Bonnie May takes the stress out of seasonal entertaining: from gifts to the turkey and trimmings
The season of legally being able to watch ‘Love Actually’ on repeat for at least four weeks is here! Viewing this wonderful film is almost religion to the girls in our house…not such a big hit with the boys, though. Nevertheless, I am sure they do have a sneaky look whilst pretending to talk football! We just love this movie and, until I am old and grey, I cannot imagine a December without it.
So, with the scene set, and a little tipple on the side, there’s the challenge of now deciding who to buy presents for and what to get. With so much choice of everything, and all at your fingertips, this can be a little daunting. I completely hear that shopping on-line is not doing much for our high streets but with trying to balance time, and in my case a season of events, both attending and delivering, the late night shopping option wins hands down for me. But then there is the question of where to start?
For me, www.notonthehighstreet.com is a winner, the absolute something for everyone, many of the choices can be bespoke, and then wrapped and delivered to your door.
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A Home For Keeps - Reader At Home
Alex and James Fielden were looking for a forever home. Their search ended as soon as they pulled up outside this Georgian property in Berkshire
Duke & Duchess Of Berkshire?
They are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge but should they really be the Duke and Duchess of Berkshire, which is, of course, a Royal county?
A national hero
He started out like many other children born in Reading, but mention Justin Fletcher to any kid in the land these days and their eyes will light up
Fruitful thinking
Ryan Simpson believes the world is our orchard. A project that began over a pint in his local is making the county more fruity
THE BERKSHIRE BOMBSHELL
Berkshire has had more than its fair share of famous inhabitants. However, few had such an explosive reputation as Diana Dors
“I'll always be a Berkshire girl”
Despite her international acclaim as the star of TV’s Tracy Beaker, Dani Harmer has never strayed far from her roots
Remembering the fallen
The most destructive war in human history lasted for six years and cost 60 million lives, the majority non-combatants. It is easy to understand why those who had survived wanted to celebrate the end of that conflict
HIDDEN WONDERS
Berkshire photographer Matt Emmett has made it his mission to explore the forgotten architecture and heritage many people miss in their home towns
EXPLORING BERKSHIRE - Majestic Maidenhead
Rejuvenation and revival; two buzz words surrounding the biggest town in the Royal borough. With riverside views and a vibrant arts and dining out scene, this high-class town is well worth a look
A good grounding
Berkshire has some of the best homes in the land, so perhaps it is no coincidence that the nation’s favourite property guru went to school in Wokingham