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Mountain Biking Trails: Bike Park Wales

Mountain Biking trails

The Vicious Valley trail starts with a terrifying half-metre drop off a wooden boardwalk. Like all the advanced runs at BikePark Wales in the Brecon Beacons national park, it begins with a qualifier, that is a tricky opening feature where you can check whether you’re good enough for the trail and, if not, bail out in favour of an easier …

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Got a garage with an cement asbestos  roof that is leaking?

Reroof garage

If your garage has a cement asbestos roof and it is currently leaking then you might be considering re-roofing. The problem with cement asbestos roofing replacement is often greatly inflated costAssociated with taking off the cement asbestos sheets and disposing of them. They have to be disposed of by authorised contractor and any breaking of the sheets that might release …

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Trailer light, wire colour coding and LED Upgrade

Trailer lighting cable

There are 7 wires that come from the trailer socket and go to the trailer light units in the UK, they are coloured as follows: Not all these are used on trailer light units, some go to the left hand lights some go to the right and some are common. The wiring splits at the lighting board and not all …

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Brecon Beacons: Park to use Welsh name Bannau Brycheiniog

Brecon beacons

Stella Owen, NFU Cymru’s county advisor, said that, while it was important the national park was put “on a pedestal”, local farmers had to have the ability “to run businesses, to be profitable, and to continue in these wonderful, vibrant communities – delivering on the Welsh language, the culture and the social aspect of what we have.” Brecon Beacons National …

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Toilet cleaning, Proven limescale removal from your toilet.

Toilet cleaning limescale removal

Search the internet for, descaling your toilet, toilet cleaning or limescale removal and methods using lemon juice, distilled vinegar, borax, coca cola and combinations of vinegar and bicarbonate of soda are all mentioned. Having tried the following to various degrees of success we thought you might like to know about how we resolved the problem. This is a list of …

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Fireworks in Cardiff 2019

Fireworks in Cardiff - Sophiaworks

Fireworks in Cardiff – Displays Every year the Fireworks in Cardiff seem to get better and better in comparison with previous years. The annual firework events now often include guest host presenters, music as well as  food and drink. You can even enjoy Bonfire night fireworks from the warmth of a hospitality suite if you so desire. Basic Firework Planning …

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A City For Everyone: Accessibility For Tourists

Cardiff a city for everyone

It is estimated that the UK population will rise to 74 million by 2039, according to data from the Office of National Statistics, making accessibility more important than ever to ensure that we cater to the needs of all our citizens when they’re on holiday. Whether it’s an afternoon of culture you’re looking for, or an afternoon tea, knowing that everyone in …

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3 Must-Visit Diving Spots Near Cardiff

3 Must-Visit Diving Spots Near Cardiff

Every year more than 18.3 million visitors descend upon Cardiff, eager to explore its countless castles and to find out first-hand why it is known as the City of Arcades (the city boasts the largest concentration of Edwardian, Victorian and modern-day indoor shopping arcades in Britain). While there is a myriad of tourist attractions to explore in the area, there is also …

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Trailer suspension unit – repair / replace

Trailer suspension unit repair is quite simple if the trailer is constructed in such a way that the unit can be replaced by simply bolting on a new one. With age the suspension units can sag as the rubber becomes tired and loses its spring often becoming permanently deformed.  Many types of dinghy trailer were constructed with an integrated suspension …

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Pictures show extent of toxic blue-green algae at Roath Park Lake in Cardiff

Roath Park Lake Algae

Roath Park Lake has been temporarily closed after the presence of blue-green algae – a form of bacteria which can kill dogs – was confirmed in the area. Natural Resources Wales confirmed the presence of the potentially toxic algae in the lake earlier this week. A series of pictures and video footage taken on Saturday show a thick layer of …

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