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THE BIG GIFT GUIDE Pages 7 - 13

INSIDE

Your Welsh Pantomime Guide, Two great READER OFFERS, The New Year Detox, Rainwater Harvesting, & Cyber Security,

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Directory FINALISTFINALIST & RUNNER UP BEST NEW BUSINESS & CREATIVE BUSINESS

READER OFFER: Discounted overnight stay & meals at Twr y Felin..........................19 Sprint: 10% off your first order when quoting YLC......................................................4 Stove Works Wales: Quote “YLC” to receive 10% Discount on installation costs... 12

ACCOMMODATION Rhosygilwen..........................................4 Janey Evers Interior Design.................12 Twr Y Felin ...........................................18 Pembrokeshire Property Ceridwen Centre................................. 25 Maintenance....................................... 15 Clean & Seal........................................ 15 BUILDING TRADES/SUPPLIES Colin Darby Decorating ...................... 15 Roy Thomas & Sons Ltd..........................4 Doors & Windows ............................... 21 Stove Works........................................ 12 Action Aerials.......................................23 DPW Lampeter.................................... 14 Chadzys .............................................. 29 Brooks Electrical..................................15 LD Furniture Emporium...................... 36 Kevin Davies....................................... 15 Welsh Slate.................................15 & 23 MOTORING EXL Windows ...................................... 23 Classic Cars Wanted ............................. 4 Heating & Boilers ............................... 23 Paul Edwards .......................................11 Celtic Sustainables..............................25 JT’s Garage Services.............................15 Granicol.............................................. 29 GT Tyres ................................................15 Mark Jukes Storage & Woodworking..35 Emlyn Car Valeting............................. .21 HOMES & GARDENS MGW Discount Store ............................ 6 Spider Soft Furnishings ...................... 11 Sheffield House .................................. 11

OTHERS Eco Pc’s..................................................1 Sprint Digital Printing........................... 4 WANTED Classic Cars............................. 4

Pembrokeshire Surplus Store................ 6 Chapmans Framing ............................ 11 Miss Bonnies Sweet Shop....................11 Emlyn Computers ............................... 11 Trysordy Cymru................................... 12 Y Goleudy ........................................... 12 Coracles Health & Fitness Club............ 14 Cwtsh Cuts ...........................................21 Siop Hoffnant Stores........................... 23 Pembrokeshire Dental Practice............26 Cardigan Swimming Pool................... 26 BirdSol.................................................26 Totally Tootsie Footcare........................ 26 Project Linus........................................ 25 Cowell Creative Design & Print ........... 33 RESTAURANTS & TAKEAWAYS Bunch of Grapes ..................................6 Twr Y Felin ...........................................18 The Old Sailors.................................... 21 The Hive...............................................33

Essential Numbers

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HELPLINES Age Cymru....................................................08000 223 444 The All Wales Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Helpline .....................................................................0808 80 10 800 Hafan Cymru: Domestic Abuse, preventing abuse & promoting independence of women, men & children ...................................................................... 01267 225555 Carers Direct..................................................0300 1231053 Cruse Ceredigion...........................................01239 621141 Disabled Living Foundation Helpline...........0300 999 0004 Drinkline.......................................................0300 123 1110 Frank (24hr) Drug problems ........................0300 123 6600 National Domestic Violence Helpline(24hr) 0808 2000 247 NSPCC Helpline (24hr).................................0808 800 5000 Samaritans (24h)......................................................116 123 RSPCA (24hr).................................................0300 1234 999 Missing People (24hr)..............................................116 000 Alcoholics Anonymous..................................0845 769 7555 Childline...............................................................0800 1111 childline.org.uk Runaway helpline(24hr)...........................................116 000 missingpeople.org.uk

GIFT GUIDE Whatever the occassion, birthday, christmas or simply to say thank you, our guide to finding your locally sourced gift

Inside

THE BIG WELSH PANTOMIME GUIDE Your full listings for What’s On in your area

LUXURIOUSLY STYLISH We visit Twy y Felin, in the beautiful city of St Davids. 2 READER OFFERS

MANUKA The hidden gem of Aberaeron

CYBER SECURITY How safe is your business?

