Did you complete the sofa to 5km, follow a fitness expert on YouTube, pay a fortune for at-home gym equipment, or join a pre-COVID fitness class through Zoom during lockdown? Looking back at 2020, the weather was good, the nights were light, and you may have escaped joining the average Brit who piled on over 15lbs- brilliant! But, winter is … Read More
Interiors and heritage have always been a matchmaker. Dating back to the Ancient Egyptian times, the practice of interior design was adopted by those who decorated their native mud homes with basic furnishings, enhanced their surroundings by including animal skins, and even painted biographical murals and urns. Today, the practice is still seen as an art form, however, the provenance … Read More
Making magical moments for children and parents has always come naturally to Liz and the LittleFizz team. Like many of us, COVID-19 and lockdown measures have made us all adapt to find new ways to socialise in a new world of social distancing. Sharing her creativity, tenacity, and passion, it’s clear to see how LittleFizz goes above and beyond, even … Read More
The old ways are the best- is this true? So many people today are taking pharmaceutical medication, and our food, air and soil are polluted with metals, pesticides and other chemicals. Is it time to revisit old remedies and live a more natural life? Here I’ve collected some wonderful and interesting remedies from the past- enjoy! Colds Elder was a … Read More
Following my own path has meant I have also followed my own dress sense over the years, much to many people’s amusement. These days, I’m happiest in a black t-shirt and jeans, or a ‘happy’ shirt if I’m on TV. I do remember to wear trousers too, of course. But when I was younger, I used to have a ball … Read More
Roeddwn yn digwydd cael swper efo Catherine Zeta Jones, as you do, ac mi ofynnais iddi, ar ôl gwydred neu dri o win, fydde hi’n barod i roi mwy o finlliw a chusanu darn o bapur gwyn i mi, er mwyn i ni gopïo ei gwefusau a’u defnyddio fel logo. Cytunodd hi. Cusanodd hi’r papur ac mi wnaethon ni gario … Read More
As we continue to navigate the new world in which we find ourselves, thoughts are turning to new and improved ways to travel, with an emphasis on preserving and celebrating culture and heritage. Recent events have accelerated the trend towards more sustainable tourism practises, with richer, experiential-based travel in demand. When it comes to exploring our heritage through travel, there … Read More
Keeping it local this winter, Victoria Garage shares the best local spots in the Vale of Glamorgan to escape, grab some fresh air and let nature do what it does best – enrich your senses. From magical woods to breathtaking coastlines, let’s take the opportunity to explore what’s on our own doorstep.
Ensuring pupil education is full of happy, nurturing and inspiring experiences, Westbourne Prep School leads the way with it’s creative, outside-the-box teaching methods. We speak to Jo Chinnock, Head of Westbourne Prep to find out more about their FAB and STEM school models, and how through lockdown, pupils are still achieving amazing results.
Over the past six months, Matt and Charlotte have shown incredible resilience through the pandemic. There’s no end to their ingenuity, and they’ll always be there to serve their delicious home-cooked food, cakes and coffee- and we’re completely there for it. Through the first lockdown, they adjusted very quickly to what was to become our new normal. All non-essential shops … Read More
