Mar 8, 2023 | Changemakers, Culture and Heritage, Swansea, Swansea Station
Swansea Railway station has a dashing new look thanks to the 90-foot mural gracing Platform 4. Read on to find out all about it. Next time you visit Swansea Railway Station, don’t miss the fabulous new mural gracing Platform 4. Admittedly, it’s hard to miss, being 90...
Feb 23, 2023 | Adventure, Pembrey and Burry Port
The worldwide cold water dipping movement The Bluetits Chill Swimmers originated in St Davids, Pembrokeshire and has many ‘flocks’ in South West Wales. We caught up with Pembrey and Burry Port Bluetits co-founder Anne Studley to discover the fun of splashing about in...
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?...
Jan 18, 2023 | Culture and Heritage, Fishguard and Goodwick, Food, Pembrokeshire
Tourism business is on the up in Fishguard. We met some of the businesses putting the area on the map. A key tourism feature of Fishguard is that it’s a gateway to Ireland. You can catch a train right to the embarkation point for the ferry at Fishguard Harbour and...
Jan 6, 2023 | Fishguard and Goodwick, Fishguard Harbour, Pembrokeshire
Fishguard and Goodwick have it all: a fascinating history, beautiful surroundings, great places to eat and drink – and a railway station. Here’s a lowdown on the best places to visit in the area. Fishguard and Goodwick station sits near the end of the most...
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...
