Latest articles from Great British Life http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/ en-gb With a constant stream of stories about sub-standard accommodation and care standards, you could be forgiven for wanting to ignore the whole topic in the hope it goes away. It doesn’t of course, so what should we be looking for? Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/choosing-the-right-care-package-for-you-or-a-loved-one-is-vitally-important-41146/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/choosing-the-right-care-package-for-you-or-a-loved-one-is-vitally-important-41146/ Forget zumba and golf, this time Clive ‘The Snob’ Agran follows another sport big on hand-eye co-ordination at the Premier League Darts at the Brighton Centre Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/clive-has-funat-the-darts-40613/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/clive-has-funat-the-darts-40613/ Looking for some fabulous style but don’t want High Street brands? All the items on this page are on sale in your town’s shops – so why not keep it local and support your traders? Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/we-love-shopping-in-lancashire--keep-it-local-and-support-your-traders-41155/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/we-love-shopping-in-lancashire--keep-it-local-and-support-your-traders-41155/ Beautiful bluebells are a sight for sore eyes, writes gardening columnist Jacqui Brocklehurst Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/beautiful-bluebells-are-a-sight-for-sore-eyes-41147/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/beautiful-bluebells-are-a-sight-for-sore-eyes-41147/ To celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, the family-owned Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa is offering one lucky Essex Life reader the chance to win a two-night stay for two in one of its fabulous new Stoke by Nayland Country Lodges, plus a del Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/win-a-luxury-stoke-by-nayland-country-lodge-break-for-two-41082/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/win-a-luxury-stoke-by-nayland-country-lodge-break-for-two-41082/ This month we showcase the work of Doug Binder, painter in residence at Dean Clough, Halifax Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/doug-binder-painter-in-residence-at-dean-clough-halifax-41154/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/doug-binder-painter-in-residence-at-dean-clough-halifax-41154/ The Honda Civic is an iconic part of the British motoring landscape, eight new versions have gone on sale since the car first launched in 1972. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/car-reviews--honda-civic-41152/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/car-reviews--honda-civic-41152/ This year’s Northumberland Show — the last at Corbridge — promises to be better than ever Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/tynedale-park-corbridge-to-host-its-last-northumberland-show-41148/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/article/tynedale-park-corbridge-to-host-its-last-northumberland-show-41148/ I always make a beeline to Trafalgar Square on any trip to London - home of the titans of art - but this time round I had an invite to an exhibition I wouldn't have missed for all the world. Wed, 16 May 2012 22:34:32 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/lucien-freud-portraits-at-the-national-portrait-gallery/id/7073/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/lucien-freud-portraits-at-the-national-portrait-gallery/id/7073/ Florarama Wed, 16 May 2012 19:45:43 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/day-seven-essexgirl-speaks-chair/id/7072/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/day-seven-essexgirl-speaks-chair/id/7072/ As you know, a few weeks ago, Rob Horton of English Garden Joinery asked me if I would like to design their RHS Chelsea Flower Show stand this year and it didn't really take me very long to give them an answer...well, a couple of seconds maybe! Wed, 16 May 2012 15:55:04 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/delighted-to-reveal-the-design-for-english-garden-joinerys-chelsea-flower-show-stand-2012/id/7070/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/delighted-to-reveal-the-design-for-english-garden-joinerys-chelsea-flower-show-stand-2012/id/7070/ To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, the latest commemorative ale from Surrey-based Hogs Back Brewery has been crowned. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:19:13 +0100 http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/hogs-back-brewery-pays-tribute-to-the-queen-with-new-majestea-beer/id/7069/ http://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/community/blogs/detail/hogs-back-brewery-pays-tribute-to-the-queen-with-new-majestea-beer/id/7069/