EDITOR LOVES If the weight of wedding planning is taking its toll, look to West Sussex-based beauty brand Green People. Pause to inject a moment of calm wherever you are with the Alexandra Kay Time to Inhale Handheld Diffuser (£21). A pocket-sized aromatherapy tool, this portable diffuser uses heatless ultrasonic technology to gently disperse essential oils for an instant mood lift perfect for on-the-go self-care and mindful moments. Find it at greenpeople.co.uk DEEP IN THE 100 ACRE WOOD This year marks 100 years since the publication of A.A.Milne’s first collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories. Rooted in Milne’s life at Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, Trigger will present The Big One Hundred, a series of free cultural events taking place throughout the summer to celebrate this centenary including interactive performances, heathland walks and shared encounters revealing a curious new creature and invite audiences to write the Forest’s next chapter. These new walks and performances draw inspiration from the landscape that has inspired writers for generations, from Milne to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to poet Fiona Sampson and encourage families to connect with the Forest shining a light on the urgent need to protect this magnificent landscape, inspiring the next generation of conservationists. Find out more at triggerstuff.co.uk and ashdownforest.org A new blueprint for wellness in West Sussex Located in 55 acres of national park forest, Long Lane is reimagining Dunford House, a Grade II listed 19th-century property, as a hotel and member’s club. The private member’s club will be the first sober club in the UK, while the restaurant will be open to the public as well being host to select cultural and wellness programming. Long Lane will be home to the world’s first Precision Nutrition Restaurant, and the alcohol-free space will offer adaptogenic drinks from the Elixir Bar and onsite Herbal Distillery, overseen by Farmacy London. Natural dining experiences here, with wild ingredients and open-fire cooking, will take advantage of the site’s extensive woodlands. So, if you can’t stand the thought of another drop of alcohol before or indeed after your wedding day, preferring to prioritise your wellbeing, this could be the destination for you. Find out more at longlane.co.uk © Craig Payne 8
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