Berkshire Life
SEWING The great leveller
Gill Towell wants to make sewing as accesible to as many people as possible. Here she explains why it’s a brilliant skill and a wonderful way to spend your time
5 min |
August 2020
Berkshire Life
Cohesion among the madness
We speak to Eton artist Soozy Barker about the inspiration behind her ‘chaos of colour’
5 min |
August 2020
Berkshire Life
A SEARCH FOR SELF- ACCEPTANCE
Ally Hensley talks openly about her experience with MRKH and how she’s learnt what it means to be different, and why she’s now creating awareness, advocacy and peer support
4 min |
August 2020
Berkshire Life
BERKSHIRE'S gardening champions
We meet the region’s leading lights in the world of gardening, encouraging us all to reap the benefits of getting closer to nature
10 min |
August 2020
Berkshire Life
31 DAYS OF SUMMER
Enjoy socially distanced summer with our days out guide..
8 min |
August 2020
Berkshire Life
Exploring Berkshire- Pretty Pangbourne
Its a little wonder Pangbourne is popular with locals and tourist alike. From supercars to water pubs to independent shops and gorgeous meadows, this village has it all
7 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
10 Things You Didn't Know About Eversley
From Rugby champions to famous literary icons, this village in Hampshire’s Hart district is full of surprises
3 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
SERVING UP SOLUTIONS
How is Dorset’s hospitality sector faring during lockdown? STEVE HARRIS talks to some of the people who are having to rethink how their business works
6 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
The Glories of Gillingham
Discover this town’s historic cottages and imposing houses built with local sandstone and red bricks, as well as the beautiful surrounding countryside
6 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
Straight Outta NETHERBURY
STU LAMBERT discovers The Gravity Drive preparing their second album The Wildlight for lift-off
5 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
root, stem, leaf, flower
Gill Meller wants to rekindle our love affair with some of our lesser-known seasonal vegetables, salad and fruits in his latest cookbook
1 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
When football came home
Fletch recalls playing with Darren Anderton one of England’s star players from the Euro ‘96 tournament
2 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
Dorset Portrait
JAKE SCULTHORP & ROSIE BAILEY Founders of GoPladdle
1 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
Giving parenting activities the bird...
With my wife at work in the home office, it’s up to me to provide the entertainment for our son
2 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
A warm welcome back
As pubs and restaurants across the county prepare to reopen after lockdown, HELEN STILES picks some of Dorset’s finest which are worth our patronage once more
2 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
A bird bonanza!
August is one of the best months for stacking up your species list
2 min |
August 2020
Dorset Magazine
Going Wild during lockdown
What are the challenges and benefits Dorset’s wildlife has faced during the Covid-19 pandemic?
4 min |
August 2020
Somerset Life
BE INDEPENDENT
Along with its history, iconic architecture and spa water, Bath’s unique and individual shops are part of what makes the city so special
4 min |
August 2020
Somerset Life
A very special part of England
BERNARD BALE discovers an area of Somerset which was particularly favored by Norman Knights
4 min |
August 2020
Somerset Life
It's hotting up
Jane Earthy of Monkton Elm Garden Centre gives us some seasonal advice
2 min |
August 2020
Somerset Life
RAINBOW RECIPES
The creators behind a new star-studded charity cookbook have shared some of its recipes for you to try at home
4 min |
August 2020
Somerset Life
OUR SOMERSET HEROES
In a world where we all care so much about our community’s welfare, we highlight just a few of our Somerset heroes
1 min |
August 2020
Somerset Life
THE BUTCHER,THE BAKER AND THE CRYSTAL SELLER
Glastonbury’s many long-standing independent businesses found ways to pull out all the stops during the coronavirus pandemic, discovers CATHERINE COURTENAY
7 min |
August 2020
Somerset Life
AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH
Global superstar Diana Ross tells BERNARD BALE how there ain’t no mountain high enough to keep her from Somerset
7 min |
August 2020
Somerset Life
VILLAGE LIFE
In our special series Catherine Courtenay takes a look at village life in Somerset
4 min |
August 2020
Somerset Life
21 Things To Do In Somerset His Summer
Whilst it may not be the summer we all envisaged this year, Catherine Countenay picks out just some of the ways we can still enjoy our gorgeous country
8 min |
August 2020
Devon Life
Our special spots...
We all have one – a favourite spot where we go to lose the crowds and escape from it all for a while. CHRISSY HARRIS asked some Devon residents to name their go-to happy places
4 min |
Summer 2020
Devon Life
Just the ticket for family fun
Our top attractions need your support now more than ever. CHRISSY HARRIS talks to some loyal season ticket holders about why they can’t wait to visit their favourite hang-outs again
3 min |
Summer 2020
Devon Life
History on our doorstep
From hillforts and castles to military fortresses and abandoned medieval villages, Devon has a treasure trove of historic sites and nothing beats visiting them in person, says CATHERINE COURTENAY
3 min |
Summer 2020
Devon Life
County champions
Devon is a natural beauty but it doesn’t hurt to use a few reinforcements now and then. CHRISSY HARRIS talks to two tour guides about why they just love showing off our county
4 min |