A look at some of the highlights of the May 2016 issue of Cheshire Life

Great British Life: Georgie and Magic - Georgie's photoshoot was in Stockport, only a couple of miles from my home. She was with her gelding, Magic, whos seven. Hes a hunter type and she enjoys going on hunts with him.Georgie and Magic - Georgie's photoshoot was in Stockport, only a couple of miles from my home. She was with her gelding, Magic, whos seven. Hes a hunter type and she enjoys going on hunts with him. (Image: Joanne Thibodeau)

Equestrian Life

The mane attraction - Stockport’s equine photographer

Six of the best equestrian events

Equestrian fashion that’s hot-to-trot

Horsing around - art of an adventurer

Great British Life: Stacey Forsey at Evelyn's Cafe Bar, Tib Street, ManchesterStacey Forsey at Evelyn's Cafe Bar, Tib Street, Manchester (Image: Archant)

County life

Now and Then - May events past and present

Readers’ photos - Are you in the frame?

Lady Lever’s new look – and legacy

Meet new Cheshire - housewife, Stacey Forsey

Hoole - Why they call it Notting Hoole

Great British Life: Marple AqueductMarple Aqueduct (Image: not Archant)

Sale’s Dakota Ditcheva - She packs a punch

Warrington town feature - Celebration and sadness

Nostalgia - Rise of the railway at Holmes Chapel

Macclesfield - Making things happen

Homes and Interiors

Great British Life: Cheesecake, passion fruit, white chocolate, almond & sesameCheesecake, passion fruit, white chocolate, almond & sesame (Image: Archant)

Through the keyhole - A happy home in West Kirby

Big Picture - Quirky Bramhall living room

Mementoes fit for a Queen

Food & Drink

Carden Park - A vegetarian treat from the head chef

Cheshire Life lunch - We tuck in at Spirit, Warrington

Farewell to Ahmet - Alderley Edge Hotel GM retires

Restaurant reviews - Eateries in Prestbury and Higher Sutton

Fashion & Beauty

Belle of the ball - Pretty picks for a prom

Armand’s tips - How to choose a red lipstick

Beauty Desk - Our skincare heroes