In this issue

Festive fiction
18 short stories and 4 exclusive serial instalments to get you in the mood for Christmas.

How to take great festive photos of your pets.

A pretty poinsettia to last all year round!

Labour Of Love

MORNING! You must be counting down the days now!\" Grant gave Lou a cheery wave as she made her way around the corner of the building.

10 mins

Climbing Kinder Scout

Neil McAllister follows in the footsteps of the rowdy ramblers who helped secure the right to roam for generations of walkers.

5 mins

Sing A Different Song

There was only one fair way to decide what to include in the carol singing this year...

6 mins

It was a Christmas gift to remember

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg shares tales from her life in rural Dorset . . .

2 mins

Goodwill To All

Katie wanted to make her peace with her sister, but she didn’t know how

8 mins

How to cope with festive overindulgence

IT'S inevitable, we will eat more, drink more and socialise more over the coming weeks as we enjoy one of the most wonderful times of year, the festive season. But are you prepared?

2 mins

Maid Of Honour

When Tilly found herself cooking Christmas dinner alone, help came from an unexpected source...

10+ mins

It's A Record

Douglas McPherson remembers Roy Castle, and the television show that catalogued remarkable feats.

3 mins

We ask people to donate new toys

Dianne Boardman learns about the valuable work of Wood Street Mission from Des Lynch.

3 mins

Pantomime Magic

OH, Emily, you look worn out,\" Kathryn commented, looking at her daughter.

6 mins

Pets & Vets

Vet Linda Simon advises on how to keep our pets stress free during the Christmas period.

1 min

Wreathed In Friendship

As winter closed around the convent, Sister Ursula made a curious discovery in the woods...

10+ mins

Elf And Safety

I would have been all right, Louis thought, if his parents' farm had stayed the size it was.

10 mins

Tying Up Loose Ends

BE quiet, please! That's better.\" Amy took her hands from her ears and beamed B at the class.

6 mins

Your money

Christmas Cash, Award-winning financial journalist Stephanie Hawthorne suggests financial gifts for children.

2 mins

I love to see the joy Boo brings

Ann Evans talks to Yvette Colson about Therapony Boo, who brings joy to those who need it most.

2 mins

A Gift That Keeps On Giving

Passing on presents you can’t make use of is the only sensible thing to do!

5 mins

Betjeman's Cornwall

It’s 50 years since Sir John Betjeman was appointed Poet Laureate by Her Majesty Elizabeth II. Pat Coulter takes a close look at his life and the landscape he loved.

4 mins

I wanted to avoid the classic route

Eighty-two-year-old Gina Harris made a remarkable journey, cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Bill Gibb finds out more.

2 mins

Digging Deep Ezen

I WATCH the flurries of snow dancing in the glow of lanterns, frosting the ground with silver.

8 mins

Making A List

What would her family say if Sonia gave Carol a gift this year?

4 mins

All Shook Up

Playing Elvis on stage was a dream come true for Julian’s grandson...

7 mins

Somebody has made an effort and thought of you

Douglas McPherson talks to Dinah Johnson about the beauty of handwritten letters.

2 mins

Call To Action

Craig would get this special toy for his grandson even if he had to wait all day!

6 mins

Can love weather any storm?

Cosy up this winter with a novel by beloved author, Katie Flynn!

2 mins

Out Of Tune

The other carollers seemed deaf to the message of Christmas!

3 mins

Notes from my garden

Alexandra Campbell searches out the best sustainable gifts for the Special gardeners in your life.

2 mins

Something To Celebrate

All wanted for Christmas was for my husband's family to be reunited...

5 mins

The Zanzibar Chest

The old blanket box held generations of memories...

7 mins

Festive Fever

Tilly's mum always took Christmas preparations too far. It was time to make a stand!

3 mins

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