Pembrokeshire Archives - South West Wales Connected

Here’s what our Community Changemakers grants will help local groups achieve this year

Jun 29, 2022 | Carmarthenshire, 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...

New North Pembrokeshire tours available by foot, boat and bus

May 23, 2022 | Adventure, Culture and Heritage, Nature, Pembrokeshire

Next time you fancy a day out with a difference, consider hopping on the train to Fishguard, where you can now enjoy three different types of tour: by boat, on foot and by minibus. North Pembrokeshire Tours is a new offering from North Pembrokeshire Trade and Tourism,...

Tracing a lost Pembrokeshire rail route

May 20, 2022 | Culture and Heritage, Pembrokeshire

The Pembrokeshire village of Rosemarket may no longer have a working railway line, but traces of it are easy to find. Two of the original three crossing keepers’ cottages remain and the old railway line is now a cycle and footpath that heads north towards Johnston and...

Swansea Bay and West Wales Metro: what you need to know

Nov 4, 2021 | Carmarthenshire, FEATURED, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea

Imagine a future in which the South West Wales rail network is integrated with bus routes, ticketing and timetables, making it possible to seamlessly switch between train and bus to get to your destination. On top of that, picture an enhanced rail network with new...

The amazing array of wildlife you can discover from Fishguard and Goodwick station

Jun 7, 2021 | EXPLORE, LOVE, Nature, Pembrokeshire

Close to Fishguard and Goodwick station you’ll find a fascinating visitor centre run by Sea Trust Wales. Known as Ocean Lab, it includes a capture and release aquarium that enables you to get a close look at the creatures that live in local waters. The centre is also...

1,100 community rail volunteers and six local partnerships poised to play a key role in the Wales’ recovery

Mar 31, 2021 | Carmarthenshire, FEATURED, Lamphey, Llanelli, LOVE, Neath, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Quality of Life, Station Adopters, Swansea

Figures from Community Rail Network’s Community Rail in Wales report, sponsored by Rail Delivery Group and released today (31 March), highlight that more than 1,100 volunteers give 50,000 hours annually, valued at £4.3 million, to support social inclusion and...