Understanding the conversations that shape our lives Introduction Do you say something and then wish you hadn’t?Or not say something and wish you had?If so, this article is for you.…
Why Did I Just Say That?
A night to remember: Worm’s Head Hotel Rhossili is destroyed by fire
In the early hours of Monday July 14th 2025, the Worm’s Head Hotel was destroyed by fire. In this article, Adrian Short, one of the owners of the family-run hotel,…
Making a Stink: Biosolids and the future of fertiliser
A Surprise in the Air About six weeks ago, I was hit (quite literally) by a sudden and overpowering smell coming from a neighbouring field. Trucks were arriving, which began…
A Portrait of the Artist…
A conversation with Helen Sinclair Have you noticed the magic happening at the bottom of School Lane? Over the past several weeks, Rhossili-based artist Helen Sinclair has been hard at…
January: Deep South Supper
This is a recipe from my friend Sherry who comes from Atlanta, Georgia which has become one of my favourites. I’ve had to adapt the ingredients somewhat and the mix…
Why we need to talk with strangers….*
Perhaps it’s not surprising that talking with strangers can contribute to our well-being. Some researchers asked commuters in Chicago to talk to someone on the train. The outcome was that people left the conversation and the train, in a much better mood.
September: Spiced up salmon
A quick and easy, tasty dish. Serves 4. Ingredients 4 salmon fillets 2 tins of chickpeas, drained Large red or orange pepper thinly sliced tablespoon of Harissa powder Olive oil…
Wellbeing Policy
A bit about wellbeing legislation Looking to the future, Wales is a country that is changing. Rhossili as part of the wider community of Swansea is changing too and will…
Improving wellbeing through Mindfulness
Paying more attention to the present moment, including what you’re thinking and feeling and noticing your environment, can all help improve your wellbeing. In an environment like Rhossili we can…
Ways to boost your health and wellbeing
Find your tribe Building connections with other people is perhaps the most powerful thing we can do to improve our health, both physical and mental. As human beings we were…