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GET FIT... ....With a difference in West Wales
REVIEWS... ..read our reviews on unusual fitness classes
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DISCOVER OUR COASTAL PLAYGROUND Our Wales Coast Path Guide
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STAND OR SIT... The impact of sitting for long periods
BEAUTY TIPS How to get the spring glow
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WHAT”S ON... ...over the next three months
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CLEANING WITH A CONSCIENCE... ...Clean your home with with natural products
DEALING WITH DISTRACTIONS... ...How to cut through the noise and focus
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WE LOVE... ..Sam Jones’ shares her seasonal favourites
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LOCAL PRODUCERS ...a guide to find your fresh locally sourced produce
BRAIN FOOD... ...Lift your spirits with some mood boosting foods
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999 or 101? Dyfed-Powys Police explain how to make the right call
GARDENING Prepare your garden now and reap the rewards in the summer
WHY WE LOVE WOOL... ...keeping you warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot
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To this Spring edition of Your Local Crowd...
If you like a joke we’ve got April Fools Day covered with our practical joke guide, page 21, and there are few rites of spring more satisfying that the annual spring clean, it’s time to throw open the doors and windows, dust away the cobwebs and get down to a good spring clean, but if you worry about harsh chemicals, read ‘Cleaning with a Conscience’, page 22. Not forgetting our team of committed contributors, who offer all manner of advice as we head into spring, from ‘Why we Love Wool’ - Celtic Sustainables, p24 ‘Dealing with Distractions’ - Ashmole & Co, p22 and ‘The Impact of Sitting Still for too Long’ - Birdsol, p27. We also introduce our new detailed ‘What’s On’ Guide, p30 with new columns ‘We Love’, p11 & ‘Beauty’ p25, along with regular columns gardening, recipes, reviews and puzzles.
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So then, how many of you have kept to your New Years resolution, the one you promised yourself/family back in January? Each year, we all do it, myself included, resolve to make new life choices. To get more active, cut down on the booze, go to the gym...blah blah blah and fall at the first hurdle to be left feeling like a failure a week into the New Year! If you are now struggling, fear not, as in this issue we attempt to inspire you to keep going with a variety of, what we hope you find, useful articles. Such as unusual and fun fitness classes found locally, page 7, we know as we tried them, page 10. Ideas on how to address your thoughts with positive thinking, page 12. If it’s your energy levels you’re struggling with,perhaps some brain foods will keep you energised, page 14 and where to purchase them, page 16. Or perhaps the great outdoors is more your thing, discover our coastal playground on our Wales Coast Path, page 17.
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Come on, let’s be honest here – how many of you resolved to get fitter in 2017, and how many of you actually got beyond the first few days of the month before sneaking back to the sofa with a blanket and the end of the Christmas chocs? Part of the problem is that exercise needs to be fun. If you’re not enjoying it, it can be all pain and no gain – and that’s not going to encourage you and keep you motivated to achieve your goals – be they to lose weight, to be more active or to improve your health. Well, help is at hand! We’ve brought together a selection of fitness and health classes and activities here in West Wales that will have you leaping for the lycra!
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...with a difference in West Wales
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and take part in one of the latest fitness trends. The specially designed boots reduce the impact on joints that more traditional fitness classes can sometimes inflict. Info: www.guildhall-cardigan.co.uk/ events
TRXFIT With rave reviews about all over body and core workout, TRXFit is ‘suspension training’ which incorporates specially designed straps into your fitness routines. Using the straps means that as well as the exercises, you are also having to keep your body stable, engaging your core muscles.
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OUTDOOR TRAINING If you’re looking for a fitness class to get you outside more, perhaps it’s worth investigating Outdoor Training which offers circuit style exercises outdoors and incorporating the environment into the exercises. Info: www.cardiganswimmingpool.co.uk BOUNCE FIT Strap on a pair of bounce boots
PEMBROKESHIRE TRIATHLON SWIM, BIKE RUN It might all sound like a huge challenge, but there are many people who will Image courtesy of Sura Nualpradid, Hin 255 & Dan at FreeDigitalPhotos.net
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Feature attest to the addictive nature of triathlon. And before you think this isn’t for you as a beginner, not all triathlon is as extreme as IronMan Wales which sees top athletes competing through the streets of Tenby. Join a club, find out more and see where it takes you! Info: www.pembstri.org.uk
REBOUND FITNESS CLASSES Exercising on a trampoline, rebound exercise is an all body workout without stress on any joints and muscles, providing many benefits for you and your body. Info:www.hangar5.wales/activities/ fitness-classes
CARMARTHENSHIRE HYDROSPIN More exercise that makes the most of water. Hydrospin takes the basic concepts of a stationary spin class and puts into the pool where the support
of the water takes the pressure off joints, and helps participants maintain a comfortable body temperature. Info: Facebook@Hydrosindragon aquacycling www.hydrospindragon.co.uk
is high interval training which will burn maximum calories, increase stamina and help you sculpt your body. Piloxing also helps keep you energised and burning calories the following day Info: www.classfinder.org.uk/ fitness-class/listing/piloxing/ carmarthen
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HYDROPOLE Pole dancing – in a pool. Participants enjoying hydropole classes get an all over workout for your body and your core, involving jumps, kicks and water pedalling around the pole. And although we’ve posted this in Carmarthenshire, there are classes in Pembrokeshire too! Info:facebook@HydropoleWales PILOXING FUSING Pilates, boxing and dance, piloxing
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POLE FITNESS Forget any images that might have popped into your head about seedy nightclubs. Pole dancing offers great health and fitness benefits. Info: facebook@DGAFandPole
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STAND UP PADDLE BOARD YOGA On a paddle board. All the benefits of yoga, improving your posture and helping you focus, with a very real reminder to find your inner balance as you practise yoga on a Stand Up Paddle Board. May be something for warmer months, and certainly something for water lovers. Info: www.exerciseyourfreedom.com/index.php/project/stand-up-paddleboard-yoga
David Maund - Hydrospin
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Tried & Tested
HYDROSPIN
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WHAT THEY SAY: Combining the dynamism of indoor studio cycling with the benefits of water based exercise. Designed to be a total body workout, whilst also improving cardiovascular performance, in positions impossible on land! Improving overall well-being and aiding weight loss, increasing full body strength, endurance and improve cardiovascular fitness. The water keeps you cool, whilst reducing pressure on the heart, allowing the buoyancy of the water to support the joints making Hydrospin a fantastic low risk, highly intensive exercise.
