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It's our way of keeping you up-to-date with all the latest news and views from the mill and the glorious British countryside.
Wild About Flowers
Posted on Thursday 17 May 2012
Wildflower season is in full swing, and so here are our 10 most breathtaking places for enjoying Britain’s wildflowers.
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VISIT A MILL THIS WEEKEND…
Posted on Friday 11 May 2012
If you love home baking and fancy picking up your very own bag of freshly ground flour to take home, you’ll love National Mills Weekend, the annual festival of our milling heritage. With more than 200 water and windmills across the country opening their doors to visitors this Saturday and...
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Blossom and bluebells
Posted on Tuesday 1 May 2012
This month is Walk in the Woods, The Tree Council’s month-long festival in celebration of trees. From the 1-31 May 2012, woodlands across the country will be running special guided walks to help you get out and about and interested in your local woods.
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Celebrate St George's Day this Weekend...
Posted on Friday 20 April 2012
From dragon slaying to Morris Dancing – how are you celebrating St George’s Day?
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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD!
Posted on Tuesday 10 April 2012
If you’ve already polished off the last of the Easter eggs, never fear, because April has more foodie events to keep your taste buds tingling, than you’ve had hot dinners…
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Go on an Easter Egg Trail
Posted on Tuesday 3 April 2012
Chocolate never tastes better than when it’s been hard won out in the fresh air on an Easter egg hunt. Once again, the National Trust is teaming up with Cadbury’s this Easter, and running more than 250 fun-filled trails up and down the country.
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Top 10 Spring Gardens
Posted on Sunday 1 April 2012
Britain’s gardens are bursting into life and vibrant colour this month, with rambling displays of daffodils and spring bulbs, rhododendrons and azaleas. Here are a few of the best spring gardens open to visit up and down the country.
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Foodie Friday: RHS GYO Weekend
Posted on Friday 23 March 2012
Learn how to fill your larder with homegrown goodies at RHS Wisley’s Grow Your Own Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. Get to grips with the basics with a talk on growing your own fruit and veg from expert gardener Charles Dowding (Sunday 11.30am and 2.30pm), or be inspired by TV...
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3 of the best... Daffodil Walks
Posted on Wednesday 21 March 2012
Trelissick Gardens, Cornwall
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20 GREAT THINGS TO DO THIS HALF TERM
Posted on Friday 10 February 2012
February half term is crammed with fun-filled activities to wear out the kids. Here are a few of the best events happening up and down the country.
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Three of the best... cappuccinos in the countryside
Posted on Friday 20 January 2012
Who said you can’t get a decent coffee in the countryside? Forget the soul-less chain shops, these three independent country cafes have a lot more going for them than just great brews.
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Go on... a snowdrop walk
Posted on Thursday 19 January 2012
Snowdrops are one of the first flowers of the year to push their heads up through the frosty soil, and thanks to our recent mild weather, there are already the first signs of a spectacular array appearing in gardens and woodlands across the country.
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12 way to enjoy the Countryside in 2012
Posted on Wednesday 11 January 2012
January: Make a difference
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Here comes Santa Claus!
Posted on Monday 12 December 2011
From woodland trails and reindeers, to festive feasts and sleigh rides - make sure this year’s visit to Father Christmas is more magical than ever before, with our pick of the best Santa’s Grottos across the UK.
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Three of the best… Scottish B&Bs
Posted on Wednesday 30 November 2011
Whether your idea of a perfect Scottish winter getaway is a bracing hike in the Highlands, or soaking up some local culture in the towns and cities, you’ll want some good warm Scottish hospitality to return to after long day. Here’s our pick of three of the best Scottish B&Bs.
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COOK UP A STORM
Posted on Thursday 24 November 2011
Brush up on your cooking skills with our pick of the best courses for foodies.
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STARLIGHT, STARBRIGHT...
Posted on Thursday 10 November 2011
With the cold, clear winter nights setting in, there’s no better time to stargaze. Wrap up, and step outside for one of nature’s greatest spectacles.
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Learn How To Forage
Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2011
If you don’t look forward to the first frost, I can only assume you’ve not been made acquainted with the berrylicious, rocket-fuelled delight that is homemade sloe gin. Well, the berrylicious rocket-fuelled delight that is my homemade sloe gin, at least.
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Go Out With A Bang
Posted on Tuesday 1 November 2011
From whizzing rockets to bright lights and blazing Bonfires, here’s our pick of the best Guy Fawkes Night celebrations up and down the country.
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Apple Festival
Posted on Friday 21 October 2011
You might know your Coxes from your Granny Smiths, but could you identify an Old Fred or even a Smiler? Head down to Brogdale Apple Festival this weekend and you’ll have the chance to see over 500 different varieties of heritage apples including the Norfolk Royal Russet and the Melon.
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20 Great Things To Do This Half Term
Posted on Thursday 20 October 2011
Pull on those wellies and roll up those sleeves, because this October half term is crammed with fun-filled activities to wear out the kids. Here are a few of the best up and down the country.
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Three of the best... Farmer's Markets
Posted on Thursday 13 October 2011
If you like your carrots muddy and your turnips all misshapen, find your local farmers’ market for produce that looks and tastes just as it should. Here are three of our favourites that offer a little something more:
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