YLC Your Local Crowd - October 2016 - Digital Magazine by YLC Your Local Crowd

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Promoting and supporting local business in print & online

DIGITAL MAGAZINE

HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

PLUS WIN A MEAL FOR TWO at Hammet House page 19 PLUS your regular guides, reviews, green advice & much more....

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INSIDE Spooky facts, creepy cakes & the perfect pumpkin pie

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Editors Letter

It’s that time of year again, where we dig out the scary costumes, experiment with facepaints and celebrate all things spooky for the month of October. In this issue, we’ve included some interesting facts surrounding Halloween. If you are holding a party, we’ve some great ideas for Creepy Cupcakes, and if like me, you are left with a mountain of pumpkin pulp, we’ve some great recipes. Waste not want not! Also inside this issue, you’ll find all our regular columns covering, interiors, sustainable living, health, gardening, a couple of tried & tested reviews along with some local articles we know you’ll find interesting. And don’t forget to enter our PRIZE DRAW to win a meal for two at Hammet House. At Your Local Crowd we strive to promote local and encourage our readers to support local by using the services found on their own High Street. If you find a useful business featured, please don’t forget to mention Your Local Crowd when making your enquiry. On behalf of the team at Your Local Crowd we hope you enjoy this September Digital Edition and don’t forget to enter our PRIZE DRAW on page 16 to win dinner for two at Hammet House.

I’d love to hear from you to discover your business & events or just to hear

your views on Your Local Crowd. Email the team on info@yourlocalcrowd.co.uk. or get in touch via Facebook or Twitter. Don’t forget to check out our website where you will find our magazine archives, articles & interviews of local interest, recipes, what’s on guides and not forgetting, our directory of local businesses, but most importantly LOVE, SHOP & SUPPORT LOCAL! 19 - ENTER OUR PRIZE DRAW!

Features & Guides:

Contents

• Spooky Tales 6&7 • Your recommendations 14 • Creeky cupcakes 8 • Pumpkin recipes 20

Interiors: Janey Evers • Autumn tones

Cover image © Emlyn Antiques Centre

Reviews

• Hammet House • Manuka Restaurant • A Bay to Remember

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Go Green: Celtic Sustainables • Eco Friendly Paints

Health: Leanne Bird • ????

Pembrokeshire Dental Centre

• Baby Mouthcare

Gardening

• Preparing for autumn

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Keep in touch with us by following Your Local Crowd on Twitter (@ylcrowd) and liking our Facebook page (facebook/yourlocalcrowd)

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Antiques Guide

DID YOU KNOW?... The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” Wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night The very first Jack-o-lanterns were in fact made from turnips The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by Norm Craven, who broke the world record in 1993 with a 836 lb. pumpkin The tradition of dressing up in costumes on Halloween dates back to the ancient Celtics. They believed that by dressing up as spirits and demons they would blend in with the real spirits and demons roaming the streets and would be safe. The Christian roots of trick-or-treating are different than the Celtic roots. They called it ‘souling’ which was a medieval Christian ritual of going door to door, exchanging prayers for the dead for soul cakes. The fear of Halloween is called “Samhainophobia” Commercially, Halloween is second only to Christmas in the amount of money spent. Black and orange are typically the colours associated with Halloween. Orange is a symbol of strength and endurance and, along with brown and gold, stands for the harvest and autumn. Black is typically a symbol of death and darkness and acts as a reminder that Halloween once was a festival that marked the boundaries between life and death. 6 YOUR LOCAL CROWD

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Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween. Here’s an odd one. Scottish girls believed they could see images of their future husband if they hung wet sheets in front of the fire on Halloween. Other girls believed they would see their boyfriend’s faces if they looked into mirrors while walking downstairs at midnight on Halloween. According to tradition, if a person wears his or her clothes inside out and then walks backwards on Halloween, he or she will see a witch at midnight. Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C., which means Halloween has been around for over 6,000 years Owls were once believed to be witches. An owl’s call was thought to mean someone was going to die. This was a popular belief in Medieval Europe. Harry Houdini, possibly the most famous magician in history, died on Halloween night in 1926. His death was the result of three stomach punches that brought on appendicitis.

In the Village in New York City they have an annual Halloween parade which brings over 2 million spectators. It has more than 50,000 participants in the parade. Anoka, Minnesota and Salem, Massachusetts have called themselves the Halloween capital of the world. www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk

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The majority of children, 50%, prefer to get chocolate in their trick-or-treat bags on Halloween.

Recipes

CREEPY CUPCAKES With only 4 main ingredients – and less than 15 minutes baking time, it’s quick and easy it is to turn out a mountain of cupcakes ready for that Halloween party. SERVES 10 Ingredients 150 g Butter 150 g caster sugar 3 eggs 150 g self-raising flour Method Turn oven on to 175°C. Put everything into a big bowl and mix well. Pop into paper cases and bake for 10–12 minutes. Leave to cool. Decorate as desired…..Easy!

