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2010 May

something for the weekend… welsh highlands railway

Posted on 28/05/10, filed under Days Out, Snowdonia | Comments Off
Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia

Chuffing great… The Welsh Highland Railway speeds past Mount Snowdon

When you think of Welsh steam trains, you might often think of quaint little railways, limited to showing tourists the local scenery. Welsh Highland Railways are looking to change that as they move one step closer… Continue reading

oh what’s occuring? a new bus tour for gavin and stacey fans!

Posted on 28/05/10, filed under Days Out, Wales | Comments Off

The cast of Gavin & Stacey at Barry Island

If you live in London and are a fan of the popular comedy series Gavin and Stacey, then from next month you can take a bus tour to see all the famous locations featured in the programme.

Fans… Continue reading

Royal Welsh College unveils new Richard Burton Theatre at their 60th Birthday Party

Posted on 27/05/10, filed under Arts and Literature, Cardiff, Wales | Comments Off
Richard Burton on the set of Under Milkwood

Richard Burton on the set of Under Milkwood

In a sense he is going back to Wales, which, however he travelled, he never really left, to a theatre for these students, that will bear his name, and which I fancy he will… Continue reading

no more bored kids – summer half term in Wales 2010

Posted on 24/05/10, filed under Bank Holiday, Days Out, Wales | Comments Off

There’s stacks of things for families to enjoy this summer half term whether you are on a family holiday in Wales or just looking for a day out. Whatever the weather decides to do, rain or shine we’ve got lots of ideas for fun family days out in Wales that won’t break the bank.

Here are just a few:

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Russell Crowe storms Freshwater Beach: Robin Hood, the Welsh interview

Posted on 24/05/10, filed under Wales | 3 Comments

Ridley Scott’s 2010 Robin Hood movie marks another chance to see one of our favourite outlaws on the big screen.  A big film like Robin Hood is typically marked by a mad schedule of media interviews.

We have managed to grab some extra interview time with the film star Russell Crowe. Although he revealed his love of filming in Wales,  and even speaks fondly of his Welsh ancestry, we… Continue reading

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