Gone are the days when a slippery slope of rules and regulations about wine & food matching appeared hopelessly impossible to navigate. We’ve come to realise that experimentation is far more progresssive with so many possible pairings to explore. And
Read MoreArticles from issue : March 2021
Pick of the pops
Number one in September 1978 This month not only are we staying here in the UK but also venturing over to the USA. I had a request from American reader, Tammy Brandonisio Tsonis, who wants to know “What was the
Read MoreA short winter escape
Kim and his partner Tracey are back this month with a tale of a bike ride that they did at the end of last year, when the pubs had finally reopened after another lock down. The bike feels heavy, my
Read MoreZambia – into the heart of Africa
To the European traveller, if anywhere could be in the middle of nowhere, it is seldom-visited Zambia. But for those prepared to choose a destination that’s less than obvious, there are classic landscapes and wildlife in abundance. And of course,
Read MoreAcupuncture for Knee Pain
Whilst the knee is a simple hinge joint, it is particularly susceptible to traumatic injury as it absorbs energy between the hips and ankle. And the figures back this up… Knee pain is the most com-mon joint disorder and amongst
Read MoreMother Love
LIZ HINDS’ ARTICLE THIS MONTH WILL RESONATE WITH MOST PARENTS. HOW FAR DO WE LET OUR CHILDREN GO – EVEN WHEN WE KNOW THEY ARE MAKING A MISTAKE? “The only reason I’m struggling on is that my parents have agreed
Read MoreSowing the seeds
Whilst I work in the garden most days of the week, I appreciate that not everyone is as nutty as I am subjecting myself to these finger-tingling cold temperatures. But, despite the weather we’ve had over the past few weeks
Read MoreSuccessful Fasting for Gut and Immune Health
Fasting has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in relation to weight loss regimes. However, fasts have been used since ancient times for their benefits to body, mind and spirit. Muslims fast from dawn until dusk during Ramadan. Christians, Jews,
Read MoreFood and Family
Lockdown has impacted hugely on most of our lives, especially from an eating out point of view. No more popping into the pub or wine bar for a drink before going on to a restaurant for dinner or meeting up
Read MoreHelping you get the most out of your Mac, iPhone & iPad
Q: I’ve seen people with iPhone screens that look radically different from mine, with large images and info where icons should be. What’s up with that and how can I do it myself? A: This is a feature of the recently released
Read MoreProduct testing with a difference
As a surfboard builder, I always look forward to the first few months of the year, not because I’m a masochist and I love the wet and the cold, but because it’s this period of the year that I have
Read MoreGimme Shelter! – making life a little more comfortable for cats who live outdoors
Thankfully we’re gradually getting through winter and looking forward to spring, but it is still important to look out for the welfare of stray, feral or community cats. These are the cats that we are CERTAIN don’t have an owner
Read MoreCensus 2021
Last month in her introduction, Editor Lesley stated that there were 821 Jedi Knights in Swansea at the time of the 2001 census. This year the 2021 census is being undertaken on Census Day, 21st March. I wonder what the
Read MoreMarch Auto News
Glorious example of Ferrari’s legendary GT is confirmed for Silverstone Auctions Race Retro Live Online Auction Silverstone Auctions lot list is rapidly growing full with a range of classic cars, competition cars and automobilia for THE RACE RETRO LIVE ONLINE
Read More‘Let the Darkness In’ at studio Cennen, Ffairfach
Brigid Loizou, founder and curator of the award winning ‘Art at the Hall‘ in Llangathen, launches a brand new permanent contemporary art space in Ffairfach, Llandeilo, with its debut exhibition ‘Let the Darkness In’. The much-anticipated opening of Studio Cennen,
Read MoreSuzuki Ignis Hybrid
Had Suzuki’s award-winning press office lent me the latest version of their Ignis a little later in the year, there’s a possibility that you might now be reading a somewhat different review. And, if they’d lent me a different variant
Read MoreLockdown Watchlist No.4
As lockdown continues to keep our cinemas closed Emlyn selects a few more classics from his favourite film collection. This month we turn to the sci fi genre – and what could be better than a bit of escapism? The
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