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Cupcakes are easy to make, delicious and provide the perfect base for your creepy decorations. Let your imagination run wild with the toppings, below are a few of our favourite creepy creations. Enjoy!

Tried & Tested Review Manuka - the hidden gem of Aberaeron Having lived in Ceredigion for many years and being a regular visitor to the beautiful town of Aberaeron, it baffles me how I’ve managed to walk past this restaurant many times without so much as giving it a second glance. What a mistake! Reviewed by Sam Jones THE splendid Georgian exterior looks much like any other in the picturesque town, but landing in the town on a busy Friday summers evening and searching for a new place to enjoy an evening meal, whilst avoiding the obvious choices, discovered another great ‘dinner destination’. Hidden from view behind the Georgian façade, facing the harbour is where you will find Manuka. The restaurant is split in two halves following the classic style of a Georgian townhouse, making the rooms feel cosy. Tastefully decorated with a mix of wooden & metal table and chairs on stripped wooden floors and intimately lit, it was buzzing with atmosphere and chatter on our arrival. We’d not booked and the restaurant service was in full swing, but we were warmly greeted and thankfully were offered the last available table. With our drinks order promptly taken, we were left to study the menu.

Interestingly the menu had a ‘grazing’ section as well as starters. So when our drinks were delivered, we ordered the Homemade Bread Rolls Welsh Butter/ Extra Virgin Olive, Balsamic Vinegar £3 & Marinated Olives £3 to start, whilst deciding on our mains. The rolls were delightfully fresh and served warm, the olives fat and juicy. A good selection of wines are available at Manuka and I opted for a glass of Chilean Los Espinos Sauvignon Blanc, £4.50, perfectly crisp and aromatic, my companion, the designated driver for the evening, had a refreshingly cold glass of soda and lime, packed with ice and freshly squeezed lime. For my main, I went for the smaller of the Sirloin Steaks, an 8oz at £22.50, which was served a perfectly medium rare, as requested with Homemade Fries, Onion rings, Portobello Mushrooms and a Large Roasted Tomato. Thoughtfully presented and deliciously succulent, it was lovingly devoured. My companion went for Braised Welsh Beef Curry, cooked with Tomatoes, Cumin, Red Chilli, Coriander and Spicy Mango Chutney, £14.50. I was assured this too was deliciously tasty. The portion was a little smaller than you’d expect, but what it lacked in size, was more than made up for with taste. A rich & spicy curry with the sweetness of the mango winning

through. A portion of Triple Cooked Chunky Chips at £4, were ordered as a side completing the meal. Although on this occasion we selected steak and a curry, we were pleased to see a good selection of fish on the menu such as Cardigan Bay Lobster Thermidor £24.50, Spiced Monkfish Scampi Crushed Peas, Tartare Sauce £19.50 and Pembrokeshire PanFried Wild Sea Bass £30.00, perfect for a harbour side restaurant. The deserts on offer looked fantastic, but feeling full after our main, decided to pass on this occasion. But on offer amongst others were White Chocolate Bavarois £6.50, Chocolate Délice £7.00 And a Cheese Board Selection of 5 Cheeses £9.00. The staff were welcoming, polite and attentive. The restaurant itself was loud, with the rooms echoing with chatter, but our table was positioned well, away from the louder larger group enjoying their Friday evening. If like us, you’ve overlooked Manuka in Aberaeron, take a look, you won’t be dissapointed! This is one restaurant we’ll definitely be visiting again. 01545 570033 8 Cadwgan Place, Harbourside, Aberaeron SA 46 0BU www.restaurantmanuka.com www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk

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Autumn Interiors

Wood Panel Wallpaper AAA Decorating - Lampeter

Interior designer Janey Evers has compiled a mood board capturing Design, co-ordination and project management this season. Use this board to inspire you with colours and trends of interiors for residential, business and tourism when you are out shopping on your local High Street. 07710 273211

Earthborn paints – Damson Mousse & Pumpkin Pie - Celtic Sustainables, Cardigan

info@janeyeversinteriors.co.uk www.janeyeversinteriors.co.uk 1 Gower View, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 8RB

