I have been lucky enough to interview some amazing people in my role as journalist and editor. As I spend some time filling boxes (we are moving very soon) and being ever-so-slightly sentimental about what we keep and what we recycle I have been reminded of this and wanted to share just a handful of …
Flaming June is a fabulous month, although it creeps up on me quicker and quicker each year, I am finding. I believe that has something to do with age… So, the perfect month to begin to share with you some of my favourite things. I love biographies and have a pile of them (currently, …
Samantha Cameron speaks exclusively to Louisa Castle about fashion, family and a fondness for minimalism During her six years at No 10 Downing Street, Samantha Cameron was admired for her sense of style. Indeed, together with her fellow first lady Michelle Obama, they were regularly referred to as the ‘First Ladies of Fashion’. Today, I …
John Timpson takes a break from his straight-talking management books in his latest writings, instead cataloguing his journey, with wife, Alex, into racehorse ownership. He shares some of his tales with Louisa Castle Mr. John Timpson is a gentleman who has been on my interview wish-list since I joined The Cheshire Magazine team over three …
Famed for his red lacquer soles Christian Louboutin is something of royalty in the fashion world and in making women feel great. Louisa Castle speaks exclusively to the beret-wearing designer I am nervous to meet the man behind the shoe. First and foremost I do not want to bore him with my questions and second …
Louisa Castle is invited into the Cheshire home of District Judge Marilyn Mornington and chats about her inspirational career, women in law and Latin dancing District Judge Marilyn Mornington became a judge at the early age of 40. She currently sits in the Wigan Family Court making the difficult heart-string tugging decisions you or I …
As TV’s Supervet Noel Fitpatrick heads up to Arley for DogFest we grab five minutes with the man himself to talk about guardian angels, rock concerts and dreaming bigger What inspired you to become a vet? Early in my career I was intensely frustrated by the lack of options available to our animal friends. I …
Christine Gaskell MBE DL was part of the management team which revitalised Bentley. Today, she is charge of making Cheshire the best place to do business. Louisa Castle meets the business leader ‘Cheshire is the best kept secret. It’s 871 sqm of opportunity.’ This is the first thing Christine imparts after the pleasantries over coffee …
Known for his Lancastrian heritage as much as his cooking, Nigel Haworth has stepped over the border. Louisa Castle speaks to the down-to-earth chef and business man about finding those local gems and why Cheshire is his next domain The Nag’s Head at Haughton Moss, already has the reputation as being one of the best …
On the eve of a new business and new home, Adele Lock takes time out to talk Chanel and Sugar with me at The Legh Arms, Prestbury ‘I do have the moving bug,’ confesses Adele as we settle for a quick bite to eat. Adele’s company, Edengate Bespoke Homes is currently renovating Butley Hall, Prestbury …