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Editors Letter
Who else loves nothing more than losing a few hours in an antique shop? I don’t profess to know a great deal about antiques, but as my friends often tell me, I’m like a magpie when it comes to antique jewellery. I’m particularly fond of the Art Deco period and have yet to find that perfect emerald & diamond target ring! Whether it be jewellery, kitchenalia, china or furniture, we think we’ve got it covered in our Antiques Guide, listing many of the local antiques shops found across the three counties. Again, apologies if we’ve missed anyone out, but please do get in touch so we can add you to our online list. Also inside this issue, you’ll find all our regular columns covering, interiors, police news, sustainable living, health, gardening, puzzles, a of tried & tested review along with some local articles we know you’ll find interesting. 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 Autumn Edition and don’t forget to enter our PRIZE DRAW on page 19 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!
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19 - ENTER OUR PRIZE DRAW!
Features & Guides:
• Antiques Guide 8 • Your recommendations 16 17 • Hot Desking • The Ceridwen Centre 20 • Producers Markets 31 • Making a difference to 33 dementia patients
Interiors: Janey Evers • Autumn tones
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• Hammet House
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Cover image © Emlyn Antiques Centre
Reviews
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Go Green: Celtic Sustainables • Prepare wood for the winter 24
Health: Leanne Bird
• Dealing with back pain 27
Gardening
• Preparing for autumn 28
Police:
Dyfed-Powys Police
• Vehicle Theft
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• Test the grey matter
35
Puzzles: Alberich
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Directory FINALISTFINALIST & RUNNER UP BEST NEW BUSINESS & CREATIVE BUSINESS
Accommodation
Rhosygilwen..........................................4 Flambards Hotel, Tearooms, Coffee Lounge & Restaurant ..........................10 Hammet House.................................. 18 Ceridwen Centre................................. 25
Building Trades/Supplies
Roy Thomas & Sons Ltd..........................4 Granicol.............................................. 11 Stove Works........................................ 13 Brooks Electrical..................................14 Kevin Davies....................................... 14 Welsh Slate.................................14 & 22 Davlen Windows................................ .15 Filter It Out.......................................... 23 Celtic Sustainables..............................25 DPW Lampeter.................................... 15 LBS.......................................................30 Mark Jukes Storage & Woodworking..35
Winter magazine copy deadline 1 November 2016
Offers & Discounts PRIZE GIVEAWAY: Win a meal for two at Hammet House........................................19 Sprint: 10% off your first order when quoting YLC......................................................4 Stove Works Wales: Quote “YLC” to receive 10% Discount on installation costs... 31 Ford Cawdor: £500 off your new car when ordering before November 30th........ 36 Norris Carpets...... ............................... 13 Spider Soft Furnishings ...................... 13 Cavenhouse Blinds .............................13 Pembrokeshire Property Maintenance....................................... 14 Clean & Seal........................................ 14 Colin Darby Decorating ...................... 14 Doors & Windows ............................... 21 Sheffield House .................................. 21 Teifi Tree Services.................................23 Action Aerials.......................................22 Teifi Furniture.......................................25 Ornamental Stone Specialist............... 29 Teifi Furniture Ltd................................ 25 Grow It Mow It..................................... 29 Chadzys .............................................. 31
Motoring
Others
Eco Pc’s..................................................1 Yoyo’s Gym and Strong Man Centre......3 Sprint Digital Printing........................... 4 BizNet Wales....................................... 17 Cwtsh Cuts ...........................................21 Siop Hoffnant Stores........................... 22 Pembrokeshire Surplus Store............. 22 Hair Lounge for Men ...........................23 Pembrokeshire Dental Practice............26 Cardigan Swimming Pool................... 26 BirdSol.................................................26 Totally Tootsie...................................... 26 Project Linus........................................ 27 Kelsion Kennels.................................. 29 Trysordy Cymru................................... 33 Apple Blossom Cleaning Services.......33
Classic Cars Wanted ............................. 4 JT’s Garage Services............................14 Wynford Williams Approved Cars .......21 PW Motorsport ...................................21 Emlyn Car Valeting............................. 21 GT Tyres ...............................................14 Ford Cawdor....................................... 36
Restaurants & Takeaways
