Out & About January 2018

As we head in to 2018, it is a time of reflection and taking stock. Châtelaine of the Welford Park estate Deborah Puxley Welcome to the January issue of OUT&ABOUT

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tells Out&About about her year and how she juggles running a large house and playing host to The Great British Bake Off with attending the many and varied functions in her capacity as wife of the Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, James Puxley (p15). Find out more about the legacy of local architect James Money, whose designs have had a huge impact on the shape of Newbury (p21) and in an effort to look forward, how about a bit of clearing out? Hoarding expert Jo Clarke has some advice on making more space for yourself (p34). Dr Jana Jenkins begins her regular column on mental health (p13) and there’s the usual fitness and beauty tips. We’ve also picked out some warming coats and scarves to keep out the chill (p6). And, finally, this is the last monthly Out&About , but your NWN magazine will be returning bigger and better as a quarterly later in the year. There will also be a comprehensive selection of what to do, where to go, where to eat, days out and places to walk in our Out&About section on our website. A happy and prosperous 2018 to you all OUT&ABOUT EDITOR: GERALDINE GARDNER (01635) 886684 geraldine.gardner@newburynews.co.uk

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Jonathan Hopson: Takes a look back before looking forward to 2018 Fashion: You can put your coat on – a selection of winter warmers Health & beauty: Your chance to win a facial from new salon Body Bonito Fitness: Vicki Brown has three workouts to kickstart your 2018 Interiors: Making the most of your kitchen space Gardening: The amaryllis adds a touch of glamour around the house Travel: Jet off to a private island – pricey, but needn’t be a fantasy Books: A review of Helen Dunmore’s final novel Birdcage Walk Motoring: The Volvo XC90 hybrid gets Maurice and Annette Hardy all charged up Antiques: Birthstones are a gem of a gift idea says Thomas Plant Competition Nature: a new app keeps you in touch with nature Four pages of where to go and what to see and do this month West End show : win tickets to see Young Frankenstein What’s on

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January 2018

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L’Ortolan Hilary Scott has a Michelin- star experience at a reasonable price Party time Some time saving tips for a easy way to see in the new year Honesty Romilla Arber encourages us all to enjoy the food on our plates Top tipples James Allen’s pick from local wine merchants Fish Simon Rhodes is full of praise for tasty scallops A year in the life of Angela Knight talks to Deborah Puxley about snowdrops and her ‘star baker’ moment In the Money Newbury architect James Money shaped the look of the town, as Chris Forsey discovers Clearing out Margaret McDonnell talks to hoarding expert Jo Clarke about ways of overcoming the condition Food & drink

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GROUP EDITOR: ANDY MURRILL (01635) 886625 andy.murrill@newburynews.co.uk Production design: Carrie Faithfull, Helen Layton, Tim Silvester Published on Thursday, December 21 free with the Newbury Weekly News. We want to hear about your events in the area – talks, concerts, outings, group meetings Email your listings details to: report@newburynews.co.uk (subject line ‘what’s on’) OUT&ABOUT is published by Newbury News Ltd, Newspaper House, Faraday Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2DW

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