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...
Oct 2, 2023 | Culture and Heritage, Food, Pembrokeshire
This year, from October 29th to November 4th, Newport will be hosting its annual Food Festival – a week-long celebration of local food, the producers behind it, and the land that nourishes it all. The festival, which will feature a variety of activities, tours, and...
Oct 2, 2023 | Changemakers, Llansamlet, Swansea
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. St Samlet’s church in Llansamlet has a long...
Aug 31, 2023 | Carmarthenshire, Explore, Ferryside, Food
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. Sat snugly between Ferryside Railway Station and the ferry, with views across the river Towy, Traeth...
Aug 31, 2023 | Changemakers, Culture and Heritage, Neath, Neath Port Talbot
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. You don’t get much closer to our rail network than Neath Abbey Ironworks: a viaduct designed by Isambard Kingdom...
