Welcome Hello... ...and welcome to the summer issue of Inspire. Its a fantastic time of year to get out in the garden if you have one, or simply to enjoy the outdoors and bask in the warm sunshine. If youve previously enjoyed gardening but feel unable to continue doing so because of your arthritis, take a look at our feature, Going green. Here, we look at some clever tips and tricks to help you manage your outdoor space without exhausting yourself. Elsewhere, weve got a great feature on getting better sleep, as well as easy ways to start exercising. And wed love to hear what you think of the magazine. Wed be delighted if you could complete our survey online so we can see what readers really want from Inspire. After all, its your magazine. Enjoy the issue! Keep in touCh! Click the images to read about this issues contributors Facebook f Logo Stay up to date with Arthritis Cares latest news and activities all over the UK. For monthly news delivered straight to your inbox, email webmaster@arthritiscare. org.uk or sign up via the website here Follow us online CMYK / .ai Facebook f Logo CMYK / .ai Tracey Lattimore, Editor phil lattimore is a freelance journalist and editor who enjoys distance running, making bread and playing bass guitar in his band. fave summer hot spot? I always enjoy spending time in Italy, especially Tuscany and Sicily, travelling around or just relaxing with great food, wine and culture. heather stephen is an award-winning journalist who lives in East Sussex. She loves singing and acting, and works as a special needs teaching assistant. fave summer hot spot? Malaysia. We first went 16 years ago for my friends wedding and fell in love with the people, incredible wildlife and the stunning scenery. kevin nixon is a photographer who has snapped everything from studio pack shots to portraits of some of the worlds biggest rock stars. fave summer hot spot? La Palma in the Canary Isles. It is so beautiful and unspoiled, with amazing volcanic scenery. A perfect destination for trekking.