The ‘Together for Women’ fund and initiative, launched in 2019 by Berkshire Community Foundation, aims to bring together women to support other women and girls in Berkshire that live with disadvantage or who suffer from issues such as domestic abuse and homelessness, exploitation and modern slavery. At the luncheon event… more
Circa 40 years ago pubs were mostly about drinking alcohol. It was near impossible to get a decent glass of wine other than Babychamp, a sparking drink made of cider and on the food front the best you could hope for was pate and toast or a Ploughman’s. But even… more
Smith’s Bar and Grill is described as a traditional British and modern-European eatery with a modern edge. Located in Paddington Basin overlooking the Grand Union canal. It has a large light-filled restaurant and an all year terrace with outdoor heaters. We visited in the evening after sunset, when Paddington… more
‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ celebrates two key milestone anniversaries! The British Motor Museum will host ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ on 4 September which will celebrate two key milestones – Sir William Lyon’s 120th birthday and the 25th anniversary of the XK8. The first ever ‘Jaguars at Gaydon’ took place last September and… more
The contents of Weston Hal1, home of the famous Sitwell library family for more than 300 years, are to be offered at auction later this year. The auction, being run by Dreweatts, which will take place on November 16th, 2021 comprises art works, furniture, ceramics, silver, militaria and a huge… more
Amersham’s newest restaurant, Pluma, is co-founded by local Spanish/British couple Charlie and Arantxa. It’s a brand new site on the high street, with a dark wooden bar, high tables for nibbles and beers, an open kitchen to watch the Spanish chefs in action and an outdoor courtyard for al fresco… more
The Greene Oak is a gastro pub gem slightly off the beaten-track – even though its right next to the M4 motorway: up a little lane not far from the Oakley Court Hotel beside the Thames in Windsor. Chiltern Traveller visited in the evening after the scorching heat of August… more
There is not much to laugh about in UK politics today. Its a mess. Our leaders so called are in disarray or not up to the job. So maybe a cocktail or two might give us a better perspective on what is going on. Or at least help us to… more
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It’s only a few weeks until the Battle of Evesham takes place inWorcestershire; the countdown has begun! Taking place on Evesham’s Crown Meadow on the 3 & 4 August, the mediaeval, free to attend popular festival will feature a camp with life-demonstrations of cookery, weapons and medicine plus the battle re-enactment… more
