Category Archives: Food

Plant a tree in ’73 – View the scene in 2016

Posted on May 2, 2016 by bookvolunteer

  This little grove of Austrian or Corsican pines, planted in 1973, provides shade at the back of Dinas’ old school field, an area that had been the garden plot worked by the older pupils. The national campaign to ‘Plant a tree … Continue reading →

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Truly free range eggs in Dinas

Posted on April 1, 2016 by bookvolunteer

Look on the pavement just to the left of Dinas’ petrol station and you’ll find this black, water-proof box. Open it up and you’ll find egg boxes, free-range eggs and a money box so that you can make your purchase. ‘Free-range’ can … Continue reading →

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Bara Brith – 5* review

Posted on March 21, 2016 by bookvolunteer

The year after our visit and review, the café moved to Tabor Chapel Vestry, just along the main road towards Fishguard. It closed at the beginning of 2020 at the start of the COVID pandemic lock down. The operators decided … Continue reading →

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Sneak Preview

Posted on February 23, 2016 by bookvolunteer

Dinas’ Primary School closed in 2002 but it didn’t take long for local people to negotiate, fundraise and recruit supporters so that it could open again as ‘Yr Hen Ysgol’. There are activities on offer now for everyone, ranging from … Continue reading →

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The best of all possible worlds

Posted on January 16, 2016 by bookvolunteer

Just because you are in an amazingly beautiful part of the world where population density (human) is low, it doesn’t mean that you have to miss the latest film releases or exciting metropolitan performances of High Culture. Theatr Gwaun, in Fishguard, … Continue reading →

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Welcome to ‘Blas’

Posted on September 4, 2015 by bookvolunteer

A five-hour walk along the mountain ridge from Dinas brought us into Newport for a very very late lunch. It was wonderful to sit down (warmly, comfortably and well looked after) inside and to be offered a great range of delicious … Continue reading →

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My Alzheimer’s Peppers

Posted on July 31, 2015 by bookvolunteer

My pepper plants came from a stall in Newport when the town was raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Society. There was live music, a BBQ and several stalls. The food was delicious and the stalls were tempting. I managed to resist the books … Continue reading →

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Lunch out!

Posted on July 28, 2015 by bookvolunteer

If you are anywhere near Fishguard, Tuesday to Friday between 10.30am and 4pm, treat yourself to lunch at the Community Cafe. The food will be delicious, the surroundings cheerful and the bill small; what’s more you’ll be supporting an innovative project … Continue reading →

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Food for free

Posted on July 24, 2015 by bookvolunteer

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What to do in Dinas this afternoon

Posted on July 19, 2015 by bookvolunteer

The weather’ll be fine so the open gardens will be a treat and they’re open 2 – 6 today. I tend to linger by ponds where I try to catch sight of the frogs, newts and toads that protect the vegetable … Continue reading →

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Visit Dinas Open Gardens today, tomorrow and Sunday

Posted on July 17, 2015 by bookvolunteer

Grab the opportunity to view the work of Dinas’ keen gardeners this weekend. Gardens are open in aid of St Brynach’s Church and this might be your last chance for a long time. What with all the weeding, tidying and … Continue reading →

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Fabulous food at Ffwrn

Posted on July 14, 2015 by bookvolunteer

We had an early lunch at St Mary’s Church Institute Ffwrn. As you approach Fishguard’s main square (coming from Dinas) it’s on the left, opposite the church. From the outside, it doesn’t look much changed and once you are through the main … Continue reading →

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