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Taking to the air
Naomi Slade leaves mud and frozen ground behind this month for a taste of the exotic – at home.
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Not fade away
Author David Roberts is ensuring that our rock musical heritage – part of the ‘history of the...
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Review: Legally Blonde The Musical at Aylesbury Theatre
Reviewers Holly Neale and Laureen Taheny enjoy a fun-filled night watching Legally Blonde The Mus...
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Top 10 Stunning Sunrise Photographs from Great British Life - Editors Pick
Each week, Mary Brooks, Editor and Publisher of Great British Life carefully selects her favourit...
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Time to get back in the saddle
A scheme is being set up to encourage both new and lapsed horse riders to engage with our equine ...
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People and Places
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Not fade away
Towns & Villages
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Author David Roberts is ensuring that our rock musical heritage – part of the ‘history of the future’ – is recorded, and found plenty in our area.
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Time to get back in the saddle
Local People
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A scheme is being set up to encourage both new and lapsed horse riders to engage with our equine friends and make the most of riding through our beautiful local countryside.
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A truly courageous young lad
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We say ‘Well done’ to Dru Baker, pictured, who at the age of just 12 has spent half his life coping with a painful and debilitating medical condition.
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Spend , spend, spend in Buckingham
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The historic town of Buckingham is an ideal place for shopping, whether you’re after a new kitchen or a Christmas present for that special someone, says Katy Eachus
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Grandma flew Spitfires
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Michael Pearcy discovers the brave women whose lives in wartime Britain saw them take to the skies in fighters and bombers.
Local Diary
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Berkshire and Buckinghamshire Events in February
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DIARY DATE! American Women of Berkshire & Surrey hold craft and gift fair at Ascot
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FRI Nov 4: The American Women of Berkshire and Surrey has invited Founding President Jonnie Dorman to open its 28th Annual Holiday Craft and Gift Fayre at Ascot Racecourse
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Summer of vintage fashion and retro fun
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Basildon Park was rescued from dereliction in 1952 by Lord and Lady Iliffe, who created a beautiful 1950s family home. This summer the park is celebrating the decade with events including an exhibition of 1950s ladies’
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Great summer events in Henley
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The riverside town of Henley is gearing up for a great season with fabulous events bound to delight both residents and visitors
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The March Diary
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Food & Drink
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Honour for The Thatched Tavern, Ascot
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Marlow Food Festival delights
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Villiers Hotel, Buckingham celebrates 100 years of being in The Michelin Guide
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New award for Hand & Flowers, Marlow
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L'ortolan's 10th Michelin Star
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L’ortolan retains a coveted star in the Michelin Guide for 2012, remaining Reading’s only Michelin starred restaurant
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Property features
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Why move to… Amersham
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Despite uncertainty surrounding the route of the High Speed 2 rail link from London to Birmingham, buyers still find Amersham an attractive option.
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WHY MOVE TO MARLOW
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Properties in one of the loveliest towns on the Thames don’t come cheap, but they’re worth it
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Famous racing yard up for sale
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The Valley of the Racehorse community will be waiting to see what happens next following confirmation that one of the most famous ‘Millionaires Row’ training yards in Upper Lambourn is up for sale.
Latest Blogs
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School themed quiz held in Farnham Royal
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I was involved in organising a quiz night at the weekend to raise money for School Aid, a South Bucks based charity which sends books and educational resources to schools in Africa.
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The very funny Lettice & Lovage comes to the Watermill
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A great start to the 2012 season at the Watermill - Peter Schaffer's (Equus, Amadeus) award-winning comedy comes to Bagnor on 16th February.
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A couple of things to do in Slough
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Slough is not a place that I spend much time, and when I do it usually involves shopping! I challenged a friend to find me some interesting things to do there, and she suggested visiting the museum and one of the parks....
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A bracing winter walk at Dorney Lake
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I decided to get out and have a walk around Dorney Lake for a refreshing start to the day. Dorney Lake is one of the venues for the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.
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Festive things to do in Windsor and Eton this week
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With the Christmas season now in full swing, there are lots of events taking place in Windsor and Eton that will get you into a seasonal mood. One of those is the Festival of Christmas Music and Readings which takes place this evening, Thursday 15th December.
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