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Written by Penny Kitchen, 2010
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Thanks to the founders of the Rural Life Centre in Tilford, Surrey, a vanished era can be appreciated by future generations, says Penny Kitchen |
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Written by Peter Lynch, 2010
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The art tradition of Australia’s Aboriginal people is the oldest in the world and like their ancient culture is full of hidden meaning as Peter Lynch discovers |
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Written by Andrew McCloy, 2010
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Hundreds of years after Britain’s many curious towers, temples, grottos and obelisks were built, they still give us pleasure to view, says Andrew McCloy. |
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Written by Carolle Doyle, 2010
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Carolle Doyle talks to farmers who have changed course and made a success out of new ventures |
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Written by Charlotte Rigby, 2010
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Whatever service you can provide, from cat-feeding and gardening to teaching computer skills, it is valuable currency and can earn you a useful service in return. Charlotte Rigby finds out about time bankin. |
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Written by Carolle Doyle, 2010
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Intelligent, intuitive and loving, dogs can be trained to take you up in a lift, take your washing out of the machine or warn you that the doorbell’s ringing. Carolle Doyle reports. |
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Written by Jackie Wilkin, 2010
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Elizabeth Gaskell, the beautiful and charming creator of Cranford, drew on tragedies in her own life for her novels. Jackie Wilkin takes a closer look. |
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Written by Josephine Murray, 2010
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Angelina Jolie has done it three times, Madonna once (and she’s famously managed to do it again). Josephine Murray talks to WI members about their experiences of adoption and fostering. |
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Written by Anna Milford, 2010
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Long-time Kent resident Anna Milford discovers she shares her beautiful county with a phantom or two… |
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Written by Sarah Drew Jones, 2010
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One positive aspect of these trying times is that we can learn to enjoy our homes more. Sarah Drew Jones met interiors guru Linda Barker and discovered there’s more to this talented Yorkshire lady than makeovers and MDF |
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Written by Clare Gogerty, 2008
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The Women's Farm & Garden Association runs a popular scheme for women who want to learn the practical skills of gardening. Clare Gogerty explains
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Written by Julie Summers, 2008
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Julie Summers became interested in the predicament of families separated for a long time by war after writing a book about her grandfather. Her research included some fascinating accounts from WI members
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Written by Paul Richmond-Darbey, 2008
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The Soil Association puts its seal of approval on over 85 per cent of Britain's organic produce. But what is it and what does it do? Lifelong organic gardener Paul Richmond-Darbey has been finding out
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Written by Marion Shoard, 2008
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A pet can make a big difference to an elderly person's quality of life. Marion Shoard offers advice on choosing and caring for a suitable companion
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Written by Penny Kitchen, 2008
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Kate Humble's love of nature and her enthusiasm make her the ideal RSPB Vice-president, while her fresh 'outdoor girl-next-door' looks endear her to TV programmers. Penny Kitchen braved the March winds at the Newport Wetlands Reserve to meet her
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Knit these adorable, cosy ballerina style wraps in the softest, most luxurious of yarns.
Make your own attractive greeting cards for many different occasions. 
Chicken is simmered with aromatic spices, creating a rich, flavoursome meal.
This sweet bread is a great accompaniment to mid-morning coffee. 
