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TAILS ARE WAGGING! The Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Tourism Award Winners
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Carew Castle and Tidal Mill scooped the Best Dog Friendly Day Out/Attraction in the Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards.
WALKIES IN THE PARK CELEBRATED WITH CAREW ‘DOG FRIENDLY’ AWARD WIN Tails are wagging at Carew Castle and Tidal Mill as the attraction has scooped the Pembrokeshire Tourism Award for Best Dog Friendly Day Out/Attraction sam@yourlocalcrowd.co.uk
The popular visitor attraction is run by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. Carew Castle and Tidal Mill Manager Daisy Hughes collected the award at a ceremony on Tuesday May 23 and said: “Everyone at Carew and the National Park Authority is thrilled to receive this award. “We think Carew is a fantastic place to bring your dog for a stroll and we’re delighted that the industry agrees. The annual Dog Friendly Pembrokeshire Tourism Awards were judged this year by Burns Pet Nutrition. Dogs on leads are welcome at both Carew Castle and the Tidal Mill, as well as around the picturesque millpond and causeway where there is a level walking route suitable for all abilities. Daisy added: “Carew Castle and Tidal Mill’s rich history spans over 2,000 years and tells of knights of the realm, kingmakers, Elizabethan intrigue and Civil War devastation. “Today Carew is as perfect for a gentle stroll with the dog and a picnic as it is for an action packed day of family-friendly discovery and adventure.”
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Find out more about dog-friendly days out at Carew at www.carewcastle.com. If you are a dog friendly business in West Wales, please get in touch and let us know what services you provide, so we can add you to our directory found at www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk. info@yourlocalcrowd.co.uk OTHER WORTHY WINNERS WERE: Best Dog Friendly Beach: Amroth Best Dog Friendly town/village: Saundersfoot Best Dog Friendly Pub/ Restaurant/ Cafe: Temple Bar Amroth Best Dog Friendly Holiday Accommodation: Cwm Connell Coastal Cottages Best Dog Friendly Caravan/ Campsite: Coastal Wood Camping
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Guide
THE SHIP INN Tresaith, Ceredigion My firm favourite! Good food, great atmosphere, good ales and a simply stunning vista. The perfect spot to relax after a stroll on the beach and a great place to catch sight of Ceredigion’s famous bottlenose dolphins and porpoises. I’ve spent many happy evenings here watching the sunset over a glass of chilled white… Perfect!
THE HARBOURMASTER Aberaeron, Ceredigion Perhaps not in the perfect position as it looks out to a wall, but a wall situated right on the edge of the idyllic harbour of Aberaeron. A popular and well known watering hole and fine restaurant popular with both tourists and regulars a like, who can enjoy the sights of the colourful houses opposite and boats bobbing…beyond the wall.
THE FERRY INN Poppit Road, St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire A beautiful, historic, riverside pub,
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with a unique beer garden, its very own jetty and two tier terrace overlooking the river Teifi estuary. The food offering is good value and is considered a great and recommended gastro pub for some al Fresco dining.
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Pwllgwaelod, Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire Another of my personal favourites has to be this hidden gem, with a garden claiming to be “the most romantic location in north Pembrokeshire?” Situated on the beach not only offering superb summer sunsets, but a
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known pub for local walkers. With a huge garden, magnificent views, freshly prepared food and good ales, what more can you ask for?
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great selection of local fresh fish and seafood. 500 years old and formally called the Sailors Safety referring to the light it once kept burning as a guide to ships.
