I t was a bright but bitterly cold day in February when I arrived at Pear Tree Farm Animal Sanctuary in Wells, Somerset. Thankfully it wasn’t raining, but there was plenty of mud around to prove that

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AS I hang my clothes in the wardrobe of the hotel room we’re sharing, I feel my sister Clare’s eyes on me. Through a mirror, I catch the thoughtful look on her face. It’s a look that’s often there, bu

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Dear Simon, Once again, the December 2025 issue had lots of memories to write about. Starting from the front, Gertcha! – I did love Chas and Dave, as did my husband. Of course, the family always watch