Hydro spinning offers similar benefits, allowing you to work harder for a shorter period of time. Along with the high-energy dance tracks and words of encouragement from our instructor, I slowly got to grips with pedaling in water. It’s trickier than it looks. Cleverly choreographed, we pedaled at 50%, 70% then full whack at 100%, standing, sitting and even hanging off the back of the bike. This really was a full body workout. It wasn’t all frenzied pedaling however, using the gentle resistance of the water, we also gave our arms a good workout.
WHAT WE SAY: When I heard rumours of a new, water fitness class, Hydrospin, I was curious and thought I’d give it a go. Feeling a little self conscious, I’m soon standing poolside being talked through the bike set up. My mind wondered a little as I was concerned about my swimmers chaffing and the little protection that was offered by what looked like a painfully sharp saddle! Once set up and positioned in the water, David our instructor talked us through the handle bar hold positions, 4 in all, with both high and low grips for both, before we were off. I attend spinning (static bike) classes and really enjoy them.
THE AFTER EFFECTS: If I’m honest, once I’d got used to pedalling in what felt like treacle, I really enjoyed this class. I was a little wobbly getting off the bike, but I knew I’d be coming back for more. The next day, although my legs felt a little heavy, and my bum a little saddle sore. I felt like I’d had a great full body workout. Motivated by David’s cheerful banter and enthusiasm, I returned for a second class and again left feeling invigorated and stress free, ready to tackle the week head on. Book your place with David for Hydrospin today, it’s good fun. 07792 351607 or davidmaund@hotmail.co.uk
TRX FIT
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WHAT THEY SAY: Suspension training that tightens the core, improving strength, balance and flexibility, working with your body and your own strength, TRX will provide a punishing workout with a tweak of the straps and your body position, and letting gravity do the rest. WHAT WE SAY: I’ve been working with Sheila for a couple of years and enjoy her approach and style to coaching what are at times very tough exercise classes, making them less gruelling and more fun! Spin, Circuit Training, Stability Ball, Outdoor Training to name just a few, so I was keen to try her new class, TRX Fit. Suspension training using adjustable straps giving you a full body workout. There are multiple variations of basic exercises such as squats and push-ups, as well as what first appeared to be ridiculously hard planks! Sheila works through these moves in a sequence of exercises, focussing on individual muscle groups, with a few short breaks allowing you time to recover. Some of the positions, I won’t kid you, are at
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first very difficult but with just 12 of us in the class, she is able to quickly spot and correct each of us on a one to one basis. There are variations to this class, one being TRX Body Blast, which incorporates a good cardio workout, although I have to say I was building up a sweat soon after the warm up on TRX Fit. Sheila is great at explaining the science behind the techniques used and the specific effects achieved by certain moves. She cetainly knows her stuff! AFTER EFFECT: After just one month, I’m really enjoying this class. I feel my stomach muscles are firmer, and my posture is significantly better. What were initially incredibly hard exercises, such as the plank movements, have very soon become easier, and I was amazed at how quickly my core strength has improved. Booking is essential as these classes are proving to be very popular. Sheila Williams Mi Trainer Personal Fitness Coach @SheilaWilliamsMi.TrainerPersonalFitnessCoaching
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COMFORT
My Baavet natural sheeps wool duvet, available from www.celticsustainables.co.uk
LEARNING NEW SKILLS ...on a patisserie workshop
At The Cliff Hotel & Spa
My new woodburner, installed by Stove Works Wales
NAUGHTINESS!
A delicious icecream sundae from The Hive, Aberaeron
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GIFTS
A large selection of Clogau Gold from Trysordy Cymru, Aberaeron
SCUBA DIVING
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SPARKLE
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SWEET TREATS
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A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
CORE STRENGTH
With TRX training at The Shed, Cardigan
A LITTLE LUXURY
A Twy y Felin, St Davids
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POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
Positive thinking is not accepted by everyone. Some, consider it as nonsense, and mock people who follow it, but there is a growing number of people, who believe in its effectiveness to help with their everyday lives. If you are feeling flat, fed up and frustrated, why not give it a go, what have you got to lose?
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THE WAY TO HAPPINESS: TO KEEP YOUR HEART FREE FROM HATE; YOUR MIND FROM WORRY; LIVE SIMPLE; EXPECT LITTLE; GIVE MUCH; SCATTER SUNSHINE; FORGET SELF; THINK OF OTHERS
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FIVE KEY RULES TO REMEMBER Overthinking Ruins Happiness
Positive thoughts create a better life
THE DAY IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT! SO WHY NOT MAKE IT A GREAT ONE?
Everyone is on a different journey
Kindness does not cost a penny
The past cannot be changed
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WRITE IT ON YOUR HEART THAT EVERY DAY IS THE BEST DAY OF THE YEAR
OUR HAPPINESS DEPENDS ON THE HABIT OF MIND WE CULTIVATE
BEING MISERABLE IS A HABIT; BEING HAPPY IS A HABIT; AND THE CHOICE IS YOURS
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CRANBERRIES Full of nutrients and great for keeping your urinary tract healthy. They are also high in Vitamin C and therefore help to boost the body’s resistance against infection.
BRAIN FOOD Are you feeling demotivated and sluggish? Lift your spirits with some mood boosting food to put the spring back into your step and a smile your face. sam@yourlocalcrowd.co.uk
SHITAKE MUSHROOMS Packed full of vitamin B and B6, maintaining good serotonin and melatonin that helps regulate sleep patterns and lets face it, we are all happier when feeling ell refreshed after a good nights sleep!
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OYSTERS Love them or hate them, rich in zinc they are proven to improve dopamine levels, which boost libido in both women and men.
WALNUTS
ASPARAGUS
A nut that’s the richest in the essential fats known to improve cell health. Just 10 walnuts each day has been shown to help lower blood cholesterol levels, which will also help to improve blood flow around the body.
Asparagus is packed full of vitamins and minerals, in particular folic acid, which can help improve libido in both men and women. Need we say more!
BANANAS Loaded with B vitamins, magnesium and potassium. A great fruit to start the day.
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Health & Wellbeing EGGS
COFFEE
A good source of the vital nutrient choline, shown to have a number of vital functions including optimal cell membrane function and neurotransmission thought to be related to mood and energy levels.
Get the day started with a cup of “proper” coffee which has the stimulatory effects of caffeine to get our brain and our body moving.
AVOCADO
GARLIC
Beat the fatigue and boost your iron levels with red meat. Eat red meat, in small amounts 3-4 times a week to get all the iron needed for optimal energy production.
Garlic is excellent for helping to increase blood flow, helping to reduce blood pressure. It also helps improves cholesterol levels.
ALMONDS Contain a great many healthy fats, fibre, protein,magnesium and vitamin E. They can lower blood sugar levels, reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels among many of its healthy properties.
SALMON
HONEY
Rich in Omega 3, fatty acids are great for the immune system and help combat depression.
