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SUMMER 2014

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Our guide to the beautiful beaches of West Wales PLUS the latest on beauty, health, fashion, recipes, finance and much much more

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DIRECTORY

ADVERTISERS CONTENT DIRECTORY ACCOMODATION Celtic Sustainables..............................24 Penbontbren Luxury B&B. .....................6 WWales Lettings....................................6 DOMESTIC O & M Laundry Services.......................36 AUTOS Kelsion Boarding Kennels...................17 RDM....................................................13 Pembrokeshire Dental Practice............13 BEAUTY FOOD & DRINK Sugarplum Nails..................................11 Shakes On It. Milkshake Bar Body Matters........................................11 Aberystwyth........................................21 Mama Singhâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.....................................24 BUILDING TRADE/SUPPLIES LBS Builders Merchants.........................4 HOMEWARES Cardigan Windows.................................5 Needle Rock Furniture........................13 Masons Flat Roofing............................17 LD Furniture & Emporium...................35 Siwal Windows.....................................17 M & E Pearce Ltd Engineering..............27 IT PG Jenkins Builder..............................24 AllRound IT Training ...........................29 HDH Hydraulic Engineering AllRound Bookkeeping.......................27 Supplies & Services.............................24

RESTAURANTS The Ferry Inn.......................................22 FINANCE & BUSINESS SERVICES Clay Shaw Butler Accountants .............13 South Wales Chamber of Commerce...21 Richard Jarman Dip Cll........................30 LEGAL Moseley George Solicitors...................17 PRINTERS Cambrian Press......................................5 DAYS OUT Dyfed Shire Horse Farm................... ...24 The Coach House Visitor Centre...........32 EMERGENCY SERVICES RNLI................................................. .....8

ESSENTIAL NUMBERS Police/Fire/Ambulance.....................999 Environment Agency Floodline Police: Non emergency....................101 ........0345 988 1188 or 0845 988 1188 Crimestoppers www.environment-agency.gov.uk crimestoppers-uk.org ......0800 555111 ELECTRICITY FIRE & RESCUE Western Power Distribution Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue .....................................0800 052 0400 Services: mawwfire.gov.uk GAS ......................................0370 60 60 699 British Gas .....................0800 107 6204 National Gas Emergency Service COASTGUARD .........................................0800 111 999 MRCC Milford Haven, Carmarthen to Friog ...........................01646 690909 WATER MRCC Swansea, Marsland Mouth North Dwr Cymru Welsh Water. Devon/ Cornwall border to river Towy, Water.............................0800 052 0130 Carmarthen. dft.gov.uk/mca Sewerage.......................0800 085 3968 ........................................01792 366534 NHS Direct ........................................111 COUNCILS www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk Carmarthen County Council Official Web site for the NHS 24 hour ................................. ......01267 234567 telephone helpline, NHS Direct. Ceredigion County Council Information about health problems. ................................. ......01545 570881 How to keep healthy. Advice on when to Pembrokeshire County Council call for help. ........................................01437 764551

HELPLINES Age UK ........................0800 0169 6565 The All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline .....................................0808 80 10 800 Cruse Bereavement ......0844 477 9400 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 (24hr) ........08457 90 90 90 RSPCA (24hr) .................0300 1234 999 Missing People (24hr) ..............116 000 Alcoholics Annonymous ................................ ......0845 869 8241 Childline................................0800 1111 childline.org.uk Runaway helpline(24hr)............116 000

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CONTENTS

WELCOME TO

DIRECTORY/ESSENTIAL NUMBERS................................2 PROFILE An interview with local artist Helen Elliott........................7 K Appleseed Jewellery Designer....................................28 ELIN JONES AM Get the latest news from the Assembly............................9 FASHION Vicky Walkers seasonal fashion guide............................10 BEAUTY Read our Tried and Tested beauty reviews......................11 LOCAL BEACHES Our guide to the best beaches found within the two counties............................................................................14-16 INTERVIEW Des Perenara on being an Elvis Tribute Act...................18 &19 HEALTH Keep fit walking the coastal path...................................20 FOOD Grow, Pick & Eat column from Jennifer Goss .................12 A Local Welsh Recipe from Cath Moon ..........................21 RESTAURANT REVIEW The Ferry Inn, St Dogmeals................................................... 23 GO GREEN Ben Jones explain why our homes need to breathe......25 YOUNG WRITERS We invited Ysgol y Preseli years 7,8 & 9 to showcase their writing talents. We publish the winner..........................26 GADGETS Apple v’s Android, Aled’s advice on Tablets ...................27 IT ISSUES Diane Megan Robinson offers some tips on image editing...........................................................................29 FINANCE The Budget 2014 explained by Wealth Management Partner Richard Jarman..................................................31 GALLERY Your images in print.......................................32 HISTORY Hanes Llandoch talk us through the War Years..............33 PUZZLES........................................................................34

