Archives for 2011

An MP who originally put in a successful expenses claim for dog food, but later returned the money, has had the same amount returned to her. Welsh secretary Cheryl Gillan had claimed £4.47 for some dog food, but after the expenses scandal emerged last …

Somerset butter from Scotland, Welsh lamb from New Zealand and West Country fish fillets filleting in China, are just some of the false `local food’ claims misleading consumers who believe they are buying local produce, a Local Government Regulation …

We celebrate Stead Jones’ classic tale – a haunting journey from the edge of childhood into a threatening adult world – now published in the Library of Wales series. Join the wonderful illustrator of this hairy story and perhaps pick up some crafty …

The authors discuss how the wild, rural landscape of Radnorshire inspires their work and that of others before them, from Gerald of Wales to Vaughan and Traherne, Francis Kilvert, Eric Gill, David Jones and Bruce Chatwin. …

… and there will be opportunity to visit the farm shop. Take a walk around Wales from Celtic times to the present day and see Welsh history come alive at Wales’ most popular heritage attraction and one of Europe’s leading open-air museums. …

The press release said that the two family run businesses saw the poultry units as a source of additional income, enabling the next generation to remain at the farms. The Ranger magazine contacted the Welsh Assembly Government to ask why it was …

It’s currently just above 40%.” Welsh garden designer Lynne Allbutt, will be demonstrating some barefoot beekeeping at the show. Media Wales columnist, Lynne will show visitors the workings of a bee hive and give advice on plants likely to attract bees.

Following a review of funding to the Cardiff Harbour Authority in 2009/10 financial year the Welsh Assembly Government made the decision to cut funds by 30% – which was later reduced to 20% to make savings. Cardiff Council assumed responsibilities of …

She said Prince Charles is opposed to mega-farms and even the Farmers’ Union of Wales back traditional family farms. “CALFe is not an anti-farming lobby,” she said. “We fully support Welsh dairy farmers in their desire to competitively produce milk. …

It was a farm in Herefordshire, not far from the Welsh border, a small house set in 200 organic acres. Hmm, sounds promising, I thought. Organic means pristine, doesn’t it? The whole lot was on the market for £1.2 million. I met the farmer. …