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While most of us were caught up in the pre-Christmas shopping frenzy, Liz and her partner Gareth were sunning themselves in Thailand, where they went island-hopping. This month we focus on Phuket with its stunning white sand beaches and Buddhist
Read MoreWhile most of us are still recovering from the excesses of the festive season, 2020 is already shaping up to be a busy time for Swansea soprano Angharad Morgan. In a few short months Angharad Morgan the singer from Loughor
Read MoreEmlyn’s choice of film for February is probably not everyone’s cup of tea and has a cast of just three actors; two lighthouse keepers and a mermaid. The Lighthouse will be showing in Taliesin on 17 March 2020. Robert Eggers
Read MoreCHARLES STARTS OFF THE YEAR WITH AN ARTICLE WHICH FEATURES TWO ARTISTS, AN EQUIVOCATION OF POLITICIANS, AN ACTOR AND A FERRY THAT ARE ALL CONNECTED IN SOME WAY. There is an exhibition at the Glynn Vivian entitled Swansea Stories, which
Read MoreLiz was lucky enough to get what she wanted for Christmas this year, although I’m not sure it could have been much of a surprise – a hula hoop must have been pretty identifiable under the Christmas tree. If you
Read MoreRecently Zanzibar has become one of those predictable bucket-list destinations tourists flock to for so-called ‘barefoot luxury’. But if you are prepared to look beyond the clichés of sea, sand and sun and step off the beaten path, you’ll find
Read MoreCharles is a researcher and family historian. If you have a question regarding your family history that you’d like to put to Charles, he can be contacted at: swanseafamilyhistory@yahoo.co.uk he’d be delighted to hear from you. This month Charles looks
Read MoreThis winter has been one of the best I can ever remember. As of writing this, we are up to over 90 days of waves in a row and counting. The Atlantic Ocean has been like a conveyor belt sending
Read MoreThis month we take a trip down the Amazon to meet the indigenous tribes that live along the Xingu river, find out the truth about foxes, and take a maths lesson with Adam Hart-Davis. We also find out why video
Read MoreRegular readers of my column will know how partial I am, as most surfers are to a surf trip. Whether it’s to a far flung destination on the other side of the world, or somewhere closer like Ireland or even
Read MoreThis month Liz Barry takes a stroll around part of the Wales Coastal Path, taking in a section in Pembrokeshire where she discovers a dramatic landscape. Sometimes we can be so captivated by the beauty of Gower that it becomes
Read MoreThis walk is perfect for combining a day out with a spot of Christmas shopping. Llandeilo is only about 45 minutes from Swansea or as Ian suggests, let the train take the strain, which takes just under an hour. When
Read MoreAs progressive rock band Pendragon celebrates 40 years in the business, Nick Smith looks at the role the Bay magazine’s art director Simon Williams played in creating their album art… They may not be as well-known as the monsters of
Read MoreAs this month’s magazine is the Christmas edition I thought we should look at the history of pantomime and why children and adults alike, enjoy this very British festive fun. Pantomimes are usually based on well-known fairy tales. Included in
Read MoreTo celebrate Swansea’s 50th anniversary as a city, the Glynn Vivian has an exhibition called Swansea Stories in which they are showing the largest selection of their permanent collection ever displayed. The Gallery’s collection includes works from the 18th century
Read MoreWell, it’s that time of year again when we all go blank and realise we haven’t a clue what to give our friends and family for Christmas. As drastic as it might seem, why not do something really radical and
Read MoreThis month many of us will sit down on Christmas Day and tuck into a traditional Christmas dinner. Charles Wilson Watkins, our family historian has been looking into the origins of this annual meal. A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being
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