LAWRENNY ARMS HOTEL Creswell Quay, Kilgetty, Pem-
brokeshire Affectionately known locally as The Dog, The Lawrenny Arms sits in one of the finest locations in Pembrokeshire, with sweeping views of the estuary towards Cresswell Quay and Carew Castle. A popular spot for boats to tie up for refreshments, but also a well
The Penwig, New Quay, Ceredigion Webley Waterfront Inn and Hotel, Poppit Sands, Pembrokeshire Glengower, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion The Ship (Pentre Arms), Llangrannog, Ceredigion The Halfway Inn, Capel Seion, Ceredigion The Cliff Hotel, Gwbert, Cardigan, Ceredigion Wiseman’s Bridge Inn, Saundersfoot, Pembrokeshire The Sloop Inn, Porthgain, Pembrokeshire The Point House, Angle, Pembrokeshire The Flatrock, Gwbert, Ceredigion The Druidstone, Broad Haven, Pembrokeshire www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk | 5
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YOUR LOCAL PRODUCERS MARKETS
SUMMER FRUIT & VEGETABLES Radishes Arugula Cucumber Beets
Bell Peppers Carrots Zucchini Garlic
Corn Rhubarb Apricots Plums
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ABERYSTWYTH FARMERS MARKET 1st and 3rd Sat of each month, 10am– 2pm North Parade, Aberystwyth 01559 571730 ABERYSTWYTH COUNTRY MARKET Thursdays 9.30am – 12.30pm, Market Hall, Aberystwyth ABERAERON FARMERS MARKET Wednesdays 9am – 2pm, Alban Square, SA46 0AQ. ABERAERON COUNTRY MARKET Tuesdays 8.45am– 12.30pm, Peniel Chapel, SA46 0DG ABERPORTH COUNTRY MARKET Tuesday 8.45am– 12pm, Village Hall, Aberporth SA43 2EL LAMPETER FARMERS MARKET Fridays 9am– 2pm, Market Street, Lampeter SA48 7DR LAMPETER PEOPLE’S MARKET 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, Victoria Hall, Lampeter SA48 0BU LLANDYSUL COUNTRY MARKET Fridays 9.30am– 12.30pm, Sacred Hands Spiritual Centre, Llandysul SA44 4BS LLANGRANNOG LOCAL PRODUCERS’ MARKET Wednesdays, end of May to October Ship Inn Car Park, Llangrannog, SA44 6SL NEW QUAY COUNTRY MARKET Fridays 11am-12.30pm. Memorial Hall, New Quay, SA45 9QQ TREGARON COUNTRY MARKET Alternate Tuesdays 9am-1pm. Memorial Hall, Tregaron, SA25 6JL
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ST DOGMAELS LOCAL PRODUCERS’ MARKET Tuesdays 9am– 1pm. St Dogmaels Abbey Visitor Centre SA43 3DX
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Cherries Blackberries Nectarines Strawberries
Peaches Tomatoes Passion Fruit Melon
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FISHGUARD COUNTRY MARKET Saturdays 8am– 1pm. Fishguard Market Hall, Fishguard HAVERFORDWEST FARMERS MARKET Fridays 8.30am–2pm Riverside Quay, Haverford West SA61 2LJ MANORBIER COUNTRY MARKET Wednesdays 10am– 12pm (1st Wednesday of the month only October-April) Jameston Community Hall, Jameston SA70 8QG NEWPORT MARKET Mondays 9am– 1pm March – December Market Street, Newport SA42 0PH PEMBROKE COUNTRY MARKET Thursdays 9.30 am -1pm. The Town Hall, Main Street, Pembroke SA71 4JS TENBY COUNTRY MARKET Fridays 9am– 12pm. St John’s Church Hall, Warren Street, Tenby SA70 7LB
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CARMARTHEN FARMERS MARKET Fridays 9am– 4.30pm. Red Street, Carmarthen CARMARTHEN PROVISION MARKET Wednesdays 8am– 2pm; Saturdays 8am– 1pm. Market Way, Carmarthen SA31 1QY LLANDEILO COUNTRY MARKET Fridays 8am–12pm. Civic Hall, Crescent Road, Llandeilo SA19 6HY; Last Saturday of month 9am to 4pm Top Car Park, Llandeilo, March to December. LLANDOVERY OPEN AIR MARKET Fridays 9am–4.30pm. Market Place, Llandovery NEWCASTLE EMLYN COUNTRY MARKET Fridays 9.30am–12.30pm. Newcastle Emlyn Football Club, New Road, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9BS
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A delicious icecream sundae from The Hive, Aberaeron
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TACKLE THE GARDEN
DRINK THE VIEW From some amazing beer gardens
GET ONTO THE WATER
Having some quiet time with my dad sailing. Taster sessions available at www.teifiboatingclub.co.uk
SPINNING CLASSES at The Shed, Cardigan 07812 106268 Booking essential
GET TO A FESTIVAL
...but deciding which one is a task!
