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1 Big Pit  in Blaenavon in South Wales may have been open to the public since 1983, but the colliery was sunk to its current level in 1880 and subsequently closed as a mine 100 years later, on February 2, 1980. So the old site’s looking pretty good for its age. 2 Who doesn’t like something for nothing? In 2001, …

The importance of vitamin D in our diets has been highlighted by health experts in the past few months as they raised concerns about the growing incidence of vitamin D deficiency amongst the UK population. Despite the recent summer heatwave, our diets and the lack of year-round sunlight means the UK has been described by health professionals as being in …

I know it’s difficult to believe but an announcement on ebay of the sale of “Dainty Duck” one of the very early flying fifteens has caused a bit of a stir! The ‘Dainty Duck” is advertised in deepest west wales. Llanfyrnach, Pembrokeshire to be precise. The reason, well a fully restored version was seen at the Southhampton boat show about …

This article lists the Swansea Car Boot sales that are operating in the Swansea area. Swansea Car Boot sales – Pitchside Football Ltd Car Boot Sale Location: Pitchside Football Ltd Address: Unit 25, Cwmdu Industrial Estate, Fforestfach, Swansea, SA5 8JF Premises: Inside Held on Sundays Start time for the seller 06.00am and it costs £6.00 Buyers arrive at 06.30am and the …

Organisers of the Extreme Sailing Series say they want to bring the event back to Cardiff after their deal runs out next year. The event is back in Cardiff Bay this weekend, bringing its brand of “stadium racing” to the capital’s waterfront. Cardiff is hosting the UK leg of the inshore racing circuit which will see eight teams race Extreme …

Cardiff City Stadium is the venue for the game just around the corner, here is some useful travel information before making your way to the Cardiff City Stadium this Sunday. Car If you are travelling by car please be aware there is NO parking spaces available here at the stadium unless you have a parking permit.  We would therefore recommend parking …

Cardiff Castle moat dating back to the 12th century is to be re-flooded next month, some 40 years after it was drained. Located on the west side of Cardiff Castle, the mill leat was originally part of a moat between what is now the Dock Feeder Canal and Castle Street. It runs 220 metres along the length of Cardiff Castle’s …

If you are looking for a Golf Club in Cardiff or the surrounding area you are spoilt for choice. It is a wonderful experience and both local golfers and visitors all you have to do is to choose where to play. Due to the city’s location, many of the golf courses in Cardiff cover vast expanses of parkland, making for stunning views …

The Purple Poppadom is perfect for a theatrical  meal, one with drama and  intrigue, a real performance?  I’m not talking food that’s still  alive, here – I mean a meal that truly  surprised and delighted you with every  mouthful, that you wanted to rave review like  a Broadway show or an Orson Welles  production. I didn’t start out with such …

The stories of those who shape the  nation are a massive part of history and there are plenty of great Welsh heroes and heroines who helped shape the country. In celebration, Cadw, the Welsh Government’s  historic environment service, has commissioned  The Heroes and Heroines of Wales story  collection to bring to life and reveal the drama  and excitement behind Cadw …