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Shop in Colour

Tucked away in a peaceful street, Matt Setchell’s beautifully colourful apartment is testament to the motivation to open his shop – to spread more joy We are in Hastings – the town that welcomes day trippers and here-to-stay creatives in...

Welcome Home

When Richard and Jo returned to the UK in search of a home in the area where Richard grew up, they found just the place they’d been looking for, the perfect blank canvas to transform for family gatherings during Christmas...

Meet the Garden Designer

Introducing Julia Keem, a local Garden Designer who has built and planted gorgeous gardens across Kent, Sussex and South East London How did you know you wanted to be a garden designer? Feeling underwhelmed with my office job in 2008...

Greener Gardening

Jo Arnell is taking a leaf out of a new book – Thames Ditton and Weston Green Nature and Climate Festival’s Live Life Better, to be exact – to bring us a crop of exellent advice for environmentally friendly gardening...

6 Ways to Add Value Through Your Garden

When adding value to a home, the best method may be waiting outside 1 The Art of the Journey Ink to Barrow believe a garden’s true potential is unlocked through its structure. A thoughtfully designed path does more than provide a...

Cortisol crisis?

Sarah Maxwell takes a look at the effects exercise has on the body’s stress levels Cortisol has become one of the most talked-about hormones in modern health – and not without reason. Commonly labelled the “stress hormone,” it’s often blamed...

Small changes big results

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach Charlotte Lau explores the benefits of a walk after dinner April signals renewal; the air smells fresher, the garden begins to bloom, and the evenings are lighter. This month’s simple shift focuses on movement that’s easy, restorative,...

Newsboard

Two schools tell us about their latest goings on... Shining a Light on The New Beacon At The New Beacon – an independent day and boarding prep school for boys aged 4-13, with a co-educational nursery for children aged 2-4 –...

A Recipe for Revision

Mike Piercy dishes up the perfect method for revision Lay the Table As with any good meal, you may be (should be) here some time. Make your kitchen, your dining-room, your desk, your workplace, comfortable. A good chair which supports...

Farm Fables

Jane looks forward to the arrival of the Coopers Farm rare breed Easter chicks Easter is quite early this year. Unlike most festivals it’s not a fixed date in the calendar and it’s not easy to work out when it...

The Parlour is the hotel’s all-day members’ space, featuring artwork by Jo Dumpleton and Mary West

Designed for life

Antonia Deeson takes a leisurely tour of Crafted at Powdermills – the much-anticipated new lifestyle hotel and members’ club in Battle – where life, work and nature combine with super stylish effect There has been a lot of chatter about...

Perfect Pitch

A home on the south coast strikes just the right balance of old and new decor thanks to its owners’ passions and careers, all deeply rooted in design You get a sense that there is something special hiding behind the...

Need a warm up?

Sarah Maxwell shares her reasoning behind her developing love of saunas With the health benefits a hot topic world wide, it’s little wonder that saunas have set the pulses racing to a better life. Many cultures over the years have embraced...

Small changes big results

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach Charlotte Lauexplores the benefits of eating fermented foods twice a week As winter starts to soften and March brings hints of spring, it’s a perfect time to support one of the body’s unsung heroes… your gut....

At the heart of the garden

Jo Arnell speaks to Vicky Flynn at National Garden Scheme about the horticultural gems open in aid of nursing, health and gardening charities across the South East For almost 100 years the National Garden Scheme has been opening gorgeous gardens...

Newsboard

Two schools tell us about their latest goings on and invite you to visit… Free to be Me at Bansted Prep At Banstead Prep our focus is on joyful, future-ready learning where every child is Free to be Me –...

Farm Fables

Skip searching for intelligent life in far flung corners of the universe, Jane has always known that her farm animals harbour more emotion than they're often given credit for You may well have read recently about an Austrian cow who...

What’s Next?

Sixth form is a crucial stage with decisions to be made.We hear from two schools about how they prepare students for their onward journey School 1: Bede’s At Bede’s, while we focus on a joyful school experience, we also recognise...

Awesome Stuff

We hear about STEM – where sparks fly and imaginations fire Halliford school… Each year at Halliford School a dedicated enrichment week is held, including a full Robotics Day during which students learn hands-on skills such as soldering a PCB...

How to Support your Child

There are many ways to help youngsters navigate school life, here school staff give us some handy pointers Top Tips from Churcher’s College Junior School & Nursery for Smooth, Stress-Free Learning Supporting your child’s learning journey doesn’t have to feel...

How do they do it?

When it comes to sport, some schools just seem to have the magic to set them on a winning streak, so we’re asking some of the best to tell us how it’s done Millfield First up to bat, Millfield is...

Softly Softly

We hear about the importance of soft skills and wellbeing At The King’s School Canterbury… the development of soft skills is woven seamlessly into school life, reflecting a belief that academic excellence and personal growth go hand in hand. An...

