Wykeham Life

Issue 60

• It’s not often that large estates sell off their property and our showcase this week features a delightful thatched cottage with stables and land. It needs a lot of tlc, but would make a fantastic home for someone who is horsey and energetic in equal measure.

• With Valentine’s Day looming, we have some advice on getting you into lipsmacking condition, so take a look for Lulu Potts’s ideas for exfoliating using toothbrushes, cinnamon and Vaseline. Hmm!

Issue 59

• Win flowers every month for a year!

• Get scentsible with candles and fragrances for the home

• Dining at The Pink Olive

• Lainston House chef Andy Mackenzie’s roasted cod

Issue 58

It’s not often our cover property is contemporary, but this one is – a delightful town house, close to the city centre that just needs someone’s decorative touch to complete the picture, and we’ve got lots of photos to inspire the new owners.

We also look at property from an Edwardian town house set in a walled garden to a beautifully restored Georgian farmhouse with a swimming pool, Wykeham Life’s properties set the house-hunter’s pulse racing.

We go out and about and having won international awards for eco-tourism, the New Forest is looking forward to sharing its many joys with us locals. Emma Nelson finds out what’s happing for 2008.

Bling out your inner sparkle this season with our choice of the best make-up and with the new year coming up on us any minute now, we take a look at how to gently ease yourself into a new regime.
Time to put on the glitz: Kate Authers has been looking at some great little numbers that are sure to impress over the party season.

Lainston House chefs whip up a seasonal soufflé that should have your guests coming back for more, more, more. We also give a popular city boozer the once-over by Nicola Cunningham.
Mistletoe brings out the romantic in us all . . . Julia Brigdale tells us how to propagate this perfidious parasite for ourselves
No better time than now to think about escaping the dreary winter – we’ve been to Barbados to check out this tropical paradise on your behalf

Oh and did you know that Santa Claus used to live in Winchester? We dig the dirt on how he narrowly missed toppling an ecclesiastical finial.

Issue 57

Our Property Showcase this issue is for anyone who wants space to enjoy country living at its best.

Powell’s Farm on the edge of the Candover Valley is a magnificent converted timber-framed oak barn that still has enormous potential to make even more living accommodation out of its many buildings, including extensive garaging and stabling.

Take a look at our superb range of properties – there’s something to suit every pocket, from a terraced house in the city centre to a modern detached house with a swimming pool complex for year-round use.

Emma Nelson talks to the organiser of Winchester Cathedral’s growing Christmas Market about how it all began.

In a festive mood? we go mad for big baubles and little hanging things check out our Editor's Choice pages. Get the kids involved in making your own Christmas cards this year with advice from Lisa Coley.

It's all about the winter warmers this issue, 'Baby, it’s cold outside' . . . so Kate Authers goes in search of some big chunky knits to get into the winter spirit.

Lainston House’s head chef gives us a warming winter recipe to try at home and if you want to venture out we find out that the sometimes unprepossessing looking places from the outside can produce excellent food in high style.

Nicola Cunningham is hoping that Santa will bring her some lovely beauty products for Christmas. If the UK isn't for you at Christmas then we show you that The Gambia is more than just a place to lie in the sun.

You could also win a fabulous bottle of special Armagnac for Christmas by entering our great competition sponsored by Heaton Wines in Romsey.

Issue 56

In this Property Showcase we visit a property situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Drayton House is a Regency gem set in seven acres with superb views across the Meon Valley.

We also look at properties from a modern house in Bramdean to a thatched cottage in Wildhern, we have some of the best properties currently on the market in the Winchester area - just a take a look! Perhaps Snails Creep will appeal?

If you are thinking of buying or selling your home then take a look at our guide to the best estate agents in Winchester.

There's more than a whiff of Hollywood about Emma Nelson's feature on the goings-on in the city's cathedral this summer in Out and About.

We go wild about hats on our editor's choice pages this issue. How to team the best hats and accessories with the greatest coats around in our Eds choice pages.

Take time out to unwind by indulging in a little meditation see how in our Health and Beauty section. We turn our spotlight onto that delightful Georgian town (or is it a village?) of Alresford

The team has been out and about with Nicola Cunningham heads north of the city to try out a pub in the pretty village of East Stratton. On the subject of food Laura she indulges in chocolate overkill, as she picks up a few tips at Lainston House. Joe Woodward tries out a Volvo in the first of an occasional series of motor reviews.

Issue 55

Both the glossy interior and the expansive grounds impressed Emma Nelson when she went to visit Appleshaw House in Compton or it could have been the sound of water from the fountain, huge grounds and a luxurious interior. See for yourself in this issue.

Guide Price for the property is £1.1 Million
The property is being marketed by Belgarum

We also look at a delightful 17th-century grade-II listed house just a mile south of Stockbridge, a modern house with sea views in Studland and a Riverside city home in Winchester.

It's been 25 years since the Mary Rose was hauled out of the Solent; Emma talks to some of those people who helped.

When the doorknocker goes on Halloween, you will be well prepared with our selection of goodies.

Our fashion pages take a break from black with bold colours this season, suggests Kate Authers.

Feeling low? Nicola Cunningham relishes a facial from a therapist in Winchester.

Remember remember the 5th of November; Alresford prepares to get all lit up for Bonfire Night

Plus lots more...

Issue 54

Nicola Cunningham visits a Hursley farmhouse that burnt down in the 1930s, was rebuilt with tender love and care and today stands as a fine family house.

We go in search of those New England autumnal colours at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens

We have the finest wedding jewellery Winchester can offer on our Editor's choice pages.

