Walks of life

Measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic affect every area of life at home, at work and at leisure. But there is one simple pleasure we can all still enjoy… walking

The golden age of voluntourism

In the post-corona era it will be time to give (and get) back to destinations across the globe. Here’s a round-up of bite-size charity breaks that tie in plenty of holiday perks too

Let in the light

Sadie and Ross took a tired 1970s house and created an airy, bright, modern home

LET'S DO THIS

From Joe Wicks-ing and reading Mrs Gaskell to decluttering and getting creative in the kitchen, there are many ways to occupy your days of solitary confinement – and carry on supporting local businesses

RIDING high

From holistic therapy to photography, we talk to Cheshire people who have transformed their love of horses into successful careers in the equine industry

DOORSTEP DELIVERIES

Cheshire food businesses are weathering the Covid-19 storm with takeaways and community boxes

DRAWING A FINE LINE

Digital artist Eamonn Murphy has a passion for architectural imagery that has brought him an enthusiastic following

CLOTHES TO CHERISH

Meet the woman turning treasured heirloom clothing into gorgeous garments for the little people in your life

BACK TO THE FUTURE

The Morgan Plus Six is a glorious salute to the past, but it’s also the most technologically advanced car in the company’s 110-year history

A FINE (DINING) ROMANCE

La Popote is all about good food in a welcoming setting and now diners can take away its food to their own homes

MY FAVOURITE SPACE

Jennie Daly wanted a sitting room designed for family gatherings

SIT!

Portrait photographer Christine Johnson is making a new life and a new living after a devastating tragedy by asking her four-legged subjects to...

Views with a phew

It’s called Werneth Low, but the destination for this month’s walk, on the border of Stockport and Tameside, is so high that on a good day you can spy five counties

The brewer

After years of selling beer, Giles Meadows decided to learn the brewing side of the business. Now, Wincle Beer Company is one of the most picturesque British microbreweries. Here, Giles talks about his working day

Spring forth

Shake off the winter blues and bounce into the new season with these flowery walks, delicious brunches and lunches and feel-good family fun

Sarah's got a taste for cookery

Best Home Cook finalist Sarah Woods has a new career in food and a plan to serve up her family’s culinary heritage

Pre-loved in Prestbury

You can shop sustainably without sacrificing style at Christine Colbert’s Dress Cheshire

Planning your way to the perfect CHESHIRE WEDDING

It’s time to stage the wedding of your dreams with our pick of the county’s best in the business

OUR LOVE STORY

Izzie Cooper and Richard Broughton celebrated their nuptials with a literary-themed wedding at St Mary’s Church and Dorfold Hall, Nantwich

Love, honour, protect

Caring for our wildlife means more than hanging out birdfeeders, says Emma Raine from Cheshire Wildlife Trust

The homecoming

Super chef Ellis Barrie and brother Liam return to their home city of Liverpool this month with new restaurant, Lerpwl

The pig farmer

With no background in farming but a dream of owning pigs, Great Sankey couple Rebecca Scott and Liam Tickle set up Snoutwood Trotters, now a freerange pedigree pig farm, farm shop and butchery. Rebecca gives us a glimpse into their everyday life

Welsh Walking Wonders

Get those fresh air feels and feeds with wonderful Welsh walks to blow away those cobwebs

Spa at Carden

If you’ve never sipped Bollinger in a hot tub n a slightly grey afternoon in Cheshire – well, then you have the perfect excuse to book yourself into the Spa at Carden pronto

DRIVING THEIR DREAMS

It turns out there’s a lot you can do in van business. We talk to those who have pushed the boundaries when it comes to working on the road

SPRING INTO A NEW SEASON

Cheshire Wildlife Trust’s Adam Linnet talks the wonder of our county in spring and species for you to spot

DRAWN HOME TO NATURE

With a childhood spent hiking up Bickerton Hill, it was only natural artist Louisa Boyd would find inspiration in the Sandstone Ridge

La Boheme Strikes the right note

Olivier Troalen has taken his native French cuisine and created new-style dishes that delight his Lymm clientele

24 HOURS IN WILMSLOW

Wilmslow’s a curious soul.

Model of Diversity - A woman empowering other with her story

Jue Snell developed sepsis after being electrocuted by her laptop. After taking the brave decision for her arm to be amputated, she is now using her experience to empower and embolden and is walking the catwalk at London Fashion Week