Fabric Padded Coat Hook Rack £25 Spider Soft Furnishings Llwyncelyn

Half moon console table £150 - Ruby’s, Newcastle Emlyn

Hare & Dog Mugs £14.50 each The Golden Sheaf Narberth

Scottie Lamp £69.99 The Golden Sheaf Narberth

Woodburner Stove Works Wales

Local Suppliers & Services for your home Roy Thomas & Sons P4; MGW P7; Granicol P11; Penbanc Fabrics P.11, Janey Evers Interiors P13; Norris Carpets P13; Cavenhouse Blinds P13; Spider Soft Furnishings P13; Davlen Windows P15; Stove Works Wales P13, Kevin Davies P14; Clean & Seal P14; Pembs Prop Maintenace P14; Colin Darby Painting & Decorating P14; Welsh Slate P14&22; Brooks Electrical P14; Davlen WIndows P15; Sheffield House P21; Doors & Windows P21; Action Aerials P22; Teifi Furniture Ltd P25; Celtic Sustainables P25; LBS P30; Chadzy’s P31; Mark Jukes Joinery P35

Janey Evers Interior design. Design, co-ordinate & project management of engaging interiors for residential, business and tourism. www. janeyeversinteriors.co.uk * Available from Janey Evers

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Damson Cloud Armchair £382 - Janey Evers Interiors

Police News

Protect Your Heating Oil

Dyfed Powys Police are reminding homeowners to protect their heating oil supplies to prevent any theft from storage tanks.

OMEOWNERS can take a few simple steps to prevent being a victim of theft. Theft of heating oil can have a big effect on victims, not only the loss of the oil itself but also the stress and cost of a boiler breakdown if there’s no oil in the tank. Taking these measures will help make life more difficult for would-be-thieves and also ensures your tank stays topped-up. Top tips for preventing the theft of fuel and oil: • Be aware of your oil levels and

check frequently • Where possible keep your levels low and the same when refilling • Speak to your supplier with regards to a more frequent but smaller delivery • If you have a plastic tank, consider erecting fencing around the tank with one end hinged and locked for filling purposes. The fencing should be fixed to solid posts and should be set off the tank approximately 12 inches on all sides. The same should be fixed to

the top as well • If you have a steel tank, then fit a quality anti-cut close-shackled padlock • If you have outside security lighting, then please ensure that the system works and that the light sensors have been adjusted correctly to detect movement. If anyone is aware of persons going out with drums and pipes to steal fuel, or sees anything suspicious please contact us on 101 or give Crime Stoppers a call anonymously on 0800 555 111. Read more from Dyfed-Powys Police at www. yourlocalcrowd.co.uk

Design, co-ordination and project management of interiors for residential, business and tourism

07710 273211

info@janeyeversinteriors.co.uk www.janeyeversinteriors.co.uk

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1 Gower View, Tenby, Pembrokeshire SA70 8RB

Pembrokeshire DentalCentre

Five tips... There’s always so much to worry about when a new baby comes along, it’s a relief to know that caring for her mouth and new baby teeth when they come along, is actually quite straightforward. Here are our 5 tips to help you do the best for your baby. 1. Stick to milk and water Fruit juices and drinks like squash and fizzy drinks all contain sugars and acids that can damage your baby’s new teeth, so stick to milk and water. Once weaning starts, fruit juices can make up part of your baby’s daily allowance of fruit and vegetables, but no more than 150 ml per day, diluted with water. Don’t give juice or sugary drinks in a formula bottle either, to reduce the amount of time the sugary drinks are in contact with her teeth. 2. Get the brushing habit early Getting your baby used to teeth brushing is almost more important than the actual brushing when the teeth first start to come through. Use a tiny smear of flouride toothpaste – no more than the size of a grain of rice – and a soft toothbrush (or even the tip of your finger)

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to get her used to the idea of cleaning her teeth. Once your baby becomes used to the idea, you can become more careful about what you’re actually doing. Increase the amount of toothpaste to a ‘pea-sized’ amount once your child reaches the age of 3. 3. Fix a date with the Dentist Another really important habit to get into with your child is visiting the dentist. Take your baby along with you when you have your check up to get her used to the surgery, and take her along for her own check up once her milk teeth have come through. 4. The ’dummy dilemma’ While using a dummy – or allowing your baby to suck her thumb, is OK initially, if they are still doing using a dummy at 12 months old, it can start to cause problems, and the dummy/ thumb sucking habit can be hard to break. 5. Introduce healthy eating habits early on Feeding babies and children can be a controversial issue but if you start your baby off on a diet rich in vegetables and wholefoods, keeping sugar to a minimum, you’ll

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be helping her teeth and mouth stay healthy, as well as contributing to her overall health and well being. Get friends and relatives on board so that as your baby gets older, they aren’t tempted to give your child too many sweets or chocolates either, and limit sweet treats to meal times, so that little mouths have time to recover. It’s really not that hard to keep your baby’s mouth and her lovely new teeth in tip top condition – and of course, if you have any questions or concerns, here at the Pembrokeshire Dental Centre, we’ll be happy to advise you on the best way forward for your baby.

