The People's Friend Special Magazine

25 May 2022

The People's Friend Special - Issue 226 - Our new Special is just the thing to get you in the mood for summer, with 20 brand-new short stories and eight pages of puzzles to sit back and relax with. We also have great ideas for days out. Willie Shand shares his favourite long-distance walking routes in Scotland, Janey Swanson visits a fascinating public garden in Edinburgh and Susie Kearley is watching wildlife in west Norfolk. Laura Brown looks at the history of crazy golf, Pat Coulter follows in the footsteps of writer Hilaire Belloc in West Sussex and Polly Pullar explores the curious world of plant galls. We’ve an adorable toy Highland cow and calf to crochet, and recipes for sweet treats to make as gifts, too.