WATER HARVESTING Celtic Sustainables discuss the benefits of water harvesting over the winter months

REFLECT & RESHAPE Prepare your garden for the winter months and reap the rewards come the spring

NEW YEAR DETOXING ...3 steps to start the New Year with a new you

30 MIX IT UP! Create something delicious, with our guide to some classic cocktails...

POLICE NEWS Read about the appointment of the new Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police

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Editors Letter

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Welcome.... To this Winter edition of Your Local Crowd....

As the nights draw in and we leave the blaze of autumn colour behind us, we have Christmas and the New Year to look forward to. So in this issue we’ve a bumper Gift Guide, with some great ideas for all the family, whether it be Christmas, a Birthday, Valentines or just to say Thank you, you’ll find all you need in our guide and on your local High Street. “Oh no its not...Oh yes it is!” Check out What’s On around Wales, over the next few months in our Pantomime guide and grab some tickets for some theatrical family fun. Not forgetting our team of committed contributors, who offer all manner of advice as we head into the winter months, from how & why we should harvest our rainwater - Celtic Sustainables, Cyber security and how best to protect ourselves Ashmole & Co, chasing nature with children - Kelly Robinson, childrens author an blogger and New Year detoxing - Birdsol. We also have an introduction to the new Chief Constable of Dyfed Powys Police, experience some delightful food at Manuka in Aberaeron, along with an exquisite overnight stay at Wales’ first art hotel, Twy y Felin, in the beautiful city of St David’s, who are running a couple of great Reader Offers. Check them out on page 19.

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

to hear your views on Your Local Crowd. Don’t forget to check out our website where you will find so much more, our magazine archives, many other articles & interviews, recipes, what’s on and not forgetting, our directory of local businesses. Your Local Crowd also offer a design service should you need any leaflets, booklets or magazines put together - feel free to get in touch!

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ISSUE CONTRIBUTORS Dyfed - Powys Police www.dyfed-pwys.police.uk Celtic Sustainables www.celticsustainables.co.uk Ashmole & Co www.ashmole.co.uk BirdSol Fitness, Nutrition & Wellbeing www.exerciseyourfreedom.com Kelly Robinson Childrens Author & Blogger www.naturemumblog.co.uk Sally Sellwood Feature Writer www.sallysellwood.com

NEW FOR 2017 If you are a local business who would like to feature in our new Tourism Guide Book, please get in touch.

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From the inception of Your Local Crowd, over two years ago, I was never really sure how this magazine would be received, but as we head into our third year of production, we’ve achieved far more than I ever expected. We’ve won awards, seen steady growth and are now backed by many brilliant contributors who bring you all the very best when it comes to living in West Wales, not to mention building valued and trusted relationships with many local businesses throughout the three counties. But what I’m most thrilled about is our one shared passion...to support & promote local.

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Pantomime

The Christmas tradition of pantomimes is going strong, so here is our guide to what’s on in Wales Join Wendy, Michael and John as they brave Pirates, Indians, Mermaids and befriend the Lost Boys in their adventure to never grow up. LYRIC THEATRE 8 King St, Carmarthen SA31 1BD. 0845 226 3510 www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk

DICK WHITTINGTON 9 Dec - 17 Dec 2016 This spectacular production from Jermin Productions will play for a limited run at the Lyric Theatre just in time to get you into the Chirstmas festivities and promises to be a sensational Pantomime that really is “purr-fect” for the whole family! Join our hero Dick as he sets out on a hilarious antic filled journey in search of fame and fortune. Will he be able to fight off the raucous King Rat? Will he find his true love with the beautiful Alice? There is only one way to find out! THE FFWRNES Park Street, Llanelli. SA15 3YE 0845 2263510 www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk

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SANTA IN LOVE 17 Dec – 31st Dec 2016 Have you ever wondered where the fairy on top of the Christmas

THE MINERS’ Wind Street, Ammanford. SA18 3DN 0845 2263510 www.carmarthenshiretheatres.co.uk ALADDIN 28 Dec, 29 Dec 2016 A pantomime classic! Will the evil Abanazer convince Aladdin to enter The Cave Of A Thousand Dreams and fetch the lamp? Will Princess Jasmine find the boy of her dreams? And will Widow Twankey finally wear something that doesn’t look like an explosion in a paint factory? Wishey Washey and the gang transport the audience to Old Pekin for an adventure that has endured for centuries. TORCH THEATRE St Peter’s Rd, Milford Haven SA73 2BU 01646 695267 www.torchtheatre.co.uk SLEEPING BEAUTY 17 Dec – 31st Dec 2016 Written & Directed by Peter Doran Musical Director James Williams Filled with jealousy, the evil witch Maleficent curses Princess Rose to die on her 16th birthday but thanks to Rose’s Fairy Godmother she only falls into a deep sleep that can be ended with the kiss of a handsome prince.

