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Wednesday 31 August 2011
Answers demanded over £4m of public cash pumped into failed worm feed firm - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
Answers demanded over £4m of public cash pumped into failed worm feed firm - Wales News - News - WalesOnline: "AN INQUIRY is under way after millions of pounds of public money was pumped into a worm feed business that has now collapsed.
Dragon Feeds was set up to develop a sustainable alternative to fishmeal for the commercial sector and received almost £4m in grants authorised by the Welsh Government."
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Dragon Feeds was set up to develop a sustainable alternative to fishmeal for the commercial sector and received almost £4m in grants authorised by the Welsh Government."
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COASTEERING SESSIONS NOW ON AT MORFA BAY ADVENTURE
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 2nd
Leaving Pendine 0930 - Discounts available for small groups.
Please phone 01994 453588 for more information.
Sunday 28 August 2011
St Clears Times: ST CLEARS - LAUGHARNE - BANCYFELIN - PENDINE NEWS
St Clears Times: ST CLEARS - LAUGHARNE - BANCYFELIN - PENDINE NEWS: "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."
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St Clears Times: ST CLEARS - LAUGHARNE - BANCYFELIN - PENDINE NEWS
St Clears Times: ST CLEARS - LAUGHARNE - BANCYFELIN - PENDINE NEWS: "The annual carnival took place at Pendine today. Loads of colour and representation of celebrity and politics. Report in the Carmarthen Journal this or next week. "
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St Clears Times: ST CLEARS - LAUGHARNE - BANCYFELIN - PENDINE NEWS
St Clears Times: ST CLEARS - LAUGHARNE - BANCYFELIN - PENDINE NEWS: "Congratulations to Mike Phillips. He has been selected as part of the Welsh rugby team for the forthcoming rugby world cup in New Zealand. The St. Clears Times team wishes Mike and all the team the best of luck."
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Friday 26 August 2011
BEACH RUGBY - 15TH YEAR
Pendine has had a beach rugby tournament since 1997 when over a thousand Primary school children played this fast moving game.
The tradition has been kept going by the WALES TOUCH ASSOCIATION.
www.walestouch.co.uk
Pendine Sands Touch tournament. Entries are now open for Pendine Sands 2011. Men's and Ladies on Saturday 27 August, Mixed on Sunday 28 August. This tournament is getting more and more popular
Thursday 25 August 2011
Petrol-head beats land speed record - in a Smart car | Macclesfield Express - menmedia.co.uk
Petrol-head beats land speed record - in a Smart car | Macclesfield Express - menmedia.co.uk: "A motor-sport enthusiast has set three new British land speed records – in the car he uses to do the shopping.
Petrol-head Graeme Smith, 40, from Macclesfield, achieved the feats in a tiny one litre Smart car, on the ground where Sir Malcolm Campbell set the world land speed record in 1927.
A research scientist at Astra Zeneca in Alderley Edge, Graeme races small sports cars as a hobby and has won the Caterham Graduates championship four times.
He said he had been determined to set a land speed record after idolising Campbell and his son Donald as a youngster.
Graeme is now set to be confirmed as the speed record holder in a Class G diesel car – with an engine capacity of between 750 and 1100cc. He noticed no one had ever attempted the record in that class, so decided to travel up to Pendine Sands in South Wales to give it a go.
He tagged along with the Bluebird Electric team which was attempting to set a new record for an electric car, driven by Malcolm Campbell’s great-grandson Joe Wales.
"
This is South Wales | Second World War museum in a shed bid submitted to planners
This is South Wales | Second World War museum in a shed bid submitted to planners: "PLANS to site a Second World War museum in Laugharne, which could have a potential audience of half a million, have been submitted to Carmarthenshire Council.
The application to convert a 1930s corrugated steel shed, known as Bellevue Garage, in the township's Clifton Street to a museum have been submitted by owner Andrew Isaacs through agent Carl Thornton of Sarnau Design.
The retrospective application seeks a change of use for the building, known locally as the tin shed.
Work on the museum in the shed started in January 2010 and finished in July 2011.
The shed has already held several informal displays of Second World War memorabilia.
The museum proposal itself is a collaboration between Andrew Isaacs, a community councillor in Laugharne, and Seimon Pugh-Jones, a cameraman and photographer with a keen interest in World War Two."
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The application to convert a 1930s corrugated steel shed, known as Bellevue Garage, in the township's Clifton Street to a museum have been submitted by owner Andrew Isaacs through agent Carl Thornton of Sarnau Design.
The retrospective application seeks a change of use for the building, known locally as the tin shed.
Work on the museum in the shed started in January 2010 and finished in July 2011.
The shed has already held several informal displays of Second World War memorabilia.
The museum proposal itself is a collaboration between Andrew Isaacs, a community councillor in Laugharne, and Seimon Pugh-Jones, a cameraman and photographer with a keen interest in World War Two."
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Wednesday 24 August 2011
This is South Wales | Mountainous task helps out unit
This is South Wales | Mountainous task helps out unit: "A GROUP of women have tackled the Alps in a bid to raise thousands of pounds for Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.
