Wokingham and Bracknell Lifestyle Apr - May 2020

Contents
A Note
from the editor
Hello Spring – I’ve been waiting for your
arrival like a lovelorn maiden, excitedly
hopping out of bed to look out the window
for signs of new life and sunny skies. I
know that in recent years April weather has
been…unpredictable, but nevertheless I’m
hopeful and cheery.
A Culinary Easter Journey bites through to take you
19Perfect through Northern the Ireland whole weekend
Avid readers might remember reading
about my new year’s pledge in a past
issue – to walk, run or cycle 5km every
day of 2020. Not having a bike, or access
to a stationary one continues to be slightly
problematic, but apart from a particularly
grim night during a storm (I can’t remember
which given name, we’ve had so many of
late), I’ve done it! I’m not sure yet if I’m fitter
or slimmer, but I’ve really enjoyed carving
little moments out of my usually hectic day
to go for a head-clearing walk. It’s never
too late to start!
We catch up with
James Martin
IN THIS ISSUE...
04 What’s On
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As the weather gets warmer, we share
our pick of the best family events over
April and May
17 James Martin
We catch up with TV’s favourite chef
ahead of his appearances at Pub in
the Park
19 Easter Eats
Catering for big occasions needn’t be a
hassle - we bring together some simple,
delicious dishes for the weekend
22 Croatian Glamping
Camping doesn’t get more lovely than
on the Adriatic! We check out a luxury
new glamping site in historic Pula
25 Luxury Staycations
If you have put a pause on long-haul
travel plans, we have some fabulous
stays closer to home
28 Renew, Refresh
A guide to home renovation products
both big and small, if you are feeling the
itch for a change this spring
Spring Home
Renovations
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Our Flooring
Guide
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This issue we have really turned the focus
on Easter, with cracking pressies and some
egg-cellent recipes – hey, if you’re running
five kilometres a day, you go ahead and
enjoy that hot cross bun pudding! There’s
also lots to look forward to in the calendar,
with some of our favourite attractions
opening again.
Our chef this issue is James Martin, proud
Yorkshireman and TV legend - we caught
up with him ahead of his appearances at
a raft of summer festivals and before the
release of his new book.
On the home front we’ve got a big feature
on refreshing the home for spring, be that
large-scale changes or little ideas to give
you and your home a lift!
We will see you again in June - when we
will be in full summer mode!
Publisher Sally Thomson
Pre Press Manager Kate O’Connell
Katie
Contributors Rebecca Williams, Matthew Biggs, Kate O’Connell, Lucy Saunders, Angela
Cave. Front Cover courtesy of Clarence Court Eggs
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