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Giant Wind Farm To Go Above Welsh Coal Seam

welsh farm - Google News — Wed, 16 May 2012 07:04:26 +0000

Giant Wind Farm To Go Above Welsh Coal Seam - EarthTechling The progressive Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has just received Welsh government approval to build the Pen Y Cymoedd project, a 299-megawatt (MW) wind farm in South Wales — but it is partly on the site of an extensive potential coal seam that local …

Welsh government criticised by National Trust on funding plans

welsh food - Google News — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:41:36 +0000

National Trust criticises Welsh government plans on funding - BBC News Millions of pounds of European funding could be denied to communities if new Welsh government plans are implemented, the National Trust has claimed. The Welsh government last week outlined its investment priorities for future European funding programmes. The National Trust said despite providing one in every six jobs in Wales, the environment sector would lose out under the plans.

Graig Producers and Vion at loggerheads

wales farmers markets - Google News — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:29:48 +0000

Graig Producers and Vion at loggerheads - FarmersWeekly “The first we knew of this was through one of our members,” said Bob Kennard, managing director of Graig Producers, which has more than 300 members in England and Wales. Mr Kennard said farmers should be free to choose their route to market.

Dolgellau Thursday Market 10 May 2012

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:35:21 +0000

Held every Thursday between 9:00 – 11:45 at the Free Library, Dolgellau (behind HSBC)

Upcoming markets:
10 May 2012
17 May 2012
24 May 2012

Abergavenny Farmers’ Market 10 May 2012

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:53:06 +0000

Abergavenny Farmers’ Market – Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at the Market Hall, Cross Street in Abergavenny.

Next markets:

24 May 2012
07 Jun 2012

Abergavenny Farmers’ Market 10 May 2012

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:04:49 +0000

Held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at the Market Hall, Cross Street in Abergavenny.

Upcoming markets:
10 May 2012
24 May 2012
07 Jun 2012

Pontarddulais Local Produce Market 09 May 2012

admin — Sun, 06 May 2012 08:52:56 +0000

Pontarddulais Local Produce Market – Held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at The Institute in Pontarddulais.

Clytha Cider Festival 2012 at Abergavenny

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:30:24 +0000

The festival opens at 6pm on Friday 1st June and will be open from 12noon to 11pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

There will be wide range of music thorough the weekend organised by Gig Ifor Bach (of Club Ifor Bach fame) with a variety of other entertainment on offer. There will also be a great offering of ciders and perries from throughout Wales and the border region.

The Clytha Arms will be providing the catering, with wide selections of Welsh cheeses, pies etc and their own pub menu. There will also be a village fete area with tradestands and attractions to occupy young and old alike.

Venue: Clytha Arms pub, near Abergavenny, NP7 9BW

Free entry

Riverside Farmers’ Market – Locally produced, organic, healthy, cheap food

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:13:19 +0000

Riverside Farmers’ Market is a Cardiff (SE Wales, UK) based organisations with an ethos to provide healthy, fresh, organic, locally produced food and drink cheaply for local people.

Established in 1998 as the Riverside Community Market Association, we have grown consistently and demand for our reputable produce has allowed us to expand to four seperate weekly market places around the Cardiff area – accessible to everyone.

Stalls include; Asian Spice Box, Blaencamel Garden Perennials, Cardiff Herb Company, Caermynydd Piggery, Cig Lodor, Cocoa Magic, Cottage Garden Perennials, The Caffeine Kid, Cohnit Valley, Flying Fishmonger, Kimi Indian Cuisine, Madgetts Farm Poultry, Pencoed Grower, Spice of Life, The Parsnipship, Trealy Farm, Trecastle Eggs Ltd, Ty Mawr Organic, Untapped Brewing Company & Wigmores Bakery.

Cheese and Cider Weekend at Gower Heritage Centre

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:27:45 +0000

Come along and try some of the best Welsh cheese and cider that Wales has to offer. With live music from Sicknote Steve, Josh Ace, Ian James, Ian O Flynn, Up The Creek, Thistledown and many more. Bar, BBQ, Cider press demonstrations and lots more.

A celebration of Welsh Cheeses and cider.

Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th of May
Adults £5.90
Children 3yrs + £4.90
Concessions (including Seniors) £4.90

Gower Heritage Centre
Parkmill, Gower, SA3 2EH
Tel: 01792 371206