Vale Life Magazine

08/05/2025

Racing on Sunday! Kimblewick Races Kingston Blount

The countdown is on with only one week to go!

Come and enjoy a great family day out, with some great racing to enjoy!

Kimblewick Hunt
PPORA
Pointing South Midlands

08/05/2025

So glad the warmer weather is here and our new edition of Vale Life magazine. If you didn't know it was out yet then you can read it online via the website (www.vale-life.co.uk) or grab a copy from your local stockist.

08/05/2025

Open day coming up! Lots to see and try. Queens Park Arts Centre

Join us this Saturday 10 May for our OPEN DAY 🎭🎨🎉
We're open from 11am - 3pm with free entry and parking!

Tonight we are highlighting the pottery challenges (with prizes) that will be open all day - Textural Tiles and Pinch Pot Panic! With a number of categories to aim for and the expertise of our volunteers, you're sure to create something magnificent.

Judging at 2:30 supported by the artists of the current Crossroads Textiles exhibition. (which you can also come and see on Saturday)

The pieces made will then be dried and displayed in the centre as an installation piece, we would love for you to come and contribute your creativity!

It’s a fantastic day out for all ages—come and get inspired!

08/05/2025

Such a fabulous place to dine or party. Lovely outdoor terrace garden too.The Thatch

Menu change day !
We are now changing our menu every 6 weeks, adding dishes to use fresh, in-season ingredients. Ensuring that they are bursting with flavour and showcasing the best the spring. Join us for Isle Of Wight Tomatoes with King Prawns and Cornish Lamb, Barfoots Asparagus or Rhubarb & Lemon Fool.
Book your table now!
https://www.thethatchthame.co.uk/booking-stage-1/

08/05/2025

It’s all happening in Quainton! The George and Dragon

07/05/2025

Open Farm Sunday! Buckmoorend Farm

Join us on Sunday 8th June for our Open Farm Sunday event! Enjoy a day filled with sharing our passion for farming, food, butchery and all things local. Full of activities for all this is our favourite event of the year. Free and no need to book. We can't wait to see you there! ♥️

06/05/2025

Did you know that you can list your business for free?
Be like Coco Tamarind, Discover Bucks Museum or The Cat Butler and let the locals find you on Vale Life Magazine
https://www.vale-life.co.uk/organizer-dashboard/

03/05/2025

Open day Queens Park Arts Centre

A week today until our Open Day! Join us next Saturday between 11am - 3pm for a free, fun-filled, family-friendly event - it's the perfect opportunity to explore all that our vibrant arts hub has to offer.
No pre-booking required—just drop in!

Parking available and free entry as well as free events and demonstrations.

02/05/2025

Along with the sunshine comes an urge to freshen things up in the home and there's no more effective way to initiate a springtime transformation than with a splash of paint. A little thought as to which shades work where though, is well worthwhile...

Lot of inspiration from pages 43 to 49 of the March/April edition of Vale Life Magazine or read Emma Holt's interiors column online here https://library.myebook.com/ValeLife/vale-life-magazine-mar-apr-2025/5935/ /43

02/05/2025

Today and tomorrow!

We are opening a little shop! Our grand opening is this Friday and Saturday from 9-1 and then every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from then on, 9-1. We’ll be selling all British flowers-mostly grown on the farm, hand made pottery, plug plants, gifts and tea and cake. We are super excited and hope you’ll pop by to pick up weekly flowers, stay for tea, or grab a gift for a loved one. Please share with all your local friends ❤️❤️❤️

01/05/2025

Pinch punch first of the month! Welcome to May and our 15th anniversary Vale Life Magazine. Yes how time flies, some 120 editions have whizzed off the press since we first published in May 2010. Now you can read the 2025 May-Jun issue, packed with local info and interest, including our annual Food & Drink feature. Copies will be available in your local shops over the next few days and you can see it online via our website at www.vale-life.co.uk