Four Shires Magazine

The June 2009 issue of Four Shires Magazine is one of the brightest and best to date. The glorious front cover picture is part of the International Garden Photographer of the Year Award. The event is organised at Chacombe near Banbury. The June 2009 magazine features:

• Mayor making in Banbury

• Claire Reika Wright interviews photographer Sarah Howard

• Maggie Chaplin writes about jelly ears and tripe - mushrooms would you believe!

• Brackley is a thriving market town that has a few surprises in store

• Fred Abel is featured in the magazine along with Theodore Lamb - the Sibford Hermit

• There is a lovely spread of fashion pictures from the Crockwell farm fashion show at Eydon

• Deddington festival is featured

• The businesswoman of the month is Charlotte Mchugh - she has taken over Cedar Therapy in Deddington

In the Wining and Dining section of the magazine The Fox at Farthinghoe reopens and chef of the month is Michael Howe of The Sun Inn Hook Norton. The Hook Norton Brewery's awards evening is featured as well as the Wroxton Hotel near Banbury.