By Dave Sykes There is no real “wilderness” around these parts – we live in a working landscape where humans have worked and shaped the land for thousands of years. Our woodlands and forests are no exception to this and Dave Sykes of forestry England explains how Dymock Forest is managed for nature and a …
Our new book of ten carefully researched walks with the bus will make a great gift for yourself or a friend. All of our walks are between 3 and 10 miles and generally quite gentle, on lanes, tracks and pathways with few steep climbs – though sometimes muddy! All the walks can be completed without …
n 2024 Tinsmiths of Ledbury celebrates its twentieth anniversary. The business was opened in 2004 by Phoebe Clive, with the aim of presenting a carefully curated range of timeless fabrics, lighting and homeware. Phoebe, who studied Furniture Design at Leeds Polytechnic, has a broad knowledge and understanding of textiles and how they can be applied to the home with over 25 years of experience to draw upon. At the root of Tinsmiths is a passion for good design with longevity, both practically and stylistically.
“Made in Ross,” the arts and crafts gallery on the upper floor of the historic Market House in the centre of Ross on Wye is moving!
Our corner of the countryside is famous for poets, and we are delighted to see the Daff inspiring some new ones!
The 2023 Ross Walking Festival (29 Sept to 1 Oct) is bigger and better than ever before, with a really diverse programme of 30 guided special interest walks for all abilities.
Now the older children are back at school there’s time to focus on the little ones again, and this new play cafe in Ross could be a great place to spend some time.
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.
