A new local charity has been created in the past couple of months. It grew out of a project that was started by Sketty resident Patrick Mulder (right), at the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic. Patrick set up a
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Investing to support business growth
AT PRESCOTT JONES WE BELIEVE IT REMAINS IMPORTANT TO INVEST IN OUR FUTURE, EVEN DURING THESE CHALLENGING ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. Our clients need greater support at present and the appointments below will help us provide this support and give us scope
Read MoreBREXIT
Brexit may not have been at the forefront of Business owners minds this year, however it is happening at the end of this year Coronavirus or no Coronavirus!! The UK formally left the EU on 31st January 2020, at which
Read MoreChristmas and New Year’s Wine Selection
With winter here, warming red wines seem just the thing. CUNE Rioja Crianza 2016 in magnum, is perfect for sharing and is an ideal gift for Rioja lovers. Speaking of gifts, Penderyn has a perfect assortment for those in need
Read MoreSupernova
Emlyn’s choice of film for this issue sounds the perfect antidote to the crazy world in which we find ourselves today. It’s a gentle story of love and devotion through adversity. Let’s hope the cinemas stay open so that we
Read MoreCelebrate small wins
I have worked with many clients over the years. Some have a goal to lose weight, some have a goal to regain fitness, some have a goal to build muscle or have a six pack, some to run a 5k
Read MoreSnow Wonder – China’s paradise of ice
China’s annual International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is one of the greatest winter tourism attractions the world has to offer. Held in the far-flung city of Harbin in the country’s remote north, for all the statues, lanterns and fireworks,
Read MoreDecember & January – Gardening advice for the new (and not so new) gardener
I’m not one to wish my life away, but I have to say that I’ll be glad to see the back of this year. I suspect that I’m not alone in this, but it has been a truly difficult year
Read MoreThe ancient art of storytelling
Liz Hinds loves to tell a story; she’s the author of three books and has a regular blog. This month she looks at storytelling and when to stop foraging for blackberries. ‘Don’t eat that blackberry!’ At the shout from me,
Read MoreAnti-plague herbs
Provoked by Charles Wilson-Watkins’ exploration of plagues throughout history we take a closer look at some of the herbs used in times of plague and why they may (or may not) have been effective. In a world in which there
Read MoreWelsh breakfast canapés
If after reading Dr Alyson Hitch’s review of Kate Probert’s book From Mountain to Sea, you might have been inspired to try some of her recipes. Kate has always been known for her canapés, and here we feature one that
Read MoreMake the most of your child’s potential in these new and challenging times
With the huge disruption to children’s education this year and continued weeks of learning at home, now might be the time to consider investing in your child’s potential with a private tutor. At the Learning Curve, Mumbles, we provide pupils
Read MoreWhat is Tiddles trying to tell you?
With so many people having a cat (or two, or three or more!) in their lives, it is sometimes surprising how little some of us may know of cat behaviour and how best to respond, so I thought a quick
Read MoreCHRONIC PAIN – The latest recommendations from NICE
NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) publishes health guidelines for the NHS. They released draft guidelines for Chronic Pain Management in August this year. These guidelines are up for discussion until they become fixed recommendations in January 2021.
Read MoreLiz Barry photographs on canvas
REGULAR CONTRIBUTOR TO Bay, LIZ BARRY HAS A RANGE OF PRINTED CANVASES AVAILABLE TO PURCHASE. They come in a range of sizes from 12 inches square, up to 36 inches x 24 inches and start at £35 inclusive of vat
Read MoreHelping you get the most out of your Mac, iPhone & iPad
Q: Why is it that when I talk to someone on FaceTime, some-times their image fades and the screen says ‘paused’, yet I can still hear them. Is it something I’ve done? A: Not at all. This usually happens when you’re communicating
Read MoreThe Divorce Process
Whether you are using a solicitor or lay person trying to manage the divorce process yourself, it helps to know what’s involved in the divorce process. When a couple divorce, three different issues may need to be resolved: the divorce
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