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Places
Changing Rooms
Next year sees the bi-centenary of the Royal Baths and Pump Rooms, the flagship building in the heart of Leamington Spa.
Festival fever...
No matter what books bulge from readers’ shelves − novels, thrillers, crime fiction, gardening books, recipe books, biographies or autobiographies − the programme for the Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival has something to spark their interest and enthusiasm.
Launch precis of 2013 Stratford Literary Festival
The 6th Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival kicks off on 21st April for two weeks of authors events, fascinating panel discussions, creative writing workshops, getting published clinics, and even a literary/film quiz
The Royal Pump Rooms of Leamington Spa
The history of the Pump Rooms is inextricably linked to the changing fortunes of Royal Leamington Spa. Today it's a building rich in art and culture, just like the town itself. Jane Haynes reports
Pretty as a picture - Essex landscapes inspire artists
The beautiful landscapes of Essex have long been an inspiration to artists, and continue to be so today and art lovers will find both its vistas and its galleries captivating...
Restaurant Reviews
Food review: The Flat Chicken
Chris Mowbray finds just the place if you're feeling peckish and looking for a tasty and thrifty meal
Gardens
Duncan Coombs answers your gardening queries
Duncan Coombs answers questions about a month of unpredictability in the garden
Country Garden Style
Casual chic is the in-thing in floristry at the moment. Leading events florist Rose Hamson shows how to give your flowers the 'artlessly casual' look
Celebrities
Interview with Jim Troughton
Warwickshire cricket captain Jim Troughton was on stage in a school production of Romeo and Juliet when disaster struck. The 15 year old was playing Gregory in the fight scene between the Montague and Capulet supporters at the start of the play. Any ambitions of following in the footsteps of his dad David (Dr Bob Buzzard from A Very Peculiar Practice) or grandfather Patrick, the second Doctor Who, died that afternoon at Trinity School in Leamington Spa.
Tara Fitzgerald at the RSC, Stratford
Tara Fitzgerald's acting credentials range from global cult television series Game of Thrones to classic British films like Brassed Off but she's never worked with the RSC – until now
Interview: Meera Syal
Actress and comedienne, Meera Syal, is best known for her role as the irascible grandmother on TV's The Kumars at No 42. Now she's turning her hand to Shakespeare as she explains to Alycia Smith-Howard
Dave Willetts: Living the Musical Dream
Theatre musical star Dave Willetts has enjoyed a career spanning 25 years, with leading roles in critically acclaimed West End shows including Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables. He spoke about his new solo album and life in Warwickshire
Events
Festival fever...
No matter what books bulge from readers’ shelves − novels, thrillers, crime fiction, gardening books, recipe books, biographies or autobiographies − the programme for the Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival has something to spark their interest and enthusiasm.
Recipes
Ruth Clemens' Spiced Apple Chutney Recipe
The perfect winter recipe which you can enjoy yourself or can be given as a great homemade gift...
Phil Vickery's Easy Turkey Bean Casserole
Phil shows us his useful hints and tips to creating a delicious casserole dish...
Dean Edwards shows how to make gravy sauce for roast chicken
Masterchef runner up and TV chef Dean Edwards has put a dash of his best culinary skills into a selection of scrumptious, yet simple, sauces...
How to butterfly a leg of lamb
Chef and butcher Henry Herbert shows you how in this step-by-step video...
Life TV
Interiors
Why you can still leave it to Lee Longlands
Historic retailer Lee Longlands was widely credited with revitalising one of Warwickshire’s most recognisable shopping areas, the Regency Arcade, in Leamington, when it completed its first major move outside of Birmingham in 1998.
Nature-friendly flooring from Moduleo
Following its UK launch in May, Moduleo design flooring is proud to be setting out its green credentials and environmental commitment.