Michelle Gardener, of Pendine, along with Sylvia Howells, from Carmarthen, were joined by eight friends on the five day trek along the Haute Route — a spectacular and strenuous high-level trek across the French and Swiss Alps. The trek was for the hospital's breast care unit."
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Wales Touch Association
Pendine Sands, 27-28 August in Pendine on the beach (full 6v6 touch played on hard sand, not beach touch). Pack your camping gear for "THE social Touch comp of the year". Contact Kevin Hobbs.
www.walestouch.co.uk
Pendine Sands Touch tournament. Entries are now open for Pendine Sands 2011. Men's and Ladies on Saturday 27 August, Mixed on Sunday 28 August. This tournament is getting more and more popular and spaces are limited...
Tuesday 23 August 2011
Pendine , atlas everglade, 2001 2 bed static caravan . - Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan - Caravans | Ad Trader Local Free Ads
Pendine , atlas everglade, 2001 2 bed static caravan . - Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan - Caravans | Ad Trader Local Free Ads: £6,000
2 bedroom static caravan, 2001 sited at Pendine Sands Holiday park Carmarthenshire. lovely views , large plot, decking and garden area, 2 minutes walk to the beach, shops , pubs and entertainment complex. indoor swimming pool , kids clubs all on site. Tel: 07039 591 307
Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44
Pendine: COASTEERING SESSIONS NOW ON BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT
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Wednesday August 24th
Thursday August 25th
Still places left. Leaving Morfa Bay Adventure 11 a.m.
Cost includes transport to and from venue, all safety equipment, tuition etc.
Please phone for more information.
Booking essential! 01994 453588 morfabay.com
£1000.00 pendine open competition - World Sea Fishing Forums
£1000.00 pendine open competition - World Sea Fishing Forums: £1000.00 pendine open competition
good morning anglers our club has just completed the details for our annual open fishing competition for this year, and have we have done for the last two years we have opted for pendine, along with the prize money there will be a top class raffle giving a total payout of over £1000.00. and as always we will be making a sizeable donation of the profits.to both the r.n.l.i. and the air ambulance. so please support us on the day. for more information you can either ring me on 01646698899.
good morning anglers our club has just completed the details for our annual open fishing competition for this year, and have we have done for the last two years we have opted for pendine, along with the prize money there will be a top class raffle giving a total payout of over £1000.00. and as always we will be making a sizeable donation of the profits.to both the r.n.l.i. and the air ambulance. so please support us on the day. for more information you can either ring me on 01646698899.
Monday 22 August 2011
COASTEERING SESSIONS NOW ON BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT | MorfaBay Adventure
Morfa Bay Adventure WalesTuesday August 23rd
Wednesday August 24th
Thursday August 25th
Still places left. Leaving Morfa Bay Adventure 11 a.m.
Cost includes transport to and from venue, all safety equipment, tuition etc.
Please phone for more information.
Booking essential! 01994 453588 morfabay.com
Sunday 21 August 2011
A Picture Tour around Pendine and Llanmiloe, Carmarthenshire
An illustrated Picture Tour around Pendine and Llanmiloe, Carmarthenshire, with music. Featuring beaches, church and chapels, Speed Museum, Land Speed Record, etc.
I have also found a pamphlet referring to the sighting of a mermaid at Pendine in 1603 - you can read the whole story at http://www.gtj.org.uk/en/small/item/GTJ64526//view/1/
Saturday 20 August 2011
Friday 19 August 2011
Llanmiloe Gala Day
Annual Gala Day Pendine AFC Gala Day will be held on Saturday August 20th at Llanmiloe playing fields. Festivities start at noon with free entry to all daytime attractions which include kids and adult friendlies, licensed bar, treasure hunt, stalls, rides, bouncy castle, wheel of fortune, bingo, refreshments and much more.
Wednesday 17 August 2011
Carmarthen Men with strong links to Pendine
How to survive a tsunami: a man, an orange ball and a Niagara Falls plunge - Local News - News - General - The Border Mail: "WOULD you be willing to plunge 60 metres over Niagara Falls in a capsule?
Steve Stone would.
The Wodonga man will be a lab rat for a tsunami survival capsule designed by a friend Julian Sharpe, an engineer and Boeing aircraft designer living in the US."
Steve Stone would.
The Wodonga man will be a lab rat for a tsunami survival capsule designed by a friend Julian Sharpe, an engineer and Boeing aircraft designer living in the US."
BBC - Wales Nature: Record attempt foiled by jellyfish
BBC - Wales Nature: Record attempt foiled by jellyfish: "It's not every day you go to the beach and stumble across a world record attempt...
On Sunday I visited Pendine sands for the annual beach meeting of the Carmarthenshire Karate Club (as you do) but at the other end of the beach, father and son team, Don and Joe Wales were attempting to smash the UK electric land speed record.
Crowds of spectators, press and news camera crews had gathered, all watching and waiting to see if Joe could break the previous record set by his father of 137 mph in 2000.
As we watched, the team was returning to the starting point. It was quite a dramatic sight as several trucks and support vehicles shimmered along the sand with their headlights on. But as they drew nearer it became clear that the record attempt had failed."
