As you may remember from last month’s issue of the Focus, we had plans in the pipeline to create a confectionary delight constructed from gingerbread to give away as a prize to one lucky Focus reader. Well, I’m happy to say the Gingerbread House – or Lebkuchenhaus, to give it its correct German name – […]
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Category Archives: Seasonal
Pumpkin Lanterns
Halloween Lanterns or Jack-O’-Lanterns are popular at Halloween. Traditionally, turnips were carved and placed in windows to ward off evil spirits and ghouls. These days, pumpkins are much more common, being that Halloween has become such a celebrated tradition in the USA where this native fruit is typically used for carving. How to Carve a […]
BST to GMT
Yes, it’s that time of year when we must let go of Summer and say hello to Autumn and Winter. Don’t forget that the clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday 28th October as British Summer Time ends. The official time changes at 2am BST, moving back to 1am Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) across the […]
Street Parties
The history of a very British tradition Street parties are seeing something of a revival thanks to the Royal Wedding between Prince William and Catherine Middleton last year and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee this year. They are a great way to come together with your neighbours and celebrate a special occasion as a community. The […]
Jubilee Books
Dozens of books have been released this year to celebrate all aspects of the Diamond Jubilee. Here are the 6 of the best picked by Emma at Book-ish. The Treasures of Queen Elizabeth by Tim Ewart £30.00 This stunning hardback comes in its own gift box and features 15 historical documents from key moments […]
The Queen’s visit to Crickhowell
In April this year, the Queen paid a visit to Crickhowell. Here is a gallery of photographs of the event. Despite a little bit of rain and dreary skies, there was a great turn out of those wanting to get a glimpse and wish the Queen well for her upcoming Diamond Jubilee. With many […]
Diamond Jubilee
2012 marks 60 years of the Queen’s reign. Not since Queen Victoria has a monarch spent sixty years on the British throne. With an extra long holiday weekend between 2nd and 5th of June to mark the occasion, there’s plenty to get involved in to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. The weekend looks set to be […]
Spring Clean
That moment when the first spring flowers poke their heads above their soily parapet, signals winter’s end. Not that there’s anything wrong with Winter; it brings with it the desire for blankets, warm stews and a general mood of hibernation, but there’s something invigorating and renewing about the arrival of spring. The origins of […]
Bonnets & Bikes
The Easter bonnet competition has gone from strength to strength since it was first held at the Miserable Cow Coffee Bar, Cibi Walk five years ago. Fiona Beavan, owner of the Miserable Cow, has developed the event to the point where now it involves the whole town centre. Fiona said: ‘Last year we […]
Saint David’s Day
Don your leeks and your daffodils – the 1st of March is St David’s Day. Here is a little insight into the history of our Patron Saint. St David, or Dewi Sant in Welsh, is the patron Saint of Wales and we celebrate his feast day on 1st March each year – the exact anniversary […]
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