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Tag Archives: Dinas Cross
Read this and rage against stupid educationalists
If you have strong feelings on the positive value of a bi-lingual education, or indeed any education at all, be warned that there are parts of this wonderful book that will make your blood boil. The Story of Education in … Continue reading
The traditional Pembrokeshire cottage
Although Tegfan had a new roof, a new floor and a new front door in the 1960s and has recently had a new kitchen, bathrooms, roof lights and central heating, it remains, esentially a small, traditional Pembrokeshire cottage. Its walls … Continue reading
Posted in books, Crafts, History
Tagged architecture, cottage, Dinas Cross, domestic, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan, Wales
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Welsh Rugby
Just in case you are thinking of combining a visit to Tegfan with a trip to the Cardiff Millennium Stadium, here are the important dates to bear in mind: Wales v Italy – Sat 4th Feb 2014 Wales v France … Continue reading
Posted in Sport, Welsh language
Tagged 6 nations, Cardiff Millennium Stadium, Dinas Cross, Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, Pembrokeshire, Rugby, Singing, Tegfan, Wales, Welsh National Anthem
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The lime kilns on the Dinas coast
There are lime kilns at Pwllgwaelod, Aberfforest and Newport, sited on the beaches for the convenience of transport which, for heavy bulky material like limestone and coal, used to be by boat. The kilns are probably about 200 years old … Continue reading
Posted in Farming, Sea
Tagged Coastal path, Dinas Cross, Lime kiln, limestone, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan, Wales
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Objets trouvés
The first time that I went to Jim Ede’s beautiful gallery house in Cambridge, I was struck by the familiarity of the found objects that sat so comfortably among the 20th Century art in Kettle’s Yard. These stones could have come … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Sea
Tagged beach, Dinas Cross, Jim Ede, Kettles Yard, Objets trouves, pebbles, Pembrokeshire, stones, Tegfan, Wales
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The smell of gorse flowers in the sunshine
The smell of gorse in the sunshine brings back my childhood. It was a plant that I knew only in Dinas and I called it eithin. When I learnt its English name, some years later, I thought it an incongruously … Continue reading
Posted in Nature, Welsh language
Tagged childhood, Dinas Cross, eithin, gorse, memories, Pembrokeshire, smells, Tegfan, Wales, welsh language
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Welsh Cakes on a planc (or How many Joneses can you fit into one publishing house?)
Bobby Freeman, the author of this little book* and many others, has run a restaurant in Fishguard and knows all about the cooking of West Wales. Here is her recipe for Welsh Cakes (Pice ar y maen) which need to … Continue reading
Posted in books, Food
Tagged bakestone, baking, Bobby Freeman, cooking, Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire, planc, recipe, Tegfan, Wales, welsh cakes, West Wales, y Lolfa
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Birding at Tegfan
Tegfan’s a great base for bird watching and Pembrokeshire birders provide information and inspiration on-line. Tegfan’s wi-fi connection will allow you to explore local sightings and benefit from local birders’ knowledge of the area. This guide to Dinas Island bird life … Continue reading
Posted in Walking, Wildlife
Tagged bird-watching, birders, Birding, chough, Dinas Cross, divers, grebes, guillemots, North Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire, peregrine, razorbills, scoter, Tegfan, Wales
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Autumn Rambles in Pembrokeshire
You don’t have to be a member of The Ramblers Association to join the Pembrokeshire group’s walks as they offer three taster days before you have to sign up. They might, however, inspire you to join your local group and … Continue reading
Posted in Walking
Tagged coast, Coastal path, Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire, ramblers, Tegfan, The Ramblers, Wales, walking
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Seal Pups in September and October
Atlantic Grey Seals can be seen throughout the year round the North Pembrokeshire coastline and it’s worth taking a light pair of binoculars with you just to check whether the shiny grey sphere you can see amongst the waves is … Continue reading
Posted in Wildlife
Tagged Dinas Cross, grey seals, Halichoerus grypus, Pembrokeshire, pups, Tegfan, Wales
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Guerrilla Knitting in Fishguard
If you are already a guerrilla knitter come to Pembrokeshire for the first two weeks in September and you’ll be amongst friends. If you haven’t taken up knitting yet, you’ll be inspired! The people of Fishguard and Goodwick have taken … Continue reading
Posted in Crafts
Tagged craft exhibitions, Dinas Cross, Fishguard, knitting, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan, Wales, wool
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STOP PRESS!
We still have weeks available in September and are offering a discount for small groups. If you’re looking for a last minute holiday booking, check Tegfan’s availability and rates on http://www.westwalesholidaycottages.co.uk/tegfan. Walk the Pembrokeshire coast path, linger on the beaches, … Continue reading
Posted in Walking
Tagged cottage, Dinas Cross, discount, holiday, house, last minute, Pembrokeshire, ramblers, Tegfan, Wales, walking
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