When Don Tillman, professor of genetics, decides that it’s time for him to find a wife, there’s only one way for him to proceed; logically. Don compiles a questionnaire and endeavours to find a woman who might last more than one date. For Don Tillman is not your average guy – he’s firmly on the […]
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Solve it Yourself! solution
Many of you will have read our ‘Solve it Yourself’ story from January’s issue, concerning the mysterious murder of Mr Kippering at a fancy soiree. The inspector promised to reveal Mr Phipps’s modus operandi to the assembled guests. Here is the solution: Mr Kippering was poisoned following the consumption of the wild mushroom soup. The […]
Merthyr’s Meteoric Rise and Fall
In the mid-18th century, a tiny hamlet in the hills became the heartbeat of the industrial revolution. Helen Morgan reports It was the Seven Years’ War that did it. Demand grew for ships, cannon and other war machinery needed to support King George III’s colonial ambitions, and the price of iron soared. Attention turned to […]
Lavender Hearts
Lavender flavoured cakes and biscuits are all the rage at the moment. This shortbread is subtle in flavour and goes perfectly with a cup of Earl Grey tea. Of course you can make the biscuits any shape, but hearts are particularly appropriate for Valentine’s Day. It’s an easy, straightforward recipe and should make 15-20 biscuits […]
Movies to cwtch up to this Valentine’s day
Valentine’s day is a perfect excuse for an evening out – good wine, a fine meal, a romantic walk in the moonlight. But there are also some for whom going out is not an option. Perhaps finances are too tight for a fancy restaurant. You can’t get a babysitter for the night. Or maybe you […]
Spreading the Love
Do you have someone special in your life that who you’d like to treat this Valentine’s Day? Here is a beautiful selection of gifts that you will find available in local shops and from artisans based in and around Abergavenny. Purchasing one of these fabulous gifts will not only show affection for your loved one, […]
Quite Interesting: Wild Weather
Following the recent rainy weather across the United Kingdom, January is set to be confirmed as the wettest month on record for Wales. By January 15th Wales had already seen 88% of its average monthly rainfall, while December saw a total of 184.7mm of rain; that’s over one and a half times the expected average […]
Abergavenny Bad Weather Bargains
The weather outside is cold, wet and windy but the shops are open for business as usual. To lure you from the fireside and the comfort of your home, here is a selection of wet weather bargains for you to enjoy. Be quick, though, they won’t last forever! Fable Children’s Toys & Gifts […]
Abergavenny Actor Stars in Oscar Nominated Film
Congratulations are in order for local Abergavenny actor, Simon Griffiths. He co-stars in the film The Voorman Problem, which has recently been nominated as a contender for the Best Short Film (Live Action) Oscar at this year’s forthcoming 86th Academy Awards to be held on 2nd March. The cast of the film is made up […]
Asian Broth
This broth contains quite a few ingredients, but many are optional and it is a great way to use up different bits and pieces that might be hanging around in the vegetable draw in your fridge. We have listed the core ingredients that make up the basis of the broth itself. There are quite a […]
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