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July's Wealden Times is out now!

Creating a beautiful environment, whether inside or out, has always been important to us at Wealden Times and this month we have devoted a whole 12 pages to 'space' and how to use it. We've asked some well-known locals how they use their living space, be it interior or exterior, for work or for pleasure.

At Wealden Times we've been accused of featuring large and rather grand gardens, way beyond what most of us find when we open our back doors. So, this month we've decided to pay special attention to small gardens. Sue Whigham visited two charming gardens in Wealden Times' home town of Cranbrook which are hidden away behind the main street.

This month's fashion shoot totally belies that well-known saying 'never work with animals'. Photographer David, stylist Lucy, model India and make-up artist Anna went off to the edge of beautiful Bedgebury Forest with Summer - a horse - and Darcey - a Great Dane - and took some stunning photos.

Let's hope this wonderful weather continues throughout what the media is calling a 'barbeque' summer. So, wanting to be prepared, we asked food writer Mary Gwynn for some meat-free barbeque recipes. Her three recipes are perfect for vegetarians but also great accompaniments to the traditional meat-based sausages and kebabs.

Finally, both our featured houses this month have the most wonderful gardens. The first, Lamb House in Rye, was once home to writers Henry James and EF Benson. Our second house belongs to a painter, her husband and their four talented daughters. Surrounded by open fields, this lovely house and gardens are testimony to the artistic talents of the whole family.

Enjoy your Wealden Times!

House

Revisit the some of the magnificent homes featured in Wealden Times

Garden

Everything in the garden really is rosey in the Weald! A second chance to read about some of the gardens and gardeners who have inspired our readers

Food

Enjoy following these recipes using locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients

Beauty

Discover everything you need to know about health and beauty

Road Trip

Features

Find out why the Weald is a wonderful place to live

Green

Green Goddess, Penny Kemp, gives advice on living a more eco-friendly life

Events Coming Soon

Guide to what's on in the Weald

Fashion

Look and feel fabulous in fashion from local boutiques

Wealden Times cover

Inside the latest issue

THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Come into the garden...
WRITER'S BLOCK
Henry James and EF Benson both lived here
STYLE ON A SHOESTRING
Chic and cheerful
TRIPPING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC
Let the sunshine in
PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST
A country home and studio in the Weald
MY SPACE SPECIAL
Interior space
Work space
Garden space
Pet space
Outdoor space
Directory
FIELD OF DREAMS
A rural setting for our July fashion shoot
WATERPROOF BEAUTY
Make your makeup stay put this summer
GRILL AND SHARE IT
Meat-free barbeques
LESS IS MORE
Small gardens
HEDGEROW HERO
Michael makes the most of nature's bounty
YOGI MUMMY, HAPPY BABY
Nine months of bliss with pregnancy yoga
A REAL GHENT
The perfect place for a short break
WHAT'S ON IN THE WEALD?
Find out
COMPETITION
A hair and beauty treat at Purdy and Power
FROM BROKER TO BROKE
Tris and Issy
FARM HERE TO ETERNITY
Carry on at Coopers Farm