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MARY POPPINS Wed 14 Dec 2016 – Sat 14 Jan 2017 Disney Cameron Mackintosh present the multi-award winning musical Mary Poppins. The magical story of the world’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane has been triumphantly and spectacularly brought to the stage with dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs. PRINCESS ROYAL THEATRE Civic Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ 01639 763214 www.princessroyaltheatre.com DICK WHITTINGTON 12th Jan 2017 to 22nd Jan 2017 The streets of Port Talbot will be paved with gold this Festive Season! Join the dazzling DICK WHITTINGTON at the Princess Royal Theatre this Christmas. PENYRHEOL THEATRE Pontardulais Road, Swansea SA4 4FG www.swansea.gov.uk/ penyrheoltheatre 01792 897039

PETER PAN 10th Dec 2016 to 7th Jan 2017 The New Theatre’s pantomime will ‘Hofficially’ be the biggest and best yet with global television and entertainment mega-star David Hasselhoff as the dastardly Captain Hook in the swashbuckling adventure Peter Pan.

DICK WHITTINGTON 19th Dec 2016 to 24th Dec 2016 This spectacular Panto production from Jermin Productions will play for a limited run at the Penyrheol Theatre from the week leading up to Christmas and will be sure to get you and your family into the Christmas spirit... Oh Yes it will!! www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk | 17

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Guide

THE MILLENNIUM CENTRE Bute Pl, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL 029 2063 6464 www.wmc.org.uk

Luxuriously Stylish Set in the heart of the beautiful Welsh countryside, Twr y Felin offers a unique experience. It’s historical building, a former working mill, has been beautifully and tastefully restored to provide a luxurious and restful base for exploring this wonderful part of Wales

T’S been through a number of transformations, restored and extended, this luxury art hotel is now home to 19 en-suite bedrooms and two suites, offering meticulous service, fine dining and elegant guest rooms, all of which are hypo-allergenic. This makes Twr y Felin the perfect retreat for couples to take in the tranquillity. On arrival I was warmly greeted in the entrance hall and shown around the hotel and to my room. That’s right, no reception desk here, just one to one meeting and greeting. I was shown all that my room had to offer and given all the necessary guidance to explore the rest of the hotel. The room was spacious, comfortable and had all the whistles and bells you’d expect

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from a “luxurious’ hotel! A pod coffee machine, tea making facilities a fridge with fresh milk and bottles of welsh water. The en-suite had the biggest bath ever as well as a separate shower cubicle – both big enough for two! Pity I forgot to pack the husband. The décor throughout the hotel shows, I think, a strong Asian influence, unsurprising as the Welsh born owner Keith Griffiths, is an architect based in Hong Kong. Strong clean lines, if a little masculine in colour, showed meticulous attention to the smallest detail and his intention to make this the first art hotel in Wales is very much in evidence, with a wide range of artwork on all the walls and in every room. Over 100 in total, specially

commissioned art inspired by the St Davids peninsula and Pembrokeshire. Now, I am of the school “don’t know much about art but I know what I like” and I found some pieces a bit overwhelming, but on the whole it was a fascinating experience and I enjoyed browsing. After a restful day, I was looking forward to my evening meal in the hotel’s restaurant Blas – meaning ‘Taste’ in Welsh which offers a menu

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Tried & Tested influenced by the season and locality. It began with a delicious Amuse Bouche of Roasted Onion and Cauliflower Velouté. I chose Welsh Beef Fillet Scotch Egg, Celeriac, Black Pudding and Cockle Popcorn to start, which was cooked to perfection with the outer shell cooked but the inner egg still soft – how do they manage that? The black pudding was delivered as a soft mouse and the cockle popcorn was delightful. Onto the main, Sea Bream, Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper and Fondant Potato. Again cooked to perfection although I thought the potato was a little too solid to be called fondant, but what it lacked in texture, it delivered in taste. After a decent pause, giving me time to savour my crisp glass of Pino Grigio, came the desert. A delicious selection of local cheeses, Perl Las, Perl Wen and Golden Cenarth, delivered with sliced apple, grapes and crackers. All in all a delicious meal rounded off with a good coffee and a glass of Penderyn whiskey. After a good nights sleep in the

