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Saturday, 28 August 2021

Cinnamon Club is past its prime; try Kricket instead. Your stomach and bank account will thank you.

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Trips down memory lane often lead to disappointment. Case in point: a recent return to the once-remarkable Cinnamon Club was profoundly unde...
Friday, 27 August 2021

Hockney’s Norman spring is pure joy for the soul

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Anyone who has helped older relatives come to grips with mobile devices and apps will approach David Hockney’s new exhibition with a sense o...
Sunday, 22 August 2021

Treasure house or treasure garage, Beaulieu is a great day out

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In 1985 the National Gallery of Art in Washington DC hosted what's since become known as one of the most influential exhibitions of mode...
Thursday, 19 August 2021

The Purefoy Arms delivers gourmet gastro pubbage on the outskirts of Basingstoke

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Some might accuse me of being a food snob. In my defense, I’m just being practical when it comes to restaurant selection. We like to cook. W...
Sunday, 15 August 2021

Booms, The Bard and Bach herald the return of live audiences in England

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Domestic restrictions regarding COVID-19 ended in England on 19 July, pretty much in line with the traditional start of the summer school ho...
Friday, 30 July 2021

Restaurant discovery is the highlight of our “Ulysses” opera weekend

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It’s easy to fall into thoughtless routines. We proved the point on our recent Cotswolds visit when we had our minds blown by a “new” restau...
Monday, 26 July 2021

History, beauty, gardens and tales of remarkable women make Sudeley Castle magic

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If Broughton Castle (which I wrote about last time ) is a hidden jewel in the Cotswolds, then it’s a modest ruby compared to the glittering ...
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