Out & About Autumn 2021

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Autumn 2021

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Local view: Jonathan Hopson enjoys cycling in the Scottish borders Fashion: autumn fashion from the high street and local boutiques 13 Health & Beauty: look after your skin FEATURES 24 Animal magic: Beale Park is a great family day out 44 Proper cider: Meet the family behind Tutts Clump Cider 50 Interview: Nature writer Nicola Chester talks about the influences for her new book WELLBEING 15 Fitness: a few fitness myths busted 19 Mental health: Negative and positive effects of Covid on mental health 21 Education: preparing for the new school year FOOD & DRINK 34 Restaurant review: The Five Bells at Wickham 36 Mrs B: forward planning for a wedding and green bean recipe 38 Food for thought: bonfire party food 41 Pop Inn: The Furze Bush, Ball Hill 42 Top Tipples: the secret of Californian wine 46 Honesty: warming soup and sausage rolls 8

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LIFESTYLE 55 Antiques: Corkscrew collection 60 Interiors: Sofas and cushions 64 Gardening: David Cole’s hints and tips from the allotment 67 Pet talk: Combat isolation, travel requirements and Christmas treats ENVIRONMENT 68 Berkshire Farm Girl: Eleanor Gilbert’s autumn diary 72 Tales from a river keeper: Nick Richards keeps the river clean and clear LEISURE 76 Travel: eco-friendly attractions 79 Motors: the new breed of 4x4s 81 Book review: sibling rivalries and loyalties 83 What’s on: things to see and do 89 Astronomy: autumn night sky highlights COMPETITION 31 Win: Ticket to Christmas at Blenheim Palace

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