Designing a garden for all to access and enjoy
9 March, 2021
Create the green space of your dreams, whatever your physical ability With gardening season just around the corner, we are excited to...
10 steps to creating the perfect hanging basket
9 March, 2021
In his second blog as Stannah’s Gardening Expert, Mark Lane — who you may enjoy watching on BBC Gardeners’ World and BBC Morning Live...
Val Stones shares her 'Home Havens' and how she's future-proofed these special spaces
9 February, 2021
Our baking expert, Val Stones – The Cake Whisperer and former Great British Bake Off 2016 contestant – shares her ‘home havens’. These...
Richard Allinson's musical moments: pioneering performances that changed music forever
4 February, 2021
We’re delighted to welcome the brilliant broadcaster Richard Allinson as Stannah’s Entertainment Aficionado. With his passion for...
Richard Allinson's musical moments: from shellac to streaming — a timeline of music technology
4 February, 2021
We’re delighted to welcome the brilliant broadcaster Richard Allinson as Stannah’s Entertainment Aficionado. With his passion for...
Tasty twists on classic Christmas bakes by Val Stones
21 December, 2020
Our resident baking expert and Great British Bake Off Contestant in 2016, Val Stones aka The Cake Whisperer, shares her favourite...
Stannah's tutorial for making your perfect Christmas Wreath
8 December, 2020
Hanging a wreath on your door is as synonymous with Christmas as the tree. And these two traditions are actually related. In the 16th...
Five fun family game ideas you can play virtually
4 December, 2020
Keeping in touch with loved ones is vital to wellbeing and maintaining close bonds, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic when we...
Why baking is the perfect hobby by Val Stones
30 November, 2020
Our resident baking expert and GBBO Contestant 2016, Val Stones aka The Cake Whisperer, shares her favourite pastimes. From baking, to...
15 ways to keep the children entertained at home
17 November, 2020
There’s nothing quite like the unconditional love we feel for our little ones. Whether your own children or grandchildren, keeping...
The Silver Census results are in - traditional hobbies stand the test of time
19 October, 2020
Keeping our minds stimulated and enjoying the things we love seem to be more important than ever during uncertain times and hobbies...
Your Guide To Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
13 October, 2020
Written by Dr Miriam Stoppard OBE