Containing the mineral boron, which helps the body utilise estrogen (a hormone that controls a woman’s monthly cycle) and improves testosterone levels in the blood.
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RED MEAT
Turn over or a guide to your local producers markets
Boosts the immune system with B vitamins and potassium.
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Guide
YOUR LOCAL PRODUCERS MARKETS 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
PEMBROKESHIRE ST DOGMAELS LOCAL PRODUCERS’ MARKET Tuesdays 9am– 1pm. St Dogmaels
Abbey Visitor Centre SA43 3DX 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
CARMARTHENSHIRE 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
SPRING FRUIT & VEGETABLES Artichokes Asparagus Broccoli Chives
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Collard Greens Fennel Green Beans Morel Mushrooms
Mustard Greens Pea Pods Peas Purple Asparagus
Rhubarb Snow Peas Spinach Spring Baby Lettuce
Swiss Chard Watercress
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DISCOVER OUR COASTAL PLAYGROUND Whether you are looking for a family day out, some heritage and culture, coastal adrenalin activities or to simply to put your feet up on one of our gorgeous beaches, our coastline has something for everyone. Here in association with the Wales Coast Path, illustrated with some images from local photographers we’ve put together a guide of coastal walks for you to enjoy, highlighting our two favourites. So dig out those walking boots and get out for a blast of fresh air. The Ceredigion section of the Wales Coast Path can be tackled in up to seven sections – representing seven days walking. Each section ends in a town or village where you can find accommodation and transport. The route sections below are described in order from south to north. Our highlighted walk and personal favourite is Aberporth to 1 Llangrannog Cardigan to Aberporth Running through farmland to the north of the River Teifi before following a roadside path along the side of the estuary to Gwbert. Heading inland for a while, before returning to the coast for some fantastic views on the approach to Mwnt. The next stretch runs along the clifftops overlooking some quiet coves and caves. All along this route are great places to spot dolphins, seals and porpoises. Passing Cwm Gwrddon - a glacial meltwater channel, the path then skirts around the Ministry of Defence base before descending into the picturesque village of Aberporth. Distance: 11.7 miles (19.1km) Difficulty: easy/moderate Map1: www.bit.ly/ylcCardigan2Mwnt Map2: www.bit.ly/ylcMwnt2Aberporth 2
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Aberporth to Llangrannog Highlighted Ceredigion Walk The first half mile is tarmac & probably the easiest section of the Ceredigion Coastal path, suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. Characterised by high cliffs and secluded beaches, much of this section is designated Heritage Coast. On the first stretch of this walk, pass renovated railway carriages,
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beautifully situated overlooking the sea, converted into holiday accommodation. A spectacular sight on this stretch of coastal path, is the waterfall at Tresaith, where the River Saith cascades over the cliffs into the sea and is a popular feature of the village. A good halfway point to break up your walk is the Ship Inn. Nestled above the beach of Tresiath, offering great food & views from the terrace. Popular with both locals and the visiting tourist, it’s the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat and rest the legs after the steep descent into the village. From Tresaith the walk becomes a little more challenging. Between Penbryn and Llangrannog, there are 2 steep climbs and decents at Traeth Bach, and up to the ramparts of an iron age fort of Castell-bach, before descending into the village of Llangrannog. Excellent uninterrupted views can be found on this stretch of coastal path with the striking profile of Ynys Lochtyn. Here bottled-nosed dolphins, popular residents of Cardigan Bay, can be seen on most days during the summer. Your walk will end in one of Cardigan Bay’s prettiest small villages, Llangrannog, a tranquil, safe, seaside holiday village. Relax in one of it’s pubs, Pentre Arms and The Ship or cafes Patio Cafe and The Beach Hut, or simply grab an ice cream and take a well earned break on its sandy beach or explore it’s cave. According to legend, the distinctive rock on Llangrannog beach, known as Carreg Bica (Devil’s Tooth) comes from the Devil himself who, apparently, in a furious rage with toothache, in anger promptly ripped it out, whereupon, of all places, it happened to land … in Llangrannog! Distance: 4.8 miles (7.7km) Difficulty: moderate/hard Map: www.bit.ly/ylcAberporth2Llangrannog
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Llangrannog to New Quay Some would say the most spectacular part of the Ceredigion Coast Path, this section is Heritage Coast and includes the iconic Ynys Lochtyn, the magnificent folded rock formations of Cwmtydu and Cwm Soden. Near New Quay, Marine wildlife and seabirds can all be found. Birds Rock is a great area to stop and take in the views. Distance: 9.4 miles (15km). Difficulty: moderate Map1: www.bit.ly/ylcNorthLlangrannog Map2: www.bit.ly/ylcSouthLlangrannog
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Llanrhystud to Aberystwyth This section of the Heritage Coast is somewhat challenging, including the ‘hanging oak woodlands’ of Penderi Cliffs nature reserve, an important habitat and breeding ground for a wide variety of seabirds. Walk the shingle beach of Tanybwlch nature reserve towards Aberystwyth harbor, lying below the distinctive Pendinas hill and iron age fort. Distance: 10.6 miles (17km) Difficulty: moderate/hard Map1: www.bit.ly/ylcNorthLlanrystud Map2: www.bit.ly/ylcSouthofAberystwyth
New Quay to Aberaeron Aberystwyth to Borth/Ynys Las A popular stretch of the Coast Path, and apparently a fa- The Coast Path route between Aberystwyth and Clarach vourite route of the poet Dylan Thomas, which passes over Craig Glais, or ‘Constitution Hill’. Experience includes a stretch along Traethgwyn beach at the Cliff Railway to the summit. Brace yourself for the next low tide to Llanina. Do check tide times be- 3 mile section as it has several big climbs to tackle. Then it’s fore taking the beach route (map 2 shows on to the pebble ‘causeway’ of Sarn Cynfelyn, stretching an alternative route). From Llanina the out to sea at Wallog. Here at low tide, the remains of a route continues via the sheltered Cei Bach submerged forest are revealed. The path between Borth and Cwm Buwch, where the meandering and the sandunes nature reserve of Ynyslas is a little Afon Drywi carves some interesting topogra- easier. The path then heads east towards Tre Taliesin and phy before becoming a waterfall. Tre’r Ddol across the wetlands of Cors Fochno, the RSPB Distance: 6.5 miles (10.5km) reserve of Ynyshir, Eglwysfach and onwards to Difficulty: easy/moderate 7 Machynlleth to cross the Dyfi river. Map 1: www.bit.ly/ylcNewquay2Aberaeron Distance: 4.9 miles(7.8km) to Borth and Map 2: www.bit.ly/ylcNewquay2CeiBach another 4.9 miles (7.9km) to Ynyslas Difficulty: easy/moderate/hard 8 Aberaeron