Countryside Magazine January 2025

Inside this issue of Countryside Magazine:

• 20 great midwinter outdoor activities
•  Win a pair of Le Chameau Vierzon boots
•  Five simple tips to start your own craft business
•  Midwinter garden magic at the Old Rectory in Bletchingley
•  Learn more about equestrian expert and olympian John Whitaker and the chance to win a signed copy of his new book

In this edition, we look at the impact of the ‘family farm tax’ on farmers and rural communities, which was announced in the recent Budget. After pre-election promises that the Agricultural Property Relief, as it’s technically known, would be preserved, this move has wrongfooted the plans of thousands of families and businesses, and created huge concern across the countryside. We speak to some of the farmers affected by the change and update readers on the progress of lobbying efforts to encourage the government to think again.
Elsewhere, with Christmas on the horizon, Bake Off chef Miranda Gore Browne features five top tips for cooking your Christmas turkey, plus some handy recipes for any turkey leftovers and a delicious festive cheesecake – perfect for parties and celebrations!