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INTERVIEW

HELEN ELLIOTT

What inspires you to paint? Paying the bills. Colour. The deep psychological need to communicate the beauty of life with other people or the fear of change and death that makes me want to freeze the moment, – who knows? What with art do you most identify? Children’s art – it’s so fresh and uncontrived. Explain how your art has evolved over time? Slowly! The old saying about taking 10,000 hours to become accomplished … well it’s true. What subject matter do you most enjoy painting? Beaches, dogs and people. What is your favourite piece of artwork and why? The latest one I’m working on – I’m always most engrossed and engaged with my latest painting, until it’s finished and ready to go to a new home. What memorable responses have you had to your work? I’ve had both laughter and tears and I’m not sure which I prefer. Is the artistic life lonely? What do you do to counteract it? Never! I spend at least ¾ of my working time in galleries, or talking to visitors, or teaching, so I’m never lonely. I also have two dogs…… so no, it’s not lonely. What do you dislike about your work? Nothing. What artist would you like to be compared to and

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why? Picasso, because of his adventurousness in life and art. What is your dream project? Easy! I’d love to illustrate a book of Dylan Thomas poems. How long does it take you to complete a painting? Sometimes ten minutes, sitting in a café, and sometimes 10 years, a canvas I keep returning to but is not yet resolved. Should art be funded? No. Not as we have it as present. Art should be for the people by the people, not chosen by an elite few for an elite few. Art should be funded at primary school level. Children should have the best quality paints and media; what they are mostly currently using – dried up brushes and cheap paint – makes it 99% likely that their paintings will end up in the bin. Give the children artist’s quality materials and watch the results. It’s magic. What do you dislike about the art world? The above. What jobs have you done other than be an artist? Name it! Waitess, barmaid, petrol pump attendant, supermarket cashier, national trainer for Home Office psychological change behavioural programmes; mother ….. Visit Helen’s studio and gallery in Newcastle Emlyn, open Wednesday to Saturday 11am - 6pm www.helenelliott.net

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NEWS FROM THE WELSH ASSEMBLY

ELIN JONES AM

Plaid Cymru, Ceredigion With the summer having arrived, it’s great to see Ceredigion’s tourist industry having recovered so well from the winter storms. I’m looking forward to many events that showcase the County – from agricultural shows and food fairs to sporting events. The industry is vital to the economy, and it’s pleasing that many local businesses are investing in a quality product for visitors. I continue to work with business people and community groups across the county to secure the most prosperous future for our market towns and rural areas. The campaign to secure the future of health services in Ceredigion is continuing. In Cardigan, a request for a judicial review of the decision to close beds at the hospital has been submitted. The Health Board didn’t hold a full consultation, arguing that the service change wasn’t a ‘major’ one, and I’m working with the specialist solicitor who is challenging this decision. Also, I’ve been discussing the Cylch Caron development with the County Council and Health Board. It’s vital that this investment meets the needs of the community. I’ll be continuing to keep a close eye on how this project progresses. In the case of Bronglais Hospital, the main concerns Gyda’r haf wedi cyrraedd, gwych yw gweld diwydiant ymwelwyr Ceredigion wedi dod dros stormydd y gaeaf. Rwy’n edrych ymlaen at nifer o ddigwyddiadau fydd yn dangos y sir ar ei orau – o sioeau amaethyddol a ffeiri bwyd i ddigwyddiadau chwaraeon. Mae’r diwydiant yn hollbwysig i’n economi, a da yw gweld cynifer o fusnesau lleol yn buddsoddi mewn arlwy o safon i ymwelwyr. Rwy’n parhau i weithio gyda phobl busnes a grwpiau cymunedol ar draws y sir i sicrhau’r ffyniant gorau posib i’n trefi marchnad ac ardaloedd gwledig. Parhau mae’r ymgyrch i gynnal gwasanaethau iechyd yng Ngheredigion. Yn Aberteifi, mae cais ger bron y Llys am adolygiad barnwrol o’r penderfyniad i gau gwelyau yn yr ysbyty. Ni gynhaliodd y Bwrdd Iechyd ymgynghoriad llawn gan ddadlau nad oedd newid ‘sylweddol’ yn y gwasanaethau, ac rwy’n cydweithio

Elin Jones at The Senedd in Cardiff with the League of Friends of Cardigan Hospital

are maternity and cardiac services. We know about the Health Board’s tendency to centralise in Carmarthen, but in a rural area the travelling distance has to be considered. That’s why the Welsh Government established a research Group into the long-term future of Bronglais and it’s catchment area, and it’s vital that no key decisions are made before this research is completed. â’r cyfreithiwr arbenigol sy’n paratoi’r sialens i’r penderfyniad hwn. Hefyd, bum yn trafod gyda’r Cyngor Sir a’r Bwrdd Iechyd am ddatblygiad Cylch Caron. Mae’n hollbwysig fod y buddsoddiad yma yn cwrdd ag anghenion y gymuned. Byddaf yn parhau i gadw golwg manwl ar sut y mae’r cynllun yn mynd rhag blaen. Yn achos Ysbyty Bronglais, y prif bryderon yw gwasanaethau mamolaeth a thriniaeth y galon. Ry’n ni’n gwybod am dueddiad y Bwrdd Iechyd i fod eisiau canoli yng Nghaerfyrddin, ond mewn ardal wledig, mae’n rhaid ystyried pellter y gwasanaethau. Dyna pam y sefydlwyd grŵp ymchwil gan Lywodraeth Cymru i ystyried dyfodol hir-dymor Bronglais a’i dalgylch, ac mae’n allweddol nad oes penderfyniadau pwysig yn cael eu gwneud cyn i’r ymchwil hynny ddod i ben.