to Llanrhystud Map: www.bit.ly/ylcNorthofAberystwyth Possibly the gentlest stretch of the Ceredigion Coast Path lies Pembrokeshire is home to the iconic and world along the top of soft cliffs on class landscape of the Pembrokeshire Coast National the coastal flats between AbPark. With National Trail designation, the route takes eraeron and Aberarth. A gentle you through some of Britain’s most spectacular and climb out of Aberarth then takes breathtaking scenery, including stunning beaches you over Graig for great views and picturesque harbours taking in the UK’s over the next stretch of coastal smallest city - St Davids. As well as being flats at Llanon. Along the foreshore between Llanon and visually breathtaking, Pembrokeshire offers exciting Llanrhystud you will find a little bit of history, the remains wildlife spotting opportunities, both on land and out of medieval fish traps, and on the nearby Craig-as are the to sea. remains of a series of four limekilns and related buildings. Distance: 7.4 miles (11.9km) Difficulty: easy/moderate Ceibwr to Pwll y Wrach Map1: www.bit.ly/ylcNorthAberaeron Ceibwr Bay was once a busy port serving Moylegrove. Map2: http://bit.ly/ylcLlanon Home to the The Witches Cauldron – Pwll Y Wrach – a Map3: www.bit.ly/ylcSouthLlanrhystud collapsed cave, formed by the motion of the sea washing 5. New Quay; 6. Aberaeron; 7. The submerged forest; 8. Near Llanrhystud ©Crown copyright (2014) Visit Wales 9. Aberystwyth ©David Davies, Aberystwyth. To see our full guide and more images, visit www.bit.ly/ylcCoastPathGuide
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away the soft shale and sandstone along a fault line, a striking geological feature on this stretch of coast. Seals are often spotted harbouring in the sheltered cave. Distance: under 1 mile Difficulty: easy/moderate Map: http://bit.ly/ylcpembsmaps (map 62) Newport The quaint medieval town of Newport is found on the Nevern Estuary, offering long stretches of gentle level paths with some excellent wheelchair & pushchair accessibility. Suitable for a gentle stroll and perfect for some wildlife watching.
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Distance: Various Difficulty: easy Map: www.bit.ly/ylcpembsmaps (map 64)
Cwm yr Eglwys to Pwllgwaelod Highlighted Pembrokeshire Walk 10 This is a walk I take regularly to blow away the Sunday morning cobwebs and is a favourite of mine. At 142 metres or 465 feet above sea level, the walk over Dinas Head will certainly get the heart pumping and can be hard going in places but the views are worth the effort. It is a circular walk, not too long and has a great pub & restaurant at Pwllgwaelod, The Old Sailors, 11 for that rewarding pint of prawns and some real ale. This pub was apparently visited by Dylan Thomas at least once or twice! A wide, flat footpath suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs links the two coves, I’ve walked with members of my family who have all enjoyed the day out with some of us taking the more challenging path over Dinas head, with others members of the party taking the flat footpath, for us to meet at the Old Sailors at Pwllgwaelod for a bite to eat. Cwm yr Eglwys has plenty of rock pools to explore and is a lovely sheltered beach. I did my first offshore scuba-dive here as a child with my father, so it holds many fond memories. The beach at Pwllgwaelod is
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Whitesands to Solva Head out from the golden sands of Whitesands Bay, passing close to St Davids, Britians smallest city, ending in the pretty harbour village of Solva. Try a bit of porpoise spotting, often seen in the waters between the mainland and Ramsey Island. It’s a long stretch of the coastal path so I’d recommend, once arriving in Solva, taking a well earned break on the harbourside or in the Harbour Inn set within the Harbour itself. At low tide you can take a lovely walk out over the beach to the harbour mouth, great for exploring the rock pools. Distance: 21km / 13miles Difficulty: moderate/difficult Map: www.bit.ly/ylcpembsmaps (map 68 &69) Martins Haven to Marloes With wonderful views across Jack Sound to Skomer Island, this is a dramatic stretch of Welsh coastline. Ideal for wildlife watching, being a great place to catch sight of gannets and porpoise, particularly in September and October. A short walk so add 14 on a small extension and walk to the beautiful Marloes Beach. Distance: 3.5km/2miles Difficulty: easy/moderate/difficult 15 Map: www.bit.ly/ylcpembsmaps (map 72 &73) Broad Haven South to Skrinkle Haven It was a tough decision not to include this as my highlighted walk. An absolutely stunning stretch of coastline and one which I return to frequently. Containing the National Trust’s Barafundle beach, which for me, definately has the WOW factor and voted one of the top 10 beaches in the world and the Lily Ponds at Bosherton. Distance: 18km/11miles Difficulty: easy/moderate/difficult
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Set the clocks a few hours ahead... of course you’re going to have to be prepared to be in on the joke too if you manage to do this to someone you live with, but set the clock a few hours ahead, then chuckle as they leap out of bed way too early for work. How long will it take for them to realise? Offer ‘boiled eggs’ for breakfast... Use eggs that you have carefully prepared the previous evening, blowing out the white through a tiny hole.
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Fake Cake... everyone loves cake – but perhaps not this one! Get a plastic bowl or cardboard box (not too big), place it on a cake plate then ice and decorate as if it was a cake. Leave I somewhere conspicuous with a big sign on it saying ‘eat me’ and see what happens…
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Reset Google language preferences to Klingon... another prank that requires a bit of forward planning but if you have access to a colleague’s computer, why not give them a surprise by changing their language preferences to something a bit more unusual. You can do this in Google’s Settings!
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Shopping list. Ask someone to fetch you some elbow grease from the shop (works best on a small child)
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7. Caffeine fix... swap the office coffee to decaff and commiserate as everyone wonders why they haven’t woken up properly
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Glue coins to the floor. Simple but effective.
Crowd control... stand around looking up at a building. Point and keep saying “Did you see that?” “Can you see what’s going on up there?” See how many people you get crowded round all looking and pointing and then quietly walk away and leave them to it.
Balloons... fill someone’s car or office with balloons. Childish perhaps, but innocent, and you’ll all have fun with the balloons afterwards!
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DEALING WITH DISTRACTIONS Research suggests that when we are distracted from a piece of work it takes between 1 and 15 minutes to get back to the point of focus afterwards. It is therefore not surprising that our scheduled work tasks are not being completed, when we are being distracted many times each day.
