Welsh Life

17/12/2024

The Gavmobile outside Marco's this morning. Not long now...

10/11/2024

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13/08/2024

If you have a post office in your village these days, you're very lucky. We're certainly fortunate to have Cerian and Joel running our local PO in Rhoose.

This family-run business is many things to locals: a greengrocer, a fruiterer, a stationer, and, possibly it’s most important role, a Post Office. It’s also a mini garden centre, especially this time of year, with gorgeous displays adorning the frontage. They certainly do lift the spirits. Joel ...

11/08/2024

Cracking Sunday (all day) breakfast at Whitmore+Jackson (dog friendly) - beach was filling up nicely too. Great to see. Looks like it's going to be a beautiful, warm afternoon at Whitmore Bay.

09/08/2024

Gileston Beach. Beautiful evening.

09/08/2024

In the Vale of Glamorgan? Need a decorator? Andrew's a top chap.

With his mastery of modern techniques, from HVLP sprayers and wallpapering to epoxy resin worktops and a dustless system, Cosslett is your go-to choice for elevating your living spaces. Trust Andrew and his team with your next project and experience the magic of professional decorating. Mastering Mo...

09/08/2024

Now in its fourteenth year, Cowbridge Music Festival has established itself as one of the most exciting music festivals in Wales, bringing world-class musicians to the community. With a mission to make classical music approachable and enjoyable, the festival also boasts an extensive community programme, which over the years has engaged over 11,000 local pupils and care homes.

Now in its fourteenth year, Cowbridge Music Festival has established itself as one of the most exciting music festivals in Wales, bringing world-class musicians to the community. With a mission to make classical music approachable and enjoyable, the festival also boasts an extensive community progra...

03/07/2024

Had the pleasure of lunch at Graze, the new restaurant at the Hilton in Cardiff. Lovely food - surprisingly good. Service was excellent too. Highly recommend. Full review link below in comments.

05/06/2024

Loved this Penarth Pavilion postcard for sale in in Penarth. Some great local artwork on sale. Well worth a look.

04/06/2024

Exceptional new dishes at Turkish restaurant in Barry. If you haven't eaten here you're really missing out on a wonderful experience.

02/06/2024

Walking into town this morning. Smelling the roses in Pontcanna - beautiful. Across the bridge, around the city centre into Morgan Arcade and ended up at The Cardiff Townhouse, for a cuppa with sourdough toast and jam (with lots of butter). The bells rang out from St John's while we sat. Some lovely souls about - some weird, some wonderful. You simply can't beat a sunny Sunday morning in the capital. Back past the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. The entrance to Bute Park was filled with the sound of a student practicing violin (and doing a pretty decent job if it). Through the park, across the weir and around Llandaff Fields.

31/05/2024

Fontygary beach. Eyelash fossil. I'm guessing pre-Botox, 200 to 250 million years old maybe.

29/05/2024

It was a beautiful morning in Penarth. Lovely walk around town and down across the esplanade and up through the park. What a great Welsh, seaside town.

28/05/2024

St Brides, the iconic Pembrokeshire luxury spa hotel has become part of the Celtic Collection.

The team behind the iconic Celtic Manor Resort will take over the management and operation of the celebrated St Brides Spa Hotel in Pembrokeshire in partnership with the hotel’s new owner, the Port of Milford Haven. The Celtic Collection, which already partners with the Port of Milford Haven to ma...

26/05/2024

Gileston. Walkabout with Roxy our Jack Russell. Lots of anglers around. Some sort of prizegiving - seemed very good natured. Also some exceptional stone balancing.

25/05/2024

Late morning walk through Pontcanna and into the city centre with the dog. Popped into The Cardiff Townhouse, Coppa Club for a cuppa (glass of wine) and a Coppa Hot pizza. Have to say, it was excellent. Then a lovely walk back through Bute Park. There was a lovely vibe in Cardiff today. Centre was really busy. So me great buskers about and the sun just made The Hayes a really cool place to be. Cardiff at its best.

24/05/2024

It's barbecue time! And the talented team at Glenn Griffith Quality Butcher & Deli in Dinas Powys have an amazing selection of prepared meaty delights to make your bbq pretty special.