Editor’s Picks

Welcome to our Editor’s Picks in Bounce Magazine, where we highlight our favourite Features, Products, Stories and Experiences. These are handpicked by our editorial team from across the wide spectrum of lifestyle, travel, beauty, interiors and culture, to give you an insider’s perspective. They’re a mix of tried, tested and trusted items and concepts, as well as creative and often unexpected new things we come across, that we think you’ll find of interest.

How To Get Kids Involved With Composting This Summer

As a mum of three, I am always looking for a few simple things that we do as a family to get outside, learn and have fun in the garden. This summer we are adding composting to the list.

The arrival of our new compost bin has become our new summer project. We’re going to be using the compost bin as a practical, yet educational summer garden project that will show the children what happens to the waste that the household produces on a daily basis.

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Best London Summer Brunches In The Sun This Summer 2026

Since the London sun has decided to come out to play, we’ve rounded up the best summer brunch spots to try this season — from sky-high feasting and Provence-inspired pop-ups to Bhangra beats and free-flowing drinks.

Whether you’re after rooftop views, relaxed alfresco dining, bottomless cocktails or something a little more vibrant for your weekend plans, these London summer brunches are made for sunny days in the capital. Your weekends just got a whole lot better!

A Wild Stay: Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve Review

Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, the award-winning wildlife reserve set within 600 acres of stunning countryside, continues to redefine the UK short-break market with one of the most diverse and experiential accommodation portfolios in the country.

It is so much more than just a place to see animals - it's a whole experience. The setting is really beautiful, with amazing views and a great atmosphere. And the animals, of course, are just incredible. But what really makes it special is that you can actually stay inside the reserve, which makes the whole thing feel much more real and immersive than just visiting a regular zoo.

Alex Clare Unveils EDGE//NOKO: A New Lifestyle Destination

A major new lifestyle destination is taking shape in Ringsfield with the arrival of EDGE//NOKO, the latest venture from Award Winning entrepreneur Alex Clare. 

More than just a new opening, EDGE//NOKO represents an ambitious and thoughtfully curated concept that brings together a café, farm shop, restaurant and, later this summer, a collection of luxury lodges.
Perimenopausal woman

I Started HRT at 39: The Truth No One Warns You About

We generally associate Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) with middle-aged women. But going through menopause is not always a straightforward event for women and hormones can start to wreak havoc on our system at any age. Perimenopause is the period when the body starts to withdraw from estrogen in preparation for menopause, and can begin years before the menopause is officially diagnosed, causing a host of symptoms including fatigue, irritability, insomnia and brain fogginess.