Pendine, Carmarthenshire: "History
The village consists of two parts: the old hill-top settlement around the parish church, and the small harbour settlement on the shore. The latter developed into a small seaside resort during the 20th century. The seaside resort is best known for Pendine Sands, where Malcolm Campbell and J.G. Parry-Thomas set the world land speed record five times between 1924 and 1927. Parry-Thomas was killed while making a final record-breaking attempt on Pendine Sands in 1927.
The parish lies a few miles south of the linguistic boundary and is predominantly English-speaking."
Sunday 31 July 2011
BBC News - Public toilets offered to community councils again
BBC News - Public toilets offered to community councils again: "All but five of Carmarthenshire's public toilets are again going to be offered to town and community councils as the county tries to save £79,000.
Only those at Llansteffan, Ferryside, Pendine, Burry Port and Cenarth will remain under county council control.
Councils taking over any of the 28 other toilets will be given £1,000 and not be charged business rates.
Ammanford's mayor said she sympathised with the county council but said going to the toilet was a basic need.
It is the second time that Carmartheshire has tried to hand over most of its public toilets.
'We first wrote to the town and community councils in September last year to ask if they would consider taking over the responsibility for public conveniences,' said Coun Philip Hughes, executive board member for the environment."
Only those at Llansteffan, Ferryside, Pendine, Burry Port and Cenarth will remain under county council control.
Councils taking over any of the 28 other toilets will be given £1,000 and not be charged business rates.
Ammanford's mayor said she sympathised with the county council but said going to the toilet was a basic need.
It is the second time that Carmartheshire has tried to hand over most of its public toilets.
'We first wrote to the town and community councils in September last year to ask if they would consider taking over the responsibility for public conveniences,' said Coun Philip Hughes, executive board member for the environment."
Discovery Owners Club • View topic - West Wales - LSR Attempt, Pendine - Marshals Req'd 13/14 Aug
Discovery Owners Club • View topic - West Wales - LSR Attempt, Pendine - Marshals Req'd 13/14 Aug: "WW section have been asked once again to help marshal Pendine beach for one of Don Wales' LSR attempts. DOC duties will include securing both ends of the beach, ferrying press on the beach, recovery etc.
It is a Bluebird Electric attempt and was originally planned for early July but has had to be rescheduled for weekend of 13/14 August."
It is a Bluebird Electric attempt and was originally planned for early July but has had to be rescheduled for weekend of 13/14 August."
Friday 29 July 2011
Alan Evans (2)
Alan Evans (2): "We will be selling authentic Breton crepes at the carnival outside the Beach Hotel. All made using local and organic produce. Come along and try our
chocolate, banana, coconut strawberries, cream and grand marnier crepe"
chocolate, banana, coconut strawberries, cream and grand marnier crepe"
Avon discovers historic speed record film in centenary year - | Motorcycle News | Bike News | Motorbike Videos | MCN
Avon discovers historic speed record film in centenary year - | Motorcycle News | Bike News | Motorbike Videos | MCN: "Avon Tyres have unearthed a collection of films whilst searching for old promotional material to help celebrate the firm’s 100 year anniversary of motorcycle tyre manufacture.
Having discovered the films, Avon's Global Motorcycle Sales Manager Graham Matcham said 'watching the films, we saw that it gives a unique window into our past. We soon had them converted into digital files so that we could show people how things were done way back when.'
This film shows land speed record holders Russell Wright and Bob Burns being interviewed by Vic Willoughby of The Motor Cycle in a film called 'The Wright Burns Records'. The great footage shows Wright hitting 187mph in July 1955 on a Vincent Black Lightning, with Burns subsequently attaching a third wheel to take the world sidecar record with a speed of 163mph, 'in spite of a wet road surface'.
Viewers are then taken to Pendine Sands, where further speed testing is being undertaken and we are told that 'technical"
Having discovered the films, Avon's Global Motorcycle Sales Manager Graham Matcham said 'watching the films, we saw that it gives a unique window into our past. We soon had them converted into digital files so that we could show people how things were done way back when.'