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From local markets
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SHOP FOR SOME SPARKLE
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A large selection of Clogau Gold from Trysordy Cymru, Aberaeron
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EXPLORING
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LEARNING NEW SKILLS ...on a patisserie workshop
Getting of the beaten track to relax and explore
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Health & Wellbeing
NOURISHING BEAUTY! @ylcrowd
GLOW WITH CHOCOLATE Now you need no excuse to eat chocolate as apparently Cocoa hydrates the skin, making it firmer and more supple. Dark chocolate contains high levels of antioxidants, flavonols. It’s suggested that eating chocolate that’s at least 70 percent cacao, a couple of squares a day, should be enough to improve skin luminosity. Happy days! PREVENTING WRINKLES The protein found in yoghurt and from eating dairy helps skin become firmer, and firm we skin mean fewer wrinkles. Eat a single serving of youghurt daily to make your complexion smoother. POMEGRANATES ARE PACKED WITH ANTIOXIDENTS Namely, Polyphenols, which fight free radicals and regulate skin’s blood flow, giving it rosiness. One pomegranate or a few glasses of juice daily should do the trick. Pomegranet products, when applied to skin, help smooth lines and moisturize. WONDERFUL WALNUTS Full of omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are known to improve skin’s elasticity. These little beauties are also loaded with copper, a mineral that boosts collagen pro-
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HOMEMADE HONEY AND OATMEAL FACE PACK Regular usage of this oatmeal face pack combats the dryness of the skin keeping it supple and moisturized. A quick recipe for making an excellent homemade face pack You will need 2 tablespoons oatmeal 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons milk Method 1. Add the honey to the oatmeal and mix thoroughly. 2. Add the milk and make a paste of desired consistency. 3. Apply the face pack on your skin and let it dry naturally on your face for about 15 minutes. 4. Wash it off to discover softer, moisturized skin. duction. Snacking on a handful of walnuts each day could improve your complexion’s texture. FIGHT CROW’S-FEET WITH PEPPERS It’s been suggested that the antioxidants in yellow and orange veggies can decrease skin’s sensitivity to the sun resulting in fewer wrinkles, especially around
the eyes. So stock up on those healthy peppers to toss into your salads. SUNFLOWER SEEDS OFFER PROTECTION Packed with vitamin E, sunflower seeds keep your skin supple by protecting its top layers from the sun. They’re also rather tasty, eat a handful daily. CLEAR SKIN WITH KIDNEY BEANS High in zinc, offering great healing properties. Fab if you suffer from the odd spot. Studies have shown that creams containing zinc are effective at clearing outbreaks, so get your regular intake of zinc by including kidney beans in your diet. LOOK YOUNGER WITH OATMEAL Known to helps keep your blood sugar stable, and fuller for longer. Oats are an exceptionally good skin healer. See our Oatmeal and Honey Facepack, inset. CALM REDNESS WITH GREEN TEA “Very high in antioxidants, proven to reduce redness and inflamtion. Sip at least one cup of green tea a day, and fight redness.
