Issue 14 Out Now

GOOD TIDINGS
WE BRING

As another year draws to a close, we feel very lucky to be here doing our thing and to have so many of you here with us. From those who read religiously, every quarter, to the new readers, as well as those who give us their time and words so graciously – thank you.

This year has seen the commitment of new advertisers and contributors, which in turn has allowed us to keep bringing you the very best magazine possible. This issue being a prime example – from our best gifting guide yet to curious places to visit over the winter season, to places to mull over when you start thinking about sunnier skies. And because it’s never too late or early to make your health and wellness a priority, we’ve got news of not one, but two big guns coming to town.

We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together and that you get to spend lots of time with your dearest people over the holiday season. Best wishes to you all and see you in 2026!

Kate Turner, Editor

STOCKISTS

SAFFRON WALDEN:

Angela Reed
Art Beats
Bronte
Chater’s
Dead Time
Heath Kane
Neon Leo
New World Wine
Otte Svaner
Saffron Grange
Saffron Walden Tourist Information
Waffle + Coffee
Wood St Coffee Roasters
Zafferano Lounge

WE ARE THE BISH
AND BEYOND

We are designers, writers and printers – from Bishop’s Stortford agency Douglas – bringing you a magazine-less-ordinary. A not-for-profit yet beautiful read shining a light on local business and community and full of the best things to be found in and around East Herts & Essex.

In three years, we’ve built a network of 45 commercial stockists, a wonderfully-supportive group that has grown by 30 since our inception. These include retail, hospitality and commercial businesses across Stortford, Saffron Walden and beyond. We’re happy to work with people and companies to find an advertising proposition that works for them, and because we write, design and print the magazine in-house, it’s our aim to make you look practically perfect in every way.

BE PART OF THE STORY

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PAID ADVERTORIAL

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FEATURE

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PREVIOUS ISSUES

Missed a copy? You can read any of our back issues here, or if you’re more of a tangible reader—like us—you’re welcome to visit The Bish HQ, where we keep limited numbers aside. Mostly because we love the smell of print, but we’re happy to share.