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... to help you care for your baby’s mouth

Go Green

Allergies, Asthma and Eco Paints As more of us are becoming aware of the harmful chemicals that are present in our everyday household products, we are moving towards more natural ingredients that reduce the risk of damage to our health, our homes and the environment; this can be quite a difficult task in an ever-growing market of products claiming to be ‘Eco-Friendly’… so which products are right for us? WORDS Florence Jackson Celtic Sustainables

LLERGIES are a common condition that many of us will suffer from at some point in our lives. An allergic reaction is the result of the immune system’s overreaction to an unknown particle or substance. As someone who is susceptible to allergies and sensitive skin, I have learnt how important it is to read what’s on the label and to really pay attention to the products I keep and use at home. I’m sure at some point we have all suffered from a ‘decorator’s headache’ as a result of using conventional paints that are packed full of nasty chemicals. These chemicals can often include formaldehyde (a known carcinogen), titanium dioxide, ammonium and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which evaporate into the air and which we then inhale. Although EU regulations have imposed certain limits on the amount of chemicals that paints can contain, many standard paints can still aggravate

allergies and asthma. When VOCs are inhaled, they can cause eye, nose and throat irritation and even dizziness and headaches. With this in mind, you may want to consider using an alternative, especially when decorating a nursery or child’s bedroom. Choosing the right Eco Paint There are many alternatives to using conventional paints, many of which are classed as eco paints; unfortunately these ‘eco’ products are not always what they claim to be. Navigating your way through all these paints can seem impossible when they are all claiming to be ‘organic’, ‘natural’, ‘green’ or ‘environmentally sustainable’, often using suggestive branding such as tree, flower or leaf logos which actually have no actual relevance to the product or its ingredients. It is always best to dig a little deeper and ask the stockist about the VOC content and if you do suffer from allergies, whether they could provide you with a copy of the datasheet. Here at Celtic

Sustainables we are always happy to offer advice to our customers when it comes to allergies and asthma and can provide information about the contents of our products or ask our suppliers directly about any concerns you may have. Interior Paints for people with Allergies or Asthma We stock a vast range of Earthborn paints that allergy sufferers can benefit from for a number of reasons, firstly, they make sure to carefully select their ingredients by avoiding known allergens and offer a full declaration of ingredients so that you can make an informed choice. All the paints are water-based which means you do not need to use turpentine or white spirit to clean your brushes afterwards… warm soapy water will do the trick! Earthborn paints are completely free from VOCs so there is no risk of breathing in any nasties when decorating your home, they also have been awarded the EU Ecolabel and are certified as being safe to use on children’s furniture and toys, carrying the Safety of Toys Standard, so they are perfect for children’s rooms and nurseries. If you suffer from allergies or asthma and are looking for an alternative to conventional paints, please get in touch. You can visit us at Unit 9, Parc Teifi, Cardigan. SA43 1EW or go online at www.celticsustainables.co.uk. You can also get in touch by email at info@celticsustainables.co.uk or by phone on 01239 623506 We are also offering 5% off your next shop in-store. Just mention ‘Your Local Crowd’ when you are making a purchase! This offer is available until December 31st 2016

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Your Voice

Your business recommendations... We asked entrants to our Autumn Prize Giveaway to name a business they’d recommend and we were overwhelmed with the response but here are just a few of your favourites

• I recommend the local butchers in Fishguard and Newport who do amazing deals on fab fresh meat Natalie Milky Morris

• I recommend Glandwr community shop, run by volunteers, a small shop providing a rural area with essentials Linda James

• Debbie’s Jewellers & Giftware in Newcastle Emlyn - really unusal and interesting gifts, great value for money and fantastic customer service! A must visit Maria Rowland

• Would like to recommend The Corran, had a birthday celebration lunch recently Beryl Davies

...Julie Mcgonigle receiving her prize, from Your Local Crowd’s Sam Jones and Nick Sparey of ECO Pc’s in Cardigan. Julie’s recommendation “Kathy’s Kids in Aberporth provides fabulous childminding services. Run singlehandedly the setting is playful, interactive and structured. A first class service in a safe, professional environment!”

