3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (628+ words) A storybook-themed art trail is bringing colour to the streets. The trail, which is taking place across Brighton and Hove, features more than 30 BookBench sculptures painted by artists and is organised by the Sussex charity Amaze, which supports families with…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (1185+ words) Since taking root in a muddy field on the Dartington Estate 13 years ago, LandWorks has set the lives of at least 300 former offenders on a positive trajectory, writes Fran McElhone Behind the roadside wooden shelter from which you can purchase…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (441+ words) ‘The Earth is what we all have in common’ Although our lives have changed, that tradition remains surprisingly relevant. Many of us now grow herbs in pots, train apples along fences or tuck a few vegetables among the flowers. Even…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (326+ words) The garden created at Long Barn deeply bound Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson together. Today, it continues to enthral, as its current owners both nurture and develop this listed garden that marries exuberance with classic structure Views over the box…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (271+ words) Across the past four decades, Wilmslow Wells for Africa has raised £1.86m to fund 400-plus projects, bringing clean, fresh water to remote communities across Africa. What makes the charity particularly special is that it remains entirely volunteer-run, with minimal overheads, meaning…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (121+ words) The Findon Sheep Fair, held each September, attracts thousands of visitors and dates back to 1758, when the first official gathering was held. The view here, a souvenir postcard, is from the early 1900s. A contributor to West Sussex Within Living Memory,…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (857+ words) From rich harvests to new growing ideas, gardeners can take their pick. As summer ends, it’s a time to look towards harvests, autumn hues and new ideas for the growing seasons ahead – and garden festivals celebrating this fruitful time of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (587+ words) A NEW initiative is being launched to encourage people to explore hidden gems in the heart of Cheshire’s historic countryside. The first Cheshire Walking Festival takes place in Alderley Edge next year. This event brings together walkers of all ages…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (92+ words) The Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show returned to the picturesque grounds of Salesbury Hall, beside the River Ribble, for three days celebrating the very best of the countryside. Organisers have already confirmed next year’s dates. With the Tour de France bringing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (327+ words) Farleigh Hospice, the charity that supports adults living with life-limiting illnesses, and to their families and carers across mid-Essex, is celebrating 20 years since it moved into its purpose-built hospice building in Broomfield, Chelmsford. Farleigh recently refurbished the original kitchen and…...