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GROW, PICK & COOK

YUM IN YOUR TUM

by Jennifer Goss of Our Two Acres

We’re lucky to live on a Smallholding in the Pembrokeshire National Park, a mile up the hill from Poppit beach. We keep pigs and chickens and have a polytunnel, orchard, soft fruit garden and loads of raised beds for fruit and vegetables. I run a catering company called Our Two Acres and try and use as much home-grown produce as possible in my cooking. If you’ve ever grown a tomato or some purple sprouting broccoli you will know that it’s totally delicious and amazing and then suddenly you have loads, you’re looking around for what to do with it before everyone is

Rhubarb Pickle

Delicious with cold meats and cheeses, or in a sandwich or with a curry. Lovely as gifts for Xmas too. Recipe from a local friend Martin Aughton.

bored with it. Part of attempting to be self-sufficient is also to store things away for when there’s not so much growing, whether that’s bags of broad-beans into the freezer for the winter months or jars of yummy jams and chutneys in the store cupboards to brighten up rainy days. In the column I will share recipes and ideas for what to do with those mounds of yummy fruit and veg, it will be seasonal, so if you are not able to grow your own the ingredients should be available cheaply at markets and places such as Glebelands on the main road between Cardigan and St Dogmaels.

Courgette Polpettes Polpette is the Italian for meatball, these are a wonderful way of transforming the courgette, great hot or cold for a picnic.

2 tbsp olive oil • 500g courgettes, diced small • Grated zest of ½ lemon • 1 egg lightly beaten • 2 heaped tbsp finely grated parmesan • ½ ball mozzarella diced • 50g breadcrumbs • 1 tbsp chopped parsley •1 clove garlic chopped • s&p 3lb rhubarb chopped into inch pieces • 1 tbs dry red chillis • 1 tbs turmeric • 2 oz fresh ginger • 15 cloves garlic • ½ lb vegetable oil • 3 curry leaves • 2 tsp fenugreek seeds • 2 tsp cumin seeds •2 tsp mustard seeds • 8 green chillis • roughly 900ml white malt vinegar • 2 tbs salt Grind chillis, turmeric, ginger & garlic to a paste. Heat oil, fry the paste and all seeds and curry leaves, mix in rhubarb and green chillis, pour just enough vinegar to cover (you don’t need to use it all). Add salt and simmer just til rhubarb tender. Put into jars and it’s ready to eat, if there’s surplus liquid store until you want to make some more and use in place of vinegar.

Preheat oven to 200 degrees and grease a large baking sheet. Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat, add courgette and fry until golden brown and tender, cool and mix with other ingredients and season and taste. Form into small balls slightly bigger than a walnut. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15mins until golden brown. Serve hot, or cold if they last, on their own or with salad. Any questions about growing your own or recipes please feel free to follow me on twitter @gossifer and ask away! Jennifer Goss of Our Two Acres Catering enquiries to gossifer@hotmail.com

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BEAUTIFUL BEACHES

by Sam Jones

Our guide to the best local beaches in the area

WHITESANDS A wide beach of fine white sand curving towards the remote rocky headland of St David’s. Considered to be one of the best surfing beaches in the country making it very popular for watersports activities. Surf boards are also available for hire. Patrolled by The RNLI. Dogs are banned from May to September. This beach has plenty of parking, a campsite nearby, a Cafe and shop, a slip way and a first aid post.

ABERPORTH BEACH A dog friendly beach all year round. Good facilities, Car Park, toilets, shops, café are all within easy distance of the beach. Popular with both bathers and sailors, with Life Guards at hand during the summer months. ABERYSTWYTH Aberystwyth is a sheltered sand and shingle beach in the middle of Cardigan Bay. With plenty to do for children, such as donkey rides, bouncy castle and childrens rides, including an Edwardian promenade, bandstand and castle, this is a great family beach. Dog restrictions do apply. Plenty of

facilities, such as shops, cafes and restaurants. There is disabled access to the beach along with deckchair hire. Other activities include daily boat trips and various watersports. RNLI Lifeguards patrol the beach. Disabled parking and park and ride all available.

BARAFUNDLE BAY BEACH One of Pembrokeshire’s most stunning beaches, with golden sands backed by sand dunes. Owned by The National Trust, this isolated beach coupled with clear seas make the beach a natural beauty spot. Dog friendly and served well with facilitiesin the car park. Parking is at Stackpole Quay with access to the bay via a 1km path leading from the car park, then a steep cliff path.

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AMROTH BEACH A large sandy beach backed by cliffs with plenty of facilities. A promenade overlooks the beach. Dog restrictions in force during summer. Patrolled by RNLI Lifeguards. Suitable for many watersport activities. Plenty of free parking available.