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Health & Wellbeing
5 TIPS TO DEAL WITH REVISION AND EXAM STRESS! It’s exam time and unless you are Mr Cool, there are no ways around it – most people find them extremely nerve racking and quite stressful. But help is at hand, below are 5 simple tips to help you to revise (and remember!) and to calm those nerves on that all important day. Leanne Bird
1. EAT WELL Eating the go to chocolate bar and crisps, pizza or chips and curry sauce may seem like ‘just what you need’ or an ‘essential energy boost’ but these foods will actually leave you feeling sluggish, heavy and make it harder to concentrate (even if you get an initial sugar rush from the chocolate). Making sure you are maintaining a good healthy diet and making sure you don’t skip meals is really important for helping you to concentrate and retain information . It doesn’t need to be tasteless, just energy packed and full or vitamins and minerals. Why not start the day with sardines or egg on wholemeal toast and steamed spinach or try porridge with fresh fruits – particularly darker varieties such as blueberries – and seeds?
2. EXERCISE
You may try and convince yourself you don’t have time but when you are staring at your notes reading the same sentence over and over again, that is when you have time. Just a 10 minute brisk walk around the block could save you hours of staring and procrastination, helping you to become more stress resilient , and getting some fresh air in nature will also help to restore your brain function .
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4. MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF
Try to make a revision plan, making sure there is time in there to do what is good for your wellbeing, whether it’s kicking a ball about, dancing, singing or even knitting! Also, make sure you plan in plenty of time to sleep and don’t be tempted to burn the midnight oil.
5. EQUAL BREATHING EXERCISE
If you feel everything is getting on top of you, or its exam time, try a deep breathing exercise to calm your body and mind, reduce the impacts of stress and allow you to bring your focus back to what you are doing . Ensuring you are sitting up straight take a deep breath in for 4 seconds through your nose, expanding your chest and abdomen, and then exhale for 4 seconds through your nose. Repeat this at least 3 times. Above all else, make sure at this time that you look after yourself. A tired, worn-out and poorly fed body and brain isn’t going to allow you to perform to your best!
3. MEDITATE
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Regularly meditating has been shown to improve your ability to be attentive and less anxious and therefore take in more . Why not try this 1 minute meditation to start with http://exerciseyourfreedom.
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SHEDS The outdoor grown-up den, somewhere to retreat, hide, indulge in hobbies, create, or just have some peace in your own company. Love them or hate them, most of us have them! sam@yourlocalcrowd.co.uk
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n The word ‘shed’ has the same origin as ‘shade’. In Anglo–Saxon times a ‘scead’ was a place of rest in a shady place. n Believe it or not there are about 12 million sheds in Britain, yes thats right 12 million. My father has 6 of them!
n In 1995, a 15–year–old boy was arrested for trying to build a nuclear reactor in his parents’ shed. He wanted to earn his Boy Scout Merit Badge and thought that was the best way to do it! n The garden shed was voted into the Millennium Dome’s national identity display as one of the top symbols of Britishness. n 1 in 5 Brits admit to spending time in their shed to escape their partners, with 21% of people preferring to spend time in a shed than with their in-laws. n 12 % Brits feel at their happiest when spending time in their sheds.
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n Authors Rudyard Kipling, Agatha Christie and Roald Dahl all wrote in their sheds. Dahl famously banned children from entering his shed by telling them that ferocious wolves lived inside! Not forgetting Dylan Thomas of course.
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n 1/3 of men think having a shed has a positive effect on their relationship!
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PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI Available from March – May from fruit and vegetable growers or your garden, this versatile vegetable is a great vehicle for soaking up a good dressing, or just with some good salty butter melted on it. 2 tsp toasted white or black sesame seeds 1 very finely chopped fresh red chilli Mix all the dressing ingredients together. Steam or cook the sprouting broccoli until just tender, drain and toss in the ingredients whilst still warm, serve straight away or cool. You can omit the chilli if you don’t want that heat, and add a handful of chopped fresh coriander/squeeze of lime for something different.
