During the year of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, a conservation charity, Plantlife International asked people of the UK to vote for a flower which they thought would best represent their county. Two years later, each of the old counties of Wales has made their choices and the results were announced in 2004. It is estimated…
Author: Linda
Deck the Halls – Celyn ac Uchelwydd
The wonderful Christmas Carol, Deck the Halls has a Welsh melody dating back to the sixteenth century from a winter carol, Nos Galan. The English lyrics first appeared in 1862. It is easy to see why there is a song to celebrate the ancient tradition of decorating the house with piles of Holly (Celyn) and…
Gwynfryn – Renovating a West Wales house
In this post, Norma and James, the owners of Gwynfryn in New Quay, Ceredigion, share their inspiring story of saving a traditional West Wales house from dereliction, bringing it back to life and carefully maintaining its original character. We purchased Gwynfryn in New Quay in 2003. I think the only reason we were able to buy it was because…
Black gold from the Welsh hills
These fine beasts may look like cattle to the casual observer but they have also been called ‘black gold from the Welsh hills’. Black cattle have been bred in Wales for over a thousand years and as in Scotland, they were once used as currency, hence the ‘black gold’ description. Welsh Black cattle, or their…
Cilgerran – Walkers are Welcome
Cilgerran is an historic village on the River Teifi in Pembrokeshire. In 2008 the village became the first place in West Wales to gain ‘Walkers are Welcome’ status. Walkers are Welcome is a UK network of towns and villages, all of which have something special to offer walkers. Volunteers and local authorities are encouraged to…
Wonderful Wonderwool Wales
A kaleidoscope of colour, an amazing array of texture, beautiful things to wear, wonderful projects just asking to be started! To say I was like a child in a sweet shop is really an understatement. Where was I? On a day out to Wonderwool Wales, a ‘festival of welsh wool and natural fibres’, held annually…
Cambrian Mountains Walking Weekend May 2-5 2014
The weekend of May 2-5th is the perfect time to get your walking boots on and join the hundreds of visitors heading for Tregaron in the Cambrian Mountains. Tregaron is hosting the 4th annual Walking Weekend, organised by the local walking group, Clwb Ceredded Crwydro Caron Walking Club. The weekend promises a range of walks…
Easter Eggsploring at Cilgerran Castle
Easter is a great time of year. Trees are sprouting fresh green leaves, daffodils are flowering, bumble bees are bumbling about and, best of all, it’s CHOCOLATE time! There are so many places to go on an Easter Egg Hunt but have you ever taken part in one at a castle? Why not head over…
Cilgerran Castle – History Man Tours
In a stunning location overlooking the River Teifi and perfectly placed to fend off attackers, Cilgerran Castle is in the village of Cilgerran, near Cardigan. On Monday 14th April, visit the castle for the first in a series of History Man tours. Find out about the connection between Cilgerran Castle and a Regent of England…
4 Favourite Beaches for 4-legged Friends
Dog walking on a deserted beach is one of the many pleasures of living in West Wales. Most beaches in West Wales are dog friendly for most of the year. Out of season it is a special treat to seek out a favourite stretch of sand and give both human and doggie legs some welcome…