Janet Reeder

Manchester

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Articles

A Hidden Gem - Hotel La Gemma in Florence is the perfect location for romantics everywhere

Feb 6, 2025 | theglossymagazine.com | Janet Reeder

Travelling from Pisa Airport (Ryanair from Manchester) to Florence on the unappealing-sounding Pismover train, the landscape soon gives way to lush forests of pine trees, Italianate houses and vineyards and then Florence itself, birthplace of the Renaissance and the must-see city for anyone interested in art, architecture and of course romance! We head for Hotel La Gemma, a divine boutique hotel created with love by five siblings of the Cecchi family (the hotel name is actually made up of...
The Woof Guide to Nottingham - Peppa feels the love in the city of Robin Hood and his Merrie Men.

Feb 6, 2025 | theglossymagazine.com | Janet Reeder

I didn’t know a great deal about Nottingham, as it seems to be one of those cities that is a little bit under the radar. Robin Hood, Russell Crowe who played the legendary figure in a 2010 movie and Brian Clough the legendary boss at Nottingham Forrest were the only associations made before we set off on our travels. We were staying at the lovely four-star Lace Market Hotel, a gem of a Georgian townhouse in the heart of the quarter-mile historic quarter for which it is named.
The Woof Guide to High Force

Nov 27, 2024 | theglossymagazine.com | Janet Reeder

Where the humans get steeped in history and Peppa gets sausages!The day started with a trip to the stunning Raby Castle, a fantastic medieval Game of Thrones-esque estate that is still in private ownership. The humans were bowled over by its sheer scale and loved its history. One claim to fame is that it was the scene of an uprising where local landowners got together and attempted to overthrow the Protestant Queen Elizabeth I.
The Woof Guide to Durham

Oct 1, 2024 | theglossymagazine.com | Janet Reeder

Looking for a furry-friendly city with lots going on? Head to this North East gemThere’s dog friendly and then there’s Durham – a seriously pooch-friendly destination for any owner who hates the thought of leaving their bestie at home. First stop for me and the humans was Hotel Indigo, based in the magnificent former Old Shire Hall building of the city, where we made a beeline for the hotel’s Neighbourhood Coffee House.
Five fragrances to invest in now

Jul 18, 2024 | vivamanchester.co.uk | Janet Reeder

The idea that we should stick to one fragrance forever is as anathema as wearing the same style of dress. Fashions come and go, and it is the same with perfume. Fragrance enhances our lives, and its talismanic power should not be underestimated. It can conjure up happy memories, lift our spirits when we are down and cause people to take notice of us. Plus, it is one of life’s great pleasures. Why deny yourself?
Peak District Artisans are back in Buxton for their big event

May 29, 2024 | buxtonadvertiser.co.uk | Janet Reeder

Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276Visit Shots! nowGreat Dome Art & Design Fair 2024 will be The Peak District Artisans premier event of the year at The Devonshire Dome. Peak District Artisans will be holding their largest event for several years at The Great Devonshire Dome in Buxton with nearly 50 professional and acclaimed artists from the region including ceramicists, painters, photographers, jewelers, textile artists, willow weavers and printers.
Four celebrity-inspired fashion finds

May 12, 2024 | vivamanchester.co.uk | Janet Reeder

Celebrity-inspired fashion finds : As summer approaches, the sizzle of fashion heats up with an array of celebrity-inspired collections, ensuring your wardrobe is primed for every occasion. From the red carpet to the streets, the influence of famous faces ignites trends that captivate the masses.
Why the locals love living and working in Chester

Mar 29, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Janet Reeder

Half-timbered tudor buildings in Bridge Street in Chester. (Image: Nigel Jarvis/Getty) Janet Reeder talks to four people proud to live and work in the county town and recommends some of the best things to do on a visit. Mary Ann Cameron Ghost Tour guide I’ve lived in Chester since the mid-'70s. I used to work at Chester College, teaching English as a foreign language and became a guide after the French teacher there said she needed foreign language speakers to become Chester guides.
The Cheshire village where community spirit is a force to be reckoned with

Feb 27, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Janet Reeder

In the Domesday Book, the manor of Bramall is called Bramale, a name derived from the old English words ‘brom’ meaning broom and ‘halh’ meaning secret place, generally near water. What is confusing is that the timber-framed manor house many people associate with the village is spelled Bramall, without the ‘h’, the preferred spelling of the hall’s Victorian owner, Charles Nevill, and of Hazel Grove and Bramhall Urban District Council which took it in 1935.
What do the locals love the most about living in Frodsham?

Jan 30, 2024 | greatbritishlife.co.uk | Janet Reeder

Frodsham from on high. (c) Tim Adams / Getty Frodsham was an Anglo-Saxon development that is mentioned in the Domesday book and an important borough and port belonging to the Earls of Chester, with Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester, bestowing its Borough Charter in 1209. What was a village became a town in July 1992 and elected its first mayor. It is also the starting point of the Sandstone Trail, one of the most popular long-distance walks in the northwest of England.