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COMING NEXT ISSUE
Looking ahead to our next edition, we’re hoping it’ll be lighter and brighter – in more ways than one – so we’re putting together a positively blooming magazine to match the season! Our March and April issue of Shire will give you all the information and advice you need to put a spring in your step EGG-STRA SPECIAL
With Easter looming, we’re busy gathering everything you need to know for the double bank holiday weekend. So whether you’re looking for something to do, hoping for an egg hunt near you, searching for a dinner suggestion or checking out the best recipes for the season’s produce, don’t miss the bumper March/April issue of Shire.
Blooming marvellous Finally it will be time for signs of life in our own gardens as well as the magnificent public and open gardens across the region. Gates will be opened to visitors once more, so we’ll pick some of our favourites for you to visit as the season starts – and we’re on hand with hints and tips for your own horticultural projects too.
Going green
Following on from our in-depth report on climate change in this issue, we’ll carry on our regular environmental focus and share more stories of local eco-heroes, as well as ways in which we can all do our bit for the protection of our planet. From recycling to energy saving and power supplies to diet changes, we’ll catch you up with the latest green news.
ART ATTACK
Shire’s March/April issue will also feature an interview with a talented local artist, and a round-up of the region’s exhibitions and events from across the art world. We’ll be printing our favourites from the photo competition too, so get snapping and send us your images in plenty of time! H O L I DAY P L A N N I N G
Once the clocks go forward in March we all start thinking of the summer months ahead – it’s the perfect time to plan your next holiday. After two years of international travel trauma we recommend looking closer to home, and we’re lucky in having so many top spots across the Shire patch to choose from. Don’t miss our guide to the parks and properties you’ll love to spend your holidays in.
FOOD FIRST
From chocolate treats to new season’s specials, Easter is a great time to be thinking about food. As always we’ll be sharing a tantalising and tasty recipe from one of the area’s top chefs. If you’re planning a family gathering, turn to our food section first – and we’ll also have the pick of the drinks aisles to sample from our new wine columnist. YO U R T O W N
As always, we focus on a couple of prime locations in the Shire patch: this time, the Cheshire village of Lymm and beach bolthole Barmouth.
Inside knowledge
If spring cleaning your nest is not enough and you have desires on new designs, make sure you pick up your copy for its homes and interiors section, With everything from style suggestions to property renovations, we’ll help you make your house a home.
SHOW REVIEWS
The Shire team are delighted to have venues and activities back open again. We’ll continue to keep you in the loop by reporting back from as many events and shows in the D O N ’ T F O R G E T… neighbourhood as possible, and share feedback in our extensive Don’t go anywhere until review section. you’ve checked our What’s On guide for March and April 2022! With the school holidays and a double helping of bank holidays you’ll need to keep the next issue of Shire to hand, with its 60-page guide to all the events and activities going on across the region
GET IN TOUCH Shire wants to hear from you!
1. Tell us about your upcoming events We work in advance, so 1st February is the deadline to et us know about events for our March/April 2022 issue. 2. Share your reader stories Have you got an extraordinary or exciting story to tell? We would love to share it with our readers. Send us an email and don’t forget to include a picture or two! 3. Contribute to one of our pages Send all your submissions and pictures by email to editorial@shiremagazine.co.uk or call 01691 661270. You can also get in touch via social media – just search for ‘Shire Magazine’ on Facebook or Instagram.
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