SPROUTING BROCCOLI AND FETA TART I love to make tarts all year round, they are a fabulous way of celebrating what is in season and some of the delicious local cheeses we have here in Pembrokeshire. Pastry 280gr plain flour 120gr unsalted butter pinch salt Cold water Filling 300ml double cream 2 large whole eggs 2 large egg yolks S&P Handful steamed and well drained purple sprouting broccoli, sliced into long, thin pieces 150gr crumbled feta cheese (Cothi Valley Goats make local feta, called Veta, from their goats milk – you’ll find them at St Dogmaels Local Producers market) Rub flour and butter together until you have a fine crumb, add salt and enough water to bind the crumbs, roll into a tight ball, cover and leave for 1 hour in fridge. Preheat oven to 180 degrees Flour a large chopping board and roll out pastry to ½ cm thick to fit a 23cm flan tin (preferably with
a removable base) and place in tin. Prick base with a fork, line with non-stick baking parchment and fill with baking beans. Cook in oven for 20 minutes, until slightly browning, take off baking parchment carefully (retaining beans) and pop uncovered pastry back in oven for 4 minutes. This process seals the pastry and stops it going soggy when you add the wet ingredients. Allow to cool. Mix cream, all eggs, S&P together. Place pastry in tin on another baking sheet, IF the pastry leaks this will stop a big mess in your oven. Arrange broccoli and feta evenly in bottom of baked pastry case, pour cream mixture over and place back in the oven for roughly 20 minutes, turning half way through, until filling starts to brown and is set. Serve warm, or cold, with salads or as part of
a picnic. Use this recipe but change the fillings, I love slow roast tomatoes & smoked Caerphilly, wild garlic and soft goats cheese, chargilled courgette with Perl Las. Any questions about growing your own or recipes please feel free to follow me on twitter @ gossifer and ask away! Catering enquiries to gossifer@ hotmail.com Author: Jennifer Goss of Our Two Acres
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SESAME BROCCOLI SALAD One of my favourites, the sprouting broccoli really shines in this salad, you can substitute it for regular broccoli, French beans or mange tout at other times of year. 400g or a good handful of sprouting broccoli Dressing: 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp light soy sauce
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BLOOMING GLORIOUS! With the weather warming up and the garden really getting going, there are a million and one jobs to be doing around the garden before settling down with a cup of tea (or a glass of Pimms) and really enjoying your outdoor haven.
Summer’s here, and the question is not so much ‘what to do’ as ‘what to do first’ to keep on top of the garden and ensure you have some time to enjoy relaxing outside too. Here’s our guide to some of the major jobs that need to be done. CUT THE GRASS - Some insist on regimented stripes, while others take a more ‘free form’ approach. However you do it, cutting the grass regularly is an inevitable part of the summer. Spread the clippings in shallow layers on your compost heap, or spread them at the base of hedges to prevent weeds growing. PEST CONTROL - If you are enjoying the warmer weather, you can guarantee that the garden pests will be out in force. Blackfly and aphids thrive in warm weather. GREENHOUSE CHIC - Don’t forget that it’s possible for your greenhouse to get too warm. You can paint special shade paint on the panes, and if the forecast is for high temperatures, try hosing the floor in
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the morning to TOP TIPS create humidity 1. Water – water during the day. everywhere! WATER, WATER 2. Cut the grass EVERYWHERE - 3. Keep an eye on the Even with all the greenhouse rain we had over 4. Watch out for pests the winter, the 5. Regular hoeing will garden needs to keep the weeds down be kept watered. 6. Prune your spring Avoid watering -flowering shrubs in the heat of 7. Add instant colour the day and be with hanging baskets mindful of your and summer bedding overall water 8. Support tall or consumption, floppy plants with using rainwater stakes stored in water 9. Start to harvest butts or domes- 10. Take advantage of tic grey water drier weather for where possible. maintenance jobs HOE, HOE, HOE… - The weeds will try to flourish in the summer months just as much as the plants you want to be in your garden, so regular hoeing will keep them under control. Little and often is a better approach than blitzing everything in one hit. CLEAR UP AFTER SPRING - Spring-flowering shrubs
Keep on top of dead-heading to prolong flowering
will be ready for pruning by June. As bedding and repeat flowering perennials get going, keep on top of dead-heading to prolong flowering. SUPPORT TALL PLANTS - Your plants and flowers will make the most of the warmer temperatures to do what they do best – grow. Make sure you keep an eye on taller plants, or those that have a tendency to flop, and stake them to avoid damage. ADD INSTANT COLOUR - The summer is time to celebrate colour and vibrancy and planting out summer bedding and positioning hanging baskets will bring an instant holiday vibe to your garden, making everything cheerful! A LICK OF PAINT - With drier weather comes the opportunity to give a bit of TLC to any exterior woodwork, benches, picnic tables etc. Take the opportunity to add a coat of paint or wood preservative. REAP THE BENEFITS - Those of you who were organised enough to get planting early will be able to start harvesting the first crops – early potatoes, lettuces and radishes will start to become available from your plot. Above all – enjoy your garden over the next few months!
