Welsh Country Magazine Jul Aug 14 Issue 59

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Welsh Country is the pan Wales magazine that is essential reading for those that are passionate about the countryside of Wales, Welsh Food, Arts in Wales, Welsh Property, the history of Wales and its people, lifestyle, gardening and much more…

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Featured in this issue:

6 WELSH CONNECTIONS – Karen Foy pays homage to the Home Front and discovers the essential role that was played by one Welsh town.

9 ON THE FLY – Moc Morgan worries that not many youngsters are taking up fishing as a pastime.

11 STORIES IN STONE – Geoff Brookes tells the tale of the graves that stand clean and bright but symbolise a moment of shame, the Llanelli Riot.

14 GETTING OLDER WITHOUT GETTING OLD – Sarah Rochira explains her responsibilities as the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.

16 THE BATTLE OF FISHGUARD – Stephen Roberts tells what happened during the last invasion of Britain.

18 WALKING WALES – If a single walk could possibly encapsulate all that’s wonderful about the Brecon Beacons, Tom Hutton thinks it would have to be this one, Craig y Fan Ddu.

24 BEST OF WELSH & BORDERS FOOD GUIDE – A simple way for you to source the best food and drink from Wales & the Borders. Shop locally and give our BOW producers the support they deserve.

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

32 WELSH KITCHEN – Four delicious recipes for you to try! Leek and Potato Fritters; Pad Thai Chicken; Sweet Eve Strawberry, Fig and Rosewater Salad; Multigrain Chocolate Chip Pancakes.

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

36 HOT FROM THE KITCHEN – Mary Ann Gilchrist raves about her favourite time of year, the summer, but is none too pleased with the Welsh Assembly.

56 STAY AWHILE – Super places to escape to for a few days.

37 ARTS – Showcasing the best of our talented Welsh artists and craft makers.

41 PICTORIAL WALES – Talented Aberystwyth based photographer Keith Morris gives us a snapshot of his work.

47 POETRY – Martin Perry reveals a Sunday In Tenby in a poem.

48 MUSIC – Some CDs we hope you enjoy.

48 GRUMPY OLD GEEZER – Grumpy Old Geezer bemoans our failing High Streets.

54 BOOKSHELF – Our latest selection of book reviews, from fiction to food.

61 GARDENING – Summer is the time for Waterlilies or Nymphaea to give them their Latin name, Richard Cain recommends them.