Underactive bladder function in association with sciatica? You may have symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome… “Cauda What?” I hear you ask. The Cauda Equina (horse’s tail in Latin, which is of no significance to us) describes the nerves in the
Read MoreArticles from issue : March 2018
Auto News
A third of uk motorists use their car as a mobile pantry 33% of motorists carry shopping and food around in their car. Women are the worst offenders for keeping their cars stocked with food and drink supplies 5% of
Read MoreBay Mac’s Help Desk
Helping you get the most out of your Mac, iPhone & iPad Q: So what’s so special about the Mac’s latest system update? A: Every year Apple updates its operating system in fundamental ways, either internally (better security for instance),
Read MoreSeven natural ways to soothe a sore throat
Burning pain, swollen tonsils, difficulty swallowing; a sore throat can make life a misery. The most common cause of a sore throat is bacterial or viral infection but catch it early and it needn’t be something that lingers 1. SAGE
Read MoreThe Written World
ONCE MORE—WITH FEELING! It is a great pleasure to present four Titans of contemporary English literature, who, following the precept of the Bard himself (who was not averse to pinching his plots from classical, historical and fictional works), have retold
Read MoreMountain bike trails
The Rhinogydd Kim Jones headed off to North Wales to the Rhinogydd in late Autumn last year. It’s an area that is overshadowed by Snowdon both literally and figuratively – but according to Kim it is well worth exploring Llyn
Read MoreVegan Recipe
Jamaican black bean and jackfruit burritos with tomato and chilli salsa and cashew cheese sauce Jackfruit is related to figs and breadfruit and grows in tropical areas of Southeast Asia, Brazil and Africa. While it is a fruit, its consistency
Read MoreThrough the viewfinder
Bhutan – Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon Liz Barry has been travelling again, this time to the Buddhist kingdom of Bhutan where she found a country that fiercely guards its traditions but embraces global development. Bhutan is a Himalayan kingdom,
Read MoreCulinary Causerie
Hoogah Cafe Bar Kitchen Hoogah opened in Brynymor Road towards the end of last year – and since then it was on my ‘go to’ list. As you approach it, you’re greeted by the sight of hundreds of twinkly fairy
Read MoreBack to Nature—-A Welsh perspective
That wonderful Welsh publishing house, SEREN BOOKS, takes us on a walk on the scenic side with two books to gladden the heart of any lover of the natural world. From the novelty of Celtic names for the stars in
Read MoreIf you’re still struggling to decipher quite what the difference between a 4×4 and crossover is, all will be revealed, it would appear, at your local car wash. After driving Kia’s new Stonic during a week in which the weather
Read MoreHinds’ Sights
Inner Beauty Do you have to be beautiful to be loved? Song writer Al Dubin certainly thought so when he wrote his 1933 hit ‘Keep young and beautiful’ – ‘it’s your duty to be beautiful, if you wanna be loved’.
Read More100 Years of the Vivian Hall at Blackpill
Bob Cuthill, Chairman of the Vivian Hall Trustees gives a brief history of the hall and brings us up-to-date on planned events in 2018 to celebrate its 100th birthday Since 1918, the Vivian Hall on Mumbles Road in Blackpill has
Read MoreTo the ends of the earth
Southern Comfort, slow and easy style IT MAY NOT BE AS FASHIONABLE AS THE EAST COAST’S NEW YORK CITY, AND IT MAY NOT BE AS TRENDY AS CALIFORNIA IN THE WEST. BUT SOUTH CAROLINA’S ‘LOW COUNTRY’ IS A SLICE OF
Read MoreDo you really need a divorce lawyer?
This month Sally Goldstone looks at whether a solicitor is really necessary when divorcing. Sally has 27 years’ experience as a family lawyer and her work focuses primarily on divorce and the division of family finances. In recent years there
Read MoreEpic day of waves at the bay
Tuesday the 13th of February was a truly epic day of surf at Langland Bay. The weather, the waves and the wind combined in perfect harmony (a rare thing in Wales) to produce exceptional conditions for the art
Read MoreThe Cine Files
FILM REVIEW Black Panther Emlyn’s film pick for March is Black Panther, a science fiction/fantasy, American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Emlyn’s previous recommendations have ranged from Paddington Bear to Planet of the
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