Category Archives: local interest

Old Station Tintern – Congratulations!

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Theresa

Congratulations to everybody at ‘The Old Station’ in Tintern and thank you to everybody who voted. Below is the email from John Sterry the site manager. “We won, we are officially the best site in the UK. Wow what can … Continue reading →

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3rd Festival of British Cinema

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Lorna

The 3rd Festival of British Cinema takes place in Hay this coming weekend starting on Friday 23rd September.  The brochure reads:  ‘Once again we celebrate at this, our 3rd Festival, the outstanding quality and range of British Cinema created since … Continue reading →

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Usk Show – 10th September 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Joanne

The Usk Show is one of the largest one-day agricultural shows in Wales.  It is held at the Usk showground.  If you decide to visit this weekend, you will be able t0 see first hand many aspects of farming and country life.  There … Continue reading →

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Hay Walking Festival

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Catriona

Love books? Like walking and exploring new areas? Now you can combine the two at the inaugural Hay Walking Festival from 7th – 9th October. A varied programme of walks is on offer for all ages and abilities from a … Continue reading →

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Featured Book – August

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Tim

This month, Cliff examines an important work by William Coxe – ‘An Historical Tour Through Monmouthshire‘. Published in 1801, the work is a result of three tours by the author William Coxe. On the first, in 1798, he was accompanied … Continue reading →

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Talgarth Mill (Melin Talgarth)

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Maria

The restoration of Talgarth Mill is to be featured on the BBC1 series ‘Village SOS’, Wednesday August 10th at 8pm. If you are in Hay-on-Wye you may like to visit Talgarth Mill.  (Talgarth is approximately 8 miles from Hay.)  In … Continue reading →

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Cream Tea At Tintern Station

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Adam

I have just returned from a wonderful 45 mins at Tintern Station. It was a working trip but one of the best that I have ever done. The sun was shining and there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere perfect place … Continue reading →

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Rare double-headed moth?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Tim

OK, we know it’s not really a double-headed moth! These two scarlet tiger moths were spotted by our back door yesterday afternoon – we love the pattern that their wings make. share: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post … Continue reading →

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Tintern Wine Wins Medal

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Adam

Our congratulations Parva Farm Vineyard who have recently won a Silver Medal in an international wine challenge. Parva Farm Vineyard in Tintern has won a silver medal in the International Wine Challenge for its Tintern Parva Bacchus 2009 dry white wine.  … Continue reading →

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Something for the weekend – Welsh Perry and Cider Festival!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Joanne

Have you been wondering what to do with the Bank Holiday weekend?  Do you like Perry and/or cider?  How about visiting The Welsh Perry and Cider festival in Abergavenny?  Starting on the 28th of May – 30th of May, the … Continue reading →

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