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Melvyn BraggMelvyn Bragg, the face of arts broadcasting, has come a long way from Wigton where he grew up in a house with no books Interview by Paul Mackenzie
I’ve been very lucky and I've worked hard. Maybe a bit of ability has helped, but mainly I've been lucky and worked hard.' It's a strikingly humble analysis of a remarkable career which has made Melvyn Bragg one of the biggest names in British media. For more than 40 years he has been a fixture in the television and radio listings and has cornered the market in arts broadcasting. READ MORE »  OTHER ARTICLES
A Walk In PatterdaleInformation Start:Patterdale Village
Distance: 8 miles
Time to allow: 41/2 hours
Map: OS Explorer OL5 The English Lakes, North-eastern Area
Refreshments and toilets: In Patterdale village.
Book: A Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells, Book Two, The Far Eastern Fells by A Wainwright READ MORE » 
Robin Barton's Commercial Cider MakerRobin Barton's gamble to become the region's only commercial cider maker has paid off. Martin Pilkington reports
IF ALL our locally produced beers were sold in one place, the bar would need to be almost as long as Ullswater but amid all the real ales is a real surprise. Robin Barton has established a thriving artisan cider business in Abbeytown, inspired by some local history and a love of his product. READ MORE » 
A Denby GardenWHEN businessman Jonathan Denby and his family bought their home overlooking Morecambe Bay you couldn't see the breathtaking sea views for the thick undergrowth and rampant sycamores. He set about creating what he describes as a garden designed for pleasure and fun on the four and a half acre plot and he achieved it in less than five eventful years. Now, he is preparing to share it with you as one of the many fine gardens across the north west opening for the National Gardens Scheme project. READ MORE » 
Painting Holker HallGordon Wilkinson captures the beauty of Holker Hall and its surrounding village
PEOPLE will often give you a sympathetic smile if you tell them you live over the shop. After all, there must be more to life than work. But when that shop is the Holker Hall estate, suddenly it becomes a much more attractive proposition. READ MORE » 
HawksheadPaul Mackenzie visits a village which is a modern day favourite full of olde worlde charm
THERE are reminders of the past all over Hawkshead; in its ancient winding lanes, its olde worlde stone buildings and its atmosphere of friendliness which is straight from a bygone age. READ MORE » 
Lee Beel Photographs the Lake District Lee Beel spent a weekend in a caravan in Windermere with his in-laws... We booked the caravan, near Toutbeck Bridge, for the following week too so we could have more time to explore. It's usually true that places of interest are bustling with visitors at the weekends and quieter during the week, so I planned to return later when there would be fewer people around. I prefer my landscape images to be free of people. READ MORE » 
| Tim GustardSTILL alive is a more apposite description of Tim Gustard's exquisite creations than still life. His serene and motionless paintings burst with vitality and freshness; fat juicy strawberries, pin-thin stems of Honesty with papery seed-heads, gauzy sweet peas and a delicate orchid. READ MORE » 
The Gardens of MirehouseMirehouse has given peaceful enjoyment for the Spedding family and visitors for the many years. Tucked away, as their literature has it, between mountain and lake, the manor house has been a favourite retreat for Wordsworth, Tennyson, Southey, Thomas Carlyle and John Constable. READ MORE » 
Eden to KirkbamptonMeet the people that keep the tiny towns and villages of the Solway Coast alive as we take a trip from Kirkandrewsupon- Eden to Kirkbampton
CHANGING light bulbs, hanging curtains and searching for lost purses don't exactly fit the job description of your typical fruit and veg delivery man. But Jim Nicholson has done it all. Since 1964 the former confectionery shop worker has delivered fresh groceries to the small villages along the Solway Coast's northern reaches. READ MORE » 
Yurts - CampingVictoria Jayne samples a new - and very striking - addition to our landscape
Campsites, caravan plots, hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfasts - we've got them all, and now we can add yurts to the list. A trio of traditional Mongolian yurts have been erected in the breathtaking grounds of Rydal Hall near Ambleside, offering a sumptuous camping experience for those who desire a little more comfort under canvas. READ MORE » 
The Lakes In SummerAlan Novelli takes a photographic tour of Lakeland as summer gets underway...
WE all know that just because the calendar says we should be digging out our summer clothes doesn’t mean the weather will behave appropriately. It still won’t be safe to go far from home without an umbrella, we will still experience all four seasons every week, sometimes every day and occasionally every hour. READ MORE » 
Ullswater in WatercolourULLSWATER isn't as commercialised as Windermere but its beauty means it remains a favourite with day-trippers and tourists. It's a fantastic place for walkers, with a large network of footpaths taking you around the shore. Water sports and other outdoor activities such as pony trekking provide an enduring appeal for visitors with an active look on life. READ MORE » 
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Painting Holker Hall
Gordon Wilkinson captures the beauty of Holker Hall and its surrounding village
PEOPLE will often give you a sympathetic smile if you tell them you live over the shop. After all, there must be more to life than work. But when that shop is the Holker Hall estate, suddenly it becomes a much more attractive proposition.
READ MORE »
The Lakes In Summer
Alan Novelli takes a photographic tour of Lakeland as summer gets underway...
WE all know that just because the calendar says we should be digging out our summer clothes doesn’t mean the weather will behave appropriately. It still won’t be safe to go far from home without an umbrella, we will still experience all four seasons every week, sometimes every day and occasionally every hour.
READ MORE »
Lee Beel Photographs the Lake District
Lee Beel spent a weekend in a caravan in Windermere with his in-laws... We booked the caravan, near Toutbeck Bridge, for the following week too so we could have more time to explore. It's usually true that places of interest are bustling with visitors at the weekends and quieter during the week, so I planned to return later when there would be fewer people around. I prefer my landscape images to be free of people.
READ MORE »
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