Tag Archives: Dinas

I’m not afraid of cows

Posted on August 14, 2015 by bookvolunteer

Gate in the Gwaun Valley.  Photo credit Ieuan Yusuf George But I’ll own up to being rather nervous of bullocks and heifers, as well as bulls – which often means avoiding fields that (from a distance) appear to have cows in. In … Continue reading →

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On the rocks

Posted on August 11, 2015 by bookvolunteer

The rocks on Dinas’s beaches provide an anchorage for an interesting collection of molluscs and lichens, many of which are indicators that the air is clean and general pollution levels are low. Our local Cwm yr Eglwys is included on the Marine … Continue reading →

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Wynmor Owen – sculptor

Posted on August 7, 2015 by bookvolunteer

Wynmore Owen comes from a seafaring family  in Llangrannog, just 25 miles or so up the coast from Dinas but he has since moved even closer. His father and grandfather were mariners and Wynmor continues this close connection to the sea … Continue reading →

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The teasing teasel

Posted on August 4, 2015 by bookvolunteer

As long as I can remember there have been teasels growing wild in Cilwenen.  As a child in Dinas, I used to walk down to Aberbach along the Cilwenen road and my aunt (who knew that if you wasted not you … 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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The saga of the stick and its surprise ending

Posted on July 10, 2015 by bookvolunteer

Back in the early days of the Cwm-yr-Eglwys regatta, the committee organised on an ambitious scale. In addition to the usual swimming, rowing, sailing and donkey walking (the furthest donkey taken out to sea) there were also prizes for needlework, home-grown … Continue reading →

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Phone a fisherman

Posted on July 6, 2015 by bookvolunteer

There are eight or nine fishermen working out of Fishguard Lower Town. It’s dangerous work. The men usually go out alone and are dependent on the weather, tides and availability of fish – all of which are beyond their control. … Continue reading →

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