Towns & Villages
Wilmslow - a town in transition
February 7th 2012
We meet the Wilmslow people dedicated to making their town a more sustainable place to live WORDS BY EMMA MAYOH PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COCKS
International wildlife charity moves from Cranleigh to Shalford
February 7th 2012
Thanks to the generosity of key donors, Ian and Mariana Covey, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation will be moving from its current location at Smithbrook Kilns, Cranleigh to new premises in Shalford this March.
Why you should head for Wycoller
February 6th 2012
Artist Gordon Wilkinson paints this fascinating community while Emma Alsop and Georgia Smith take a closer look at the picturesque hamlet
Heworth - take time to stroll the leafy lanes of this York suburb
February 6th 2012
Take a stroll away from York city centre to find some of its leafier lanes and more of its history, says Chris Titley
Surrey snow pics ~ your winter wonderland photos
February 5th 2012
As we're hit by yet another white winter in Surrey, share your photos with us...
Not fade away
February 2nd 2012
Author David Roberts is ensuring that our rock musical heritage – part of the ‘history of the future’ – is recorded, and found plenty in our area.
Growing, flying and scaring in Pirton
February 2nd 2012
A poltergeist, a flying circus and gigantic veg make Pirton a surprisingly peculiar place. Richard Young explores a weirdly wonderful village...
Is your village the best in Hertfordshire?
February 1st 2012
This month CPRE Hertfordshire launches its Village of the Year 2012 competition so make sure your community doesn’t miss out.
THE CORNER HOUSE RECENT SOMERSET LIFE SPOTLIGHT ON FROME FEATURE
January 31st 2012
A small privately owned Bar / Restaurant / Hotel that’s packed most nights. Why ? Atmosphere and super, reasonably priced food served by smiling staff who obviously enjoy working there. The kitchen certainly knows what it is doing.
DEADLY IS THE FEMALE SOMERSET LIFE SPOTLIGHT ON FROME
January 31st 2012
Specialising in faux vintage fashion they stock everything from 50s dresses to vintage style cosmetics, fabulous heels to 40s style swimming costumes and so much more. They are passionate about encouraging the confidence to dress up
the Borderlands across the moors from Longshaw to Dronfield
January 31st 2012
Mark Smith takes us on a scenic journey across the moors road from Longshaw via Owler Bar to Dronfield
Marple - Is Agatha Christie's character named after this Cheshire village?
January 31st 2012
It’s thought that mystery writer Agatha Christie was inspired by Marple, near Stockport, when she named her female detective PAINTINGS BY GORDON WILKINSON WORDS BY POLLY BERKELEY
Brockham: Surrey village life
January 31st 2012
Recently named Surrey’s Village of the Year, Brockham is nothing if not picturesque. Most famous for its huge annual bonfire, which attracts thousands of visitors, the village usually enjoys a rather more relaxed pace of life
Borders of Surrey - the changing face of our county
January 30th 2012
Much debate surrounds the borders of Surrey and we regularly hear from readers, both inside and outside the current administrative county, who are proud to call this leafy segment of England home
Burton upon Trent: looking back 40 years
January 27th 2012
In 1972 Derbyshire Life & Countryside put together an 18-page feature on ‘Burton, the Riverside Borough’. This was at a time of massive change for the town...
Romance in the City
January 27th 2012
Whether February has you in romantic mood or not - you can’t fail to fall in love with Exeter, writes Trudy Turrell. Photos by Alexandra Richards
Cirencester: Through the looking glass
January 27th 2012
As Tracy Spiers revisits Cirencester, she is reminded what a wonderful and surprising place it is Photography by Victoria Jones.
New books on Shropshire past and present
January 26th 2012
A flurry of books have hit the shelves promoting Shropshire’s rich and varied history. Photo books, historical novels and even a rockstar trail through the county are among recent offerings. Here are some of our favourites.
Kenilworth - Warwickshire’s best kept secret
January 26th 2012
Kenilworth deserves a bigger share of the county’s limelight, reports Marsya Lennox.
Ginny Davis: Restoration of Chedham’s Yard
January 26th 2012
As she prepares to perform at Wellesbourne’s restored Chedham’s Yard, Ginny Davis ponders on the perils of ‘alternative’ venues.
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