CATEGORIES

Hamster Hazard

This month it’s all about the hazards of other people’s animals

BATH on screen

Bath has long attracted directors and producers eager to feature the city on both the big and small screen. See if you can spot it next time you watch the television shows and films below

All together now

Loneliness in later life is not uncommon, but there are steps you can take to prevent or ease this feeling

Creating a masterpiece

Looking for something to do during your coronavirus confinement? Why not try writing a book, says author and Somerset Life contributor Ewen MacDonald

21 SECRETS OF SOMERSET

Author MIKE DEAN reveals some of the lesser-known Somerset secrets that appear in his latest book - did you know them?

Where Have All The Bees Gone?

Pollinators are in severe decline writes Tony Jackson, but Somerset Wildlife Trust is on the case

Standing up for locals

Paddleboarding, stunning views and great coffee – wesup Torquay has it all. CHRISSY HARRIS went to meet the owners of this popular new harbour-side hangout

Pulling together

Writer EMMA PEARCY discovers how the community of Moretonhampstead rose to the many challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic

Discovering the Teign valley

Idyllic villages, a spectacular waterfall, riverside walks and a nature reserve –just some of the places to enjoy along the beautiful Teign Valley

Moo-ving the business online!

As Surfing Cow Ice Cream rides out the coronavirus wave, loyal customers are keeping the team rolling

Missing friends in lockdown

These are not easy times for any of us at the moment and I very much hope that, as you read this, hotels will be opening and life will be starting to return to what we will now think of as our new normal.

Generations of compassion and care

We all want to do our bit for the planet but sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming. In her new series for 2020, KATE HASKELL talks to people and businesses doing their best to make it easier to live The Green Life. This month: Mary Quicke, MBE, of Quicke’s Cheese

Locked down in Beer

The East Devon village of Beer has pulled together during the lockdown

Here comes the bespoke look for the bride

Designer and maker Jane Radford, of Jane Elizabeth’s Beautiful Bridal Accessories tells AMELIA THURSTON about her hobby becoming a passion and transforming into an exciting business

Brixham's beautiful boat

The Golden Hind is a famous Brixham landmark and borderline heirloom to JOE READ, who explores its ongoing part in the town’s tourism industry

A lifeline for our farmers

A charity which supports farmers and their families is marking a special anniversary this year

PROVENCAL PLENTY

A tastebud-tantalising trip to Vaucluse – Karen Tait sets out on a voyage of discovery of Provence’s abundant produce

Sancerre STYLE

In the cradle of the sauvignon blanc grape, Dominic Rippon explores the well-renowned vineyards of Centre-Loire

Something old, SOMETHING NEW

Find out why historic Lyon was crowned one of the first European Capitals of Smart Tourism with Karyn Noble

Ride ALONG

Robin Gauldie rents an e-scooter and discovers an entertaining, economical and environmentally friendly way to explore France’s cities

Spice of LIFE

From tarragon to thyme, fresh or dried herbs are the magic ingredients in many a French dish, as Lara Dunn explains

Savon de MARSEILLE

Lara Dunn reveals how humble bars of soap have become emblematic of the southern port city

PAS-DE-CALAIS

A short hop across the Channel reveals a vast array of holiday possibilities, writes Helen Parkinson

LANGRES

Standing proud on its hilltop perch, Langres is rich in both history and beauty, as Peter Stewart discovers

Grand DESIGNS

Parisian architect Charlotte Perriand was determined to succeed in a man’s world and today is hailed as a leading figure of 20th-century design, as Sandra Haurant discovers

Divide and CONQUER

Aquitaine was fiercely fought over by the English and French, and was a worthy prize, as Rob Blackmore discovers

Eyes and the needle

After cancer surgery, Lucy Deedes thought she was tough as old boots – and then she faced the agony of a cataract op

Farewell to the garden of a lifetime

Christian Lamb helped plan D-Day. Now, as she turns 100, she leaves a beloved garden

Hammer glamour girl recalls the horror!

When ailing Hammer Films needed a boost 50 years ago, budding actress Madeline Smith discovered nudity was a must

More eccentricity, vicar?- LUCINDA LAMBTON

The Rev Stephen Hawker designed his own Cornish vicarage, was friends with Tennyson – and liked dressing up as a mermaid