We could all do with a bit of good news – the media is so biased towards telling us the doom and gloom. Liz Hinds found some good news about a donkey called Tommy who had life changing treatment from
Read MoreArticles from issue : February 2022
Watersheds, Glens and Lochs
In our winter issue we recounted Kim Jones’ journey from Brecon to London where he and Tracey were to catch an overnight train to Scotland. What follows is an account of their 10-week adventure as they cycled vast areas of
Read MoreThe Gower Pilgrimage Way (Part I)
Some months ago, the editor of this esteemed publication was approached by one of its regular readers asking whether she would consider featuring in the monthly walking slot, a marathon hike they were planning around Gower. Based on the famous
Read MoreWinter Waves
Hi Guys, well we’re back after our winter break with the first column of 2022. I hope you all had a fab Christmas and happy new year. Since I wrote my last column at the beginning of December, the waves
Read MoreCoQ10 and Statins. What is the relationship?
CoQ10, is short for Coenzyme Q10 and it is found in all cell membranes, but mainly concentrated in tissues with high energy requirements. Heart, skeletal muscle, brain, liver, kidneys, adrenals, pancreas and spleen are some of the main users of
Read MoreHow to succeed in 2022
Many of us will have set targets for the New Year and for the coming months. Maybe you have joined a gym, signed up with a Personal Trainer and decided this is the year that you improve your health. If
Read MoreOn the Marrakesh express
The distant Dark Continent isn’t as far away as we might think, with the coast of Morocco clearly visible from Spain. You can take the easy route and fly there, or you could rough it, as Bay’s Nick Smith did,
Read MoreIn the Beehive…
We are delighted to welcome a new contributor to bay for 2022 – Marcus Treadwell of Garddfach Honey is a Gower beekeeper based in Penclawdd. We can learn a lot from bees and their community; they work as a team
Read MoreTo MRI or Not to MRI
…Well that wasn’t the question if you had back pain at the end of last year. It was all but impossible to get an MRI scan of your back in Swansea…But why? Well I’m not privy to local health board
Read MoreMy Business Philosophy
I used to be all about winning – I was taught from my first day in sales and at the tender age of nineteen, that “winning was the only thing.” “First is first and second is nothing,” were the words
Read MoreGower mussels saganaki with ouzo and feta
Mussels are cheap, quick to cook and sustainable – they have the luxury factor of seafood but at a fraction of the price of clams, prawns or scallops. Mussels saganaki is a traditional Greek appetizer served at every Psarotaverna (fish
Read MoreChanges to Applications for Probate
We have experienced significant delays with the probate service since 2018 when the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) proposed to increase probate fees. The proposals led to an increase in applications following uncertainty around the suggested new fee structure. Delays were
Read MoreA Fresh Approach to Divorce and Relationship Breakdown
Divorce is undoubtedly one of the most difficult events in people’s lives, as well as being one of the most difficult things to talk about. When a marriage ends, the vast number of things to consider can seem overwhelming. In
Read MoreHere’s to a fulfilling February!
February is upon us and warming, rich wines are still required. We’ve a charming Chenin Blanc, a powerful Portuguese red wine that is simply a stupendous value, a calming Corbieres and a fabulous Franciacorta sparkling rose. Our WSET Level 1
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WMW present awards to outstanding motorcycle racer AND successful dealer group An outstanding Welsh motorcycle racer AND a successful car dealer group have been presented with Welsh Motoring Writers’ top awards. Chaz Davies (above left), a native of Presteigne, called
Read MoreCensus update and Baby it’s cold outside
The 1921 census was finally released in January The article published in Bay last March, followed the residents of Cae Banc at the time of the 1911 census, we can now see who is in residence in 1921. You may
Read MoreThe book department…
This month we go on a scenic detour with landscape photographer Vanda Ralevska, discover what all those obscure Gower place names actually mean, and hear the latest on why Covid-19 spells curtains for the 9-to-5 daily grind… BOOK OF THE
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