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There are so many events coming-up in Swansea over the next few weeks and Mark has chosen his top five. Gower Walking Festival 2019 Another annual Gower festival makes a welcome return in June, although it does involve a bit
Read MoreThis month, each of the books selected presents new insights into familiar subjects from as literary an endeavour as choosing poems for a new anthology; as identifying the missing third ingredient in successful cooking, to a historian’s view of a
Read MoreDo you ever feel like you are just not quite one of the crowd? Liz Hinds has felt like this at times in her life, so knows how dispiriting it can be to feel unloved and on the outside Three
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 “Life is a blank
Read MoreThis month, Ian, recovering after an epic charity cycle ride, takes us on a walk around Crickhowell that not only takes in the amazing views from the top of Table Mountain, but also returns to the valley floor for a
Read MoreI’ve always loved this time of year. The early summer waves still have a bit of winter power left in them but without the stormy winds and weather, meaning epic conditions for surfing. The sea temp is on the
Read MoreLiz Barry continues her travels through India where she goes in search of tigers. Ranthambore National Park, a jewel in the state of Rajasthan is the go-to place for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers visiting India. It’s close enough to make
Read MoreEmlyn Roberts Harry reckons that his film pick for June will have us rolling in the aisles, but will also move us to tears in the end. That’s quite a challenge, but Emlyn’s previous recommendations have been spot on, so
Read MoreThese days, when we think of Syria the first things that spring to mind are TV images of a country destroyed by civil war, a humanitarian ‘ground zero’ and a place to avoid at all costs. But, decade ago Syria
Read MoreIf someone had told me in 2008 that I would be running a lifestyle magazine back in my home town, I would not have believed them. At that time, I was working in the financial world of Mergers & Acquisitions
Read MoreGERALD GABB is the senior historian of Swansea, and an oracle on the city’s history from its origins to present day. Here he relates the fascinating story of an annual event to walk the boundary of the city that sounds
Read MoreI would like to congratulate Lesley and Simon on reaching the 100th edition of the Bay Magazine. I tried to tie in a centenary anniversary for this issue, but all the major anniversaries have all passed – or have they?
Read MoreMASADA: Mass Suicide in the First Jewish-Roman War By Phil Carradice (Pen & Sword Military £12.99) Events surrounding the massacre at Masada back in Roman times have long been debated. In his new book, Welsh historian Phil Carradice delves into
Read MoreThe Gower Walking Festival 2019 has launched its programme for this year, and there are a super range of walks from 1st – 9th June. There are over 40 walks and activities organised, including walking the Pennant plateau to the
Read MoreThis month Emlyn brings us a round-up of some of his favourite films of the past year. Not all will have made it to our Swansea cinemas, but are now widely available to download or buy on DVD. Spider-Man: Into
Read MoreThis month we’re off to the far-flung Caribbean island paradise of St Vincent and the Grenadines. Dominated by a huge volcano, it is probably best known for being the setting for the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Unlike its busy
Read MoreBOOKER INTERNATIONAL 2019 Shortlist The Years by Annie Ernaux Translated from the French by Alison L. Strayer (Fitzcarraldo Editions £12.99) Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead by Olga Tokarczuk Translated from the Polish by Antonia Lloyd-Jones (Fitzcarraldo
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