Days
A gaze A laze; An autumn haze. Still is the air. Quiet; contemplative. But oh so clear. Days like this Come but once a year. Silenced beautiful; And reflective; Of those so dear. Stop. And stare. Wherever you are. Look […]
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Coch Bach y Bala
Leave the A494 from Ruthin and head south towards Corwen, then turn to the left and drive gently uphill to find a beautiful and unexpected valley. Here is Llanelidan, a place that seems untouched and overlooked. Unchanged even and because […]
Tuesday’s Sayings and Musings
It is better to forget and be happy Than remember and be sad The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten A cod fish lays ten thousand eggs The homely hen lays one […]
Llangollen Wharf to Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
The big walk of Britain’s canals – a mere handful of miles, yet a riot of thrills. Rare birds hide in big skies, wildfowl bob on the water, and munching sheep fill green fields. This walk showcases the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, […]
Researchers to Develop Virtual Lake Technology
Researchers are developing cutting-edge technology as part of a response to the “threat” from an increase in extreme climactic events. Dr Iestyn Woolway, from Bangor University is working with partners on a prototype called EcoTwin, which would enable the creation […]
Porthgain, Pembrokeshire
The tranquil seaside hamlets of Portgain and Abereiddi feel about as far away from heavy industry as you possibly get. But it wasn’t always like this and back in the late 19th-century, both would have been bustling with activity. Porthgain […]
The Cup That Got Away
They came to Swansea stadium like stars at some palladium: for victory were any keener to win the cup in that arena? Yes, Hakin had been there before, but Tenby opened new found door, their black and red would win […]
Charles Lumley VC
When I asked about the tomb in the Cathedral no one seemed to know anything about it. Never really taken much notice of it I suppose. Just one amongst many. In the graveyard the great and the good of Brecon […]
It Rained
Violins calmed the night. Piano played gentle keys. And it rained. The dark sky Bled silence. And the violins Played. The horn spoke. Applaud the clouds And uphold the air Sing to the night. Sing everywhere. It rained. ———— Words […]
Dolphins in the Flowers: The Story Behind Andie’s Love Spoons
It was a bright and sunny morning when I first met up with Andie, her hair in neat braids, steel-rimmed glasses perched lightly on her nose, and a large artwork folder tucked under one arm. We were meeting at a […]
A Little Cosmic Dust at Cardiff University
Cosmic dust at Cardiff University shown by scientists to be indicators as to how earth and other planets form… The NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope has revealed new details in the core of the Butterfly Nebula, NGC 6302. From the […]
The Early Autumn Garden 2025
At the time of writing we are in the midst of our fourth heatwave of the year with no guarantee that it is the final one. Whilst, like most sun lovers, I revel in blue skies and warm (not hot!) […]