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over the summer months. Patrolled by RNLI Lifeguards, with plenty of car parking spaces. COPPET HALL BEACH A sandy beach with good facilities, with a great walk to neighbouring Wisemans Bridge beach through a cliff tunnel. It is also home to the restaurant Coast, sat proudly above the dunes overlooking the sea. There is plenty of parking available although it is pay and display. CWMTYDU Once a smugglers cove Cwmtydu is an enclosed and rugged shingle cove to the south-west of New Quay. The beach is dog friendly all year round. Coastal walks via National Trust path overlook Cardigan Bay and the area is well known locally as a great place to spot dolphins and porpoises which tend to populate this stretch of the coast.

DRUIDSTONE HAVEN BEACH A secluded beach with steep cliffs. A long sandy and pebble beach. Dog friendly all year, but the beach has no parking facilities FRESHWATER EAST & WEST A large sandy beach backed by dunes. It is claimed this secluded beach was a haunt for smugglers. Now popular

with water sports enthusiasts and local fishermen. Local amenities include a holiday park and Freshwater East village. Dog friendly with plenty of parking. LLANGRANNOG Llangrannog has a fine sandy beach in a sheltered cove. At low tide you can reach the second beach Cilborth beach in a hidden cove. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from May through September. A popular beach with both tourists and locals, a seafront car park can be found at the bottom of the steep River Hawen valley, along with a couple of public houses, beach shop and café. MANOBIER A sandy beach surrounded by cliffs and dunes, it has been described as one of the most beautiful spots in Wales. Extremely popular with bathers and surfers, and sometimes overcrowded in the summer. Good facilities are provided, with a viewing platform for wheelchairs, disabled toilets along with pubs and shops all reasonably close to the beach. Dog friendly with parking for just over 150 cars. MWNT A picture perfect beach and until

recent years, a little known hidden gem of the Welsh coastline. It’s not an easy beach to find or access but a delight once reached. It has a large car park, kiosk selling refreshments and toilets. The beach itself is reached by steep steps and is sheltered by the cliff surrounding it. Alternatively you could take a short cliff top walk and marvel at the spectacular views over Cardigan Island. Again a popular spot for Dolphin spotting. A 15th century church sits proudly on the hillside and is still in use today. NEWGALE One of the best Pembrokeshire beaches for power kites and sand buggying,

with a beach over 2 miles long. Popular for bathing when calm, although strong winds can bring large breakers onto the beach. Ample parking with 3 car parks along with disabled parking. Shops, cafes and toilet facilities are located at both ends of the beach. NEWPORT SANDS A large flat stretch of golden sands backed by dunes. Dogs are welcome all year round. Like Poppit Sands, because of its size continues page 16

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it will never feel overcrowded. A great beach if you like a bit of space. The beach is Life Guard patrolled during the summer months and has a good sized car park. NEWPORT PARROG This beach is not suitable for swimming or bathing due to its currents, it is situated next to Newport Sands separated by the Estuary of the River Nevern. A great place for a coastal walk and for some bird watching. There are toilets and a car park. NEW QUAY One of Wales’ most popular sailing centres, and formerly a centre for shipbuilding. Well supplied with cafes and eateries. Organised excursions available, including seal watching on boat trips to Cardigan Bay Special Area of Conservation.

PENBRYN Almost a mile in length, and unspoilt with fine golden sand and shallow waters. Although the car park is some distance form the beach itself, there is a turning circle and dropping off point at the beach. A well stocked shop and café along with toilet facilities can be found at the car park. Popular with

both locals and the visiting tourists and a spot along the coast which is home to Dolphins Porpoise and Seals. An ideal beach for children and at low tide it is possible to reach the ajoining beach Tresaith. POPPIT BEACH A large stretch of golden sands and a very popular beach. Backed by sand dunes and home to a Lifeboat shop & station, it is loved by local visitors as well as the visiting tourist. Although the car park may overflow into a local field at peak season, the beach never

feels overcrowded. The café and beach shop is open most of the year and serves not only the obligatory ice cream, but a great selection of cakes, sandwiches and light lunches. The beach is serviced by Life Guards, who monitor the tides and currents and place warning flags where needed. SAUNDERSFOOT A large popular sandy beach found in front of the village alongside a small harbour. The beach has shallow water, ideal for swimming. Shops are found all along the beach front. Situated next to Coppet Hall Beach, where you can walk to Wiseman Bridge through a cliff tunnel. Both slipway and parking are available.

TENBY - CASTLE BEACH Tenby provides a great deal of history within its walls. With a choice of beaches at low tide the beaches join creating about two miles of unbroken sand. Castle Beach is mainly used for swimming, overlooked by St Catherines Island and the castle. At low tide this small beach joins up with South Beach and is situated between Castle Hill and the East Cliff. Facilities include cafe, toilets and deck chair rental. TENBY - NORTH BEACH Tenby North is one of the area’s most popular beaches, a small sandy beach with a promenade, backed by cliffs and the town. Facilities include watersports, a variety of restaurants, shops and pubs. TENBY SOUTH BEACH South Beach is a long sandy beach with dunes running its length. It becomes less crowded as you walk further south along the beach. There is parking for around 200 cars. Patrolled by the RNLI with restrictions on dogs during the summer months. Toilet facilities are available and the shops are nearby. TRESAITH A small sheltered sandy bay, popular with families, with a Life Guard on duty during the summer months. The River Saith falls over the rocks here creating a wonderful waterfall, and is a popular spot for local photographers. After a day on the beach you can finish the day on the terrace of The Ship, perfectly postioned, overlooking the beach and steal a glimpse of the sun setting over the sea, whilst enjoying a cool drink or evening meal

