Welsh Country Magazine Sept-Oct 2015

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Featured in this issue of Welsh Country Magazine:

6 WELSH CONNECTIONS – In 1963 Queen Elizabeth II granted ‘Royal’ status to Caernarfon – Karen Foy now finds out more about this coastal town.

10 ON THE FLY – A tribute to Moc Morgan – one of the best and most knowledgeable anglers in Wales.

11 STORIES IN STONE – Geoff Brookes wonders if Robert Owen was the greatest Welshman of them all.

14 YNYS MON – Stephen Roberts discovers The Isle of Anglesey ‘Mam Cymru’.

16 WALKING WALES – Some walkers feel sorry for Elidir Fawr, but Tom Hutton thinks it is a wonderful mountain to walk and from the from the west it’s probably the easiest of all the Welsh 3000s to summit.

20 NEWSROUND – What’s happening across Wales?

22 BEST OF WELSH & BORDERS FOOD GUIDE – By purchasing Welsh food and drink you are backing our artisan producers.

28 WELSH KITCHEN – Halloween Pumpkin Pilaf with Almonds and Greek Yogurt, Salmon and Herby Couscous with Orange dressing, Spring Onion Tart and Proper Malt Loaf.

30 WHERE TO EAT – Use our selection of the best restaurants, bistros, inns and pubs to find fabulous food, much of it local.

32 FOOD LARDER – The latest news from our Best Of Welsh & Border producers.

34 FOOD FESTIVALS – Please support our Best Of Welsh & Borders producers that will be attending the festivals featured.

34 HOT FROM THE KITCHEN – Chef Mary Ann Gilchrist has had enough of the Welsh Assembly Government constantly suggesting adventure holidays, what about Welsh food and drink?

54 STAY AWHILE – Whilst we still have a little summer left, try and escape and visit one of our super places.

38 ARTS – A simple way to track down that great gift is to use one of our talented Welsh artists and craft makers

39 POETRY – Martin Perry’s latest poem, Llanfair PG, beautifully illustrated by Jason O’Brien.

40 MUSIC – Five cds that we hope you’ll enjoy.

40 GRUMPY OLD GEEZER – Grumpy Old Geezer gives his view on free car parking in Cardigan.

41 PICTORIAL WALES – Talented photographer Gary Short joins us in this issue showing us some of his amazing work that I’m sure you’ll love.

47 PAMPER – Can you resist our suggestions in our Pamper pages?

52 COFFEE BREAK – Crossword and Sudoku puzzles for you to try.

59 GARDENING – Gregynog Hall thinks that of all the seasons, autumn offers the most to man and requires the least of him ~ Hal Borland.

62 BOOKSHELF – Our selection of books for this issue.

66 HOROSCOPES – Christine Chalklin gives her first forecast for Welsh Country.

67 NOTHING TO WEAR? – Clothing ideas to tempt you from Bogs, Craghoppers, Jack Wolfskin and Joules.

64 WELSH COUNTRY MARKETPLACE

64 WELSH COUNTRY WEBLINKS