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Snapshot Of History

Lydia Tewkesbury delves into the world of vintage photograph collecting

Two Little Piggies Went To Devon

Charlotte Skidmore trots over the border to the Pig at Combe

Celebrating Local Food And Drink

This year the team behind the social enterprise eat: Festivals is curating and creating eight brilliant free days out in town centres in Somerset

Colour Your Garden

Looking for some early colour in your garden? Look no further say the experts at Monkton Elm Garden Centre

A Haven For Walkers

This month Andrea visits Porlock

R Is For Reiki Channel

With one foot in tradition and one in innovation, how does Somerset inspire its workers? Over the coming months VIK MARTIN will take a stroll through the alphabet to find out.

Marco's Masterpieces

Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White chose Somerset as the place in which to relaunch his first cookbook, so while he was around we asked him to share some recipes with our readers

All In The Mind

Does mindfulness actually work?

A Love Affair At Montacute House

Sophia Moseley looks at the love story amongst the history of one of Somerset’s finest mansions

O Is For Overseas Development Director

With one foot in tradition and one in innovation, how does Somerset inspire its workers? Over the coming months VIK MARTIN will take a stroll though the alphabet to find out.

The Heat Is On

Avoiding any mention of that Doors song, Interiors Editor CAROL BURNS looks at the latest in fabulous fires

The Era Of Restoration

Our love of antiques shouldn’t stop at furniture – your house could be a mine of original features, writes serial collector Carol Burns

Don't Leave It To Everyone Else!

As the nights draw in our columnist encourages people to get out there and support our community assets.

Encouraging And Improving

Our columnist tells us that the society behind the Bath & West Show has not been resting on its laurels over the years

World Championship Dream For All-Women Crew

RACHAEL SHARPE meets the inspirational Cornish Pilot Gig racing team from Burnham-on-Sea.

Black Gold In Somerset

STEPHEN ROBERTS goes digging for details on a long forgotten Somerset industry.

20 Hidden Gems Around Taunton

LAURA BRIGGS seeks out some (perhaps) lesser known highlights in the county town.

The Carnival Towns Of Somerset

Forget Rio and Notting Hill, we believe the Somerset Carnival Circuit is the best show of its type in the world. Here LAURA BRIGGS takes a closer look at some of the places it visits

10 Steps To Owl Rehabilitation

Last year Secret World Wildlife Rescue in East Huntspill rescued and rehabilitated 74 owls. Animal carer DAN BRYANT takes us through the 10 steps to rehabilitation, from rescue to release

Magnificient Mells

This month Andrea Cowan visits Mells - a village in the Mendips which is full of character.

Water Water Everywhere

Once considered only the preserve of the very rich – swimming pools are finding their way into our gardens and onto our property wish lists, writes Interiors Editor CAROL BURNS.

Summer Gardens

Somerset garden designer MICHELLE WAKE shares her top five tips for sprucing up your summer garden.

5 Hot Gardens To Visit

TV and radio gardening expert and Somerset Life columnist TOBY BUCKLAND picks his favourite local gardens to visit in summer time.

Ambling Round Appley

SIMONE STANBROOK-BYRNE takes us on a short walk with snippets of history in West Somerset.

Sleeping Beauty

Tony Jackson tells the tale of a creature which spends a great deal of its life slumbering

The Great Crane Project

TONY JACKSON explains how Somerset has been central to the resurgence of an eye catching bird.

A Holiday To Bark About

ANDREA COWAN reveals her favourite spots in the county to have a break - where the dog can come too.

M Is For Maker

With one foot in tradition and one in innovation, how does Somerset inspire its workers? Over the coming months VIK MARTIN will take a stroll though the alphabet to find out

Wonderful Wellington

Explore the rich heritage of this diverse town with LAURA BRIGGS.

Review: The Oakhouse

CHARLOTTE SKIDMORE returns to this restaurant and hotel in Axbridge to see if it has maintained its great standards