Dear Readers . . .

Our bumper 100-page Summer Special is just the thing to entertain and inspire you when the sun shines! It’s packed with 20 new short stories from favourite authors, a thrilling eight-page crime mystery, recipes, puzzles and much more.

Polly Pullar sings the praises of the humble dandelion, Garry Fraser explores the maritime history of Britain’s beautiful ports and harbours, and Dianne Boardman enjoys an unforgettable holiday in Mexico.

Gillian Thornton chats to racing driver Rosemary Smith about her remarkable career, Laura Brown dives into nostalgic memories of the swimwear we used to love, and Ali Henderson celebrates 100 years of volunteering with Soroptimist International.

Karen Byrom shares her top fiction picks for holiday reading, and we’ve a pretty pink top for you to knit, too.