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Something For the Weekend in Chepstow

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Joanne

For any keen walkers – this Sunday, why not try the  Piercefield and Penterry walk? Approximately 3 and half hours long, you will join the Monmouthshire Countryside service and follow part of the 18th Century tourist trail through Piercefield Estate. … Continue reading →

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Monmouthshire Walking Festival

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Adam

Monmouthshire Walking Festival will take place on from 10th-12th June, 2011. It will follow the same formula used last October. Here is a quote from an email we received. Around twelve walks will be led by trained leaders; four per … Continue reading →

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High Tides at Stella Books Tintern

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Chris

The River Wye advancing towards Stella Books! But King Canute or at least Monmouth Council held it back and we escaped this time. More high tides in the next few days. (Note the canoe on the river bank ready for … Continue reading →

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Wildlife of the Wye Valley Quiz

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Theresa

It’s  wet and grey outside although the snowdrops are now making an appearance. So a perfect time for a quiz to warm up the grey matter. What is another name for the coat of a fallow deer? What is the … Continue reading →

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2011 High Tides at Tintern

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Adam

Every year our County Council helpfully provides us with a list of the times of the highest tides of the year along with the expected height of the tide at Tintern. The actual height of the tide varies according to … Continue reading →

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Achieving A Dream

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Adam

Our January “theme of the Month” entitled Achieving a Dream is now up and tells the story of how Stella and Rose’s Books came into existence. A fascinating read including such titbits as where the names for the bookshops came from. … Continue reading →

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Ice on the Wye!

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Tim

Here in the South-West, nestling on the banks of the River Wye, we have so far escaped the heavy snow falls and record-breaking temperatures of Scotland and the North of England. Nevertheless,  as in many other parts of the country, … Continue reading →

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Field Harvest Mushroom Week at Abbey Mill

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Joanne

Sample fresh homemade field mushroom soups during this seasonal celebration of edible fungi at the Abbey Mill in Tintern.   Soups are from £4.25.  It is running from 11th through to 17th of October – so don’t miss out! share: … Continue reading →

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High Tides September 2010

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Sonia

We have high tides this week, here in Tintern. The river filled the fields on the opposite side to the shop but fortunately did not make it across the road as it sometimes does. We had sandbags at the ready! … Continue reading →

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Is it a Seagull? Is it a Swan? No it’s a ….

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Chris

Little Egret! Here in Tintern on the River Wye.  The Little Egret is a small white heron with attractive white plumes on crest, back and chest, black legs and bill and yellow feet. It first appeared in the UK in significant numbers … Continue reading →

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