In this issue

The best fiction
• Elizabeth McGinty’s story of family reunion
• A Victorian comedy of errors about the
language of stamps by Alison Carter

Willie Shand dons hiking boots to explore the Braes o’ Killiecrankie

Caroline Mugambi was helped by the services of Home-Start and became a volunteer

Lorna Cowan celebrates a golden milestone for “Emmerdale”

On The Braes O' Killiecrankie

Willie Shand heads for Perthshire, taking in glorious autumnal views along the way.

6 mins

I feel terribly sorry for little Edgar

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg trades rural Dorset for south-west France . . .

2 mins

The Right Call

My daughter's favourite teacher might just have inspired me, too ...

7 mins

Sharing my story gives people hope

Caroline Mugambi was helped by the services of Home-Start and now gives back by volunteering. Bill Gibb learns her story.

2 mins

Wheels Of Fortune

It wasn't the spa break she'd hoped for, but Liz was going to make the best of it ...

4 mins

Wedding Designs

Chloe and Alice will have to find their sea legs...

3 mins

Sisters In Arms

Would Ruth's gift to this troubled little girl help to bring her out of her shell?

10+ mins

The Farmer & His Wife

When there's barely enough to go round, John Taylor says, Anne finds a way!

1 min

Keep It Safe

All of Sadie's family history was stored in this hamper and some secrets, too..

7 mins

Dogs With Jobs

Amazing assistance dog Bracken was trained with the help of Dog A.I.D. Lorna Cowan finds out more.

3 mins

Get What You Give

It was Julia's job to help her family out, not the other way round!

10 mins

The Tide Is High

Jacob's stories of smuggling and romance were a welcome distraction to Lily...

7 mins

Welcome To Hannah's House

Maggie hadn't expected such an odd encounter with the native South African wildlife!

10+ mins

We desperately need to protect our wildlife habitats

Janey Swanson meets Scott Barden, the environmental campaigner whose works are a remarkable sign of the times.

2 mins

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