This film shows land speed record holders Russell Wright and Bob Burns being interviewed by Vic Willoughby of The Motor Cycle in a film called 'The Wright Burns Records'. The great footage shows Wright hitting 187mph in July 1955 on a Vincent Black Lightning, with Burns subsequently attaching a third wheel to take the world sidecar record with a speed of 163mph, 'in spite of a wet road surface'.
Viewers are then taken to Pendine Sands, where further speed testing is being undertaken and we are told that 'technical"
My incredible tractor trip across Wales (eight months pregnant) - Farming News - Farming - Daily Post North Wales
My incredible tractor trip across Wales (eight months pregnant) - Farming News - Farming - Daily Post North Wales: "Jo Roberts drove across Wales in a vintage tractor while eight months pregnant. What on earth made her do it?
WHEN Jo Roberts fell pregnant, she did not mull over baby names, pick out nursery colours or bore colleagues with pram talk.
Instead she planned a six-day tractor journey the length of Wales that was to be both a last grab at freedom and a life-affirming adventure.
And because she had to wait for maternity leave from her job at an undertakers, she was already eight months pregnant when she set off from Pendine Sands on her 160-mile trip."
WHEN Jo Roberts fell pregnant, she did not mull over baby names, pick out nursery colours or bore colleagues with pram talk.
Instead she planned a six-day tractor journey the length of Wales that was to be both a last grab at freedom and a life-affirming adventure.
And because she had to wait for maternity leave from her job at an undertakers, she was already eight months pregnant when she set off from Pendine Sands on her 160-mile trip."
Thursday 28 July 2011
RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands
RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands: " Event name RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands
Date and Time Saturday 27th August 2011 at 11am
Location Pendine Sands (SA33 4NZ)
Age groups 10+
Prizes Trophies
Facilities include Toilet, Parking
Organiser Hannah Carling
email: hannah_carling@rnli.org.uk
Web Site http://www.rnli.org.uk/summerseries
Entry fee 10K: £18 5k: £16 1k: £7.50
How to Enter www.rnli.org.uk/summerseries
Classification
Restrictions
Notes Registrations taken on the day.
Races 10000m fun run
Also including:
1000m fun run
5000m fun run"
Date and Time Saturday 27th August 2011 at 11am
Location Pendine Sands (SA33 4NZ)
Age groups 10+
Prizes Trophies
Facilities include Toilet, Parking
Organiser Hannah Carling
email: hannah_carling@rnli.org.uk
Web Site http://www.rnli.org.uk/summerseries
Entry fee 10K: £18 5k: £16 1k: £7.50
How to Enter www.rnli.org.uk/summerseries
Classification
Restrictions
Notes Registrations taken on the day.
Races 10000m fun run
Also including:
1000m fun run
5000m fun run"
Wednesday 27 July 2011
10 days out for kids this summer | Travel | The Guardian
10 days out for kids this summer | Travel | The Guardian: "Record-breaking, Carmarthenshire
The Campbell family, famous for breaking land and water speed records in the 20th century, celebrate the centenary of their Bluebird car this year, and are showing no signs of slowing down. On 13 and 14 August, Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell, will attempt to break his own electric land speed record of 137mph, as he aims for 150mph on a four-mile stretch of Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire, where his grandfather set the world land speed record for the first time in 1924. With high adrenaline and fast cars, this will be an exciting weekend, with speed trials for the 500mph land speed attempt taking place, too.
• bluebirdspeedrecords.com. Free. Record attempts 3pm on Saturday and Sunday"
The Campbell family, famous for breaking land and water speed records in the 20th century, celebrate the centenary of their Bluebird car this year, and are showing no signs of slowing down. On 13 and 14 August, Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell, will attempt to break his own electric land speed record of 137mph, as he aims for 150mph on a four-mile stretch of Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire, where his grandfather set the world land speed record for the first time in 1924. With high adrenaline and fast cars, this will be an exciting weekend, with speed trials for the 500mph land speed attempt taking place, too.
• bluebirdspeedrecords.com. Free. Record attempts 3pm on Saturday and Sunday"
Tuesday 26 July 2011
: PEMBROKE TODAY :
: PEMBROKE TODAY :: "Sir,
I am a patron of The Tin Shed Experience, the World War 2 Museum in Laugharne, which is very keen to establish contact with anyone with memories, photographs or memorabilia of the US Army in Wales and in particular the 28th Infantry Division (Pennsylvania National Guard) stationed in Tenby between October 1943 and May 1944.
