Welsh Country Magazine November – December 17

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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 of Welsh Country Magazine:

Countryside

6 WELSH CONNECTIONS – Graham Watkins tells us about the Cockle Women of Penclawdd.

9 FISHING – Tony Rees, like many anglers, is already saying that it’s not long to go until the start of the Trout Season!

Out & About

10 GWILI RAILWAY – was treated to a VIP visit by Mrs Marion Thomas.

11 STORIES IN STONE – Geoff Brookes tells the tragic tale of what happened to The Maja.

14 WALKING WALES – Tom Hutton climbs Pen y Garn, the 2nd highest of the Cwmdeudwr hills, standing high above the divide between the Wye Valley and Cwm Rheidol.

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

Eat, Drink & Sleep

20 BEST OF WELSH & BORDERS FOOD GUIDE – Please use our listing to source the best food and drink in Wales and the Borders.

26 WELSH HOSPITALITY – Building the link between Welsh Food and Drink with tourism.

29 WHERE TO EAT – Fabulous food, much of it local, in our selection of the best restaurants, bistros, inns and pubs.

30 FOOD LARDER – Updates from our Best Of Welsh & Border producers.

32 WELSH KITCHEN – Four suggestions to help you solve your foodie dilemmas: Potato & Leek Soup with Chives, Healthy Vegan Stir Fry, Chicken Caesar Salad Cups and BerryWorld Vegan Blackberry & Chocolate Cupcakes.

56 STAY AWHILE – If you can escape for a break, do try one of our super places

Lifestyle

34 PARSON & THE PUBLICAN – head to Hay on Wye for a spot of Christmas shopping.

38 PICTORIAL WALES – Thomas Winstone shares a selection of his wonderful photographs with us.

42 ARTS – Check out the talented artists we are working with for that perfect Christmas present.

46 PAMPER – It’s treat time with lots of gift ideas for Christmas.

53 POETRY – Martin Perry’s poem, Grace Williams, with a beautiful illustration by Zoe Gladwin.

54 GRUMPY OLD GEEZER – rages over the rural programme.

54 MUSIC – Five varied CDs for you to enjoy.

55 BOOKSHELF – Our book choices this issue.

61 GARDENING – Penny Davies from the National Gardening Scheme looks at the late Autumn Garden.

66 HOROSCOPES – Christine Chalklin gives her forecast for November & December