Amusing jumpers, cufflinks, ties…it’s the same most years and, I for one, rack my brain for something different and original each year (alongside the obligatory annual sock resupply!). What about these three local Test Valley ideas to get you thinking… Coombs Clay Pigeon Shooting What about a unique and memorable gift voucher for clay pigeon […]

Well, not really just for Christmas, but there are Christmas order deadlines and Purple Kaboodle Special Offers to be aware of and we don’t want any of you to leave it too late or miss out! Randall Parker Foods This really is one of Andover’s best kept secrets…the shop at the back of Appleshaw, just […]

Finding a comfortable, clean, friendly, great value place to stay can be a minefield. Whether you are visiting the area and looking for somewhere for a night or two, or you have extra friends or family to stay and need somewhere for them to sleep, then look no further than our “Best 3 recommendations for […]

There are an infinite criteria to “what makes a good dog walk” from walking for miles without seeing another soul, enjoying the seasons of the countryside, to getting yourself fitter or being able to walk with a few friends and socialise. For the vast majority of us, and in order to help anyone new to […]

‘Perfect’ Test Valley Pubs for all Occasions. The ‘perfect pub’ range aims to highlight briefly a number of excellent pubs in the Test Valley area, recommending each as being perfect for different occasions.  The author would love the excuse to visit additional hostelries in the never ending search for the comprehensive local pub guide, so […]

I spend a lot of time organising holidays for families of all ages and sizes, as well as being able to speak from experience as I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old, so here are a few holiday tips I can recommend. 1) Be smart where you book. Many family friendly […]