very comfortable & quiet space of my room, I was greeted in the morning by a beautiful Welsh autumnal morning with bright sunshine and a view down to the sea. Breakfast was again a very generous selection of 12 dishes and a well stocked buffet bar. As I am not a big breakfast person, so I settled for fresh fruit salad, orange juice coffee and toast, all served by a bright a smiling waitress. On chatting with other guests all appeared to be very happy with their stay, with one couple back for a second visit. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble for the staff who all were unfailingly discreetly attentive. Would I go back again – like a shot! I may even take the husband next time! The hotel joins sister properties, Roch Castle and Penrhiw Hotel, as the first fully serviced hotel of the group and is certainly a great offering for anyone visiting the area. Ffordd Caerfai, St Davids SA62 6QT. 01437 725555 www.twryfelinhotel.com Reviewed by Cathrine Moon

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Twr y Felin, a former windmill and now Wales’ first contemporary art hotel, located in Britain’s smallest city, St Davids, offers a ‘Croeso Cynnes Cymreig’ – ‘warm Welsh welcome’. Stay on bed and breakfast basis in one of 21 ensuite luxury bedrooms, or choose to dine at Blas restaurant, which offers a menu influenced by the season and locality. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and drinks, we welcome resident and non-resident guests alike.

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Having lived in Ceredigion for many years and being a regular visitor to the beautiful town of Aberaeron, it baffles me how I’ve managed to walk past this restaurant many times without so much as giving it a second glance. What a mistake!

HE splendid Georgian exterior looks much like any other in the picturesque town, but landing in the town on a busy Friday summers evening and searching for a new place to enjoy an evening meal, whilst avoiding the obvious choices, discovered another great ‘dinner destination’. Hidden from view behind the Georgian façade, facing the harbour is where you will find Manuka. The restaurant is split into two halves following the classic style of a Georgian townhouse, making the rooms feel cosy. Tastefully decorated with a mix of wood & metal table and chairs on stripped wooden floors and intimately lit, it was buzzing with atmosphere and chatter on our arrival. We’d not booked and the restaurant service was in full swing, but we were warmly greeted and thankfully were offered the last available table. With our drinks order promptly taken, we were left to study the menu. Interestingly the menu had a ‘grazing’ section as well as starters. So when our drinks were delivered, we ordered the Homemade Bread Rolls

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

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

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EEDING garden birds is a relatively cheap activity to enjoy with your children but can give huge educational benefits. Not only will they enjoy the activity of preparing the feed, they will learn to help and respect wildlife. A variety of equipment can be used to feed your garden birds, such as Mesh & Seed Feeders; Suet feeders; Trays and Bird tables. Feeding areas can harbour dangerous bacteria if used by birds and not cleaned regularly. Use gloves when cleaning feeders and tables and remove old food and faeces from the feeding areas to prevent parasites. Appetite • Fruit – Apples, pears and other fruits attract blackbirds and thrushes • Nuts – Only use nuts suitable to birds. These attract finches, woodpeckers, tits and Nuthatches. • Sunflower seeds – Many birds enjoy these so you may see siskins, nuthatches, finches and buntings • Nyjer seeds – High in fat so a brilliant feed in the colder months, attracts finches. •Mixed seed – This is probably something most people start on when feeding birds as it’s sold in most supermarkets and local shops. Try to pick a mixed seed that contains lots of sunflower seeds, peanuts and flaked maize. As it is a mixed seed it will attract a variety of birds such as robins, finches and tits. • Fat balls – Always remove the netting surrounding the ball before putting it out for the birds as they can become entangled in it. How to make your own lard feeder: • 250g Lard • 1 generous cup of bird seed • A plastic container such as a yoghurt pot • Strong garden twine Before you make your lard mix, make a small hole in the base of your plastic container and thread a piece of twine though it securing with a knot. Lard is very cheap to buy, you can pick up a 250g block for as little as 30p. Leave this out of the fridge to make it easier to mix with a spoon. Using a large bowl, smooth the lard so that you are able to mix the seed into it. Pour in the seed and blend well. Fill your container and hang it from a tree or place it on a table. Kelly Robinson @naturemumblog2 www.naturemumblog.co.uk

