Kokova Magazine

The National Trust has launched its first ever beer club, a concept developed in partnership with Delavals Brewers Ltd, with membership to the club starting from as little as £40 a year. With every subscription helping to raise awareness of the National Trust and generating valuable income for the Trust's charitable work, memberships and beer sales will directly be helping the Trust look after special places in its care.

I like to think I am a careful driver. As an ex-motorbike rider I am aware of the dangers of not being seen. I am also aware that many drivers are still not as observant of other road users as they could be. The fact remains that if you are not in a car many road users simply don't see you. So why make yourself less visible when you could easily stand out from the crowd and make sure you are seen with a 'See Me More' High Visibility LED Reflective Light Vest.

2013 was a landmark year for young self-funded start up company PERK!ER Foods, with co-founders Ann and Steve spreading word of their gluten-free foods and breakfast cereals far and wide across the UK. And the response from all their #perking fans will certainly go towards taking this same company to new heights for 2014 - and of course, their fabulous PERKIER products might also lend a hand!

In today's society smoking is becoming more frowned upon than many other habits, and as an ex-smoker I am probabaly guilty of being over-sensitive to my ex-comrades who now continue to pollute the air. Yet whilst cigarette smoke now has me reaching for the air freshener, I have to admit to a certain appeal found in passing by someone who is puffing on a cigar. So it is with mixed feelings that I read about the Le Fumoir - the new smoking hangout in Geneva.

When the biggest ship built for the British cruise market sets sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton to the Mediterranean on 14th March 2015 it will mark a steep change in holidays at sea. Passengers will be able to participate in hands on cookery tuition under the expert guidance of P&O Cruises famous five culinary giants - James Martin, Eric Lanlard, Marco Pierre White, Atul Kochhar and Olly Smith.

If like us, you think being free-from really matters then keep a close eye on this year's Free-From Awards. FreeFromFoodsMatter is a resources site dedicated to food allergy and intolerance - and their yearly awards are essential to everyone who follows a free-from lifestyle.