Skating on thin ice

The connection between nature and creativity comes in many forms. Here, artists, writers and musicians talk about the different ways in which they take inspiration from the outdoors - and share the places that fuel their imagination

THERE was a time – seemingly not so long ago – when influence was something held by politicians, bosses and world leaders. Now influencers are those many had never heard of, who have somehow amassed m

A FEW months ago Margaret and I decided to revisit one of our old haunts, the Lake District. We spent our honeymoon there and we have returned a few times over the years. Happily, the hotel where we s

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