Out & About July 2017

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WELCOME to the May issue
of OUT&ABOUT
Did you know that Newbury has an
abundance of almshouses? Tony Vickers
takes at look at the rich history of generous
benefactors and particularly the legacy
of Mabel Luke (p13).
Trish Lee rounds up some of the highlights
of the Open Studios taking place over the
next three weeks (p21) and Angela Knight
visits local artist Lesley Foden, who has
temporarily swapped her paintbrushes for
oars as she prepares to row round Britain
(p35).
The days are getting longer, people are
enjoying the sunshine and gardens are
starting to spring to life. Jonathan Hopson
(p5) savours the aroma of freshly-mown
grass, while Kate Gould (p43) makes some
suggestions for the flowerbeds, which will
create a lovely floral scent.
Talking of flowers, we have also rounded
up some High
Street dresses that
are truly blooming
(p11).
We hope you’ll get
some inspiration
from these, plus
enjoy the food,
travel, books and
much more.
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Café culture The Honesty café at
Lambourn is a relaxing stop for all
says Romilla Arber, plus a delicious
coconut cake recipe
Jonathan Hopson contemplates
the joy of a newly-mown lawn
Cupboard love Hilary Scott gives
advice on how to arrange your
kitchen cupboards
Fine tuna’d Simon Rhodes extols
the virtues of fresh tuna
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South American adventure
Richard Laker treks across some
wild and beautiful terrain
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Travel
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Features
Fitness & beauty
Food & drink
Competition
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21 Art house See artists at work during
Open Studios. Trish Lee takes a look
Highclere Countryman Show
Win tickets to premier country show
11 Floating florals A selection of
stand-out spring fashion available
from high street stores
Country cuisine Hilary Scott enjoys
a sumptuous tasting menu at the
Esseborne Manor Hotel
Lasting legacy Mabel Luke was
a local benefactor who gifted
almshouses. Tony Vickers delves into
the history and brings it up to date
Free as a bird Feathered friends
return after their winter break
What’s on Four pages of listings on
where to go and what to see and do
this month
Time out
Top Tipples James Allen welcomes
the rise of the Riesling
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Homes & gardens
43 Garden scent Kate Gould makes
some fragrant recommendations
Bear necessities No matter how
threadbare, your cuddly toy could net
you a few pounds says Thomas Plant
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Books
Romantic mystery Helen Sheehan
and Lissa Gibbins are enthralled by
an unlikely love-story centred round
a creature of folklore
7 Keep on track Top 10 tips to
keep sight of your fitness goal
from Vicki Brown
Comment
May 2017
9 Summer preparation Theresa
Fleetwood advises on how to feel
good for the summer months
35 Row, row, row the boat Angela
Knight meets up with Lesley Foden
who is on a mission to row round GB
Regulars
Motoring
49 Suzuki SX4 Maurice and Annette
Hardy recommend the compact SUV
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Fashion
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