A look inside the December 2018 issue of Cheshire Life

COUNTY LIFE Readers’ photos - It could be you! Snap a winner Royal butler’s secrets - Paul Burrell’s festive etiquette tips The 12 Dames of Christmas - There’s one near you. Oh, yes there is! Ted story - Ted Robbins’ darkly comic tale We lurrve Alexander O’Neal - Why the singer is so at home here A Plowright passion - Kathryn’s scent of success Chester’s magical sparkle - City people making it happen Wilmslow nostalgia - Unearthing Lindow Pete Phil Redmond’s diary - He’s got the Freedom of Liverpool Fancy a Boxing Day stroll? - A refreshing walk in Bollington HOMES & INTERIORS Step into my humble abode - Christmas in a Jacobean mansion Dream home for sale - A multi-million pound property in Antrobus Seasonal trends - Deck your halls with jollity Antiques - News from the sales rooms FOOD & DRINK Alternative ideas - Fresh look at festive dining Festive foodie gifts - Hampers and local produce Gastro gossip - News for food lovers Restaurant reviews - Venues in Hale Barns and Chester Seaside special - Knutsford couple’s hotel plan for Rhosneigr FASHION & BEAUTY Party pieces - For festive frolicking Transformative powers - Accessorise all outfits Armand’s beauty Expert advice Gift of beauty - Janet Reeder’s selection