The News

We’ve got the latest on education from across the South East Green Lights at Slindon College At Slindon College young people are inspired to excel in science, technology, engineering and maths through a unique challenge: to design, build and race...

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Vintage genes

Katherine Atkinson’s mindful renovation of a 1960s house is the perfect showcase for her love of combining midcentury furniture with retro florals, colour and houseplants DNA tests have become an increasingly popular Christmas gift for those eager to find out...

The impressive oak panelled dining room is perfect for family gatherings

The wonderful thing about Cotchford

Previously home to Winnie-the-Pooh author A. A. Milne and Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones, Cotchford Farm certainly has a story or two to tell. After an extensive and sensitive refurbishment by its current owners, the house is now available...

Roast pineapple with lime, toasted almonds & coconut yoghurt

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Top and tail the pineapple and stand on a board. Using a sharp knife, remove the skin by cutting down the pineapple. Take care to remove all the brown spots. While still upright, cut the...

Ginger chicken with lime & spicy bashed cucumber

For the chicken: Combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the chicken pieces and allow to marinate for a few mins, or longer if you can. Heat some oil in a large frying pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes....

Spicy red lentil & roasted pepper soup

Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions and gently allow to cook and soften for 5 mins at least. Add the carrots, celery, garlic and cook for a further five mins, stirring to make sure they...

Prawn & chickpea harissa stew

In a large pan, gently cook your onion slowly in olive oil. When soft, add the garlic, coriander stalks, harissa and spices. Cook for a few moments. Add the tinned tomatoes. Cook for 5 mins, then add the cherry tomatoes....

Sporty fit

Sarah Maxwell explains how team sports can revolutionise your fitness This is the year for swapping boring monotonous treadmills for the real thing. Participation in team sport can pack far more punches for aspiring fitness fanatics as 2026 unfolds –...

Small changes big results

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach Charlotte Lau explores the benefits of a colourful diet February can feel like the greyest month of the year… and not just outside. Mood, energy and motivation often dips in these midwinter weeks, especially after the...

The Bravest Blooms

Banish the winter blues – cheer up pots and borders with some welcome early flowers with expert advice from Jo Arnell February is a short, sharp month – some years shorter (and sharper) than others – but the light is...

Farm Fables

Jane weathers a spell of bad luck at Coopers Farm as she and the animals recover from a fox attack, a robbery and a disappointing pregnancy rate amongst the sheep Well we’ve had a few unfortunate occurrences in the past...

Doors in Tania’s bedroom, which look like a run of wardrobes, open to reveal her stunning en suite shower room

A house reimagined

Antonia Deeson explores a home that’s filled with colour, character and craft on the outskirts of Maidstone Set on a quiet road just outside Maidstone, Tania Noble’s home doesn’t immediately hint at the imagination that lies within. Built just twenty...

Pops of Sean’s signature orange and blue appear in the cottage’s kitchen-diner. The woman on horseback was transformed by Sean from a print to a painting, by covering it with gesso and working over it with a palette knife to give it the texture of a real painting

A garden paradise

In the second part of our exploration of Sean Joo’s beautiful property, we take a look inside his guest cottage and go for a leisurely stroll around the expansive gardens Tucked behind the elegant south-facing terrace of The Dower House...

Is Your Relationship Suffering from Seasonal Fatigue?

Breakup & Divorce Coach Katie Woods shares her top tips on how to reset The festive season often encourages couples to “hold it all together” until January, setting disagreements aside in favour of cheerful gatherings and familiar family routines. But...

Strength from within

Sarah Maxwell explores bone density as she chats to OsteoStrong’s Ryan Ashford-Smit In the UK, approximately 22% of women and 7% of men over 50 have osteoporosis. Women are at far greater risk, as menopause causes a rapid drop in...

Small changes big results

Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach Charlotte Lauexplores the benefits of setting one achievable goal January is often seen as a fresh start… but it can also bring a lot of pressure! New Year diets, gruelling fitness regimes and detoxes might feel...

Just one pruning thing

Jo Arnell tackles the complexities of this often dreaded garden task Pruning can seem daunting – and sometimes like one of the dark arts – every plant seems to need a different approach at some other time of the year....

Thinking of 2026

There’s much to be gleaned from the Harry Potter book series when it comes to language and emotional intelligence, explains former headteacher Mike Piercy How many of us watched a Harry Potter film over the Christmas period? Our children grew...

Farm Fables

Jane focuses in on the hens and cows as new life begins to arrive at Coopers Farm in the New Year So here we go again and welcome 2026! As January creeps along there are lots of things to look...

Take me to…A Whole New World

For those whose New Year’s resolutions involved travelling more, start the year with an adventure somewhere refreshing and exotic Twinning in Sri Lanka & The Maldives If you’re dreaming of a holiday that blends world-class relaxation, rich culture and breathtaking...

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