• Can’t beat The Riverside Cafe and their Health Food Shop in Newcastle Emlyn for lush vegetarian and vegan food n stuff :-) Alex Francis

• I’d recommend Haven Insurance Brokers Limited as they are local, and make sure the insurance will protect you Angus Findlay • I recommend Coast Aquatics Haverfordwest. Great service every time Owen Hembury • I recommend The Spotty Zebra for her beautiful jewellery & the fabulous range of local crafts available from her shop in the Aberaeron Craft centre Ann Burns • I recommend the Georges in Haverfordwest due to their delicious vegan food and excellent customer service Helen Bartlett

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• For a lovely coffee and very friendly staff who take care of everybody what ever age Finch Square Cafe Enid Davies

• I recommend Bump to Baby the only place we have in our area which sells children’s clothing starting from premature upwards and they are also the only place that sell maternity clothing here. They provide one of the only free baby changing units in Cardigan and the staff are lovely xx Kirsty Evans

• I recommend ‘ Elements of Pembrokeshire’ in Saundersfoot, a lovely shop selling crafts made locally - well worth a visit. Gwenllian Head

AND THE WINNER IS...

• I recommend Cardigan Castles 1176 restaurant for their friendly staff and yummy Sunday roasts Philippa Noble

• I would like to recommend Food For Thought in Cardigan. Lovely food and great service Bethan James

• I recommend Nuclear Ape Design for making high quality websites. Professional, knowledgeable and a friendly face to get the job done. www.nuclear-ape.com Hayley Huntley

• Penrallt Garden Centre, a great choice of things for the garden and lovely little cafe. Llinos Bowen • The Castle Cafe & Cellar Bar, Quay Street, Cardigan SA43 1HU. It`s a very friendly little Cafe during the day serving food at very reasonable prices and a fantastic evening venue with fabulous LIVE music, LIVE poetry evenings and Acoustic evenings. The staff are amazingly friendly and a mine of information on what to see and do locally for tourists who stop by. It has become a sort of home from home for many and you can`t get a better recommendation than that! The owner is a very genial guy and great fun. The whole place is quirky and welcoming. I love it. Janice Holden

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Volunteers Needed...

Charity

... to work with local charity HUTS

HUTS Workshop, based in Newcastle Emlyn, has been established for 20 years, providing a very successful and supportive therapeutic arts and crafts workshop for people with mental health challenges living in Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion.

E have helped many people during this time in our wellequipped building situated by the river Teifi. We offer a wide variety of learning opportunities and creative experiences such as pottery, woodwork, cookery, IT and all manner of crafting activities. HUTS have an excellent group of volunteers but we need more, not only to support us in the Workshop, but also within the Home Befriending service. The Home Befriending service, funded by The Big Lottery Fund, People and Places, is available to people living in South Ceredigion, from Cardigan to Aberaeron and across to Lampeter. Volunteers visit adults with mental health challenges who have become socially isolated with the aim of encouraging and supporting them to live a more integrated life despite their challenges. One of our current befriending volunteers has been visiting a person who, to begin with, was anxious about going out of the house. With gentle support and encouragement this person is

now able to make trips to the nearby garden centre to look around, maybe plant shopping and then enjoy a cup of tea in the cafĂŠ where they talk about their mutual interest in gardening. The volunteer says that the change in the person they are supporting is noticeable and that they equally enjoy these meetings. It is not only very satisfying helping somebody but it is also a good way to keep themselves active and sociable. Volunteering is for people of all ages. Young people can volunteer as a way of experiencing future roles. Volunteering on CVs shows commitment and motivation. It can also refresh forgotten skills if you have been on a career break. At HUTS we offer full training and ongoing support to all our volunteers, both in-house and those carrying out the befriending role. There is also the opportunity to attend other courses and events relevant to volunteering, befriending and mental health. We hold regular events for our volunteers

which help us keep up to date with the latest working practices as well as giving everyone the chance to meet with the wider team.

If you are over 18 and would like to find out more about volunteering for HUTS, please come along to our next volunteering event at HUTS Workshop, Teifi Terrace, Adpar, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9ED on Wednesday 19th October between 11am and 2pm or ring on 01239 710 377 for more information.

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Tried & Testd

An hour to remember...

... with a bay to remember

As we left the pontoon at Gwbert in one of the Bay to Remember RHIBs, a clear if windy morning, our children grinning excitedly as we cut through the waves, we knew we were in for an hour to remember as we headed out of the estuary and into Cardigan Bay.

IRST port of call, the cliffs to the right of Poppit Sands – our knowledgeable guide explaining the geology and wildlife of the area – before heading towards Cardigan Island. We negotiated the waters between Cardigan Island and the mainland, checking out the seabirds - gulls, cormorants and their smaller cousins, shags, and learned about the Island’s status as a nature reserve. As we rounded the island, with all eyes scanning the waters, a cry – the cry we’d been waiting for – “Dolphins!”. Perhaps having lived here for a couple of years now means we’ve ‘got our eye in’ as far as dolphins are concerned. My husband saw them first, ahead of us in the Bay, and pretty soon, we were all seeing them – mainly dorsal fins, cutting through the waters ahead of us, singles and in pairs, and then one spectacular breach, right in front of the boat. Magic! As the dolphins headed out to sea, the boat’s radio crackled into

