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There's also a section where you can write into the magazine and let us know about your own houses - we love hearing all your renovation ups and downs! And don't forget to enter our exclusive competitions for your chance to win some fabulous prizes.

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George Player
Editor

Events

Glass Reflections Open Weekend

Glass Reflections Open Weekend
Glass Reflections Open Weekend
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July
The Ruskin Glass Centre, Stourbridge

Help us celebrate the rich tradition of glass making in Stourbridge with a fun-packed weekend of events, open to the public and free of charge.

There will be demonstrations, lectures and the chance to try glass blowing and engraving. Shopping and refreshment opportunities abound. If you’ve got any antique glass items you would like valuing or would like some advice on repairs or glass matching, professional advice is on hand.

Venue:The Ruskin Glass Centre, Wollaston Road, Stourbridge West Midlands, DY8 4HF
For further details telephone 01384 399 460 or email info@redhouseglass.freeserve.co.uk

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Celebrity interview:

Why I love my Period House...Raymond Gubbay
We find that music impresario Raymond Gubbay’s office is ‘characterful’ in more ways than one...

Why I love my Period House...Joe Inglis
Joe Inglis tells us about the renovations he made to his Cotswold cottage and how he saw past some rather strange features...

Latest features:

Here comes the sun
With the sunny months in full bloom, make the most of your outside area and invest in beautiful garden furniture that will stand the test of time.

Extended measures
Planning a successful kitchen conservatory can be time consuming but the end result will transform your home

Suite success
Follow our guide to creating the perfect en-suite bathroom to suit your home and your style.

Gardening news:

Chris BeardshawChris Beardshaw
Getting the children involved in the garden can mean so much more than simply growing mustard and cress.

Competitions:

Win a zinc-topped console table courtesy of Lavender & Sage
This May, Lavender & Sage is offering one lucky Period House reader a fantastic zinc topped Fermier console table, retailed at £485.

Win! a luxurious Cornish break worth £2,500 courtesy of Unique Home Stays
Unique Home Stays is offering one lucky Period House reader a luxurious Cornish holiday.

Coming next month

Coming next month
Take a look at information on features and articles coming in next months Period House

Website of the month

Website of the month
Find out about our favourite website this month.