Over the last year the world has become an uncertain place; as a result anxiety and mental health problems have escalated. Fears, insecurity and loneliness have taken a toll and health professionals have warned that the pandemic is likely to
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Tree Circles
I was contacted last month by readers Mr & Mrs Evans of Tycoch who wanted to know if I had any knowledge of the tree circles planted in the grounds of Sketty School. I went to the original Sketty School
Read MoreThe Great British Staycation…is coming
New research has found that 83% of British travellers would prefer a UK staycation than a holiday abroad this year. Staycations became the thing to do in 2020 especially in Swansea, with Gower named the best staycation location in the
Read More‘Home away from home’ for Gower College Swansea’s international students
Gower College Swansea’s international students, who are aged between 16 and 18, come from countries all over the world. This year we have students from Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Denmark, Germany, Romania, Russia and the United Arab
Read MoreTubular Swells
Tube riding is considered the ultimate manoeuvre in surfing. This is where a surfer positions himself behind the heavy pitching lip of a breaking wave and actually rides inside the space created behind it. Unfortunately, due to the large continental
Read MorePick of the Pops
What’s your special No. 1? Mr and Mrs R. Harris contacted the Bay Magazine. This April, they will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. They wanted to know who was number one at the time of their wedding, 17th April
Read MoreKeeping People and Pets Together Project
The Pettifor Trust has initiated a new project called Keeping People and Pets Together which aims to help people in times of financial hardship by providing them with food and support for their pets. Keeping People and Pets Together aims
Read MoreTaking Control in these times of uncertainty
We all want to make environmentally correct decisions in our lives but need to do so whilst being mindful of the financial cost. In the context of the car that we drive this is made more complex by proposed government
Read MoreSwansea Bay seen through a smartphone
During the recent winter, local photographer (and Bay regular) Nick Smith walked more than a thousand miles along Swansea’s seafront and surrounding areas in search of images for his new book of smartphone lockdown photography ‘Winter Bay’. Bay editor Lesley
Read MoreEaster Cheer
We’re celebrating Easter and the glory of spring this month! It’s finally here and with it, the wonderment of the season. We’re kicking off with bubbly Laurent Perrier Brut Champagne (and the beautiful glass gift set) before moving on to
Read MoreCohabitation Agreements Explained
We often hear the term ‘common law spouse’, however that is not a legal status. You are either married (or in a civil partnership) or not. If a relationship breaks down, being a ‘common law’ wife or husband does not
Read MorePaying my respects to Mr Wilks – The Landrover Defender 110 (2020)
Anglesey, a 260 square-mile island that sits just off the north coast of Wales. It’s rocky, rugged, windswept, and more often than not – in my experience at least – wet. And yet, perhaps strangely, it’s also known for its
Read MoreGrow your Greens
Sophie of Good Thymes Gardening’s philosophy is that you don’t make mistakes in gardening – it’s simply experimenting. This month she shares her experiences of growing long stem broccoli. Mindfulness in the garden, if practiced regularly for a few minutes
Read MoreDepression
Depression is a common mental health problem that causes people to experience low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration. We all have times when our
Read MoreLet the Darkness in ….debut exhibition
Brigid Loizou, founder and curator of the award winning ‘Art at the Hall‘ in Llangathen, launches a brand new permanent contemporary art space in Ffairfach, Llandeilo, with its debut exhibition. ‘Let the Darkness In’ is an embrace of change through
Read MoreLockdown Watchlist No. 5
While cinemas remain closed, we are still reliant on our televisions for small screen entertainment. Here are three more suggestions from Emlyn that he thinks you might enjoy. Le Mans ’66 Lousy title, very entertaining movie. Called Ford v. Ferrari
Read MoreReopening Business Premises and Operating Safely Post Lockdown
As expectations of a gradual easing of lockdown measures grow, attention is turning to reopening business premises safely. Measures required will depend on your specific business operations but plan ahead. Thought should be given to a detailed check of the
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