150th Anniversary December 13, 2019
Editor’s Diary: Meetings Galore!
After a busy few weeks, Angela's catching up on meetings in the office. And by the end of it she'll need some more time away!
Last Week's Top Posts
Fiction December 3, 2019Planning Next Year’s Christmas Fiction
We're always planning ahead here at the "Friend" — that's why we're already thinking about next year's Christmas fiction!
Fiction November 29, 2019The Advent Fiction Competition
It's time for "The People's Friend" Advent Fiction Competition!
Meet the Author/Illustrator December 2, 2019Writer Of The Week: Eithne Cullen
Fiction Ed Shirley's Writer of the Week is Eithne Cullen, whose first story, "Sing A Different Song", is published in our December 7 issue.
Craft December 1, 2019Christmas Craft: Decorative Trees
Christmas time means it's time for Christmas craft! Why not decorate your house with these charming, easy-to-make little trees?
Fiction December 1, 2019Coming Soon: A New Fiction Newsletter!
Our subscribers can be the first to sign up to our new Fiction newsletter, packed full of exclusive content — including newly unearthed stories from our archives, author interviews and advice from the experts.
Features Ed Blog December 12, 2019
Kipbag — Our Thanks To You!
Alex is feeling a bit humbled by the "Friend" readers' generosity this week.
Cookery December 11, 2019
A Great Gingerbread Cheesecake
Still swithering over your Christmas Day dessert choice? If you haven't considered Gingerbread Cheesecake yet . . . we think you should!
Health December 8, 2019
Eat, Drink And Be Healthy This Christmas
Dietician Jo Travers is here with some advice on how to eat, drink and be healthy this Christmas. It's not easy to resist temptation, but it's worthwhile!
Gardening December 7, 2019
Which Gardening Shows Should You Visit In 2020?
If you can't wait for your garden to go green again, we have just the thing to tide you over: a list of the best gardening shows to visit in 2020!
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Team Blog December 11, 2019
Dishing On “The Dirt”, A New Podcast For Gardeners
Our colleagues at "Grow Your Own" magazine have launched a brand new podcast for gardeners. Here, we dig into "The Dirt", and find plenty to recommend.
Team Blog December 5, 2019
Film Review: “Last Christmas”
Editor Angela has been off to the cinema to see "Last Christmas", the new feel-good festive movie written by acting royalty Emma Thompson.
Team Blog December 4, 2019
Our Favourite Christmas Movies
We're feeling very festive in the "Friend" office this week. That's why we're all talking about our favourite Christmas movies! What do you think of our picks?
150 Years of the "Friend"
The world's longest running women's weekly magazine
It’s an exciting year for “The People’s Friend” as we celebrate our 150th anniversary. We are delighted you have dropped by and we hope you enjoy “The People’s Friend” Online as much as the magazines, pocket novels and specials.
As the year goes on, keep popping by for updates and news on what we’ve got going on, along with all the regular recipes, daily serials and writing advice.
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Our Daily Serial
"The Life We Choose"
Neilla Martin sets her enthralling new story in Central Scotland at the end of the 19th century.
