Tag Archives: Dinas

What books would you like to find in a holiday cottage?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by bookvolunteer

I’ve decided that our bookshelves need attention. The smart old hardbacks on the top shelf came from the library of our aunt, who bought Tegfan fifty years ago. Many of the other books have been left by visitors; some of these … Continue reading →

Posted in books | Tagged bookshelves, children's books, Dinas, Dinas Cross, everyman editions, fiction, holiday reading, paperbacks, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan | Leave a comment

The hard life and death of a Master Mariner from Dinas

Posted on January 10, 2014 by bookvolunteer

For such a small village, the number of sea captains buried in Dinas’ graveyards seems incredible. Just round the corner from Tegfan, in Ramah, is this headstone, inscribed in memory of Thomas Williams who died over a century ago on the … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Sea | Tagged Dinas, Dinas Cross, graveyard, master mariner, Pembrokeshire, sea captains, Tegfan | 2 Comments

The village blacksmiths

Posted on January 7, 2014 by bookvolunteer

This forge has been the village smithy for generations. As you walk down Feidr Fawr towards Tegfan, you’ll see J E Thomas and Son on the righthand side, not long after leaving the main road. It doesn’t look special – just … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Crafts, Farming | Tagged Blacksmith, Dinas, Dinas Cross, J E Thomas and Son, Pembrokeshire, Smith, Tegfan, y gof | 2 Comments

Cwm yr Eglwys and its Mediterranean climate

Posted on January 3, 2014 by bookvolunteer

Our local beach warrants an article on Wikipedia and I’m quoting here from the text: Sheltered from prevailing winds, Cwm-yr-Eglwys is renowned for having its very own microclimate, it being a few degrees warmer and dryer compared to other parts of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Nature, Sea | Tagged art gallery, artist, Dinas, Dinas Cross, gallery, Jean Pugh, Len Rees, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan | Leave a comment

The secret garden

Posted on December 27, 2013 by bookvolunteer

I’ll give you a glimpse of Tegfan’s secret garden. To find it, you have to leave the house and walk down the lane. It’s not far but it’s very secret. You can see the garden in this photo because the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Wildlife | Tagged cawl, Dinas, Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan, vegetable garden | Leave a comment

Last minute presents anyone?

Posted on December 24, 2013 by bookvolunteer

Natalie’s beautiful beads were on sale at Dinas’s Christmas market in the old school (Yr Hen Ysgol). Natalie usually just makes the beads for family and friends – it’s a hobby that she enjoys. However, I noticed that her stall … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts | Tagged crafts, Dinas, Dinas Cross, hand-made jewellery, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan, Yr Hen Ysgol | 1 Comment

Driven to reading

Posted on December 20, 2013 by bookvolunteer

Bridget and Barbara have been commuting through Dinas for the past four years, from their homes in Newport and Newcastle Emlyn to their beautiful ‘Seaways’ bookshop in Fishguard’s West Street. The shop has been there a long time, but was rescued … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, books, Crafts, Welsh language | Tagged advent calendar, bookshop, crafts, Dinas, Dinas Cross, independent, Pembrokeshire, Seaways, Tegfan | Leave a comment

What to do with all that seaweed

Posted on December 13, 2013 by bookvolunteer

Personally, I don’t do much with seaweed, but I’ve been given a couple of good ideas in Dinas. The first suggestion came from a man who was pushing a wheel barrow full of seaweed up from Aberfforest beach. He told … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Food, Nature | Tagged Anny Carson-Clash, crafts, Dinas, Dinas Cross, Fishguard Market, lampshade, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan, Yr Hen Ysgol | Leave a comment

From Dinas to Tenby and back

Posted on December 10, 2013 by bookvolunteer

I’ve no idea why this lovely shop is called Tenby House. Can anyone tell me? It’s been on West Street in Fishguard for as long as I can remember. It looks like the archetypal shop – the sort that children … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts | Tagged Dinas, Dinas Cross, DVD rental, Fishguard, Fishguard shops, Ian Page, magazines, newsagents, newspapers, stationery, Tenby House | 1 Comment

Len Rees’ wonderful wall

Posted on December 6, 2013 by bookvolunteer

Len Rees is a Dinas potter with a garden wall that celebrates his friends, family and neighbours, both as models and contributing artists. Here are just a few in more detail. Click on a face for a close-up view. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Crafts | Tagged artists, Dinas, Dinas Cross, exhibition, for sale, gallery, local artist, Pembrokeshire, Potter, pottery, Tegfan | Leave a comment

What does a newly retired teacher do?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by bookvolunteer

Nick is so newly retired that his name in Google brings you to Fishguard High School (Ysgol Bro Gwaun) where, as head of the art department, he was responsible for the art policy and high ratings from his ex-students. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Crafts | Tagged art teacher, Dinas, Dinas Cross, furniture maker, furniture restoration, Nicholas Kinver, Nick Kinver, Pembrokeshire, retired, studio, teacher, Tegfan, workshop, Yr Hen Ysgol | Leave a comment

Winter rambles in Pembrokeshire

Posted on November 29, 2013 by bookvolunteer

South West View from Foel Drygarn © Copyright Dave Croker and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence. Here is a quick preview of the Pembrokeshire Ramblers’ Winter Programme. Their friendly, welcoming website gives much more information and contact details. 23rd Nov: Freshwater West, Angle Peninsula 30th Nov: … Continue reading →

Posted in Nature, Walking, Wildlife | Tagged Dinas, Pembrokeshire, ramblers, walking, Walks, winter holiday | Leave a comment