From the Fungi Forays website: These breaks are aimed at the beginner with an interest in edible fungi. They concentrate solely on the wide range of delicious mushrooms that thrive in our spectacular Mid-Wales scenery. Unlike many other forays, we positively encourage guests to pick mushrooms to taste later, believing that when it comes to […]
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Portuguese man-of-war sightings off Pembrokeshire
Swimmers on the Pembrokeshire coast have been warned to keep a lookout for the potentially lethal Portuguese man-of-war.
The jellyfish-like creature has been spotted off west Wales, as well as in Cornwall and on the Irish coast.
Stings from the creatures can cause severe pain, and in very rare cases, death.
Marine experts say sightings of the man-of-war have been increasing in recent years.
Dr Peter Richardson of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said it was believed that the current increase in numbers suggested a “stranding event”.
Wales’ local authorities hit landfill target a year early
As a result, food waste is a key priority in Wales’ waste strategy Towards Zero Waste and every council in Wales runs a kerbside food waste collection service, which covers nine out of ten households. The food waste collected is then composted or …
Biomass plant near Wrexham plans face decision
Plans for a biomass plant at a factory near Wrexham are being recommended for backing despite worries it would be close to tourist attractions.
Keepers ‘hand-feeding’ bees after Wales’ wet summer
This year’s bad weather has forced some beekeepers to feed their swarms to keep them alive, says the National Beekeeping Centre for Wales.
Third wettest summer on record in Wales, says Met Office
Wales has endured its third wettest summer since records began in 1910, according to the Met Office.
For sunshine it is expected to be the country’s second dullest.
Wales ‘not fulfilling potential’ despite green growth
Peter Davies, an adviser to the Welsh government on green policy, was responding to a report that the green economy is withstanding the recession.
Anger as Welsh Assembly bids to end historic rights for trawlers
A ROW is brewing up between the Welsh Assembly and anglers on one side and a group of fishing boats from Wales and North Devon on the other over historic access rights, also known as “grandfather” rights. The assembly is proposing to end these …
Welsh food industries could save up to £5m by recycling, says group
WALES’ hospitality and food industries could save up to £5m a year by reducing their waste and recycling more, according to an environmental organisation. Wrap (Waste and Resources Action Programme) Cymru says food and packaging waste analysis …
The Welsh Menu Live August Bank Holiday weekend (25-27 August)
Event director Chris Willliams said, “The Welsh Menu Live is an exciting new event for Wales, and we have a schedule of scrumptious activities planned across the weekend. We’re delighted to give small Welsh producers an opportunity to promote their excellent food and drink products to Swansea locals and Bank Holiday visitors,”
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