We chat to Head of Pinewood School, Neal Bailey… We often hear it said that children are much more adaptable than adults – how have the children impressed you in this regard over the past few months? Playing outdoors for children is crucial for many reasons: the importance of physical exercise, having unstructured time to […]
Since announcing the change that Saturday lessons will be non-compulsory from September 2021, Bedstone College has seen enquiries reach an unprecedented level. Bedstone College’s Headmaster, Mr Toby Mullins, has seen enquiries reach an unprecedented level for this time of year, including a large number of new pupils who will be joining at the start of […]
Devotees of recycling materials and bringing the past into present day projects will love the treasures to be found at Ludlow Salvage. The company gathers building materials and architectural products from all over the UK and the wider world, rescuing them from demolition jobs and refits so they can be gloriously repurposed. Wooden boards, tiles, […]
Sally Thomson was delighted to catch up with chef and entrepreneur – Mitch Tonks who she has known for over 25 years… How are you doing? We are doing great! We are looking forward to finally getting the restaurant open. I think we are going to have a nice bounce back, but what a strange […]
Following on from our catch up with chef and entrepreneur Mitch Tonks, we take dish up some of his tasty recipes from his latest cookbook, Rockfish… By Mitch Tonks Cooking a fish ‘en papillote’, or in a bag, is an excellent way to prepare it. The fish retains its moistness and the other flavours that […]
Following on from our catch up with chef and entrepreneur Mitch Tonks, we take dish up some of his tasty recipes from his latest cookbook, Rockfish… By Mitch Tonks I love canned seafood. It becomes something different in the canning process. Oily fish like tuna, mackerel and sardines are particularly delicious. I have always wanted […]
Adam Frost is an award-winning British garden designer, television presenter and motivational speaker. Best known for his successes at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, he is passionate about inspiring adults and children alike to create their own gardens and watch hedgerows spring to life. Sally Thomson caught up with him to discuss all things green… We […]
As lockdown restrictions are eased and life returns to normal, many people whose weddings were delayed by the pandemic are once again planning for their big day. Drawing up guest lists, finding a venue and deciding on a theme are a part of most people’s preparations, but not everyone thinks about making a Will… If […]
Combining the Easter Craft & Wood Festival and Summer Food & Drink Festival: Friday, Saturday & Sunday August 6th – 8th 10am – 6pm We are absolutely delighted to be back at Sandringham with our programme of events. We have a great show line-up for our first event in August where we are catching up […]
As the restrictions imposed by the COVID lockdown end, we can all look forward to enjoying the warmer weather in our beautiful part of the world. Soaking up the summer sun does come with its own risks to our skin and we spoke to a specialist clinical service based in Plymouth and Barnstaple for their […]