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I can’t do yoga – I’m not stretchy enough! And 4 other misconceptions about Yoga

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S a Yoga teacher, personal trainer and sports massage therapist, I’m often recommending yoga to help improve people’s mental and physical wellbeing. When I do, I’m provided with several justifications as to why people haven’t tried Yoga or wouldn’t be likely to give it a go. Now Yoga isn’t for everyone, but I wanted to share the top 5, and my responses to them, to help remove some of the barriers you may have yourself to trying yoga or other similar practices. 1. I’m not stretchy enough! There’s a misconception that to do yoga you need to be flexible already. However, doing activities such as Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates etc., although not necessarily the specific aim of these practices, will help you to improve your flexibility. 2. Yoga is for women This just isn’t true, the first Yoga

gurus were all men and in India today there are still a large number of men practicing it. In the western world, men practicing Yoga is increasing, with sports people like Ryan Giggs and the New Zealand All Blacks raving about how yoga tones muscle, improves flexibility, increases endurance and above all improves mental focus, preparation and wind down after a game. 3. I’m not skinny enough Unfortunately, like many popular fitness fads, the PR companies of yoga clothing and yoga offshoots like Hot Yoga focus on advertising skinny flexible women and flexible muscly men. But in reality, if you go to a class you will see a great mixture of shapes, sizes and ages. Yoga really is an inclusive practice. 4. I’m not very good at it You can’t be rubbish at yoga. If you’re

practicing yoga, you’re practicing yoga. It does not depend on how bendy you are. To practice yoga well, the important things are to focus on what you are doing and to practice the other 8 limbs of yoga to complete your practice. 5. I don’t want to fart A common misconception that everyone in a yoga class is farting every 5 minutes! Having been a teacher for 4 years now, I have to say I haven’t heard one person fart (or smelt it!) so it can’t be that common. However, yoga does get you into positions that compress your stomach and bowls so if you are having trouble with your digestion then yoga is likely to help and release some of that trapped wind… If that didn’t help alleviate your concerns, but would like to give yoga a go, then why not try doing 1:1 or private group sessions for you and your friends? To find out more visit www.exerciseyourfreedom.com/fit-tips.

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Hammet House offers a quietly confident atmosphere and idyllically peaceful surroundings in which to enjoy amazing food and sophisticated comfort.

NSTALLED in our room at Hammet House, I was delighted to find that I could throw open the beautiful sash window to soak up the view of the wonderfully sculpted grounds that our room afforded. Window fetish satisfied I made the most of the peace as I waited for my husband to arrive and looked forward to our dinner. There’s a new chef in the kitchen, and Hammet House already has a reputation for showcasing the best of local food from an area with a rich natural larder, so our visit carried with it a certain amount of anticipation. Taking in the complimentary tray in the bedroom offering fresh ground coffee (cafetiere included), a range of Teapigs tea, and individually wrapped flapjack, I knew we were in for a gourmet treat. Originally a gentleman’s

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residence, Hammet House enjoys a prime position on the banks of the River Teifi in North Pembrokeshire. A beautifully proportioned Georgian structure, the ivy-covered façade welcomes you in. In the fine tradition of a gentleman’s residence, showcasing the latest fashions, the public areas at Hammet House are furnished with modern furniture and artwork, stunning light fittings and decorated in contemporary colours. It’s a great setting for the food and drink that are a huge part of a stay at Hammet House. Dinner time and we settled in the leather sofas of the drawing room to peruse the extensive drinks menu. It’s hard to resist a cocktail, so I chose a Rosy Lady featuring Brecon gin and rose lemonade (crisp and delicious) while my husband opted for Moho beer from Cardigan-based Mantle Brewery. Hot and flavourful canapes whetted our appetites for the food to come. Featuring plenty of locally sourced meat, fish and seafood, and vegetables from Troedyrhiw organic farm, it was hard to choose from the dishes on offer. In the end, tandoori crab and scorched stone bass were the winning starters (although I was

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keen to try the pork with puddings and also the smoked salmon). For mains, I chose the duck breast with fennel, apple, feta and mint vinegar while my husband selected Welsh beef. We chose a bottle of Malbec from the exciting, mostly organic wine list. Escorted to our table, we enjoyed an onion panna cotta amuse bouche, before our starters arrived. I relished my perfectly cooked portion of bass accompanied with a fresh, beautiful and vibrant salad of Tomatina tomatoes, cucumber, almonds and edible flowers. My husband’s crab dish was equally pretty and delivered on flavour, subtle tandoori spicing lifting rather than hiding the sweet Cardigan bay crab. Our main courses were full of deep flavours, each element of the dishes we had chosen distinct, yet working together to deliver something more than the sum of their parts. With room for dessert, I chose just the most fantastic lemon curd platter – a kind of deconstructed lemon meringue pie. Sharp, lemony curd, individual meringue piped on the plate, toffee’d crumbs, visually stunning. As with the main course, each element stood out on its

