South West Wales Connected Blog
Meet the people transforming a graveyard for the community
One of the recipients of our Changemakers funding is The Llansamlet Graveyard Community Garden, which is doing amazing things for locals and wildlife. We caught up with project manager David Rooke to hear the latest news.
A feast of food in Fishguard
The first-ever Fishguard Bay Food and Drinks Festival takes place this month. We caught up with the organisers to find out what’s in store.
The fabulous new café beside Ferryside Railway Station
Not so long ago, Catrin Davies-Harding was a business advisor. Now she’s running a charming new café beside Ferryside Railway Station. We went along for a coffee.
A place that changed the world: a visit to Neath Abbey Ironworks
Neath Abbey Ironworks is a unique and beautiful historic site. Peter Richards, secretary of The Friends of Neath Abbey Iron Company, gave us a guided tour.
A visit to the Cleddau Café in Haverfordwest
Few railway stations have a café like the Cleddau Café. We paid a visit and met its manager and cook Kay Davies.
5 great days out around our rail network this summer
Are you staycationing this summer? Then here are 5 great day trips to enjoy by your own, or with friends and ...
Meet the students who are set to transform transport in West Wales.
A group of Pembrokeshire College students have come up with a plan to slash carbon emissions caused by coach journeys to and from their college. They shared their vision with us.
Catching up with the Paul Sartori Community Choir
The Paul Sartori Community Choir was one of the first recipients of our Community Changemakers Fund. One year on, we catch up with them to see how they’ve grown.
Take a trip to colourful Port Talbot
If you haven’t yet downloaded the ARTWalk Port Talbot app and explored the town’s dozens of murals, now is the ...
The new tour revealing the dark side of Swansea
A new walking tour called Swansea in Gloom is uncovering some of the strangest tales from the area around Swansea ...
Get ready for festival season! 9 unmissable summer events in our region
From music festivals to food festivals, here are 10 big events happening around our rail network this summer.
The 16-year-old running his own farm
One of this year’s Community Changemakers Fund grant recipients is Will Evans, the incredible 16-year-old who runs his own petting farm. We caught up with him to find out how he’ll be using the grant funding.