They are also desperate for mannequins for uniforms and period costume for a forthcoming exhibition.
Kelvin Thomas,
11 Summerhill,
Stepaside,
Narberth."
I am a patron of The Tin Shed Experience, the World War 2 Museum in Laugharne, which is very keen to establish contact with anyone with memories, photographs or memorabilia of the US Army in Wales and in particular the 28th Infantry Division (Pennsylvania National Guard) stationed in Tenby between October 1943 and May 1944.
They are also desperate for mannequins for uniforms and period costume for a forthcoming exhibition.
Kelvin Thomas,
11 Summerhill,
Stepaside,
Narberth."
Overdrive: Bluebird Flies again at Pendine
Overdrive: Bluebird Flies again at Pendine: "And this time... it's Electric! It's going to be a great and unique occasion to see the UK land speed record broken, and the fact that the challenger is called bluebird and driven by the grandson of the famous Malcolm Campbell. This is a highly innovative attempt and well worthy of your support.
Bluebird Electric Team Announces New UK Land Speed Record Date
The weekend of 13th/14th August 2011 will be a momentous occasion. Records are set to be broken and history made as Don Wales and the Bluebird Electric team endeavour to break the UK Land Speed Record on the 4-mile stretch of beach at Pendine Sands, South Wales.
Last month the attempt was aborted when a vital bespoke component that was being manufactured in Europe was not delivered. Disappointed in the firm, the team sought to find a UK engineering manufacturer, and were delighted when Dorset-based Transdev stepped in to the breach and support the team. Along with Transdev, the team has received overwhelming response from volunteers who are generously giving up their time to help marshal and assist the 30-strong Bluebird Electric team.
Don Wales and Bluebird Electric would also like to extend their thanks to the MSA and RAC, plus their sponsors Castrol, Aggreko, Ford, Goodyear, Dura, Bluestone and the Prince of Wales Hotel Pembrokeshire whose support and services have been invaluable throughout."
Bluebird Electric Team Announces New UK Land Speed Record Date
The weekend of 13th/14th August 2011 will be a momentous occasion. Records are set to be broken and history made as Don Wales and the Bluebird Electric team endeavour to break the UK Land Speed Record on the 4-mile stretch of beach at Pendine Sands, South Wales.
Last month the attempt was aborted when a vital bespoke component that was being manufactured in Europe was not delivered. Disappointed in the firm, the team sought to find a UK engineering manufacturer, and were delighted when Dorset-based Transdev stepped in to the breach and support the team. Along with Transdev, the team has received overwhelming response from volunteers who are generously giving up their time to help marshal and assist the 30-strong Bluebird Electric team.
Don Wales and Bluebird Electric would also like to extend their thanks to the MSA and RAC, plus their sponsors Castrol, Aggreko, Ford, Goodyear, Dura, Bluestone and the Prince of Wales Hotel Pembrokeshire whose support and services have been invaluable throughout."
Monday 25 July 2011
On This Day, July 21st: Man Walks On The Moon - Lite Rock 98.9 - WJEZ
On This Day, July 21st: Man Walks On The Moon - Lite Rock 98.9 - WJEZ: "1925 – Sir Malcolm Campbell becomes the first man to break the 150 mph (241 km/h) land barrier at Pendine Sands in Wales. He drove a Sunbeam at a two-way average speed of 150.33 mph (242 km/h)."
Saturday 23 July 2011
Friday 22 July 2011
Docudharma:: On This Day In History July 21
Docudharma:: On This Day In History July 21: "1925 - Sir Malcolm Campbell becomes the first man to break the 150 mph (241 km/h) land barrier at Pendine Sands in Wales. He drove a Sunbeam at a two-way average speed of 150.33 mph (242 km/h)"
Thursday 21 July 2011
This is South Wales | Message for dog owners
This is South Wales | Message for dog owners: "DOG owners across the county are being urged to pick up after their pets.