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Who is Des and what brought him to Wales? I first came to the UK in 1987 and worked part-time as a dancer, singer and actor. I come from Auckland NZ and have a Maori heritage. Before I came to the UK I worked as a professional dancer, model, actor and singer. I married in 1990 and gave up being in the limelight soon afterwards. I’ve also been a barman, a waiter, a post man, an aerobics/step instructor, fitness club manager, easyjet cabin crew and finally, easyjet cabin crew trainer. It was whilst at easyjet that I met my now wife, and headed to Wales to start a new life in the country!

Why Elvis? Mum and Dad loved Elvis and when I saw him he looked so cool and polite. My cousins and I wanted to be like him! Years later, at a fancy dress birthday party (Stars in Their Eyes – remember that show?) I, of course, went as Elvis and did a few karaoke numbers and it went from there. My mother-in-law was my number one fan and encouraged me to take it to the next level, which was having an outfit made. I found a pattern online from the USA which came complete with the bling, found a local dressmaker to make the outfit and hey presto – one Las Vegas style white jumpsuit (after many hours attaching the shiny bits I have to say). My wife was able to find backing tracks online and I’ve never looked back. What has been your most memorable performance?

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My first performance in the Cellar Bar in Cardigan. The Cellar Bar gave me my first break (thanks Steve!) so that was a special performance for me. The Cellar Bar is such an important part of the community, and it gives young, old and professional acts, a chance to get up on stage and show an audience what you’ve got! What is the toughest part about performing? To give 100% so that I portray the King to the best of my ability. Do you suffer from Stage Fright? The stage is home to me, so I don’t get stage fright as such. I do get a sort of nervous energy before I go on stage, but hopefully that just makes for a more polished and exciting performance. What prop or costume can’t you live without? My hair! If I don’t have the Elvis quiff, I don’t look or feel like the King. How often do you rehearse? Every day, from 5 minutes to 2 hours, in the car, at home, or when I take my dog for a walk (she loves it of course) Do you have any advice for other Elvis impressionist? Give 100% - the King did, and so should we! Do you have any fans? Yes, small but loyal (and growing!) I’m performing in the Elvis Convention in Porthcawl in September and there are quite a few of my loyal fans coming up for the weekend to give me support – it promises to be a great weekend with all the very best Elvis Tribute Acts taking part from all over the world, it will be quite a spectacle.

What’s it like to live in Wales? Home away from home! To me West Wales is very beautiful and quite similar in many ways to my native New Zealand. The people here are so open and friendly What is your favourite Elvis Song? Suspicious Minds, quite simply because it shows Elvis at his modern Rock ‘n’ Roll best. It’s fast, slow and very sexy and full of high energy Elvis moves. Come and support Des at The Elvis Porthcawl Festival, 26-28 September. www.elvies.co.uk or follow him on facebook. com/pages/ Elvis-Desley/ 221687097954790

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WE are lucky to live in a glorious part of the world, and one of the easiest ways to enjoy all that Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire has to offer is on foot. Walking is incredibly beneficial, and you don’t need much in the way of equipment to get started. Couple that with the spectacular scenery our counties offer, whether you’re looking for a relaxed couple of miles by the sea or a serious mountain to climb, and there really is no reason not to get your boots on and get walking. Walking is an incredibly easy way to get more active, lose weight and become healthier, regardless of your age and level of fitness, yet it’s underrated as a form of exercise. Get into a regular routine and you’re likely to reduce your risk of chronic illnesses, increase your fitness and boost your mental health and general wellbeing. It seems incredible, but all that can be had for nothing more than a comfortable pair of shoes or trainers that support your feet and don’t cause blisters – because that’s really all you need to get started. If you’re walking to work, just take your normal work shoes with you and you’re good to go. Planning a longer route, you need to think about the weather, where you’re planning to go, and dress and pack a small bag accordingly. You may need to include sunscreen, a hat, additional thin layers of clothing and a waterproof. It’s always a good idea to take water with you and some snacks. And if you’re going off the beaten track, be sensible – tell someone where you’re headed, take a map and a compass and make sure you know how to use them! If you haven’t done much in the way of walking before, start slowly. Even if you only manage a couple of minutes initially, it doesn’t matter. Just keep going regularly and you’ll gradually find you can walk for longer and on more challenging terrain. To get the full health benefits from walking, it needs to amount to ‘moderateintensity aerobic activity’, raising your heart rate.

