WELCOME to the November issue of West Coast Review. We start this month’s edition by looking back at a discovery that led to a vital operation to save a lifeline route in North Lorn - the Connel Bridge. Just 35 years ago, the route was at risk of burning down. On page 8, Mike Rayworth tells the Review how engineers         a battle that was anything but straight forward.


Café Stalker comes under the eye of the Food and Drink Review on 10, while Oban journalist Stuart Fraser shares his experience covering the UK’s great summer of sport on page 14. By now, the dark nights haven’t just rolled in, but are right on top of us. It can be tempting to write the great outdoors off at this time of year, but Kate Humble shows there’s still plenty to see - even in the cold and dark. Similarly, the garden still needs tending to and Yvonne Anderson tells us how her polytunnel is helping extend the growing season - ideal preparation for those warming winter soups. Turn to page 23 for her helpful tips. Life through the lens takes us back to 1996 - where there’s bound to be some familiar faces.


6 Celebrations 8 Burning bridges 10 Food & Drink Review 14 Freelancer’s frantic fortnight 16 Best of the West Festival 2012 18 Humble Habitats 20 Critical Gamer 23 Tales from a kitchen gardener 26 Kerrera Swim makes a splash 30 Business 32 Life through the lens 36 Green Review 38 Dear Jen 41 Fun for Kids 42 Competitions


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