TRYANUARY UNLEASHED!
What seems like the longest month is almost over. Some have tried Dry January but as we’ve covered in our articles this month, we’re...
Beers to Try-anuary!
Following on from our previous article, Tryanuary encourages beer fans to support independent breweries, pubs and bars throughout January, you can learn more by...
Meet Mohamed Akbor – Martial Arts World Champion
Mohamed Akbor is familiar face in Llanelli, particularly for those of you who frequent the Ali Raj Indian Restaurant in Trinity Road, but how...
On War
Global events are happening that could force Britain into a war. Donald Trump made the decision to bomb an Iranian general called Qusem Soleimani....
TRY OR DRY … WHAT’S YOUR JANUARY GOING TO BE?
Following on our last article for Tryanuary, it's all about the try. New me, new year, new brews!
It's only one simple letter difference, but...
Making New & Healthy Changes
If you have read my column before you will have a good idea what it is about, so I will keep my introductions brief....
Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions
Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions
By Harry Wilson
Have you made any? If so, was it one of these? According to a YouGov poll, the Top...
How do you eat your Waffles?
How do you eat your Waffles?
By Harry Wilson
Usually turn the oven on, put some on a tray and cook for about 20 mins. That’s...
TV Medium Derek Acorah has passed away
TV Medium Derek Acorah has passed away Psychic and TV medium Derek Acorah has passed away at the age of 69.
His wife, Gwen announced...
FORGET DRY JANUARY, THIS IS WHY YOU’RE BEING ENCOURAGED TO DRINK...
The brewing industry has its own new-year trend and there are loads of Welsh events coming up to celebrate.
There are all sorts of quirky...
2020 BEER PREDICTIONS
A century ago it was called the roaring 20s, so what will 2020 bring us? As the tree gets squeezed back in its box,...
12 BEERS OF CHRISTMAS
From Santa’s Little Belter to Merry X-Moose, it’s not Christmas without a Winter Warmer
Wales is producing some quality beers right now - and that...
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME FOR A BEER (PART 5)
As we come closer to the big day we're heading even further West to Pembrokeshire to finish off our features on the extended '12...
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME FOR A BEER (PART 4)
Our festive tour continues, after all it is the season to be merry (hic)! We've covered 10 Christmas beers so far on our extended...
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME FOR A BEER (Part 3)
So far we've covered four Christmas beers from Dog's Window and three from Bang-on brewery, both from Bridgend. To help you battle through various...
Man of the Match O’Brien Instrumental in Stuffing the Ospreys!
With Christmas as far away as ever, Scarlets supporters were hoping that they would get a double in the late Christmas present stakes from...
The most wonderful time for a beer (part 2)
The next stop on the Wales Ales 12 Beers of Christmas round-up of festive delights takes us to Bridgend and the home of Bang-On...
Album Review
This Months album is from Simply Red new album Blue Eyed Soul is the 12th studio album from the band who formed in Manchester...
The most wonderful time for a beer!
As it's the season to be merry (hic!) throughout December Wales Ales will be highlighting the very best of Welsh Festive tipples. Every year...
The Llanelli Riots
So far in my column in previous editions I have looked at how Religion and industry has shaped Llanelli and its people. This month...
What You Can Do To Help The Environment
It has been a while since I put my thoughts about the environment and trying to live more sustainably on paper. You will be...
Toulon Cruelly Snatch Victory Against Heroic Scarlets
The Scarlets’ European campaign continued with a familiar away trip to face Toulon at the Stade Mayol. At half back, both Ryan Lamb and...
Album Review With Emyr Evans
Album Review, this months album has a festive link, from the soundtrack to the new movie based on George Michael & Wham songs Last...
Scarlets Secure First Win In Challenge Cup Against London Irish
The PRO14 took a break this week as the Scarlets began their European Campaign, playing for the first time in the Challenge Cup. Scarlets...