Bluebird electric land speed record attempt ends in disaster — Autoblog Green
Bluebird electric land speed record attempt ends in disaster — Autoblog Green: "An attempt to smash the UK's electric vehicle land speed record on Saturday reportedly ended in disaster as the Bluebird was badly damaged following an impact with a pothole. Foul weather limited visibility and, according to reports, a pothole, led to the near-catastrophic incident.
Piloted by Joseph Wales, the electric Bluebird set out to break the UK's existing 137-miles-per-hour electric vehicle speed record set back in 2000, but Mother Nature put Wales' skills to the test. The first leg of the Bluebird's trial run at Pendine Sands in Wales went as planned, but the return leg didn't."
Piloted by Joseph Wales, the electric Bluebird set out to break the UK's existing 137-miles-per-hour electric vehicle speed record set back in 2000, but Mother Nature put Wales' skills to the test. The first leg of the Bluebird's trial run at Pendine Sands in Wales went as planned, but the return leg didn't."
Tuesday 16 August 2011
Llanmiloe Gala Day
Annual Gala Day Pendine AFC Gala Day will be held on Saturday at Llanmiloe playing fields. Festivities start at noon with free entry to all daytime attractions which include kids and adult friendlies, licensed bar, treasure hunt, stalls, rides, bouncy castle, wheel of fortune, bingo, refreshments and much more.
Monday 15 August 2011
BBC News - Leatherback turtle sightings up in west and north Wales
BBC News - Leatherback turtle sightings up in west and north Wales: "Reported sightings of leatherback turtles are increasing off Wales, with the reptiles thought to be drawn by high numbers of jellyfish.
Three sightings have been reported in recent days, in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, north Pembrokeshire and Anglesey.
Dr Peter Richardson, of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), said Wales' waters were currently 'turtle heaven'.
The turtles nest in the Caribbean before travelling to UK waters to feed."
Three sightings have been reported in recent days, in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, north Pembrokeshire and Anglesey.
Dr Peter Richardson, of the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), said Wales' waters were currently 'turtle heaven'.
The turtles nest in the Caribbean before travelling to UK waters to feed."
Pendine: COASTEERING SESSIONS NOW ON BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DI...
Pendine: COASTEERING SESSIONS NOW ON BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DI...: "Friday August 19th
Coasteering with Morfa Bay Adventure
morfabay.com
Ring for details 01994 453588
Booking essential."
Coasteering with Morfa Bay Adventure
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Ring for details 01994 453588
Booking essential."
BBC News - Bluebird team vow to return to Pendine for speed bid
BBC News - Bluebird team vow to return to Pendine for speed bid: "Sir Malcolm Campbell's grandson has vowed to return to the beach where his own son failed to smash the UK land speed record for an electric car.
Joe Wales was trying to break the 137mph record held by his father Don when Bluebird Electric hit a pothole at Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire."
Sunday 14 August 2011
BBC News - Electric car speed record attempt hits Pendine pothole
BBC News - Electric car speed record attempt hits Pendine pothole: "14 August 2011 Last updated at 17:29 Help
The great-grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell's attempt to smash the UK land speed record for an electric car was ended by a pothole on a beach.
Joe Wales veered off course and Bluebird Electric hit a pothole at Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire.
Mr Wales, 19, said he was airborne for a moment before the car crashed into the sand. He was trying to break the 137mph record held by his father Don, who was himself looking to break his own record."
The great-grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell's attempt to smash the UK land speed record for an electric car was ended by a pothole on a beach.
Joe Wales veered off course and Bluebird Electric hit a pothole at Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire.
Mr Wales, 19, said he was airborne for a moment before the car crashed into the sand. He was trying to break the 137mph record held by his father Don, who was himself looking to break his own record."
This is South Wales | Owner didn't clean up
This is South Wales | Owner didn't clean up: "A DOG owner has been fined £75 for failing to clean up after her pet during a Poop Scoop Week event in Pendine.
The 48-year-old woman from Llanelli was issued with a fixed penalty notice of £75 by the council's environmental enforcement officers.
They were on patrol in the area at the time of the incident which happened at the mini golf course near the Museum of Speed where children were playing.
Failure to pay could lead to prosecution in the magistrates' court and a fine of up to £1,000. The incident occurred during a National Poop Scoop Week 2011 event to raise awareness on dog fouling and its consequences.
On July 28, the council's poop scoop team were in the village with information and advice and free poop bags.
On the same day a 41-year–old woman was also issued with a fixed penalty notice of £75 for throwing litter.
She was seen by officers throwing a cigarette end near the Museum of Speed."
The 48-year-old woman from Llanelli was issued with a fixed penalty notice of £75 by the council's environmental enforcement officers.
They were on patrol in the area at the time of the incident which happened at the mini golf course near the Museum of Speed where children were playing.
Failure to pay could lead to prosecution in the magistrates' court and a fine of up to £1,000. The incident occurred during a National Poop Scoop Week 2011 event to raise awareness on dog fouling and its consequences.
On July 28, the council's poop scoop team were in the village with information and advice and free poop bags.
On the same day a 41-year–old woman was also issued with a fixed penalty notice of £75 for throwing litter.
She was seen by officers throwing a cigarette end near the Museum of Speed."