Police/Fire/Ambulance.....................999 Electricity Police: Non emergency....................101 Western Power Distribution .......................................0800 052 0400 Crimestoppers crimestoppers-uk.org.......0800 555111 Gas British Gas .....................0800 048 0202 Fire & Rescue National Gas Emergency Service Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Services: mawwfire.gov.uk .........................................0800 111 999 0370 60 60 699 Water
......................................0808 80 10 800 Hafan Cymru: Domestic Abuse, preventing abuse & promoting independence of women, men & children ......................... 01267 225555 Carers Direct....................0300 1231053 Cruse Ceredigion............01239 621141 Disabled Living Foundation Helpline .......................................0300 999 0004 Drinkline........................0300 123 1110 Frank (24hr) Drug problems .......................................0300 123 6600 National Domestic Violence Helpline (24hr) ............................0808 2000 247 NSPCC Helpline (24hr)..0808 800 5000 Samaritans (24h).......................116 123 RSPCA (24hr)..................0300 1234 999 Missing People (24hr)...............116 000 Alcoholics Anonymous...0845 769 7555 Childline................................0800 1111 childline.org.uk Runaway helpline(24hr)............116 000 missingpeople.org.uk
Homes & Gardens
New Road Antiques............................... 7 MGW Discount Store ............................ 7 Emlyn Antiques....................................10 Penbanc Fabrics...................................11 Janey Evers Interior Design.................13
Los Caballeros........................................2 Flambards Hotel, Tearooms, Coffee Lounge & Restaurant ..........................10 The Hive...............................................17 Hammet House.................................. 18 Fishermans Rest.................................. 21
Essential Numbers
Coastguard
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water MRCC Milford Haven, Carmarthen Water.............................0800 052 0130 to Friog...........................01646 690909 Sewerage...................... 0800 085 3968 NHS Direct........................................111 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Official Web site for the NHS 24 hour telephone helpline, NHS Direct. Information about health problems. How to keep healthy. Advice on when to call for help. Environment Agency Floodline .......0345 988 1188 or 0845 988 1188 www.environment-agency.gov.uk
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Councils
Carmarthen County Council ........................................01267 234567 Ceredigion County Council ........................................01545 570881 Pembrokeshire County Council ........................................01437 764551
Helplines
Age Cymru.....................08000 223 444 The All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline
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NEW QUAY 01545 560841
New Road Antiques Crafts & Collectables LLANRHYSTUD New Road, Newcastle Emlyn.01974 SA38 202955 9BA. www.newroadantiques.co.uk
Open 10am - 5pm everyday
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21” or 18” Suites in a Choice Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm. Sunday 10am - 4pm high of Fabric Bed in a Box £299
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More Great Ways To Furnish Your Home
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Antiques Guide
Treasured Time Pieces Are you an antiques enthusiast looking for that special piece of lost treasure? Your Local Crowd has compiled a useful guide to the antique shops and auction rooms of West Wales to help you in your search.
CEREDIGION
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• The Old Bakery Sarnau, Ceredigion. SA44 6QS 01239 654726 10am - 4pm Closed Wednesday • Furniture Cave Antiques 33 Cambrian Street, Aberystwyth, SY23 1NZ 01970 611234 www.furniture-cave.co.uk Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm
• Jane Beck Welsh Blankets Emporium, Llwyngroes, Tregaron, SY25 6QB 01570 493241 www.welshblankets.co.uk 10am - 5pm Closed Sunday • Welsh Vernacular Furniture Isfryn, Mydroilyn, Aberaeron, SA48 7QY *Please ring before visiting. 01545 580010 www.antiques-atlas.com/welshernacularefuniture • LD Furniture Units 5 & 6 Pentood Industrial Estate, Cardigan. SA43 3AG. 01239 758239 www.ldfurniture.co.uk Mon - Thur 9am - 6pm Fri 9am - 7pm Sat 9am - 5pm
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• Kings Furnishings Newcastle Emlyn. SA38 9QA 01239 711058 www.kingsfurnishing.co.uk Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm • Bookends Unit 7, The Arcade, High Street, Cardigan, SA43 1HJ 01239 614632 Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • Cardigan Antiques Centre Priory Street and Pwllhai, Cardigan, SA43 1BX 01239 614235 Mon - Sat 9.30am - 4.30pm
CARMARTHENSHIRE • Alltyrodyn Antiques Rhydowen, Llandysul, SA44 4QB. 01545 590319 www.antiques-atlas.com/ alltyrodynantiques Tues-Sun 9am - 5pm • The Welsh Quilt Centre Town Hall, High Street, Lampeter. SA48 7BB 01545 590319 www.welshquilts.com Tues- Sat 11am - 4.30pm Holidays may vary. • Coffor Bach 135 Rhosmaen Street Llandeilo SA19 6EN 01558 822386 www. cofforbach.co.uk
With over 30 dealers, offering a huge variety of ever changing stock. Antique, vintage & modern furniture, china, jewellery, kitchenalia, books, vintage toys, welsh blankets & textiles, vintage clothing & accessories wood carvings and everything for the garden.
