Swansea and District branch of Cats Protection is opening a second charity shop to boost much needed funds. We are very excited that we have managed to acquire a prestigious location in Mumbles near the new Oyster Wharf development. The
Read MoreArticles from issue : August 2017
Water
There is more water in our bodies than any other substance. At birth we consist of up to 80% water and with age we dehydrate to about 65%. We depend on water to function. Every cell in the body is
Read MoreNewlyn Fish Festival
LIZ KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT THE PERFECT PHOTO-OPPORTUNITY, AND THE NEWLYN FISH FESTIVAL PROVIDED HER WITH PLENTY OF SCOPE. YOU’LL HAVE TO GET YOUR SKATES ON IF YOU WANT TO CATCH IT THIS MONTH August Bank Holiday Monday,
Read MoreDig it
Now it’s that time of year; you’ve worked hard for months, so the most important thing to do during August is to enjoy your garden; (weather permitting!) heady scents, glorious colours, an abundance of fruits and vegetables and hopefully more
Read MoreWIN lunch and more at Cwm Deri Vineyard – Pembrokeshire
LIZ VENTURED INTO PEMBROKESHIRE TO SUSS OUT A WELSH VINEYARD AND SAMPLE A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE Cwm Deri Vineyard, Estate and small holding is situated in the beautiful Pembrokeshire National Park at Martletwy just outside Narbeth. The Vineyard
Read MoreBay Health Cluster Network
We have been extremely busy over the past few months recruiting to our new multi-professional team covering all eight practices. Andrew Jones is our Bay paramedic under-taking house calls for those who are truly housebound, assessing patients and liaising with
Read MoreBody Street
I can’t be the only person to have stopped at the lights on the Kingsway junction with Princess Way and seen the sign for Body Street with its tagline “20 minutes is enough” and thought ‘What is that all about?’
Read MoreSnippets for August
SWANSEA REVISITED DAY TRIP DELIGHTS There was a time when around this point in the calendar, people from all walks of life seemed to set off on a coach trip. Every street, shop, works or social club had their own
Read MoreCulinary Causerie
Jamaican Jills Sometimes I wonder how restaurants fall under my radar. I love spicy food, but for some reason I hadn’t been to a Caribbean restaurant, until just recently As we approached Jamaican Jills on a hot and humid July
Read MoreVariable Virtuosos
With only 14 native species of crickets and bush-crickets, one would not expect there to be a particularly wide range of looks and habits, but as it happens these elegant relatives of the more familiar grasshoppers come in all shapes
Read MorePostcards from Down Under!
My son Connor is spending another yeari n the land of Oz and is having a fantastic time. Here he updates us with his latest news explaining the experiences he had competing in his first surfing competition for quite some
Read MoreDoctor in the House
Today, we take the care and services that the NHS provides us with for granted, but if you think getting an appointment to see your doctor is difficult now, think how it was in medieval times This month I am
Read MoreText Neck!
We ignore the influence that our 5Kg heads have on our unsupported necks as we constantly hold our heads in front of our body by bending our necks Standing upright with good spinal posture, results in the weight of our
Read MoreMatthew Neve (pictured right) from Three Crosses, Swansea, was a Senior Aircraftman in the Royal Air Force before being discharged in 2004. His mental health difficulties have led to a number of challenges including depression, and a lack of self-worth
Read MoreThe Big Sick – Film Review
THIS MONTH EMLYN ROBERTS-HARRY REVIEWS THE BIG SICK – A ROMANTIC COMEDY ABOUT A SUBJECT THAT SIMPLY SHOULDN’T BE FUNNY – BUT IS We see loads of biopics and Oscar-baiting historical dramas with the ‘based on a true story’ label
Read MoreThe Code Challenge – WIN £3000 IT Equipment
PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS ACROSS WALES ARE BEING CHALLENGED TO WIN STATE OF THE ART IT EQUIPMENT FOR THEIR SCHOOLS BY DESIGNING A COMPUTER GAME The DVLA Code Challenge is aimed at all primary school children aged 7-11 in Wales. Teams
Read MoreChinese Tempeh/Tofu Balls
This month Rachel of Cool Beans Cookery School shares her recipe for delicious plant based tofu balls Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil / 1 pack firm tofu /Tempeh / 1 large clove garlic, crushed / 2 spring onions and 1
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