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THE GUILDHALL MAKEOVER Sleeves were rolled up at the Guildhall when Celtic Sustainables joined forces with Menter Aberteifi to start the decoration of the impressive Great Hall. www.celticsustaonables.co.uk
The Grade 2 listed building in the centre of Cardigan town was reopened in 2008 after a £2.5 million restoration. After nine years of weddings, concerts, dances and public meetings, the Great Hall interior was in need of a facelift. The Guildhall is Grade II* listed and has been at the centre of the town’s community since it was opened in 1860. The building was renovated under the Townscape Heritage Initiative, which funded the regeneration of many of the town’s historic buildings between 2002 and 2007. Celtic Sustainables, who supply natural and eco-friendly decorating and building renovation products from their base in Parc Teifi, Cardigan, donated the paint and their expertise. Julian Beynon-Lewis, Managing Director of local, not for profit community company, Menter Aberteifi, who manages the Guildhall said.... “After eight years of heavy use the Great Hall was in need of redecoration. It’s important when working on an iconic heritage building like the 157 year old Cardigan Guildhall to use sympathetic materials so we approached local
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company Celtic Sustainables. We were delighted when they very generously supplied a range of Earthborn clay based paints and their considerable expertise and advice. We found Earthborn Paints to be of superior quality and very easy to work with and we would have no hesitation in recommending them for anyone else undertaking a project of their own. “ ‘When we approached Celtic Sustainables for help they did not hesitate to offer all the paint needed to redecorate the room and have even spent time helping us with the work and advising us on care of the building,’ said Ann Stokoe, Guildhall Manager. ‘Their positive response is very much appreciated and has enabled us to fit the work in between client bookings to keep the disruption to a minimum.’ Glyn Hyett, Director of Celtic Sustainables, said: ‘It ihas beena pleasure to be involved in the redecoration of this grand community space. With historic solid wall buildings it is vital to keep the walls breathable so that the walls dry out a healthy indoor space is
maintained. I Earthborn claypaints are perfect for that purpose.’ Earthborn Claypaint is a unique eco paint with a luxurious, ultra-matt finish for walls and ceilings. The beautiful range of traditional and contemporary colours are soothing and inspiring. Health and environmental benefits are unbeatable, too - Claypaint is virtually free of VOCs and other harmful emissions, odour free, totally oil free and highly breathable - perfect for traditional buildings. The Menter team chose Humpty Dumpty Eggshell for the skirting boards, Yum Yum and Posset Claypaint for the walls and an eggshell white paint for the 7 large windows in the hall. The colour scheme is light and uplifting and brings the hall to life; perfect for all the shows and weddings that take place in the Hall. Call into our showroom at Unit 9, Parc Teifi, Cardigan, SA43 1EW 01239 623506 www.celticsustainables.co.uk
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Above, Glyn Hyatt and his team from Celtic Sustainables pictured with Julian Beynon-Lewis of Menter Aberteifi at the newly painted Guildhall, Cardigan.
