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Dear, Did you know that Chris Rea’s The Road to Hell is actually about the bit of the M25 heading to the M4? Well, while you chew over that fun fact, we broke down exactly there last weekend in the broiling heat, not once but twice. First, a charming Romanian lorry driver came to our aid but could not get the damn anti-thief wheel lock off, though luckily did work out how to use tyre repair foam (you had to push it down and twist, Lucy). He was swiftly followed up by a Highway Patrol chap whose sole job it is to cruise that stretch of the M25 and help people in trouble – or causing it. He’s been doing it for 30 years. He’s seen it all. His lungs must be shot. But as he merrily imparted this top pop trivia while we repacked the boot, I couldn’t help but think that this road may be hell but at least it’s paved with people like him – and Romanian lorry drivers. Have a great week. Photo: 'Grandiflora Rose' wallpaper design by Designers Guild             WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK       SUPERMARKETS AND SUSTAINABILITY They’re not, let’s face it, natural bedfellows, but it’s interesting to see who’s doing what – so we can educate ourselves and shop our food more mindfully.         SWIMMING IN THE CAPITAL Make sure you keep our list of top swimming spots in London handy – you’re going to need it as temperatures reach boiling point once more.          HANGING OUT WITH TED Ted Lasso is cult viewing for many – and delightfully, you don’t have to get on a plane to go and see all the places it’s filmed as it’s right here in Richmond, London. Here’s our guide to Lasso locations.          FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS       Sample the best of London’s foodie scene at Taste of London, which returns to Regent’s Park this June. 14 – 18 June               Got a few million to spare? A utopian private island called Vollebak in Canada is up for auction, home to 11 acres of land and a diverse ecosystem of dense forests. Find out more about the project here.   Book dinner at Outcrop, the new food pop-up at 180 The Strand that’s encouraging us to connect with nature.         Rally some friends and head to King’s Cross for a game of petanque in Lewis Cubitt Square – each pitch can host up to six players.       Catch artists including Tom Jones and Kaiser Chiefs at Hampton Court Palace Festival, which sees artists perform against a beautiful backdrop in Henry VIII’s open-air Base Court. 6 – 17 June         WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH       How can we save our oceans?     Recipes and foraging tips for elderflower season           An immersive Sex and the City experience is coming   Remote escapes to book now in the UK                         Win a Designer Bedroom Makeover Courtesy of Yves Delorme Want to give your bedroom a refresh? You’re in luck: we’ve teamed up with Yves Delorme to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a designer bedroom makeover.                          Sign up for 12 print issues and instant access to every digital edition for only £39               Copyright © 2023 Country & Town House Our mailing address is:​ Country & Town House Studio 2, Chelsea Gate Studios, London, SW6 4QL, United Kingdom