Step Into Autumn

Cloud of starling murmuration across a blue to orange dusk sky

Lifestyle August 20, 2022

Wildlife Wonders To Look Out For This Autumn

Glen Affric, Scottish Highlands, one of the best places to visit this autumn

Lifestyle October 11, 2018

5 Places To See Autumn Colours

Lifestyle October 27, 2021

Mini Roast Pumpkins Stuffed with Mushrooms

Focus On Fiction

Meet the Author/Illustrator March 24, 2025

Writer Of The Week: Suzanne Ross Jones

We’re delighted to catch up with “Friend” author, Suzanne Ross Jones. Her lates Cat Cafe story appears in this week’s issue. Tell us about your story “Mother’s Day At The […]

Writer Of The Week: Alice Goulding

Brunette middle-aged lady with laptop, pen and notebook.

Fiction Ed's Blog August 29, 2024

How To Write A Successful Short Story

Our Daily Serial

"The Apothecary’s Apprentice" by Pamela Kavanagh

Set in 1565, Jennet was determined to gain an apprenticeship to use the skills her grandmother had taught her. But would she be able to prove her worth? A new instalment will be published every day to read or listen to on audio!

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Cookery, Craft and Lifestyle

Favourite covers from The People's Friend in 2024

Team Blog February 19, 2025

Our 6 favourite “Friend” covers from 2024 picked by the Editor

In 2024, we marked the 155th anniversary of “The People’s Friend” by not only looking back over our long history, but also looking forward to our exciting next chapter. After several months […]