May 2012 Issue

New caring role for heroine Lisa

Lisa Potts with her sons

As her charity ‘Believe To Achieve’ marks its 10th anniversary, Lisa Potts talks to Heather Loat about juggling a new career as a trainee nurse with being a mother and a charity worker.

In the king’s footsteps

David Lee at Moseley Old Hall

As Moseley Old Hall celebrates 50 years as a national trust property, Heather Loat meets the retiring house and visitor services manager for whom the historic hall has been home.

A little oasis in Wombourne

One of the couple's dogs enjoys the space at The Wombourne Wodehouse

John and Carolyn Phillips are opening their Wombourne garden in aid of the National Gardens Scheme, which marks its 85th anniversary this year. Here they talk to Heather Loat.

A Georgian gem in Tettenhall

oughly Cottage at Tettenhall Wood, remained in the Nagington family for more than 100 years

A beautiful home which was owned by the same family for more than 100 years has come onto the market. Eileen Wells highlights what it has to offer.