Emlyn’s cinema recommendation for May is an action-packed comedy, which is exactly what we need at this time – something a bit light hearted that will make us laugh. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen Nicolas Cage in
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
We have all been moved by the plight of the Ukrainian people and their courage. The Welsh nation has once again shown its compassion and extended a hand of friendship to those seeking sanctuary. It has made us all look
Read MoreWhat’s in a name?
This month Liz is pondering on names and why we sometimes change the ones given to us at birth, or havethem changed for us. It’s hard to imagine Archibald Leach as a romantic heartthrob. Or Reginald Dwight having a number
Read MoreSeafood safari in Sweden
Sweden may not be high on the list of chic holidays to impress your neighbours with, but it’s a feast of coastal pleasures, including some of the finest seafood this side of the Atlantic. It also has the unspoilt air
Read MoreThe Hay Festival Returns – 2 shows to see – and Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Following a two-year absence, the Hay Festival makes a welcome return to Wales’ “town of books” this month. Having switched to online-only during the pandemic – although it did make a brief return in November for a pre-Christmas Winter Weekend
Read MoreGower Pilgrimage Way (Part IV)
Promotion leading up to the official launch of the Gower Pilgrimage Way continues to be ramped up, as by the time you read this, David Pope, the founder and driving force behind this marvelous and exciting concept, will have already
Read MoreFool’s Gold
April may start with a fool but for Welsh surfers, the rest of the month was pure gold. The entire coast was blessed with pumping swells and favourable conditions. Week after week of endless waves filled the ocean, giving everyone
Read MoreThe Book Department
This month we look at how the coolest designers create bedrooms for their kids, take a guided tour of our coastal wildflowers, find out how our lives are becoming more influenced by digital sensing technology, and meet the women behind Scott’s race
Read MoreThe Georgians Part II and Women in Archeology
In this second article about the Georgians, we will be looking at the landscapes that inspired both artists and gardeners. The Georgians collected and placed high value on art, not just landscapes but portraits too. At the beginning of the
Read MoreLocated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, just south of Italy, the tiny island nation of Malta is bursting with points of interest, from the world’s oldest buildings to the backstreet fleshpots of the Second World War. Bay’s Nick
Read MoreSpring Breakers
As winter slowly turns to spring, the water starts to loosen its icy grip and you feel the sun starting to radiate some heat for the first time in months. Oh yes, I love this time of year. The surf still
Read MoreThe Gower Pilgrimage Way Part III
Welcome to stage 3 of the Gower Pilgrimage Way, an epic 50 mile hike linking 17 historic churches on the Gower Peninsula, the brainchild of David Pope, erstwhile Swansea resident and keen walker. This section starts in Llangennith and ends
Read MoreUplands Unite with Ukraine
Dear Bay readers, I’m part of a group of volunteers who live Swansea and are organising an event called the Uplands Unite with Ukraine at the Uplands Tavern on Saturday the 7th of May 2022 commencing at 4pm. Our objective
Read MoreA short history of Golf and Football
This month Charles looks into two of the nation’s favourite sports, golf and football. Golf itself has a long history, even though it’s a little uncertain as to when it was first originated. It was during the 15th century that
Read MoreThe Phantom of the Open
Last month’s Cinefiles recommendation was based on a true story, and so too is this months. It’s another British film and stars Mark Rylance, two things that in our opinion make it a film worth watching. Inspirational true stories about
Read MoreLoving my neighbour
This month Liz Hinds considers the many Ukrainian refugees who will hopefully have arrived in Swansea, by the time we go to print, and reminds us of the need to love them and welcome them. “Have we got any white paint?” I
Read MoreThe Book Department
This month we take a tour of Wales’s castles, revisit our best local myths and legends, find out about our connection to the exploration of Antarctica, uncover the biggest media scandals in science, and look forward to a day when
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