New Road, Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BA 01239 710150 www.newroadantiques.co.uk Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm Sun 10am - 4pm
• Carmarthen Antiques Centre 56-57 Priory Street, Carmarthen. SA31 1NU 01267 222006 • Tim Bowen Antiques Ivy House, Ferryside, Carmarthenshire. SA17 5SS 01267 267122 & 07967 728515 www.timbowenantiques.co.uk Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm Other times by appointment • The Works Antique Centre Station Road, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6NH 01558 823964 www.worksantiques.co.uk Tues- Sat 10am - 5.30pm Sun 10am - 4.30pm
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Emlyn Antiques Offering a full range & variety of antiques, memorabilia, china, vintage, jewellery, kitchenailia and much much more...ideal for the collector, with new stock arriving daily. New Road Newcastle Emlyn, SA38 9BA. 01239 712991 Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm Sun & Bank Hols 10am - 4pm www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk
Images courtesy of Maggie Smith, Dream Designs, Suriya Kankliang, Radnatt and Phasinphoto at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Images ©New Road Antiques
New Road Antiques Crafts & Collectables
• Jen Jones Welsh Quilts & Blankets Pontbrendu, Llanybydder, SA40 9UJ 01570 480610 www.jen-jones.com Mon- Sat 10am - 5.30pm • James and Patricia Ash Antiques The Warehouse, Station Road, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire SA19 6NG 01558 823726 07785 952333 www.jimash.co.uk Mon - Sat 10.30am - 5pm • Alcove Antiques & Collectables 22 Bridge Street Carmarthen SA31 3JS 01994 484724 Tues - Sat 10am - 4pm • Rob Thomas Reclamation Carmarthen 01267 281172 07850 463121 www.robthomasreclamation.com *STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY* • Curiosity Antique Centre 19 King St, Carmarthen, Dyfed, SA31 1BH 01267 231600
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Antiques Guide Continued from 9 • Carnigli Centre East Street, Newport, Pembs, SA42 0SY 01239 820724 www.carnigli.co.uk Mon - Sat 10am - 5.30pm • Antiques & Collectables at Solva Pottery 9 Main Street, Solva, Haverfordwest, SA62 6UU 01437 720516 The Chapel Eastback, Pembroke, SA71 4HL 01646 622174 www.thechapelantiques. com Tues - Sat 10am - 5pm Treen Box Antiques Bush Street, Pembroke Dock,
Image © Emlyn Antiques Centre
PEMBROKESHIRE
SA72 6AN 01646 621800 Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat 10am - 2pm • Antiques @ The Green 10 The Green, Tenby, SA70 8EY 01834 842232 Wed - Sat 10am - 5pm • Lily Matilda’s Antiques & Collectables 10 Market Square, Narberth, SA67 7AU 01834 860067 Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm • The Malthouse Antiques Centre Back Lane, Narberth 01834 860303 www.malthouseantiqueswales.co.uk
EMLYN ANTIQUES CENTRE NEW ROAD, NEWCASTLE EMLYN CARMARTHENSHIRE SA38 9BA
01239 712991
emlynantiquecentre@gmail.com OPENING TIMES
MONDAY-SATURDAY 9am- 5pm SUNDAYS & BANK HOLIDAYS 10am-4pm
Mon- Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 11am - 4pm AUCTIONS & EVENTS • Towy Events Carmarthen Showground SA33 5DR. 01267 236569 www.towyevents.co.uk • Derwen Antiques Fairs For a full list of dates and venues please visit www.derwenantiques.co.uk 01267 220260 • Peter Francis Auctioneers Towyside Salerooms Old Station Road Carmarthen SA31 1JN 01267 233456 www.peterfrancis.co.uk • RWG Auctions Carew Market Pavilion, Carew. 01646 651427 www.rwgauctions.co.uk
FLAMBARDS HOTEL TEAROOMS, COFFEE LOUNGE & RESTAURANT
CREAM TEAS, FINE COFFEE & HOME COOKED FOOD 10am - 5pm
01239 682871
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Llechryd, Cardigan, Ceredigion. SA43 2NT
Unit 1 Newport Business Park, Pen Y Bont, Newport, SA42 0LT
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Autumn Interiors
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Interior designer Janey Evers has compiled a mood board capturing this season. Use this board to inspire you with colours and trends when you are out shopping on your local High Street.
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Earthborn paints – Damson Mousse & Pumpkin Pie - Celtic Sustainables, Cardigan
info@janeyeversinteriors.co.uk www.janeyeversinteriors.co.uk
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 managment of engaging interiors for residential, business and tourism. www. janeyeversinteriors.co.uk * Available from Janey Evers
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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
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• 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