Team attempt to smash speed record at Pendine Sands - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
Team attempt to smash speed record at Pendine Sands - Wales News - News - WalesOnline: "A BID to smash a land speed record on a West Wales beach was gearing up for a fresh assault today after a runaway dog and bad weather scuppered yesterday’s attempts.
Don Wales, 50, the grandson of racing motorist Sir Malcolm Campbell, is this weekend aiming to break the 137mph UK electric vehicle record set by his Bluebird team in 2000.
But yesterday’s attempt to reach 150mph racing at Pendine Sands failed after Wales was unable to get more than one run owing to poor weather.
Shaun Curnow, from the Bluebird Land Speed Record attempt, said: “As far as I know there wasn’t any records set.”"
Don Wales, 50, the grandson of racing motorist Sir Malcolm Campbell, is this weekend aiming to break the 137mph UK electric vehicle record set by his Bluebird team in 2000.
But yesterday’s attempt to reach 150mph racing at Pendine Sands failed after Wales was unable to get more than one run owing to poor weather.
Shaun Curnow, from the Bluebird Land Speed Record attempt, said: “As far as I know there wasn’t any records set.”"
Friday 12 August 2011
Video: ‘Gulp’ Stop-motion Animation | PRI's The World
Video: ‘Gulp’ Stop-motion Animation | PRI's The World: "For the Geo Quiz we are looking for a beach in southern Wales. It stretches out for seven miles and is really flat. In the early 1900s, this stretch of flat, firm sand was considered the safest place in Britain to race cars and motorcycles. Today, it hosts an annual rock music festival attended by bands from all over Britain. And this week, some film-makers set the record for the largest stop-motion animation set."
Wales.com - Is it a bird? Is it a plane?...
Wales.com - Is it a bird? Is it a plane?...: "It is in fact one of the Worlds fastest electric cars! Don Wales will try to break the 137mph land speed record for electric cars this weekend at Carmarthenshire’s Pendine sands.
Don is in good company when it comes to setting speed records, his late grandfather Sir Malcolm Campbell and uncle Donald Campbell both hold world speed records, and when it comes to location, he couldn’t have picked a better spot!
Pendine sands has a rich history when it comes to setting land speed records, with a number of attempts made there in the early parts of the 20th century, today Pendine sands is still a site for rally events as well as events such as kite buggying!"
Don is in good company when it comes to setting speed records, his late grandfather Sir Malcolm Campbell and uncle Donald Campbell both hold world speed records, and when it comes to location, he couldn’t have picked a better spot!
Pendine sands has a rich history when it comes to setting land speed records, with a number of attempts made there in the early parts of the 20th century, today Pendine sands is still a site for rally events as well as events such as kite buggying!"
TENBY TODAY | NEWS | Bluebird Electric powers up with Bluestone | 2011
TENBY TODAY | NEWS | Bluebird Electric powers up with Bluestone | 2011: "Bluebird Electric, the challenger for the world electric-powered land speed record, has joined forces with Pembrokeshire’s Bluestone National Park Resort to celebrate 100 years of the epic motor-racing brand.
As the latest electric-powered Bluebird car begins speed tests and a potential UK record-attempt at Pendine Sands this weekend (August 13-14), Bluestone National Park Resort, near Narberth, has become an official partner to celebrate the racing car’s historic heritage in Pembrokeshire."
Don Wales targets electric land speed record as warm up for attempt on 500mph barrier | Mail Online
Don Wales targets electric land speed record as warm up for attempt on 500mph barrier | Mail Online: "The grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell is hoping to smash the UK electric land speed record.
Don Wales, 50, and his Bluebird team will try this weekend to break the 137mph barrier, which Wales set in 2000.
Wales is hoping to reach a speed in excess of 150mph when he races at Pendine Sands, in Carmarthenshire, South Wales."
Don Wales, 50, and his Bluebird team will try this weekend to break the 137mph barrier, which Wales set in 2000.
Wales is hoping to reach a speed in excess of 150mph when he races at Pendine Sands, in Carmarthenshire, South Wales."
Thursday 11 August 2011
BBC News - Electric car Bluebird's record bid at Pendine in Wales
BBC News - Electric car Bluebird's record bid at Pendine in Wales: "The grandson of a famous speed enthusiast is attempting to break the UK land speed record for electric cars on a Carmarthenshire beach.
Don Wales, whose late grandfather Sir Malcolm Campbell and uncle Donald Campbell both hold world speed records, will try to break the 137mph barrier at Pendine Sands.
He will compete against his son Joe in the speed bid this weekend.
The team hopes to bid for the world speed record in 2013.
The vehicle is being tested at at Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton, on Thursday afternoon.
Sir Malcolm Campbell himself set a record in a combustion engine on the same beach, Pendine Sands, with a speed of 146mph in 1924.
His son and Mr Wales' uncle, Donald Campbell, took the water speed record to 152 mph in 1950, but died in a further attempt in 1967."
Bristol University | News from the University | Land speed record
Bristol University | News from the University | Land speed record: "An attempt to beat a UK land speed record this weekend is being fuelled by the expertise of electrical engineers at the University of Bristol.
Professor Phil Mellor and a team of PhD Electrical Engineering students will be heading to Pendine Sands in South Wales to see for themselves whether the Bluebird electric car is up to speed.
