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2011 February

Just 4 days until St David’s day on March 1st 2011

Posted on 25/02/11, filed under Wales | Comments Off

Its that time of year where parents are searching around for items to dress their children in traditional Welsh costumes.
The creative skills are unleashed on creating that ‘Dragon sculpture’, writing a Poem or learning a song for the schools eisteddfod.

And if you’re not a parent then St David’s Day may be a much less stressful celebration.

Things to do to celebrate St David’s Day

Best of Wales blogs weekly roundup – 23/02/11

Posted on 23/02/11, filed under Wales | Comments Off
Dolphins off the Pembrokeshire Coast

On the 'bucket list' – dolphin watching off the Pembrokeshire Coast

Pembrokeshire’s Bucket List

Inspired by the 2007 film “The Bucket List” Celtic Quest Coasteering have put together their own version of the Bucket List aka a list of things to do before you die.

They’ve based it around… Continue reading

Something for everyone at the Crickhowell Walking Festival

Posted on 22/02/11, filed under Wales | Comments Off

Name: David Thomas
Role: Crickhowell Walking Festival Organiser
Event: 26th February – 6th March 2011

All is possible at

Wales [infographic]

Posted on 21/02/11, filed under Wales | Comments Off

Some interesting and impressive stats about Wales have been visualised in a lovely data visualisation graphic, also known as an infographic.

Did you know that 2.5 White Houses will fit into the largest Castle in Wales, Caerphilly Castle? Or that Wales has the same population as Chicago, Illinois? Or that the equal sign was invented by a Welsh… Continue reading

Land of Song? You Decide!

Posted on 17/02/11, filed under Wales | Comments Off

It’s well known that the Welsh have a strong pride for their homeland, our Facebook following demonstrates this with the majority of our followers being from outside of Wales.
In the build up to St David’s day and to demonstrate this passion for being Welsh, we took to the streets of Cardiff on match day to film some of the fans singing (and whistling) the Welsh National Anthem.

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