Wales offers a stunning variety of unique places to stay, and if you’re after something a bit different then there’s plenty to choose from. From treehouses to windmills, lighthouses and shepherd’s huts, here are some of the most interesting and unusual spots to spend the night in Wales. 1. The lighthouse Built in 1821, the […]
Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin voted best guitar riff of all time
Led Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love has been named the greatest guitar riff of all time. In a list of the top 100, it beat rock legend contenders such as Metallica, Nirvana and The White Stripes to the top spot. The top five guitar riffs are completed by Guns ‘N’ Roses’ Sweet Child O’ Mine at […]
The Royal Welsh Show: 10 things to do in and around Builth Wells
1. Take a trip to the Red Kite feeding centre at Gigrin Farm This is a great way to see and snap Red Kites. You can feed these birds of prey at 3pm. There are special hides for photographers and there’s also wheelchair access. And when you finish birdwatching you can have your fill in […]
Car boot sales: Where to find a good one this weekend
1. Cardiff Where: Bessemer Road, CF11 8BA When: Sunday (7am-1pm) Price for sellers: £7 per car and £10 per van Price for buyers: Free See also Car boot sales Cardiff 2. Swansea Where: Liberty Stadium, SA1 2FA When: Sunday from 5.30am for sellers and 7.15am for buyers Price for sellers: Starts at £6 for outside […]
12 Golf Courses : best in South Wales?
Golf Courses – South Wales Wales’ first Senior Open Championship, held at Royal Porthcawl, was a great success played on one of the best golf courses in South Wales. Golf is seriously popular in south Wales so here are 12 of the best of golf courses South Wales can offer just a short drive away. All of […]
Hay Festival: 10 dos and dont’s
What to wear, what to eat, celeb spotting, the free concerts, the town itself… how to make the most of your visit to Hay Festival 5 dos 1. Remember to bring your tickets or if you’re picking them up on site factor in the time it will take to get them. It’s busy 2. Take […]
20 things to do in Wales this May bank holiday weekend
There’s plenty happening over the three-day weekend, so we’ve put together a few of our favourites to get you started. Here’s our round-up of 20 of the best things to do in Wales: 1. Machynlleth Comedy Festival Friday, May 2 – Sunday, May 4 Get giggling with the Machynlleth Comedy Festival this weekend. Now in […]
Meet the funeral directors: The changing face of our oldest industry
When he first became an undertaker for funeral directors, nearly 40 years ago, the age-old business of death was a fairly straightforward affair for Gareth Jenkins. Family requests would revolve around flowers, hymns and dressing loved ones in their “Sunday best” for that final farewell. But at the age of 55 he now finds himself […]
Ex-Suede guitarist’s sympathy for Welsh singer Duffy after her music career stalled
Ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler has said he has sympathy for Welsh singer Duffy after her music career stalled – despite her firing him. The legendary indie musician and songwriter co-produced and performed on soul siren Duffy’s 2008 Grammy-winning debut album Rockferry, but played no part in 2010’s less successful follow-up Endlessly. She has yet to […]
Bright Light Bright Light set for big city tour with Elton John
Bright Light Bright Light – He’s the Welshman from the small village of Crynant who has been taken under the wing of one of the biggest names in rock ‘n’ roll. This week Bright Light Bright Light – aka Welsh musician Rod Thomas – was named as the support act for Sir Elton John’s forthcoming […]