Bluebird Electric set the current UK Electric Land Speed Record of 137mph in 2000 and it’s hoping to achieve speeds of 150mph this weekend.
Behind the wheel will be Don Wales, who is a descendant of the Campbell family which has amassed over 30 speed records on both land and water over the last 100 years since the first Bluebird race car was built in 1911.
Don’s grandfather was legendary driver Sir Malcolm Campbell who broke the world land speed record on nine occasions between 1924 and 1935, three times at Pendine Sands."
Professor Phil Mellor and a team of PhD Electrical Engineering students will be heading to Pendine Sands in South Wales to see for themselves whether the Bluebird electric car is up to speed.
Bluebird Electric set the current UK Electric Land Speed Record of 137mph in 2000 and it’s hoping to achieve speeds of 150mph this weekend.
Behind the wheel will be Don Wales, who is a descendant of the Campbell family which has amassed over 30 speed records on both land and water over the last 100 years since the first Bluebird race car was built in 1911.
Don’s grandfather was legendary driver Sir Malcolm Campbell who broke the world land speed record on nine occasions between 1924 and 1935, three times at Pendine Sands."
BBC News - Electric car Bluebird's record bid at Pendine in Wales
BBC News - Electric car Bluebird's record bid at Pendine in Wales: "The grandson of a famous speed enthusiast is attempting to break the UK land speed record for electric cars on a Carmarthenshire beach.
Don Wales, whose late grandfather Sir Malcolm Campbell and uncle Donald Campbell both hold world speed records, will try to break the 137mph barrier at Pendine Sands."
Don Wales, whose late grandfather Sir Malcolm Campbell and uncle Donald Campbell both hold world speed records, will try to break the 137mph barrier at Pendine Sands."
Family record attempt for Bluebird - UK, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk
Family record attempt for Bluebird - UK, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk: "The grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell is hoping to smash the UK electric land speed record.
Don Wales, 50, and his Bluebird team will try this weekend to break the 137mph barrier, which Wales set in 2000.
Wales is hoping to reach a speed in excess of 150mph when he races at Pendine Sands, in Carmarthenshire,"
Don Wales, 50, and his Bluebird team will try this weekend to break the 137mph barrier, which Wales set in 2000.
Wales is hoping to reach a speed in excess of 150mph when he races at Pendine Sands, in Carmarthenshire,"
Wednesday 10 August 2011
Welcome to the South Wales League Website for 2011.
Home: "AUGUST 13th & 14th 2011 - Fastest Person on Welsh Grass
- 1 Meeting over 2 days - but drivers can opt to race one day only.
- Hosted at the Castle Lloyd Raceway a week after the Men's Nationals.
- For more details on this event, visit the FPoWG page."
- For more details on this event, visit the FPoWG page."
Carmarthenshire, Wales: the perfect break - Telegraph
Carmarthenshire, Wales: the perfect break - Telegraph: "In Laugharne, where the River Taf flows out to the sea and where Dylan Thomas and his family lived for a while in 'this timeless, mild, beguiling island of a town'. His house and writing shed are open to visitors, and both are arranged just as he would have had them (01994 427 420; www.dylanthomasboathouse.com, adult £3.75). Laugharne castle is at its most imposing from the beach below – where you can picnic, with benches thoughtfully provided, or set off for coastal walks – (see www.discovercarmarthenshire.com for the routes).
Nearby are the great flat sands of Pendine, where Amy Johnson took off to fly non-stop to America and Malcolm Campbell broke several land speed records in Blue Bird. For relaxing and sunbathing, my favourite beach is below the pretty Victorian resort of Llansteffan – with yet another castle to explore – or try the dune-backed Cefn Sidan sands on the eastern flank of Carmarthen Bay, with views across to the Gower Peninsula. It's backed by Pembrey Country Park, with a good adventure playground, cycle tracks, a toboggan run and wildlife trails."
Nearby are the great flat sands of Pendine, where Amy Johnson took off to fly non-stop to America and Malcolm Campbell broke several land speed records in Blue Bird. For relaxing and sunbathing, my favourite beach is below the pretty Victorian resort of Llansteffan – with yet another castle to explore – or try the dune-backed Cefn Sidan sands on the eastern flank of Carmarthen Bay, with views across to the Gower Peninsula. It's backed by Pembrey Country Park, with a good adventure playground, cycle tracks, a toboggan run and wildlife trails."
Tuesday 9 August 2011
Honour Motorsport Sponsors UK EV Landspeed Record Attempt
Honour Motorsport Sponsors UK EV Landspeed Record Attempt: "LONDON – Aug 9, 2011: Honour Motorsport Limited is proud to announce their sponsorship of the Bluebird Electric’s team attempt to break the UK landspeed record for an electric vehicle at Pendine Sands, South Wales, on 13 and 14 August, 2011. The automotive corporate and events specialist is providing resources and insurance cover for the two-day speed trials. The event will see nine-time landspeed record holder and driver, Don Wales, bid to surpass the current target of 137 mph set in 2000, as well as the first ever top speed of 146 mph reached in a combustion-engined Bluebird car by his grandfather, Sir Malcolm Campbell MBE, on the same shores of Carmathen Bay in 1924."
