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According to ABTA, 76% of travellers booked their holidays on-line in 2016. All well and good if you want a beach holiday in Spain, but what if you want something a little more luxurious, adventurous or further afield? “But”, I
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Sometimes a chance encounter can be one of the most fortuitous of meetings. Some years ago when we first started the magazine, I did what many fledgling business owners do and got up at an unearthly hour of the morning
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With Christmas looming ever larger I’ve found myself annoyingly humming the 12 Days of Christmas. So I got to thinking what would my 12 Days of Christmas look like. I’m old enough to not really want or need material things,
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This November marks the 99th anniversary of the ceasefire on the Western Front and the 98th anniversary of Remembrance Sunday To coincide with the 2018, 100th anniversary of the Cease Fire, I am working on producing new research material which
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Like herbs, mushrooms have been used medicinally for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians associated mushrooms with immortality, restricting their use for only the pharaohs; the Aztecs consumed sacred species in holy rituals. Traditional Chinese physicians held medicinal mushrooms in
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I think we can officially say it’s nearly Christmas so it is perfectly acceptable to talk about gift shopping and presents. I am one of those sickening people who have probably finished their shopping by the time this goes to
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Last year I wrote about my visit to OLD CASTLE FARM in Tonna, where Ian and Cheryl Roberts rear free-range bronze turkeys. I had placed an order for a bird and was eagerly awaiting its delivery. It was to travel
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NEI (UK) LIMITED IS WALES’ LONGEST ESTABLISHED LONG HAUL TOUR OPERATOR AND HAS SPECIALISED IN ARRANGING HOLIDAYS TO INDIA AND SOUTH ASIA FOR 25 YEARS Owners Peter Rees-Jones and Eric Holliday (right) had often wondered what would be an appropriate
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Publishing schedules being what they are, you’ll probably be reading this in the depths of winter, your thoughts full of Christmas and your nose full of the heady scent of pine trees, Brussel sprouts, and an egg-nog or three. By
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Although no longer at Fairy Hill in Reynoldston, Andrew Hetherington and Paul Davies are still involved in the industry with their wine distribution business. With Christmas in mind they have some great suggestions for wines to complement your festive menus,
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Throughout 2017 Bay’s front covers have featured one of our many contributors, each illustrated by our in-house designer/illustrator Simon Williams. This month we have chosen to feature a gentleman who is loved by children and adults around the world. Santa
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I am often asked about the best types of exercise to either help improve spinal flexibility or avoid back problems. In general, exercises which build on one group of muscles while neglecting their counterparts are likely to build an imbalance
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IAN’S WALK FOR THIS ISSUE IS THE PERFECT ANTIDOTE TO AN OVERDOSE OF MINCE PIES. IT HAS SOME GREAT VIEWS – JUST REMEMBER TO WEAR STURDY FOOTWEAR My favourite time to go walking is undoubtedly early morning. Ideally when it’s
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MOLLY is a physiotherapist with special interest in neurology, helping people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Here she tells us about the PD WARRIOR exercise program One significant issue I have found when working with people with PD is the de-conditioning
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If turkey isn’t for you this Christmas here are two great alternatives. Rib of Welsh beef or leg of Welsh lamb would certainly be crowd pleasers. Christmas Rib of Welsh Beef Ingredients Rib of Welsh beef on the bone 45ml
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Many of us worry about our elderly parents and how they cope with looking after themselves as they grow older. From personal experience, I know how important it is to provide them ways in which they can maintain their independence,
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Christmas shopping needn’t be a chore if you can combine it with an afternoon out, and maybe a spot of lunch. My destination this year will be Ystradgynlais, where there are some great places to buy unique gifts for all
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