Bank on home-grown

Community spirit continues to thrive in Bucks as the popular Grow to Give scheme marks its third successful year. In the past 12 months, the community food initiative has further developed and exp

Pick of the picnics

Summer's here, the weather's set fair - what better time for a picnic? And with so many beauty spots in the region, the only problem is deciding where to go. So here's a helpful guide to the best plac

The magnificent seven

Seven people from across Buckinghamshire have been honoured at investiture ceremonies at Penn House near Amersham.They marked the first presen

Food for free boost

National charity FoodCycle is using surplus food to generate a weekly three-course vegetarian meal that Aylesbury people can enjoy for free.

'Offline' shopping plea

People are being encouraged to shop local this Christmas to help support local businesses. Buckinghamshire Council says t

Vegans set out their stall

Aylesbury's Market Square hosts the return of the ever-popular Vegan Market on Sunday 24 October.The event from 10.30am t

Traders flee the nest

Aylesbury Market has built a reputation for being a place where market traders can start off their business with minimal financial outlay, giving them time to understand what

Siblings feel the burn

A brother and sister working at The Thatch in Thame have completed an 84k running challenge to raise more than £4,000 for The Burnt Chef Project.

From virtual to reality!

In the first Covid lockdown, two mothers decided to create a Facebook group called ‘Aylesbury Virtual Market’ where local businesses could promote products they sell onlin

Hungry for history

The history and secrets of Waddesdon Manor’s kitchen and the people who worked in it are revealed in a fascinating new online exhibition - History of the Manor Kitchen