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The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Matt was sceptical and said I could keep it. Later, when we were filming at the Suffolk Archaeology Service office I showed the stone to Anna Booth, the finds liaison officer for the county. She immediately (and nonchalantly) confirmed, “It’s a flint blade of probable Neolithic to early Bronze Age date. Congratulations.” She recorded it officially on the Government database and handed it back to Matt with a certificate. He decided he was keeping it after all.Since we last made Detectorists, a lot has changed. The picturesque, thatched cottage that Andy and Becky bought at the end of the last series sadly burnt down a couple of years ago and the village hall, where the DMDC hold their weekly meetings, has been demolished and replaced with a new building.The familiarity and safety of the Danebury Scout Hall is an important part of the show, so we found a very similar hall in a nearby village and dressed it to look like the original. I’m pretty sure only the most eagle-eyed of viewers will notice any differences.The cast of Detectorists. BBC/Chris HarrisSaddest of all was the loss of Diana Rigg in 2020. Diana played Rachael Stirling’s mum Veronica, and was of course her mum in real life. She was a joy to work with on the second and third series, a brilliant actor and utterly hilarious between takes. We all missed her, but I know it was particularly poignant and sad for Rachael to be back where we had such a laugh only a few years ago.Ultimately, though, it was a happy shoot and good to see old friends in the cast and crew. I hope that feeling comes across in the film and that the loyal Detectorists fans enjoy it this Christmas.This week's Radio Times magazine is on sale now.The Detectorists special will air on the BBC this Christmas season.If you’re looking for something to watch, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our dedicated Drama hub.The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now – subscribe now. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the Radio Times View From My Sofa podcast.

1123 Whispering Pines Trail, Bracebridge, Ont.Lake: Pine LakeBedrooms: 3Bathrooms: 3Lot size: 1/2 – 1.99 acresLiving area: 1,140 sq. ft.List price: $899,000Date listed: November 15, 2024Realtor: Sarah HigginsThis two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage on Pine Lake in Bracebridge, Ont., is a peaceful retreat. Located on a private road, the all-season cottage has an open-concept living area with a modern kitchen, laundry facilities, and a lake-facing deck. For added convenience, the waterfront abode also has forced air and air conditioning, plus a 14K Generac generator. A nearby bunkie with a two-piece bathroom is ideal for hosting guests or for use as additional living space. Outside, take advantage of the expansive 75-foot dock, lakeside sauna, and fire pit. A shed by the water provides easy access to water toys and accessories, and the 165 feet of frontage is pure bliss. Sign up for our newsletters By submitting your information via this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., containing news, updates and promotions regarding cottage living and Cottage Life's products. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Dockside Weekly The latest cottage-country news, trending stories, and how-to advice Dockside DIY Bi-weekly Fix-it info, project ideas, and maintenance tips from our DIY experts The Great Outdoors Monthly Nature and environment news and inspiration for people who love to get outside The Key Weekly Need-to-know info about buying, selling, and renting cottage real estate Family Matters Five-part series Untangle the thorny process of cottage succession with expert advice from lawyer, Peter Lillico

In season 4, episode 2 of the Cottage Life Podcast, we chat with long-time contributor Philip Preville about how cottage communities are adapting to the influx of both part-time and full-time cottagers. Then, we listen to an essay that reflects on cottage life at the time of Canada’s 150th anniversary that will take you right to your piece of paradise. You can listen to the entire Cottage Life Podcast collection here.My wife, Lynn, and I purchased a cottage in November of 2019, back in the final, carefree weeks of the Before Times.It’s not a cottage anymore.The property we bought was unusual, the kind we never expected to encounter. The living quarters were nothing special: a modest, seven-year-old, one-storey build with a small kitchen, three bedrooms, and an open-concept living space. The location, however, was perfect for us. It was surrounded by forest with no neighbouring cottages in sight and just a short bike ride to the lake.But it wasn’t on a rural road, nestled amid acres of wilderness. It was located in a forgotten Huntsville, Ont., subdivision six kilometres east of the city centre, a quick jaunt down Hwy. 60, and it featured the full suite of amenities and hookups: municipal water, sewer, and garbage services; plus underground electricity, phone, cable, and natural gas. All that forest was made up of dozens of undeveloped lots that had been sitting unsold for years. Our property was one of only four built parcels the entire length of the street.At the time, we couldn’t believe our luck. We were getting all the seclusion of a rural property without the hassles of water wells, septic systems, or propane tanks. We knew that the surrounding lots would eventually get bought and built, but we expected it to happen gradually. We figured we would have this corner of Muskoka all to ourselves for another three to five years. Those three to five years lasted six months. Buyers started snapping up lots in the spring of 2020. By June, some of them were already being cleared for development. Today, there are no lots left for sale. Fresh air and birdsong have been eclipsed by the belching and beeping of backhoes. Eight new homes have been completed and eight more are under construction. None of them are modest. They are massive properties, the kind you don’t live in seasonally. The new neighbours are here for good.I’m not complaining. It’s still a great property, and we enjoy it tremendously. Even so, the lightning pace of the metamorphosis—and the social, economic, and cultural upheaval it represents—is astonishing. That’s a lot of people pulling up stakes, churning up settled ways like an outboard in the water.And it’s not just happening on my street. In the post-pandemic era, small communities everywhere, the kind that once welcomed cottagers for ten weeks of the summer then went quiet the rest of the year, are experiencing an influx of year-round residents. A huge chunk of economic activity is being transferred from urban to rural areas,

Cities and towns across Scandinavian are starting to buzz with life again as people slowly return from the countryside and head back to work. But for some, like me, their heart remains at their summer cottage. There's something magical about the laid back, simple lifestyle they afford - and of course, their lush surroundings. Curious to sample Swedish summer cottage life yourself? This idyllic croft from the 1800s just came on the market! Located a short distance from Stockholm - the traditional Falun red and white cottage is fairly small (50 sq m / 538 sq ft), but definitely big on personality - and wouldn't look out of place in an Astrid Lindgren tale. There's only one foreseeable drawback - and I'm curious to hear if it would be a deal breaker for you or not. Read on to find out! And the deal beaker (or maker)? The only loo is a compost one in an outhouse. This is not unusual for an old croft which is yet to be modernised. Helen (as in the interior designer I work with) has an outdoor loo at her cottage too. They once lived there for a year and she remembers waking up in the night and trudging out in the snow to go to the loo! But she says they got used to it and in the end and don't give it a second thought any longer. My granny had one too (as well as an indoor one upstairs) - and I remember it being full of spiders! But the one at this croft is charming in every way. Would it work for you?Could you imagine spending your summers here? If so, this pretty cottage has your name on it, and we'd all love to be the first to visit (bringing our bed linen of course - as is the Swedish way!). Feeling tempted? Read more about it here. Fancy seeing some more pretty cottages over the weekend? Here are a few others that belong in an Astrid Lindgren tale:All this talk of Sweden, and I'm actually in Denmark right now. Having been double vaccinated, we've taken the opportunity to head over the Öresund bridge for a couple of days. Our first stop was Camp Adventure (for a press trip) - which has treetop climbing (have you ever done it? Once you get over the nerves, it's so exhilarating!) and the kids