Out & About Summer 2019

CONTENTS

7 Comment: Jonathan Hopson looks forward to his daughter’s wedding 8 Fashion: get festival-hip 13 Makeup: glitter and glam FEATURES 26 Festival frenzy: a round-up of family-friendly festivals 35 The mill on the Test: Discover the delights of Whitchurch Silk Mill 58 Carry on Constable: Actor Nicholas Lumley on his latest role in Hungerford WELLBEING 15 Health & Beauty: campsite pampering 17 Fitness: summer challenges 20 Mental health: a problem shared and how to relax 23 Education: calming exam nerves FOOD & DRINK 44 Restaurant review: The Red House, Marsh Benham 47 Pop inn: The Newbury, Bartholomew Street 50 Café culture: healthy eating, a cup of tea and homemade cake 53 Fish news: sensational salmon 54 Top tipples: summer recommendations

Summer 2019

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LIFESTYLE 65 Antiques: grab a pocket watch bargain 68 Hartwood Oak: celebrating 25 years 72 Interiors: eco-friendly furniture and summer tips 76 Gardening: light up your garden 80 Travel: book some summer sun 83 Motors: Bentley Mulsanne LEISURE 85 Book review: Look out for The Friendly Ones 86 How to: pimp your festival shoes 89 What’s on: a round-up of local summer events 95 Outdoors: the importance of ponds 97 Star gazing: summer night sky COMPETITION 41 Win: A VIP day for two at the races

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