Out & About July 2017

WELCOME to the July issue of OUT&ABOUT Fingers-crossed the glorious weather continues into July. If you’re looking for a day out, then The Vyne is definitely worth a visit (p14). Currently undergoing a £5.4m roof restoration, you can go onto an aerial walkway to view the works from above; visit the splendid Tudor chapel and stroll around the glorious grounds. Or enjoy the ceremony of Swan Upping (p38), a centuries-old tradition, which takes place annually along the Thames. If you’re looking for something a bit more adventurous than camping, how about champing – a sleepover in a church? (p21). If champing sounds a bit spooky, James Allen has some tipples to lift the spirits (p37). Simon Rhodes suggests Spanish paella as an alternative to a traditional barbecue (p33), but if it’s meat on charcoal you’re after then Hilary Scott has some tips on best buys and places that offer barbecue cuisine (p29). See what’s on in

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Out&About

July 2017

Homes & gardens Come into the garden Some splendid gardens to visit this month Second hand Watches never go out of fashion and classics are a winner at auction says Thomas Plant Cover picture of The Vyne, Arnhel de Serra

Features

July (p59) plus fitness, books,

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Honesty Hungerford There’s a new café in town and a courgette and carrot muffin recipe from Romilla Arber Eating out Hilary Scott smokes out some barbecue tips plus some places that offer a barbecue flavour Viva España Simon Rhodes is a great fan of Spanish paella Top Tipples James Allen makes a few celestial choices to lift the spirits Tree-mendous Dining out at The Royal Oak Ecchinswell is a mouthwatering experience, says Hilary Scott Fitness & beauty Fit for purpose Vicki Brown suggests a few healthy tweaks to your daily routine Summer shine Colour your holiday hair with confidence says Victoria Lee Swanning around Trish Lee takes a gander along the Thames and finds out about the history of Swan Upping We are the champions Fancy a change from camping? Try champing – Sarah Bosley took her family for a night out in a church Up on the roof Geraldine Gardner surveys the Tudor ‘power house’ The Vyne, near Basingtoke, from above Toe tapping A selection of summer sandals – high and low – from the high street Suits you Charity shops are a good place to look for co-ordinated outfits Fashion Food & drink

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motors, travel and fashion – hopefully will all inspire you to

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make the most of the sunshine.

Regulars

OUT&ABOUT EDITOR: GERALDINE GARDNER (01635) 886684 geraldine.gardner@newburynews.co.uk

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Comment

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Jonathan Hopson savours the sound of leather on willow

Travel

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Family fun You can’t beat Mauritius for a multi-generational get-together says Rebecca Sutton Books Raise the spirit Helen Sheehan and Lissa Gibbins relish the Tudor ghosts raised in The Phantom Tree

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GROUP EDITOR: ANDY MURRILL (01635) 886625 andy.murrill@newburynews.co.uk Production design: Carrie Faithfull, Helen Layton, Tim Silvester Published on Thursday, June 29, free with the Newbury Weekly News. The August issue of OUT&ABOUT will be published on July 27, 2017 Deadline for listings for the August issue is: Tuesday, July 11 Email details to: report@newburynews.co.uk (subject line ‘what’s on’) OUT&ABOUT is published by Newbury News Ltd, Newspaper House, Faraday Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2DW

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Motoring

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Natural talent Maurice and Annette Hardy reckon the signs are good for the Skoda Kodiaq

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Time out

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Competitions Highclere Battle Proms Win tickets to the outdoor concert of the year BBOWT Get out and have some summer fun says Wendy Tobitt What’s on Four pages of listings on where to go and what to see and do this month

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