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You’ll be able to talk, but not sing the words to your favourite song. If you remember this, then you can make every bit of walking you do count – start each walk slowly, then gradually increase the pace as you go. Towards the end of your walk, gradually slow down your pace to cool down. Finish off with a few gentle stretches, which will help improve your flexibility. If you can make walking a habit, part of your daily routine you’ll find it easier to keep going. Think about how you can swap driving or catching the bus for some of your journey to work, use stairs instead of lifts, or arrange to meet up with a friend to go for a walk – turning it into a social occasion makes it double the fun. Be it a walk into town, or a section of the 250 miles or so of beautiful coastal path that we’re blessed with, make the most of the Summer and early Autumn, and get walking. Walking the coastal path looking towards Llangrannog

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THE FERRY INN BLINK and you’ll probably miss it. If you happen to be near the beautiful beach of Poppit Sands, I would reccomend dropping into The Ferry Inn for some light refreshment, whether it be the local ales on offer or for a bite to eat. The small facade gives little away of the light and airy rooms you’ll discover once inside. Tucked away in the village of St Dogmaels on the outskirts of Cardigan is where you’ll find The Ferry Inn. Having undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years, The Ferry Inn not only boasts stunning views over the River Teifi but also quite possibly provides one of the best dining experiences in the area with a delicious, locally sourced menu. Whether you choose to eat indoors behind the huge glazed windows at the back of the building, offering vast panoramic views across the water, or outside on one of the decked terraces, the view itself simply cannot disappoint. Staff are genuinely friendly and ensured our whole dining experience was a relaxed, calm and enjoyable one. With big squishy sofas in the bar area and a nod to all things nautical in the restaurant with local art hanging on the walls, the current owners have struck the right balance for both the locals and the visiting tourist. Still, I was here to eat and after studying the menu, whilst relaxing in the bar, opted for The Ferry Prawn Cocktail, Atlantic Prawns, Marie Rose Sauce, Toast £4.95 The generous serving of prawns, served in a glass over crisp lettuce were both succulent and tasty and were generously coated in the Marie Rose Sauce. My companion chose the Goujons - locally caught white fish, beer batter, garlic mayo & tzatziki £4.95. Firm and meaty white fish were encased in deliciously crisp batter, with the mayo and tzatziki being the perfect campanion. My eyes proved bigger than my belly on this occasion

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The Ferry Inn boasts stunning views over the River Teifi with a delicious locally sourced menu as I ordered the Ferry gourmet burger, £10.95, and what arrived was a generously size burger, expertly layered with bacon, lettuce, mayonnaise and tomato. I had the option when ordering of choosing Smoked Applewood or Perl Las Blue Cheese, I chose the Perl Las and wasn’t dissapointed. Served with hand cut chips and salad I carefully tucked in – it almost looked too good to eat. My companion was sticking with the fish theme, selecting fish & chips. A beer battered whole fillet of haddock, served with a wedge of lemon and hand cut chips, mushy peas and tartar sauce £10.95. Much as expected but delicious. Having been beaten by the burger and feeling pretty full, we still couldn’t resist a glance at the dessert menu. I decided to pass but my companion was still on a roll and selected the chocolate tartlet served with whipped cream & chocolate sauce, £5.50, with 2 spoons...he knows me well! The perfectly formed chocolate tart was deep, rich in flavour and served with a good dollop of cream on the side. The Ferry Inn, St Dogmaels has the whole package and is well worth a visit. The Ferry Inn, St Dogmaels, SA43 3LF, 01239 615172 ferryinn@hotmail.co.uk

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YOU won’t know me. I’m probably just another forgotten figure of the past, long gone by the time you were born… I only hope that I died peacefully. But I just had to write this… I’m so afraid and scared; I don’t know what to do. I live in Afghanistan, which may not still exist when you read this letter, but is currently a harsh reality for me. Sitting by the window of my ramshackle house every day, sometimes furtively peeking out, afraid of what might await me… it’s an unpleasant way to live. I see horrors of which you cannot imagine… or at least, I hope not. Dust and destruction line every street, path, village and town. Entangled, unrecognisable bodies lie on the roads, covered in dried blood; large bricks and debris from the stricken buildings are testament to the pandemonium and terror which has befallen us. Food is scarce. I’m starving. Lately, I’ve been lucky to find a dry crust to sustain me daily. My name is Elina. I’m only twelve years old. My father

Every shot and scream I hear adds to my terror. Someone nearby has just lost a friend, a loved one… recently died protecting my brother, who was shot by enemy soldiers. My mother and I were the only ones left in our family… and we were both female. I remember bellowing laughs as men chortled at us, hurrying along the street in those precious minutes when there were no adversaries barring our escape. We were a source of amusement; the little girl and her sick mother, without a man to keep us in line. I have never attended school; my mother would never have been able to afford the fees… and besides, I am a girl. She was determined, however, to teach me to read and write, and for that, I am eternally grateful. I have now lost my mother, who has passed away, and I am alone and having to fend for myself. She was buried in the garden just underneath the scorched apple tree. Her grave is a pile of rubble and earth. Ever since, I’ve been alone in this house, horrified at the thought of opening a window. I am lonely and I have no one to talk to. The dark four walls of my prison hold me in this dank, miserable