Super-Cool Dan Secures Benetton Victory With Last Kick
With the Challenge Cup starting next weekend, the Scarlets were hoping to end this block of League fixtures with a home victory against a...
Plastic Fantastic – Or Is It?
You might have noticed that plastic and how we use, re-use or recycle it has been hitting headlines and your social media in recent...
Scarlets Secure Hard-Fought Cheetahs Victory
Following South Africa’s superb win against England to become World Champions in the Rugby World Cup, the Scarlets welcomed the Cheetahs to Parc y...
Album Review
Album Review, James Blunt - Once Upon A Mind. James Blunt is an English singer songwriter from Hampshire, he is also a British Army...
The Rise Of Llanelli Through The Industrial Period
In my last column I discussed religion and the role it had on defining the history of Llanelli. This month I will focus on...
Edinburgh Dominant As Scarlets Suffer First League Loss
It may be the semi-final weekend of the Rugby World Cup and with England securing their spot in the final with a superb display...
Emyr’s Music Review
Music Reviews With Emyr Evans
Album Review
This Months album is from Elbow with their 8th studio album Giants Of All Sizes, Elbow are...
THESE ARE THE CHAMPION BEERS, MY FRIEND!
Following on from our previous article a couple of weeks ago about forthcoming Beer Festivals, we were delighted to be invited to the Great...
Eight-Try Scarlets See Off Zebre
Following last week’s heroic efforts in Scotland, the Scarlets returned home to Parc y Scarlets for the visit of Zebre.
Head Coach, Brad Mooar made...
THERE’S A GOAT THEMED BREWERY, WE’RE NOT KIDDING!
For some reason dogs seem to be a reccurring theme in the beer industry, they’re a popular pet for brewers and you can see...
Scarlets Hang On To Secure Victory in Scotstoun
The Scarlets travelled to Scotstoun for the second round of this season’s Pro14 where they faced a wounded Glasgow team who were looking to...
Being Environmentally Friendly – How Easy Is It Really?
The question I hear most often is “where do I start?”.
In 2019 we have been trying to be more environmentally friendly, we have had...
Scarlets Start the Season With A Victory Over Connacht
The World Cup may be in full swing but finally action returned to Parc y Scarlets with the start of this season’s Pro14.
Centre, Steff...
Rugby World Cup Beers To Try!
The World Cup tends to unite two of Wales’ greatest treasures, real ale and rugby. Whether you’ve worked up a thirst by playing or...
Album Review
This Months album is from American rock band Goo Goo Dolls who formed in 1986 in New York, most famous in the UK for...
THESE ARE THE CHAMPION (BEERS) MY FRIEND!
The Swansea Bay Beer Festival proved yet another great success. Visitors were treated to over 100 real ales, ciders and perries, sourced locally and...
Meet Scarlets’ New Coach, Brad Mooar
It’s hard to believe that it was actually before Christmas that Kiwi Brad Mooar was announced as Wayne Pivac’s successor and new Head Coach...
Raise a glass to the Welsh Beer Festivals
The Festival season is now upon us with a number of Welsh Breweries doing well at the Great British Beer Festival, the showcase event...
Oh we do like to brew beside the seaside!
Welsh summer ... sun, sand and beer! I thought I’d turn my attention to one of my favourite seaside towns, the lovely Pembrokeshire coastal...
Oh I say .. More IPAs!
Following on from the last Wales Ales column where we looked at the history and various types of IPAs, we're going to look at...
Oh I say, IPA!
Following on from the last Wales Ales article looking at Gluten Free beers and Gower IPA, a number of people who know I judge...
GLUTEN FREE BEERS
As it's Coeliac Awareness we thought we'd turn our attention to gluten free beer, however although there are now over 100 breweries in Wales...
Fairtrade Success
Fairtrade Llanelli have successfully achieved official Fairtrade status for the second year running.
The group, which is made of local organisations and the Town and...