Coming events

Why not get on your bike for "Bike week".

Date of Event: 14/06/2008



Why not get away, get fit in beautiful surroundings, have fun and help the environment. Cycling is a good way to increase your aerobic activity helping you to get fit, get away to the countryside, and really enjoy the fresh air, and beauty around you. Bring your own or why not hire one.

If you can't get away, still make the effort if you can, cycle to and from work. Our planet has enough pollution and i am not against cars, as i own one myself, but whenever possible we can each do our own bit for the environment. Cycling is one of the few modes of transport which is carbon neutral.



Bike week runs from the 14th to the 22nd June so get on your bike.



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Just as a matter of interest

The Welsh Assembly Government’s Plant! scheme is a key commitment in the One Wales document and is providing support for indigenous woodlands by developing a Welsh National Forest.

Every child born or adopted from 1 January 2008 will receive a certificate stating where their tree is planted.

It is estimated that 35,000 trees, or 30 hectares of new woodland, will be planted each year.


The first children to have a tree planted to commemorate their birth or adoption will start to receive their certificates in the post this week.

First Minister Rhodri Morgan said:
The birth or adoption of a new child is a very special occasion, and I’m sure that these certificates will be treasured for many years.The Plant! scheme is a win-win for us all, as it not only contributes to the regeneration of our native woodlands but also links children with the natural environment. As they grow older, they will be able to follow the progress of the site where their tree has been planted and appreciate the importance of protecting and supporting our native species of plant and wildlife.

How important to maintain the beauty of nature that we have, and hopefully our this generation will preserve it for many generations to come.

BRECON

Brecon is a small town set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons, many tourists visit every year, some for the walking, some for the beauty of the surroundings, some for the annual Jazz Festival every year in August. In the summer months it is important that you book accommodation as early as possible as demand can be high, especially over the Jazz Weekend. Almost everyone who has a spare room has been known to let them out just for that one weekend. Recommend are the George Hotel, and The Wellington both for the food and the accomodation, although there are many good B+Bs around as well.

The George Hotel

Brecon hosts a theater on the canal, a cinema, a leisure centre, a museum, a beautiful cathedral, although we are a town and not a city, many pubs and bars, and there are many outdoor activity centres in the surrounding areas, for those of you who would like something a bit more energetic. Bycles can be hired very reasonably from the local bike shop and there are many trails for you to explore.

In May and November every year Brecon are visited by a travelling fair for three days, and they always open the fair for the children of Penmaes School, (for children with disabilities.) for free for one hour in the morning.

The people of Brecon are very friendly and welcoming, and never seem to mind the endless visitors that their town sees.

If accomodation is scarce, there is always the choice of the caravan and camping sites a short distance from town. As most of my childhood holidays were spent camping, this is one that i would recommend if you have children or are young at heart.

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There are plenty of activites for children to amuse themselves, and for the adults too.

Nearby Talybont on Usk boast some lovely pubs with beer gardens along the canal, and the nearby reservoir is a must to see.

Talybont Reservoir

Are you interested in taking landscape photos, learn how,

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Pen Y Fan

Pen Y Fan

Pen y fan, highest peak in south wales.

It stands 886 metres- (2,907 feet) above sea level.

If you carry on just past the Storey Arms on the Merthyr Road and take the first turning on your left and you can
walk up from that point, the way is steep and it can be quite difficult underfoot in parts, this way is sometimes known as the motorway, as to climb from the other side is much steeper. Although some may think this is common sense, proper footwear is advisable. When we were making this walk back in April, the weather conditions changed quite rapidly while ascending, and after reaching the first peak Corn Du we had to turn back, the wind was gusting at about 60 to 70 mile per hour, and we could not see more than three feet in front of us, so we turned back, about half way down the mist started to clear and we were able to see the views around us, and what a sight they were. Take a look at some of the pictures below

Although taking this journey and reaching the peak is an exhilarating experience and well worth the effort, care must be taken as Pen Y Fan is sometimes called the "most dangerous peak in Wales" due to rapidly changing weather conditions. The military use this area as part of their troops training, and can often be seen on your travels up Pen Y Fan.

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Welcome

Since living in Wales for the past three years the countryside never fails to take our breath away. Whichever way you choose to look there is a 360 degree view that is so unique and also ever changing with the seasons. We often take for granted the beauty of the natural world that we live in. Actually venturing outdoors and going for walks was not something we had the privilege to do as we moved from a large city and the parks did not exactly have the same allure.
Many people visit areas of great beauty but do not always experience them in all their glory.

Hill walking, cycling, climbing mountains, just taking a gentle stroll and admire the beauty that surrounds us.