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10 of the best places for Christmas lunch in Berkshire

Yesterday, 15:34

We set out to find the perfect Berkshire venues for Christmas dinner this year

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10 photos showing why you should visit Windsor Great Park this winter

Yesterday, 12:17

Windsor Castle after snow by Craig Sinclair (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0) via flic.kr/p/92AEho

The Long Walk in Windsor has got to be one of the most iconic views in our county, if not the country. Here’s why a visit to Windsor Great Park is a must at this time of year

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Some of the best Christmas markets in Berkshire for 2018

Tue, 12:10 Harry Maddock

With shopping, fairs, markets and plenty of food and drink, we’ve rounded up some of the best festive offerings in Berkshire

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The best things to see and do in Windsor

Tue, 12:09 Janice Raycroft

Royalty, independent shops, a buzzing arts scene and some great places to eat out, it’s easy to see why everyone loves Windsor

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The ultimate Berkshire walking guide

Tue, 11:53 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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The ultimate Berkshire walking guide

Tue, 11:53 Harry Maddock

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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Route for a North Wessex Downs walk near West Isley

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Steve Davison

Looking back along the first part of the route © Steve Davison

Steve Davison heads to West Ilsley for a dog (and horse) friendly five and a half mile journey over the North Wessex Downs, which can be adapted for cyclists or walkers

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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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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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10 of the best places for Christmas lunch in Berkshire

Yesterday, 15:34

We set out to find the perfect Berkshire venues for Christmas dinner this year

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Eating out in Berkshire - Best restaurants

Mon, 12:58

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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Michel and Alain Roux on the opening of Roux at Skindles

Monday, November 5, 2018 Janice Raycroft

An artist's impression of Roux at Skindles from Maidenhead Bridge

We find out about a fabulous new destination overseen by food and hospitality ‘godfathers’, the marvellous Michel and Alain Roux

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The Vineyard head chef Robby Jenks’s Devonshire cod recipe

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

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

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 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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Ad Feature Investing in property or pension funding?

Wed, 11:26

If you have been lucky enough to be a homeowner for any significant length of time then you would certainly have been aware of how the value of your property has increased over the years

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Craig Revel Horwood on Strictly 2018, his love for Berkshire and being slapped by a fan in Newbury

Mon, 12:48 Vicky Mayer

Craig Revel Horwood (Photo by Neil Genower)

Strictly’s waspish judge talks candidly about the show, why same sex couples should be given the chance to dance together and the day one irate fan slapped him on the face in Newbury

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Interior designer Nicola Scannell on why she loves working on Berkshire properties

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Claire Pitcher

Nicola Scannell loves to use local suppliers © Photos by Pennie 2017

The only limit to what you can achieve when redesigning your home is your imagination. Award-winning interior designer Nicola Scannell tells us what she loves most about working on properties in Berkshire

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

Monday, October 15, 2018 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

Monday, October 15, 2018 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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Events

Things to do in Berkshire this weekend

Mon, 11:47

Early morning runner, Brighton sea front by David Hallett (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0) via flic.kr/p/pUpXpS. Text added with canva.com.

Great things to do in Berkshire this weekend (16, 17 and 18 November): art exhibitions, walks, concerts, theatre, places to visit and other events and ideas.

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Homes & Gardens

6 of the best fragrant plants to plant this autumn

Mon, 12:48 Naomi Slade

Narcissus poeticus will be an elegant and welcome arrival in spring (Photo: Bernard Spragg, flickr.com)

Autumn is a great time for planning ahead. Here Naomi Slade brings you her top picks for fabulous fragrance

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Interior designer Nicola Scannell on why she loves working on Berkshire properties

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Claire Pitcher

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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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