Things to do, events & lifestyle

Berkshire Instagrams of the week

Yesterday, 10:01

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A look back at some of the best Berkshire photography shared on Instagram this week…

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Bonfire events and firework displays in Berkshire

Tue, 12:01

Our guide to some of the best displays taking place across Berkshire this year

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Reviewing The Blackbird at Bagnor

Tue, 11:56 Janice Raycroft

Roast fillet of lamb, feuille of braised shoulder, stewed fruit and aubergine caviar, served as we like it!

The Blackbird at Bagnor has a nest we can all settle in, courtesy of the engaging patron

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What’s on offer in the town of Hungerford

Tue, 11:42 Janice Raycroft

The Tutti Pole (Photo by Maureen McLean)

Discover food, fashion and a great community spirit in this buzzing market town

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5 spooky events in Berkshire for Halloween

Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Our guide to some of the best Halloween events on offer across Berkshire this October

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A Berkshire walk through Ashampstead and Yattendon

Tuesday, October 9, 2018 Steve Davison

St Clements Church at Ashampstead (Photo by Steve Davison)

We’re heading to the west of Reading for a wander through historic Ashampstead and Yattendon, home of the West Berkshire Brewery

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The ultimate Berkshire walking guide

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 Harry Maddock

The Long Walk by Robin Jaffray (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0) via flic.kr/p/pALujP

With the North Wessex Downs, Windsor’s Long Walk and a whole host of beautiful towns and villages, Berkshire is an amazing place for a stroll

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Berkshire walk in the North Wessex Downs near Fawley

Monday, September 17, 2018 Steve Davison

Views stretch out over the rolling chalk hills of the North Wessex Downs AONB

Steve Davison takes us across a patchwork of ancient fields in the North Wessex Downs as we visit Jude Fawley’s ‘Marygreen’

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The ultimate Buckinghamshire walking guide

Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Harry Maddock

Bottom Road, Radnage by Amateur with a Camera (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0) via flic.kr/p/qx1BGN

The county of Buckinghamshire is an amazing place for a Sunday stroll. From the Chilterns to the waterways, we round up our favourites

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5 short Berkshire walks perfect for you and your canine friend

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 Steve Davison

Photo by John 'K'' (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) via flic.kr/p/6bShCk

Steve Davison suggests some super short walks that are great for both you and your four-legged companion

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The Vineyard head chef Robby Jenks’s Devonshire cod recipe

Tue, 12:00

Robby Jenks, head chef at The Vineyard in Newbury shares a recipe for his Devonshire cod

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Reviewing The Blackbird at Bagnor

Tue, 11:56 Janice Raycroft

The Blackbird at Bagnor has a nest we can all settle in, courtesy of the engaging patron

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Eating out in Berkshire - Best restaurants

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Burger by Alpha (CC BY-NC 2.0) via flic.kr/p/qZapS5. Text added with canva.com.

Whether you’re looking for fine dining, pub food, a romantic meal for 2 or a taste of something from further afield, eating out in Berkshire really has something for everyone. Here’s our guide to the best local restaurants and pubs

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10 of the best restaurants in Windsor

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 Harry Maddock

It may be known for its regal connections, but Windsor is also home to a number of restaurants and pubs fit for royalty. We round up some of the best…

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Chef Chris Wheeler on his first ever cookbook

Monday, September 10, 2018 Jan Raycroft

Flying in the flag... and Chris is championing UK beef and lamb © Maureen McLean Photography

Stoke Park’s chef has his first cookbook out, so you create culinary masterpieces at home to impress family and friends

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People

Alistair McGowan on getting involved with the Mane Chance gala and his tour with Jasper Carrott

Mon, 16:30 Janice Raycroft

The impressionist, actor, singer, writer and now pianist shares some thoughts on everything from music to the less welcome sounds of Heathrow before appearing in Berkshire

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Ad Feature: The effects of Brexit on your investments

Mon, 00:00 Mark Penston, Bluesky Chartered Financial Planners

Unsurprisingly a common question our clients ask during their annual reviews is: “What effect will Brexit have on my investments and future plans?”

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The new constructed reality ITVBe show ‘Absolutely Ascot’

Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Janice Raycroft

Straight from the horse's mouth: Absolutely Ascot is not expected to provide a real 'fly on the wall' account of life here

Ascot knows how to raise a glass or two, but might need a double as Absolutely Ascot is filmed, which seems a long gallop from reality in East Berkshire

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Chef Chris Wheeler on his first ever cookbook

Monday, September 10, 2018 Jan Raycroft

Stoke Park’s chef has his first cookbook out, so you create culinary masterpieces at home to impress family and friends

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Drew Burnett: How I became a wildlife photographer and my gallery in Old Amersham

Monday, August 20, 2018 Sandra Smith

That's close enough, thank you! (Photo by Drew Burnett)

Drew Burnett’s path to becoming a wildlife photographer is as extraordinary as the images he now captures for us all to enjoy

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Events

Things to do in Berkshire this weekend

Mon, 11:08

Donnington Castle by NIL L (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0) via flic.kr/p/nqHuro. Text added with canva.com.

Great things to do in Berkshire this weekend: art exhibitions, walks, concerts, theatre, places to visit and other events and ideas.

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Homes & Gardens

Ad Feature: 4 ways to keep your home cosy this Autumn

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Keep your home warm and cost this Autumn

As we head into Autumn, the change in season is all around us. From the leaves on the trees turning burnt orange and fiery red, to dark mornings and nights bookending our days. As we put the clocks back an hour to battle the darkness, here’s some top tips on how you can keep your home warm and costs down this Autumn.

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5 tips to prepare your home for the winter months

Friday, August 31, 2018

Take steps to create a cosy home this winter

Rural energy provider, Calor, gives some top tips for homeowners wanting to make their houses cosy and warm in time for the colder months.

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Why buying a home in a festival hot spot could be a great investment

Monday, August 13, 2018 Fiona Brandhorst

If you’re heading to one of the UK’s many festivals this summer, the chances are you’ll be having a sneaky peak in local estate agents’ windows to see how much it would cost to live there all year round.

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Wokingham furniture designer Pete Hill and his story

Tuesday, July 3, 2018 Pete Hill

Pete and Sil: he knew within minutes of meeting that he'’d found his soul mate

A Wokingham furniture designer recalls the moment he decided to tell his wife – and mother of their two young children – that his commuting days were coming to an end

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Ad Feature: Armed forces finding a home with help from heylo housing

Sunday, July 1, 2018

Residential property company heylo recently signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging its commitment to fair treatment and support to the Armed Forces community, including regulars, reserves, veterans and their families. The signing took place in a ceremony held at Wellington Barracks

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