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What can we do to manage our external distractions? 1. SCHEDULE THEM Receiving email, phone calls and instant messages are a huge distraction for many. Consider allocating particular times of the day to deal with these. You could check your emails for example, in the morning, after lunch and at the end of the day. Is it possible to for you to use voicemail for incoming calls or ask someone else to take messages when appropriate? If the auto alert on your emails is distracting you, turn it off. By not reading and replying to emails immediately, you are allowing yourself to focus on the task in hand. 2. KNOW YOUR “OPTIMUM FOCUS’ TIME When scheduling tasks, plan your work around your energy levels. If your optimum focus time is in the morning, consider allocating your most challenging work to a morning slot. Working from home is a fantastic option to avoid workplace distractions but this may not be feasible for you. Could you work at home for a couple of hours at the start/end of the day to ensure your optimum focus time is being used effectively? You do of course need to take into account the distractions that may be present at home. 3. AVOID MULTITASKING Where you have high focus tasks scheduled, try and focus on one
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task at a time. It is more effective in the long run. Schedule your day in terms of the order you will completer your tasks and agree with yourself beforehand the level of completeness required for each task before you allow yourself to move onto the next. Certain low focus tasks can clearly be multitasked such as drinking your coffee and reading an email but can the same be said for replying to a client email whilst you are in a meeting? 4. HOW ABOUT INTERNAL DISTRACTIONS? These are interruptions that you are effectively causing yourself and some of the external distractions already mentioned may actually be internal distractions for you. Internal distractions include boredom (causing you to flit from one task to another or to surf the internet) worry, self-doubt, procrastination and wanting to try and fix everybody else’s problems. None of these are helping you achieve your planned work schedule, It’s useful to take a step back and think about why you are allowing these distractions to interrupt you. The key with internal distractions is goal setting. Before going home each evening, consider what you would like to achieve the following day, and allot time to each task. Focus on two or three important tasks but be realistic with what you can achieve. Remember, if you are distracted by the same thing daily, and it isn’t possible to eliminate it, minimize it or delegate it to somebody else, its’ probably not a distraction and actually a task that should have been scheduled the evening before.
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CLEANING WITH A CONSCIENCE There are few rites of spring more satisfying that the annual spring clean, it’s time to throw open the doors and windows, dust away the cobwebs and get down to a good spring clean
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before vacuuming and will freshen them from pet smells. Unblock drains: Drop some down the plughole then pour over vinegar to unblock a drain. LEMON JUICE Scum: Mix with vinegar to make a paste to remove those stubborn stains, its also a good bleaching agent. Furniture Polish: Mix one cup of olive oil with half a cup of lemon juice and pour into a spray bottle. The lemon will cut through the grease and the olive oil will leave a nice shine, remember to buff with a dry cloth though. Test in a small area first. Deodoriser: Good for removing smells and odours, from your microwave for example. Simply add a few slices of lemon into a bowl of water and microwave on high power for a couple of minutes. ESSENTAIL OILS Fed up of the taste of modern air fresheners or of dodging that squirt that seems to be aimed at you as you enter the room, leaving you the onset of a migraine, use essential oils instead. Lavender to relax perhaps use in the bedroom, peppermint may help you stay alert, a good one for the car and clove and citrus fruit for the rest of the house. Air freshener: Place a few drop onto a cot-
ton ball and leave hidden in the corner of the room, out of children’s reach of course. Antibacterial Spray: Using a couple of drops of lavender, a couple of drops of tea tree and some eucalyptus oil in the winter or citronella in the summer, to deter flies. OLIVE OIL & VINEGAR Olive oil is particularly good at removing finger marks from stainless steel surfaces Vinegar is an excellent all-purpose cleaner and deodoriser, particularly white wine vinegar • Bathroom and kitchen, use 50/50 mixed with water in a squirty bottle. • Use as a de-scaler, soak cloths in vinegar and wrap them around taps, cover with a plastic bag and secure with an elastic band and return a few hours later to find gleaming taps. • I’m sure our nanas all told us about this one, clean your windows with vinegar and newspaper for brilliant results •Remove mold and mildew, by wiping with neat vinegar. Have a look at investing in a steam cleaner, reducing the need for any cleaning products and chemicals, with the heat of the steam killing bacteria. Designed to be used in most household areas such as the bathroom, floors and ovens etc. www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk | 23
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PENGUINS IN WOOLLY JUMPERS The insulating benefits of wool were put to the test when an oil spill off the Coast of Phillip Island threatened the lives of its inhabitants - the world’s smallest species of penguin (also known as fairy penguins!). When the catastrophic oil spill swept along the shore, their waterproof insulating feathers became clogged with oil, preventing them from staying warm. Researchers decided to harness the insulating properties of wool by creating a knitting pattern and sending it out to the locals along with a plea to save the penguins! Before long floods of woolly jumpers came from all over the world which could then protect the birds until their feathers regained their natural condition. The wool acted as a natural insulator and was able to regulate their temperature even when wet! WARMTH AND BEDDING Conventional duvets that are often made from down, feather or polyester are all insulators and make the body hot, which
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for a more restful night’s sleep. They celebrate the talents of British people whose experience of wool goes back for generations and they are careful to source their wool from British farmers who they know personally. To make the bedding, they use the finest quality cambric cottons which are especially made by one of the oldest trading cotton merchants in Manchester. There are no harmful chemicals used and the wool isn’t bleached as it would destroy the important scales on the wool fibres. To finish, the Baavet’s are individually handcrafted under the ancient walls of Harlech Castle, to create a truly British product! If you would like to find out more about the Baavet’s we stock, please give us a call, email or check out our website at www.celticsustainables.co.uk