Carmarthenshire Council is supporting National Poop Scoop Week 2011 which is being held from July 25 to 31.
Run by the Dogs Trust, the aim is to remind dog owners to pick up after their dog and help clean up our public spaces. While the majority of dog owners are responsible and pick up after their dog, a careless few are still giving dogs a bad name. Anyone not picking up after their pets could get a fixed penalty notice of £75 or face prosecution in court and a maximum fine of £1,000.
The council's poop scoop team will be out and about next week to raise awareness of dog fouling and its consequences.
They will be at Pendine beach car park on Thursday, July 28; and Llansteffan car park on Friday, July 29 between 11am and 2pm."
Carmarthenshire Council is supporting National Poop Scoop Week 2011 which is being held from July 25 to 31.
Run by the Dogs Trust, the aim is to remind dog owners to pick up after their dog and help clean up our public spaces. While the majority of dog owners are responsible and pick up after their dog, a careless few are still giving dogs a bad name. Anyone not picking up after their pets could get a fixed penalty notice of £75 or face prosecution in court and a maximum fine of £1,000.
The council's poop scoop team will be out and about next week to raise awareness of dog fouling and its consequences.
They will be at Pendine beach car park on Thursday, July 28; and Llansteffan car park on Friday, July 29 between 11am and 2pm."
July 21 in history « Homepaddock
July 21 in history « Homepaddock: "1925 Sir Malcolm Campbell became the first man to break the 150 mph (241 km/h) land barrier at Pendine Sands in Wales. He drove a Sunbeam to a two-way average of 150.33 mph (242 km/h)."
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Pendine v Tenby Arches Ladies
Pendine v Tenby Arches Ladies: "PENDINE 33 v TENBY ARCHES 40
Friday 1st July
The following day The Arches (sponsed by The Fourcroft Hotel) travelled away to Pendine. Rink 3 The Ladies were 3-15 up at tea and managed to stay in the lead to finish 16-23 up. Rink 4 saw Julia and co 9-6 down at tea. They took the lead on the 17th end14-15. They finished the game with a draw.
Tenby team first (Pendine skips only)
Rink 3 L. Delabertouche, A. Owens, H. Baggott, A. Redman 23 B. Pickersgill 16
Rink 4 M. Skyrme, M. Marquiss, I. White, J. King-Thomas 17 P. H 17"
Friday 1st July
The following day The Arches (sponsed by The Fourcroft Hotel) travelled away to Pendine. Rink 3 The Ladies were 3-15 up at tea and managed to stay in the lead to finish 16-23 up. Rink 4 saw Julia and co 9-6 down at tea. They took the lead on the 17th end14-15. They finished the game with a draw.
Tenby team first (Pendine skips only)
Rink 3 L. Delabertouche, A. Owens, H. Baggott, A. Redman 23 B. Pickersgill 16
Rink 4 M. Skyrme, M. Marquiss, I. White, J. King-Thomas 17 P. H 17"
Tuesday 19 July 2011
HISTORY: This Week in Racing History (July 17-23) | HISTORY News
HISTORY: This Week in Racing History (July 17-23) | HISTORY News: "July 21
Malcolme Campbell sets a Land Speed Record of 150.76 mph in a Sunbeam at Pendine, Wales (1925)."
Malcolme Campbell sets a Land Speed Record of 150.76 mph in a Sunbeam at Pendine, Wales (1925)."
Team Bluebird returns to set new electric Land Speed Record | Car & SUV
Team Bluebird returns to set new electric Land Speed Record | Car & SUV:
"When it comes to breaking speed records no one groups is more famous than the Bluebird Team. With a history of more than 100 years the Bluebird Team has broken and set records not just on land but also on water. The Bluebird Team can trace its history back to 1911 with Sir Malcolm Campbell, who named his team after Maurice Maeterlinck’s play.
In the decades that followed, this family-based team broke more than 30 speed records and now, Sir Campbell’s own grandson, Don Wales, will attempt to make history once again over a century later.
This latest challenge is to break the UK LSR for an electric vehicle and the weapon of choice is the Bluebird Electric. The attempt will take place on the Pendine Sands at South Wales over the weekend of 13-14 August. The event was originally scheduled to take place earlier, but one key component was not delivered by an European constructor on time, so British-based Transdev built it instead.
