South West Wales Connected News
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 ...
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.