24 JANUARY TO 25 MAY <strong>2020</strong> Claire as a soldier, 1987 Courtesy the artist and Victoria Miro © G r a y s o n P e r r y
Contents A Note from the editor A Culinary meat-free Journey recipes throughthat Northern 19Fantastic still comfort Ireland cosset BBC Producer of Planet Earth II Mike Gunton In this issue... 04 What’s On We find the best events this winter - with lots of fun to blow away the <strong>Jan</strong>uary gloom 17 Michael Caines 24 We interview the Michelin star chef from Devon on his passion for motor racing and his charitable work 19 Veg Out Four fabulous recipes if you’re attempting Veganuary this year or are just looking to reduce meat intake 22 Live Well If you’re looking to retune your health this year, we have some excellent tips to get you started 26 Magical Oman We visit the mountains and the dunes of Oman, a glorious country with a rich history 30 Homebuying Guide If the New Year heralds a big house move, we bring together tips to make the process easier 17 Michael Caines 32 Country House Interiors Editor Katie Thomson e katie.thomson@minervapublications.co.uk Publisher Sally Thomson Pre-Press Manager Kate O’Connell Contributors Rebecca Williams, Peter Thomson, Sue Cooke, Matthew Biggs Angela Cave, Lucy Saunders and Pete Lawrence. Key Account Manager Steve Davies e steve.davies@minervapublications.co.uk d/l 01225 308 099 twitter: @<strong>Cotswolds</strong>Live w www.northcotswoldslifestyle.co.uk Here we are in a new decade. <strong>2020</strong>, with all its numerical symmetry, has both the promise of a new year and a new epoch. It goes without saying that this is a time for reflection, both inward and outward - what shape would we like our lives to have taken come <strong>Jan</strong>uary 2021? My goals would usually be overly simplistic and a little nebulous - lose a few pounds, drive less, learn a language; I’m almost doomed to failure by the lack of framework in the first instance. This year, I’m trying the opposite approach - detailing exactly how I will do something and here it is, printed - I can’t look back now. 1. Walk, Run or Cycle 5km a day, for the whole of <strong>2020</strong>. This sounds bonkers, but we all need to move more and even the most fitness-phobic person can walk 5km in a day...well, I’ll update you in March with my progress. 2. Consume Less - I’m not talking just about food. I’ll be limiting myself to one new piece of clothing a month (the rest will come from resale sites and charity shops). I’m going to get store-cupboard staples from zero waste shops and I’ve swapped my cleaning products for natural ones. This was in part inspired by our amazing interview this issue with Mike Gunton of the BBC’s Natural History Unit - his passion for environmentalism is infectious. 3. Live Well - ok, this does sound like I’m straying into generalities but a quote I heard really hit home: ‘everything you eat will either prevent disease or fuel it’. We only get one body, so I’m going to treat mine with more respect by getting the nutrients I need - you can read more on that in our health guide. I’d love to hear your resolutions for the New Year - please do email them to me and add to the inspirational pot. In the meantime, you can get a flavour of everything else in this issue by looking left. Whatever your resolutions or goals, I hope <strong>2020</strong> is a fantastic year for you. Katie MINERVA PUBLICATIONS HQ County Gate, County Way Trowbridge, Wiltshire BA14 7FJ t 01225 308 128 w www.minervapublications.co.uk Disclaimer: The publishers shall not be held liable for any loss occasioned by failure of an advertisement to appear, or any damage or inconvenience caused by errors, omissions and misprints. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior permission from the publishers. The opinions expressed within are not necessarily those of the publishers. www.northcotswoldslifestyle.co.uk | 3