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A bicycle made for two
Do you remember that warm, exciting feeling on the last day of school summer term when the prospect of two months of holiday stretched in front of you? I remember it well and strangely, even though I no longer have those long breaks, I still get that feeling when my children break up. Exeter Living has been having its own celebrations. Paragon Gallery was the stylish venue for our summer party (page 26); a fun evening was had by all as we sipped delicious cocktails and devoured canapés and exquisitely decorated cupcakes. It was a fantastic opportunity to get together and thank everyone who has helped make this magazine the huge success it is today.
Enjoy this lovely issue.
Kathy
Kathy Williams
Publishing manager
“I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike, I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like.” So sang Freddie Mercury, with the rest of Queen doubtless nodding their heads in acquiescence (cycling being something of a popular pastime among the rock fraternity, you know) and anything that’s good enough for royalty, albeit of the glam rock variety rather than your actual orb, sceptre and “orf with his head” kind, is good enough for us.
So in this issue of Exeter Living we’ve had something of a cycling frenzy, with an Out and About packed to its gills with useful info on where to go on two wheels, how to get said wheels and even how to ride them in a safe and proper fashion. Turn to page 32 to find out more.
This issue also has a bit of a weddings theme to it, with many a handy hint and tip on how to get your ideal reception on page 38 and some sound fashion advice on what to wear to the ceremony if you’re not one of the principal characters on page 49.
Elsewhere, we have the usual excellent foodie features (including a wonderfully decadent pasta dish on page 64), while on page 28 we have an Arts feature with a bit of a difference, in that it’s as much about family as art. Definitely worth a peek. Still, despite all the other good stuff it’s weddings and bikes that dominate this issue, a classic combination made famous by Daisy, who, it may be remembered, was made an offer she couldn’t refuse on a bicycle made for two.
Cheerio,
Joe
Joe Woodward
Editor
LATEST ISSUE
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Also in this issue:
• We have a lovely old rectory designed by, of all people, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, for you this issue
• If it’s going on in Exeter this month then you’ll find it in here
• Exeter Living puts on a frock and heads out to paint the town red
• Clare Blake takes a look at an exhibition which, while on the surface seems to be about sculpture, is as much about family ties as art itself
• It’s green, cheap, improves your fitness and, what’s more is great fun. Yes, it’s time to don helmet and pedal pushers and dust off your old bike. Alex Potts tells us where to go and why to do it
• Getting the reception right can make or break your big day. Sophia Fenwick has some handy hints and tips to help out the bride – or groom – to be Kate Authers has some advice on what to wear to a wedding if you’re not one of the principal characters
• We’ve got the pick of Exeter’s most vibrant accessories for you
• Sophia Fenwick visits one of Exeter’s newest clothes stores
• Feeling peckish, Joe Woodward visits a Honiton pub that has managed to get a Michelin Guide mention without losing touch with its roots
• Try Sauvignon this summer, cries Master of Wine Alastair Peebles
• Chris Archambault cooks up a pasta dish that is, perhaps, a little more decadent than we’re used to
• We’ve got advice on just what you ought to be packing in your make-up bag this summer
• The latest news from Exeter’s professionals
• Deri Robins meets the River Cottage horticultural head honcho
• A family adventure in the land of the Pharaohs
• We talk to the finest cupcake maker in the west
