tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5198086165488594302024-03-21T06:17:56.443-07:00Local History of South Wales & Llanhilleth Miners' InstituteMeg Gurney is researching
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South Wales Valleys, including Llanhilleth Miners' Institute, also known as the Workmens' Institute or the Workmans' Hall. The Llanhilleth Miners' Institute is near Abertillery in Blaenau Gwent and is a grade 2 listed building. Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.comBlogger254125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-38292577103565130282017-03-17T03:23:00.000-07:002017-03-17T03:23:56.846-07:00Easter in Bellevue Park, Newport, South Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Nature is fantastic and never fails to impress when every Spring bare tree branches begin to bud, and bare ground begins to produce beautiful primroses, bluebells, daffodils and snowdrops.<span id="goog_554602450"></span><span id="goog_554602451"></span><br />
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Cherry Blossom looking like huge candy floss balls, never fails to delight and I still enjoy standing amongst the petals as they swirl around gently in the wind.<br />
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Bellevue Park is such a fairyland. Sited on a severe slope, as many of Wales' parks are, it provides an interesting walk as well as views over the river Usk in the distance. The cafe was, of course, closed as it was Easter, but parents and children were enjoying the play area and bike rides around the steeply sloping paths.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-31672306307232169792016-01-15T06:57:00.003-08:002016-01-15T06:57:50.305-08:00Red House, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
What was once the old town hall, this magnificent building has now been renovated. With impressive stained glass windows and original wall tiling, its well worth a visit.<br />
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For current news and information you can follow them on Twitter @RedhouseCymru<br />
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For those interested in local personalities, they have a book of local Heroes and Villains. A free digital copy is available online at www.redhousecymru.com/heroes. Just click on the link to "Heroes & Villains" to download.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-28798551385043017532015-11-14T07:06:00.002-08:002015-11-14T07:06:51.078-08:00Guardian Lantern Event 2015<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-63818743488841448642015-06-25T13:20:00.000-07:002016-04-14T11:27:21.300-07:00Six Bells Pit Party, South Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-90212922869305498882015-06-12T02:28:00.001-07:002015-06-12T02:28:02.811-07:00Gillian Clarke to Six Bells<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Fiftyfive years since the largest post-war UK mining disaster we are proud to announce an event by Gillian Clarke.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-71215731203588420162015-05-01T03:16:00.000-07:002015-05-01T03:16:35.958-07:00Cruises to Six Bells, South Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ever since I heard of the large contingent of Sea Cadets that were based in Six Bells, I knew there was a connection with the sea!<br />
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Now the cruise ships coming into Swansea and Pembroke are planning on bringing their passengers to see Guardian as well as other attractions around the Valleys. They will, of course, arrive by coach rather than cruise liner.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-74545864176455667072015-04-15T01:54:00.002-07:002018-08-08T01:53:13.211-07:00Blaenavon in detail<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Lots of detail and fascinating landscapes of the area of Blaenavon shown in all its splendour.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-43844153019100907372015-04-03T12:49:00.003-07:002015-04-03T12:49:35.440-07:0025 Unbelievable Welsh Places<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-84641186743243363012015-03-11T14:34:00.002-07:002015-03-11T14:34:50.752-07:00Guardian Six Bells, threatened<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Twenty years on and things have changed. The area has been designated as a Nature Reserve. Six Bells Regeneration Limited are a Social Enterprise based at what was the old pub and is now a state-of-the-art Conference/Heritage Centre with Offices and a Cafe. Visitors including coach tours now use these facilities. </div>
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engulfed by the school, its playing fields, car parking, and utilities. These would all be surrounded by six foot high fences to “safeguard the children.” Whilst this is a commendable reason for fencing, it would ensure any photographs of the statue would be married and blocked by it. The Council have also stated that footpaths along the fence would be unacceptable because of proximity to school children.</div>
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Standing twenty metres tall in a post-industrial site, Guardian is not just a memorial to the 45 men who died on 28th June 1960, but a memorial to all miners and their communities. The peace and tranquility of the parkland is commented on by visitors and returning miners alike. Ty Ebbw Fach holds events on this area free for the community and all year round the community enjoys this facility for recreation with their children. £220,000 has been spent creating this asset which is greatly admired, and appreciated, bringing in necessary tourist cash to the area. </div>