The Bluebird team is 30 members-strong and will be using the event to not only make a play at the UK land speed record for electric vehicles but also to test the project car’s development. It’s main target is set for 2013 when Bluebird will attempt to break the 500 mph (805 km/h) barrier with its electric car."
In the decades that followed, this family-based team broke more than 30 speed records and now, Sir Campbell’s own grandson, Don Wales, will attempt to make history once again over a century later.
This latest challenge is to break the UK LSR for an electric vehicle and the weapon of choice is the Bluebird Electric. The attempt will take place on the Pendine Sands at South Wales over the weekend of 13-14 August. The event was originally scheduled to take place earlier, but one key component was not delivered by an European constructor on time, so British-based Transdev built it instead.
The Bluebird team is 30 members-strong and will be using the event to not only make a play at the UK land speed record for electric vehicles but also to test the project car’s development. It’s main target is set for 2013 when Bluebird will attempt to break the 500 mph (805 km/h) barrier with its electric car."
Monday 18 July 2011
Pendine sands
Posts tagged Pendine sands at Autoblog: "The team behind the Bluebird will be making a second attempt on the UK electric land speed record at Pendine Sands on 13 and 14 August 2011. Driver Don Wales and his team will be heading to the..."
Buy Pendine Sands online now!
Buy Pendine Sands online now!: "This is an image of Pendine (Pendine) Sands, Carmarthen Bay, Wales. In the left of the composition there are rocky cliffs above the sand dunes. A figure is on the cliff top looking out at the sea and sand dunes below. On the sand dunes there is a group of people on the rocks and a car is parked on the sand. In the distance a large part of the sand dunes is wet from the sea and glistens and is much paler than the dry sand near the cliffs. In the top right of the composition the sea is visible.Price: £15.00"
UK Land Speed Record attempt to take place this summer
UK Land Speed Record attempt to take place this summer: "There are plenty of fast cars on the road and tracks, but none are likely to too closely resemble the vehicle used as part of an attempt to break the UK Land Speed Record later this summer.
Pendine Sands, South Wales is the location chosen by Don Wales and the Bluebird Electric team for the efforts, which will take place on August 13th and 14th."
Pendine Sands, South Wales is the location chosen by Don Wales and the Bluebird Electric team for the efforts, which will take place on August 13th and 14th."
Bluebird Electric aiming for UK Land Speed Record
Bluebird Electric aiming for UK Land Speed Record: "Grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell, Don Wales, is taking Bluebird Electric to Pendine Sands in August to grab some speed records."
Bluebird to Attempt to Break Electric UK Land Speed Record - Carscoop
Bluebird to Attempt to Break Electric UK Land Speed Record - Carscoop: "The Bluebird team has a history of more than 100 years old. A history in what, you might ask? The answer is, breaking speed records. Not just on land, but also on water. It all began in 1911 with Sir Malcolm Campbell, who named his team after Maurice Maeterlinck’s play.
In the following years, the family team broke more than 30 speed records and now, Sir Campbell’s own grandson, Don Wales, will attempt to make history once again over a century later.
The weapon of choice is the Bluebird Electric. The setting will be the Pendine Sands at South Wales and the date is the weekend of 13-14 August. The event was supposed to happen earlier, but a key component was not delivered by its European constructor on time, so British-based Transdev made it instead.
The 30- strong Bluebird team is using the event as an assessment point in the project car’s development, but also hopes to break the UK land speed record for electric vehicles. The big target is set for 2013 when they will attempt to break the 500 mph (805 km/h) barrier with their electric car."
In the following years, the family team broke more than 30 speed records and now, Sir Campbell’s own grandson, Don Wales, will attempt to make history once again over a century later.
The weapon of choice is the Bluebird Electric. The setting will be the Pendine Sands at South Wales and the date is the weekend of 13-14 August. The event was supposed to happen earlier, but a key component was not delivered by its European constructor on time, so British-based Transdev made it instead.
