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 …
Tag: family
PINK OR BLUE: finding out the sex of your baby
Are you in the ‘have-to-know’ or ‘retaining a little mystery camp’? I am 31 weeks pregnant with Squirt and now there is no doubt that I have a baby bump rather than just added a little to my girth, people are asking if I know what I am having. BFF suggested I say ‘Stegasaurus’ but …
MODERN WOMAN
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 …
UNDER ORDERS
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 …
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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 …
THE SUPERVET
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 …
FULL OF FLAVOUR
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 …
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS
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 …