Continuing with her journey through west Scotland, Liz and her partner Gareth travelled to the Isle of Skye, capturing its rugged beauty with her camera Skye is the largest of the islands in the Inner Hebrides, and its history stretches
Read MoreArticles from issue : August 2020
Draper, Dressmaker, Milliner and Seamstress…
Your starter for ten – what is the connection between the Statue of Liberty and sewing? 2020 will be remembered, for the Corona virus pandemic, the lockdown that we were placed under that lasted for weeks and weeks, and the
Read MoreOh Gee! – Mercedes Benz G-Class
The fact that I can remember building a scale model of the Mercedes Benz G-Class when I was around the age of thirteen might go some way to giving you an indication of quite how long it has been around.
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ASTON MARTIN CELEBRATES MILESTONE MOMENT AS FIRST DBX DRIVES OFF THE PRODUCTION LINE 9 July 2020, St Athan, Wales: Just over four years since Aston Martin announced its investment in a brand new manufacturing facility at St Athan in Wales,
Read MoreStill Summer in Swansea (Part II)
We’ve got some delicious summer sampler suggestions for you this month! It’s always exciting to discover new wines that really move you. We’re kicking off with a refreshing Cremant Rose from the Loire that will sharpen you up, next on
Read MoreAugust – Gardening advice for the new (and not so new) gardener
It’s now that time of year; you’ve worked hard though the COVID lockdown, so the most important thing to do now is to enjoy your garden; heady scents, glorious colours, an abundance of fruits and vegetables and hopefully some sunshine
Read MoreBaywatchlist 2
With cinemas still not open at the time of going to press Emlyn has a few more film recommendations available on demand. I have watched a few of Emlyn’s picks in the past month and have broadened my horizons from
Read MorePAIN mechanisms in headache & migraine
If I had a gun pointed at my head and someone was to ask me what is acupuncture best at treating. I’d reply without hesitating “headaches and migraines”…. Well I may have hesitated a bit as acupuncture is great for
Read MoreThree Cliffs Circular
This month Ian Bateman takes us on a route that will be familiar to many. It is a hilly walk but with some spectacular views as a reward for your efforts. There are a couple of places to get refreshments
Read MoreGoing wild in Galapagos
Cast adrift in the vast reaches of the Pacific Ocean, hundreds of miles west of Equador, there’s a small group of innocuous volcanic islands shrouded by equatorial fog. Welcome to the legendary Galapagos Islands, home to the most extraordinary creatures
Read MoreResidential Property – What’s New?
It’s hard to believe that our lives could have been so changed in peace time as they were in lockdown. As we emerge, albeit gingerly, the restrictions are being lifted. At the time of writing, house moves are now permitted
Read MoreSmoked haddock with seaweed & Welsh rarebit crust
Why not combine two Welsh favourites in one dish? Laverbread and Welsh rarebit go deliciously well together and the addition of the smoked haddock is a bonus. This month’s recipe comes courtesy of Graffeg’s ‘Flavours of Wales – The Seaweed
Read MorePilchard – a very special Community Cat
Good to meet you I first met Pilchard last winter when the weather was cold, bleak and wet. As I arrived with Karen, the kind person who’d contacted us and is one of her carers, Pilchard wobbled up to greet
Read MoreLockdown fatigue
This month Liz ponders on life after lockdown, and her fantasies of being a pirate or a cowboy. In the course of one dog walk Husband managed to compare me to both a pot-bellied pig and a smelly old woman.
Read MoreTea, Torque and The Italian Job – a visit to Iain Tyrrell’s Workshop
If you search for Iain Tyrrell on YouTube you may well find yourself stumbling upon some slightly grainy footage of him singing It Had to be You on America’s NBC, after having first been introduced and then accompanied by jazz
Read MoreHow to positively impact your health
The past few months have been difficult. Many of us are ‘working from home’ and that can get a bit tedious. As a result, we may be getting up later than usual, going to bed later than usual, snacking more
Read MoreIs moving a business online really the answer to success?
Many small businesses have felt the pressure to move their business online due to the unexpected economic challenges resulting from the pandemic. In some instances, moving online can bring significant benefits and help avoid the risk of having to close
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