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The "Friend" recommends

Every month the \"Friend\" teams up with publisher Pan Macmillan to bring you a great-value book offer. This issue, we chat to author Danielle Steel about her book \"Flying Angels\".

A Touch Of Tradition

Elise loved making wreaths with her grandmother, but some parts of the process seemed a little fanciful!

One Little Kitten

This tiny creature had popped up at just the right time!

Christmas is a time for togetherness

In her weekly column, Maddie Grigg shares tales from her life in rural Dorset...

A Breath Of Fresh Air

I needed a quick break before lost the last of my festive spirit!

Brilliant Brighton

Pat Coulter soaks up some festive spirit in Sussex and makes merry in the Georgians' favourite seaside getaway.

Bless Us All

Reverend Crabtree hoped his seasonal message would touch the parishioners' hearts . . .

The Zanzibar Chest

The old blanket box held generations of memories...

Festive Fever

Tilly's mum always took Christmas preparations too far. It was time to make a stand!

Something To Celebrate

All wanted for Christmas was for my husband's family to be reunited...

Notes from my garden

Alexandra Campbell searches out the best sustainable gifts for the Special gardeners in your life.

Out Of Tune

The other carollers seemed deaf to the message of Christmas!

Can love weather any storm?

Cosy up this winter with a novel by beloved author, Katie Flynn!

Call To Action

Craig would get this special toy for his grandson even if he had to wait all day!

Somebody has made an effort and thought of you

Douglas McPherson talks to Dinah Johnson about the beauty of handwritten letters.

All Shook Up

Playing Elvis on stage was a dream come true for Julian’s grandson...

Making A List

What would her family say if Sonia gave Carol a gift this year?

Digging Deep Ezen

I WATCH the flurries of snow dancing in the glow of lanterns, frosting the ground with silver.

I wanted to avoid the classic route

Eighty-two-year-old Gina Harris made a remarkable journey, cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats. Bill Gibb finds out more.

Betjeman's Cornwall

It’s 50 years since Sir John Betjeman was appointed Poet Laureate by Her Majesty Elizabeth II. Pat Coulter takes a close look at his life and the landscape he loved.

A Gift That Keeps On Giving

Passing on presents you can’t make use of is the only sensible thing to do!

I love to see the joy Boo brings

Ann Evans talks to Yvette Colson about Therapony Boo, who brings joy to those who need it most.

Your money

Christmas Cash, Award-winning financial journalist Stephanie Hawthorne suggests financial gifts for children.

Tying Up Loose Ends

BE quiet, please! That's better.\" Amy took her hands from her ears and beamed B at the class.

Elf And Safety

I would have been all right, Louis thought, if his parents' farm had stayed the size it was.

Wreathed In Friendship

As winter closed around the convent, Sister Ursula made a curious discovery in the woods...

Pets & Vets

Vet Linda Simon advises on how to keep our pets stress free during the Christmas period.

Pantomime Magic

OH, Emily, you look worn out,\" Kathryn commented, looking at her daughter.

We ask people to donate new toys

Dianne Boardman learns about the valuable work of Wood Street Mission from Des Lynch.

It's A Record

Douglas McPherson remembers Roy Castle, and the television show that catalogued remarkable feats.