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I’VE always been quite creative, I grew up in a photography studio & assisted on photo shoots from the age of 10, but for some reason, despite my love for a camera, my parents discouraged me from following in their Tulip footsteps and pushed me in a different direction. For years I worked in a job I hated, then a stroke when I was 30 pushed me in a different direction leaving me with visual & neurological problems. Born out of frustration Wintersea and a need to create, and also at the time becoming a mature mother, I needed something to do that wasn’t baby related and something that I could use as therapy, an outlet for pent up emotion, Roses something that I could do that incorporated my need to release stress and be creative, release my frustration, so I signed up for a night class City & Guilds in Jewellery Manufacturing Wedding and Silversmithing. I have Rings to take my time making Kelp pieces due to my condition but I love it, I love creating things for others. My jewellery is what you would call artist or studio jewellery, I don’t make bling, I use nature & emotions as inspiration for a piece & I only make one unique piece, I don’t want to be a production line jewellery maker, I couldn’t do it anyway, I see my pieces as small, wearable, metal sculptures. I try not to look at other makers work as I don’t want to steal their ideas, it tends to happen, even if you don’t

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consciously do it you can end up subconsciously making similar pieces, so I tend not to look in the first place. I spend lots of time in museums & galleries staring at beautiful objects, studying techniques & styles, but not to copy, just for inspiration. When I first started I made flowers, lots of spirals (I love spirals, & even managed to incorporate one into my logo) & hearts, but now my work has evolved into more abstract pieces. My pieces mostly just become what I am feeling on the day, they just appear from the metal, they can be an emotion or a memory of something I’ve seen in nature like the reflection of the clouds on the water at Poppit beach, which was the inspiration for the Winter Sea collection, or the surface of the River Teifi, which was the inspiration for the Surface collection. I tend to sketch the idea up quickly then just get a hammer out & go from there. I love my hammers. I use recycled & reclaimed copper & sterling silver and because of the tactile nature of the pieces & my own ideals. I don’t use nasty chemicals or electric tools (I’m scared of power tools), I use just hand tools & hand polish & fire finish. They take time, I make when I’m able. I loved making commissioned wedding rings for a couple last year. I had made a bangle called ‘Taking the Rough with the Smooth’ which the bride had previously bought from me & she thought the design was a great idea for her wedding bands, it was such a responsibility making such special pieces for someone but they were so happy with them. It’s a great feeling when people love & understand my work as all my pieces all have a story, a unique moment captured in metal. I was born in South Wales but left in 2001 to go to university in London, I didn’t return to Wales until 2012, via Devon. Coming to West Wales has been the best thing for me, it has the best coastline & countryside, who wouldn’t be inspired to create here, lovely friendly people & the speed of life that allows me to create my unique pieces of Appleseed Jewellery in my own time. Sold online at www.appleseedjewellery.co.uk and at The Coach House, St Dogmaels Abbey, Pembrokeshire.

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IT ISSUES IMAGE EDITING TECHNIQUES IN MICROSOFT WORD Have you ever wanted to cut anyone out of a picture and get a perfect result? Here’s how using Microsoft Word. Insert your image into Word using the Insert > Picture from your tabs. In this example we have used a butterfly on a leaf. To cut the butterfly out perfectly so that you can save it as an image in its own right or place it on another picture, simply follow these easy steps. Select your image and from the red tabs area at the top of your window called Format. Select the option Remove Background on the very left of the top window. Don’t worry that your image will go pink. You will then see further options to mark areas to keep, mark areas to remove and also the last one keep changes. If you select the option to Mark areas to keep use the pencil that appears and draw onto the parts of the image that you want to keep. If you need to remove parts simply select the option Mark

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BUDGET 2014

SUPPORT FOR SAVERS The most fundamental change in the way people access their pension in almost a century has been announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne in his Budget speech.

Pensions

The Chancellor set out that by removing the effective requirement to buy an annuity, people will have greater flexibility in accessing their pensions. This means that people can choose how they access their defined contribution pension savings; for example they could take all their pension savings as a lump sum, draw them down over time, or buy an annuity. Alongside this, the government is introducing a new requirement for pension providers to make sure that everyone retiring with a defined contribution pension pot receives free and impartial face-to-face guidance on the choices they face when deciding how to use their retirement savings. This will allow people to have greater freedom and choice now over accessing their defined contribution pension savings at retirement. These are: • reducing the amount of guaranteed income people need in retirement to access their savings flexibly, from £20,000 to 12,000 • increasing the amount of total pension savings that can be taken as a lump sum, from £18,000 to £30,000 • increasing the capped drawdown withdrawal limit from 120% to 150% of an equivalent annuity • increasing the maximum size of a small pension pot which can be taken as a lump sum (regardless of total pension wealth) from £2,000 to £10,000 and increasing the number of

by Richard Jarman Dip CII personal pots that can be taken under these rules from two to three.

NISAs

From 1 July 2014 ISAs will be reformed into a simpler product, the ‘New ISA’ (NISA), with an overall limit of £15,000 per year. The government is also abolishing the rule that says only half can be saved in cash. This will give savers complete flexibility to save or invest how they wish, and will benefit over 6 million people previously constrained by the cash and or stocks and shares limits. The government will also raise the limits for Junior ISAs and Child Trust Funds from £3,720 to £4,000

Premium bonds

Premium Bonds, offered by National Savings and Investments (NS&I), are one of the oldest and best known savings products, held by over 21 million people. The Chancellor has announced at Budget that the cap on investments in Premium Bonds will be lifted for the first time since 2003- from £30,000 to £40,000. This will come into effect from June 2014. NS&I will also offer two £1 million prizes per month, rather than one, from August 2014. In the financial year 2015 to 2016 the investment limit on Premium Bonds will be increased to £50,000.

