A look inside the May 2020 issue of Lancashire Life

Help the heroes

Buy a copy of our special May cover and help raise funds for the NHS Charities Covid-19 urgent appeal.

We wanted to feature as many faces as we could from across the county in a show of solidarity and togetherness.

We have made a limited number of posters available for just £10. All proceeds will go to the NHS Charities crowdfunder supporting NHS staff and volunteers during this difficult time.

Those donations help to fund wellbeing packs (such as food deliveries, snacks, refreshments and wash kits), the cost of travel, parking and accommodation for staff and volunteers, as well as other items requested by NHS charities. Buy your copy of the cover at subsave.co.uk/LANP

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ISOLATION

The big quiz - Test your family’s county knowledge

More online - Log on for more ways to stay busy

Hobbies are back - Now is the time to learn new skills

Snap to it - We help you improve your photography – and win great prizes

Re-start your art - Learn how to draw and paint

Top tips - Experts from Clitheroe share their advice

A friend in need - Lockdown need not mean you feel alone

Stay in, work out - An Olympian shares her isolation exercises

Some good news - The newspaper that’s spreading smiles

You’re not alone - Share your garden with wildlife

Get plotting - How to make the most of your green space

What’s in - Events and exhibitions to enjoy from home

Home schooling - Tips from parents who have done it for years

Beat boredom - Start the Lancashire lockdown reading list

Puzzles - Two chances to win tasty prizes

FEATURES

Aliens in Lytham - Martians from the Fylde on your screen

Secret sisters - The siblings who helped win the war

The Bolton bomber - At 97 George Davies is still an inspiring figure

Bay heroes - The team saving lives in Morecambe Bay

Saving our roots - How our rare flowers are being preserved

A hearing hero - The Kendal woman whose dog gave her a new lease of life

Ambleside art - The wartime mural that means so much

Justin Moorhouse - Our comic columnist looks for the positives

FOOD & DRINK

Feeding heroes - The top chef now cooking for NHS staff

Book a table - Books to read and the county’s literary cafes

The Boho baker - Glorious comfort food for all the family during the lockdown

Bake your own - Artisan bread makers help you riseup

Eat fresh - Great recipes for Vegetarian Week

HOME

The home office - Create the best home working environment

Need more room? - Boost your storage and create more space

Dine in style - Ideas for revamping your dining room

Let there be light - Stylish lighting to give your home a warm glow

House proud - Birkdale neighbours with beautiful gardens

Antiques - The latest from the region’s sale rooms

Road test - It’s the most advanced Morgan ever

STYLE

Fashion leader - The man from Bolton chronicling Chanel

Stay dry - Parkas to keep you dry in the spring showers

Go dotty - Spot the spring style and stay a step ahead

Comfy and cosy - Make yourself at home in lockdown loungewear

Care for your skin - Don’t neglect your skin while you’re cooped up indoors

Exercise for two - Ways to keep active during pregancy