Out & About July 2017

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WELCOME to the July issue
of OUT&ABOUT
Fingers-crossed the glorious weather
continues into July. If you’re looking for
a day out, then The Vyne is definitely
worth a visit (p14). Currently undergoing
a £5.4m roof restoration, you can go onto
an aerial walkway to view the works from
above; visit the splendid Tudor chapel
and stroll around the glorious grounds.
Or enjoy the ceremony of Swan Upping
(p38), a centuries-old tradition, which
takes place annually along the Thames.
If you’re looking for something a bit more
adventurous than camping, how about
champing – a sleepover in a church? (p21).
If champing sounds a bit spooky, James
Allen has some tipples to lift the spirits
(p37). Simon Rhodes suggests Spanish
paella as an alternative to a traditional
barbecue (p33), but if it’s meat on charcoal
you’re after then Hilary Scott has some
tips on best buys and places that offer
barbecue cuisine
(p29).
See what’s on in
July (p59) plus
fitness, books,
motors, travel and
fashion – hopefully
will all inspire you to
make the most
of the sunshine.
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The August issue of OUT&ABOUT will be
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Honesty Hungerford There’s a new
café in town and a courgette and carrot
muffin recipe from Romilla Arber
Jonathan Hopson savours the
sound of leather on willow
Eating out Hilary Scott smokes out
some barbecue tips plus some places
that offer a barbecue flavour
Viva España Simon Rhodes is a great
fan of Spanish paella
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Family fun You can’t beat Mauritius
for a multi-generational get-together
says Rebecca Sutton
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Travel
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Features
Fitness & beauty
Food & drink
Competitions
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21 We are the champions Fancy a
change from camping? Try champing –
Sarah Bosley took her family for a night
out in a church
Highclere Battle Proms Win tickets
to the outdoor concert of the year
11 Toe tapping A selection of summer
sandals – high and low – from the high
street
Tree-mendous Dining out at The Royal
Oak Ecchinswell is a mouthwatering
experience, says Hilary Scott
Up on the roof Geraldine Gardner
surveys the Tudor ‘power house’ The
Vyne, near Basingtoke, from above
BBOWT Get out and have some
summer fun says Wendy Tobitt
What’s on Four pages of listings on
where to go and what to see and do
this month
Top Tipples James Allen makes a few
celestial choices to lift the spirits
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Homes & gardens
45 Come into the garden Some
splendid gardens to visit this month
Second hand Watches never go out
of fashion and classics are a winner
at auction says Thomas Plant
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Books
Raise the spirit Helen Sheehan and
Lissa Gibbins relish the Tudor ghosts
raised in The Phantom Tree
7 Fit for purpose Vicki Brown suggests a
few healthy tweaks to your daily routine
Comment
July 2017
9 Summer shine Colour your holiday
hair with confidence says Victoria Lee
38 Swanning around Trish Lee takes a
gander along the Thames and finds out
about the history of Swan Upping
Regulars
Motoring
55 Natural talent Maurice and Annette
Hardy reckon the signs are good for
the Skoda Kodiaq
Out&About
Fashion
Cover picture of The Vyne, Arnhel de Serra
Time out
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13 Suits you Charity shops are a good
place to look for co-ordinated outfits
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