Blogs

Words from the Island - a blog by Maggie Harris

Last updated 3rd February 2012 - 12:31

Words from the Island - a writer's viewpoint: Guyana-born Maggie Harris on being a writer in Kent, with a foothold in Wales, and literature news from Thanet and East Kent...

Communications Officer for Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust - Sarah Buckingham's blog

Last updated 2nd February 2012 - 17:26

Sarah Buckingham works as Communications Officer for Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. The Trust manages an area spanning 1,900 acres, from beautiful wetlands and woodlands to rare patches of heath and orchard. Trust staff take practical action every day to help wildlife flourish, through the management of 43 nature reserves and the protection of the species that live there...

Nina Lenton blogs about visits to attractions and events in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire

Last updated 1st February 2012 - 15:50

Nina Lenton currently lives in Berkshire, and has also lived in South Buckinghamshire. She works in marketing and enjoys writing, photography, charity volunteering and watching penguins! In this blog for the Great British Life website, she writes about local attractions in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, getting out and about walking or cycling, and charity fundraising events.

Sheila Spence blogs about wild foods in the Herefordshire countryside

Last updated 1st February 2012 - 14:48

Sheila Spence talks about wild foods in the Herefordshire countryside, including fungi. She has previously written for Walk Magazine amongst many other publications. Read her thoughts and ideas by clicking here…

The Lisa Cox Blog - A garden designer's journal

Last updated 1st February 2012 - 08:22

A journal of my life as a Leatherhead-based garden designer and the things that inspire me, which I hope will give you a few tips and techniques along the way! Please do let me know what you think and I would of course be delighted to hear from you if you would like to discuss a specific project.

John Lenehan - Fell Walker Routes

Last updated 25th January 2012 - 11:13

I have been a fell runner and walker for over 30 years. I am also a keen photographer. The walks are from all around the UK countryside and fells, they have been designed to suit a range of people ideal for family days out, runners and experienced walkers. Read more about my walks at walktheuk.blogspot.com and my photography at www.johnlenehan.com

Michelle Rosenberg, Media Officer at Lee Valley Regional Park with the latest news from the park

Last updated 10th January 2012 - 14:59

Michelle Rosenberg, Media Officer at the award-winning Lee Valley Regional Park, updates readers on the latest from across the 26-mile park.

From Food and Drink reviews to Celebrity news, Melissa De Carteret's blog

Last updated 9th January 2012 - 22:57

Melissa De Carteret shares her food and drink reviews, ideas on UK travel, fashion and style and much more...

Elsie Bouffler blogs about everyday life in Essex

Last updated 4th January 2012 - 14:48

As a 47 year old wife and mother of two, with husband, dog and part time job, Elsie likes to blog about daily life. Sometimes inspired by events, or something she has read or heard about, she writes in a lighthearted, accessible way, and,as her way of demonstrating that faith is relevant in small ordinary, everyday things, she includes at the end of each blog article, a bible verse which relates to her writing.

Heartwood Forest – a blog by Louise Neicho

Last updated 22nd December 2011 - 16:00

My name’s Louise Neicho and I’m the site manager for Heartwood Forest, England’s largest new native woodland in St Albans. Heartwood is an ambitious landscape scale project that will benefit people as much as it will local wildlife. I plan to blog about Heartwood and give you an insight into what an important project it is, watch this space!

Sandy Thwaites is a horse and countryside lover

Last updated 13th December 2011 - 19:45

Horse and countryside lover, Sandy, gave up the London rat race on a ‘down shift’ to Wiltshire about 15 years ago and has never looked back. She has two horses at home – an ex-racehorse and a New Forest youngster - as well as a neurotic rescue mongrel and a senile ‘sort-of-Jack Russell’. Read her thoughts on the latest horsey issues and the trials and tribulations of living in the middle of nowhere and working from home...

Hurst Lodge School - Principal’s Blog

Last updated 13th December 2011 - 10:31

Vicky Smit is headmistress of Hurst Lodge School, South Ascot, and sister to the founder of the Eden Project Tim Smit CBE. The school has just embarked on a long-term project to become more sustainable with help and guidance from the Eden Project. This involves setting up a small-holding which, it is hoped, will become a model for other schools which may wish to follow suit.

Worcestershire Wildlife Trust

Last updated 8th December 2011 - 11:50

The county's local wildlife trust keeps us up to date with what's happening in the county.

My Islington Friend - Sandra Smith's blog

Last updated 1st December 2011 - 15:21

Sandra Smith is a freelance writer and creative writing tutor. She shares her life with her alpha male husband, their almost-a-teenager daughter and two ungrateful cats. In My Islington Friend, two soul mates – one basking in the tranquillity of the countryside, the other revelling in the buzz of London – each offer a parallel reality check on the juggling of parent priorities.

Life at Partridge Farm - by Hannah and Duncan, Devon

Last updated 25th November 2011 - 14:50

Follow farm life with Hannah and Duncan at their rare breeds farm near Tiverton. Both teachers, Hannah and Duncan bought the farm in January and love their new life. From baby piglets to veggies growing in the polytunnel, find out what is new at Partridge Farm.

Sheep farmer, Andy Offer on the farming business

Last updated 19th November 2011 - 18:16

After 30 years doing a proper job, Andy Offer now farms sheep in a small corner of Herefordshire, selling his lamb directly to the public. He speaks and writes about his business and the futility of trying to make money out of sheep.

Walking the Cleveland Way

Last updated 11th November 2011 - 09:25

Yorkshire Life deputy editor Paul Mackenzie is preparing to walk 74 miles through some of the county’s most glorious countryside. In this interactive blog he explains why he’s doing it and you can suggest training walks, share your knowledge of the route and recommend good pubs along the way

Paul Goodison is an experienced member of the British Sailing Team and part of Team Volvo for life

Last updated 31st October 2011 - 12:59

Paul Goodison is a World number one Laser sailor, an Olympic Gold medallist, European and British Champion. The Laser is one of the two single handed dinghies which are sailed at the Olympics by men, the second being the Finn dinghy which triple Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie now sails. Ben was an inspiration to Paul whilst he was growing up but soon the pair became friends and rivals.

Behind the scenes at RHS Garden Wisley

Last updated 14th October 2011 - 11:13

Recent winner of the large visitor attraction of the year, at the 2010 Enjoy England Awards for Excellence, RHS Garden Wisley near Woking has long been the jewel in Surrey's crown. Here, those in the know reveal what's going on behind the scenes at the flagship garden

Walks, bike ride & days out in Kent- a Blog by Rebecca Douglas

Last updated 2nd October 2011 - 01:07

Exploring Kent on foot and photographing the moments are some of my favourite activities. I am ‘Kent made’ and spent time out of the county at university, but after several years away, the appeal of Kent grabbed me and hubby and we relocated back here. The Garden of England has it all, rolling countryside scenes, dramatic coastlines and bustling urban areas. What a backdrop we have at our feet and I will be sharing my travels one step at a time...