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The Council state that access to Guardian will be maintained. This, according to their plan, would be via an entrance at Warm Turn which is located directly above Guardian on the hillside. The pathway would be steep, making access difficult for the elderly and disabled. They are suggesting people park there and walk down the steep, twisting, narrow Six Bells Road down to the Heritage Centre/Museum and Cafe. This would not happen!</div>
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When the Normans conquered England and Wales, they knew the
value of castles. A castle was a home but it was also well protected. It was a
fortress where people and animals were safe from attack. Castles were built to
defend vital places such as towns, river crossings, and borders or simply to
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Morlais Castle was a small fort built by the Normans to
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The earliest evidence of occupation on Morlais Hill is
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The area is named after the nearby Morlais brook. It is
believed this is derived from the Welsh “Mawr” and “Glais.” Another nearby
brook is called “Glais,” meaning young salmon. The Morlais brook is the larger
brook, hence it was known as “Mawr-Glais.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Gilbert de Clare, Earl of Gloucester and Lord of Glamorgan
built Morlais Castle sometime betwen 1286 and 1290. He had already built the
much larger Caerphilly Castle in 1270. Both these castles were intended to
strengthen de Clare's borders against the Welsh Prince Llewellyn ap Gruffydd.
Although a defence against the Welsh, it was another Norman lord who challenged
the construction of the castle.<o:p></o:p><br />
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Brown signs help you locate the sanctuary, but take care as your satnav may take you to a very small lane nowhere near where you want to go.<br />
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Gibbons, chimpanzees, baboons have all found safety and care at this old welsh farm.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wonderful open welsh mountains and fresh air</td></tr>
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The shop provides a few amenities, but its obvious the priority is care of the animals and raising funds for their upkeep. Many have been rescued from live of violence or abuse. Others, through no fault of their own were due to be shot or were surviving in a zoo dependent on the local people for their food.<br />
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Large labels not only advise the species in each enclosure but also the animals' pet names, their character traits and history.<br />
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The sanctuary allows a close-up experience of these wonderful but powerful animals.<br />
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The shop also has many donated items for sale and a huge collection of second-hand books on a great variety of topics. Always worth a good rummage.<br />
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As the mood of various animals often changes within a couple of minutes, it would be interesting to take time out to observe them over time.<br />
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You may hear the site before you get there. A few chimpanzees love running back and fore along the fence dragging a plastic bottle against the bars. It draws a crowd, but I'm not sure if that is the intention.<br />
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Please check opening hours before visiting.<br />
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Welsh Ape & Monkey Sanctuary<br />
Caehopkin Road<br />
Abercrave<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-15214448827303904032015-01-18T04:14:00.002-08:002015-01-18T04:14:33.786-08:00Abergavenny Castle & Museum<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The Museum at Abergavenny Castle was opened in July 1959 as
the result of voluntary effort by the Abergavenny Museum Society led by Alfred
and Ernest Jackson. It was taken over by Abergavenny Borough Council on s1st
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This motte – literally ‘mound of earth’ was probably built
by the Norman Lord Hamelin de Ballon. Evidence suggests that the castle was
founded in 1087 AD, although its large size hints at an earlier construction.<o:p></o:p></div>
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To construct a motte, labourers would dig a circular ditch
then pile up a huge, smooth-sided earth mound within it. In Hamelin de Ballon’s
time, the tower (known as the keep) built at the top of the motte would have
been wooden, possibly reached via a flying bridge. The keep would have been
surrounded by a timber palisade. Beneath the motte was the bailey – a
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The<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>whole castle was
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The keep was in stone; it had a round tower with “pointed and gothic doorways
and windows, as described by Archdeacon Coxe in 1799. The illustration here
depicts this stone keep as it might have appeared around 1250AD. At this time,
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The keep, along with most of the other castle buildings were
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In 1818/1819, the present tower – now the mjuseum – was