Nicola discovers that getting stoned can actually be good for your health in our health and beauty pages. Jessica Diplock is taken back to her school days at a Stockbridge pub.

Plus lots more...

Issue 53

The Baverstocks of Chilbolton were famous worldwide for their Mothering cakes and now their historic Horseshoe Cottage is for sale, so the new owners will have their very own slice of history. Take a look inside in this issue.

Five women artists are proving so successful that they have outgrown their premises. The Colour Factory explains what's on the horizon to Emma Nelson.

Our Editor's choice is for the boys! We look at the must-have accessories.

The Indian Cricket team have been discovering the delights of a new restaurant in Southampton and Winchester has hosted a Writers' Festival... all can be seen on our society pages this month.

Deri Robins escapes to Barbados, take a look.

We review the cricketers' favourite haunt, the Yew Tree in Lower Wield.

Issue 52

The owners of Wallers Ash have several explanations for the unusual name of their Grade-II listed house. It's an unusual property, for sale in two lots, one of which includes the house, woodland and paddock, the other a barn with B8 use, offices, woodland and pond, and a residential area. Take a look inside in this issue.

Emma Nelson takes to the skies, nay outer space itself, as she uncovers what we can expect from the new Planetarium at INTECH.

Super chef Andy Mackenzie whips up another dish for us to try at home using Gloucestershire Old Spot pork.

Kate Authers picks her favourite swim wear for the summer.

Winchester Tourism Marketing Manager Valerie Greenwood reveals her private passions.

Issue 51

A fabulous 18th Century house that will appeal to anyone who would like village life, plus enjoy the benefits of lovely gardens, paddocks and an orchard or two.

Skandia Cowes Week is in every Jack Tar's diary, so Emma Nelson checks out the action in advance.

Film maker Karen Partridge returns to Longleat Safari Park to see what has been happening there since she was making the popular Animal Park series.

We go undercover at a pub in Long Parish

The head chef at Lainston House gives us a recipe from his award-winning kitchens.

Issue 50

Property Showcase this issue focuses on a meticulously renovated former woodcutters' lodge situated deep in the ancient Forest of Bere, in the Meon Valley. Keepers Cottage has many historic links including to royalty. The owners have tried hard to retain the original character of the building during the extensive refurbishment.

Features include oak timberwork, natural slate flooring, a 22 foot long sitting room and a veranda with views out to the forest, where deer, pheasants and birds can be spotted. This property is on the market with Fine & Country.

This month we also visited Wealden - a grade II listed 18th Century vicarage in Timsbury with attractive gardens and paddocks, Sweet Briar - a picturebook-esque country cottage on the outskirts of Upham and Beech House, a grand town house on sought-after St. Swithun Street.
Elsewhere, Emma Nelson has taken a good long walk around the Sir Harold Hiller Gardens to try and take in all the magnificent sculptures they have on display for their Art in the Garden season. There are some truly wonderful creations, from wicker hares to giant silver bees. Meanwhile, the sun came out (shock horror) as the Queen visited Romsey as part of the 400th anniversary Charter celebrations. Wykeham Life was there to look on and we have some fantastic pics for those who missed the big day.

Nicola had a luxurious day in town recently. Lunch at the Hotel du Vin was followed by an afternoon's pampering at the hands of the folk at Mawson & Company. Both are reviwed in the magazine.

So for this and more, pick up a copy of the latest issue of Wykeham Life.

Issue 49

Our Property Showcase features Abbots Worthy House. A fascinating property that would appeal to anyone who appreciates seclusion and space, yet wants to be close to Winchester. Sound like your cup of tea? Take a look in this issue. This property is on the market with Lane Fox.

Other properties in this issue include a family house with grounds, an attractive modern family home and a large detached country cottage.

We take a leap of faith in this issue when we spend the day with Calshot Activities. They offer so much it really is worth a read and a visit.

Sailor Chic is the 'look' on our fashon pages. A classic style for everyone.

This issue Nicola found herself with a knife in her hand and guinea fowl at the ready! She spent the evening learning how to cook in a professional kitchen with a qualified chef at the Creative Catering company in Winchester.

Around town features royalty this issue with a visit from the Countess of Wessex.

This is just a taster of what's in the latest issue. So grab one now or check out our subscription pages to be sure to have it delivered to your door every 3 weeks.

Issue 48

This issue takes you to Drybrook Lodge, a dream house for any family with dogs, horses, green fingers and a love of beautiful countryside with Salisbury Plain nearby. This home includes a dovecote, stabling and groom's cottage. The property is being marketed by Jackson-Stops & Staff.

Out and About this issue investigates what to expect from the Hampshire Food Festival.

We paid a visit to Montagu Arms, voted top Hampshire restaurant by the Which? Good Food Guide. We wonder whether Nicola agrees...

Last month the footballing world lost a great in Alan Ball. Sports writer Gary Tipp looks back at Alan's stellar footballing career as Winchester says goodbye in style.

We focus futuristic flash and a hint of bling on our fashion pages this issue.

Plus lots lots more... so grab your copy now and head for the sun.

Issue 47

A modern mansion-style house in the centre of Winchester proves that city living can appeal equally to families as to single young professionals. Take a look inside our Property Showcase.

Solent Rescue patrols our local waters helping anyone with problems at sea, we reveal the daily dangers its volunteer crew faces.

The Old Vine came under the spotlight in our restaurant review. It's worth a try.
The Point plays host to contemporary dance legends from around the world. Read all about it on page 40.
Take a look at the garden delights you can pick up when shopping in Winchester.