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Astrology & Tarot for September 2026

What’s in store for you this month? Melanie Harding, founder of Soul Healing Guidance, offers her new monthly guides for all signs…

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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.

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Win! Tracklements feast goodies

Win one of two fabulous Tracklements prize bundles worth £250 packed with award-winning chutneys, mustards and more.

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12 of the best wines to see you through autumn

Round & About magazine’s resident wine columnist, Giles Luckett, recommends the best wines for cosy autumn evenings.

Autumn Education Guide 2026

Discover Round & About’s Autumn Education Guide 2026 – from adult courses and teaching children to read to SEN and dyslexia support.

See John Barrowman at the Wycombe Swan – for one night only

John Barrowman returns to the stage celebrating the musicals that have shaped his remarkable career, starting at Wycombe Swan in September.

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Win! A Hape ocean wall puzzle

Win a Hape Ocean Life Glow in the Dark Puzzle, worth £19.99, for an underwater Christmas adventure.

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Win! A copy of Hockney’s Pictures

Dive into almost 60 years of David Hockney’s extraordinary creative life with this beautiful updated book, with one copy to be won…

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Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind Britain’s monarchs

Lucy Worsley tells Liz Nicholls the surprising stories behind our monarchy ahead of the publication of her new book Queens and Kings.

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Kop Hill Climb returns to Princes Risborough this September

Heritage, horsepower and plenty of family fun return to Princes Risborough with Kop Hill Climb in September.

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From Henry VIII to Danny Dyer: bestselling historian Tracy Borman brings the Tudors to Aylesbury

Best-selling historian Professor Tracy Borman, who helped Danny Dyer discover his royal roots, brings Tudors on Tour to Aylesbury in October.

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Kop Hill Climb returns to Princes Risborough this September

Heritage, horsepower and plenty of family fun return to Princes Risborough with Kop Hill Climb in September.

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From Henry VIII to Danny Dyer: bestselling historian Tracy Borman brings the Tudors to Aylesbury

Best-selling historian Professor Tracy Borman, who helped Danny Dyer discover his royal roots, brings Tudors on Tour to Aylesbury in October.

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100 years of swing and big band classics come to Wycombe Swan this May

The LP Swing Orchestra returns to Wycombe Swan Theatre this May, with a spectacular swing concert raising funds for Karibuni Children.

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A season of stunning performances, classic picnics and Champagne moments at Garsington Opera 2026

There’s so much to enjoy at Garsington Opera 2026 as it returns for a spectacular summer season.

Two epic UK events set to ignite Silverstone and Goodwood

Mark your calendars – Japfest is back for 2026 with not one but two celebrations of Japanese automotive passion.

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Pub in the Park unveils sizzling line-up for 2026 – with tickets on sale now

The ultimate food and music festival returns to Marlow this spring, when Pub in the Park hosts some of the nation’s best chefs, tasty pop-up restaurants and unmissable live performances.

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The Shawshank Redemption comes to Wycombe Swan Theatre in March 2026

Step inside the walls of Stephen King’s legendary maximum-security prison and experience the acclaimed stage adaptation of the much-loved novella, as The Shawshank Redemption arrives at the Wycombe Swan Theatre.

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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.

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Spring into Easter: Family days out across Buckinghamshire

Discover the best Easter and spring adventures in Buckinghamshire, from baby animals and farm fun to historic houses and miniature railways.

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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… 

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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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Pluma on the pitch Spanish fundraiser

On Sunday, 20th July, award-winning Old Amersham restaurant Pluma brings a slice of Spain to The Lee Cricket Club for …

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Delicious Middle Eastern Dishes: Noor Murad’s Lugma Recipes

Discover flavourful Lugma recipes from Noor Murad’s cookbook Lugma: Abundant Dishes & Stories from My Middle East. Plus, win a copy!

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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

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! 

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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.

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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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Star Q&A: Blur’s Alex James

Liz Nicholls chats with Blur bassist Alex James ahead of the 15th Big Feastival.

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Star Q&A: Madness icon, Suggs

Madness frontman Suggs reflects on childhood memories of his jazz-singer mother, sneaking into Who concerts and more.

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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.

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‘Working at The Beacon feels very much like coming home’ – meet the Amersham headmaster making a difference

As the prep prepares to welcome girls for the first time, headmaster Nick Baker shares his thoughts on local life, education and the community he calls home

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.

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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.

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Chesney Hawkes touring star Q&A  

Liz Nicholls chats to musician & dad Chesney Hawkes who is touring the UK in March with his new album Living Arrows 

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Tom Kerridge chef Star 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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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 

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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.

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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.

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Win! Tracklements feast goodies

Win one of two fabulous Tracklements prize bundles worth £250 packed with award-winning chutneys, mustards and more.

READ MORE
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Win! A Hape ocean wall puzzle

Win a Hape Ocean Life Glow in the Dark Puzzle, worth £19.99, for an underwater Christmas adventure.

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Win! A copy of Hockney’s Pictures

Dive into almost 60 years of David Hockney’s extraordinary creative life with this beautiful updated book, with one copy to be won…

WIN! A boutique London stay at The Pilgrm

Enjoy an overnight stay for two at The Pilgrm, a beautifully restored boutique hotel in the heart of Paddington.

WIN! A Play Teepee from The Little Green Sheep

Create a magical space for adventures, reading and imaginative play with this beautiful Play Teepee from The Little Green Sheep.

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WIN! A two-night retreat for up to four people at The Oxford Yurt

One lucky reader will enjoy a two-night stay for up to four people at the award-winning Oxfordshire retreat, complete with breakfast and stunning countryside views.

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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.

READ MORE
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Win! Tracklements feast goodies

Win one of two fabulous Tracklements prize bundles worth £250 packed with award-winning chutneys, mustards and more.

READ MORE
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Win! A Hape ocean wall puzzle

Win a Hape Ocean Life Glow in the Dark Puzzle, worth £19.99, for an underwater Christmas adventure.

READ MORE
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Win! A copy of Hockney’s Pictures

Dive into almost 60 years of David Hockney’s extraordinary creative life with this beautiful updated book, with one copy to be won…

READ MORE
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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