Trained in hospital medicine for eight years and qualified as a GP in 1995, Dr Dawn Harper is a part time GP at Cheltenham’s Nuffield Hospital. Juggling a busy TV career, writing, regular public speaking, trustee of two charities and life as a wife and mother to three children can’t be easy, but the Dawn I meet appears to have the balance just right. Dawn explains, “I started work at the Nuffield in 2003, two weeks after I had been run over in a car chase and so I spent my first few weeks here on crutches!” This is typical of Dawn, not letting that stand in her way of her commitment to the job that she loves.

I arrive to the sound of a saxophone being played by a company member in a field at Nell and Toti Gifford’s picturesque Cotswold home. From the moment I arrive, I struggle with the idea of having to leave this tranquil piece of paradise behind. Offering audience members the chance to escape from the pressures of the modern world, Nell’s creativity transports you back in time to a land of whimsical frivolity.  Now touring, ‘Yasmine – a musical’ is based on the life of living legend Yasmine Smart, granddaughter of Billy Smart. Playing herself in the show, Yasmine has also trained all seven of the new horses that have been bought for the production.

There’s a beauty and serenity about the Cotswold village of Broadway that seems to melt away the modern world, like a child’s summer ice cream that’s been too long in a warm hand. The village has a stunning sense of calm and innocence that’s easily attributable. It’s all got to do with history and a custodial community that truly cares about the wonderful village they live in. If Broadway were a car, you’d park right out on the front drive, make sure it gleams and show it off to the neighbours. And that’s exactly what they do. The village of Broadway has a history dating back to the 16th century and is quite often referred to as the ‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’.

Trying to predict the latest interior design trend can leave you with a theme you’ll have to change in five years, but a stylish interior will always last the test of time.
Top designers recommend finding a look that’s right for you, identifying your own unique style to create a stylish interior that meets the demands of your lifestyle. Creating a stunningly-designed living space takes careful planning and consideration of your lifestyle. A contemporary style can range from ultra modern with influences of retro styling to classical with a modern twist, so think about what elements you like before starting your theme. Seek inspiration from magazines, exhibitions and art galleries to find your own unique style.