This month, Teddy's apprentice Bear puts her best paws forward and takes over the column, as she explains via her human interpreter, Helen Stockton... The observant amongst you will have noticed it’s a different dog at the helm this month. I have, of course, featured in Uncle Teds’ column before, but only with him breathing down my neck, checking I’m doing it properly. Now, having served my apprenticeship with chubby crayons, I’m being let loose on the literary world in my ow

Lisa de Silva explores the traditions, history and latest trends in honeymooning, along with providing some inspiration for this significant travel experience... A wonderful way to celebrate the start of married life, honeymoons play an important role in most wedding plans. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, adventure, culture or indulgent luxury, it’s a chance to spend precious alone time together, making lifelong memories. The history of the honeymoon Originating in 5th

From its medieval port and historic buildings to its riverside walks, creative spirit and beautiful beach, Shoreham-by-Sea offers a blend of heritage, nature and contemporary coastal living... Shoreham-by-Sea sits where the River Adur meets the English Channel, with the South Downs rising to the north and Shoreham Beach stretching along the coast, it is a town shaped by water, trade, industry and landscape. Today, Shoreham offers independent shops and cafés, galleries, restau

As autumn arrives and gardens fill with colourful leaves, resist the urge to clear them all away. They provide food, shelter and vital nutrients for wildlife and soil... There is something magical about kicking through a carpet of autumn leaves. Crunchy, colourful and wonderfully seasonal, they are one of the signs that summer is finally giving way to cooler days. But while grown-ups might see fallen leaves as something to rake up and remove, children can learn that they are

From spooktacular fun to autumn beauty, here's the latest goings-on across our beautiful county at this lovely time of year: Fall for Autumn at Hever Castle: Autumn Colour Monday 28th September to Sunday 1st November There’s something particularly magical about Hever Castle in autumn, when the gardens burst into fiery shades of red, gold and amber. Visitors can enjoy self-guided walks through the 125-acre grounds, with the Castle’s famous Boston Ivy providing one of the seaso

Short winter days are on the way, but hyacinth and narcissi bulbs can be grown in pots to enjoy indoors. Get planting quickly and some could even be in flower by Christmas, says Flo Whitaker... When buying hyacinth bulbs, you’ll find two distinct types; ‘standard/non-prepared’ and ‘prepared’. Standard hyacinths are primarily used to give an outdoor display in March/April. You can also fill pots of them to bring inside as they commence flowering, but non-prepared types cannot

This is a paid for article. Swans with a secret, a masterpiece stolen more times than any other, and some of the finest cooking in the Low Countries. Bill Murray takes Le Shuttle to Flanders and finds a city that feeds the senses and the soul. Tour boats on the Lys — Canal boats glide between the Graslei and Korenlei. Some journeys begin at the departure gate. Ours began in a queue of cars at Folkestone (a minor delay was had but the end result was still great). There is some

For decades, we believed that if you want a room to feel bigger and brighter, paint it white. However, done correctly, darker walls can make a space feel lighter, warmer and far more sophisticated