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Showing the way
Sentient Heart is a new business in Monmouth aimed at those into spirituality and metaphysics. The shop is the brainchild of Lawrence Symes, a local lad who has returned to the Monmouth area after spending a number of years in New York. Lawrence said:
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Get your walking shoes on
If you feel like taking some exercise then why not join in a sponsored walk to one of Monmouthshire's most famous landmarks. The St David's Foundation is holding a Castle-to-Castle walk on Sunday, March 12. You will be walking 18 miles from Newport Castle
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Leechpool
Here is a character-filled semi-detached country home set in large gardens. The property at 43 Leechpool Holdings, Portskewett, near Caldicot, comes with a separate barn, paddock and stables, making it ideal for some who enjoys riding. On the ground floor
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Back to nature
Alison Cooper's work as an artist is inspired by her love of gardening. Home-grown ruby chard, red onions, globe artichokes and bulbs of garlic nowadays provide her with both the ingredients for a family meal and the subject matter for her next exhibition
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New man at The Crown
The four star Crown at Whitebrook near Monmouth has appointed Michael OBray as its new general manager. The Crown at Whitebrook is a long established restaurant renowned for its fine cuisine and impressive wine collection. It also offers sumptuous accommodation
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Real Life Wedding
Jemma and Huw Jones, of Abergavenny, tied the knot in July last year. They spoke to MCL about their big day and the preparations that led to it... MCL: Did you always know what kind of wedding you wanted? Jemma: Yes. I had a good idea of the kind of wedding
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School days happy days
In the heart of the countryside near Monmouth there's a school unlike any other in the state or private education system. Its principal Rosemary Whaley has created a revolutionary education scheme based on her conviction that there is 'a better way for
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Pop in for coffee
The latest coffee shop to hit the streets of Monmouthshire has opened its doors on Monnow Street, Monmouth. Coffee #1 sells a great range of coffees, teas and smoothies. It also sells muffins, cakes and paninis and offers a relaxing place to stop while
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Daffodil theme for chaarity event
The Old Smithy Gallery, Usk, has long been at the forefront of contemporary art in Wales, and as it approaches its 35th birthday it has plans for an ambitious and colourful charity event in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care. To coincide with Marie Curie's
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Shooting ahead
When you set off to meet a gun designer who heads a company named after a John Buchan adventure story you know you'll end up with enough material to write a book! Skilled game shot, former racing driver, army captain, explorer and entrepreneur, Patrick
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My Monmouthshire life
Claire Hamilton has lived on the Welsh side of the Wye Valley for six years with her partner, Steve Eddy. She is a writer and musician and has an MA in the Bardic Tradition. She writes books on mythology and also gives magical storytelling performances
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Beverston
Beverston is a beautifully situated four bedroom period property set in an acre of landscaped gardens and extended to provide well proportioined living accommocation. The house was built in 1890 as the farmhouse to Beverston Farm at Tidenham. It is set
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Driving forward
The launch of the all-new Jaguar XK marks an exciting new era for Jaguar in terms of both design and engineering, and reinforces the marque's reputation for building ground-breaking cars that are as rewarding to drive as they are gorgeous to look at.
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Fairfield
Located close to Tintern Abbey in the beautiful Wye Valley, Fairfield is a family home with a five-star rating. The property comes with hardwood double glazed windows and doors, up-to-the-minute electrics with most rooms having rheostatically controlled
