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What We’re Reading Right Now

We sneak a peek at Team GWG's nightstands to flick through the pages of their current reads.

The Best Of Hammersmith, Chiswick & Barnes

These little pockets of west London are bursting with independent businesses to champion.

The Hottest Theatre Tickets In Town To Book Now

These are the shows you’ll be fighting for when theatres throw open their doors.

Best Bits: Helen McCrory

We look at our favourite on-screen moments – and there are many – of the adored, charismatic and searingly brilliant Helen McCrory.

7 Great TED Talks Delivered During The Pandemic

These inspirational speakers have helped keep our minds busy, engaged and curious this year.

Best Bits: Sir John Gielgud

We flick through the digital archives of the director, classical actor and Hollywood star: Sir John Gielgud.

Why You Should Book Tickets To Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Celebrate one of history’s greatest artists with this light and sound spectacular.

What To Watch On TV This Spring

Lockdown may be easing but it’s going to be hard to shake our TV habit. Here’s what to watch now.

Best Bits: Top Five Evelyn Waugh Clips On YouTube

In a new series, we look at the YouTube legacy of the great, the good and the infamous. This time, we shine a light on the author Evelyn Waugh.

Zoned Out By Zoom? How Tapestry Helps Boost Mind And Mood

Want something soothing and creative to do? Make like an Austen heroine and reach for the embroidery needles.

Using CBD To Help With Sleep & Anxiety

CBD is the herbal supplement that everyone is talking about. Can it help you sleep and what are its other health benefits?

The Best Poetry and Spoken Word Podcasts To Listen To

Contemplation, deep thought and questioning ideas are part and parcel of these poetry podcasts worth listening to. Add them to your playlists!

6 Essential Lockdown Listens For Kids

Discover how to find the best online story-time for your children.

8 Great Things To Listen To Now

The last year has seen an explosion in excellent new audio. These podcasts, radio shows and Instagram Live Videos will while away the hours.

How To Get The Book You Wrote In Lockdown Published

Writing: we’re all at it in these locked down days. Here’s how to see your work in print.

9 Of The Most Romantic Movies For Valentine’s Day

This year, why not mark 14th February with a heart-warming dose of schmaltz?

GWG Book Club: The Truants By Kate Weinberg

Get lost in this absorbing Christie-reminiscent page-turning novel.

Best Bits: Top 9 Freddie Mercury Clips On YouTube

Thirty years after his death, we look back on fascinating footage of the Queen frontman and arguably rock’s greatest-ever showman.

8 Of The Best Things To Watch On TV Now

It’s winter. It’s lockdown. Don’t fight the urge to lose yourself in some excellent television.

12 Great Audiobooks To Listen To In Lockdown

Sitting comfortably? Download these tomes on Audible for entertainment, education, erudition and enlightenment.

Annie Sloan Collaborates With Charleston

Get crafty thanks to Annie Sloan’s collaboration with Charleston Farmhouse, home of the Bloomsbury Set.

18 Heart-Warming Movies To Stream This Christmas

Great films are always an integral part of Christmas, and never more so than in 2020. Check out our favourites to stream.

7 Truly Uplifting Podcasts

Is your 25 December looking quiet this year? These podcasts are sure to raise your spirits.

Gifts For Online Learning

You're never too old to learn a new skill or craft. We pick some of the best courses on offer.

Where To Volunteer Or Donate This Christmas

2020 has been quite a year for charities and there has never been a time that help and/or donations have been more welcome.

How To Deck The Halls With Flowers, Aesme Flower Studio Style

Jess Lister and Alexandra Nutting, the sisters behind Aesme, show us how to use flowers to decorate for Christmas.

The Most Magical Books To Read With Children This Christmas

There is nothing more magical than curling up by the fire to read a festive story with the children at Christmas.

8 Virtual Carol Concerts To Sing Along With And Support

This Christmas, sing your heart out and support vital causes from the comfort of your sofa.

Stories From The Woodshed: The New YouTube Channel from The Story Museum

Stories From The Woodshed: The New YouTube Channel from The Story Museum.

9 Cosy Crime Capers To Read And Watch This Christmas

Fill your festive afternoons with our pick of the best new crime books and TV.

Five Interactive Apps Designed To Get Kids Off Screens And Into Nature

Oh, the irony! Can technology be used in a positive way to reduce hours glaring at a screen and to get kids playing outside?

Best Bits: Top 5 Mitford Sisters Clips On YouTube

In a new series, we look at the YouTube legacy of the great, the good and the infamous, starting with the fascinating Mitfords.

Book Club: Between The Covers: The World According To Jilly Cooper By Jilly Cooper

Treat yourself to a raucously fun dose of sex and socialites – if you can stomach the bad puns, that is.

The Autumn GWG Books Round Up

The editorial team shares its top reads as the season of staying in with a hot water bottle and a good book beds in.

Home-Schooling Beyond Lockdown: 8 Online Resources To Inspire Curiosity And Confidence

Fun and informative ways to keep the spirit of learning alive at home.

Lockdown Anxiety: 8 Sites For Self-Care

How to take care of your mental health in a second wave.

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