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-85802391044982273552015-01-09T06:38:00.001-08:002015-01-09T06:38:27.088-08:00Figure Four Exhibition, South Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Pontypool Museum is attempting to recruit 1000 new members, their membership fees will help finance their collection and the work they do.<br />
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For more information on the exhibition or the Museum itself telephone 01495 752036. Please check the opening times before visiting.<br />
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Why not combine your visit with a stroll around Pontypool Park. Donated by the Hanbury family and once probably the best park in South Wales, it is still a fantastic space with points of interest dotted around. This is the site of Pontypool Rugby Pitch, the home of the Legendary "Pontypool Front Row."<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-3317941582178623662015-01-08T07:12:00.001-08:002015-01-08T07:12:03.349-08:00Llanhilleth Heritage Centre<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Llanhilleth Heritage Centre is located at Llanhilleth Miners' Institute near Abertillery. The Centre is manned every Tuesday afternoon from 2.00pm to 4.00pm and anyone interested in the heritage of the Llanhilleth Ward, that's Aberbeeg, Brynithel, Llanhilleth and Swffryd, is welcome to call in and have a chat. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This chronicle will never be complete and the Trustees are always looking for any additional information they can add. Anything interesting about buildings, people, sporting or cultural organistions is more than welcome. Display space is limited but small donated items can be accommodated.</span><br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-12038355283086625142015-01-05T02:48:00.001-08:002015-01-05T02:48:29.277-08:00Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr, South Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Cyfartha Castle was built by the Crawshays, the owners of the large ironworks, and built the property on the hillside above the works not only as a place to live but as an expression of their wealth and authority.<br />
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Now a free museum with gardens open to the public, it has an interesting gift shop and cafe. A large water play area was popular last summer on hot sunny days. With water spurts and cascades but no standing water this area is safe for even the youngest of children to enjoy (accompanied by an adult, of course.) During our visit, adults also seemed to be enjoying the fun, some being caught out fully-clothed, by the surprise water-spurts.<br />
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Cyfarthfa Castle required a considerable number of servants. In 1874 Mary Crawshay reported, "I keep six ordinary servants indoors, viz two men servants, my daughter's maid, two strong under house maids and a strong, willing Welsh scullery maid, who comes daily as charwomen might come in England." It may have been cleaner and less dangerous and even a more prestigious place of work than the ironworks but the wages were poor and hours long, with personal freedom severely restricted.</div>
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In 1869, when reporting on the condition of women ironworkers, a journalist commented, "It is strange to see them so merry over it, but if they threw it up, they could only take their choice between farm labour and domestic service. Neither of which is remunerative in Wales. A servant in every respect as handy and as useful as many who are getting £10 or £12 a year in London can be hired for 5s. a lunar month. (£3 per year) </div>
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With an excellent cafe and parking this facility makes for a great day out with something for the whole family: history, scenery, and play areas for the children. Please check opening hours before visiting.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-77921428124266265692014-12-31T02:23:00.000-08:002014-12-31T02:23:43.556-08:00Guardian Illuminated, Six Bells, South Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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December 10th 2014 was the second occasion that the people of Six Bells met for a Lantern Parade along the pathway to Guardian, the Miners' Memorial.<br />
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It was a fine cold evening with plenty of warm scarves and furry hats, but best of all, many many smiling faces. A brass band greeted the crowd as they arrived at the statue and everyone joined in with well-loved Christmas Carols.<br />
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Hot soup was handed out to everyone and children enjoyed decorating gingerbread biscuits. A little Christmas shopping was done at other stalls around the site and at Ty Ebbw Fach Heritage Centre and the Cafe.<br />
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Bethany Chapel organised an outdoor Nativity Play with an unusual theme of Health & Safety around the stable and Bethlehem.<br />
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Both Santa and Mother Christmas enjoyed time with the children and many families will have photographic proof that they met Santa.<br />
