Research has shown that people put on more weight in December than any other month in the year. That makes sense, right? December is the month full of Christmas parties, catching up with family and friends, nights out, evenings in
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History of Pantomime
As this month’s magazine is the Christmas edition I thought we should look at the history of pantomime and why children and adults alike, enjoy this very British festive fun. Pantomimes are usually based on well-known fairy tales. Included in
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VOLVO ENTICES BRITISH CAR BUYERS WITH ONE YEAR’S FREE ELECTRICITY OFFER Volvo’s aim is to maximise the fuel and emissions-saving potential of its hybrid technology by encouraging people to plug in their car and keep the hybrid system’s high-voltage battery
Read MoreHave yourself a healthy merry Christmas
With Christmas around the corner, while WHAM! is playing on the Christmas playlist we tend to overindulge at this time of year. The festive season is supposed to fun and enjoyable however some may find this time pretty stressful. Here
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Booking a table at Mumbles’ newest restaurant was an achievement in itself; with less than 30 covers they were in high demand. But my perseverance paid off, and I secured a Thursday night table. We’d been invited to the Môr
Read MoreThe Glynn Vivian – Swansea Stories
To celebrate Swansea’s 50th anniversary as a city, the Glynn Vivian has an exhibition called Swansea Stories in which they are showing the largest selection of their permanent collection ever displayed. The Gallery’s collection includes works from the 18th century
Read More20 years of first-class service
Established in 1999, C.G.S Garage Doors has been giving a first-class service to people in the Swansea and surrounding areas for 20 years. The business is based on customer satisfaction, providing top quality doors and repairs with a high
Read MoreThe Book Department
Well, it’s that time of year again when we all go blank and realise we haven’t a clue what to give our friends and family for Christmas. As drastic as it might seem, why not do something really radical and
Read MoreCompleting your Self-Assessment
As the 31 January 2020 approaches its important to set time aside to complete your 18-19 self-assessment tax return and pay your tax bill (if you are required to submit a self-assessment by HMRC). We wanted to share some common
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SWANSEA – SALUTE TO A CITY SANTA SMILES! Jingle bells, jingle bells . . . yes Christmas is coming at us at a terrific rate of knots. It seems like only yesterday that we were wishing one another a Happy
Read MoreLights, Camera…Monsters! – Filming ‘Hard to Kill’ in Swansea
Back in 2016 James Iles got in touch with Bay to tell us about a film he’d made in Swansea which featured a giant conger eel – Congaaargh! We went along to a screening in Brewstone in Uplands and thoroughly
Read MoreThe Origins of Christmas
This month many of us will sit down on Christmas Day and tuck into a traditional Christmas dinner. Charles Wilson Watkins, our family historian has been looking into the origins of this annual meal. A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being
Read MoreWelsh beef steak with baked camembert & blackberry ‘jam’
What could be nicer than a tender steak smothered in gooey cheese? This recipe from the guys at Eat Welsh Lamb and Welsh Beef combines a succulent sirloin and a classic French camembert with a fruity addition. It’s simple to
Read MoreInclusivism
This month Liz looks at racism, sexism and inclusivism and how we should all try to be a little kinder to each other – even when they are supporting the other side. ‘There may be troubles ahead…let’s face the music
Read MoreOur year with Toby: A Christmas Tail
To round off another busy year at Swansea Cats Protection, I thought you’d like to hear about one very special cat we were privileged to help on his journey to a wonderful new life with Margaret and Craig. Toby’s plight
Read MoreUnderstanding the Probate process
Losing a loved one can be a confusing and difficult time. Not only will you deal with grief, but often you are faced with dealing with their financial affairs. We would suggest you establish early on if the deceased
Read MoreOtters, eagles and rainbows – An Island Odyssey
Kim Jones and his partner Tracey have recently returned from a trip to the Hebridies in Scotland, where amongst other things, they experienced flying sheep, beautiful beaches and of course whisky galore. “You look as if you have been
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