Dr Jan Geert Hiddink explains why he’s studying the effects of fishing on Welsh marine life FISH is an important and healthy source of food and fisheries are an important source of employment in Wales. This means it is important that fish stocks are …
Archives for January 2012
Recipes from the Castle Hotel, Llandovery
The food, like the place itself, is honest and robust, with a keen emphasis on helping Welsh producers and the planet by keeping things local. Rich colours, plump beds and modern en-suites are found in the bedrooms. Jess Bridgeman says they have gone …
Farmers’ market at Flintshire church hall
All the usual producers will be there including North Wales Buffalo, JH Jones of Ledsham, Bryn Cocyn Organic Farm, Mold Country Markets, and Derimon Smokery. During the pre-Christmas markets in Mold customers were invited to enter a prize draw and …
Wales-based Rachel’s Dairy writes off £1m after supermarket reduces its products
Wales-based Organic yoghurt producer Rachel’s Dairy has written off almost £1m of its value after a major supermarket stopped selling some of its products. The move, revealed in recently published accounts comes months …
VAT cut call to help building sector and tourism industry
WELSH business wants a cut in VAT for Wales’ struggling tourism and construction sectors on the first anniversary of the hike in the tax. The Federation of Small Businesses in Wales argues that with businesses …
Win a luxury break for two at Milebrook House near Knighton
Milebrook House near Knighton is a delightful 18th century house just a stone’s throw from the border with England. It is ideally located for walkers on the long-distance Offa’s Dyke Path. The hotel is also close to the historic towns of Ludlow and Presteigne.