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 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 […]
We Brits are a nation of garden lovers, this much is undeniable, but this last year and all its challenges have deepened our appreciation for our outdoor spaces. This issue we catch up with a remarkable transformation – the change in this edition was that of a derelict, unused and overgrown space on a steep […]
With ‘hygge’ being long gone, ‘friluftsliv’, the open air living Danish concept, makes its way into the highlights of this season. As Brits spend more time in the garden during the warmer months, introducing night-blooming and night-fragrant plants will make their outdoor experience even more enjoyable… Shannen Godwin, spokesperson for one of the leading plant […]
Buy To Let Hunter is a fresh approach to investment property purchase and management – they recently sat down with one of their investors Melinda who lives abroad and uses BTLH services… What were you hoping to achieve?Asking Buy To Let Hunter to manage my flat in Richmond as a short term serviced accommodation made […]
When a school has been educating young minds for 125 years it may be assumed that they have all the tools in the box to do the job. At Clayesmore, however, that toolbox has a new and very exciting addition – the LEX programme. Named after the school’s founder, Lex Devine, LEX is a vibrant […]
The team at McFarlane Sales & Lettings are thrilled to open the doors to their new office in Marlborough’s historic High Street. McFarlane’s is a small independent residential Sales and Lettings agency with offices in Cricklade, Swindon’s Old Town, Redhouse Village and now Marlborough. McFarlane’s has been working closely with SLCA of Marlborough for a few years, who themselves have been resident on the Marlborough […]
Whirlpool Corporation is launching a brand new fully-funded Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge tournament for primary school students in Bristol… The Challenge will see 10 teams of up to 10 children coming together to work on a series of tasks designed to enhance their STEM skills, and will culminate in a one-day virtual […]
Everyone wants to live in beautiful and historic areas of the country, but the challenge faced by homeowners is often the restrictive planning permissions in place to protect and conserve the beauty of these areas. Working within the confines of these policies can be tricky if you haven’t done so before, but it isn’t impossible. […]