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Memories of the autumn
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
Out of the Box
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
Swansea sea, print & Scribble
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
Posted in arty things, Uncategorized
Tagged portrait, Rose Davies, seaside, South Wales artists, swansea, Swansea Print Workshop
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Snow on St David’s Day
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
Posted in countryside, horses & bridleways, Uncategorized
Tagged Efail Isaf, Garth;, horses, outdoors, Rhondda-Cynon-Taff, snow
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Tower Regeneration: a site visit
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
Posted in countryside, open spaces: rights of way & highways, open spaces: town & village greens, open spaces: urban spaces, Uncategorized
Tagged bridleways, Coalfield Regeneration Trust, Heads of the Valleys, Hirwaun, nature, open access, open countryside, open spaces society, outdoors, Rhigos, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Tower Colliery, Tower Regeneration Limited, TRL
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“Landmarks” at Made in Roath
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
Western Communities, Bridgend: talking about Open Spaces
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