Feb 8, 2024 | Adventure, Carmarthenshire, Culture and Heritage, Education and Skills, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Swansea
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. If you’re fascinated...
Dec 18, 2023 | Culture and Heritage, Fishguard and Goodwick, Fishguard Harbour, Pembrokeshire
The Fishguard New Year’s Eve Street Party is one of the UK’s top New Year’s Eve parties, drawing 4000 people to Fishguard to see in the New Year. Here’s the story behind it – and what to expect this year. Back in 1999, a group of Fishguard locals decided to celebrate...
Dec 14, 2023 | Culture and Heritage, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Over the past few years, HaverHub has had a huge impact on Haverfordwest, providing community connection and bringing people from far afield to attend events at the unique venue. We got the lowdown from its founder Gitti Coats. Just five minutes’ walk from...
Dec 14, 2023 | Adventure, Education and Skills, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Swansea Station
A group of International Travel and Tourism students from UWTSD took a trip to Milford Haven by rail earlier this month. Students from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) have been exploring our rail network as part of their academic studies, taking...
Dec 1, 2023 | Culture and Heritage, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
After 62 years running the station bookstall at Haverfordwest Railway Station, Jim the Bookstall is getting ready to retire. He told us about his memories of life at the station. He’s run the station bookstall at Haverfordwest railway station since 1961 – and now,...
Dec 1, 2023 | Adventure, Explore, Fishguard and Goodwick, Fishguard Harbour, Pembrokeshire
A new electric bike hire company is taking cyclists off the beaten track to discover the best scenery in West Wales. Founder Ed Sykes told us what’s in store. From craggy highlands dotted with stone circles to golden, sandy beaches, a mountain bike ride with Hidden...
