A look inside the August 2020 issue of Lancashire Life

FEATURES

Shop for Lancashire - Support your brilliant local shops and businesses

10 top castles - How many have you visited?

Real life drama - Our theatres face a fight for survival

The show goes on(line) - A pioneering Lancaster theatre company

Plans re-drawn - Anniversary celebrations in the Lakes are re-scheduled

She’s an inspiration - A Morecambe mum’s fightback after a stroke

‘I thought I’d die’ - Life is in colour again for an Oldham artist

Green shoots - Southport is re-opening with confidence

New roots - The Hyndburn business that branched out

Olympic dreams on hold - Lancashire Olympians think the delay could help them

Picture perfect - Enter our brilliant photo competition

Flock star - A young shepherdess is eading the way

Salmon in Accrington - The people changing our rivers to help fish

Walk the walk - Explore beautiful Barrowford on foot

Going wild - The Ulverston woman with an iguana in her shop

Record breakers - The wildlife that’s faster, higher and stronger

Bouncing back - Lockdown hasn’t changed Bolton’s ambitious plans

Puzzles - Two chances to win great tasty prizes

Justin Moorhouse - The plight of comedy clubs is no joke

FOOD & DRINK

Dining out guide - How the county’s best are re-opening

The taste of summer - Top chefs’ recipe ideas for you to try

Sweet nectar - The Manchester firm creating a buzz

Take your Meds - The Boho Baker shares Spanish tapas recipes

Six of the best - Half a dozen great Lancashire ice creams

Grill thrills - Barbecue recipes to get fired up about

HOME

A luxury getaway - A stunning home from home at Coniston

Sleep well - How to create your dream bedroom

The world’s best - A selection of accessories from around the globe

Favourite things - Museum curators select the items they’s like at home

Beautiful refuge - A Bretherton garden was a lockdown sanctuary

Road test - Behind the wheel of an Aston Martin

STYLE

Carry on - Mums help parents get in the sling

Summer dresses - Gorgeous looks for summer

Dalton designs - A Furness mum’s stylish business

Rock the retro - Turn back the clock with these vintage styles for him

Skincare - Help your skin recover from the stress of lockdown

FAMILY

What’s on - The best events and shows in August

Bob Dylan’s Lancashire - The singer’s strong links with the county

Make magic - A fairyland castle craft project

Summer fun - Keep young ones busy during the summer holidays

Future offices - How will lockdown affect how you work in the future?