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A wonderful friendly evening which I hope will be repeated for many years to come. Well done everyone who helped to make it a success.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-21816088367001177292014-12-02T05:29:00.000-08:002014-12-02T05:29:22.519-08:00Gardening, Valleys Style<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We often see images of vast flat landscapes, or gently rolling hills in the welsh countryside. We even see steep valleys and beautiful hills. But not everyone appreciates the problems of trying to work a plot on the steep hillsides of a welsh valley. These pictures were taken in the Ebbw Valley. Unfortunately, not many people about to ask their experiences.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-13275581632581300132014-11-09T02:42:00.000-08:002014-11-09T02:42:29.848-08:00Maesycwmmer Viaduct<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The South Wales Valleys created great challenges for the railway builders. Trains prefer relatively flat ground. There is very little in this area, hence most tracks travelled south along the valley bottoms allowing trains to carry coal and iron ore to Newport and Cardiff docks for export or shipping inland up the river Severn.<br />
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To cross the valleys, it was common to build magnificent stone viaducts. Many have been removed and the stone used for churches, local housing, or even garden walls. But a few still remain.<br />
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Used now mostly as cycle paths and walkways they should provide breathtaking views. Unfortunately, many, due to health and safety have barriers preventing people (especially the vertically challenged, such as myself) from admiring them.<br />
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Talywain viaduct forms part of the pathway from Blaenavon to Cwmbran.<br />
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Maesycwmmer viaduct sits alongside a busy road, but mostly ignored except for those using it to access the railway station on the opposite side. The pathway has now been named Gren's Way.<br />
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Probably the most talked of viaduct was the steel construction at Crumlin. This village is still a major crossroads in the valleys, but the only evidence of this phenomenal structure are the stone abutments visible high up the valley wall.<br />
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Another rail track used to travel through the valley bottom with a vertiginous link between the two systems. Trains progressing up this track often required an extra engine attached to provide extra push.<br />
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This fabulous woodland drive which allowed visitors spectacular views over the Bristol Channel and the Brecon Beacons closed at the end of October 2014 and may never fully re-open. The recent closure will prevent access to woodland glades, picnic spaces with vast horizons, an easy access to Twmbarlwm hill fort and much much more.<br />
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The cycling routes will still be available, as will some of the many walking paths, camp site, camping pods and visitor centre, but the single-track roadway will be closed to enable the Forestry Commission to remove hundreds, maybe thousands of diseased larch trees. <br />
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Cwmcarn Forest Drive extends for 7 miles and was first opened in 1972 on the former site of Cwmcarn colliery.<br />
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Meals and snacks are available at Ravens Cafe which is very popular during school holidays. There is also a gift shop, information, toilets and showers. Open seven days a week 9-5 (4.30 on Fridays and off peak). Tel: 01495 272001<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-50237521289614872402014-10-30T13:54:00.001-07:002014-10-30T13:54:09.626-07:00Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Nelson, South Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The peaceful, rural setting of Llancaiach Fawr Manor belies the turmoil of its early years. Built in 1530 for Dafydd ap Richard, it was designed to be easily defended during the turbulent reigns of Tudor kings and queens. By the start of the 17th century the Prichards had prospered and the house was extended in 1628 to demonstrate their status. The manor is furnished and presented as it was during the Civil War in 1645 when Charles 1 reputedly came to visit.<br />
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Visitors take a step back in time and are welcomed into the Manor by the costumed servants who follow the traditional domestic and farming rhythms of life in the countryside. They share the folklore and customs of the changing seasons with visitors along with news and impact of the turmoil created by the Civil War upon the household and its staff. The household staff reenact the attitudes and knowledge of the time with no knowledge of the 21st Century or the strange clothing that some visitors may wear. An interesting experience.<br />
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As well as events held in this haunted house, this site offers catering for celebrations and conferences, an exhibition & Gift Shop, Cafe & Restaurant, as well as a Lifelong Learning centre.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-42399593731314140382014-10-24T13:39:00.000-07:002014-10-24T13:39:05.642-07:00National Botanical Garden of Wales, Carmarthen<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Carmarthen in west Wales is the home of one of the largest
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Outside there are grasslands, lakes
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track has now been refurbished. This would have originally been used to store ice
formed over winter on the surface of the lake further down the site. This ice
