It’s almost September. The new shoes have been bought. The uniform is labelled and the PE kit located after an unnecessarily stressful search of the house. You’ve spent hours preparing the children so that they are regulated and ready to embrace whatever the new school year brings. And for most parents, this is the end of the story. This is where they can stop and finally breathe. Back to School – box ticked. But for many ADHD parents, back to school isn't quite the glori

The Rotary Clubs of Marlow are pleased to announce that the 2026 Marlow Santa’s Fun Run celebrates 21 consecutive years on December 6th, and that the website is now open to runners (and walkers). The event takes place at 9.20AM on Sunday 6th of December – with entrants congregating at Higginson Park, Marlow, from 8.00AM on the day. • Event takes place on Sunday December 6th at 9.20AM • This is our 22nd consecutive year – again organised by the Rotary Clubs of Marlow • Website

Marlow has been home to a community of Martial Arts enthusiasts for 30 years this September and to celebrate you can sign up to a new course at the Roger Gracie Academy to challenge yourself before we get to the end of the year. Think about how good that will feel, being stronger and getting to know more people in your local community. Originally started, and still run today by lifelong Marlow resident Paul Busby, the first class started in Spinfield School in September 199

September is like New Year for parents ! We roll out of the summer holidays perhaps feeling a little sluggish and full of cocktails, ‘picky bits’ and BQQ food! September hits and we get hit with that thought: I really need to sort myself out. That ‘New Year, New Me’ feeling creeps in. But you don't need a drastic detox, a punishing new gym plan, or a rigid diet to feel like yourself again. Back to school doesn’t mean your life gets any less busy, so start with small steps and

TEMPUR UK is offering one lucky LoveMarlowLife subscriber the chance to win a TEMPUR® Original SmartCool™ pillow, worth £165. The TEMPUR Original SmartCool™ gives you the ultimate feeling of tailored support and cooling comfort. Born from NASA technology and perfected for sleep, the pillow is made with the TEMPUR® Material inside, with billions of ultra-sensitive cells which precisely adapt to the curvature of your head, neck and shoulders for comforting pressure relief. Our

Rute Studio Marlow is a boutique Reformer Pilates and strength training studio, part of the Rute Studio family (alongside our Henley-on-Thames and Chalfont St Peter locations). Our Marlow studio is home to Rute Former, plus the Wunda Chair — precision-engineered, zero-impact, slow controlled resistance work that activates deep stabilising muscles. It's the next step beyond traditional Pilates. Rute Pilates Studio Marlow Opening Offers ⁠ ⁠Drop In (1 class): £27 ⁠ ⁠Rute Intro (

Bisham Abbey are currently running a 6-week summer membership pass that offers great value for anyone who wants to try out some new classes and a new club locally. There's an excellent gym at Bisham, it's worth it just to get access to all the equipment in the gym. Our Workout Studio hosts a range of classes that are a great way to keep your workouts varied. From high-intensity full-body movements to relaxing classes for your mind and body. Classes can be booked in advance,

There's an exciting new fitness concept opening in Marlow in August, with an open day on Saturday 1st August and officially open on Monday 3rd August. We spoke to Beth, Head Strength Coach to find out more about the space and what will make Cultivate Fitness such a great place to train and find your fitness tribe! What is the concept of Cultivate Fitness and what types of classes do you offer? Joining a gym is easy, actually sticking at it is the hard bit, that's what Cultiv

We are settled into the school holidays. This means extra meals to think about, no routine and kids who are somehow both "starving" and "not eating that" within the same sentence. Instagram-worthy Sunday batch cooking, with its labelled containers and colour-coded lunches, seems far from reality when you're juggling childcare, days out, a job and your own needs (if you can even remember what they are anymore!). Here's a meal prep approach that actually holds up: Lindsay Montg

Our new Splash Pool is a dedicated enclosed swimming area within our beautiful freshwater lake, designed to provide a fun, safe and supervised way to enjoy the water throughout the summer. It is essential to book ahead as the sessions are selling out in advance Whether you're looking to cool off on a hot day, introduce little ones to the water, or simply enjoy some family fun by the lake, the Splash Pool is the perfect place to relax, swim and splash around. The new Splash Po

Ever wondered how GLP-1 medications actually work? They help to reduce appetite, they slow down how quickly food leaves the stomach, they help to regulate blood sugar levels. Eating nutrient dense food and taking supplements can do a very similar job. 57% of the UK average diet is ultra processed. This means there are nutrition gaps for most people. Food, like crisps, breakfast cereal and store brought bread are high in calories and contaivery little nutrition value. They cau

We love finding out about local people who have started a business that brings the community together, even better if it also explores the beautiful area that we live in too. Would you like to walk more with people and go on walks with a group rather than the same walk you do every week listening to a podcast? Shelley has set up the perfect opportunity to do just that, we spoke to Shelley to find out more about Circle of Steps. *My name is Shelley Davies-Carr and I launched C

