Life, at times, can certainly feel like an emotional rollercoaster, and there are some people who even relish the ride. The first step to learning how … [Read more...]
New Year Bucket Lists – by Hazel Clayton
Well, here we are – another Christmas over – and it’s time to make our New Year resolutions, or a bucket list. I was reading about someone who … [Read more...]
Chocolate Orange Tear & Share Wreath
INGREDIENTS For the dough: · 100g unsalted butter · 200ml milk · 600g strong flour · 50g caster sugar · 1 … [Read more...]
Road Safety for Dogs – by PDSA
Heading out for a walk is great, not only for our mental and physical health, but for our dogs’ too. But with busy roads and darker nights coming our … [Read more...]
Pit Checks Find Their Way Home
The growth of Cotgrave, half a century ago, from a village of around 750 people to a town of well over 5,000 was because of coal. There had been … [Read more...]
Cheeky 2025 Charity Calendar!
If you’re looking for a Christmas present with a difference (and which will make a difference) then look no further! The Belvoir Un-Valed 2025 … [Read more...]
How to Plan and Save for Christmas – by Martyn James
Christmas is a wonderful time of the year, but it can be stressful if you’re counting the pennies. However, with a little planning and saving here and … [Read more...]
One Season at a Time Please! by Hazel Clayton
A recent visit to a local garden centre which had Halloween and Christmas displays side by side got me thinking … why are we always in such a hurry to … [Read more...]
July/August 2024
Click to download the Jul-Aug 2024 issue … [Read more...]
Book Recommendations
THE SECOND HUSBAND Louise Candlish When Davis Calder moves next door to Kate Easton and her two children, devastation is about to be unleashed. … [Read more...]
