A Wood Fast and Paralympics Heart
If you go down to the woods today… “You’re doing a Wood Fast?” asked my brother, “do you mean Wood Fest?” referring to the numerous summer festivals I have recently covered for the media. “Nope, […]
Articles by Lynne Allbutt
An Olympic Year for Garden Designer, Presenter and Author, Andy Sturgeon
TV presenter, journalist and Garden designer Andy Sturgeon has had a good year. “I’m based in Brighton and I think our weather has been better than in Wales,” he explains, “though it has still been […]
The News with Peter Sissons
Ex broadcaster, Peter Sissons covered the News across ITN, BBC, ITV and Channel 4 for over 45 years. Still undertaking much corporate work he has also been kept busy for the last couple of years […]
Going Green with the Energetic and Enigmatic Nik Turner
Musician and composer Nik Turner is probably best known as one of the founder members of Hawkwind. Now living in Carmarthen, and celebrating his 72nd birthday on the 26th of August, he is still very […]
In between the Olympics and Paralympics, meet the Olym-pigs
In between the Olympics and the Paralympics, I am delighted to introduce the Olym-pigs. I have the honour of looking after the three Gold medalists as they rest after their 'sizzling' performances at the 2012 Olympig […]
Fascinating Fungi Forays with Daniel Butler
Forager and author of Fungi Forays, Daniel Butler is keen to encourage us all to be braver when it comes to picking and eating wild mushrooms and explains, “Last year five people were killed in […]
Jungle Queen, Christopher Biggins, Goes Green
Renowned for being the country’s Top Dame, Christopher Biggins is, in his own words, “Very hectic, as always, I love to be busy. “I enjoy being outdoors and in my garden but it’s just impossible […]
A Breath of Fresh Air at The Green Man Festival with Fiona Stewart
There is a buzz in the air in Crickhowell as preparations are underway for the popular Green Man Festival at Glanusk Estate on 17-19th August. Director of the Festival, Fiona Stewart is a huge fan […]
Howard Marks to light Olympic Cauldron
Whilst contributing to Radio Wales's Phone-in programme with Mai Davies today, I was asked who I thought should light the Olympic Cauldron tonight. Other guests suggested Sir Steve Redgrave and Sebastian Coe and listeners rang […]
Mama Liked the Roses, Did Elvis?
As a regular columnist, I do try to include current and relevant topics in my articles, so with the country gearing up for the Olympic Games, I’m taking the opportunity to dedicate this column to […]