Cheshire Life magazine December 2014 – out in the shops or available to buy online now

A look inside the December 2014 issue of Cheshire Life

The reader photos chosen for the 2015 Cheshire Life Calendar (Image: Archant)

Bake up a treat with Luis from GBBO

Strictly’s Tess Daly talks equality

Discover Knutsford this Christmas

Wintry walk through Bruera

Luis Troyano (Image: Archant)

A walk down memory lane in Hale

Our Food & Drink Awards celebrations

MUFC legends’ Hotel Football

Macclesfield high street stars

Paige wears a full length sequin gown, £800, Zeynep Kartal; Tucker wears military outfit from Royal Exchange Costume Hire (Image: Tracey Gibbs Photography Ltd)

Glamorous fashion at Tatton Hall

County Life

Hollies Farm Shop Christmas goodies in The Barn (Image: Archant)

Talented Jennifer Gater - Crafting rocking horses

Calm before the storm - 10 things to do before Christmas

Downton Abbey - Beautiful costumes at the Lady Lever

Readers’ photos - Were you a winner?

Festive flocks - Wildlife Trust’s birds to look out for

Celebrating the best - Community Pride Awards

Home & Interiors

Dream home - A modern family home in Prestbury

Jewels of the tree - Pretty peacock-inspired decorations

Through the keyhole - A Hale home built with love

Big picture - Artist Louise O’Hara’s quirky cottage

Snuggle in style - Items to enhance your fireplace

Christmas at Arley - Lord and Lady Ashbrook’s festivities

Food & Drink

Farm to fork - The Hollies’ foodie gift ideas

Carden Park - A superb Cheshire Life lunch

Spice up desserts - Aiden Byrne’s delicious recipe

Cuisine Vert - Enjoy a leaner, greener Christmas

Fashion & Beauty

Lovely lingerie - Something for your stocking?

Christmas jumpers - Fun and stylish woollies

Armand’s festive five - His top Christmas make-up tips

Arm candy - Patek Philippe’s timeless watches