Arbroath Herald - Lifestyle Feed

Young choir members wanted!

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:34:43 GMT

The National Youth Choir of Scotland (NYCoS) is hoping to hit the right notes by appealing to local children to join their Angus area choir.

In Harmony ladies span ages

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:23:09 GMT

A packed West Kirk was the setting for the ladies of the In Harmonyc hoir to deliver their annual concert on Friday.

Property - do-it-yourself

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:10:07 GMT

If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.

Done roman? get the villa look

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:07:06 GMT

An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.

Abbey goes backstage with ‘The Dresser’

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:49:43 GMT

AN ARBROATH theatre company will be showing their audiences exactly what happens backstage in their latest production.

Speed painting demonstration

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:44:23 GMT

ARBROATH Art Society enjoyed a visit on Friday from Dundee artist Douglas Roulston who demonstrated his rapid hand painting style.

American duo giving back to the youth

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:42:59 GMT

A TOURING American musical duo’s busy schedule will see them make a few appearances in Arbroath this weekend, including a special educational visit.

Hospitalfield’s Fernery Friends

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:30:15 GMT

FRIENDS of Hospitalfield House next week will have the opportunity to learn all about one of the estate’s hidden gems.

‘Meeow-sic’ to my ears at the Webster

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:19:29 GMT

THE LIMELIGHT Company should be ‘feline’ good following a very successful run of a certain Andrew Lloyd Webber hit musical.

Relic-filled homes to relish

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:51:48 GMT

There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.

Property - Do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:49:23 GMT

One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.

New technique takes to a larger canvas

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:06:58 GMT

Arbroath artists will have the chance to see a very special art demonstration tonight (Friday).

Artists gearing up

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:03:36 GMT

ANGUS artists are stepping their preparations up a notch as they get set for a region-wide annual arts festival.

Evening at the Arbroath Proms

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:01:47 GMT

ARBROATH’S Webster Memorial Theatre was the venue for a musical feast on Friday based on the BBC’s ‘Last Night of The Proms’.

Property - it’s more than black and white

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:39 GMT

If you’re confused by colour charts, wavering over wallpaper, and dithering over decor, there’s a solution which could bring your home into fashionable focus.

Property - do-it-yourself tips

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:25:01 GMT

Many period properties (as well as some modern ones) were built with wooden windows, but in more recent decades, replacing them with UPVC ones has been popular.

Fifty years up for Fiddlers’ Rally

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:30:22 GMT

THE FIDDLERS’ Rally celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday with a superb evening of music, songs and good humour in the Webster Memorial Theatre.

Property - Do-it-Yourself

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:56:28 GMT

If you’ve outgrown where you live, adding space is often more cost-effective than moving home, especially in more expensive parts of the country.

Make patchwork sew easy

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:54:49 GMT

Patchwork throw