· Expert tips for Marlow residents to beat the night-time heat this spring-summer. TEMPUR® SmartCool™ range provides relief during warmer nights – available in-store at TEMPUR® Marlow and online With a mini heatwave already disrupting our sleep this Spring, it is important to plan ahead to ensure we can stay cool and comfortable throughout the spring and summer months to maximise quality rest and sleep. TEMPUR® sleep specialist & sleep counsellor, Thomas Høegh Reisenhus,

We spotted Mikey Cook upside down on Instagram and we were compelled to talk to him about his new Aerial Yoga class he has just launched at Flow in Marlow. "My background in fitness started through a love of movement from a young age. I was always interested in dance and did gymnastics and trampolining at school. Years later, a friend convinced me to try Pole Fitness and I instantly fell in love with the creativity, strength and supportive atmosphere of the classes. That even

There’s a common belief that running and exercise “wear out” your joints — but in most cases, the opposite is true. Our bodies are designed to move. Whether it’s walking, running, strength training, yoga or simply staying active day to day, regular movement helps keep joints healthy, muscles strong and the body resilient as we age. At Marlow Movement Clinic, we regularly see people who have stopped exercising because they’re worried about damaging their knees, hips or back. O

We have a new guest burger at The Butcher's Tap & Grill in June supporting a charity close to our own high street. This month you can enjoy the delicious Angel & Rocket burger in honour of Abby, a valued member of the team. What's in the burger and does it have rocket it in...? Enjoy the delicious combination of Sriracha Chicken Thigh with Cheese, Rocket, Sweet Chilli Mayonnaise and an Onion ring on top! The Angel & Rocket burger available at The Butcher's Tap & Grill in Jun

Join our latest Soul Food webinar to discover how employers can engage five generations in one workforce. A wellbeing strategy that works for one group of employees might completely miss the mark for another. A part-time colleague. A store manager. A head office team member. A distribution worker. A parent. A carer. A graduate. A retiree returning to work. The modern workforce is not one audience: it is many. That’s why our next Soul Food webinar will explore how employ

Have you ever found yourself replaying a WhatsApp message for three days because someone replied with a ‘thumbs up’ emoji instead of something more positive? Or have you convinced yourself that someone was annoyed with you because they took a bit too long to reply? Or maybe criticism, awkward feedback or feeling left out hits you so hard that it feels physical and you end up wanting to run away and hide from shame? Vicki Clark, founder of Neon Mind That might be Rejection S

Check out this limited deal and local collaboration with Lazy Frog and Giggling Squid for Marlow guests every Tuesday in June 2026! Lazy Frog have teamed up with Giggling Squid in Marlow to offer guests 10% off any regular full-priced massage and a free starter from the menu at Giggling Squid. All you need to do is book a massage on any Tuesday in June at the Marlow salon. Mention this offer when booking, and you'll receive a 10% discount on your massage, plus a voucher for a

Pola’s classes are rooted in connection, curiosity, and creating a space where people feel supported exactly as they are. Expect playful transitions that might challenge your brain as much as your body, balanced with softness, steadiness, and room to breathe. We love Pola's outfits on and off the mat! She takes inspiration from everyday life and weaves it into classes with a touch of whimsy, encouraging movement that feels creative, grounding, and joyful! When Pola is not on

Celebrate the Summer Solstice with your community in Liston Court Gardens Marlow in a free yoga class outside on the grass on Sunday 21st June at 7pm. Be outside in nature in beautiful Liston Court Gardens, Marlow with a class given by Kalyani Yoga, the class will be for all levels https://www.kalyaniyoga.co.uk/ Relax in peaceful Liston Court Gardens on your mat for the Summer Solstice This is a perfect chance to unwind, stretch, and connect with the community in person. Ev

Zoe Grayston runs The Grayston Clinic in Marlow, providing accredited award-winning Relationship Coaching to individuals, couples and organisations to resolve conflict, rebuild trust and create successful relationships at home and at work. We will present Zoe with a question from you every month and ask her advice. Zoe Grayston Zoe Grayston’s Answer: First of all, no, there is absolutely nothing wrong with you! But it does make sense why you would wonder. Society has conditio

One of the UK’s biggest Martial Arts Centres is right here in Marlow! The community at Roger Gracie Academy (RGA) has been running in Marlow, under one brand name or another, since 1996 when owner and founder Paul Busby opened his Martial Arts school, originally starting in Spinfield School. Having consistently grown over the years, Paul and RGA (Genesis Gym as it was known at the time), finally opened a full time Academy just across the road from the new location, above

An ADHD diagnosis, especially later in life, can bring a whole mix of emotions, often arriving all at once. For some, it feels empowering, like the missing piece of a jigsaw finally falling into place. For others, it can come with a sense of shock and a quiet grief for the years spent not knowing. Either way, it often leaves you with more questions than answers - the biggest one being, ‘What now?’ That’s where I come in. I’m Vicki, and I run Neon Mind – a coaching business