Culture
Somerset Life
Two Little Piggies Went To Devon
Charlotte Skidmore trots over the border to the Pig at Combe
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April 2018
Somerset Life
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
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April 2018
Somerset Life
Colour Your Garden
Looking for some early colour in your garden? Look no further say the experts at Monkton Elm Garden Centre
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April 2018
Somerset Life
A Haven For Walkers
This month Andrea visits Porlock
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April 2018
Somerset Life
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.
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April 2017
Somerset Life
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.
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May 2017
Somerset Life
Marvellous Mini's
ANDY COOPER takes the wheel of a MINI…and finds things have changed since he last did.
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May 2017
Somerset Life
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.
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May 2017
Somerset Life
Shhhhhh It's a Secret
CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE attends the launch of a very different style of dining in Somerset.
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May 2017
Somerset Life
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
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February 2018
Somerset Life
Primrose Season
The experts at Monkton Elm Garden Centre share some tips on preparing the garden for spring
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February 2018
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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
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February 2018
Somerset Life
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
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February 2018
Somerset Life
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
3 min |
February 2018
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Searching For Arthur
STEPHEN ROBERTS investigates Somerset’s ties with Arthurian legend.
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February 2018
Somerset Life
Magnificient Mells
This month Andrea Cowan visits Mells - a village in the Mendips which is full of character.
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August 2017
Somerset Life
Water Water Everywhere
Once considered only the preserve of the very rich – swimming pools are finding their way into our gardens and onto our property wish lists, writes Interiors Editor CAROL BURNS.
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August 2017
Somerset Life
Summer Gardens
Somerset garden designer MICHELLE WAKE shares her top five tips for sprucing up your summer garden.
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August 2017
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5 Hot Gardens To Visit
TV and radio gardening expert and Somerset Life columnist TOBY BUCKLAND picks his favourite local gardens to visit in summer time.
3 min |
August 2017
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Ambling Round Appley
SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE takes us on a short walk with snippets of history in West Somerset.
5 min |
August 2017
Somerset Life
Sleeping Beauty
Tony Jackson tells the tale of a creature which spends a great deal of its life slumbering
3 min |
August 2017
Somerset Life
The Great Crane Project
TONY JACKSON explains how Somerset has been central to the resurgence of an eye catching bird.
4 min |
August 2017
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A Holiday To Bark About
ANDREA COWAN reveals her favourite spots in the county to have a break - where the dog can come too.
4 min |
August 2017
Somerset Life
M Is For Maker
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 though the alphabet to find out
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September 2017
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Wonderful Wellington
Explore the rich heritage of this diverse town with LAURA BRIGGS.
3 min |
September 2017
Somerset Life
Review: The Oakhouse
CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE returns to this restaurant and hotel in Axbridge to see if it has maintained its great standards
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September 2017
Somerset Life
It's Gin O' Clock
The scent of citrus pervading the new gin distillery in the stunning grounds of Somerset’s Newton House conjures up images of cocktails being sipped on a lazy summer’s afternoon, freshly-cut grass and sun-drenched fruit trees, says LAURA BRIGGS.
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September 2017
Somerset Life
Tuck In
Discover the culinary delights of Bath this month
3 min |
September 2017
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O Is For Overseas Development Director
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 though the alphabet to find out.
2 min |
November 2017
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The Heat Is On
Avoiding any mention of that Doors song, Interiors Editor CAROL BURNS looks at the latest in fabulous fires
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