Countryman

COMING UP IN THE JUNE ISSUE:

In next month’s magazine we visit countryman Ronald Blythe at his farmhouse on the Suffolk/Essex border; we hear how Hertfordshire farmer and diarist John Carrington viewed rural life at the turn of the 19th century and also study Constable’s portrayal of Harnham Water Meadows. In Cornwall we look at the restoration of the Bude Canal and we also visit a very special rose garden in the Cotswolds. On the nature front we find out more about the mysterious dragonfly.

There’s lots more plus all your favourite regulars so make sure you place an order with your newsagent or take out a subscription by calling 01756 701033. The June issue will be on sale from May 25th.

In the May issue of Countryman...

A second chance
Graham Jennings visits a genuine Dr Doolittle at Secret World Wildlife Rescue in Somerset.

Under the Welsh Matterhorn
Huw Jenkins discovers community driven rural regeneration.

Mrs temple’s cheese
John Worrall samples the delights of an award winning cottage industry.

A room with a view
Mark Sisson uses cctv to spy on herons.

Birse’s life-giving trees
Petra Vergunst visits a traditional saw mill east of the Cairngorms.

Tiger on the prowl
Graham Wildridge defends the humble moth.

Landmark and legend
Sara Goodwins visits an ancient celtic copse famed for its rituals and celebrations.

The squealers
Barbara O Smith recalls the time her family received a cumbersome present.

Salvaging our heritage
Jessie Anderson travels Britain’s first Via Ferrata in Cumbria.

The Dungeness desert
Paul Trodd finds life in Britain’s only recognised desert.

The confrontation
Ian Thomson remembers days of egg collecting, gamekeepers and sticky hair.

The Durham Dolomite
Anthony Toole visits an old quarry now converted into a thriving nature reserve.

The future is spelt
Helen Harrison tastes an old grain making an organic comeback.

Golden day for our rare duck
Mark Hicken discovers the harsh realities of life for the goldeneye.

Flowers of yesterday
Kathy Fisher uncovers a meadow from a previous era.

A road to the past
Christina Green travels a well trodden path with a fascinating history.

Stink bombs or star flowers?
Ann and Steve Toon stand up in defence of wild garlic.

Waxed packets
Robert Waters reminisces on fly fishing on the River Eden.

In the May issue of Countryman...

A second chance Graham Jennings visits a genuine Dr Doolittle at Secret World Wildlife Rescue in Somerset.

Under the Welsh Matterhorn Huw Jenkins discovers community driven rural regeneration.

Mrs temple’s cheese John Worrall samples the delights of an award winning cottage industry.

A room with a view Mark Sisson uses cctv to spy on herons.

Birse’s life-giving trees Petra Vergunst visits a traditional saw mill east of the Cairngorms.

Tiger on the prowl Graham Wildridge defends the humble moth.

Landmark and legend Sara Goodwins visits an ancient celtic copse famed for its rituals and celebrations.

The squealers Barbara O Smith recalls the time her family received a cumbersome present.

Salvaging our heritage Jessie Anderson travels Britain’s first Via Ferrata in Cumbria.

The Dungeness desert Paul Trodd finds life in Britain’s only recognised desert.

The confrontation Ian Thomson remembers days of egg collecting, gamekeepers and sticky hair.

The Durham Dolomite Anthony Toole visits an old quarry now converted into a thriving nature reserve.

The future is spelt Helen Harrison tastes an old grain making an organic comeback.

Golden day for our rare duck Mark Hicken discovers the harsh realities of life for the goldeneye.

Flowers of yesterday Kathy Fisher uncovers a meadow from a previous era.

A road to the past Christina Green travels a well trodden path with a fascinating history.

Stink bombs or star flowers? Ann and Steve Toon stand up in defence of wild garlic.

Waxed packets Robert Waters reminisces on fly fishing on the River Eden.