Feb 14, 2023 | Carmarthenshire, Culture and Heritage, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
A Valentine Story – Myfanwy and Hywel ap Einion Llygliw This 14th-century Welsh tale of unrequited love is one that has hugely inspired generations of music and poetry. Myfanwy, the daughter of a lord was a beautiful incredibly vain young woman who attracted...
Feb 8, 2023 | Carmarthenshire, Culture and Heritage, Llanelli
One of the greatest treasures on our rail network is Llanelly House in Llanelli – and this year it celebrates 10 years as a cultural attraction. Craig Newton, Llanelly House’s liaison officer, gave us a tour. Do you like ghost stories and tales of historical intrigue?...
Dec 1, 2022 | Carmarthenshire, Culture and Heritage, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
There’s a host of colourful Christmas fairs happening around our rail network this December, offering a perfect opportunity to get into the festive spirit and stock up on some original Christmas gifts. Here’s our roundup: Carmarthen Carmarthen’s St Catherine’s Walk...
Sep 6, 2022 | Adventure, Carmarthenshire, Culture and Heritage, Featured, Love, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Quality of Life, Swansea
We’re delighted to have been shortlisted in two categories in the Community Rail Awards 2022: we’ve made the finals for Most Enhanced Railway Spaces, and for Best Community Engagement Project. The Community Rail Awards, now in their 18th year, really mean a lot to us...
Jun 29, 2022 | Carmarthenshire, Changemakers, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Quality of Life, Swansea
We recently announced the recipients of our 2022 Changemakers Fund grants – and what an inspiring selection of groups they are. They include a wellbeing allotment project, a heritage railway, a theatre company, a local park group and many more. In total, £15,004.23...
Jun 14, 2022 | Carmarthenshire, Changemakers, Culture and Heritage, Llanelli
Exciting things are happening on the site of the former Cynheidre colliery near Llanelli. The Llanelli and Mynydd Mawr Railway, a not-for-profit volunteer-run company, is resurrecting the railway on the site, complete with working engines and a host of visitor...