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followed including: • downloading software and app updates as soon as they appear on devices and computers • using strong passwords • delete suspicious emails • using anti-virus software and • training staff. Links to further advice are provided in the small business publication. It is important for staff to appreciate the importance of security and the government offers free online training courses at nationalarchives.gov.uk/ sme Managing risk The small business guide suggests a risk management approach to cyber security with four steps: 1. Understanding the risks - consider what is at stake if the business suffers a breach: money and IT equipment, information (from customer details to trade secrets), and even the reputation of the business. Think also about who poses the risk – it could be malicious hackers, but it may be accidental security failures by employees. 2. Planning - ask questions such as: what information assets are critical to the business and what risks could they be exposed to? How could the business continue to operate if systems were attacked? 3. Implementing - this involves putting in place security controls to protect the equipment, information and IT systems, and explaining responsibilities and best practice to staff.

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t’s now Harvest season. Most people think that things are growing to a close in the garden, it’s wind down time, the point at which the fruits of the labours are relished and we start to prepare for the oncoming harshness of winter. So why would anyone want to explore the idea of something like water-harvesting at this point in the year? Surely this is a spring and summer topic. Following the hugely disruptive patterns of flooding over past winters, of which the Teifi and Towy are not exempt, agencies have been given measures to deal with the resulting environmental and economic effects. But industry experts, including the UK Rainwater Harvesting Association have urged Welsh and UK government to take into consideration the links between flooding and drought. We are all aware that changes in rainfall patterns in the UK have seen both drought conditions in the summer and severe flooding in the winter. So the argument that drought management and flood avoidance are simply two sides of the same coin seems obvious, but current policies simply do not reflect this. It is highly likely that there will come a point where mains water supply and sewerage systems will no longer be able to meet the needs of our growing population. This, almost inevitable situation, will have an environmental and financial impact on the infrastructure used by the water companies, which will inevitably end up being be passed on to their customers as price rises. That’s to you and me.

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This is why more and more, savvy people are getting ahead and capturing their own rainwater – to make sure they have enough water for their needs throughout the whole year at a price they can afford whilst minimising their own, albeit small, impact on the environment. Rainwater Harvesting helps the environment in two ways: by collecting water, as opposed to allowing it to run off over the land, flooding can be prevented. The collection of rainwater will also benefit us in times of drought as the stored water can be used to take the load off the mains water system. The average home in the UK uses roughly 150 litres of water each day, but just 3% of that is used for drinking or cooking. Properly installed and filtered rainwater harvesting can provide around 50 per cent of a family’s whole water needs – not just their garden needs – without any effect on hygiene or comfort. It can be used for all sorts of things including toilet flushing, clothes washing, cleaning, as well as the more well known uses in the garden. This not only saves water, but saves money. Rainwater Harvesting, is therefore highly cost-effective as well as being ultra eco-friendly. Fortunately for the West Wales area, Celtic Sustainables stock and have available for direct supply high quality water tanks and rainwater harvesting systems that are quick and easy to install so you can start collecting rainwater over the coming winter months www. celticsustainables.co.uk/water-butts. Their garden rainwater tanks range in size from a capacity of 800L to 1500L capacity, or may be combined without

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New Year Detoxing... A

FTER Christmas and the party season is over, you’ll probably feel like having a rest from all the rich food, chocolate and alcohol! But how about making January, not only a detox, but the start of a change to your lifestyle for the long term? This may seem like a hard task, it may even make you want to pull the duvet over your head! But taken step by step over time will make you much more likely to stick to your new lifestyle, rather than, for example, a hard and fast strict diet that may work in the short term, but before you know it you’re back in front of the TV with a box of chocolates. To get you started for the New Year, here are 3 steps. 1. Eat ‘cleaner’ Common ailments like headaches, aches and pains, bloating etc. could be tackled through or even down to diet. What you eat is also important for a healthy immune system and affects your mood and energy. Eating ‘clean’ is the latest buzzword for a healthy well-balanced diet. It’s not revolutionary though; Indian’s have been eating ‘clean’ for around 5,000 years using the Ayuveda principles . To eat more clean (or ‘sattvic’ as it’s known in Ayuveda), minimise or eliminate artificial sugars and processed food, reduce starchy carbs and eat a good variety of plant based whole foods such as beans, legumes, whole grains, fruit and vegetables. Tip