Join the debate and tell us your favourite local business on www.bit.ly/ylcRecommend www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk
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The high’s of hotdesking WALES’ LONGEST ESTABLISHED INDEPENDENT NETWORK... WHERE BUSINESS & PLEASURE GO HAND IN HAND ‘Last year, our members did over £1million of business with each other’ Fortnightly breakfast meetings at Tenby Golf Club, offering great opportunities to grow your business First breakfast is free!
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BAR & GRILL / HONEY ICE CREAM
BAR Open 10am to late in the evening. Why not try one of our cocktails whilst relaxing in our conservatory and watch the world go by.
THE GRILL Lunch 12-3pm / Dinner 6pm - 9pm Offering an American style menu with a European influence, from burgers & steaks to fish & shellfish.
Ice cream
Home of the famous Honey Ice Cream. Cadwgan Place, Aberaeron, Ceredigion, Wales, SA46 0BU
01545 570445 www.thehiveaberaeron.com
Working for yourself? If you’re fed up with staring at your own 4 walls, or you’re looking for a place to hold meetings with clients, why not consider hot desking? OTDESKING, a buzz word a few years ago for a more flexible way of working within organisations. The type of hot desking we’re talking about here is a little different though. All over West Wales, through Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, hot desk centres are springing up for the many people who work for themselves, or who work from home rather than being office-based. Hotdesking, collaborative working or co-working spaces offer a number of benefits for people who otherwise work on their own. They offer a more social way of working, getting together with others in the same position. There’s the opportunity to chat, and even to bounce ideas off each other depending on who else is working there at the same time. You might even find it leads to more business as you meet others. Desk space is usually reasonably priced and comes with electricity and fully functioning broadband (a premium for many of us working in more rural areas), meaning you don’t need to worry about having an office at home. There’s also a psychological benefit for many self-employed in being able to ‘go to work’. Some achieve this simply by closing their study door behind them, but others find themselves distracted by domesticity – the washing pile, the dirty breakfast dishes, the project sitting in the garden shed… Using shared office space means these distractions are firmly behind you. Even if you don’t regularly use a shared office space, they can be useful for meetings. The Llandovery Hub, for example, offers an attractive meeting room in the centre of the town, perfect for meeting clients, and a great ‘half way’ point if you’re living out West and have clients over the border in England. We’ve found a number of hotdesking spaces in West Wales: Indycube Coworking offers collaborative working spaces in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, with locations in Cardigan, St David’s, Narberth, Pembroke Dock, HaverfordWest, and Carmarthen. The Cardigan hotdesking spaces can also be booked by contacting 4CG on 01239 621109. In Aberystwyth, Ty Loveden/Loveden House offers hotdesking space, and as we’ve already mentioned, the Llandovery Hub offers desk space and a meeting room. Ty Loveden/Loveden House Aberystwyth www.lovedenhouse.co.uk/the-hub The Llandovery Hub www.llandoveryhub.co.uk Indycube Co-Working www.indycube.cymru
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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
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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Postcode: Email: Telephone: Terms & Conditions: You must live in Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire or Carmarthenshire to enter • Entrants must be aged 18 or over • Only one entry per household • By taking part in this promotion all entrants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by these terms and conditions • The winner will be notified at the email address stated in their entry with their voucher sent out in the post. • Your entry must be submitted before midnight on 23rd October 2016 • Entries will not be accepted after this date • Your Local Crowd reserves the right to change the rules of this competition without notice. • Your Local Crowd & Hammet House may, from time to time, inform you of our updates. • The promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. • Reasonable efforts will be made to contact the winner. If the winner cannot be contacted, or are unable to comply with the terms and conditions, Your Local Crowd reserves the right to offer the prize to the next eligible entrant.