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WHAT THEY SAY: Whether you are looking for an indulgent, relaxing spa break or spa day; an excuse to escape in a tranquil ambience for the day, The Cliff Hotel & Spa will meet your every need and surpass all your expectations. WHAT WE SAY: I’ve been a regular visitor to the Cliff Spa & Hotel for many years and have seen the hotel evolve in recent months and I’m thrilled to say they have really upped their game to bring not only the hotel but now also the spa, in line with other top spa’s that can be found in Wales. On arrival we are warmly greeted and invited to fill out the pre treatment forms. Robes & towels are provided and we are shown to the newly refurbished changing rooms. Large & spacious with all the facilities as you’d expect. Today, I’ve invited two girlfriends to give me their view on the “Mini Spa Day” The Cliff offer. We’ve all booked different treatments, but first we take the opportunity to relax in the beautiful spa, which features a salt water hydro spa, steam room, sauna, hot tub and gym. We skip the gym, today was all about rest, relaxation & catching up, & the setting proved perfect. Two hours soon drifted by as we made full use of all the facilities before being discreetly collected for our treatments by our therapists. I chose the Thalgo Discovery Mini Facial which included a Cleanse, Exfoliation, Mask, Tone and Moisturise, giving the skin a quick boost and taste of what you can expect from a full facial. My therapist was polite courteous and discreet. THE AFTER EFFECTS: On the day we visited, the spa was busy, yet the therapists moved between treatments, professionally and with no fuss. Not once, did I feel rushed as I have done in other establishments, making the whole experience very relaxing. On meeting up with my girlfriends following their treatments, much the same was reported, and we all left the spa feeling, relaxed and rejuvinated. We finished the experience with a delightful lunch in The Carreg restaurant, overlooking the sea and all got our diaries out to schedule our return. Mini Spa Day £35 (weekdays) £40 (weekends) 2 hours use of the spa facilities with one 25 minute treatment from the list below: The Cliff Signature Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage • Thalgo Discovery Mini Facial • Indian Head Massage • Thalgo Body scrub • Prenatal Back, Neck & Shoulder Massage • Neck and Scalp Massage Cliff Hotel & Spa, Gwbert, Cardigan SA43 1PP www.cliffhotel.com 01239 622179
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WHERE DO YOU STAND? The impacts of sitting for long periods
Many of us are aware of the importance of exercise to help keep us healthy and minimise risk of conditions such as Type II diabetes, hypertension etc., but there’s increasing evidence about the negative impacts of sitting – an ‘activity’ many of us do at least 7 hours a day in Wales ! Leanne Bird
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ITTING, or being sedentary as it’s labeled, refers to times you are watching TV, driving, playing computer games, sitting in the office etc. Sedentary behaviours have been linked to heart disease, obesity and premature death. Extreme examples of this include a young lad who died of DVT following long bouts of up to 12 hours playing computer games . What’s more, a recent study has shown people have a higher risk if they sit for prolonged periods of time, regardless of whether they do exercise or not, and even if you are not overweight . The risk was higher for those who did little or no exercise, but this study demonstrates that doing regular exercise isn’t necessarily enough to counteract the impacts of sitting on our health. Sedentary behaviour can also lead to muscle imbalances and poor posture, which over time can lead to migraines, headaches, issues with the neck, upper and lower back and hips and reduced mobility. Considering other impacts associated with sitting activities such as effects on eye sight, repetitive strain injury and mental health issues, you can start to build a good picture of how sitting for prolonged periods can be bad for us. But, we can help counteract these impacts. As well as making sure we are getting regular moderate/intense exercise, having a good stretch and standing up at least every 30 minutes, getting a longer break every hour, standing while taking calls, have walking meetings, do ironing while watching TV and taking walks at
lunch time can all help. If you work at home, or your employer is on board, you could go as far as switching your office chair for a stability ball, getting a standing/sitdown desk or even a treadmill desk. Not only could you minimise your risks, improve your posture and lift your mood - you’ll also be burning more calories – a study done by the BBC found that standing burned an average 50 calories extra per hour, meaning standing for 3 hours of your working day, 5 days a week would burn the equivalent of 10 marathons extra over the course of a year ! So why not give it a go today, in fact, get
up right now! More details including tips, desk stretches and exercises can be found at www.exerciseyourfreedom.com/fit-tips . Looking for a fun and alternative form of fitness? Then why not take a look at the fitness article on page 7 or take a coastal walk, page 18.
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LOSE THE FOUNDATION Rich creamy foundations are great for the winter, but now spring has arrived, lighten the load on your face and instead invest in a good CC Cream for the more natural look. USE A GOOD SERUM Again, during the colder winter months our skin needs a rich and nourishing moisturizer, but during the warmer months, our skin can become oily. A great way to combat this, along with the blackheads and spots is to hydrate the skin with a lighter serum instead. Quickly absorbed, leaving your skin with a soft glow. USE A GOOD PRIMER Essential for the warmer months to help your makeup last longer. EXFOLIATE Get rid of that dull dry winter skin with a good exfoliante. Be careful not to over exfoliate, you really only need to do this a couple of times a week to keep your skin gorgeous and glowing.
BLOTTING SHEETS These little beauties make all the difference between dewy skin and greasy skin. A quick blot half way through the day rescues many faces. USE A GOOD MAKEUP REMOVER Remove every trace of make-up before bed, not only does this save your sheets but also your skin.
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OPEFULLY by now your bulbs will be blooming, and Spring blossom will be enticing you into the garden. Your priority will most probably be to get on top of the weeds before they run riot, and to get on with sowing seeds for the rest of the year. To do list Spring is the time to get to grips with your borders. Weed and tidy them up, then mulch with manure or compost. It’s also a good time to lift and divide herbaceous perennials, and prune your roses. Cut back dogwood and willow for colourful interest next Winter.
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shrubs and roses and other plants that may need it. Tie in climbing and rambling roses, and watch out for late frosts! By May, you should find the herbaceous borders starting to come into their own. Take the opportunity to divide overcrowded clumps of daffodils and other spring flowering bulbs, and as the month draws to an end, plant out summer bedding. Looking for garden a centre? • Tefhedyn Garden Centre, Bridge Street, Newcastle Emlyn www.trefhedyn.co.uk • Penrallt Garden Centre, Moylegrove www.penralltnursery.co.uk • Farmyard Nurseries, Llandysul www. farmyardnurseries.co.uk • Tavernspite Garden Centre, Whitland www.capelweb.co.uk TavernspiteGardenCentre • Grandiflora Garden Centre, St Florence, Pembrokeshire www.grandiflora.co.uk • St Davids Plant and Garden Nursery, Haverfordwest www.stdavidsplants.co.uk
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Spring – always welcome, and never more so than after the truly horrendous winter we’ve had here on the West Coast. Hopefully, with Winter now a distant memory, Spring brings with it more opportunities to get out into the garden and give it some TLC after the battering of the past few months. There’s plenty to be getting on with – here are our Spring gardening tips to keep you on track and your garden beautiful!
