Welsh Country Magazine Jan – Feb 15 Issue 62

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Featured in this issue of Welsh Country Magazine:

6 WELSH CONNECTIONS – Karen Foy gives us an insight into the thoughts and observations of an English tourist travelling to mid Wales just as the Victorian era was drawing to a close.

9 FISHING – Moc Morgan explains why there has always been a certain affinity between big fish and ladies!

11 STORIES IN STONE – Geoff Brookes recounts the tale of the Rebecca Riots and Thomas Rees – a gardener from Mynachlog-Ddu.

14 HELL ON WHEELS – Hans Tammemagi describes a north American’s perspective on driving in Wales.

16 WALKING WALES – St. Non was St. Davids’ mother and Tom Hutton’s walk tracks around the bay named after her.

20 NEWSROUND – A brief snapshot of what’s happening around Wales.

22 BEST OF WELSH & BORDERS FOOD GUIDE – It’s really important we all buy local Welsh food & drink. Do back our artisan food producers by sourcing the best food and drink from Wales & the Borders.

28 WELSH KITCHEN – Four delicious recipes; Dragon Cheddar & Leek Pate, Sophie Wright’s Leek and Cheddar Cheese Crumble, Viva Strawberry Rocky Road and Piccolo Parsnip and Orange Cake with Mascarpone Frosting.

30 WHERE TO EAT – Fabulous food from our selection of wonderful restaurants, bistros, inns and pubs.

32 FOOD LARDER – Keep up-to-date
with the latest foodie news from our artisan Best Of Welsh & Borders producers.

35 HOT FROM THE KITCHEN – Mary Ann Gilchrist raises her concerns about the 20% tax on hospitality businesses. Restaurants, bars, B&Bs and hotels all have to pay this tax if their turnover exceeds around £80K a year.

56 STAY AWHILE – Some great places for you to try if you can escape after Christmas.

36 ARTS – If you’re ever stuck to find that perfect gift, then try using one of our talented Welsh artists and craft makers.

40 POETRY – Martin Perry shares his poem about Shirley Bassey

41 PICTORIAL WALES – How wonderful to discover the talented photographer Nigel McCall and for him to feature some of his stunning photographs with us.

46 MUSIC – A selection of CDs that we hope you’ll enjoy.

46 GRUMPY OLD GEEZER – Grumpy Old Geezer wishes the National Helth Service would return.

47 PAMPER – Our guide to Valentine’s Day as well as some perfect pampering suggestions.

54 BOOKSHELF – Winter months are a great time to curl up in front of the fire and read – hope our choices help.

61 GARDENING – Richard Cain completes his series for us with an interesting feature on the beautiful hellebores, which give a sure sign of a new growing year.

66 HOROSCOPES – Wendy Stacey looks at holiday destinations for those born under the signs of Leo and Virgo.

67 NOTHING TO WEAR? Clothing suggestions from Berghaus,
Crag hoppers, Musto and Weird Fish.