Welcome to Issue 145 of Iceni Magazine!

“Summer afternoon-summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James

This month, we’re all about embracing the warmth and joy of summer with a fantastic mix of articles and features. Pages 26 and 27 will support you to prepare your garden for the very best location for the summer’s BBQs. If the recent heatwave has left you once again wondering why the UK doesn’t have air con, check out top tips for keeping cold in the hotter weather (Pages 28 & 29).

Elsewhere, if you’re ok with a visit from the green-eyed monster, check out Norfolk’s open gardens with the National Garden Scheme – full details on Pages 36 to 38. Is it healthy to hold a grudge? The wonderful insights of counsellor, Susan Leigh, are shared – head to Page 6 to find out her thoughts.

So grab a cuppa (or a glass of something cold!), find a sunny spot, and enjoy all the wonderful content we’ve packed into this issue. Happy reading! Until June…
take care!