Articles from issue : October 2021

Every picture tells a story and Murder stones

Family History with Charles Wilson-Watkins

27Sep

Simon’s artwork (left) on the front cover of last month’s September edition of bay, inspired me to look at the history of the WEST PIER. Currently, there are works being undertaken to repair damage caused by Storm Dennis from

The role of grandparents during divorce

Family Law with Paula Tanner - Tiger Law

27Sep

A relationship breakdown can be a really difficult time, and sometimes the grandparents can be forgotten. Grandparents can be a tricky issue for parents on divorce, dissolution or separation. Maybe your ex’s parents were very helpful when you were together,

The Green Knight

The cine files with Emlyn Roberts-Harry

27Sep

It is strikingly, and depressingly, rare for a good movie based on Arthurian legend to come along. The best of the bunch is probably still Excalibur, which is 40 years old; the rest range from the enjoyable enough but very

October Wines

Wine recommendations with Antoinette Milne - Wine for life learning

27Sep

It’s October and autumn is creeping in. Leafy breezes and cool morning starts are par for the course. With Halloween around the corner, we’ve got two very spooky orange wines to try. Don’t miss out on the Gros Manseng white

Ovarian Cancer – The silent disease

Bay cluster network with Reem El-Sharkawi

27Sep

This month we are focusing on ovarian cancer, inspired by following the story of Dr Nadia Chaudhri (left) on Twitter. Dr Chaudhri is a neuroscientist from Montreal who took to social media when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in

The book department

With Dr Alyson Hitch

27Sep

This month we take a trip deep into the world of the creator of The Hobbit, find out what all those Celtic myths and legends are about, discover why hydrogen could solve all our energy problems, and meet the team

Recent Tax Changes

Practical Accountancy with Allchurch & Co

27Sep

We wanted to share the recent tax changes, unfortunately these aren’t favourable changes for taxpayers after a difficult 18 months. However, we believe it is important you are aware of the changes and the financial impact that it will have

French Onion Shephard’s Pie with Puy lentil, wild mushrooms and Paris cauliflower potato mash

Vegetarian recipe with Private Chef Christos

27Sep

This is warm, hearty, vegetarian or vegan, savoury pie, inspired by a traditional British shepherd’s pie with a French twist. I use French Puy lentils because they hold their shape in cooking. INGREDIENTS Filling: 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra

Reversing Prediabetes

With the Herbal Clinic, Swansea

27Sep

You may have been told that you have prediabetes or know that you have raised blood sugar or impaired glucose regulation. Risk factors for diabetes include high blood pressure, being overweight and experiencing high stress levels as well as a

An appreciation of Swansea Parks and open spaces

Walk of the month with Ian Bateman

27Sep

During lock down many city residents enjoyed exploring the streets closer to home, when taking the opportunity to get out and about in the hour of exercise. Ian’s walk this month takes in some of the sights of central Swansea,

Dig it

Gardening advice for the new (and not so new) gardener with Fulke Andel

27Sep

This is the final contribution from Fulke Andel, he has decided that after 8 years of writing his monthly column for Bay it’s time to hang up his trowel. We have loved reading his articles each month, and have learnt

Helping you get the most out of your Mac, iPhone & iPad

Bay mac's help desk with Steve Paris

27Sep

Q: Hi. I really like the latest Mac operating system [Big Sur – MacOS 11], but I used to like having the volume control in the menu bar. Why has it moved to this new Control Centre, and can I get

Win…Win…Win…

Competition time with The Swansea Grand Theatre

27Sep

Bay is delighted to be able to team up once again with Swansea Grand Theatre to give one lucky winner the chance to take their family to the opening night of the pantomime on Friday 10 December. What better way

Honda Jazz

Motoring with Liam Bird

27Sep

I think I might be developing an affinity for Jazz Fiesta, Corsa, Polo, Swift, Fabia, Ibiza, Yaris, Clio… the list of funky-sounding hatchbacks continues to grow, and all are very good too. Surely though, the hatchback with the funkiest moniker

Finland – Feast of islands, forest and lakes

To the ends of the earth with Nick Smith

27Sep

For all it being right on our doorstep, Finland seems so far off the beaten track. Overlooked by even the most curious of travellers, it is an empty, wild and stunningly beautiful country dominated by trees and water. Bay’s Nick

Dry Needling – The new acupuncture?

Gower Acupuncture with Tim Wright

27Sep

Dry needling is acupuncture by another name. In the world of therapies, it’s becoming popular amongst physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and doctors. Dry needling has taken certain aspects of acupuncture and then claimed them as its own so as to differentiate

Weapons of mass destruction or tools of health

Functional nutrition with Carmen Gresa-Alemany - c nutrition

27Sep

In order to obtain essential nutrients, it is recommended that we eat a balanced diet, however if we don’t consume adequate amounts of certain foods we may end up having nutrient shortfalls. Over a lifetime, deficiency in one or more

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