to start: eat more dark leafy greens. 2. Take back control of your mind Your mental state can have a profound effect on your health. Stress, for example, is the number one cause of cardiovascular heart disease. Cleansing your mind can help cleanse your body. Whether it’s traditional seated meditation, more modern mindfulness techniques, tai chi or even playing an instrument, spending time focusing your mind on the present, and in particular one task, can help to improve stress resilience, emotional intelligence and your ability to focus on tasks. Further to this, practices such as yoga can help you take this a step further to look at how you think about and perceive things, trying to reduce the psychological and associated effects of negative thoughts. Tip to start: Try a one-minute meditation . 3.Get and stay active! Being active isn’t just about losing weight - activity cleanses your body. Moving helps your blood and lymph flow and improve organ function, helping toxins to be flushed out, keeping your immune system boosted and body resilient to disease. It also helps to maintain and improve your ability to function at everyday tasks. To be active you don’t have to be training for Iron Man, 20-30 mins at least five times per week is plenty to keep yourself healthy. Tip to start:

go along to a step into fitness class with a friend. So if your suffering from that heavy head, lethargy and irritability that comes from weeks of overindulgence, then start your journey to detox, not just for January, but for life. To find out more visit www. exerciseyourfreedom.com/fit-tips. Leanne Bird Founder of BirdSol Fitness | Nutrition | Adventure | Well-being www.exerciseyourfreedom.com

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Gardening

Reflect and reshape... S the days get shorter, the temperature drops and all life seems to seep from the garden, you might want to do nothing more than curl up in front of the fire and dream of spring. But getting your garden in shape will do you the world of good! This is the time of year your welly boots were made for! Grab your woolly socks, some gloves and perhaps a hat and get out in to the garden. There’s plenty to do, clearing up after the growing season. It’s also a time to reflect and reshape, make changes you may have been contemplating. And, if nothing else, it will make that fireside cup of tea and slice of cake all the more delicious! WINTER CLEANING Winter is a great time to clean your garden equipment. Utensils, pots and seed trays can all benefit from a good wash, using a mild detergent if necessary. Make sure your tools are properly dry before you put them away to avoid rust. Protect wooden handles with linseed oil, and sharpen your shears and secateurs. Get your lawnmower

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• Crushed ice • Serve in a highball Cut the lime into quarters and put two in the glass. Add sugar and mint then muddle together, squeezing the juice from the limes. Fill with crushed ice, top with rum and stir briefly to lift the mint and lime from the bottom of the glass. Garnish with mint and lime. WHISKY MAC • 10ml ginger liqueur • 40ml whisky Build the drink over a few ice cubes and garnish with a fresh slice of ginger. WHISKEY SOUR • 37.5ml whiskey • 37.5ml lemon juice • 12.5ml sugar syrup • Maraschino cherry • Serve in a cocktail glass Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and strain into a chilled glass to serve and garnish with cherry. MARTINI • 2 ½ parts gin • ½ part dry vermouth • 1 or 3 olives, or lemon twist • Dash of bitters, optional • Serve in a cocktail glass Fill a mixing glass with ice, add alcohol and stir for 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass

and garnish as desired. A dry martini has half the amount of vermouth, whilst an extra dry martini has a few drops or none. A dirty martini is garnished with olives and has a splash of the brine as well. A Gibson is a martini garnished with a cocktail onion and a vodkatini is made with vodka not gin. DAIQUIRI • 50ml rum • 25ml lime juice • 1 sugar cube • Serve in a cocktail glass Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and strain into a chilled glass to serve. MINT JULEP • 50ml rum or whiskey • 2 tsp caster sugar • 4 sprigs mint • Crushed ice • Dash soda water (optional) • Serve in a highball Mix 2 spoons ice, mint and sugar in the bottom of the glass, add half of the spirit and more ice, keep mixing, fill with ice and top with remaining spirit. Add a dash of soda if preferred. BLACK RUSSIAN • 50ml vodka • 25ml coffee liqueur • Serve in a lowball

glass, rub the rim with lime, fill two thirds with ice and top up with ginger beer. HOT BUTTERED RUM • 60ml spiced rum • 120ml boiling hot water • a knob of butter • brown sugar to taste Mix the ingredients and garnish with a sprinkling of nutmeg.