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Whats On FOOTLOOSE, SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE 19 JUNE
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BALLET EXERCISE (recurring) 10am @Cardigan Guildhall
BALLROOM CLASSES (recurring) 6.30-9.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
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JIVE CLASS (recurring) 7.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
KIDS CREATIVE DANCE CLASS (recurring) 4:15 - 5:45 pm @Small World Theatre
BALLET EXERCISE (recurring) 10am @Cardigan Guildhall
BEULAH CAR BOOT SALE (recurring) 8am @SA43 2JA
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THE SIMON & GARFUNKLE STORY 7.30 pm @Swansea Grand 01792 475715
PILATES (recurring) 5:30 - 6:30pm @Small World Theatre
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AQUA EXERCISE (recurring) 6 - 7pm @Cardigan Swimming Pool
MERCURY Ultimate Tribute Band 7.30 pm @Swansea Grand
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LLANDOVERY OPEN AIR MARKET 9am–4.30pm. @Market Place
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CAR BOOT SALE
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KETTLERCISE (recurring) 9.30-10.30am @Cardigan Swimming Pool
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BALLROOM CLASSES (recurring) 6.30-9.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
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FRIDAY
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SUNDAY
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SUNDAY
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CAR BOOT SALE
BALLET EXERCISE (recurring) 10am @Cardigan Guildhall
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WORKSHOP
SALSA CLASSES (recurring) 7.30-9.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
CAR BOOT SALE
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COMEDY
THEATRE
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BEULAH CAR BOOT SALE (recurring) 8am @SA43 2JA
THURSDAY
Cardigan, Ceredigion
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WEDNESDAY
SWANSEA, CARMARTHENSHIRE
SWANSEA, CARMARTHENSHIRE
SERIOUSLY DEAD 7.30 pm @Swansea Grand 01792 475715
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11am - 5pm @Pemroke Castle
DREAMBOYS 7.30 pm @Swansea Grand 01792 475715
TUESDAY
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TENBY, PEMBROKESHIRE
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MONDAY
FOOTLOOSE 7.30 pm @Swansea Grand 01792 475715
KNIGHT SCHOOL
SATURDAY
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FITNESS/DANCE
THEATRE
Cardigan, Ceredigion
ABBA 7.30 pm @Swansea Grand 01792 475715
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FRIDAY
Cardigan, Ceredigion
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LIVE MUSIC
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FITNESS/DANCE
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FITNESS/DANCE
FITNESS/DANCE
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LLANARTHNE HALL, CARMARHENSHIRE
TENBY COUNTRY MARKET 9am– 12pm @St John’s Church Hall
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ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION
DREFELIN, CARMARTHENSHIRE
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EVENT
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FITNESS
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SATURDAY
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LOCAL PRODUCERS’ MARKET (recurring) 9am– 1pm St Dogmaels Abbey
FRIDAY
LIVE MUSIC
THURSDAY PRODUCERS MARKET
WEDNESDAY
PRODUCERS MARKET
FITNESS
ADULT HULA HOOPING (recurring) 5.45pm @Ceridwen Centre Call Jess 07976 152357
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FITNESS/DANCE
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PRODUCERS MARKET
MONDAY
FITNESS/DANCE
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BEULAH CAR BOOT SALE (recurring) 8am @SA43 2JA BEULAH CEREDIGION
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Police News
DYFED POWYS POLICE LAUNCHES CCTV Dyfed-Powys Police, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn has begun the work to review and consider the plan for implementing new CCTV across the Force area.
