Rich history of the Black Mountain’s white gold revealed
A new self-guided multimedia heritage trail telling the rich history of the Black Mountain lime quarries was launched yesterday (Thursday, 21 August). The CALCH trail, created by the Dyfed Archaeological Trust, uses way markers, an audio guide, leaflets and a mobile phone app to guide visitors around the “white gold”…
First Canalathon a massive success
The first ever Canalathon has been dubbed a huge success with more than 1,000 people turning up throughout the day to see their teams crossing the finishing line on Sunday (14th September). The event attracted 51 teams, who canoed, cycled and ran their way from Pontmoile to the finish line…
Community action to keep Hay Ho! buses running
A local group has taken action to keep a bus service running between Hereford and Hay-on-Wye on Sundays and Bank Holidays: The Hay Tourism Group has joined with partners Rail for Herefordshire, Herefordshire Ramblers and Hay Chamber of Commerce to run a bus service between Hay-on-Wye and Hereford on Sundays…
Opera in the Park 24 August
Communities excited about Opera in the Park It’s not every day that visitors and residents of the upper Swansea Valley get the chance to hear opera in the Craig y nos Country Park. But Welsh National Opera will be celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Adelina Patti’s last professional performance…
Summer Fayre 2014 highlight of the Bank Holiday.
Summer Fayre 2014 promises to be the highlight this Bank Holiday weekend If you’re a fan of food, music, or the arts the National Park Visitor Centre is the only place to be this August Bank Holiday weekend (23rd to 25th) with the Bannau Brycheiniog Summer Fayre. Held annually at…
Rich history of the Black Mountains’ white gold revealed
A new self-guided multimedia heritage trail telling the rich history of the Black Mountain lime quarries was launched yesterday (Thursday, 21 August). The CALCH trail, created by the Dyfed Archaeological Trust, uses way markers, an audio guide, leaflets and a mobile phone app to guide visitors around the “white gold”…
Music on the water event to celebrate Canalathon
Music on the water event to celebrate Canalathon Excitement is building and preparations are well underway for this year’s new event – the Canalathon 2014 – taking place along the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal on Sunday 14th September. Fifty five teams of four have signed up to the Canalathon, which…
New welcome signs unveiled at Llangorse
Visitors and residents in Llangorse will notice something different if they walk down to Llangorse Common today. Situated at the entrance to Llangorse Lake and Common new ‘Welcome to Llangorse Lake and Common’ panels are designed to encourage visitors to explore the area and take a stroll around Llangorse Lake…
Volunteers wanted in the Beacons
We are recruiting volunteers willing to work in a team restoring paths in the Eastern Central Beacons. The work will include upland path maintenance, basic path construction and surveying, ecological surveying and assisting with helicopter air lifts. Volunteers will receive training for example the chance to attend residential weekends at other…