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Handsome HERITAGE

Some of Tavistock’s finest assets are being revamped and restored as part of a drive to celebrate the town’s heritage. CHRISSY HARRIS finds out more

INSPIRATION FROM HISTORY

A bold new extension will give the museum of Barnstaple a new lease of life

Spotlight On Reigate

An historic market town with streets full of boutiques, stylists and coffee shops, Reigate is a cosmopolitan town at the foot of the North Downs

Making it big

A giant rugby ball has helped raise the profile of a quietly successful North Devon sports manufacturer

Surrey Character: A Very Green Christmas

Crockford Bridge Farm’s Christmas trees are not just green in colour, we discover

Part of the SOLUTION

JO BUDDEN explains why – contrary to recent publicity - eating meat may help save the planet

We Wish You A Surrey Christmas

Comedian Paul Kerensa on why he’ll be swapping jokes for a Christmas carol or two this year

Prepare to be dazzled

SU CARROLL shines a light on an event which will kickstart a year of celebrations for Mayflower 400

First To The Post

With head chef Valentino Gentile having recently claimed the prestigious chef of the year title at the Surrey Life Food & Drink Awards, The White Horse in Hascombe has been transformed in recent years.Matthew Williams visits this classy country pub

Rare opportunity

Amelia Millman and Jason Greenway tell TONY JACKSON about their farming enterprise with a difference

Horse Power

Godalming-based Paralympic gold-winning equestrian Sophie Christiansen talks to Sandra Smith about how a horse riding charity set her on the right course

Teign and Templer

Not far from the bustle of Newton Abbot SIMONE STANBROOKBYRNE discovers some easy rural walking with royal connections

Christmas With A Conscience

Are you dreaming of a green Christmas? It might be easier than you think to go a little more environmentally friendly without sacrificing any of the magic of the festive season this year

Three-part harmony

Close harmonies come naturally to Devon trio, Wildwood Kin. SU CARROLL met the down-to-earth songbirds…

Goodwill To All

BBC Surrey Breakfast host James Cannon is embracing the spirit of goodwill following the Community Hero’s Awards

Up at the villa

Arts and Crafts-style holiday apartments high above Lynmouth Bay on North Devon’s Exmoor coast have a romantic origin, as PHILIP DALLING discovers.

Back On Top

Following her successful West End debut in 9 to 5: The Musical, Oxshott’s Louise Redknapp is getting ready to take to the stage as a solo star once again. Simone Hellyer speaks to her ahead of next year’s album release and tour

Holmbury St Mary

Enjoy this two-hour hill walk discovering the magical woods and views in the Hurtwood

All That Glitters

Polesden Lacey is all a-sparkle with seasonal treats and activities. Claire Saul learns about the inspiration behind the festive programme at this Surrey gem

White Christmas

Every year, Tom Baker from Sandhurst in Berkshire, transforms windows around the country using a can of snow spray and a dry brush...

The Man Behind The Menu

Exclusive to Berkshire Life, Adam Smith, Executive Chef at Restaurant Coworth Park, brings us the latest news

Spend Christmas By The Sea...

Sarah Rodi took a trip to two exceptional destinations in Devon to see what celebrating Christmas on the coast is really like...

Our Lady Of The Castle

Holly Louise Eells talks to the Countess of Carnarvon of Highclere Castle, the real-life resident of the home portrayed in Downton Abbey, about her new book, Christmas and Berkshire memories

Good, Honest Food

Romilla Arber is passionate about food – where it comes from and how it’s cooked. This ethos led her to set up the Honesty Group across Berkshire. Here she talks to Sarah Rodi

Countdown To Christmas

December looks set to be as busy as ever, so take advantage of our day-by-day guide to help you keep on top of all those necessary preparations. We’ve included some festive fun, too

Christmas Ride

Colin Wharton takes you on a trip from Reading, through the twinkling villages of Sonning and Shiplake

Chelsea Pensioners Enjoy A Tour Of Duty In Berkshire

A group of Chelsea Pensioners – the retired army veterans who live at the Royal Hospital, famous for their smart red uniforms – have had a surprise tour of duty at Yattendon Estates in Berkshire, inspecting the ranks of the Christmas trees that will soon be raising money for the historic Hospital.

10 Festive Fairs & Magical Markets

Fairs & Magical Markets

'I'll Be Celebrating Christmas In Berkshire'

The last few years have been times of change for TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher. Sarah Rodi chats to the star about her move back to the county and what she has planned for 2020

Singing Loud

Is the school choir still relevant in the 21st century? Anne Besford, chief executive, and Ben Parry, artistic director and principal conductor, of National Youth Choirs of Great Britain discuss its importance