Seeing as 2021 is almost over with I turn my thoughts towards 2022. I made a bucket list for 2020 and I didn’t manage all of it. I managed some during 2021 but I’ve still got some I want to do and some extras to add to the list. Cambrian Coast Line The Cambrian Coast…
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6 Days Out With Kids in Snowdonia
The kids have broken up for Summer holidays and restrictions in Wales is easing and things are looking good! The girls and I are discussing days out for Summer. So here are 6 days out with kids in Snowdonia that you must do! Beacon Climbing Centre After having a tasted session with friends back in…
South Wales Bucket List
I’m a Welsh person born and bred but I’m ashamed to say that I don’t know South Wales at all. People seem to think that because I’m from Wales that I know the whole country but nope South Wales is like a whole other country to me. My knowledge stops at around Dolgellau or possibly…
What To Expect From Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways 2021
As you know I am a verrrrrrrry big fan of the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. Due to the pandemic, 2020 was not the year they had intended. After a few months of being closed, they reopened with post Covid-19 services mid July 2020. Further lockdowns happened during Winter seeing the Santa trains being called…
Support Your Local Heritage Railway This Christmas
(Thank you to Ff&WHR for the images!) It’s been a tough old year this year hasn’t it? Covid has really been a kick in the teeth in all honesty. All the health risks, all the rules and regulations, restrictions (DON’T get me started on the latest WAG restrictions!!), all the uncertainty has taken it’s toll….
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways Bygones Weekend
(Whilst I have worked with Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways recently, this is post is done simply because I bloody love this amazing little railway) Every October the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways host a marvellous Victorian Weekend. Normally the weekend would be full of activity with steam trains running up and down the lines,…