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Autumn Rugby Internationals & Signed Wales Shirt Prize Draw

Posted on 02/11/12, filed under Cardiff, Competitions, Sport, Visit Wales, Wales | Comments Off

Dove Men Series 2012

Autumn 2012 sees the return of international rugby to the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

After Wales’ Grand Slam victory in this years’ 6 Nations, the team will be eager to continue their winning streak.

Taking on Argentina and Samoa first, followed by the current World Champions, the All Blacks and finally Australia.

 

The full fixture list
Saturday 10 November – Wales v Argentina - KO 14:30

Friday… Continue reading

Welsh Paralympic Athletes

Posted on 05/09/12, filed under Sport, Wales | Comments Off

The Paralympics have certainly captured the excitement that we had hoped. So, we asked some of our Welsh Paralympic athletes for their thoughts on Wales.

Liz Johnson

@Lizjohnson_gb
Swimming

Top places in Wales:

  1. Rhossili Bay
    I love to relax on the beach with friends and look out to Worm’s Head.
  2. Three Cliffs Bay 
    The views are breathtaking and it provides a great thinking spot-the fresh air

The World Alternative Games 2012

Posted on 15/08/12, filed under Days Out, Sport, Wales | Comments Off

Continuing the passion, excitement and amazing athleticism of London 2012, Wales deviates from the mainstream with Llanwrtyd Wells very own version of the Olympics – The World Alternative Games 2012 (17th August to 2nd September).

Bog Snorkelling

Adding to Llanwrtyd’s staple events of the World Bog Snorkelling Championships and the Man v. Horse Marathon, will be… Continue reading

Win 2 Tickets to England v South Africa Cricket & a night at the 5* Celtic Manor Resort

Posted on 01/08/12, filed under Cardiff, Competitions, Sport, Wales | Comments Off

On August 24 this year, Cardiff will host England v South Africa in a 50-over one-day international. England continue their quest at Glamorgan Cricket grounds to move up the ICC one-day rankings. Continue reading

Olympic Torch’s Holiday in Wales

Posted on 18/05/12, filed under Activities, Regions, Sport | Comments Off
The Olympic Torch

Discover where you can see the Olympic Torch in Wales

Wales gives a warm welcome to anyone who wants to take a holiday here but between 25th and 30th May we have a very special guest coming to stay – the Olympic Torch.  We could roll out the red… Continue reading

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