Rosanna Spence

Dec 4, 2024 | thebristolmag.co.uk | Rosanna Spence

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away… (well, if you happen to turn left just past the Bedminster Aldi), you’ll find the joyous cast and crew of Tobacco Factory Theatres and New International Encounter company re-telling the enduring Brothers Grimm tale Hansel & Gretel. Director Alex Byrne’s version of Hansel & Gretel leads us down a well-trodden path deep into the forest, sticking closely to story we all know, but with a few delicious treats thrown into the mix to keep things feeling fresh.

Oct 9, 2024 | saga.co.uk | Rosanna Spence

Hands up if you’ve bought a fitness tracker thinking this was the thing that was finally going to get you moving and motivated… only to find that the reality hasn’t quite lived up to the intention. You’re not alone. In fact, a 2023 study by Warwick Business School and the National University of Singapore found that certain features on fitness trackers may actually discourage users from exercising.

Oct 9, 2024 | saga.co.uk | Rosanna Spence

We’ve all walked into the kitchen and forgotten why. Or spent an age searching for our car keys only to discover they’re in our hand. Maybe you’ve been introduced to someone and instantly forgotten their name. Sometimes our memory just won’t work no matter how hard we try. Age-associated memory impairment is considered a normal part of ageing and is not an automatic precursor to dementia.

Oct 4, 2024 | saga.co.uk | Rosanna Spence

It’s embedded into the fabric of most gardens – some parts of your patch will be bathed in glorious sunshine, while others are blanketed or dappled in shade. Though the sun’s journey across the sky each day may afford areas of partial light, what about those hushed, almost mystical darker corners and borders? No shady garden design would be complete without an appropriate cast of the best shade-tolerant plants.

Oct 3, 2024 | saga.co.uk | Rosanna Spence

Ambling along a garden path is one of life’s simple pleasures. When you can’t quite see where the path is taking you, the experience becomes an adventure. That’s the magic of a long and narrow garden: it invites you to keep exploring. But if your slender plot leaves you feeling more claustrophobic than curious, then our long and narrow garden ideas will help you create a sense of enchantment.