South West Wales Connected News

The charity providing connection, activities and support for mums and toddlers in South Wales
The charity providing connection, activities and support for mums and toddlers in South Wales.
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Why you should read Pembrokeshire Online – and a chance to become a contributor
Pembrokeshire Online is a unique gateway for discovering the very best that Pembrokeshire has to offer. Read on to ...

How Afan Ales is making Port Talbot a go-to destination for live music, poetry and comedy
A small independent off license is putting Port Talbot on the map with its live comedy, poetry and music nights. ...

Discover the fascinating history of the Gwili Railway
The Gwili Railway is one of our region’s most charming attractions. Read on to find out more about its history, ...

Meet the group working to transform Briton Ferry’s historical floating dock
Briton Ferry’s floating dock is a site of significant local historical importance – and now a group of enthusiasts ...

Meet the man who kept Wales’ railways commercially on track
In his latest book, John Davies, a veteran of Wales’ railways, reflects on his long commercial career selling rail travel for everything from regular passenger to pedigree corgis and flowers for London markets. Here he shares some of his memories.

The story behind Fishguard’s famous New Year’s Eve street party
The Fishguard New Year’s Eve Street Party is one of the UK’s top New Year’s Eve parties, drawing 4000 people to ...

How HaverHub is bringing big events and community connection to Haverfordwest
Over the past few years, HaverHub has had a huge impact on Haverfordwest, providing community connection and ...

Meet the UWTSD students exploring our rail network
A group of International Travel and Tourism students from UWTSD took a trip to Milford Haven by rail earlier this month.

Meet Jim the Bookstall, ready to retire after 62 years
After 62 years running the station bookstall at Haverfordwest Railway Station, Jim the Bookstall is getting ready ...

Riding the West Wales trails
A new electric bike hire company is taking cyclists off the beaten track to discover the best scenery in West ...

Newport Food Festival: A Celebration of Local and Sustainable Food
This year, from October 29th to November 4th, Newport will be hosting its annual Food Festival – a week-long ...

