Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh A new year is upon us and the weather is decidedly dull and wet - but the promise of Spring, happier times and new beginnings is just around the corner. As we make our way through the winter months, it's time to re-connect with nature and to brighten your spirits with it's abundant gifts! Though most trees look skeleton-like and appear dormant at this time of […]
Festive Crafts & Star Anise It's 1st December and time for our monthy check in with the lovely Barbara Wilkinson, our Consultant Medical Herbalist. With the festive season just around the corner, Barbara gave us some wonderful Christmas craft ideas - from making your own wreath using willow twigs - to a simple table decoration idea using a silver or gold marker pen and fresh bay leaves. Star Anise This […]
Comfrey & Borage It's the first Thursday of the month - and time for our regular check in with the wonderful Barbara Wilkinson, our Medical Herbalist - who today comes bounding into the studio wielding two humongous triffids... These large, very green, stretchy leaves have a hairy texture and look a little like Dock Leaves on steroids - but it turns out they are actually Comfrey leaves, Symphytum Officianle, a […]
Apple Cider Vinegar Apple Cider Vinegar is a special type of vinegar which is made using fermented apple juice. It's rich in probotics and antioxidant polyphenols and is often referred to as a superfood. Apple cider vinegar is often used to make salad dressings and marinades. It's also believed to boost health in many ways. Many people use the vinegar to aid weight loss, help relieve heartburn and help control […]
Herbs With Barbara - Elderberries Autumn has arrived and it's harvest time! Fingers crossed, September will bring some lovely sunshine filled days - but the darker nights are approaching and it will be winter before we know it. With this in mind, there's never been a better time to think about boosting your immune system and discovering what natural remedies are available from nature. This month on Herbs with Barbara […]
Herbs with Barbara Welcome to a new feature on the morning show! The first Thursday of evey month, Medical Herbalist, Barbara Wilkinson, will be our guest talking all things herbal! Barbara has been a qualified Medical Consultant since 2012 and is a trustee of the Herb Society, which was formed more than 95 years ago in order to promote the use and understanding of herbs and their benefits. Today, we […]
The Lost City Neatly located between Lymm and Grappenhall lies the mysterious, yet charming village of Thelwall. With its pleasing range of pretty buildings, a national monument, exciting tales of witchcraft at the old White House and other ghostly goings-on, we thought we’d take a closer look at our neighbouring village. One thing’s for sure. There’s a lot more to Thelwall than the famous viaduct! Although, if you are interested […]
The Cheshire Cat: 11 Weird Things People Believe (some are true) Once upon a time, there was a cat named Cheshire. In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865) by Lewis Carroll, the Cheshire Cat is a fictional character known for its broad grin and ability to disappear and reappear at will. He is linked closely to us in Lymm and Grapenhall and across Cheshire. But the whole story is just weird, […]
Grappenhall in 2022 - 7 Reasons Why We Love It I'm not going to tell you how amazingly beautiful Grappenhall in Cheshire is. It's also not my intention to tell you how much we love living here. And no, I'm not going to tell you our favourite places to visit, cafes and pubs we like or shops we want either. Instead, I will give you 7 Reasons why we love […]