For people aged 65 or over

For people aged 65 or over, the Budget announces that National Savings and Investments (NS&I) will launch a choice of two fixed-rate, market-leading savings bonds, available from January 2015. These will provide certainty and a good return for those who have saved all their lives and now rely on their savings for income. Further information available from www.gov.uk Richard Jarman Dip CII Wealth Management Partner, True Potential 01239 621537 or 07816 923618 richardjarman.tpllp.co.uk

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The Coach House Visitor Centre at St Dogmaels Abbey Tel. 01239 615389 Every Tuesday morning - local producers market

Why not visit the market between 9am and 1pm for some fresh local produce

Looking for something different this August bank holiday?

Visit our infamous Medieval day at the Abbey - 25th August Also, this years’ Shakespeare in the Abbey (Merchant of Venice) 6-9th August

Situated by the 900 year old Medieval Abbey and the working flour mill. A great place to visit for the whole family

This year the centre is home to the Heritage Lottery’s War Years project www.stdogmaelsabbey.org.uk which commemorates 70 years since D-day and 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War - visit our website to follow our calendar of events.

LOCAL HISTORY

THE WARS YEARS PROJECT

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United States Official Photograph Distributed 7th June 1944. Assault troops northern coast of France with landing craft Photograph courtesy of Carol Whitehart family Coach House Visitor Centre St Dogmaels 2014 commemorates 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War and 70 years since Operation Neptune and the D-day landings during the Second World War. The Coach House Visitor Centre St Dogmaels is documenting both World Wars specifically relevant to St Dogmaels and its immediate surrounding area.

Rhai o’r milwyr Americaniaidd yn ymarfer ger Eglwys y Mwnt, Aberteifi, yn ystod yr Ail Ryfel Byd © Andrea Sutcliffe 70 mlynedd ers i filoedd o filwyr y Cynghreiriaid lanio ar draethau Normandi ar 6 Mehefin, 1944, mae gan un pentre’ yn Sir Benfro reswm penodol i gofio am yr hanes. Bu nifer o Americanwyr yn aros yn Llandudoch am rai

misoedd, wrth iddyn nhw ymarfer ym mynyddoedd y Preseli cyn croesi draw i Ffrainc. Mae prosiect Hanes Llandoch wedi cael grant gan Gronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri i edrych ar hanes y ddau ryfel byd. Dros yr wythnosau nesa’, bydd y pentre’n cynnal nifer o ddigwyddiadau i gofio am y cysylltiadau â’r Ail Ryfel Byd, ac mae nifer o Americanwyr wedi’u gwahodd draw. Bydd rhai o’r pentrefwyr sy’n cofio’r milwyr yn Llandudoch yn cwrdd â’r teuluoedd. With the 70 year D-day commemoration that fell on the 6th of June, we have several events planned. Please visit www.stdogmaelsabbey.org.uk for up to date information. If you have any information to share with Heather and Angharad, please contact them at: Hanes Llandoch, Coach House Visitor Centre, St Dogmaels Tel: 01239 615 389 e-mail: heathertomos@live.co.uk or coachhouse.stdogmaels@gmail.com

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Growth in Regency stucco work (4) 3 The currency of wool, not new (5) 6 Result of turncoat’s trickery? (4) 11 Coach parking had not finished before school (7) 12 Lines pass the sound of hesitation to Poles (7) 13 Pretty daughter should be checked (5) 14 Assessment giving flight to papal airs (9) 15 Fish - sole, one hears - is first one to make advances? (4,5) 18 Decapitated loafer perhaps responsible for 6? (5) 20 Lucid article, a review covered (5) 21 Remains sound asleep, and the French entering for 18? (9) 23 Spaniard being entertained by his countrywoman’s pot (9) 26 Massacre pensioners, not wholly to obtain sweet (5) 27 Stiff, declare 18 first (7) 28 Cascading yet hard water? (7) 29 Man is about right (4) 30 Outing relation after jeans’ opening? (5) 31 Evenly careworn, being a long time (4) DOWN 1 Douglas perhaps seen upon 12 (7) 2 Draw metal seat design (9) 4 Is sweet when a gecko, though loveless, becomes involved with 31 (5,4) 5 Summary of flier, missing dog-lead (5) 7 Albert takes the river to America (5) 8 Measure up after sloshing some wine (7)

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9 Stable boss? (4) 10 Rock found in A-Z under Alabama, California and the outskirts of Timor (8) 16 Java rose, giving way to 1 down (8) 17 Haka performed in messy bunk with novice found in Xanadu? (5,4) 19 Heyday years ago, legend rewritten (6,3) 20 Funny motorway constructed originally to cut through fuel (7) 22 Eggs university man to join school (7) 24 At heart, diarist raised part.... (5) 25 ....of a golden thank-you, this coming from the heart (5) 26 False start to a final passage (4)

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