Monday 8 August 2011
This is Staffordshire | Fresh bid to beat UK speed record
This is Staffordshire | Fresh bid to beat UK speed record: "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 four mile stretch of beach at Pendine Sands, South Wales on August 13 and 14."
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - Bluebird speed - Pocket-lint
WEBSITE OF THE DAY - Bluebird speed - Pocket-lint: "Think the world moves pretty fast? Think again."
Land for sale, Carmarthenshire, Pendine - Ref: 9561628
Land for sale, Carmarthenshire, Pendine - Ref: 9561628: "Land for sale:
Pendine,Carmarthenshire"
Pendine,Carmarthenshire"
Saturday 6 August 2011
Balmoral, Pendine, Carmarthen - 2 bedroom flat to rent £104 pw - f47935f66b924abcb0216a26b77dae3c
Balmoral, Pendine, Carmarthen - 2 bedroom flat to rent £104 pw - f47935f66b924abcb0216a26b77dae3c: "A Ground Floor Flat in the popular seaside resort of Pendine consisting of Kitchen, Dining room, Lounge, 2 Bedroom and a Wet room, Patio door to decking in back garden, PVCu Double glazing, To let unfurnished on an Assured Short-hold Tenancy for 6 months at 450 pcm. Application Fees Apply, Bond required 450 No Pets
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A Ground Floor Flat in the popular seaside resort of Pendine with fitted Kitchen, Dining room, Lounge, 2 Bedroom and a Wet room, Patio door to decking in the garden, PVCu Double glazing, New economy 10 central heating, On road parking, Sea views, and within walking distance of all amenities, Regular bus service to main towns,"
Description
A Ground Floor Flat in the popular seaside resort of Pendine with fitted Kitchen, Dining room, Lounge, 2 Bedroom and a Wet room, Patio door to decking in the garden, PVCu Double glazing, New economy 10 central heating, On road parking, Sea views, and within walking distance of all amenities, Regular bus service to main towns,"
Gulp, the World’s Largest Animation, Shot on a Smartphone - DesignTAXI.com
Gulp, the World’s Largest Animation, Shot on a Smartphone - DesignTAXI.com: "After filming the world’s smallest stop-motion animation, Dot, the same team decided to create the world’s largest stop-motion animation.
Gulp is created by Sumo Science at Aardman Animation Studios, and was shot on a 12-megapixel Nokia N8 smartphone.
Three phones were raised up in a cherry-picker on Pendine Beach, South Wales, UK, to capture the 11,000 square feet area, of the fisherman’s mishaps. Sand sculptures used in the animation were created by Sand In Your Eye sand sculpting team."
The Nokia N8 stars in Gulp, the world's largest stop-motion film | NokNok.tv
The Nokia N8 stars in Gulp, the world's largest stop-motion film | NokNok.tv: "If you wanted to make the world's largest stop-motion animated movie, and you had a choice of any cameraphone in the world to shoot it on, which phone would you choose? Well, of course – it would have to be the Nokia N8, woudn't it?"
Friday 5 August 2011
TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Pendine and District Bowling Club
TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Pendine and District Bowling Club: "WHITLAND 85
PENDINE 77
Over a week ago, Pendine with a skip and two leads unavailable due to work or holidays, had to juggle their rinks to face Whitland on their green in an evening match.
On rink one, DKT’s regular rink was opposed by Colin and son Phil’s lads. Pendine’s quartet went out of the blocks in top gear with some superb bowls from lead Colin Thomas and second Curt Rance, added to by Dave Bosier and DKT, who were 13-0 up after five ends and 18-7 up after 10. Whitland rallied winning five ends on the trot, but then the match saw Pendine galvanise over the last seven ends to win 31-18.
Rink two had Geoff Hale move from third to skip in place of the unavailable Malcolm Thomas and lead Don James promoted to third to face Glyndwr Thomas’s rink of John R. Denny and Beano. Geoff’s lads bowled exceedingly well to hold a good Whitland rink to 18-18 on the 20th end, but dropped four on the last to lose 18-22."
PENDINE 77
Over a week ago, Pendine with a skip and two leads unavailable due to work or holidays, had to juggle their rinks to face Whitland on their green in an evening match.
On rink one, DKT’s regular rink was opposed by Colin and son Phil’s lads. Pendine’s quartet went out of the blocks in top gear with some superb bowls from lead Colin Thomas and second Curt Rance, added to by Dave Bosier and DKT, who were 13-0 up after five ends and 18-7 up after 10. Whitland rallied winning five ends on the trot, but then the match saw Pendine galvanise over the last seven ends to win 31-18.
Rink two had Geoff Hale move from third to skip in place of the unavailable Malcolm Thomas and lead Don James promoted to third to face Glyndwr Thomas’s rink of John R. Denny and Beano. Geoff’s lads bowled exceedingly well to hold a good Whitland rink to 18-18 on the 20th end, but dropped four on the last to lose 18-22."
Thursday 4 August 2011
St Clears Times: Pendine Carnival
St Clears Times: Pendine Carnival: "Pendine Carnival
29/07/11
Pendine carnival will be held on 13th August. Fancy dress, stalls, entertainment, good food and music."
