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Royal Ascot Pavilion offer – just £99 with this exclusive Archant code!
World-class racing, style, history and pageantry create a truly unique experience that’ll you’ll never forget. Each day commences with the Royal Procession as The Queen arrives and is concluded with the much-loved tradition of Singing Around The Bandstand.
How Ascot racecourse encourages the racegoers of the future
Jayne McWilliam talks about how Ascot Racecourse is encouraging the racegoers of the future
Wedgwood and Royal Ascot: art imitating life
When the Royal Ascot Racing Club acquired the progeny of celebrated stallion Mastercraftsman, there was just one name that fit the bill.
Why Betfair is racing ahead with British horseracing
In 2012, Betfair signed a landmark five-year commercial deal with British horseracing. Gerald Corbett, Betfair’s Chairman, explains more about the deal and why Betfair is so committed to investing in British racing
Frankel and Royal Ascot: the success story of one of the most famous racecourses
Andrew Longmore of The Sunday Times examines the successes of one of the most talked about racehorses, Frankel
Celebrity interviews
Radio DJ Chris Evans hits top gear at charity supercar event at Dunsfold Park
Crowds flocked to The Supercar Event at Dunsfold Park, near Cranleigh, on Father’s Day weekend.
The Queen attends Cartier Queen’s Cup polo at Guards Polo Club, Egham
The Queen was on hand to present the prizes to the victors at the Cartier Queen’s Cup at Guards Polo Club, near Egham, on Sunday June 16.
Andy Murray donates Queen’s winnings to The Royal Marsden
Oxshott resident Andy Murray donated his Queen’s Club winnings to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity before returning to the court for an exhibition match with Boris Johnson and a host of celebs.
Celebrity Interview: Ewan McGregor
Scottish movie magnet Ewan McGregor recounts his vibrant two-decade career, and discusses a return to the role that made him famous
Shirebrook-born star Jason Statham
Hollywood tough guy Jason Statham talks about his latest movie working with J-Lo, and his memories of Derbyshire. Stephen Milton reports
Walks
A walk through the Buckinghamshire villages of Fulmer and Hedgerley
Steve Davison leads the way on a 5¾ mile walk around the picturesque villages of Fulmer and Hedgerley in south Buckinghamshire
A Sandwich saunter
Enjoy a gentle stroll through Sandwich, one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the UK, and an area known for its exceptional scenery and wildlife
Lake District Walk - Levens Hall
Keith Carter leads a walk through the beautiful grounds of Levens Hall in South Lakeland
The top ten walking and dining hotels in the Lake District
Your guide to walking and unwinding in England's natural playground. Compiled by Barbara Waite
Lancashire Walks - Hurst Green and Ribchester
Carter leads a walk which follows the Ribble Way though the countryside around Ribchester
Recipes
Interiors
Interiors advice - a selection of new and funky goodies to brighten up your home
A selection of new and funky goodies to brighten up your home
Interiors advice - Sweet dreams are made of magical bedrooms for children
Sweet dreams are made of magical bedrooms for children
Pale and interesting sums up these lovely interior pieces
Pale and interesting sums up these lovely interior pieces.
Add bold colours and luxurious comfort in the bedroom this spring
Add bold colours and luxurious comfort in the bedroom this spring, says Jane Ramsay
Life TV
Gardens
Enter the Cheshire Life 2013 Garden of the Year in association with Grosvenor Garden Centre and Fryer’s Roses
Gardeners and schools could win prizes worth £1,000 in Cheshire Life’s Garden of the Year competition with Grosvenor Garden Centre and Fryer’s Roses
Gardening - Creating spring and summer colour and caring for newly planted shrubs and trees
Dan Booth, head gardener at Brodsworth Hall has some sound advice on caring for newly planted shrubs and trees as well as creating spring and summer colour
April showers make flowers, and weeds, so keep on top of your garden
April showers make flowers, and weeds, so keep on top of your garden. PHOTOGRAPH BY Emma Louise Jones
Six glorious Lakeland gardens you might like to visit this spring
There are few regions in Europe that can match the range and the quality of gardens to be found in the Lake District.
Competitions & offers
Win a Champagne Afternoon Tea and an Overnight Stay at Hilton Manchester Deansgate
Served within the elegant surroundings of Cloud 23, enjoy an afternoon of mouth watering indulgence. Afternoon Tea at Cloud 23 blends an innovative menu with classical combinations to infuse this timeless classic with contemporary style.
Win a magnificent set of ‘3 Tier Library Steps’ worth £795
This is your opportunity to own our ‘3 Tier Library Steps’ - A stunning, top of the range product with the additional versatility to be a side or lamp table. A magnificent showpiece for a living room, library or study. The 3 Tier Library Steps can also be used as a display stand for objet d’art or as extra seating. Supplied with the 3 books secured together (please contact us if you would like them to be detachable - if you would like the books to be separated so you can arrange randomly, let us know).
Quest Festival comes of age
Quest is a unique blend of mind, body, spirit and a music festival, based in the heartland of the Westcountry. Four days of workshops, singing, drumming, dancing and processing deeply, it’s not just the speakers, but the audience who come and make it their own that makes this event sheer magic.
Goodyear are giving away 9 driving vouchers valued at £60 each.
YOUNG DRIVER EDUCATION TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY
This enables children aged 11-17 to learn how to drive for one hour in a safe and controlled environment.
Win a FREE pair of Josef Seibel shoes or sandals
Josef Seibel is offering five lucky readers the chance to win a free pair of shoes or sandals from the spring/summer 13 collection
Photography articles
The Yorkshire Dales as never seen before captured by panoramic photographer Mark Denton
Mark Denton is one of Yorkshire’s leading landscape photographers, a master of the panoramic camera. His latest book The Yorkshire Dales is the last in a trilogy of books about the county. His earlier books Yorkshire Coast and Yorkshire Moors and Wolds are bestsellers and there is no doubt that his latest work will also win acclaim.
A View, a Camera and You - Ravenglass
Award-winning photographer Mark Gilligan presents the latest in a series of tips to help you get the best from your camera
Lancashire and Lake District Life Reader Photos - June 2013
There is no shortage of inspirational sights around Lancashire and Lakeland and our talented readers are making the most of the beauty on offer. Every month they are out taking brilliant photographs in all corners of the county, and the best thing is that they share the results with the rest of us.
Four years in the making, Cotswold TV is officially launched
Local multimedia company Furry Feet TV have brought massive development together to launch what they have labelled ‘the completed Cotswold TV’.
North East Life Reader Photos - June 2013 - Weather
Whether the weather be fair or whether the weather be foul, you have been out with your cameras capturing the best and worst of the climate.
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