It’s that time of year again and, with a bit of luck, the weather will stay nice throughout the summer. Time to dust off the barbecue and enjoy some summer sizzles! Gas or Charcoal? Nifty charcoal gadget: Looftlighter Say goodbye to the days of squirting lighter fluid everywhere. This helpful device ignites charcoal in less […]
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Monthly Archives: July 2014
In the Garden: July
With a bit of luck, July’s weather will consist of thirty-one sun-drenched days to enjoy. Of course, warm and dry weather means no rain, which in turn means a lack of water for the garden. Here we’ve outlined best water practices in the garden, particularly useful at this time of year. General Watering As a […]
Nana’s Kitchen: Apricot Tart
When summer is in full swing, this tart makes an economical dessert, picnic or coffee time treat. Apricots are especially good this time of the year and make a great alternative to strawberries. Ingredients Pastry Base 9” Tart tin 250g plain flour 60g chilled and cubed butter or margarine 60g cubed lard 1 tbsp caster […]
The NATO Summit is coming: 4th – 5th September
This September over 60 world leaders will be coming to Wales to attend the NATO Summit at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport. A series of associated events will also take place in Cardiff. This is a great opportunity for Wales with the focus of the world’s media on our country. In preparation for the […]
In the garden: July
With a bit of luck, July’s weather will consist of thirty-one sun-drenched days to enjoy. Of course, warm and dry weather means no rain, which in turn means a lack of water for the garden. Here we’ve outlined best water practices in the garden, particularly useful at this time of year. General Watering As a […]
Abergavenny Museum Volunteer Guide Opportunity
Monmouthshire Museums Service is looking for five local residents to become tour guides/ambassadors for its summer exhibition at Abergavenny Museum celebrating the cultural impact of Llanthony Priory. ‘Sites of Inspiration’ (see above previous story) features original artworks by JMW Turner, Thomas Gainsborough plus manuscripts by William and Mary Wordsworth. The free exhibition, open until September […]
Priceless Artworks Return to Wales This Summer
Watercolours and drawings by world famous artists including JMW Turner, Thomas Gainsborough, Samuel Palmer and David Jones will be on display alongside original manuscripts by William and Mary Wordsworth at two museums in South Wales this summer. ‘SITES OF INSPIRATION – Tintern Abbey and Llanthony Priory’ are two free exhibitions by Monmouthshire Museum’s service. Chepstow […]
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has praised work being carried out in Monmouthshire to help people living with dementia. The Commissioner’s team visited Raglan recently to learn about a person-centred approach being trialled by Monmouthshire Council staff. It focuses on the needs of individuals living with dementia and increasing their independence, with the aim […]
Singing in Abergavenny
The ‘Gwent Bach Society’ may sound like an academic body studying Bach, but in fact it is a friendly, sociable and dynamic choir of over 60 singers based primarily on Abergavenny. When it was formed in 1951 it certainly sung mainly works by Bach, but soon expanded to other composers, giving for Abergavenny and the […]
Summer Vegetable Risotto
Head Chef Iain Sampson of the Bear Hotel in Crickhowell showcases his vegetable risotto recipe; a delicious summertime dish. The end of spring into early summer is a great time to be cooking. It seems that almost every week something new becomes available. At the Bear we use Primrose farm and once a week we […]
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