Out & About November 2017

WELCOME to the November issue of OUT&ABOUT I have a theory that November is actually a magic month that just

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disappears – you’re getting used to autumn in October and the next thing you know it’s December and Christmas mayhem ensues. So, in an effort to slow things down a bit, we’ve gone all historical. I go back to the Iron Age and the hill forts around Newbury (p14) and David Pratley gets things ticking as he restores the St Bartholomew’s alms house clock (p22). Talking of time, we all know a stitch in it, saves nine – we meet two seamstresses who have used their sewing skills to set up businesses from their homes (p39). In a nod to November, we’ve rounded up a few warming bonfire treats (p26), James Allen has some reasonably priced tipples to stock up on (p37) and because we know the party season isn’t far off, we’ve selected a few ‘lbds’ (little black dresses) from the high street (p10).You can win tickets to the first Liquor Festival at Newbury Racecourse, on November 18 and there’s four pages of events – so November must exist! Enjoy OUT&ABOUT EDITOR: GERALDINE GARDNER (01635) 886684 geraldine.gardner@newburynews.co.uk

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Jonathan Hopson enjoys the spectacular views around the area Fitness: no more excuses – Vicki Brown encourages ‘can’ not ‘can’t’ Health & beauty: enjoy the revitalising treatments at Natura Spa Travel: some quick getaways for a few winter rays of sunshine Gardening: the viola brings some much-needed colour to the winter Antiques: vintage handbags for your gladrags Books: hold on to your hats, Helen Sheehan and Lissa Gibbins say The River at Night is a white-knuckle read Motoring: Maurice and Annette Hardy take on the Renegade Jeep Interiors: kitchen islands come in all shapes and sizes Fashion: a selection of the fail-safe little black dress from the high street

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November 2017

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Fishy favourite halibut is a fish-lovers delight says Simon Rhodes Purrfect pub grub Carole Elgueta revisits The Rampant Cat, Woolton Hill Bonfire bonanza marshmallow treats and comforting soups to warm you up Keeping it fresh Romilla Arber digs out some tasty facts on seasonal vegetables Top tipples some recommendations from James Allen to stock up on for the festive season for under £10 Sew‘n’sew two ladies with very different styles have set up businesses from home Matter of time David Pratley explains how he restored the St Bartholomew’s alms house turret clock The hills are alive Geraldine Gardner digs up a bit of history on the hill forts surrounding Newbury Food & drink

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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, October 26 free with the Newbury Weekly News. The December issue of OUT&ABOUT will be published on November 23, 2017 Deadline for listings for the December issue is: Tuesday, November 7. 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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What’s on

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Nature: bee kind to the busy honey makers Four pages of listings on where to go and what to see and do this month

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Competition

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Love Liquor: win tickets to the Liquor Festival at Newbury Racecourse

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