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. […]
Stonar is delighted to announce that Mr Mark Ebden will be joining the School as Deputy Head (Academic) and Dr Andrew Passmore has been appointed as Director of Music, both commencing in September 2021. Mr Ebden will join Stonar from Roedean School where he leads the Faculty of Science and Psychology and is also a […]
Education has been, and continues to be, much in the news so it is always good to get the view from the top and so we spoke to Ricki Smith, Principal of St Gabriel’s School in Newbury. St Gabriel’s has recently announced some very exciting news, tell us more…….. Yes, we are proud to say […]
When a family is thinking about care for an older loved one, they want the best. And as the pandemic continues, families want to know that the home they choose will put their loved one’s safety and wellbeing first. Care UK’s Priors House care home in Blackwell provides residential, dementia and nursing care, giving families […]