Surrey Life
A life well travelled
In 1820 Mariana Starke published Travels on the Continent and for many years no traveller would venture to Western Europe without their copy
4 min |
August 2020
Surrey Life
CASCADING COLOUR
Summer is vibrant with bloom at Oaklands garden in Blindley Heath, a newcomer to the National Garden Scheme and definitely one to discover
6 min |
August 2020
Derbyshire Life
MATLOCK
Steeped in history, revered for its charm and as popular as ever - Matlock is one of our county’s greatest assets
5 min |
August 2020
Derbyshire Life
Toddbrook dam ONE YEAR ON
Andrew Griffiths speaks to Fr Jamie MacLeod and to the Environment Agency head engineer who worked tirelessly to save the dam
8 min |
August 2020
Derbyshire Life
Dressing down
When it comes to increasing biodiversity and meeting 2030 emission targets, a bit of scruffiness can be a good thing. Andrew Griffiths investigates.
7 min |
August 2020
Derbyshire Life
What lies beneath
In his second feature, local photographer David Keep explores under the waves
6 min |
August 2020
Derbyshire Life
All in a night's work
Paul Hobson recalls the trials, tribulations and delights of some unexpected garden visitors
5 min |
August 2020
Derbyshire Life
A moment in time
Richard Bradley looks back at the very first editions of this publication - all the way back to the 1930s
7 min |
August 2020
Derbyshire Life
A walk back through time
Helen Moat explores murder, mystery and intrigue in the Amber Valley
7 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
Antipodean dreaming
Discover a subtropical paradise in Fareham at 8 Birdwood Grove, home to Jayne and Eddie McBride
6 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
HARBOURSIDE VIEWS
Frustrated sailor EMMA CAULTON goes in search of on-shore adventure in Hampshire’s multitude of marinas
5 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
On the art trail
This month, Open Studios shines a light on Hampshire’s thriving creative network as local artists unveil their latest work online
4 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
The scent of SUMMER
Essential oil, herbal remedy or baking ingredient, lavender is one of the most versatile plants around, which is good news for Hampshire’s growers and artisan producers
6 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
Little Miss Sunshine
When MasterChef winner Shelina Permalloo was forced to temporarily close her Southampton restaurant this spring, she immediately looked at how to continue serving the local community. VIV MICKLEFIELD gets a taste of what happened next
5 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
Bread Winner
Alex Wilcock’s bread-making business has boomed during lockdown as customers turn to local loaves
5 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
A House THROUGH TIME
From the Armada to the blitz, interior designer Richard Dewhurst’s Old Portsmouth home has seen a lot of life over the centuries, as he explains to EMMA CAULTON
5 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
The SPITFIRE SISTERS
A shortage of combat pilots during WWII saw the Air Transport Auxiliary service recruit civilian aviators. VIV MICKLEFIELD takes a look at Hamble’s incredible female fliers, for whom the sky was the limit
6 min |
August 2020
Hampshire Life
A stitch in time
Winchester’s Clare Bradley has been crowned Queen of the Sewing Bee, showing a passion for 1940s style and a ‘make do and mend’ attitude can be the winning formula
5 min |
August 2020
Cotswold Life
Sewing The Seeds Of A Cottage Industry
How one Cotswold gardener turned a hobby into a business
5 min |
August 2020
Cotswold Life
Is This The Perfect Village?
Chris Smith visits charming Ilmington, which earned a place in the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Live guide.
8 min |
August 2020
Berkshire Life
PRINCESS ANNE AT 70
The Princess Royal, Her Majesty Princess Anne, reaches a personal landmark on 15 August when she will celebrate her 70th birthday. As the nation applauds her non-stop working for others, the Princess reflects on some of the happiest times of her life – at Windsor
4 min |
August 2020
Berkshire Life
RICKY ON LOCK DOWN AND LAUGHTER
Originally from Reading, funnyman Ricky Gervais talks about the overwhelming reaction to After Life season two, plus what life has been like for him in lockdown
7 min |
August 2020
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 |