Stick Man lives in the family tree. With his Stick Lady Love. And their stick children three…’

Forty years ago, Raymond Briggs’ beautifully illustrated book – The Snowman transported children into the wintery wonderland of a boy and his snowy companion.

Bamford Spa feels like a quiet exhale you didn’t realise you’d been holding. Set in the rolling Cotswolds countryside, it’s elegant without ever feeling intimidating — more relaxed country escape than clinical spa. Everything is beautifully considered, from the soft, earthy interiors to the gentle scent of essential oils that seems to slow you down the moment you walk in. The treatments feel thoughtful and restorative rather than showy, with therapists who take time to actually listen. You’re never rushed,…