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GERARDO NÚÑEZ QUARTET & CARMEN CORTÉS 7.30pm @Theatre Mwldan
Cardigan, Ceredigion
Cardigan, Ceredigion
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MARTYN WYNDHAM-READ/IRIS BISHOP
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JON RICHARDSON: OLD MAN 8pm @Aberystwyth Arts Centre
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PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION & PIZZA NIGHT 6-8pm @Ceridwen Centre
GERARDO NÚÑEZ QUARTET & CARMEN CORTÉS 7.30pm @Aberystwyth Arts Centre ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION
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STITCHED VOICES @Aberystwyth Arts Centre
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LAKUTA 8:00 - 11:00 pm @Small World Theatre
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April1 – May24 STEPHEN BAILEY: Walking the dog exhibition @Aberystwyth Arts Centre
ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM 7.30pm @Theatre Mwldan
ASH DYKES: SURVIVING MADAGASCAR 7.30pm @Theatre Mwldan
SEAN MEO 7.30pm @Queens Hall
THE RETURN OF LIMEHOUSE LIZZIE 7.30pm @Queens Hall
NY METIdomeneo 4.55pm @Aberystwyth Arts Centre
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JIVE CLASS (recurring) 7.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall Cardigan, Ceredigion
THE STONES ECHO 1.30pm @Queens Hall
ROMEO & JULIET 7.30pm @The Ffwrnes
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TRX FIT 3.30 – 4.30pm Mi Personal Fitness Coach Sheila Williams @The Shed Booking essentail
CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
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NARBERTH, PEMBROKESHIIRE
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EASTER BUNNY’S EGGS-ELLENT ADVENTURE 1.30pm @The Ffwrnes
CARMARTHENSHIRE
WELSH NATIONAL WEDDING FAYRE
11am - 4pm @The United Counties Showground
CARMARTHENSHIRE
SUNDAY
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CAREW MARKET & CAR BOOT SALE (recurring) 8am - 3pm @Carew Airfield
ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION
Carew Pembrokeshire
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Cardigan, Ceredigion
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KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
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Cardigan, Ceredigion
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MONDAY
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T.REXTASY 7.30pm @The Lyric
CARMARTHEN, CARMARTHENSHIRE
Cardigan, Ceredigion
KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
EXHIBITION
FOLKUS –
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Cardigan, Ceredigion
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PILATES (recurring) 5:30 - 6:30pm @Small World Theatre
Booking essential
THURSDAY
WEDNESDAY
COMEDY
BOUNCE FIT (recurring) 6pm @Cardigan Guildhall
WEDDING FAYRE 11am -3pm @Llanelly House
WEDNESDAY
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GISELLE 7.30pm @The Ffwrnes
CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
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OPEN MIC NIGHT with Mezze style bar snacks 7.30pm @Ceridwen Centre
TRX FIT 3.30 – 4.30pm Mi Personal Fitness Coach Sheila Williams @The Shed
EXHIBITION
ASHTANGA YOGA (recurring) 6:30 - 7:30pm @Small World Theatre
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Cardigan, Ceredigion
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THE FIRST HIPPO ON THE MOON 2.30pm @ Theatre Mwldan CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
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Cardigan, Ceredigion
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FITNESS/DANCE
Cardigan, Ceredigion
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LUNCH BOX SAVOURY BAKES with Deli Delights 1.30 - 4.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
CLAIRE JONES INTERNATIONAL HARP SCHOOL 2017 FINALE CONCERT @Theatre Mwldan CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
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MILFORD HAVEN CAR BOOT SALE 9am-1pm @ Pill Community Centre, Cellar Hill Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire
CAR BOOT SALE
BALLET EXERCISE (recurring) 10am @Cardigan Guildhall
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BALLET/THEATRE
KIDS CREATIVE DANCE CLASS (recurring) 4:15 - 5:45 pm @Small World Theatre
TENBY, PEMBROKESHIRE
MARKET & CAR BOOT
JIVE CLASS (recurring) 7.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
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ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION
LLANARTHNE HALL, CARMARHENSHIRE
LIVE MUSIC
WEDNESDAY
TENBY COUNTRY MARKET 9am– 12pm @St John’s Church Hall
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SOCKS DO SHAKESPEARE 7.45pm @Aberystwyth Arts Centre
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SIXY MINUTE DISCO EXERCISE CLASS 6-7pm @Llanarthne Hall 01558 685 389
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LOCAL PRODUCERS’ MARKET 9am– 1pm St Dogmaels Abbey Visitor Centre
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ADULT HULA HOOPING (recurring) 5.45pm @Ceridwen Centre Call Jess 07976 152357
TUESDAY
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BALLROOM CLASSES (recurring) 6.30-9.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
PILATES (recurring) 5:30 - 6:30pm @Small World Theatre
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MilfordHaven Pembrokeshire
THURSDAY
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SUNDAY
CERDDORFA WNO ORCHESTRA 8pm @Aberystwyth Arts Centre
BLACKADDER GOES FORTH 7.30pm @Theatre Mwldan
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Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire
CAREW PEMBROKESHIRE
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
TENBY COUNTRY MARKET 9am– 12pm. @St John’s Church Hall
NY MET-DER ROSENKAVALIER 5.30pm @Aberystwyth Arts Centre
DEAN FRIEDMAN 6.45pm @Queens Hall
BALLET THEATRE UK: ALICE IN WONDERLAND 7.30pm @Theatre Mwldan
TENBY, PEMBROKESHIRE
ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION
NARBERTH, PEMBROKESHIRE
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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SALSA CLASSES (recurring) 7.30-9.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
AQUA EXERCISE (recurring) 6 - 7pm @Cardigan Swimming Pool
ROY CHUBBY BROWN 7.15pm @Queens Hall
KETTLERCISE (recurring) 9.30-10.30am @Cardigan Swimming Pool
CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
ANDY PARSONS – PEAK BULLSH*T 7.30-pm @Aberystwyth Arts Centre
LADY MAISERY WITH SPECIAL GUEST JACK HARRIS 7.30pm @Theatre Mwldan
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
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OUTDOOR TRAINING (recurring) 9.15 – 10.30am @Cardigan
REBOUND FITNESS CLASS 9.45Am @ Hangar 5 Trampoline Park
AFRICAN DANCING @ Newport Memorial Hall 12pm - 2pm 07769 568 248
VIVA NEIL DIAMOND 7.30pm @Theatre Mwldan
KHAMIRA 7.30pm @Aberystwyth Arts Centre
CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
HAVERFORDWEST PEMBROKESHIRE
NEWPORT, PEMBROKESHIRE
ENTERTAINMENT
FITNESS
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LIVE MUSIC
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OPEN DAY LEATHER COURSES BRITAIN Try traditional leatherwork 10am-4pm @SA66 7HX NEAR NARBERTH PEMBROKESHIRE
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NEWPORT MARKET 9am– 1pm Market Street, Newport
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CAREW MARKET & CAR BOOT SALE (recurring) 8am - 3pm @Carew Airfield
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LLANDEILO ANTIQUES FAIR @ The Civic Hall Llandeilo
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ABERYSTWYTH, CEREDIGION
TUESDAY
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MARKET & CAR BOOT SALE
CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
MONDAY
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PRODUCERS MARKET
MANORBIER COUNTRY MARKET 10– 12pm @Jameston Community Hall
2017 Classic Motorbike Show 11am- 4pm @Milford Haven Marina
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JAMESTON, PEMBROKESHIRE
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JAMIE SMITH’S MABON 7pm @Queens Hall
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TAI CHI CLASSES 2.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
WEDNESDAY
JONNY & THE BAPTISTS: EAT THE POOR 8:00 - 10:30 pm @Small World
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TUESDAY
PRODUCERS MARKET
MONDAY
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SUNDAY
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CAREW MARKET & CAR BOOT SALE (recurring) 8am - 3pm @Carew Airfield Carew Pembrokeshire
28
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St DogMaels, pembrokeshire
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ANTIQUES FAIR
REBOUND FITNESS CLASS 5.45pm @ Hangar 5 Trampoline Park
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FRIDAY
CINEMA
LOCAL PRODUCERS’ MARKET 9am– 1pm. St Dogmaels Abbey Visitor Centre
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CAREW MARKET & CAR BOOT SALE (recurring) 8am - 3pm @Carew Airfield CAREW, PEMBROKESHIRE
CARMARTHENSHIRE
COURSE - 01437 563110
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FITNESS
PRODUCERS MARKET
FITNESS 07812 106268
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TUESDAY
MONDAY
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BORDERS @National Botanic Garden of Wales
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TRX FIT - BODY BLAST 3.30 – 4.30pm With Sheila Williams @The Shed
AQUA EXERCISE 6 - 7pm @Cardigan Swimming Pool
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CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
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TRX FIT 3.30 – 4.30pm Mi Personal Fitness Coach Sheila Williams @The Shed
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JIVE CLASS (recurring) 6pm @Cardigan Guildhall
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FITNESS
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SUNDAY
CARDIGAN, CEREDIGION
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SALSA CLASSES (recurring) 7.30-9.30pm @Cardigan Guildhall
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DON’T DRIBBLE ON THE DRAGON 2pm @Theatre Mwldan
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EVENT
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EXHIBITION
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KIDS ENTERTAINMENT
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Police News
MAKE THE RIGHT CALL Residents of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Powys, are receiving guidance on how to ‘make the right call’ when contacting the police.
