Lifestyle

Moreton Show 2024 is the place to get your golden ticket to compete at the 75th Horse of the Year Show! The Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) holds qualifiers across the country, giving competitors the chance to go head-to-head for a sought-after spot at one of the most esteemed equine shows in the world.

April is the month when you can discover the beautiful, delicate, drooping bell-shaped purple or white flowers of the exquisite snake’s head fritillary which puts on a show in traditional flood meadows, such as those at Iffley Meadows, managed by Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust.

I still love all things needing petrol to make them work; especially cars and bikes, so I’m a pariah in the eyes of many, which is ironic as the word ‘pariah’ originated from India which is where much of our motoring manufacturing has gone.

With all the rain and high groundwater we’ve had recently, it’s an idea to use the water creatively and make your own wildlife pond. Ponds are an oasis for wildlife, buzzing with activity and they provide important refuges and bridges across urban environments.

The National Garden Scheme (NGS) offer a wide variety of Oxfordshire gardens for you to visit during the year and we have chosen just four for you to visit, but there are plenty more which you can find online at  ngs.org.uk

The Butterfly House at Blenheim Palace has been given a fresh look for 2024, with the aim of making it more accessible and immersive for visitors, as well as an even better environment than before for its winged inhabitants.

Five years ago today, BelleVie set out to transform the country’s Care provision with a new type of home care service. Inspired by the Buurtzorg operating model known for successfully revolutionising community nursing in the Netherlands, we were – and remain – the only provider to try something similar, at scale, here in the UK. 

Emma J Shipley’s magical world is filled with opulent, intricate designs which bring interiors to life. We were thrilled to have the chance to learn more about her designs, her ethos, and her tips on bringing maximalism into your home.