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Wales Rally GB weekend is here!

This coming weekend is a great time for all rally enthusiasts to visit Powys and North East Wales as the Wales Rally GB is here again 12 to 15 November.

News

A 5 year olds interpretation of the view from Dolforwyn Castle

Old Maps, a trip to Dolforwyn and our world view!

The National Library of Wales was in the news this week for making an image of a map available to the public online.

Inspiration

Surfing the man-made wave at Surf Snowdonia

Holidays are here again!

So the summer holidays are upon us and I am sure that there are many of us for whom the big question looms – what are we going to do to keep the young ones occupied for six weeks??

Inspiration

North Wales has always been one of my favourite places to take my family on holiday. Some people may wonder why I holiday in Wales when I live in Mid-Wales, but when you’ve got perfection on your doorstep, why go anywhere else?!

News

Great news as the number of Blue Flag beaches in Wales increases!

It was in the news yesterday that Wales now has 41 Blue Flag beaches. This is an increase of seven beaches that have obtained international status as beaches with high water quality.

History & Legends

Blue sky above the ruins of Montgomery Castle

The Ruined Castles of Montgomery and Dolforwyn

Back in August I wrote about my top five (ish) castles and high up on my list were Dolforwyn and Montgomery Castles.

Inspiration

A day out to get lost!

This morning, out of the blue (or so it seemed to me not being able to read the mind of an inquisitive 4 year old), my daughter said plaintively “Mummy, I’ve never been to a maze.

Inspiration

A present mother's day and a lovely cup of tea

Mothering Sunday in Wales

I am quite looking forward to Mother’s Day this year.

Inspiration

Event inspiration for this holiday week

As has already been established in some of my other posts, I am not always the most organised of people when it comes to holidays.

Inspiration

Family Friendly Activity Ideas for Half Term

In a few weeks it will be February Half Term, even though it only seems like yesterday that the house was filled with chocolate coins and homes still need to be found in the house for all the gratefully received presents.

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Wales Rally GB weekend is here!

Old Maps, a trip to Dolforwyn and our world view!

Holidays are here again!

Family Day Out in Pwllheli

Great news as the number of Blue Flag beaches in Wales increases!

The Ruined Castles of Montgomery and Dolforwyn

A day out to get lost!

Mothering Sunday in Wales

Event inspiration for this holiday week

Family Friendly Activity Ideas for Half Term

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