You’ll be glad to know that I managed to survive and complete the Wimbledon half marathon in April. It was such a great event and lots of locals were out in force
to cheer us on, even celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay. I love May and I’m going to love it even more this year as I am off on an excursion to Athens and the Greek islands. I’ll let you know how it goes next month. What a bumper issue we have for you. I caught up with the powerhouse that is beauty entrepreneur Liz Earle to find out how it all started for her and the inspiration behind her new book The Good Gut Guide, see page 14.
I also had the pleasure of meeting the legendary war reporter Kate Adie to discuss her most recent publication Fighting on the Home Front (see page 10),
ahead of her talk at Clapham Book Festival on 6 May. The barbecue season is now in full swing, so we have lots of stylish garden furniture ideas for you to consider – perfect if you’re thinking about sprucing up your outside space (see page 31). It’s also prime time to get in shape and we’ve picked out some local exercise classes for you to enjoy, see page 21.
Clapham is a fascinating part of London, filled with curious corners and packed with history. Read our interview on page 9 with illustrator and mapmaker Jenni
Sparks, who immersed herself in the history of the area and has created a beautiful cultural map. And, finally, if you’re looking to wow your appetite then take a jaunt over to Mommi on Clapham High Street for an impressive dining experience from Japan and Peru, see page 37 for my full review.
Have a happy May.
