Star Q&A: Gardeners’ World star, Adam Frost
Round & About Editor, Liz Nicholls, chats to Gardeners’ World star Adam Frost about pets, plants and passions ahead of his extended spring speaking tour.
Dr Scott Miller on unconditional love, lifelong care and why pets make us better humans
TV vet Dr Scott Miller shares why pets bring unconditional love, improve mental health and enrich our lives.
Star 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
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.
Win! A copy of Michael Morpurgo’s Down Burrow Lane
Down Burrow Lane is a tale to capture the imagination. And we’ve got five copies up for grabs!
Win! A five-star Kensington afternoon tea and hotel stay
Step into a world of five-star glamour with a dreamy afternoon tea at The Kensington, plus the chance to win an overnight stay for two.
Win! A one-of-a-kind copper pendant worth £165
Copper, fire and a family secret: win a unique piece of wearable art from The Copperologist.
Win! Two tickets to a glamorous Marilyn Monroe afternoon at Hartwell House – worth £138
Fancy champagne, afternoon tea and a little old-Hollywood glamour? Win two tickets to an exclusive Marilyn Monroe event at Hartwell House.
Win! A weekend for four at Berko Fields Festival – worth almost £400!
We’ve got four weekend tickets to Berko Fields Festival up for grabs!
Win! A two-night coastal escape to the Isle of Wight
Escape to the beautiful Isle of Wight with two nights at cliff-top Luccombe Hall Hotel.
Win! Tracklements feast goodies
Win one of two fabulous Tracklements prize bundles worth £250 packed with award-winning chutneys, mustards and more.
Win! A copy of Michael Morpurgo’s Down Burrow Lane
Down Burrow Lane is a tale to capture the imagination. And we’ve got five copies up for grabs!
Win! A five-star Kensington afternoon tea and hotel stay
Step into a world of five-star glamour with a dreamy afternoon tea at The Kensington, plus the chance to win an overnight stay for two.
Win! A one-of-a-kind copper pendant worth £165
Copper, fire and a family secret: win a unique piece of wearable art from The Copperologist.
Win! Two tickets to a glamorous Marilyn Monroe afternoon at Hartwell House – worth £138
Fancy champagne, afternoon tea and a little old-Hollywood glamour? Win two tickets to an exclusive Marilyn Monroe event at Hartwell House.
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Over the Years
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