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Age Shall Not Wither Us, The Richmond Magazine, June 2026
Getting old is not supposed to be fun. But Prue Leith is having a ball. The author and chef talks to Deana Luchia about loving the later years When Prue Leith appears on Zoom wearing her trademark chunky jewellery and brightly framed glasses, she’s immediately chatty, fun and down to earth. She breezily waves off an interruption from her husband, John – who is keen to tell her about a spillage in the kitchen – informs me that exercise is “too boring and takes up too much time
Deana Luchia
Jun 15 min read


Bold as Brass, Essential Surrey magazine, March 2025
Mastering the horn can take years. But Ben Goldscheider finds the whole thing a blast. Deana Luchia hears him tune up for the Barnes...
Deana Luchia
Mar 1, 20254 min read


Sir John Rutter's Christmas Celebrations, Essential Surrey magazine, December 2024
Deana Luchia talks to one of Britain’s best-loved composers about carols, choirs and the need to get music into schools. I'm glad to...
Deana Luchia
Dec 1, 20245 min read


Lights, camera, action! Essential Surrey magazine, September 2024
Richmond Theatre hosts acting classes for the over 50s. Deana Luchia takes to the stage. Wednesday morning and I’m already in the bar. At...
Deana Luchia
Sep 4, 20243 min read


Passion on a plate, Essential Surrey magazine, August 2024
Deana Luchia finds out what inspired four self-confessed foodies to start their own businesses Passion, imagination, determination and...
Deana Luchia
Aug 1, 20244 min read


The Armchair Mystery Man, Essential Surrey magazine, July 2024
It’s murder on the leafy streets of Richmond. And bestselling author Anthony Horowitz is the man to blame. Deana Luchia catches him...
Deana Luchia
Jul 1, 20245 min read
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