Berkshire Life Magazine - February 2020

In this issue

Haunts of the highwayman WAS DICK TURPIN A HERO OR VILLAIN?.

Magnificent HOMES Amazing antique house + blissful bathrooms..

Kate Humble “I owe a lot to Berkshire”

TV’s ever-popular wldlife and countryside presenter Kate Humble is never happier than when she is outdoors and working, and she believes that it all began when she lived in a rural area of Berkshire

4 mins

Can We Combat Climate Change?

Modular Classrooms, who offer sustainable building solutions for expanding schools and colleges, conducted an extensive survey of 6,000 Brits to discover how much we trust our political parties to combat climate change.

5 mins

10 Tilehurst things to love about

Famed for its tile production and palatial parks, Tilehurst is very much part of Reading, but still has a village feel, as Claire Pitcher finds out

7 mins

Berkshire on the Great West Way

Sarah Rodi caught up with Director David Andrews on the anniversary of the Great West Way

4 mins

Meet the Love experts

Sarah Rodi speaks to the relationship gurus to learn some lessons in love this Valentine’s Day, plus we bring you our top date destinations in Berkshire

4 mins

Grandparent alienation

Grandparents can gain an enormous amount of pleasure from their grandchildren, but when those relationships are restricted, it can cause terrible heartache. We take a look at a new report urging the Government to take more steps to grant greater rights to grandparents

5 mins

Puppy love

We love our pets like they are family, so don’t forget to show them you care this Valentine’s Day

3 mins

Learning to be... FEARLESS in the Kitchen

Sarah Rodi attended Jen Roach’s meat-free meals course, providing ideas to inspire people to eat more plant-based, home-cooked, easy and delicious food for their health. Here’s how she got on

5 mins

A private chef for a night

Lara Cory enjoyed a romantic dinner with her husband, cooked for them by an experienced chef in the comfort of their own home

4 mins

COLD AS ICE

This winter, the Icehotel in Swedish Lapland celebrated its 30th anniversary. Rebecca Younger braved the elements for a chilly once-in-a-lifetime experience

3 mins

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Berkshire Life Magazine Description:

Every month Berkshire Life is packed with features about this picturesque part of England - from characters and personalities to heritage and traditions. We turn the focus on our towns and villages, and give comprehensive guides to enjoying life in Berkshire - including what's on, restaurant reviews and topical features on major events. There are also pages of the best property, fashions and the interior design of some of the area's most interesting home.