Whitford bay in Llanmadoc is viewed and treasured by many people, with its enchanting forests, protected wildlife, and beautiful beach scenery. When taking a walk from Cwm Ivy car park to the bay itself, there is a sense of historic […]
Not easy being raised by the sea. What is for tea? Not guaranteed to have Fish and chips every day. Unless- someone like me: Tips their dish. In kindness. Life is dependant on The sea- And sometimes me. My pet […]
Long before I became interested in photography, I was interested in the image itself. I’ve always been drawn to landscapes, views and atmosphere, to the point where friends used to joke that I loved a postcard. That fascination was there […]
A Violin concerto I hear with depth of sound, and melodic, symphonic poem “Penillion”, “Welsh Nursery Rhymes” that frolic – maybe Sibelius brings a hint, touch Mendelsohn, and from Elgar, Vaughan Williams has added a mood – but heard uniquely […]
Never was the old saying ”be careful what you wish for, you might just get it” more true. I recall ruefully bemoaning the surfeit of Winter and Spring rains with boggy borders and lawns impossible to access. They are not […]
Oh the glory! Oh the spectacle! Egyptian barge – Egyptian queen, Cleopatra on the water – claim her man and never falter, Elizabeth and Richard seen, passion grown fanatical. What an actor! Vocal resonance! Well set for taming wifely shrew: […]
The Welsh Poppy a tap rooted perennial with yellow or orange 2in (5cm) flowers, flowering from late spring to early autumn. Known officially from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) as Papaver cambricum it does have a synonym of Meconopsis cambrica. […]
Above the knife-cut nerve-ends exiting cries when waiting screech and burst of the shells: above the brittle silence shouted through void, sick, unemployed long trapped in their hells: rose high the hope-cloud words from David George with pouring urge – […]
Growers across Wales have struggled to work throughout the heatwave, with one of Ceredigion’s largest growers sharing that he has repeatedly stayed up all night to water his crops. Though the weekend rain brought some relief, further heatwaves are forecast […]
I’ve finished reading a book today, the strangest book so some may say, a book of stories of lives transformed, redeemed, forgiven, from evil riven, no pills in sight as power swarmed across and through the participants, how peace came […]
Couple turns unusable land next to lead mine into thriving farm using simple system When Chris Boyle and Helen Eustace bought their farm with a dream of growing fresh veg, they had no idea their 12-acre plot had high levels […]
Summer is strong this year Long and dry. Water is low And nature is suffering. A time to act A time to reflect. To address Or to deflect. Please fill your bird baths Or invent a make do one. Pebbles […]