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own yet came together to make each mouthful a delicious lemony delight. My husband chose the well-balanced cheese board: Welsh cheeses and accompaniments of

chutney, plus tasting notes. After a nightcap in the Library bar, we retired to bed. Our room was the epitome of comfort. Tastefully decorated with a focus on comfort – a generous sofa, fabulously comfortable bed, luxurious Egyptian cotton linen, well appointed ensuite bathroom and of course, those windows you can actually open! – it felt like a haven within a haven and we slept well. Breakfast. Homemade (and really amazing) granola, poached fruit and creamy yoghurts and pastries sets the Hammet House breakfast selection well above usual hotel fare. The hot menu offers a good selection of dishes featuring top quality, tasty ingredients. I was delighted with my richly yellow scrambled eggs (always the sign of happy chickens) and smoked salmon, while my husband enjoyed a tasty Welsh breakfast. Sadly, we were unable to linger and enjoy the hospitality and welcome from the staff, the 7 acres surrounding Hammet House, or to walk along the river for longer. However, knowing that the restaurant and bar are open for non-residents – not just for dinner but for lunches, afternoon tea, and those scrumptious cocktails, we’re likely to be back! Reviewed by Sally Sellwood Hammet House Llechryd, Cardigan SA43 2QA 01239 682382 www.hammethouse.co.uk Hammet House is the perfect wedding venue and are running a Wedding Open Day on Sunday 11th September 2016. 12-4pm

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Recipes

Pumpkin Pie, Soup & Risotto...

Halloween is my least favourite holiday. I detest being scared, the dark and anything spooky. But one thing I do love is how easy it is to get hold of Pumpkins. Pumpkins are not only great fun to carve, which the whole family can get involved with, but you can make very delicious dishes with the pumpkins flesh. WORDS: Kelly Robinson @naturemumblog Childrens Author & Nature and Recipe Blogger www. kellyrobinson-key.co.uk

How to prepare a pumpkin Cut the top off of the pumpkin using a sharp knife. Scoop out the seeds with the stringy flesh. You can rinse the seeds and roast them in the oven. Throw away the stringy flesh. Scrape as much of the non-stringy flesh out using a solid spoon. Use this flesh in all the recipes below.

Pumpkin & Chicken Risotto

Creamy Pumpkin Soup Ingredients • 2 Onions, finely chopped • 1Kg Pumpkin flesh, deseeded, peeled and roughly chopped •700ml Vegetable stock • 250ml Double cream • 1 Large potato, peeled and cut into small cubes • 1tsp Coriander • 2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped Method Boil potatoes in a separate pan until soft. In a large saucepan gently cook the onions until soft. Once the onions are soft add

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the deseeded, peeled and chopped pumpkin flesh along with the chopped garlic. Cook this for around 30 minutes or until golden. Add the vegetable stock, boiled potatoes and coriander and bring to the boil. Then simmer this until the squash is very soft. Pour in the Double cream and bring back to boil. Take the pan off the heat and blend using a hand blender. Butter some crusty rolls to enjoy with your warm autumnal soup.

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Ingredients • 200g Arborio rice • 700ml Chicken stock • 1 Cup of white wine • 2 Garlic cloves (Finely chopped) • 1 Medium red onion (Finely chopped) • 1 Chicken breast (Cut into small cubes) • 400g Pumpkin (Cut flesh into small cubes) • ½ Cup grated cheddar • 1tsp Basil • 1tsp Butter • 100g Chestnut mushrooms Method Pre-heat the oven 180⁰C (gas mark 4). Cube pumpkin and place on a baking tray then drizzle with olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft. Splash some rapeseed oil into a frying pan and heat, then add the chicken. Remove the chicken once browned and place to one side. Place onions in the frying

Recipes pan, have the pan on a medium heat. Once onions are soft add the garlic, rice, chicken, basil, white wine and mushrooms. Stir well. Once the wine has reduced add the stock, 100ml at a time. Do this each time the risotto starts to dry. Repeat until all stock is used up. If the rice is still hard then add more stock until the rice is cooked. Once the rice has cooked then add the pumpkin. Add the butter and the cheese then stir well. Leave off the heat for a few minutes for the butter and cheese to melt into the risotto. This pumpkin Pie is actually my mums recipe but I have tweaked it a bit to satisfy my sweet tooth. This Pie is made using the flesh of a Pumpkin and a delicious sweet pastry. It has two parts to it, one being the filling and one being the pastry but don’t be put off as both parts are simple to do and so worth the time.