The 30- strong Bluebird team is using the event as an assessment point in the project car’s development, but also hopes to break the UK land speed record for electric vehicles. The big target is set for 2013 when they will attempt to break the 500 mph (805 km/h) barrier with their electric car."
Bluebird Electric to Take On UK Land Speed Record in August - autoevolution
Bluebird Electric to Take On UK Land Speed Record in August - autoevolution: "The official date of Bluebird Electric’s speed attempts at the Pendine Sands, South Wales, has been set of the weekend of August 13th to the 14th. Last month the attempt was aborted when a vital bespoke component that was being manufactured in Europe was not delivered on time, but things are looking good now for the attempt."
Sunday 17 July 2011
Torchwood: Miracle Day, in Wales « Wales Screen's Blog
Torchwood: Miracle Day, in Wales « Wales Screen's Blog: "Staff in the south west office left him spoilt for choice after sending images of Rhossili and Rhossili Down, Pendine, Freshwater West, Three Cliffs, RAF Pembrey Sands, Oxwich Burrows, Newgale, Llangennith, Port Eynon, and Cefn Sidan/Pembrey. They also pointed out possible restrictions with some of these locations because they are protected sites. Various images were also sent of The Old Rectory, the famous white cottage overlooking Rhossili Bay."
TWO FAT CYCLISTS: Cornbread and Chilli
TWO FAT CYCLISTS: Cornbread and Chilli: "Pendine man gorges himself on giant cornbread in unusual self harming incident"
BILL HONEYWELL: Day 62 – Pembrey to Freshwater East (Pembroke)
BILL HONEYWELL: Day 62 – Pembrey to Freshwater East (Pembroke): "At Pendine, where there is an MOD establishment and a Museum of Speed (the sands here are long and flat, and were used for the World Land Speed Record for some time), the road took a steep turn upwards into a very heavy shower. For the second time on this ride, I was stopped by a farmer moving cattle along the road. He told me how they were bothered by tuberculosis now and again which meant that they had to kill lots of stock, getting only animal food prices for them. Most farmers seem very friendly – providing you don’t leave gates open or drop things that could be eaten by their stock."
Summer fun: kids' days out in the UK | Travel | The Guardian
Summer fun: kids' days out in the UK | Travel | The Guardian: "Own a pony for the day, Carmarthenshire
Equine-obsessed offspring? Carmarthenshire's Marros Riding Centre holds 'Own a Pony' days every Wednesday during the holidays. Suitable for kids aged eight up, the day includes a lesson and a hack, plus lots of hands-on horsey fun, from grooming and tack cleaning to mucking out. Family members not suffering from pony-itis can hit the beach: deserted (bar the occasional naturist) Marros Sands is a 20-minute walk and Pendine Sands just minutes by car. Many stables across the UK hold similar days: to find your nearest approved school, go online at the British Horse Society (bhs.org.uk) or the Association of British Riding Schools (abrs-info.org).
• 01994 453777, marros-farm.co.uk. Full day including lunch £52.50, half day £39.50"
Equine-obsessed offspring? Carmarthenshire's Marros Riding Centre holds 'Own a Pony' days every Wednesday during the holidays. Suitable for kids aged eight up, the day includes a lesson and a hack, plus lots of hands-on horsey fun, from grooming and tack cleaning to mucking out. Family members not suffering from pony-itis can hit the beach: deserted (bar the occasional naturist) Marros Sands is a 20-minute walk and Pendine Sands just minutes by car. Many stables across the UK hold similar days: to find your nearest approved school, go online at the British Horse Society (bhs.org.uk) or the Association of British Riding Schools (abrs-info.org).
• 01994 453777, marros-farm.co.uk. Full day including lunch £52.50, half day £39.50"
Saturday 16 July 2011
RNLI Summer Series 10k, 5k and 1k run - Pendine Sands Carmarthenshire - 31 Jul
RNLI Summer Series 10k, 5k and 1k run - Pendine Sands Carmarthenshire - 31 Jul: "RNLI Summer Series 10k, 5k and 1k run
Take part in the RNLI Summer Series at Pendine Sands and sprint, scurry or scamper your way to supporting the RNLI’s beach Lifeguards and volunteer lifeboat crews! 11am start, registration opens at 9am.