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YFED-POWYS POLICE has launched its Make the Right Call campaign, which will soon include a new Contact Us webpage, to make it easier for members of the public to know who to contact when reporting particular issues including stray dogs, fly-tipping, rowdy behaviour and parking problems. Officers will also be carrying out work in their communities to raise awareness of the correct usage of the 999 and 101 numbers. Chief Inspector Estelle Hopkin-Davies, Force Communication Centre Manager, said: “On average, Dyfed-Powys Police’s Force Communications Centre receives around a 1,000 calls every day from members of the public. “While we encourage the reporting of crime and anti-social behaviour in order to help us keep our communities safe, we frequently receive a number of calls that are simply not a police matter. “We’re encouraging people to think more about how they can make the right call in the future.” The message is being reinforced to help alleviate some of the demand placed on call handlers working within the Force Communication Centre and most importantly, to ensure the phone lines are available to people who genuinely need police assistance when they need it most.
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To make the right call consider the following: In an emergency – dial 999
999
The 999 number is a 24 hour service and should only be used in situations where there is: • Danger to life • Use, or immediate threat of use, of violence • A crime in progress • Serious injury to a person • An offender has just been disturbed at the scene • A need for immediate police attendance such as when a crime is about to be committed • Non-emergencies - dial 101
101
The 101 number should be used to report a policing issue that is less than urgent and does not require an emergency response, such as: • Your car has been stolen • Your property has been damaged • You suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood • You wish to give police information about crime in your area • You wish to make a general enquiry.
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Serves 4 Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 30g butter 500g fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped 250ml vegetable stock 1 crushed clove garlic White pepper to taste 250ml semi-skimmed milk Method Prep:20mins Cook: 15 mins Ready in: 35mins • Microwave onion and butter on HIGH for 2 minutes. • Add asparagus, vegetable stock, crushed garlic and white pepper. Microwave, covered, on High for 10 to 12 minutes. • Puree in blender. • Return mixture to microwave safe dish, stir in milk and microwave until heated through. • Serve with crusty fresh bread. Enjoy!
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Serves 4 Ingredients 2 heads fresh broccoli 1 red onion 1/2 pound bacon 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup sliced almonds 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar Method Prep:15mins Cook: 45 mins • Cook the bacon over a medium high heat until crispy. Allow to cool then crumble. • Cut the broccoli into small florets and the onions into thin slices. • Add to the bacon, raisins and almonds and mix well For the dressing • Mix the mayonnaise, sugar & vinegar until smooth. • Add to the salad and stir well. • • Allow to chill in the fridge before serving. Enjoy!
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FRESH BROCCOLI SALAD
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Puzzles
Across
1 One so has designs on her body! (8) 5 Fair-haired beauty, initially single, secures date (6) 9 Involved in argument, drunk’s about to produce dagger (8) 10 Expression of appreciation for sexy woman who sports short split skirts (6) 12 Well, a market will stock this wool (5) 13 Consequences of a chubby husband stifling expression (9) 14 Motion, say, to repeal EU act fails without Conservative (4,8) 18 District nurses treated artist making recording (12) 21 Procession of vehicles turned out to carry old metal band (9) 23 German politician’s true love (5) 24 Raid fashionable bar, arresting American (6) 25 Leaves a note on feature article (5,3) 26 Lesbian poetess apparently invested in second house (6) 27 Laurel’s worst influence, according to Spooner (5,3)
Down
1 Fight thugs regularly, getting almost killed (6) 2 Bachelor enters competition involving a race (6) 3 They work to rule, disrupting musical dramas (9) 4 No longer crazy about farm machinery? It’ll clear the air (9,3) 6 First off, Mahler is fantastic composer (5)
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7 Rewrite a page on new supporter of contemporary religious movement (8) 8 Groundnut sauce, after short time, is introduced to Eastern region (5-3) 11 Who else’s that disposed to attract the most admiration? (5,3,4) 15 River rising mostly precedes danger at sea (3,6) 16 More than one citadel’s king beheaded mischief-makers (8) 17 A fool to support seditious material (8) 19 Is it possible for ban to exclude University of Cambridge? (6) 20 Turned on, cheers extremely raunchy legal official (6) 22 Arrive at right place to sunbathe, going topless? (5)
Answers
ACROSS: 1. Tattooed; 5. Blonde; 9. Stiletto; 10. Phwoar; 12. Llama; 13. Aftermath; 14. Poetlaureate; 18. Registration; 21. Motorcade; 23. Realo; 24. Inroad; 25. Chinatea; 25. Sappho; 27. Sweetbay DOWN: 1. Tussle; 2. Tribal; 3. Operators; 4. Extractorfan; 6. Lehar; 7. Neopagan; 8. EarthPea; 11. Steal The Show; 15. Rio Grande; 16. Kremlins; 17. Agitprop; 19. Cantab; 20. Notary; 22. Reach.
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