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Memories of the autumn

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

As winter and rain and flooded lanes set in, the lovely colours of autumn become a memory.  All those days, dozing in warmth, will come again next year. Bo and I had plenty of rides, here by the river Taf … Continue reading →

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Out of the Box

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

The Women’s Arts Association autumn show set a challenge to members: to make something out of cardboard.  It was another success, with the artists coming up with new creations for the exhibition in Llanover Hall. My friend Kathy brought her … Continue reading →

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Swansea sea, print & Scribble

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

During a June heatwave, a gentle breeze off the sea helps make a good day out with friends.  Last Saturday was also special, because three of us were converging on the Swansea Print Workshop to become part of Rose Davies’ … Continue reading →

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Snow on St David’s Day

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

Everyone and their dog takes photos of snow, to which I am adding my own from getting to my horse from home in Efail Isaf. This was the gradual development of snow around March 1st, St David’s Day – a … Continue reading →

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Tower Regeneration: a site visit

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

Tower Colliery has now closed, and the site is being restored through Tower Regeneration Limited (TRL).  I have been to one working group meeting, representing Open Spaces Society (as the Local Correspondent for Rhondda Cynon Taf), and last Friday we … Continue reading →

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“Landmarks” at Made in Roath

Posted on October 31, 2017 by

Made in Roath has an annual October festival which has a brilliant range of open exhibitions, happenings and events from dawn to dusk – all free to the public. My highlight this year was “Landmarks” by Unity and Rufus Musafa  … Continue reading →

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Western Communities, Bridgend: talking about Open Spaces

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

I was really pleased to get an invitation to talk about Open Spaces Society at the Westward Community Centre, thanks to Councillor Charles Smith. I first met Charles as the chair of Save Morfa Beach and he held together a … Continue reading →

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