Pendine Half Marathon - Event Details - Runner's World:
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Friday 30 December 2011
Sea Angler
Sea Angler: "The Buzz Of Fishing A Storm Beach
Discover the bass and flounder fishing at Pendine beach."
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Discover the bass and flounder fishing at Pendine beach."
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Wednesday 28 December 2011
Tuesday 27 December 2011
BBC News - New promenade plan at land-speed record beach Pendine
BBC News - New promenade plan at land-speed record beach Pendine: "A village famous for its land-speed record attempts will see work start in the new year on a £500,000 project to improve the seafront.
A new promenade will be built at Pendine in Carmarthenshire, along with landscaping works.
Its seven-mile long beach has been used for various record attempts detailed in the village's Museum of Speed."
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Monday 26 December 2011
BBC News - New promenade plan at land-speed record beach Pendine
BBC News - New promenade plan at land-speed record beach Pendine: "A village famous for its land-speed record attempts will see work start in the new year on a £500,000 project to improve the seafront.
A new promenade will be built at Pendine in Carmarthenshire, along with landscaping works.
Its seven-mile long beach has been used for various record attempts detailed in the village's Museum of Speed.
Carmarthenshire council hopes to increase visitor numbers and extend Pendine's tourist season.
The new promenade will link to the Wales Costal Path, which is due to open in 2012."
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Saturday 24 December 2011
Friday 23 December 2011
A beach, a backyard, the thwack of a ball on willow
A beach, a backyard, the thwack of a ball on willow: "Beach cricket is the essence of summer throughout the civilised cricketing world, writes John Huxley.
That's me. The little bloke with the dodgy bat and baggy shorts. The year is probably 1956 or '57, possibly summer, during a rare break in the rain for which our holidays in Wales were famous. Hence, the spoof tourism slogan: ''Wales. You're welcome to it.''
The place is certainly Pendine Sands, an 11-kilometre stretch of beach on the south coast so flat and wide that for decades it hosted world land-speed record attempts. Playing in the nearby dunes, we'd often stumble over bits of broken cars, even of boy racers.
That's my brother, in the even baggier shorts, appropriately standing behind two other planks of wood. And in the distance is my father, reduced it appears to bowling ''Aussie to Kiwi'' style as he waits for the tide to come in and/or the pubs to open.
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My mother, a more-than-useful square leg, must be taking the picture. Everyone else, it seems, has got bored and gone home as I edge towards what I imagine must have been another double century. A legend on the beach, in my own backyard, in my own mind."
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That's me. The little bloke with the dodgy bat and baggy shorts. The year is probably 1956 or '57, possibly summer, during a rare break in the rain for which our holidays in Wales were famous. Hence, the spoof tourism slogan: ''Wales. You're welcome to it.''
The place is certainly Pendine Sands, an 11-kilometre stretch of beach on the south coast so flat and wide that for decades it hosted world land-speed record attempts. Playing in the nearby dunes, we'd often stumble over bits of broken cars, even of boy racers.
That's my brother, in the even baggier shorts, appropriately standing behind two other planks of wood. And in the distance is my father, reduced it appears to bowling ''Aussie to Kiwi'' style as he waits for the tide to come in and/or the pubs to open.
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My mother, a more-than-useful square leg, must be taking the picture. Everyone else, it seems, has got bored and gone home as I edge towards what I imagine must have been another double century. A legend on the beach, in my own backyard, in my own mind."
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TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Local soccer round-up
TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Local soccer round-up: "Pendine finished with a result that’s been all too familiar as they lost 4-0 to Pennar Robins’ second team.
The result keeps the Gulls rooted to the foot of the table with just five points from 14 games and with a lot of ground to make up in the New Year. "
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The result keeps the Gulls rooted to the foot of the table with just five points from 14 games and with a lot of ground to make up in the New Year. "
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Insider News Wales – Funding lift for Pendine prom
Insider News Wales – Funding lift for Pendine prom: "A £500,000 regeneration project is to get underway in Pendine after Carmarthenshire Council secured grant funding.
The funding is from the Green Seas Beach Improvement Programme which forms part of the "Visit Wales" Environment for Growth (EG4) Coastal Tourism Project. It is part funded by the Convergence European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.
Plans are being developed for a new promenade for the seaside village of Pendine. The proposals will seek to create a continuous promenade route along the waterfront that links in with the Wales Costal Path and other visitor destinations in the village.
The scheme will be developed in phases during the winter.
"Extensive work has been carried out to find out exactly what improvements are needed," said councillor Clive Scourfield, regeneration executive board member at Carmarthenshire Council."
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The funding is from the Green Seas Beach Improvement Programme which forms part of the "Visit Wales" