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. …
WOW on the Waterfront event faces the chop
He said: “We’re likely to lose one of the three flagship events in the Bay – the Harbour Festival, Food Festival and WOW on the Waterfront. WOW on the Waterfront is most likely to be the one which goes.” Coun Howells blamed a reduction in the Cardiff …
Making a stand to save local pubs
“The ones that are still going all say they rely on food sales to keep them afloat.” Arfur Daley, organiser of Great Welsh Beer and Cider Festival and the Echo’s beer expert, said: “If you look at pubs 10 years ago there would be nearly one on every …
Pembrokeshire Fish Week is back and it’s better than ever!
It won Gold Award in the Food Tourism Destination category in the True Taste Food and Drink Awards 2009/ 2010, and Pembrokeshire Tourism’s ‘Premier Event Award’ 2009 / 2010. The festival is part funded through the Rural Development Plan for Wales …
Enjoy a taste of Wales during St David’s Week in Swansea
The ‘Get Welsh’ Food and Drink Festival returns to Castle Square on Saturday from 9.30am – 4.30pm, for its fourth year, showcasing a fabulous line up of producers from Wales and some of the finest Welsh products including top quality wines, meat, …
Llanwrtyd Wells food festival cancelled amid cuts fear
One of Mid Wales’ major food festivals has been cancelled because of fears of funding cuts. Llanwrtyd Wells Gourmet Festival of Food and Drink has been held on the first Saturday in April for the last 10 years. But organisers have axed this year’s …
ST David’s Week in Swansea is all set to open with a concert at the Brangwyn …
St David’s Week is a festival of music, food, dance, poetry and culture running from February 26 to March 6. It aims to aims to commemorate Wales’s patron …
Welsh Assembly debates the Climate Change Commission and Cancun Conference
Had the Minister’s presence at the conference changed her approach in Wales, enquired Ms Williams. Elsewhere, Plaid Cymru’s Sustainability Spokesperson…
Free entry to Botanic Garden
January highlights include: a ‘Local Producer’ Food Fair; Wood Craft Festival; and Wine Weekend – all taking place in the stunning surrounds of Lord…
Visit a free attraction in Wales this January
Savvy travel insurance customers visiting Wales this January could head to the National Botanic Garden of Wales. The horticultural attraction is welcoming guests free of charge for the entire first month of 2011…
