13/10/2020
Learn a bit about Leapfrog IMMUNE from the founder Stephanie Drax. She answers some questions we might all be asking and tells us why it's a supplement we should all take before colds takes hold of us!
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23/09/2020
I recently interviewed fellow Grapevine member Oliver Preston. He tells us how he swapped working in the city with creating wonderful cartoons we all enjoy in our downstairs loos! He also tells us a bit about the Cartoon Museum in London, where he is chairman and were we also all need to visit!
8/09/2020
I interviewed headmaster of Ludgrove, Simon Barber, last week. He has been at the helm of this boys prep school in Berkshire, for the last 7 years. Simon tells us how they adapted during the Covid summer term and why he thinks there is more pressure on children from a younger age these days.
30/08/2020
The Founder of all the wonderful crockery and ceramics many of us will have in our kitchen cupboards, tells us how she, at one stage was begged to cease trading by her accountant!
27/08/2020
Chris Hattam is headmaster of The Elms prep school on the Worcs/Herefordshire border, he talks to me about this lovely school that's part of a full working farm and how they have a lesson in rural studies each week as part of their curriculum.
16/08/2020
Fellow Grapevine member, John Bromley-Davenport, writes a fascinating piece about his parents during the Second World War and how they survived their very long separation.
21/07/2020
Watch this interesting and amusing video interview for The Grapevine Works with Jeremy Clarkson, a couple of weeks ago. Hear about his farming, his successes and disasters on his farm to date and a bit about ‘The Grand Tour’ and hosting ‘Who wants to be a millionaire?’
20/07/2020
This is a truly inspiring video interview with a remarkable lady, Polly Williamson, who suffered a near fatal brain injury in a riding accident 9 years ago. She talks to me about her long road to recovery and her brilliant book she has written called ‘Where did I go’ that I recommend you all read.
16/07/2020
Four of our Ambassadors have sent through their most delicious summer recipes to share with members - perfect inspiration to get your taste buds going.
12/06/2020
Please watch this extraordinary chat I had with Simon Mann. He existed in two of the world's most brutal prisons.
9/06/2020
Johnnie talks very honestly about his hugely successful Boden brand and the ups and downs he's encountered along the way.
Grapevine interviews Stefan Darabus from Hope and Homes for Children. We discuss the charity and their mission to eradicate orphanages all over the world and make sure every child is loved, nurtured and cared for, within a loving family environment.
13/05/2020
I interviewed eventing legend Sir Mark Todd recently. He's talkes about his outstanding career as probably the world's most successful three day event rider and his switch in career to becoming a British based flat trainer. Please excuse my rather amateurish first attempt at video interviewing - it will improve I promise!
An uplifting piece about the joys of May by Former MFH and writer on the countryside and field sports, Adrian Dangar.
6/05/2020
Oliver tells us all about how his idea and company came about and what inspired 'Trunks for Trunks' plus, the importance of charity and the ethical LOVE BRANDS ethos.
Caroline from Coco & Roses has put together a couple more recipes for us to try - they could be worth doing for picnic lunches with the weather the way that it is at the moment!
29/04/2020
Rachel Johnson talks to us about her new book she's just launched, 'Rake's Progress: My Political Midlife Crisis' It sounds like a great read, so we need to get ordering...
27/04/2020
Penelope is a designer of beautiful footwear and accessories you can't fail to fall in love with - she tells us about her brand and how it all came about.
22/04/2020
We thought we should share this article with you about the artisan cheesemaking industry which has suffered an extreme downturn over the last few weeks. Please support small businesses where you can - and if you are a cheese fan, there are several links in the article online where you can make your orders.
21/04/2020
Grapevine member, Russell Fowler gives us some advice on the current situation with regards to burials and memorial services. Whilst it's not necessarily a topic we may want to think about, it could be very poignant in the sad event that someone we may love, passes away in this strange time.
