Welsh Country Magazine May Jun 14 Issue 58

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Featured in this issue:

6 WELSH CONNECTIONS – Karen Foy finds herself beside the seaside as she looks back at holidays of the past.

9 ON THE FLY – Moc Morgan on why the sewin is known as the ‘Child of the Tides.’

11 STORIES IN STONE – Geoff Brookes explains why Mynydd Allt y Grug in the Swansea Valley is known as The Moving Mountain.

15 WATER THAT PLAYS THE OLDEST MUSIC – Phil Cope takes us through the fascination of Sacred Springs & Holy Wells.

20 CYCLING WALES – The Beacons Gap Road is an ancient road that climbs between the highest peaks in the Brecon Beacons; Welsh mountain biking doesn’t get much better than this, Tom Hutton reveals more.

26 BEST OF WELSH & BORDERS FOOD GUIDE – The easiest way for you to source the best food and drink from Wales & the Borders. Many of our Best Of Welsh & Border producers are now geared up for mail order.

34 WELSH KITCHEN – We are tempting your taste buds with: Vegetarian Tenderstem and Peanut Noodles,
Roast Shallot and Broad Bean Cous-Cous, Asparagus Risotto and Rhubarb Brulee.

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

43 PICTORIAL WALES – We loved his photographs so much we’ve asked him back again, the talented photographer Anthony Pease.

61 GARDENING – Beautiful bluebells, Richard Cain gives us more information as to why the bluebell is a protected species in the UK.

67 NOTHING TO WEAR? – Tempting clothes from: Chatham, Craghoppers, Mountain Horse and Weird Fish.

Other regular features include: Newsround; Music and book reviews; Arts in Wales; Stay Awhile, a listing of great places to stay in Wales; Where to Eat; Welsh Kitchen and Food Larder, with tempting recipes and food news; Pamper, with a selection of great gift and beauty products; Best of Welsh Food Directory of award-winning food and drink; Horoscopes and Nothing to Wear?