Limiting the use of plastics is at the forefront of the news these days. Using terracotta pots instead of plastic pots is an obvious answer, as is using fibre pots that break down once planted. However, I’ve found that roots
Read MoreArticles from issue : April 2018
Qs & As with Sally Goldstone
In last month’s edition I raised a number of questions that are often asked by clients seeking advice on divorce and financial settlements. I have had a lot of requests to answer those questions which I shall now try to
Read MoreDoes your garlic do this? – Practical uses for all the family
Garlic has a reputation for being something of a cure all, used to help lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as in the prevention of cancer, diabetes and infection. As a household remedy it can be a saviour. It
Read MoreThrough the viewfinder – Clovelly
Liz took a trip across the Bristol Channel to the North Devon village of Clovelly, and discovered a place that seems to be caught in a time-warp. A visit to Clovelly is like stepping back in time; white washed cottages
Read MoreWalk of the Month – Pembrokeshire Circular walk
IAN HAS AN ABSOLUTE GEM OF A WALK FOR US THIS MONTH. IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN TO STACKPOLE QUAY YOU ARE IN FOR A REAL TREAT; THE ROCK FORMATIONS ARE QUITE SPECTACULAR. By the time you read this, spring
Read MoreTravel Essentials – Dine in style at Llanerch Vineyard
A piece of heaven on your doorstep I’d read various rave reviews and write-ups about people’s experiences at Llanerch Vineyard, so I had high expectations as I packed my bags – ready to see for myself what the fuss was
Read MoreThe Written World
The Melody by Jim Crace (Picador £16.99) Highly regarded British author Jim Crace, was a strong contender in 2013 for the Booker prize. His short-listed novel Harvest was a work of extraordinary power and beauty, a troubling and evocative tale
Read MoreMotoring – Nissan Micra, the all new sporty supermini
It’s been quite some time since I last drove a brand new Nissan Micra, 6 years in fact. So you can hardly blame me if I can’t recall most of what I then wrote about it. It was super-charged as
Read MoreHayfever Hell – The Ultimate Guide
I used to suffer badly with hay fever. For 3 decades it stalked me; sneezing, running nose, itchy eyes I got it all. At school I struggled to concentrate and was in a minority of one who always had a
Read MoreCulinary Causerie
Verve 37 With so many new places to eat out opening in Uplands, it’s good to go back to an old favourite. Verve 37 is a wine bar and restaurant that has stood the test of time – its food
Read MoreThe importance of childhood immunisations
Dr Lamah El-Sharkawi is a GP in Uplands and Mumbles Surgery and her sister Reem El-Sharkawi is a GP pharmacist, both are part of the Bay Cluster Network. This month they look at immunisation in children. The 23rd April marks
Read MoreGDPR – What does it mean for your business
What is GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect from 25 May 2018, and is a data protection regulation that your business needs to be thoroughly prepared for. Your data handling procedures may need to change. It
Read MoreAuto News Geneva Motorshow Special
AH, THE GENEVA INTERNATIONAL MOTORSHOW, THE PLACE WHERE MOTOR-MAKERS GREAT AND GOOD PREMIER THEIR LATEST MODEL, AND WHAT THEY THINK – OR SHOULD THAT SAY HOPE? – WE’LL BE BUYING AND DRIVING IN THE NOT-SO DISTANT FUTURE. Here are just
Read MorePer Ardua ad Astra
This month’s article will be looking at the brief history of the formation of the Royal Air Force, with personal histories and memories. The Latin translation will be at the end of the article. No cheating now! Looking back on
Read MoreBay Travel Club – Royal Mint Experience & Llanerch Vineyard Tour
Bay is delighted to team up with TP Tourism to bring you membership to an exclusive travel club solely for Bay readers. We will in coming months offer day trips, weekend and mid-week breaks. To start us off Tina Price
Read MoreBay Mac’s Help Desk
Helping you get the most out of your Mac, iPhone & iPad Q: I hear the iPhone’s Control Centre can be customised… but how? A: Before we get started, the Control Centre is a menu you can access by swiping
Read MorePostcards from Down Under
Last year I ran a series entitled “Postcards from Down Under” which followed my son Connor’s exploits in Australia Well it’s been 2 years since he left Swansea to try his luck on the other side of the world and
Read More