Nannas Pumpkin Pie Ingredients • Sweet Pastry • 225g Plain flour • 110g Butter • 80g Caster Sugar • 1 Large free range egg • 1tsp Cinnamon Filling • 500g Pumpkin puree • 300ml Double cream • 3 Free range eggs • Zest of one small orange • 150g Caster sugar • Pinch of salt • 1tsp Ground ginger • 1tsp Ground cinnamon • 1tsp Ground nutmeg Method To make the sweet pastry, stir together the plain flour, cinnamon and sugar, then add the butter and rub together to make bread crumbs. Once the mixture is looking like bread crumbs add the egg and knead until you can produce a ball.

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This is quite a wet dough at this point, so it needs to be wrapped in cling film and placed in the fridge for a minimum of half an hour. The dough will firm up within this time. Preheat the oven to 180⁰C (gas mark 4). To make the pumpkin puree you need to deseed the flesh of a pumpkin then roughly chop it before putting it in a pan of slightly salted boiling water. The pumpkin needs to be boiled until soft then drained using a sieve. Whilst the pumpkin is draining, remove the pastry dough from the fridge. Flour the rolling pin and the surface that you will roll the pastry out on. Roll the pastry to a £1 coin thickness. Grease the tart tin with butter then line the tin with the rolled out pastry. Blind bake for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes, remove the clay beads and baking paper then bake the pastry for a further 5 minutes. Whilst the pastry is baking, blend the pumpkin with a hand blender to make the pumpkin puree. In a large bowl lightly beat the cream and eggs together then stir in the orange peel, sugar and pumpkin puree. Add the salt and spices into the mixture and stir well until all is combined. Once the pastry has baked and cooled, spoon in the filling mixture then bake for around 45 minutes or until the pie has set and turned a light brown colour. Serve on its own or with cream.

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Autumn Gardening

Prepare for Autumn...

... and enjoy a few late season treats

S the seasons change and summer moves seamlessly into Autumn (hopefully with a final flurry of sunshine to sustain us through the winter), there are lots of jobs in the garden that demand your attention, whatever the weather. Here, we’ve brought together your Autumn gardening ‘to do’ list. Autumn planting Plant Autumn onion sets, garlic, and perpetual spinach. Get broad beans and peas in for earlier cropping in the Spring. Get busy in the greenhouse Clean off shade paint and clear leaves from the guttering and repair any broken panes before the winter. Tidying up and cleaning out will reduce the risk of overwintering pests and disease. Compost bins Clear out last year’s compost and dig it in around the garden to make way for all the green material that clearing up your borders and veg

garden will generate. If your compost isn’t quite ready then turn it to improve decomposition, and create a new heap - you can never have too much compost!

TOP TIPS 1. Plant crops for Winter veg, and for early Spring cropping 2. Remove shade paint, clean and disinfect your greenhouse 3. Rake thatch and moss out of your lawn and apply feed (or re-turf) where necessary 4. Net ponds to stop problems from leaf fall 5. Create storage for fallen leaves, and collect them up to create leaf mould 6. Plant evergreens 7. Lift tender species and store the tubers 8. Service your lawnmower 9. Clear out your compost 10. Divide perennials and move plants that need relocating.

Love me tender Cut back stems of tender species – Cannas, Dahlias, Begonias, and lift the tubers before the first frosts threaten. Once you have brushed off the soil, the tubers can be stored in dry compost or sand in a cool, frost free place ready for replanting in Spring. In some areas, simply applying a thick mulch will avoid the need for lifting – but only for those in milder climates. Divide and conquer Spend some time moving plants around, dividing perennials and generally clearing out your borders. You can cut back perennials to 5cm above ground level, leaving any attractive seed-heads for structure and interest. Dig up and compost annuals, then apply a mulch to

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the borders. Love your lawn Rake out any thatch and moss from your lawn, and improve drainage and aeration to worn areas using a garden fork to make holes every 10 cm or so. It’s a good time to feed your lawn or to lay new turf in areas that really need it.

Keep on top of the leaves Collect fallen leaves in a cage of wire mesh (or use bin liners with holes punched into the sides) and allow them to rot down into leaf mould. Net your pond before the leaves start to fall in causing problems. Be evergreen Autumn is a good time to plant evergreens to fill gaps in your borders and add year round interest and structure to your beds.

Lock up your lawnmower You may be relieved to see the back of the mowing for another year, but before you store your lawnmower, think about having it serviced (or service it yourself) to avoid it seizing up over the Winter. For a list of local Garden centres visit www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk/guides

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Whether we enjoy another beautiful Indian Summer or not, there are plenty of jobs to be getting on with in the garden as Autumn heads in to Winter.

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