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Celebrating Saturnalia in Wales

Posted on 04/12/09, filed under Festivals | Comments

Saturnalia by Antoine-François Callet

Far be it for us to wish away the festive season but it’s worth keeping an eye on the coming decade. Llanwrtyd Wells, self-proclaimed “smallest town in Britain”, has the ideal antidote to the post-Yule slump.

Saturnalia, the Roman festival celebrating the mythical golden age of Saturn when all Men were equal… Continue reading

Dylan Thomas guinness book of records attempt

Posted on 21/09/09, filed under Festivals | Comments
Dylan Thomas Birth Place

5 Cwmdonkin Drive – Dylan Thomas Birth Place

1100 people called ‘Dylan’ are required for a Guinness book of records – record breaking attempt.

Anne Hayden from ‘5 Cwmdonkin Drive’ (Dylan Thomas’ Birthplace) is planning an attempt to break the world record of the… Continue reading

How to organise a UK music festival that doesn’t feel like all the others

Posted on 14/08/09, filed under Festivals | Comments
The Greenman - Far Out happenings in the heart of the Welsh countryside

The Greenman – Far Out happenings in the heart of the Welsh countryside

There are many great british music festivals. From the grandaddy, Glastonbury, to other well known versions of the format like Reading, V Fest, T in the Park etc.

If you… Continue reading

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