Learning should be an adventure which lasts a lifetime. Charlie Patteson from Lucky Gecko has a unique insight to the learning journey of primary school aged kids. Having spent over 12 years as a tutor, helping hundreds of kids with exams and curriculum support, she has a wealth of understanding about what engages children, how their learning styles may…

Sorry, couldn’t help myself. Lampshade Parade was launched last year by local Amersham entrepreneur, Katrina de Toney. Katrina has a love of making things and after starting her online haberdashery business, Poppies & Polka Dots, she couldn’t help but play with the fabrics and so began her business creating and…

Well there’s quite a lot of those depending on the girl, but my favourites usually involve a really good meal coupled with something sparkly to look at while I’m stuffing my gob (diamonds are best, but bubbles are nearly as good). Running a close second is chocolate. All the chocolate. …

A passionate restauranteur and great food comes to Amersham on the Hill. Amersham is genuinely a tale of two cities — the picturesque old town filled with picture-perfect half timbered houses, boutique shops, cafes and high-end restaurants and steeped in history; and the more modern new town, built around the train station and full of functional services to meet residents’ everyday needs. …

“You don’t take a photograph. You make it.” Ansel Adams — Art has always intimidated me. The creative vision required, the technical skill, the interpretation of works….to be honest, it’s always felt foreign. Music, languages, literature [ok, FOOD!] ….that’s my comfort zone but art? Just a whole different set of skills and experiences. So meeting Louisa Stobbs, one of our talented…

Amersham’s Artichoke Restaurant needs no introduction to many, from near and far alike. Listed 30th in the Top 50 Restaurants Good Food Guide 2017, it has been run by local husband and wife team Laurie and Jacqueline Gear since 2002. Whilst Chef Patron Laurie cites himself as largely self taught…

Real elegance is everywhere. Especially in the things that don’t show. Christian Dior

Culinary storytelling in the Chilterns Hills I came across Chilterns Food Magazine just as it was starting up towards the end of last year and was excited to see such a beautifully produced and thoughtfully researched publication starting to share the best of our Chilterns backyard. If you haven’t yet…

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit the Hawkyns Amersham kitchen this week to have a sneaky peek around — how, you ask? Basically, I’m nosy and a bit gobby, they offered and I couldn’t refuse! Like most of us who’ve ever flicked past an episode of…