29/07/11
Pendine carnival will be held on 13th August. Fancy dress, stalls, entertainment, good food and music."
Small fish in a big river « Adventures in Lycra
Small fish in a big river « Adventures in Lycra: "I awoke thus morning to the pitter-patter of raindrops on my tent. Unzipping the front I could see the surrounding hills shrouded in thick cloud and a steady stream of rain bouncing off the ground. So ensued my first morning of wading through the mud, packing my soaking tent into the panniers and putting on my warm cycling gear."
Graffiti Art Workshops and Commissions: Bits and pieces
Graffiti Art Workshops and Commissions: Bits and pieces: "A selection of what I've been up to over the last couple of weeks. Including visits to Glyncoch, Pendine, Bargoed, Cardiff, Lansbury Park and Tonypandy."
This is South Wales | Set for speed bid
This is South Wales | Set for speed bid: "SPEED record attempts at Pendine are expected to go ahead next weekend.
The Bluebird Electric team will attempt to break the UK Land Speed Record on Pendine Sands on the weekend of August 13 and 14.
Last month the attempt was aborted when a vital component was not delivered in time.
The car is to be driven by Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell.
Mr Wales set the current UK record for electric cars at 137mph."
The Bluebird Electric team will attempt to break the UK Land Speed Record on Pendine Sands on the weekend of August 13 and 14.
Last month the attempt was aborted when a vital component was not delivered in time.
The car is to be driven by Don Wales, grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell.
Mr Wales set the current UK record for electric cars at 137mph."
Stroll, scurry or scamper and help save lives at sea with the RNLI | Welsh Icons News
Stroll, scurry or scamper and help save lives at sea with the RNLI | Welsh Icons News: "The RNLI Summer Series fun run events have proven a big hit across the country, so the charity that saves lives at sea have organized extra dates across south and west Wales for those who missed out the first time round.
The RNLI are looking for runners and strollers to take part in a sponsored 10K and 5K fun runs at Pendine Sands and Newport Sands this August. RNLI runners and supporters will be ready at the running line at Newport Sands on 18 August at 6:30pm; and the fundraising event at Pendine Sands, which was originally planned for 31st July, will now take place at 11am on Saturday 27 August."
Wednesday 3 August 2011
Pendine Beach | Most Watched Today | The Best Online Videos
Pendine Beach | Most Watched Today | The Best Online Videos: "This stop motion animation called ‘Gulp’ by Sumo Science at Aardman is the World’s largest stop motion animation. The short film was shot entirely at Pendine Beach in South Wales, with a Nokia N8 cell phone which has a 12 megapixel camera. The largest scene is over 11,000 square feet making it the largest stop-motion animation set.
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Llanmiloe nr Pendine [7220] | Sightings
Llanmiloe nr Pendine [7220] | Sightings: "5 Spotted Flycatcher A contractor had just phoned to say he`d be an hour late, so I wandered into the small park/playing field area S of Llanmiloe. At the SW corner, there was a spotted flycatcher with a white butterfly in its beak, with about 4 young in tow. Also, a tame family group of treecreepers nearby on an old poplar. I had hoped for a `hat trick` of breeding confirmations but nothing else was to be seen! There was a young buzzard calling nearby but I`d had that record last week! The point I`m making is that it`s not too late to make useful Atlas records as we near the end of the survey."
BBC News - Port Talbot ragworm firm Dragon Feeds in liquidation
BBC News - Port Talbot ragworm firm Dragon Feeds in liquidation: "A controversial ragworm farm which has received more than £1m of public money has gone into liquidation.
Dragon Feeds, which has its headquarters in Port Talbot, was set up to develop a sustainable alternative to fishmeal for the commercial sector.
There were plans to create 70 jobs has build 270 ponds on Laugharne marshes in Carmerthenshire, but it is thought less than 10 people were employed.
Liquidators HR Harris and Partners confirmed the firm was in liquidation.
The Welsh Government said the Dragon Feeds received a £1.03m grant from the Welsh European Funding Office, and it would try and recover the money.
Ragworm is used to make fish food for the commercial sector and is a source of protein.
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This is obviously a very sad day for all those who have lost jobs at the Dragon Feeds ragworm farm”
Simon Hart MP
Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire
Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire MP Simon Hart MP said: 'This is obviously a very sad day for all those who have lost jobs at the Dragon Feeds ragworm farm, but I have been investigating the funding of this project for more than a year and I think some urgent answers are now needed."
Dragon Feeds, which has its headquarters in Port Talbot, was set up to develop a sustainable alternative to fishmeal for the commercial sector.
There were plans to create 70 jobs has build 270 ponds on Laugharne marshes in Carmerthenshire, but it is thought less than 10 people were employed.
Liquidators HR Harris and Partners confirmed the firm was in liquidation.
The Welsh Government said the Dragon Feeds received a £1.03m grant from the Welsh European Funding Office, and it would try and recover the money.
Ragworm is used to make fish food for the commercial sector and is a source of protein.
Continue reading the main story
“
Start Quote
This is obviously a very sad day for all those who have lost jobs at the Dragon Feeds ragworm farm”
Simon Hart MP
Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire
Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire MP Simon Hart MP said: 'This is obviously a very sad day for all those who have lost jobs at the Dragon Feeds ragworm farm, but I have been investigating the funding of this project for more than a year and I think some urgent answers are now needed."
