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THIS MONTH OUR INTREPID MOUNTAINBIKER KIM JONES DESCRIBES HIS EXPERIENCE WITH THE EARLIEST TRAVELLER’S HOSTELRY, THE SIMPLE AND LITTLE KNOWN BOTHY. THIS 18TH CENTURY WORD DESCRIBES A SMALL HUT AVAILABLE AS A MOUNTAIN SHELTER TO FARM WORKERS AND TRAVELLERS. PREPARE
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SWANSEA CATS PROTECTION ARE LOOKING FOR LOVING HOMES FOR THESE CATS Alfie (right) was rescued from a multi cat household that the RSPCA had been alerted to. We helped them by taking 4 of the cats from this house-hold. Alfie
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Most of us encounter trees every day, but despite their size they have a habit of blending into the background to such a degree that they are seen but not noticed as we go about our daily lives. Occasionally
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SOME IGNOBEL THOUGHTS: At the beginning of a new literary year, I usually review the work of the winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, awarded in December annually to outstanding
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During late winter, most insects are conspicuous by their absence. But they are only temporarily hidden away, biding their time until the arrival of spring, when rising temperatures and renewed plant growth will allow them to go about their business
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AT BAY MAGAZINE WE HAVE OUR OWN MR B WHO IS LICENSED TO THRILL – OURS ISN’T BOND…IT’S BIRD. THIS MONTH, LIAM’S MISSION INVOLVED THE VERY LUXURIOUS ASTON MARTIN DB11 A glance at Google maps earlier in the week, followed
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Alex Wood trained in Acupuncture at the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in 2001. Alex studied under some of the most respected teachers and authors in the field of Chinese medicine including Giovanni Maccioca, John & Angela Hicks and Peter
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Part 1 – Respiratory Infection We share the air we breathe with all other living organisms on the planet. The air connects and unites us in a dynamic cycle, with plants drawing in carbon dioxide and giving out oxygen upon
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Get (your) Back into Shape We are full of good intentions, particularly at the beginning of each New Year. We aim to exercise more, eat healthily, quit damaging habits and generally be nicer to ourselves. When it comes to starting
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Rachel Jamison of Cool Beans Cookery School has an alternative to fish cakes recipe that should satisfy that vegan Friday night is fish night feeling, with no worries about whether they came from a sustainable source. INGREDIENTS: 1 can of
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Lamb need not be perceived as a fatty food; there are plenty of lean cuts available for the health conscious foodie or fitness fans. It’s an excellent source of high quality protein, zinc and iron – all essential parts of a balanced
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Eccentric Gin I love my job. It’s the not knowing what’s going to pop into my inbox every day – the diversity of the people who get in touch. Last month I received an email from Rob Higgins. Rob is
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Fran Rushworth grows dye plants in her garden in Bridgend and sells plant dyed items in the shop ‘Crafts by the Sea’ in Ogmore by Sea. You can read about her successes and failures on her blog wooltribulations.blogspot.co.uk. Here Fran
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Perfect days are a really rare occurrence in surfing. There are so many variables that need to come together – all at just the right moment. Things such as wind, tide and swell all have to align in just the
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During my stay on the island of Skiathos last summer, I travelled to the nearby islands of Skopelos and Alonissos. The day-long cruise aboard the Agios Nikolas only allowed me a taste of the culture and history that these beautiful
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I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and New Year and that you’re now feeling adequately refreshed and ready to meet your new challenges head on, with renewed vigour and enthusiasm. No? Nor me! This is my third article,
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Liz Hinds is an experienced author in both Christian and secular publications. Liz is also a regular blogger – you can keep up to date with her musings at liz-and-harvey.blogspot.co.uk. This month Liz wants to love and be loved. ‘Alexa,
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