Surrey Life
TOWN AND COUNTRY: Esher & Claygate
Normally among Surrey’s most cosmopolitan towns, Esher may be a little quieter than usual at the moment but it’s a place that’s still packed full of fascinating history, beautiful scenes and creative communities :
7 min |
May 2020
Surrey Life
Working From Home – from home
This month comedian Paul Kerensa tries to get to grips with the new work-life balance
2 min |
May 2020
Surrey Life
SURREY CHARACTERS
While we might not be able to visit our favourite Surrey venues at the moment, it’s important to remember those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make them the special places they are. As we celebrate Surrey Day on May 2, Tinx Newton hears from five of the county’s devoted characters
7 min |
May 2020
Surrey Life
High Hopes
Shahid Azeem takes over the distinguished role of High Sheriff of Surrey for 2020 – a year that is shaping up to be the most extraordinary we’ve ever seen. Zoe Richards chatted to him to find out about his vision for the job and his remarkable life story
7 min |
May 2020
Surrey Life
DISTANT HORIZONS
As well as producing multi-Gold-award-winning English sparkling wine, the gardens at High Clandon Estate Vineyard offer panoramic views of the Surrey Hills across sweeps of lawn and wafting meadow flowers
4 min |
May 2020
Surrey Life
CULTURE VULTURE
Guildford-based singer/songwriter Majella Yorston is bringing country classics to a new audience wither her new self-titled EP
3 min |
May 2020
Surrey Life
Back to the garden
Mother Nature isn’t affected; in fact it’s probably doing better with less pollution around, so here are some positive garden ideas to enjoy amongst the gloom of the coronavirus pandemic
8 min |
May 2020
Surrey Life
Click and digest
With supermarket shelves barer than usual, plenty of Surrey businesses have risen to the challenge of delivering delicious delicacies right to our doorsteps. We round up some of the best local online food delivery services
3 min |
May 2020
Surrey Life
30 YEARS OF THE AUCTION CHANT
From OO7 posters to famous football memorabelia, Ewabank’s has seen and sold a wealth of interesting lots since it opened the doors of its Surrey auction house in 1990. Ivan Macquisten finds out more
4 min |
May 2020
Surrey Life
Stay At Home Survival Guide
With time on our hands, there are plenty of ways to stay entertained, get creative or self-improve this May. What’s more, it’s a great way to show your support for the many small businesses around Surrey coming up with new ways to work
8 min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
SHOUT-OUT
The big lockdown has brought out the best of Yorkshire heart and spirit in community and business…
7 min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
Reaching out
Charities in Yorkshire have had to galvanise their efforts and energies to support the most vulnerable in their communities in the midst of lockdown. Jan Garrill, chief executive of Two Ridings Community Foundation, records a remarkable month
6 min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
The solitary life
Wendy creates her own corner of calm to manage the moments
3 min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
What will happen next?
Keep your head whilst others are losing theirs
2 min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
Wander the Dales
In a post-coronavirus-era, we’ll all want to soak up some of our county’s finest landscapes. Get planning for that glorious day with this lengthy amble in the Dales
2 min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
Nourish & Sow
Brighter days and the luxury of time mean gardens have become a lifeline diversion. Horticulture expert Alistair Baldwin offers some timely advice – and reveals exciting plans ahead
5 min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
NATURE CAN NURTURE
Appreciating nature and wildlife can be a huge boost to our wellbeing, and that doesn’t have to stop if you’re stuck inside. There are many ways to bring nature to you, and let it cleanse your soul and calm your mind…
6 min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
A sweet life
A day in the life of Malton’s master patissier Florian Poirot
3 min |
May 2020
Sussex Life
Lockdown library
For those of us confined to our homes, what better way to escape reality than in the pages of a book? Here we present a comprehensive Sussex reading list, with selections from novelists Peter James, Simon Brett, and Lynne Truss
10+ min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
A life in lockdown
Our columnist tries to get his parents to do the right thing and looks forward to brighter days
3 min |
May 2020
Lancashire Life
The Art of The Village
Ambleside is proud of a mural painted in a church during World War Two which still draws crowds
6 min |
May 2020
Sussex Life
Northen lights
Inside the sleek Scandi-chic home of Brighton designer Anneli Fleming-Brown
5 min |
May 2020
Yorkshire Life
A helping hand
It’s the staff behind the scenes at care and retirement homes that can make all the difference to our loved ones enjoying their new residence
2 min |
May 2020
Lancashire Life
Keeping Disaster at Bay
An emergency rescue team in Morecambe Bay have rescued scores of people and now have state of the art kit that could save even more lives
5 min |
May 2020
Sussex Life
A feast for the senses
A lingering stroll through bluebell woods and fields as soft light dapples through the leaves and the heady scent of bluebells wafts through the air
3 min |
May 2020
Lancashire Life
THE SECRET SISTERS
As we prepare to mark the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe, two sisters gagged by the Official Secrets Act reveal their remarkable wartime story. Roger Borrell spoke to them
5 min |
May 2020
Sussex Life
Going coastal
Brighton photographer JJ Waller, a former comedy performer, brings a sense of humour to his latest series of images picturing the county from east to west
2 min |
May 2020
Lancashire Life
Fighting Loneliness
Isolation is the norm for thousands of older people but two women from Kirkby Lonsdale are helping them combat the loneliness
5 min |
May 2020
Sussex Life
GREEN GIANTS
Go meat-free with one of these recipes to mark National Vegetarian Week in May
4 min |
May 2020
Lancashire Life
Still showing the way
With the 75th anniversary of VE Day this month, Bolton Air Training Corps president George Davies recalls his 40 year career in the RAF and the role he played in sorties over Germany
5 min |