I’ll not lie, Christine Walkden is my favourite TV gardener. I’ve been watching her since 2006 when she first appeared on our screens in Christine’s Garden. Since then, she has been a fixture on gardening...
Read MoreI first met Kris Hitchen when he fitted my shower. Later I became his voice coach and his exceptional talent quickly became clear. He’s still the only pupil to make me well up while reciting a sonnet. From the beginning, I...
Read MoreNot many directors have spent their careers highlighting the need for social reform in the same way as Ken Loach. His latest film, Sorry We Missed You, is no exception. It shines a stark light on the inhumanity of the gig...
Read MoreSince cultivating my bee garden, I’ve grown increasingly interested in the life cycle of bees. I’ve fancied doing a beekeeping course for ages so I was over the moon to be able to visit the hives at Manchester Cathedral. I’m...
Read MoreEmbellish with Relish, written by the co-founder of the Hawkshead Relish Company Marie Whitehead, is a treat. Before going any further though, I must confess that I’ve never tried their products. However, after...
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