A CD anthology of the best 80s rock and pop music from local bands has been released by Swansea-based record label Lavender Sweep. And it’s a cracker, says Nick Smith. ‘Fragments of Hope, Volume 1. Sounds and memories from the
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Festive Favourites… that aren’t pantos!
The Art Scene with Mark Rees
Does Christmas really get earlier each year? On the Swansea stage it certainly feels like it, because while pantomime season might still be a month away (oh yes it is – but more on that in December!), there are still
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Knives Out
The Cine Files with Emlyn Roberts-Harry
If you love a whodunnit then Knives Out will be on your watch list for this winter. With a stellar cast this modern-day murder mystery will keep you guessing until the final reveal. Knives Out will be in Vue Swansea
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Northward bound through Namibia
To the ends of the earth with Nick Smith
If you really want to get off the beaten path, head to northern Namibia, home to the famous desert elephants and the Himba people. Bay’s Nick Smith did just that, on a two-week expedition across the vast expanse of the
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WIN a family ticket to the Peter Pan Pantomime
Swansea Grand
Bay is delighted to team up again with the Swansea Grand Theatre to give one lucky family the chance to see this year’s pantomime PETER PAN on the opening night. We are off to Neverland this year, in swashbuckling adventure
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The events of October
With Dr Rupa Dave
This month Dr Rupa Dave, a member of the small community of Indians resident in Swansea writes on the many events that took place last month. Rupa is well known as a surgeon in Singleton Hospital, Swansea, where she works in
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Faith and Free Ice Cream
Hinds' Sights with Liz Hinds
This month Liz writes on one of her favourite subjects – ice cream. I’m sure many of you have happy memories of Forte’s Ice Cream Parlour in Mumbles but do you remember the FREE post war ice cream? Do get
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Hit the road Jack
Surfing with Chris 'Guts' Griffiths
With summer turning slowly into autumn and the night’s drawing in, the Atlantic Ocean starts to awaken from its sleepy summer of calm tranquility. September marks the beginning of the hurricane season for the Caribbean and Florida. These powerful storms
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Great British High Street Award
With Russell Greenslade - Swansea Bid
High Five for Swansea High Street. Let’s give it a big hand The news that Swansea High Street is in the running to win a coveted Great British High Street Award has raised spirits and raised eyebrows in equal measure.
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The issue of life and death
With Liz Hinds
Bereavement and how we cope with it has been on our minds at Bay in recent months, and Liz Hinds’ article for October addresses this very subject. Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone, Prevent the dog from barking
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A visit to the Egypt Centre
By Dulce Engel (volunteer since 2014)
Coincidentally, as we were planning our travel feature to Egypt with Nick Smith, a request came in from a Dulcie Engel, a volunteer at the Egypt Centre in Swansea University. Dulcie is keen to promote this award-winning museum and to
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The Curse of Halloween Jack
The Art Scene with Mark Rees
This month Mark interviews Swansea filmmaker ANDREW JONES about his latest feature film As the nights draw in and an autumn chill fills the air, October is very much the time of year for watching scary movies with the lights
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Through the viewfinder with Liz Barry
This month Liz continues on her travels in Croatia and discovers how a once war-torn country has been rebuilt, but still retains its scars. In my recent journey, island hopping in Croatia, the opportunity arose to take a trip to
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Dreamcoat by Matthew G. Rees
Local Talent - Short Story
Bay was delighted to be contacted by Matthew G Rees regarding his newly published collection of short stories Keyhole. Matthew lives in Swansea and was recently awarded a PhD in Creative Writing at Swansea University. Keyhole is published by Three
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The Day Shall Come
Cine Files with Emlyn Roberts-Harry
Emlyn’s film choice for October will have us laughing uneasily as we realise that in a world of conspiracy theories and fake news, this film is based wholly on truth. It’s been nine long years since Chris Morris released Four
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Ancient Egyptian Adventure
With Nick Smith
Ancient Egypt is the world’s greatest tourist attraction. Everyone wants to visit the pyramids of Giza, the valley of Kings and Abu Simbel. But is it worth it? Bay’s Nick Smith went on a quest to find out. It’s virtually
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Family History
With Charles Wilson-Watkins
This article, which I hope will tickle your taste buds, covers Italian food and takeaways. Buon Appetito Italian cuisine is quite common in our kitchens, but before we discover how pizza ended up on our tables, we will look at
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