There’s a couple things that stand out about BBC Cardiff. Actually, more than just a couple… Their building is in the top 1% on the sustainability register. Not only is the roof covered in solar panels, and all rainwater collected for use in the building, but staff are actively encouraged to use eco-friendly transport. TheContinue reading “Coming to you…”
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Worth saving!
Arriving in Tenby could make you wonder if you should have stayed on the train! Especially after talking to three golfers who were heading to Tenby’s golf course because it is the oldest course in Wales, was refurbished at a cost of two million pounds to be an all-weather course, and has buggies. Not oneContinue reading “Worth saving!”
Your turn!
Have you considered decorating your bed and placing it on show? Why not? Sir Rhys ap Thomas had his four poster carved and sited so all could see his wealth c1520. Something that was right to have on show, though you’d be hoping not to have need of it, was the horse-drawn hearse from Berriew,Continue reading “Your turn!”
Three women.
So many opportunities for seaside villages in Wales, but when you have to pick one? Tenby has a certain ring to it, don’t you think? Cardiff to Tenby, three hours, three trains. Hope this is worth it. The steel works at Port Talbot aren’t very inspiring. Coming into Swansea, a spider on steroids creeps towardsContinue reading “Three women.”
Standing the test of time.
The walls of Conway castle, Wales, were built in 1234. Oh, to weather that well! Conway’s architecture is wonderfully random. As I stood in a Conway stŕeet, the unmistakablebeat of horse hooves behind. A white-grey horse trotting with intent, pulling a black lighter-weight gig. Two gents, one in the driving seat and the other hangingContinue reading “Standing the test of time.”
Change is all around…
Gwrych Castle, North Wales, is over 2000 years old, over half of that time in the ownership of the Dundonalds. And if you’ve heard of it, then you’ve probably watched ‘I’m a celebrity.’ Imagine staying in a building created back in the iron age. You can; they welcome tourists. The castle is unusual because itContinue reading “Change is all around…”
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