would then have been stored to use in the summertime for example, for making
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<span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt;">Why not add variety to your visit and combine it
with one of the events held there. There’s so much to see and do. I’m sure
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These miners' lockers now tell a hundred different stories</td></tr>
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At the bottom of a deep valley used to lie one of the largest mines of the South Wales Coalfield at Six Bells. In its early life it had been called Arrael Griffin, but ooh on the name of the village in the 1940's with the accession by the National Coal Board (NCB).<br />
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Closed in 1988, it suffered the largest post-war mining disaster in the UK. Forty five men out of a total of forty eight working in "W" District were killed.<br />
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To honour these men and inform future generations of the history of Six Bells the community has created a 20 mtr high memorial on the pit site as well as this small museum.<br />
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<br />Touch screen and a push-button story chair hold stories told by local people of their early lives and experiences. Cabinets hold lamp checks, old photographs and mining memorabilia and relate the stories of the artists Valerie Gantz and 'Chopper' Davies. The latter was a miner at Six Bells and when his bosses realised his talent they encouraged him to speak on Health and Safety using his images.<br />
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Ty Ebbw Fach was previously known as the Coach and Horses, an old coaching inn with an archway where the horses would have been taken through to be fed and bedded down. The community with the aid of Communities First and other bodies refurbished the burnt out building and it is now run by Six Bells Regeneration, a social enterprise consisting of volunteers.<br />
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The building also houses offices and a conference room with a smart screen which is available for hire. With easy parking opposite the building there is also a cafe run separately, which provides excellent refreshments. The whole site has disabled access, including the miners' memorial, Guardian.<br />
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On 24th May 2014 the site hosted the Queen's Baton for the Commonwealth Games.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The team who carried the baton up to Guardian for the blessing.</td></tr>
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-21455369590967457202014-09-05T12:36:00.001-07:002014-09-05T12:36:44.339-07:00NATO 2014 comes to South Wales<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Controversy and discussion prevails over whether Newport and South Wales will benefit long-term from the NATO Summit being held at the Celtic Manor, Newport (or the Vale of Usk as th Celtic usually describes its location).<br />
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Protestors were expected in their thousands, but only turned out in their hundreds. Did the toll on the Severn Bridge prove too expensive? I can't think it was a reluctance to come to Wales.<br />
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But with the delegates flying home and the miles of steel fencing being removed, it leaves the green-keepers to repair the greens on the golf-course after aircraft and military vehicles were displayed for the media.<br />
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Even Barack Obama has undertook the task of marketing Wales to the World. In his farewell speech he remarked on the beauty of our country and the welcome given by the Welsh.<br />
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Well ? All you have to do now is come and see us.<br />
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Meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03887302909932153797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-519808616548859430.post-87686512632629139222014-08-31T11:14:00.001-07:002014-08-31T11:14:55.966-07:00There's no place like home (Wales)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In case anyone was wondering why I haven't added anything lately, its because I have been on holiday in Canada. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island to be precise. The weather couldn't be faulted. Despite parts of USA and Canada having torrential rain, earthquakes and hailstones, we had glorious sunshine for the whole time. (Except one morning when we got soaked to the skin at Peggy's Cove.)<br />
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All this leads me to say how I missed the mountains of Wales. Seriously. Although there were interesting places, wonderful beaches and space - loads of space - Wales has it all and more !! Wales is so much smaller that you can get to so many different venues within minutes or an hour. In Canada you can drive for hours past fir tree after fir tree to get to a beauty spot.<br />
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As I have said before in the pages of this blog. Within ten minutes you can move from the centre of a town to a lonesome mountain top, from a beautiful park to a windblown mountain lake.<br />
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Although I enjoyed my holiday and made new friends along the way. Its good to be back.<br />
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