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The Ceridwen Centre...
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Down a secluded lane, frothy with cow parsley, foxgloves standing to attention, the Ceridwen Centre occupies a magical piece of Carmarthenshire countryside, a sleepy hidden valley, the perfect place to come together to meet, create and celebrate. Make Ceridwen part of your special day Although the Ceridwen Centre is a great place to come for your entire wedding (as many couples do) it’s also possible to simply make Ceridwen part of your special day. As Simone Broome explained when we met, “A number of local couples have their wedding ceremony here – our licence allows them to marry outdoors - then go on elsewhere for the festivities afterwards. We can provide drinks and canapes or perhaps a vintage tea party if the party is staying for photos.” This also makes Ceridwen an option for couples marrying during the week.
secluded calm to work through challenges – or to take the opportunity to learn about the sustainable ethos of Ceridwen then enjoy the wood-fired hot tub (with beautiful views down the valley) at the end of the day. Impeccable sustainable credentials Driven by owners Simone and Roger Broome’s desire to minimise their carbon footprint, everything about the Ceridwen Centre aims to tread lightly on the environment, to support the local economy and to be sustainable. A visit shows that all this can be achieved in the most magical of settings.
A place to meet, to learn and to create With varied and flexible accommodation, and on site catering, the Centre is an ideal place to host courses and is a regular venue for residential yoga retreats and craft courses. It is also a perfect location for business team development sessions, offering
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Preparing our wood for winter Wood is a beautiful, sustainable and versatile material which is ideal for use both indoors and outdoors. It is the oldest and most reliable building material used by man and as a result deserves a bit of respect. WORDS Florence Jackson Celtic Sustainables
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EFORE the winter comes around again, it is now time to protect our untreated timber. Wood can be long-lasting when it is properly maintained, with some structures having lasted over several centuries. By taking the time to protect our timber, we in turn are rewarded by its enhanced natural beauty for many years to come. It is important to treat exterior wood as soon as possible as it is more vulnerable to moisture damage. While it is impossible to stop the movement of moisture completely, there are a few ways of slowing down the process. Placement can create a significant difference in how exposed the wood is to the elements, these effects can be reduced if it is kept away from areas with large quantities of water or that receive regular bouts of rainfall and heavy winds. One of our tried and trusted brands that strive to prevent these problems is Treatex. They are best known for their high quality wood finishes that can enhance the natural beauty of the timber whilst protecting it from damage. When
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looking to add a hint of colour to woodwork (especially when thinking of ways to brighten up your garden over the winter months). The Classic Colour Collection is a high quality opaque wood finish that is ideal for doors, windows, fences, sheds, cladding, kitchen cabinets and anything you would like to make a little more vibrant. The product is suitable for both indoor
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and outdoor use and comes in a wide selection of elegant colours. If you’re feeling a little more creative, you can combine the different colours to create our own unique blend, whether it is a slightly deeper Midnight Blue or an even richer Burgundy! We always test our products to give the best advice possible to our customers and the Classic Colour Collection was no different. If you come to visit us at Parc Teifi you can view the panels above the shop entrance where we tried out all the different shades so that you can see for yourself why we rate it so highly. The finish glides on evenly and smoothly and the range of colours definitely lives up to its Classic title. If you are still unsure about which colour you prefer, we offer 50ml sample testers in store and online. If you would like to find out more about Treatex, please pop into the shop and showroom 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 Read more from Celtic Sustainables at www. yourlocalcrowd.co.uk
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Have you got ‘text head’?...
