Build your very own bean house What’s a spring garden without a bean house? Country Living notes they are perfect for a spring garden as they’re easy to grow, require little to no maintenance, high-yielding, and they
Read MoreArticles from issue : March 2019
Opera is one of my big passions in life. But at the same time, I appreciate it’s a topic of conversation guaranteed to make some of my friends’ eyes glaze over and cause them to swiftly change the discussion to
Read MoreA Fresh Approach to Divorce and Separation
When people come in to see me one of their main concerns is what is to become of them personally, practically and financially. In addition to the burden of dealing with the turbulence of the significant change to their lives
Read MoreBAY Mac’s Help Desk
Helping you get the most out of your Mac, iPhone & iPad Q: I’ve heard about the iPhone X’s new depth of field camera effects when taking photos, but it doesn’t seem to work for me. A: This new feature – which
Read MoreMoney can’t buy me love
This month Liz ponders on the Beatles’ song – which explains how great wealth doesn’t necessarily brings great happiness ‘It must be a hotel,’ I said. ‘Or a retirement complex,’ Husband suggested. ‘Whatever it is it’s going to be enormous.’
Read MoreArizona – America’s Wild West
If you ever get fed up with the image of America as a place of political scandal, consumer electronics and pulp TV, maybe it’s time to head out into the wilderness that is Arizona, take a hike along the trail,
Read MoreDo you need an accountant?
Are you Considering Self Employment? Since 2001, the number of self-employed workers in the UK has been on the up, and they now account for more than 15% of the population. Since 2001, the number of self-employed individuals between the
Read MoreNeutering your cat: Please don’t litter! Keep calm and neuter on!
Whatever witty slogan we use to attract your attention, by the time you read this article, kitten season will have begun in earnest. Now of course as a volunteer for Swansea Cats Protection, my head can be turned by the
Read MoreSnippets March 2019
SECRET SWANSEA LISA TIPPINGS The history of Swansea stretches back to the establishment of a Viking trading post at the mouth of the River Tawe and the settlement was granted a charter following the Norman conquest. In the 18th and
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THEME ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 FESTIVAL OF SPEED Goodwood is thrilled to announce that the theme for the 2019 Festival of Speed presented by MasterCard, which takes place from 4-7 July, will be “Speed Kings – Motorsport’s Record Breakers”. Motorsport has
Read MoreThree Rhapsodies In Blue
What a pleasure is the sight of a beautifully designed book jacket—-and what a potent argument against digital books. On my desk are these three slim, exquisite volumes, each from a different publisher, all lyrical in content and all covered
Read MoreBeauty Parlour Syndrome
Do you ever feel dizzy when you stretch your head backwards? Beauty Parlour Syndrome is a phenomenon whereby when you extend your neck backwards to have your hair washed, the vertebral arteries carry less blood, resulting in dizziness. The medical
Read MoreCulinary Causerie
Positano There’s a new Italian restaurant in town – Positano has opened in J Shed making this area of SA1 quite the place to come to eat. Positano has made its home in the space vacated by Café Twocann at
Read MoreWhen a plan comes together
Winter getaways have been a fixture of the Welsh surfing scene for decades. Since the early 60s, surfers have looked to warmer climes for a little respite from the long cold winter months. Destinations like Morocco, the Canaries and Sri
Read MoreCircus Circus
The Netherlands National Circus will be arriving in Swansea at the end of March. Look out for the big-top setting up home on the Recreation Ground on Mumbles Road from Tuesday 26 March until Sunday 31 March. Showtimes will be:
Read MoreWIN a pair of tickets to The Solid Silver 60s Show
AT SWANSEA’S GRAND THEATRE Bay is giving you the chance to WIN a pair of tickets to watch the Solid Silver 60s Show at the Grand Theatre on 19th April. Featuring original popstars of the era, Peter Noone of Herman’s
Read MoreIf you witnessed someone having a seizure, would you know what to do?
Epilepsy Action carried out a survey where they asked 2000 people in the UK “if you saw somebody was having an epileptic seizure, would you know what to do?” And over 40% of people responded they would not know how
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