Berkshire Life Magazine - April 2020

In this issue

Sir Ranulph Fiennes
“I worry about the planet... We are all in this together”.

THERE’S SOMETHING
IN THE WATER From terrapins to big cats – the wildlife that shouldn’t be here..

SIR RANULPH “We are all in this together”

He has climbed Everest and trudged across the Antarctic and has seen things you and I may only dream of. But Britishsuperhero Sir Ranulph Fiennes still likes to stroll around Windsor and enjoy taking in the place where it all started for him

3 mins

Sustainable pioneers

We meet some of the leading environmentally friendly businesses in the county who all have the same vision when it comes to caring about climate change and positive adjustments

9 mins

That festival FEELING

The Newbury Spring Festival is one of Berkshire’s hidden treasures and features artists and performers from the worlds of classical music, folk, jazz, cabaret and musical theatre...

8 mins

Animal Magic

It’s National Pet Month, which aims to raise awareness of responsible pet ownership. We spoke to two Berkshire animal sanctuaries about the vital work they do

7 mins

Wildlife that shouldn't be here

The echoing bellow of a lion can be heard for miles; the baying of wolves is a warning to all and the screams of chimpanzees let you know that you might just be about to interrupt a family dispute. You would never hear those sounds in Berkshire though – or would you?

5 mins

BEE INSPIRED

Bees are vital to our survival; they’re the world’s most important pollinator of food crops. Sarah Rodi speaks to Elisabeth Barton at Oakdale Bees in Windsor, who has fulfilled a lifelong passion to care for these marvellous creatures

4 mins

Cold War secrets

Colin Wharton takes you on a historic walk through Greenham Common, Bowdown Woods, Crookham Common and along the Kennet and Avon Canal

3 mins

Are You Really Hungry?

Sarah Rodi attended behavioural change specialist Meera Mehat’s Change Your Mindset and Reduce Your Weight course in Maidenhead. Here, Sarah shares her experience...

4 mins

Subtle grace

We speak to Rodrigo Moreno Masey about how he successfully renovated this lakeside family home on the edge of a forest in Berkshire, while also protecting the wildlife

3 mins

Growing a peat-free future

The Peat Free April campaign is calling on gardeners to stop using peat in composts and switch to alternatives. Naomi Slade investigates...

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.