Fill the glass two thirds with ice, pour over the ingredients and stir well DARK AND STORMY • 50ml dark rum • 25ml lime juice (freshly squeezed) • Ginger beer • Ice cubes • Serve in a highball Add rum and lime juice to the

MANHATTAN • 50ml whiskey • 12.5ml sweet vermouth • 2-3 dashes bitters • Maraschino cherry Serve in a cocktail glass and proceed as for a martini. BRANDY ALEXANDER • 25ml cognac • 25ml crème de cacao • 25ml cream • Serve in a cocktail glass Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and strain into a chilled glass to serve.

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WHITE RUSSIAN • 37.5ml vodka • 25ml coffee liqueur • 25ml cream • Serve in a lowball Fill the glass two thirds with ice, pour over the alcohol, stir well and top with cream.

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GIN TWIST • 30ml dry gin • 30ml lemon juice freshly squeezed • 30ml hot water • sugar to taste Combine the gin, lemon juice, and hot water and sugar to taste.

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Police News

Policing career of new Chief Constable began by volunteering as a Special Constable The Police and Crime Panel have confirmed the appointment of Mark Collins as the new Chief Constable of Dyfed-Powys Police YFED-POWYS POLICE and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said: “I am very pleased to announce that following the completion of the rigorous recruitment process, my preferred candidate, Mark Collins, has now been officially appointed the new Chief Constable of Dyfed-Powys Police. I am grateful for the response of the workforce and from our communities, when I set out to establish the type of Chief Constable we required for Dyfed-Powys Police. In reflecting on this feedback, and in considering the policing priorities I will be laying out, I believe we have selected a Chief who above all else will improve the organisation and the service it provides to the public.”

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“I was very pleased with the interest shown by those keen to lead Dyfed-Powys Police and am very much looking forward to continuing this journey with the new Chief Constable, in developing the Force’s future.” “In accepting the offer, Mark emphasised how delighted and privileged he feels in having the opportunity to work with us in serving the communities across the Dyfed-Powys Police force area.” Mark Collins is currently the Deputy Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police, but he has a long association with the Dyfed-Powys area, and in fact began his career in the police service when he was appointed as a Special Constable in Carmarthen in 1987. His commitment to policing was

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cemented in 1991 when he became a Police Constable and joined the Metropolitan Police, but shortly returned to Dyfed-Powys Police in 1995 as a Constable in Cardigan. Over the next 10 years he worked in all four counties serving at every rank to Superintendent in Uniform and CID. In 2006 Mark was promoted to lead the Wales Extremism and Counter Terrorism Unit (WECTU). In more recent years he served as the ‘Preventing Violent Extremism Deputy National Coordinator’ based in London with a national remit, a Borough Commander with the Metropolitan Police, and most recently has been both Assistant Chief Constable and Deputy Chief Constable at Bedfordshire Police. He lives in Carmarthenshire with his wife.

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Winter emergency kit – it is worth kept in your vehicle • Blanket, rug or sleeping bag • Shovel • Torch and batteries • Tow rope • Bits of carpet or thick cardboard to place under driven wheels to help regain traction on ice or snow • Salt, sand or cat litter – to help clear snow and ice • Reflective jacket(s) • Ice scraper and de-icer • Snow chains (if you live in a remote or rural area) • Battery jump leads • Bottled water • Snacks – chocolate or cereal bars • Extra screen wash When bad weather is forecast • Warm winter coat, scarf, hat, gloves and warm clothes • Waterproofs • Sturdy boots • Flask of hot drink www.yourlocalcrowd.co.uk | 33

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Ensure your vehicle is prepared; • Antifreeze – check coolant level regularly and, if required, top-up with antifreeze. • Battery – the most common cause of winter breakdowns. A battery more than five years old may struggle in the cold. • Fuel – keep at least a quarter of a tank in case of unexpected delay. • Lights – check and clean all lights regularly. • Carry spare bulbs. • Tyres – need at least 3mm of tread for winter motoring. Check pressures at least every fortnight. • Windscreen – reduce dazzle from the low sun by keeping the screen clean inside and out. • Screen wash – use a 50% mix of a good quality screen wash to reduce the chance of freezing in frosty weather. • Locks and door seals – stop doors freezing shut with a thin coat of polish or Vaseline on rubber door seals. A squirt of water dispersant (WD-40) in locks will help stop them freezing.

Tips for driving in icy conditions • Slow down, steer gently and avoid sudden sharp braking or acceleration • Leave a bigger gap between you and the car in front • If you skid, do not brake harshly, • If you travel across black ice and the steering feels light, don’t brake, just ease off the accelerator

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