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...
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 29, 2022 | Changemakers, Neath, Neath Port Talbot
Back in 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new group was founded in Neath Port Talbot. Its aim was to bring together girls with experience of being in care to talk about issues that matter to them. The girls’ rights group, named Hope, was established by...
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...
Apr 6, 2022 | Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot, Swansea
If you love rugby, you’ve come to the right rail network. From world class rugby stadiums to the historical site of the founding of the WRU, there are plenty of iconic landmarks to discover by rail. Here are the five top places to visit. Aberavon RFC – 6...
