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From sheep to sea

Why the North Ronaldsay deserves its moment in the sun

7 WONDERS OF CARTMEL

For a village of fewer than 5,000 people, Cartmel has more than its fair share of premium attractions

COSTUME CHANGERS

Sci-fi secret agent apparel becomes pirate of the high seas finery when Arts University Bournemouth Costume & Design students combine sustainability with eco-style for a special staging of Treasure Island

Enchanting escape

Sarah Rodi enjoyed a modern yet elegant spring break in the historic setting of the De Vere Beaumont Estate

Bend it like Bournemouth

You may already be familiar with the stars of AFC Bournemouth, but how much do you know about their women’s team? Andy Greeves caught up with four of their players to find out more

Child's play

We meet some of the leading ‘inventors’ in the county who have developed inspirational products or initiatives to help improve the lives of children

A Blossoming Partnership

The latest collection from Kettlewell Colours features textiles designed by Vanessa Bowman, a Dorset artist who draws inspiration from her garden

Wandering through wonderful Yeovil

A small army of independents is passionate about supporting and celebrating its town, discovers CATHERINE COURTENAY on a visit to Yeovil

Put A Spring In Your Step

David Scotland is an outdoor expert based in Yorkshire. These are some of his favourite spring walks to spot the best of seasonal flowers and wildlife

Valleys & vistas

SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE finds a delightful springtime walk on the edge of Exmoor

The Diary

Take a look at our pick of March’s events

SPRING into the KITCHEN

Somerset Life Chef of the Year STEVE JAMES shares some fresh recipe ideas to celebrate the change in seasons

Kitchen envy

Now is the time to be the one to wow your friends and neighbours

Something is brewing in Somerset

Somerset is home to a UK brewing first, as CATHERINE COURTENAY discovers

14 Somerset tourist attractions

Holly Louise Eells shares 14 tourist hotspots that locals should visit too in 2020

A global delight

CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE takes a trip to Topsham in Devon to see what it has to offer in the winter months

15 things to do this Spring

CATHERINE COURTENAY picks out her top things to do in the county over the next few months

10 forests and woodlands to visit

Forests are the lifeblood of the planet, fact. To mark International Day of Forests this month, HOLLY LOUISE EELLS shares some of our top wooded spots to visit

Can You Beat The Street?

We caught up with a man making a difference: Dr William Bird, who is responsible for turning our towns and villages into giant games

The first song of spring

For birdwatchers keeping an eye open for the return of summer migrants, the chiffchaff is one of the first heralds of spring, returning in March from its wintering grounds in southern Europe and North Africa.

PAINTING FOR AN AUDIENCE

Having begun her artistic career painting in front of Poole Pottery visitors, Ringwood’s Lindsey Cole wasn’t intimidated by a national televised art competition

Once in a LIFETIME

Hampshire’s country parks are receiving millions in funding to ensure their continuing survival

Small is beautiful

From witchcraft and German occupation to tasting island-produced goodies – we take a whistlestop weekend around Guernsey

SOME LIKE IT HOT!

Spice and heat lovers rejoice! Our bountiful county is brimming with a range of produce that will light a fire in your belly

Sailing into the record books

Lymington’s Jeanne Socrates is the oldest person to sail around the world solo and unaided – but her adventures aren’t over yet

Horticulture, health and helping others

Many people’s lives are touched by the National Garden Scheme, whether opening their gardens, visiting the beauties in our county or benefiting from the funds raised

LABOUR OF LOVE

A pair of watch enthusiasts in Emsworth have launched their own timepiece range inspired by the greats of UK engineering

Flying High

Having Climbed Everest and rowed across the Atlantic, a Basingstoke adventurer took to the air for his latest challenge

Barnstorming Style

There was a moment when Clare Cook thought ‘What have I done?’ as she reimagined a hop barn as a 21st century home

The forgotten forest

Wildlife photographer David Bailey shares memories from his childhood and his early inspirations in the New Forest