Exmoor - The Country Magazine

Spring sees a fresh new cover and a new spot for 40 Commando Royal Marines – both in our magazine and on the blog. We also welcome new members to the team with our junior writer and photographer duo – Ellen and Bee, and Jill Headford who is writing a fascinating column about equine legal issues.

There is water, water everywhere in the magazine this time, which out now in the shops. Michelle Werrett has been exploring the wild waters of Exmoor, whilst Michelle Hawkins takes us on a journey to Lundy to explore the underwater world of the country’s first Marine Conservation Zone. Jane Mares continues our Wimbleball through the seasons journey with the awakening of spring and Malcolm Rigby has been getting soaked and muddy out trail running with Minehead Running Club.

Back on dry land, this issue also includes articles about the hot topics of swaling and rural affordable housing. For gourmets we have Eating Out, cookery courses from across the area, wines for spring and brilliant bread recipes from Streamcombe. There are also two mysteries for readers to help us solve – namely where was the brewery in Parracombe and why is frustratingly little known about J.A.M Lomas – a painter of extraordinary talent from Porlock who is profiled in the issue by author Jeff Cox.

As ever, we would love to hear from you – this issue we have a number of competitions, including a trip to Lundy to be won as well as tickets to the Wetscountry Game Fair.

Happy reading and good luck to all entrants!

Naomi, Sue, Elaine and Heather

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