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Golden times for Wales!

It’s been a great summer so far; busy in work and busy at home making the most of some wonderful weather. In the last couple of weeks I have also been balancing my need for sleep and a love of everything Olympic!

History & Legends

Llansteffan & Kidwelly

I haven’t written about castles for ages so I am going to take this opportunity to tell you a little bit about two of my favourite castles in the Carmarthen area of West Wales.

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Welsh Dragon on a stylised rugby ball in front of goal posts

Who will win this time?!

And once again the Wales v England match in the six nations could be the pivotal game of the tournament. Once again harmony is threatened in my household!

History & Legends

How will you celebrate St David's Day today?

St David’s Day today, a time when primary school children all over the land spend the day dressed in traditional welsh lady costume or as rugby players or daffodils!

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The Welsh flag with the dragon holding a rugby ball

Not long now until Six Nations!

So it’s now February and what do you think of? For many people I am sure that Valentine’s Day will first spring to mind and how they are going to celebrate with their loved one this year.

History & Legends

How much do you know about the Mabinogion?

Myths and Legends always fascinate me. On the surface some of the older stories might seem quite incomprehensible and bizarre but they are wonderful all the same.

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The six nations teams size each other up.

What a relief!

It was with a huge sigh of relief that I read in the news the other day that the joint bid by the BBC and ITV for the rights to the Six-Nations had been successful.

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