Monthly Archives: October 2014

What’s going on in the Memorial Hall, Newport?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by bookvolunteer

When you are in Dinas make sure you find out what is going on in Newport’s Memorial Hall; it’s only three miles down the road. The building was constructed in 1922 as a memorial to local men who died in the first … Continue reading →

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A Famous Visitor

Posted on October 28, 2014 by bookvolunteer

Fishing boats, like the one in the foreground, were regulars in Pwllgwaelod bay at a time when the little port was known for its fine catches of herring, so the photographer’s lens was actually trained on the ship you can … Continue reading →

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Meet the Miller’s Wife

Posted on October 24, 2014 by bookvolunteer

Jane Hall, who introduced herself as ‘The Miller’s Wife’, brings her wonderful bread and flour to Fishguard market on Thursdays. The flour is produced at ‘Y Felin’, adjacent to the 12th century Abbey at St Dogmaels. The Abbey itself is … Continue reading →

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How do I love this county?

Posted on October 21, 2014 by bookvolunteer

The coastal path is a pleasure and a delight; the sea in all seasons has an awe-inspiring beauty; the wildlife fascinates but the Preselis have a breathtaking grandeur that holds me in a spell and binds me to this part of Wales. … Continue reading →

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Definitely not the Bullingdon Club ….. but what ?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by bookvolunteer

These stylish young men with their buttonholes, watch-chains, gorgeous neckwear, folded hankies and smoking paraphernalia look as if they were posing for the camera on a special occasion. The photo was probably taken round about 1900 in Dinas. Could they … Continue reading →

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Earth, wind, fire and water c1987

Posted on October 14, 2014 by bookvolunteer

The wooded valley leading down to Aberfforest beach once hosted an amazing exhibition of sculptures. They were fashioned from soil and slate, turves and trees and were destined to return to nature in their own time and leave no trace. We watched … Continue reading →

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Sawdust but no spit (or acquired taste 3)

Posted on October 10, 2014 by bookvolunteer

We’re going to a pub. We’re going to set off from Dinas and drive along roads that are so narrow that you should pay attention to the passing places because sooner or later you’ll have to reverse to allow an on-coming … Continue reading →

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Siop y Sgwar (or acquired taste 2)

Posted on October 7, 2014 by bookvolunteer

Have a look at this! You don’t have to go to Reykjavik to see the glorious potential of paint and corrugated iron. Maenclochog’s Siop y Sgwar glows at the centre of the village and invites you to stop, admire its bold presence and get … Continue reading →

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Pwllgwaelod to Aberbach

Posted on October 3, 2014 by bookvolunteer

Here are some of the wild flowers we saw on a walk to the beach at Aberbach this summer. I love Aberbach. The road that dips and climbs along the coast at this point is only single track and there … Continue reading →

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