A winter tradition lives on

An ancient festive tradition is thriving in Somerset; CATHERINE COURTENAY meets the Langport Mummers

Top tips for buying the right tree

Getting the perfect Christmas tree for your home can be fraught with problems, but our handy guide from our Somerset expert should help

Growing festive greetings

PETER HARRIS meets the artist who designs greetings cards with a twist

All I want for CHRISTMAS...

Festive childhood memories often revolve around unwrapping that dream present – but what if you kept it and how much might it be worth today?

The Gold Standard

It will come as no surprise that antique gold items can fetch huge sums, but here’s how to really get value for money

Somerset's Great War

This month marks more than 100 years since the end of World War One, so STEPHEN ROBERTS finds out what it meant to the people of Somerset

La Bella Macchina

The Ferrari Portofino combines scintillating performance and stunning looks with genuine usability

10 Ways To Feast Your Way Around Bath This Autumn

Bath in autumn is not only a feast for the eyes but for foodies too

10 Autumn Gardens To Visit

Immerse yourself in nature’s season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. Holly Louise Eels shares some of Somerset’s most glorious autumnal gardens

R Is For Reiki Channel

With one foot in tradition and one in innovation, how does Somerset inspire its workers? Over the coming months VIK MARTIN will take a stroll through the alphabet to find out.

Marco's Masterpieces

Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White chose Somerset as the place in which to relaunch his first cookbook, so while he was around we asked him to share some recipes with our readers

All In The Mind

Does mindfulness actually work?

A Love Affair At Montacute House

Sophia Moseley looks at the love story amongst the history of one of Somerset’s finest mansions

Happy Memories

Martin Roberts reflects on idyllic somerset summers.

Snapshot Of History

Lydia Tewkesbury delves into the world of vintage photograph collecting

Two Little Piggies Went To Devon

Charlotte Skidmore trots over the border to the Pig at Combe

Celebrating Local Food And Drink

This year the team behind the social enterprise eat: Festivals is curating and creating eight brilliant free days out in town centres in Somerset

Colour Your Garden

Looking for some early colour in your garden? Look no further say the experts at Monkton Elm Garden Centre

A Haven For Walkers

This month Andrea visits Porlock

H Is For Historian

With one foot in tradition and one in innovation, how does somerset inspire its workers? Over the coming months H Is For Historian Vik Martin will take a stroll though the alphabet to find out.

Cheese, History and a World Famous Gorge

I HAD originally discounted Cheddar assuming it was a town. But I have been assured that for historical reasons it is very much counted as a village (even though it is larger than the neighbouring town of Axbridge) and I needed very little excuse to visit. 

Marvellous Mini's

ANDY COOPER takes the wheel of a MINI…and finds things have changed since he last did.

The Collector

It’s almost 40 years since the first Antiques Roadshow was broadcast – and the long-running BBC stalwart will be celebrating the milestone with a special birthday show in Somerset.

Shhhhhh It's a Secret

CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE attends the launch of a very different style of dining in Somerset.

Where Love Blossoms

It might still be winter but romance is in the air, as it often is in February. Flowers and chocolates and expressions of love become oh, so important and the setting has to be perfect too, so BERNARD BALE takes us on a tour of Somerset’s beautiful and romantic surroundings

Primrose Season

The experts at Monkton Elm Garden Centre share some tips on preparing the garden for spring

A King Through The County

SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE takes a look at the Somerset section of The Monarch’s Way, one of England’s longest long-distance paths

Supermini-Based Citroen C3 Aircross SUV Enjoys High Life

Citroen’s new C3 Aircross is a colourful character joining the compact SUV market. Motoring editor ANDY RUSSELL finds out if this ‘supermini on stilts’ lives up to its looks

Put A Stamp On It

The average age of members of The Philatelic Society is 60. RICK WARREN writes about why collecting stamps is the ideal hobby when you have time on your hands

Searching For Arthur

STEPHEN ROBERTS investigates Somerset’s ties with Arthurian legend.