Blogs

Carla Scarano, An Italian in Lancashire

Last updated 13th May 2012 - 10:32

Carla Scarano’s blog has short articles and straight opinions about how challenging, pleasant and funny can be living in Lancaster for an Italian lady from Rome. It is also about how her family of six people is going on and more about Italian food, traditions, prejudices and weird habits. Travelling with her family around Europe and seeing things from an Anglo-Italian point of view can be hilarious as well. And some unmissable recipes.

Sarah Forrest - Life in the Lancashire Countryside

Last updated 2nd May 2012 - 08:40

Hi, I'm Sarah Forrest and I am a total convert to life in the beautiful Lancashire countryside! Originally from Manchester, my passion for horses and the countryside led me to the Ribble Valley and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else! I am a writer and aspiring part-time photographer, so my blog is sure to be filled with tales and photos of a life in the country. You can see my photography at www.sl-imageconsultancy.webs.com

'Across the Pond – A Lancastrian view of America'

Last updated 26th April 2012 - 08:14

20 years living stateside and I still speak with a Lancashire accent - in danger of being diluted. So, we headed back to Europe for a belated gap year, driving through several countries to visit old favorites and pastures new. Swapping plans to travel through the Middle East for more time amongst the vineyards of France. Follow us on our trip at www.boomerlandtraveltips.com

Paula Hardman - A Brazilian Book Lover in the Ribble Valley

Last updated 1st April 2012 - 20:34

"Blogger, events co-ordinator, freelance book reviewer and aspiring writer, Paula Hardman is a Brazilian book lover living in the idyllic Ribble Valley and writing about Lancashire’s fine country living with a little “Latin” thrown in for good measure. Books, music, films and places to eat, drink and shop. Oh! And more books, of course!" See more of her work at www.paulashx-bookreviews.com or tweet her @PaulaSHx

Amy Lawrenson - Animal holistic therapist

Last updated 5th March 2012 - 08:44

I am a holistic therapist, working predominantly with animals; constantly striving to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of natural, holistic therapies that can work alongside conventional veterinary treatments to accelerate and complement the healing process. I'll be looking at some of the animals I have been lucky enough to work with and each month looking further into complementary, natural healing methods and their benefits.

Stephanie Shaw - Chef Whites and Food Fights.

Last updated 29th February 2012 - 18:06

Thoughts of food enter my mind more times in one day than I care to mention - from eating it to having to clean it off the walls. I have spent the past seven months working at ‘The Cartford Inn’, Little Eccleston, and I'd like to share my truly valued experiences whether they be good, bad or absolutely hideous (although there hasn’t been many of those - yet).

Jane Littlewood - Visit Cleveleys Blog

Last updated 13th February 2012 - 19:29

I'm Jane Littlewood. I now live at Cleveleys and it's fair to say I'm having a bit of a love affair with the place, so much so I've created a new website, www.visitCleveleys.co.uk Follow my blog on all things Cleveleys

John Lenehan - Fell Walker Routes

Last updated 25th January 2012 - 11:13

I have been a fell runner and walker for over 30 years. I am also a keen photographer. The walks are from all around the UK countryside and fells, they have been designed to suit a range of people ideal for family days out, runners and experienced walkers. Read more about my walks at walktheuk.blogspot.com and my photography at www.johnlenehan.com

Sue Seddon, writing from the loopier side of life

Last updated 21st December 2011 - 08:40

A quirky guide to the arts and music scene in Lancaster Sue Seddon writes and performs in the North West. Her 'Little Book of Lancaster' is available from Amazon.co.uk and Waterstone's Booksellers You can email Sue at sueseddon@hotmail.co.uk

Martina Myerscough - The life and times of a Lancashire innkeeper

Last updated 14th June 2011 - 10:45

I'm Martina and I run the Red Pump Inn, a cosy-chilled out country inn and restaurant in the beautiful Ribble Valley in Lancashire, just sneaking in to the impressive Forest Of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. I've decided to share the finer details of running a big old country inn…. warts and all Find out more about us at theredpumpinn.wordpress.com

Louise Hulland - Letters from London

Last updated 9th June 2011 - 11:49

Louise Hulland is an award- winning presenter, journalist and documentary maker born and bred in the Ribble Valley . This is her Lancastrian view of the weird and wonderful London media world she now works in. View her website at www.louisehulland.com or follow her on twitter @LouiseHulland

Roger Borrell - Lancashire Life Editor

Last updated 5th May 2011 - 15:28

The latest from Lancashire Life's editor, Roger Borrell