Saddle up!

Our latest fiction writing competition asked entrants to pen a love story, and we found find three romantic tales which we’re sure you’ll enjoy over the next few pages. Congratulations to Daniel Taylor with The Clockmaker’s Valentine , which you can read overleaf, along with two runners-up. Plus on page 58, find out details about our next themed short story competition...

Meet the women who’ve joined forces to boost their fitness…

THANKS FOR WRITING TO US, WE LOVE HEARING WHAT YOU THINK

MY goodness, Damien, it’s good to see you!” Adelaise Thierry gave her old friend a hug. She’d had a difficult time since coming to work at the Massiny estate and Damien’s friendly face really helped.

I f the brighter days have inspired you ...

STEPH was still glowing from how well the planning meeting had gone the night before. She could hardly wait until the following Wednesday, and the next get-together of the new women’s morris dancing t