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Contemporary landscape painter Sarah Jane Brown is usually at home creating expressive, gestural paintings informed by the Welsh coastal landscape and now she is pounding its tarmac. Sarah is taking part in the Race for Life, Haverfordwest 2013 in memory of her late father on Sunday 7th July.
"Cancer, you stole my Dad, I'm coming to get you!" is the mantra Sarah is using to motivate herself as she starts her training.
"THIS IS A REAL CHALLENGE FOR ME!!!... I'm 43, unfit and overweight. I don't think I've ever even run for a bus! Even at school I made up endless excuses to avoid running. But I've started training and I'm determined I'm going to do it. But let's face it, cancer touches ALL of us in some way... so it's for the long term benefit of you, me and everyone we love." Sarah explains.
"Cancer, you stole my Dad, I'm coming to get you!" is the mantra Sarah is using to motivate herself as she starts her training.
"THIS IS A REAL CHALLENGE FOR ME!!!... I'm 43, unfit and overweight. I don't think I've ever even run for a bus! Even at school I made up endless excuses to avoid running. But I've started training and I'm determined I'm going to do it. But let's face it, cancer touches ALL of us in some way... so it's for the long term benefit of you, me and everyone we love." Sarah explains.
Read more: Sarah Jane Brown Trading Canvas for Tarmac As She Races for Life
New for 2013 Elvet Woollen Mill will be opening the Mill between April and September for open evenings. This enables small groups to come along to the mill, have a guided tour of the workings and hear about the history of the mill. Products will be available to view or to buy. Please telephone or e mail to arrange for an appointment, (only available between Monday and Friday). We will make no charge for this service, but if visitors feel so inclined they may make a donation towards the upkeep of the building.
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A badly eroded access road to a popular South Pembrokeshire beauty spot has recently been restored, greatly benefitting locals and visitors.
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority has recently undertaken road repairs to a conservation site in Skrinkle Haven near the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail.
National Park Authority Technical Officer Steve Brick said: "The access road is owned by the National Park Authority and we have had requests to improve the road after the past two heavy winters, which have greatly accelerated the erosion to the surface.
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority has recently undertaken road repairs to a conservation site in Skrinkle Haven near the Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail.
National Park Authority Technical Officer Steve Brick said: "The access road is owned by the National Park Authority and we have had requests to improve the road after the past two heavy winters, which have greatly accelerated the erosion to the surface.
Read more: Improved Access To Pembrokeshire Coast Beauty Spots Skrinkle Haven And Church Doors
With castles, forts, beaches and trails on the doorstep, the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is the place to try something new this half-term.
On your own or with the family, come to an activity or event in the National Park Authority's great selection taking place in the park or at one of the Authority's sites at Carew Castle and Tidal Mill, Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort or Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre.
The Park Authority's Discovery Team have put together over 40 events, including day discovery walks, castle and Iron Age fort activities and bats in palaces, with information now available on a downloadable app.
On your own or with the family, come to an activity or event in the National Park Authority's great selection taking place in the park or at one of the Authority's sites at Carew Castle and Tidal Mill, Castell Henllys Iron Age Fort or Oriel y Parc Gallery and Visitor Centre.
The Park Authority's Discovery Team have put together over 40 events, including day discovery walks, castle and Iron Age fort activities and bats in palaces, with information now available on a downloadable app.
Read more: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Half-Term Activities Download The App
The cold and wet weather of 2012 hit the UK's bumblebee and butterfly populations badly but a local school has been working hard on a conservation project to benefit these important insects.
Two classes from Stackpole VC School have been helping Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority staff to plant a newly created wildflower meadow on the MOD Castlemartin Range.
The Authority's Castlemartin Ranger Lynne Houlston said: "The meadow is near the Castlemartin Camp entrance, and will help to link habitats which are particularly good for butterflies and bumblebees, who really took a battering last year in the long spells of cold and rain.
Two classes from Stackpole VC School have been helping Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority staff to plant a newly created wildflower meadow on the MOD Castlemartin Range.
The Authority's Castlemartin Ranger Lynne Houlston said: "The meadow is near the Castlemartin Camp entrance, and will help to link habitats which are particularly good for butterflies and bumblebees, who really took a battering last year in the long spells of cold and rain.
Read more: Stackpole VC School Castlemartin Pembrokeshire Bumblebee And Butterfly Project
Popping out for a quick saunter around the block sounds easy to achieve, but if you have a mental or physical illness or disability, even getting to the start of a walk can be a challenge.
A forum organised in Pembrokeshire recently by West Wales Action for Mental Health brought a range of organisations together which deliver a recognised therapeutic service, including Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority's successful Walkability project.
The Authority's Walkability Officer, Paul Casson, attended the event and said: "There is now much more acceptance of the benefits of walking from a range of organisations, which is evident with the Authority being invited to speak at this local mental health forum.
A forum organised in Pembrokeshire recently by West Wales Action for Mental Health brought a range of organisations together which deliver a recognised therapeutic service, including Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority's successful Walkability project.
The Authority's Walkability Officer, Paul Casson, attended the event and said: "There is now much more acceptance of the benefits of walking from a range of organisations, which is evident with the Authority being invited to speak at this local mental health forum.
Read more: Pembrokeshire Coast NPA Walkability At West Wales Action For Mental Health
It's still not too late to take part in Wales Clean Coasts Week (Monday 13th May to Sunday 19th May). Keep Wales Tidy, along with local community groups, McDonald's restaurants, schools and businesses will be organising events across Wales to clear beaches of unwanted litter and debris.
The Principality boasts some spectacular beaches and last year 41 beaches and five marinas received the internationally recognised Blue Flag, which is administered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy. The Lonely Planet travel guide also voted the Welsh coastline as the 'Best Region' on Earth to visit in 2012. Clean Coasts Week gives people the opportunity to give our beaches a spring clean before the busy summer season.
The Principality boasts some spectacular beaches and last year 41 beaches and five marinas received the internationally recognised Blue Flag, which is administered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy. The Lonely Planet travel guide also voted the Welsh coastline as the 'Best Region' on Earth to visit in 2012. Clean Coasts Week gives people the opportunity to give our beaches a spring clean before the busy summer season.
Read more: Wales Clean Coasts Week Register Your Event Or Volunteer
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