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Do you suffer from neck or upper back ache, stiffness or twinges? Then, like many others, you may be straining your neck. WORDS Leanne Bird BirdSol OUR head weighs a hefty 10-12lbs, which your neck is designed to take. However, if you start to bring your head forward, to look closer at a computer or play with your phone for example, your neck will be holding up to six times 1 the original weight of your head . Constantly repeating this action and/or holding this position for prolonged periods of time causes the muscles in the back of your neck to strain. Not only a common cause of neck pain, but it can also cause headaches and foggy head. Left unrecognised the long-term issues could cause a domino effect, impacting on your upper back, lower back and hips. Arthritis could even start to form in the neck over time.
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So how do you fix this? Here are 6 tips to get you started: 1. Adjust your seated position. Be mindful of your posture and make sure you head is always seated directly on top of your shoulders. 2. Carry out neck stretches and exercises. Practice these techniques regularly throughout the day to start to relieve the daily aches and pains. 3. Stretch your chest and strengthen your mid back. Often poor upper back posture is connected to forward head posture and therefore stretching out your chest and strengthening your mid back may help to correct this. 4. Go see a sports massage therapist. Massage around the neck, upper back and shoulders will help to lengthen the muscles, release knots and break down scar tissue. 5. Attend a Yoga/Tai Chi/Pilates class regularly. There may be areas of
tightness elsewhere in your body. Physical techniques such as yoga postures will help to stretch out your whole body and over time help correct your posture. 6. Put the phone down and get outside! Keep texting, social networking and online gaming short and sweet, holding your arm up instead of bringing your head forward. Why not meet up with friends face to face instead or get outside and enjoy nature. More details including relevant stretches and exercises can be found at www.exerciseyourfreedom.com/fit-tips. Always consult a health professional before deciding whether any treatment is suitable for you. Leanne Bird, Founder of BirdSol me@exerciseyourfreedom.com 1. Hansraj, K. (2014) Assessment of Stresses in the Cervical Spine Caused by Posture and Position of the Head. Surgical Technology International 2014, 25: 277-9.
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Autumn Gardening
Prepare for Autumn...
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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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Police urge motorists to secure their vehicles Dyfed Powys Police are urging motorists not to leave any valuables on display in their vehicles to minimise the risks of losing items to opportunist thieves.
HILE the level of crime in Dyfed Powys is among the lowest in the UK opportunist criminals are a persistent problem. We are urging motorists not to give thieves the opportunity to steal by being vigilant and making sure they take simple security measures. When leaving your car parked up, especially if it’s only for a short time, it’s easy to become a little complacent, and some people forget to carry out simple security measures that they would normally carry out. It can take less than 10 seconds for a thief to steal something from a car, but by following our advice and some simple steps you can help us reduce car crime and avoid becoming a victim of it: • Always activate the security system or alarm on your vehicle • Don’t leave valuables such as handbags, wallets or any other items on display (Leaving even low value items on display makes
your vehicle more vulnerable to attack from thieves) • Remove all valuables from sight including any gadget holders, sat-nav holders and mobile phone handsfee holders. Being left on show can be an advert for theives. • Remove as many valuable items as you can from the vehicle, if you can’t take them with you secure your valuables and other items in the boot. • Close all windows and lock all doors and the boot • Be wary of where you park your car, try and park in a well lit area. If you witness a theft from a vehicle please contact Dyfed Powys Police immediately on 101. In an emergency, call 999. For more information about Dyfed Powys Police visit the Force website: www. dyfed-powys.police.uk
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