10K: £18, 5K: £16, 1K: £7.50 Entry fee includes Summer Series 2011 T-shirt
Pendine Sands Carmarthenshire SA33 4NZ
Sunday 31 July"
Take part in the RNLI Summer Series at Pendine Sands and sprint, scurry or scamper your way to supporting the RNLI’s beach Lifeguards and volunteer lifeboat crews! 11am start, registration opens at 9am.
10K: £18, 5K: £16, 1K: £7.50 Entry fee includes Summer Series 2011 T-shirt
Pendine Sands Carmarthenshire SA33 4NZ
Sunday 31 July"
Mermaid of Pendine
Mermaid of Pendine: "There have been reports of a monsterous fish, that appeared in the form of a woman near Gybnanes Point, Pendine, Carmarthenshire. The creature was first sighted by Thomas Reynolds from Pendine, who then called others to witness the creature. Dr. William Saunders of Pendine later examined Reynolds and some of the other witnesses declaring them of sound mind.
Stories of mermaids were fairly common during the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and there is even reference to a sighting in the journal of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) for 9 January 1493. It was believed that mermaids could save sailors from drowning but could also lure ships to their doom."
Stories of mermaids were fairly common during the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and there is even reference to a sighting in the journal of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) for 9 January 1493. It was believed that mermaids could save sailors from drowning but could also lure ships to their doom."
Friday 15 July 2011
Pendine Camping and Touring Van Sites Carmarthenshire & Swansea
Pendine Camping and Touring Van Sites Carmarthenshire & Swansea
Marros Church Farm Certificated Site
Upper Marros, Pendine, Carmarthenshire, SA33 4PN
Tel: 01994 453258
Description awaited
Prices: Awaiting latest prices
Pitches for: Tents, Touring,Motorhomes and Static Caravans
Pitches: Awaiting information
Open: Awaiting details
Grove Caravan Park
Meadow View, Pendine, Carmarthenshire, SA33 4PJ
Tel: 01994 453496
Description awaited
Prices: Awaiting latest prices
Pitches for: Tents, Touring,Motorhomes and Pre erected tents
Pitches: 50 touring and 50 statics
Open: Awaiting details
Thursday 14 July 2011
Wednesday 13 July 2011
The Siren Sisters Play Laugharne! - Saturday 13th August 2011
Tin Shed Experience - Home
Tin Shed Experience is very pleased to present a very special evening of 40's three part harmony nostalgia. Wales' very own 'Siren Sisters' will be performing at Laugharne Millenium Hall on the evening of Saturday 13th August. Tickets are £10.50 per person. Doors will open at 6pm for dancing. 'Jive's Alive' with Pat & Sian shall be on hand to teach some steps. Learn to Lindyhop and Charleston or just sit back and watch them move move move!
The girls will take the stage at 7:30pm. Feel free to dress in 40's attire and add to the fun. Sarah, Jo & Helena-May are bound to get your feet tapping in this wonderful nod to nostalgia!
Queen's Selection Disco
Friday July 15th
Beach Hotel 5p.m. till 7p.m.
Queen's Selection Disco for Pendine Carnival.
Free food - children's entertainment by 'Little Monsters' - All Welcome
Tuesday 12 July 2011
Fresh concern as family pets vanish
MISSING family pets in the Pendine area have sparked memories of the sickening mutilation of cats.
For the third time in recent years, a number of pets have gone missing in the small village.
On previous occasions cats had been reported missing, two years before the mutilated bodies of three pets were found in the Pendine area. Shockingly, two of those cats had their heads and tails cut off.
Speaking about the latest incidents, former community councillor Julie Jones said her own ginger and white cat, Charity, had been missing for five weeks while a neighbour's grey and white cat had also disappeared.
Julie, who has lost cats before, said: "I find this very strange; she goes out at night but she's always here in the morning.
"She went missing weeks ago, she's just disappeared into thin air."
She said another cat, a pregnant grey and white female belonging to a local woman, had also gone.
Guinea pigs and rabbits have also been taken from neighbouring Llanmiloe.
Julie said: "When I've been putting up posters all this came out, there's one or two cats missing in Wood End as well, and guinea pigs and rabbits are missing.
