Moan rumble winds across primeval rocks, and grassland bends in eddy jitters of skipping breeze: meander sheep around stark moorland slopes where, leaning, thoughts free wandering, a poet stands whose god, by then, was kept in lurking shades, and priestly […]
How a muddy idea in Llanwrtyd Wells became one of Britain’s strangest modern traditions. There are a couple of ways to become a world champion. You could spend years training. Perfect your technique. Follow a carefully planned diet. Dedicate yourself […]
Er cof am Mari Jones for Bible fame she owns…. The long, slow trek, bare foot, bare foot on unforgiving road, not path to suit impassioned stride, but fire of heart, that flamed in Mary, drove her from the start: […]
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 […]