Tuesday 2 August 2011
COASTEERING SESSIONS NOW ON BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT | MorfaBay Adventure
COASTEERING SESSIONS NOW ON BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISSAPOINTMENT | MorfaBay Adventure: "Coasteering sessions now available for the summer period.
Why not get out there and try this exhilarating activity while taking in some spectacular views of the Pembrokeshire Coastline. One certainly not to be missed.
Call Jono on 01994 452 090 to book your place."
Why not get out there and try this exhilarating activity while taking in some spectacular views of the Pembrokeshire Coastline. One certainly not to be missed.
Call Jono on 01994 452 090 to book your place."
RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands - Pendine Sands Beach, Pendine | Saturday, 27 Aug
RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands - Pendine Sands Beach, Pendine | Saturday, 27 Aug: "RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands: Come and join in the RNLI Summer Series on Pendine Sands and help save a life at sea.
The RNLI have a 10k and 5k fun run taking place on the beach on Pendine Sands and all the money raised from the event will go to the local RNLI lifeguards.
For more information or the register, please contact Hannah on 0121 780 6960 or visit the website.
RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands at Pendine Sands Beach in Pendine, Carmarthenshire on Saturday, 27 August 2011.
For more information about RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands, please contact 0121 780 6960, or see event details on the left.
Been to RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands? Add your review or read other RNLI Summer Series, Pendine Sands reviews."
Welsh beach becomes world’s largest set for a stop-motion film | Metro.co.uk
Welsh beach becomes world’s largest set for a stop-motion film | Metro.co.uk
Look very carefully and you’ll realise that everything is not as it seems.
What at first looks like a child’s sand sculpture is actually a gigantic film set for a stop-motion animation feature.
What at first looks like a child’s sand sculpture is actually a gigantic film set for a stop-motion animation feature.
The beach is real – but so is the fisherman and the boat, filmed over a 1,000sq m (11,000sq ft) stretch of shore at Pendine Sands in South Wales – making it the world’s biggest set of its kind.
The short film was made by animators and student volunteers over just one week, using three Nokia N8 smartphones attached to a cherry picker 36m (118ft) in the air.
‘Gulp’, from Oscar-winning Wallace and Gromit creators Aardman Animations, is released today and tells the story of a lone fisherman who becomes fishfood himself before ... well, that would spoil the ending.
Co-director Will Studd said: ‘The film was a huge test of planning and coordination with mother nature. We were incredibly lucky with conditions and tide times – sometimes we got our final frame for the day just as the waves crashed in around our set.’
Prop designers built a life-size fishing boat, used by a ‘fisherman’ – pixelation artist William Todd. The fish, seagulls and sea were created with rakes.
Last year the team set the record for the world’s tiniest stop-motion character – a 9mm star called Dot.
Read more: http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/871193-welsh-beach-becomes-world-s-largest-set-for-a-stop-motion-film#ixzz1TuX15YZx
Council to save £79,000 in toilets transfer - Wales News - News - WalesOnline
Council to save £79,000 in toilets transfer - Wales News - News - WalesOnline: "HANDING over responsibility for the majority of the county’s public toilets is expected to save Carmarthenshire council £79,000.
All but five public toilets are again going to be run by town and community councils.
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.
It is the second time that Carmarthenshire 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 Councillor Philip Hughes, executive board member for the environment."
All but five public toilets are again going to be run by town and community councils.
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.
It is the second time that Carmarthenshire 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 Councillor Philip Hughes, executive board member for the environment."
Monday 1 August 2011
Bed & Breakfast - Walking Holidays
Bed & Breakfast - Walking Holidays: "Do you want to stay near a lovely, secluded beach? Yes? Then come to Marros! The beach could be just yours."
Chef - Pendine, Carmarthen (SA33) - Job: 51259327 - Totaljobs.com
Chef - Pendine, Carmarthen (SA33) - Job: 51259327 - Totaljobs.com: "Location: Pendine, Carmarthen (SA33) jobs Salary: £7.50 per hour Date posted: 01/08/2011 15:41Job type:Permanent Company:Dart Recruitment Contact: Lois Thomas Ref: Totaljobs/20459301 Job ID: 51259327"
Pendine Dash
Pendine Dash
Following on from last years very successful event the Pendine dash will take place on 14th Aug 2011. Starting and finishing at the Forge Hotel St Clears (A40) the route has already been planned! Come and join us we look forward to greeting old and new friends
Pembrokeshire MG Car Club was established in 2000. The club caters for MG cars of all ages from vintage up to current day versions. Membership comes from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion and this is recognised by the club in organising events in all these areas.
Following on from last years very successful event the Pendine dash will take place on 14th Aug 2011. Starting and finishing at the Forge Hotel St Clears (A40) the route has already been planned! Come and join us we look forward to greeting old and new friends
Pembrokeshire MG Car Club was established in 2000. The club caters for MG cars of all ages from vintage up to current day versions. Membership comes from Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion and this is recognised by the club in organising events in all these areas.
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4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale in Wood End, Pendine, Carmarthen, SA33
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