The People's Friend Special Magazine

19 October 2022

The People's Friend Special - Issue 233 - Our new Special is packed with heartwarming stories and features to keep you entertained as the weather grows chillier. We have 20 original short stories by favourite authors, plus an eight-page crime thriller by Alison Carter, puzzles and brainteasers, a quilt to stitch and delicious recipes to try. Gilly Pickup explores the hidden gems of Catalonia in Spain, and Willie Shand travels around Scotland’s scenic Moray Firth. Dianne Boardman celebrates 40 years of helping Britain’s native hedgehogs, while Bill Gibb meets the women combining their love of birdwatching with artistic skills. Douglas McPherson remembers classic sitcom “I Love Lucy”, John Wright chats to animal trainer Julie Tottman about her work in films and TV, and Nick Drainey enjoys a fun day out choosing a pumpkin for Hallowe’en.