Writing Prompt January 24, 2020
Writing Prompt Story Starter: Berlin Directions
Today’s Story Starter Writing Prompt is a screen grab of travel directions. Will it inspire you to write?
Last Week's Top Posts
Fiction Ed's Blog January 16, 2020Announcing Your New Fiction Editor
Shirley prepares to hand over the reins to her successor as Fiction Editor of “The People’s Friend”.
Fiction January 12, 2020Don’t Be Afraid To Explore New Genres
Alan from the Fiction team is here with some encouragement for our writers. His message? Try some new genres — you might discover something you like!
Reader Holidays January 14, 2020Join The “Friend” At Beautiful Bodelwyddan
"The People's Friend" invites you to another wonderful Warner Leisure Hotels getaway, this time to Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel in Wales, May 15-18, 2020.
Meet the Author/Illustrator January 13, 2020Writer Of The Week: Mary Barr
Meet our Writer Of The Week, Mary Barr. You can read Mary's story, "What The Books Gave Back", in the January 18 issue of "The People's Friend".
Cookery November 21, 2014Stem Ginger Shortbread
Our shortbread is great for sharing, and the stem ginger gives it a kick!
Health January 24, 2020
Which Sugar Is Right For You?
Susie Kearley investigates the different types of sugar on the market.
Features Ed Blog January 23, 2020
Special 186: The Crafting Mini-mag
If you're planning on doing some of the cross-stitch projects from Special 186, read this first!
Cookery January 23, 2020
A Carrot Cake For Sugar Awareness Week
This tempting cake is make without table sugar for a lower-calorie, low GI alternative.
Health January 22, 2020
Make The Most Of Sugar Awareness Week
From January 20-24, the UK will mark Sugar Awareness Week. Here we provide our top tips for making the most of the occasion.
Join The "Friend" Team At Beautiful Bodelwyddan
Enjoy Our Latest Warner Leisure Getaway from May 15-18, 2020
We’re delighted to invite you to take a short break with the “Friend” at beautiful Bodelwyddan Castle Hotel in North Wales.
Not only will you experience an unforgettable holiday in spectacular surroundings, there will also be lots of ‘Friend’-themed activities to take part in — including the chance to meet favourite contributors and enjoy tea and a chat with Editor Angela.
What are we talking about?
Team Blog January 25, 2020
Inspiring Lives: Mummy’s Star
Dianne Boardman interviewed Nicolette Peel, a founder of charity Mummy's Star, for our Jan 25 issue. Here, we catch up with Nicolette's co-founder, Pete Wallroth.
Team Blog January 24, 2020
Editor’s Diary: Inspiring Stories
In this week's Editor's Diary, Angela has some book recommendations. Plus she takes a lovely walk around the RSPB's Vane Farm Nature Reserve at Loch Leven.
Team Blog January 19, 2020
The Nation’s Favourite Historical Novel
Angela fills us in on the winners of the most recent Walter Scott Prize For Historical Fiction.
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