Articles in Category : Lifestyle & Leisure

Did you know that the word “calligraphy” literally means “beautiful writing” thought to be from the Greek words for “beauty” (kallos) and “to write” (graphein)? This Summer and Autumn there is a veritable feast of calligraphy where you can over-indulge

The country has been enjoying some glorious weather of late with week upon week of sunshine and settled weather. The beaches have been packed with people swimming and paddle boarding. Unfortunately though for surfers, the great weather usually means calm

We all have songs that remind us of a specific time and place in our lives, of a person or a relationship; and sometimes the feeling can be so strong and the memory so vivid, you could almost physically be

Let’s say you want to lose weight. You and I both know that the easiest way to measure if we are successful is to weigh ourselves. Once at the start, and then during our fitness journey. If the weight on

The Rise of Gru The franchise seemingly as indestructible as the Minions themselves is back after a particularly heavy covid delay, and essentially combines the two branches of it; The Rise Of Gru is, as you can probably infer from

In June the statisticians and boffins at the Office for National Statistics released the first results from the 2021 census.  Here are some of the numbers in relation to Wales. Wales’ total area is 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq. mi) The

Liz Hinds’ method of map reading resonates with many of us; surely following a route in the direction you are travelling makes perfect sense. But as she so rightly points out, you don’t necessarily have to be going on a

A symphony of volcanic mountains, lush rainforest and unspoilt beaches, Dominica is a hidden gem of the Caribbean. It’s also one of the smallest countries on Earth. But as Bay’s Nick Smith discovers, this tropical paradise is the definition of

Steeped in history and surrounded with spectacular views, Oystermouth Castle has long been one of my favourite Swansea attractions. If you’re ever stuck for ideas of where to go and what to do, you can always rely on the fortress

Last year I met Laura Sanford who had set up a business selling end of lines and sample goods that were destined for landfill. Ridiculously, it is cheaper for big brands to dump these goods instead of paying for storage.

This month we head to the Alps with photographer Thomas Crauwels, discover the role Wales’s legendary Rockfield studios played in the annals of music, uncover the history of Welsh food, and learn about why artificial intelligence is going to make