Features Sneak Peek: March 20, 2021
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Welcome to this week’s sneak peek! Here’s what we have lined up for you in the March 20 issue.
Neil McAllister enjoys the sights and sounds of Ireland’s most northerly county. Donegal has beautiful countryside, from pastoral landscapes to rugged mountains, and more than 800 miles of coast. It has charming towns, lovely villages, golf for those who like to spoil a walk, plentiful trails for hikers who don’t, and some wonderful driving routes. We visit The Columba Community, established by priest Father Carlin, a spiritual retreat to help people heal troubled lives. This part of the world is also home to local hero Daniel O’Donnell, and Enya hails from here, too. There is much to see in this beautiful gem on the Emerald Isle.
Features Sneak Peek: Special 205
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Barbados Celtic Festival
Bill Gibb chats to Carol Anderson about how the annual Barbados Celtic Festival helps bring people and cultures together.
It all started for Carol back in 1999 when she was seeking a sunny break.
She was drawn back to Barbados time after time, learning of the deep Celtic connections with Scots, Irish and Welsh involved in plantations of the past.
The festival was started in low-key fashion in the mid-1990s. A decade ago Carol, who runs her own public relations company, decided she had the skills to help take it to a new level.
Features Sneak Peek: March 6, 2021 Issue
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Join Pat Coulter as she travels along the Kent coast, a favourite of playwrights and stars.
This trip was inspired by the 80th anniversary of Noel Coward’s comedy “Blithe Spirit”. Pat delves into the famed playwright’s fascinating life story.
She also takes time to take in the Battle of Britain memorial, following the 80th anniversary of that conflict last year. And she even finds time to follow in the footsteps of James Bond author Ian Fleming, Daphne du Maurier and John Mills!
The Lavender Girls
Photograph by the Windmill Theatre Collection.
While researching her new novel, “Secrets Of The Lavender Girls”, Kate Thompson chatted to Jill Millard about her wartime experiences in the Windmill Theatre in Soho.
Features Sneak Peek: February 6, 2021 Issue
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It’s time to get the kettle on and get comfy as another issue of “The People’s Friend” hits the shelves. Read on for a sneak peek at what you can expect to find within our pages this week.
Willie Shand is enjoying the peace and quiet of Scotland’s Ochil hills. Castlehill Reservoir, in Glen Devon, is a beautiful spot for a walk, with a backdrop of rolling green hills.
We’re aiming for an old favourite –Innerdownie. We have a fine picture of Glendevon village from here.
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Happy Chinese New Year