Articles from issue : May 2015
Hayfever – May
Hayfever As temperatures climb and the air settles (hopefully), up to 20% of us will be plagued by the dreaded hayfever SO WHAT IS HAYFEVER? Most people know it’s an allergic reaction to pollen. This pollen can come from a
Read MoreMr Marmalade’s Obsession – May
This month Tatiana gives us a step by step guide to making the perfect family supper dish, lasagne. This recipe serves 4 but the ingredients can easily be doubled up to cater for a crowd. Mr Marmalade’s Obsession When I first
Read MoreThe effects of sunlight on our eyes – May
Stephen Evans has been an optometrist in Swansea for the past 32 years. Here he offers TheBAY readers some advice on caring for your eyes this summer The effects of sunlight on our eyes I hope this article will help
Read MoreAll things books – May
Attention Readers! Please note that all books reviewed in this column in every issue are available at the KILLAY LIBRARY Just ring the lovely people there on 01792 516820 to check availability. Killay Library receives an advance list of the titles
Read MoreSAUSAGE AND BUTTERBEAN PIE – May
Rachel Jamison of Nutri Balance Swansea is a nutritionist with over 10 years’ experience. Rachel loves to cook, and has come up with this recipe that uses lots of store cupboard ingredients to create a quick and easy supper dish
Read MoreTravel – May
TRINIDAD Cuba All photos by Liz Liz visits Cuba’s oldest Spanish Colonial town – Trinidad. Her wonderful photographs capture the colourful architecture and people of the UNESCO World Heritage site. In 1988 UNESCO declared Trinidad a World Heritage Site as
Read MoreMotoring – May
Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy Volkswagen Amarok Big isn’t it? If only I’d had a fiver every time I heard that one during my time with the Volkswagen Amarok – who knows, I might just have made enough money to
Read MoreSummer 2015 – May
Summer 2015 Seashore Safaris with Judith Oakley All photographs copyright – Judith Oakley (Oakley Intertidal) Join local Marine Biologist and Author Judith Oakley (Oakley Intertidal), on a FREE, exciting and educational marine-themed event, this summer! Sat 6th June RHOSSILI WORLD
Read MoreLemon Balm; Melissa officinalis – May
Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis LEMON BALM IS AN UNASSUMING HERB WITH AN UPLIFTING LEMONY SCENT; PHYSICIANS AND BEEKEEPERS ALIKE HAVE LONG KNOWN MELISSA OFFICINALIS. The name Melissa comes from the Greek word for ‘honey bee’ and has been used since an-cient
Read MoreBAY Legal matters – May
Getting personal Happily, few of us will be involved in a personal injury case but those who do can benefit from the right advice. Craig Jenkins of GRAHAM EVANS AND PARTNERS reveals what is important to bear in mind. There
Read MoreVaccinating your pets – May
Vaccinating your pets In this issue Geraint tackles the serious subject of vaccinating your pets With the public’s reliance on the internet for information and the huge influence of social media on our lives, clients in veterinary practice are generally
Read MoreCockchafers & Co. – big, bold, and beautiful – May
Dr ISABELLA BREY’S INSECTS FOR THIS ISSUE ARE CHAFER BEETLES, OF WHICH THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT KINDS… Cockchafers & Co. big, bold, and beautiful Also referred to as ‘Maybugs’ because they emerge from hibernation this month, Cockchafers will
Read MorePerennial Rhinitis – Hayfever – May
Perennial Rhinitis – Hayfever Some useful medical advice from Dr Chris who has been a GP in Sketty and Killay Medical Centres for 25 years and is Clinical Lead for Swansea Acute GP Unit in Singleton Hospital. May is my
Read MoreDIG IT – May
DIG IT Gardening Advice for the NEW (and not so new) gardener Crumbs, we’ve had a mild winter and a really warm start to the season. The runner bean ‘tubers’ I’ve been storing in the garage started sprouting back in
Read MoreCulinary Causerie – May
A Second Slice I mentioned last month that there are certain restaurants that I like to reserve for special occasions only. So it was with great excitement that I had the opportunity to visit Slice in Eversley Road again –
Read More“The Man Club” – May
CHARLES FENCOTT of 57 BARBERS in Vivian Road, Sketty knows a thing or two about male grooming. Why not pop in to see him and experience a traditional cut-throat close shave? Rediscovering the barber shop “The Man Club” As well
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