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, …
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1. HEAD TO CAERPHILLY FOR PROMS IN THE PARK Featuring former Wizard of Oz star Sophie Evans , the concert – A Night At The Musicals marks the official end of the BBC Proms. Sophie is joined in Caerphilly by John Owen-Jones, of Phantom and Les Mis fame, who’ll be duetting with the young redhead. The fun starts at 7.45pm. …
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THE sun is expected to keep shining as one of the largest events of the Cardiff Harbour Festival starts drawing the annual summer extravaganza to a close. This weekend’s Cardiff Harbour Festival hosts a range of events, including, for the second year, the Extreme Sailing Series. Kicking off today with the preliminary races, the main racing takes place tomorrow, Sunday …
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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 …
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They’re the jewels dotted around a county steeped in history, but what are your favourite castles in Wales? Each one with its own story, and its own distinctive look, the variety of castles in Wales provides us with a treasure trove of mystery, charm, and colourful and sometimes gruesome histories. They tell the story of the modern history of Wales, …
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You wouldn’t usually expect to find Cinderella holed up in the Aylesbury Holiday Inn – my bet would have been kicking back in a fairytale castle. Nevertheless, when I call Meredith Baldwin, who plays the aforementioned silken-haired princess in Disney’s latest stage extravaganza Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show, there she is on the other end of the phoneline. I don’t even …
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Snowdonia – National Parks Events: Designed for those with limited paddling experience, The Big Canoe takes place on August 2 3 and offers a no-pressure environment in which to boost your knowledge, develop your skills and find out what the sport is all about. Try out a wide range of boats, from touring canoes and creaking bots to slalom kayaks. …
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There’s lots going on in South Wales this weekend. So whether it’s rain or shine, there’s no excuse not to enjoy what’s happening in your area. Here is our round up of the top 15 things to do in Wales this weekend! We’ve tried to include a mixture of things to do including events for adults, kids, theatre performances, concerts, …
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Friday is shaping up to be the hottest day of the year, and you should make the most of it, savour every last ray of sunshine. To help you along the way, we’ve set out three different ‘perfect days’, one for families, one for couples, and one for students, each day suggest things to do on the hottest day of …
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