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
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Grow 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 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 MoreMittens’ Guide to Diabetes in Cats
This month we’d like to look at caring for a diabetic cat as it is an increasingly familiar experience for many cat owners. A recent UK survey suggested that 1 in 200 cats is diabetic. So, who better to guide
Read MoreSowing the seeds
Whilst I work in the garden most days of the week, I appreciate that not everyone is as nutty as I am subjecting myself to these finger-tingling cold temperatures. But, despite the weather we’ve had over the past few weeks
Read MoreGimme Shelter! – making life a little more comfortable for cats who live outdoors
Thankfully we’re gradually getting through winter and looking forward to spring, but it is still important to look out for the welfare of stray, feral or community cats. These are the cats that we are CERTAIN don’t have an owner
Read MoreMarch Gardening
We can all do with a lift at the moment and March is just the month that can lift the spirits. Yes, your eyes aren’t deceiving you – the days are getting longer and once the clocks change, we know
Read MoreHealth & Happiness in the Garden
Interacting with nature has been considered a mental health intervention for quite some time, even being able to see nature from a hospital window has been recognised to improve mood, physical response to medication and recovery time in patients. In
Read MoreDig it…
GARDENING ADVICE FOR THE NEW (AND NOT SO NEW) GARDENER This time last year I, like most people, had no idea what was ahead of us. Not knowing about the future constraints meant I was ill prepared regarding supplies of
Read MoreDewkes of Mumbles – A new independent family run pet store
Dewkes of Mumbles is run by James Bygate, his wife Jane and their manager Sally. They are not only passionate about animals, but also have a wealth of knowledge and a professional net-work to support you and your pet. James’
Read MoreW. Davies Ironmongers Sketty
There can’t be many people that haven’t popped into the ironmongers and hardware shop in Eversley Road at some time. During the lock-down last year, there seemed to be a socially distanced queue outside, every time I passed. It’s a
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 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 MoreTherapeutic Gardening
Sophie (left) from Good Thymes Gardening joins the Bay team this month with her story of therapeutic gardening. I firmly believe in each of us we have an instinctive affinity with nature. I classed myself as a hobbyist gardener for
Read MoreWhat we did on our summer holidays
Not many of us actually had a summer holiday, did we? But despite that and having to face the obvious challenges of working within COVID-19 safety restrictions, our volunteers achieved a HUGE amount during the summer. So, we’d like to
Read MoreDig it – October
Gardening advice for the new (and not so new) gardener Having been caught out with lack of seeds and compost earlier this year, I’ve made a concerted effort to make sure I have everything ready for next spring, just in
Read MoreThe recent situation across the UK, and in the wider world, has seen people looking for ways to improve their outdoor experience at home. Whether that is by taking a staycation or improving their gardens as locations to relax and
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