Tag Archives: Pembrokeshire

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

How did George Bennett and Co get onto our window sill?

Posted on December 31, 2013 by bookvolunteer

This lovely stoneware flagon hasn’t travelled far since it was filled by George Bennett’s wine and spirit business in the 19th century. George Bennett and Co started life when George married Elizabeth Davies, the daughter of the landlord of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, History | Tagged Bennett's Navy Tavern, Dinas Cross, Fishguard, George Bennett and Co, Pembrokeshire, pubs, 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

Dinas hedgerows at the beginning of December

Posted on December 17, 2013 by bookvolunteer

This gallery contains 11 photos.

More Galleries | Tagged autumn, climate, Dinas Cross, flowers, hedgerow, mild, Pembrokeshire, Tegfan, weather | 1 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

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 →

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(Not) Sleeping with wild animals

Posted on November 22, 2013 by bookvolunteer

I must have seemed an awkward and stubborn child. On our summer holidays in Dinas I was lucky to have a bedroom to myself. The sunny room was quite delightful and I slept on a feather bed that I knew … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, History, Nature, Wildlife | Tagged Dinas, edwardian, furnishing, Pembrokeshire, style, taste, Taxidermy, victorian | Leave a comment