A look at some of the highlights of the May 2015 issue of Cheshire Life

County Life

Readers’ photos - We launch our competition

Manny Vass - Pianist making waves

Ten top gardens - Discover Cheshire’s finest

Rachel’s portfolio - Celebrities in the frame

Manchester Theatre Awards - And the winner is…

Knutsford People and plans

Nostalgia Styal and substance

Arley Hall’s garden Behind the scenes

Homes and Interiors

Through the keyhole - Julie Arnold’s Davenport home

Dream home - Nether Alderley

Cupboard love - Kitchen style

Sweetpea & Willow - French-style furniture business

Food & Drink

Fruits of the Forest - A new Cheshire gin

Cheshire Life lunch at Tom Yam, Poynton

Restaurant review - Cau in Wilmslow

An Iberian escape Janet Reeder’s break in the sun

Fashion & Beauty

Sweet style - This season’s ice cream shades

Mother and daughter - Sharing style in Alderley Edge

Beautiful bridal make-up - By celebrity make-up artist Armand Beasley

Beauty essentials - Heroic products