by Keira Garrigan | Oct 13, 2026
The Christmas floodgates will open as Appleton Christmas Barn opens for business on Friday 13th November! Appleton Christmas barn is way more than a barn with thousands of decorations (although that’s pretty magical in itself), there are also reindeers to meet,...
by Keira Garrigan | Mar 25, 2026
Have you ever tried the Countryside Walk at Farmoor reservoir? It follows the perimeter of the reservoir and passes through three nature reserves! Stop off for a bite to eat at the Waterside cafe – tasty as heck but dogs not allowed – then get walking the...
by Keira Garrigan | Nov 7, 2025
The cosy pub and walk series continues! It’s another Brakspear pub because let’s be honest, when it takes about 6 months to actually secure a date for a meet up with friends the last thing you want to do is then be looking about for the nearest local walk – the...
by Keira Garrigan | Aug 24, 2025
The Horspath playground behind the village hall has had a serious glow-up! It’s fantastic to see this huge investment in play. We went when this was new new so if you see any building materials in the background don’t worry, all the snags are done and it’s...
by Keira Garrigan | Jul 7, 2025
Daring and accessible! This new playground in Stadhampton has been a long time coming after the last one – that we also loved – was looking a bit tired. Great to see lots of accessible features for children with reduced mobility or wheelchair...
