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Mother Goose, starring Tweedy, at Cheltenham’s Everyman until January 7
If you fancy a deliciously enjoyable Christmas goose, then go and see Tweedy at Cheltenham Everyman! Or roast your bird on 200C/180C fan/gas 6 between 13 and 15 minutes per pound, unstuffed, and 18 to 22 minutes per pound stuffed, says Katie
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A feast of the seasons at York Minster Refectory
Love for York knows no bounds when it comes to Christmastime. The city exudes a festive glow of its own as markets bustle, trees shimmer and party people head for mulled wine and berry cocktails. At its heart, mighty York Minster lords over the
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Christmas at the Manor House
The ancient Manor House in Hornton, Oxfordshire seems made for Christmas. It’s already seen more than 400 of them since it was first built in 1607 – ‘but I bet none of the previous owners have as much fun as we do,’ says author Felix Francis, who now
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Christmas decorating tips by homewares and furniture store Nkuku
The team behind homewares and furniture store Nkuku near Totnes share some of their seasonal decorating tips and reveal how they’ll be creating their own festive feel at home Melissa Brooks, brand and marketing director Dressing the mantle
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A Cornish company’s range of eco-friendly cork homewares
Make your festive tableware part of the circular economy with the help of Cornish brand LIGA, which uses recycled and sustainable materials like cork to produce a stylish range of products - including some which reflect a classic design from the 1970s
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Katie Gavaghan of the Parsons Wreath Company on their festive creations
Using foliage to decorate homes in the depths of winter is a tradition which goes back centuries. As well as presenting wreaths made of olive or laurel branches as awards for successful military campaigns and sporting prowess, in Roman times wreaths
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Blank Earth: attractive, functional homeware made in Bury St Edmunds
Supatra Marsh was working as a biologist in Singapore when she found a pottery studio near to where she and her partner, Paul, lived. Needing to scratch a creative itch, they signed up for evening classes and unlocked a real love for making ceramics
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Luxury candles made from recycled wax
The subtle glow of a candle really adds atmosphere to the home, especially in the winter months when we’re more inclined to spend evenings indoors staying cosy. And your candles could also go a little way towards helping the environment. Richard
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Kent interiors experts share their festive tips
Decorating the home for Christmas is something to look forward to and here some Kent-based creatives reveal what Christmas means to them and give tips on achieving a festive oasis in the home. Daniela Potter, Daniela Potter Interiors, Canterbury
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Toby Hawker on how he’ll be spending Christmas at home in Devon
Fresh from his BBC reality TV appearance, Ultimate Wedding Planner finalist Toby turns his thoughts to planning the perfect festive party The former professional dancer was on BBC Two’s, Ultimate Wedding Planner. He and seven fellow contestants
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Hertfordshire interiors experts share their festive tips
Decorating the home for Christmas is something to look forward to and here some Hertfordshire-based creatives reveal what Christmas means to them and give tips on how to achieve a festive oasis in every home. Alison Anderson, interior designer,
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Christmas in a stylish holiday home in Crantock
For Clare Teed and her family, Christmas Day in their Cornish holiday home in Crantock is a traditional affair, following a much-loved routine. ‘We open stockings – not too early – then have some ham for breakfast, followed by either church or
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A bold, bright and bauble-brilliant festive home in Yorkshire
Florist Sarah Richardson is all about bold flourishes and bags of colour when it comes to making a festive statement at her home in Otley Of course she extends this to her own home when it comes alive with colour pops that are a long way from traditional
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The Intergalactic Christmas product range from Lush
Helen Stiles enters the fantastical world of a global brand that started in Dorset as it gets into its festive groove The ‘must see’ movie for Christmas 2023 is Wonka. It tells the backstory of eccentric confectionery creator extraordinaire Willy
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How to create a festive mood across your home through fragrance
Mood enhancing and uplifting, when it comes to stirring the senses, there’s nothing like the smell of Christmas. And while fragrance is powerfully emotive all year round, it’s especially impactful this time of year when treasured experiences are
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Bristol couple provide festive cheer by using 28,000 bulbs to light up home
Ian and Ann Cooper, aged 57 and 61 respectively, started planning for their annual light show, aptly named Cooper’s Light Show, a year in advance. Although, last year, Mr Cooper said he began preparing on Boxing Day. For the last five years
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Family reach 10-year milestone for magical festive light displays
Michelle Pulis, 45, husband Ian, 45, and their two children – Oliver, 16, and Stanley, 13 – have gained a reputation in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, for their Christmas displays. “We are known as ‘the Christmas lights house’,” Mrs Pulis, who
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The Bigger Christmas Trees artwork at Battersea Power Station by David Hockney
David Hockney has unveiled his latest Christmas-themed artwork to bring “joy and hope” to people in London. The Bigger Christmas Trees artwork at Battersea Power Station depicts two large green and purple striped Christmas trees, each with a gold
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Grottos and places you can meet Santa in Sussex
Christmas is less than a month away now, and if you want something to do for your kids in and around Brighton then there are various places for them to meet Santa Claus. There are various places you can visit in Brighton as well as a few that are
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Winners announced at the Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards Ceremony
Winners announced at the prestigious Bristol Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards Ceremony The Bristol Hotel was at capacity on the 30 November as 64 awards were presented to the best tourism and hospitality businesses from across Bristol Bath and
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BBC now a threat to all local newspapers
If the BBC was a family and lived in the house next door to you it would be the neighbour from hell. That's the verdict of some of the most experienced local newspaper editors in the country who now regard the BBC as little more than a state-funded
