Ambassadors’ poetry corner

National treasure Pam Ayres reflects on the enduring power of poetry and why it’s reaching record numbers of people

The sixtieth anniversary ‘heritage’ edition of Ariel

The latest developments and ideas in the world of health and wellbeing

After suffering unimaginable loss, some feathery friends helped me to heal.

I’ve just returned from three magical days in the Lake District. Craggy mountains, mist over the fells, and the gentle hum of a Herdwick sheep or two. I stayed near Hill Top, once home to Beatrix Pott

Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I