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Health Board, Natural Resources Wales, Fire Service and Dyfed-Powys Police have met to give consideration to what would be the most effective CCTV infrastructure, based on the information held by all agencies. T/Assistant Chief Constable Pam Kelly said: “We are working together as a team, considering where the highest risk and demand is within the County and we will follow this same approach of talking and sharing information together as we roll this model out across the counties. “CCTV cameras are of a much better quality compared to those that were utilised many years ago, therefore, there is a strong likelihood that there will be a reduction in the number of cameras utilised, without compromising on the level of coverage we can achieve. “The cameras will be placed in areas where our communities encounter the most problems and will help in making sure that vulnerable people and our wider community are kept safe.” Read more fromDyfed - Powys Police at www. yourlocalcrowd.co.uk/articles
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This work is beginning in Carmarthenshire, with a model soon to follow across the four counties we serve. Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn, pictured, said: “I am delighted that one of my key priorities for delivery is underway and I look forward to the force-wide review of CCTV across all counties being progressed. “I do not intend to simply switch the old cameras back on, but instead look to see which areas will most benefit from CCTV. Communities and their focal points have changed since old infrastructures were put in place – we need to ensure that the cameras are in the places they should be in, according to today’s needs. “We will roll this out gradually across the counties and ensure we make the most of our learning as we go - key partners working together to get this right now, will keep people safe for years to come.” Representatives from Carmarthenshire County Council, Carmarthen and Ammanford Town Councils, Hywel Dda
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THE TROUBLE WITH TOOTHPASTE If you’ve stood in front of a shelf full of toothpaste unable to decide which one to buy, you’re not alone. There’s a wide range of toothpastes on the market – different brands and different flavours, all claiming to achieve different things. How do you decide which is right for you and your family?
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The Trouble with Toothpaste If you’ve stood in front of a shelf full of toothpaste unable to decide which one to buy, you’re not alone. There’s a wide range of toothpastes on the market – different brands and different flavours, all claiming to achieve different things. How do you decide which is right for you and your family? What’s in toothpaste? Most toothpastes contain the following: • Detergent – to kill the tooth attacking bacteria and create the foam we associate with brushing • Thickening agents – to put the ‘paste’ in toothpaste • Artificial sweeteners and flavourings – to make the toothpaste taste nice and fresh • Anti-drying agents – to prevent the toothpaste caking up • Abrasives – to help remove left over food and stains from our teeth • Fluoride – to strengthen enamel and protect teeth from plaque acids In addition, toothpaste manufacturers will incorporate different ingredients to address things like sensitivity, and tartar control.. Sensitive Toothpaste The active ingredients in ‘sensitive’ toothpaste help reduce the pain that eating or drinking certain things can trigger. If you do have sensitive teeth, it’s worth checking with your dentist that there is no underlying issue that needs treatment, Otherwise, regular and ongoing use of a sensitive toothpaste can reduce sensitivity. Tartar Control If you already have a build-up of tartar on your teeth, you’ll need to get it removed by your dentist. However, tartar control toothpaste includes ingredients to help
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prevent plaque turning in to tartar and building up in future. Whitening Whitening toothpastes will contain more ‘abrasive’ ingredients to scratch stains off tooth enamel. Although many of us want whiter teeth, the abrasive nature of these toothpastes could cause long term damage, so you might want to consider the alternatives of professional cosmetic dentistry [https://pembrokeshiredentalcentre.co.uk/tooth-whitening/]. Children’s Children’s toothpaste contains less fluoride than ‘adult’ toothpaste and is less abrasive, reducing damage to tooth enamel. Perhaps the most important extra ingredient in children’s toothpaste are the flavours that encourage your little ones to brush better! You may find that you see the benefit of using a toothpaste specifically aimed at a problem you are experiencing, or of choosing a toothpaste that offers to target several oral hygiene issues at once. However, it’s also worth bearing in mind that provided you choose a toothpaste approved by the British Dental Association, you will be brushing with a paste formulated to keep your teeth healthy. If you can’t decide which toothpaste is right for you, or you’re worried about a dental issue, the best thing to do is to speak to your dentist or hygienist. He or she will be able to talk to you about the right kind of toothpaste to use, and about dental hygiene and brushing in general, to help you keep your teeth and gums healthy for longer. If you’d like to make an appointment to speak to one of our dentists here at the Pembrokeshire Dental Centre in Newport, please call us on 01239 820083.
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