"These are people's pets. Animals are actually missing, they are actually disappearing.
"At least you could see the evidence before, now there's no evidence at all."
Councillor Paul Bowring, of the Spring Well pub, said his son's girlfriend had lost two guinea pigs.
He said: "It could be anybody. The cats do get out but guinea pigs and rabbits — they don't get out.
"I just think it's probably a one-off, an opportunist thing, I don't think there's anything sinister."
Julie Fitzsimmonds, of Laugharne's Spar shop, said there had been a rise in the number of missing animals posters in the Laugharne area.
"We've had quite a lot of animals disappearing in the area.
"We have had lots of notices up in the shop, at one time three cats and four dogs.
"They've all come down but we did have a lot of them up, we did have a spate, they were all over the notice board."
RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben said the animal welfare group had not received any calls about disappearing animals.
However, he said that anyone who has lost pets in the area should contact the RSPCA.
Concerned owners should ring 0300 1234999.
For the third time in recent years, a number of pets have gone missing in the small village.
On previous occasions cats had been reported missing, two years before the mutilated bodies of three pets were found in the Pendine area. Shockingly, two of those cats had their heads and tails cut off.
Speaking about the latest incidents, former community councillor Julie Jones said her own ginger and white cat, Charity, had been missing for five weeks while a neighbour's grey and white cat had also disappeared.
Julie, who has lost cats before, said: "I find this very strange; she goes out at night but she's always here in the morning.
"She went missing weeks ago, she's just disappeared into thin air."
She said another cat, a pregnant grey and white female belonging to a local woman, had also gone.
Guinea pigs and rabbits have also been taken from neighbouring Llanmiloe.
Julie said: "When I've been putting up posters all this came out, there's one or two cats missing in Wood End as well, and guinea pigs and rabbits are missing.
"These are people's pets. Animals are actually missing, they are actually disappearing.
"At least you could see the evidence before, now there's no evidence at all."
Councillor Paul Bowring, of the Spring Well pub, said his son's girlfriend had lost two guinea pigs.
He said: "It could be anybody. The cats do get out but guinea pigs and rabbits — they don't get out.
"I just think it's probably a one-off, an opportunist thing, I don't think there's anything sinister."
Julie Fitzsimmonds, of Laugharne's Spar shop, said there had been a rise in the number of missing animals posters in the Laugharne area.
"We've had quite a lot of animals disappearing in the area.
"We have had lots of notices up in the shop, at one time three cats and four dogs.
"They've all come down but we did have a lot of them up, we did have a spate, they were all over the notice board."
RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben said the animal welfare group had not received any calls about disappearing animals.
However, he said that anyone who has lost pets in the area should contact the RSPCA.
Concerned owners should ring 0300 1234999.
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Mervyn Cooper Retires
It's a pipe and slippers for Mervyn Cooper as he retires once again, after working the last 2 years at Morfa Bay. Prior to 2009 Merv had worked at Morfa Bay for 18 years. He decided to retire in October 2008 but he persuaded himself to put in a bit more service at H.M.S. Morfa. Finally though he has hung up his boots. Merv, his partner Rae and Rocky are moving to Plymouth and everybody at Morfa Bay and the Springwell wish them all the best in their new life down in Oggy land.
Merv is seen having a final run ashore with his oppos at the Springwell.
Canolfan Plant Sir Gar/Carmarthen Children's Centre.
Saturday, July 9th MORFA BAY ADVENTURE Clifton Street, Laugharne presents an AMERICANA EVENING with THE TWO FAT CYCLISTS. Live Music with guest appearances from Uncle Lyndonand Jackie the fiddle, Food plus much much more.Tickets: £10 FANCY DRESS OPTIONAL but put some denim on if your struggling or wear a hat! All monies raised will be donated to a local charity project, Canolfan Plant Sir Gar/Carmarthen Children's Centre.
The aim of the project is to create a facility where sick children can be treated, with the support of their families in a family friendly environment. This then would end the days of constant visits to hospitals across the principality where various specialists were located, and would allow families to receive all of their treatments in one centrally located facility: canolfanplantsirgar.org.uk
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