While most of us were caught up in the pre-Christmas shopping frenzy, Liz and her partner Gareth were sunning themselves in Thailand, where they went island-hopping. This month we focus on Phuket with its stunning white sand beaches and Buddhist
Read MoreArticles from issue : February 2020
Interview with soprano Angharad Morgan
While most of us are still recovering from the excesses of the festive season, 2020 is already shaping up to be a busy time for Swansea soprano Angharad Morgan. In a few short months Angharad Morgan the singer from Loughor
Read MoreTamiya Wild One
I barely touched my computer over the Christmas break, in fact, I can’t even remember switching it on. For me that’s pretty unusual, there’s usually a little bit of online shopping that “needs” to be done – you know, the
Read MoreThe Lighthouse
Emlyn’s choice of film for February is probably not everyone’s cup of tea and has a cast of just three actors; two lighthouse keepers and a mermaid. The Lighthouse will be showing in Taliesin on 17 March 2020. Robert Eggers
Read MoreElbow Pain
Sometimes patients’ conditions cluster and I’ll see a lot of one condition in a short time span. Christmas was this time and I saw a lot of patients presenting with elbow pain. There are two main types of elbow pain. Tennis
Read MorePlease help us fund NEW Gates for the Botanical Gardens, Singleton Park
As part of the Crowdfund Swansea initiative, the Friends of the Botanical Gardens are taking part in a project to raise funds for a new set of gates for the gardens. The aim is to raise £5000 within the four
Read MoreCulinary Causerie
The Greek Acropolis The brightly lit Greek restaurant caught my eye as the traffic crawled along the Kingsway on a wet Swansea evening, and I made a mental note to pop in next time we were eating out. Just a
Read MorePictures at an exhibition – and their connection
CHARLES STARTS OFF THE YEAR WITH AN ARTICLE WHICH FEATURES TWO ARTISTS, AN EQUIVOCATION OF POLITICIANS, AN ACTOR AND A FERRY THAT ARE ALL CONNECTED IN SOME WAY. There is an exhibition at the Glynn Vivian entitled Swansea Stories, which
Read MoreHow can grandparents maintain contact with children throughout a messy divorce in the family?
This is a very common problem and it can cause real anguish for all concerned. When feelings run high it can be hard for the wider family to avoid getting caught in the crossfire of a complex divorce and grandparents
Read MoreThe gift that keeps on giving
Liz was lucky enough to get what she wanted for Christmas this year, although I’m not sure it could have been much of a surprise – a hula hoop must have been pretty identifiable under the Christmas tree. If you
Read MoreZanzibar
Recently Zanzibar has become one of those predictable bucket-list destinations tourists flock to for so-called ‘barefoot luxury’. But if you are prepared to look beyond the clichés of sea, sand and sun and step off the beaten path, you’ll find
Read MoreFebruary Dig it
Here we are at the start of another growing season and a new decade. This monthly article is mainly designed for those new to gardening who are looking to enjoy the fruits of their labours on their dinner plate. For
Read MoreThe Front Room’s Honey and Treacle Tart
Ben, from The Front Room Café, Mumbles, has a fabulous recipe for February. It’s just the right sort of dessert to complete a Valentine’s Day supper, served warm with a large spoonful of clotted cream. Honey and treacle tart Basic
Read MoreDealing with someone with depression
It is estimated that one in four of us will experience a mental health issue during our lifetime. Even if you’re not affected yourself, chances are someone close to you may be, so what is the best way to deal
Read MoreMumbles Railway Remembered
Charles is a researcher and family historian. If you have a question regarding your family history that you’d like to put to Charles, he can be contacted at: swanseafamilyhistory@yahoo.co.uk he’d be delighted to hear from you. This month Charles looks
Read MoreTips to kick start your week for greater results!
SUCCEEDING IN BUSINESS ISN’T ABOUT WORKING LONG HOURS, IT’S ABOUT HAVING THE RIGHT STRATEGIES IN PLACE TO REACH YOUR GOALS AND IMPROVING YOUR PRODUCTIVITY. Being productive means working smarter and prioritising effectively. Remove distractions As Adam Hochschild said “Work is
Read MoreWine recommendations
We’re well into 2020 and if alcohol free February is for you, it’s a perfect time to think about grown-up soft drinks which is a flourishing category in the drinks trade. There are plenty of non-alcoholic soft drinks to choose
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