Tinsmiths

Plenty of rural towns have epic shops. They are like well kept secrets, slightly off the beaten track, but once you have found a gem you always go back and even better if they have an online store so you can stay in touch and order online if you spot something you love. One of…

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Go Eventing

If you are looking for a day out with family, friends or both then eventing has a lot to offer.  I’ve often heard it coined as the ultimate equestrian test and can’t disagree.  Horses and riders compete at dressage, cross country jumping and show jumping much like a horsey triathlon.  These are three very different…

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Riverford

I’ve been ordering veg from Riverford for so many years I can’t remember. It must be more than 10. Firstly I love the amazing fruit and veg, but secondly I love the way the company never stops innovating and creating new products, new apps, new recipes, new videos. I confess I’m a horrible mix of…

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Bedroom for a Boy

When we first moved to our rambling old farmhouse, there was one bedroom that hadn’t been inhabited for decades.  The plaster was crumbling off the walls and the ceiling was sagging, but it’s proportions were stunning with beautiful wooden floorboards, a fireplace and shuttered window looking out onto the garden. It was known as the…

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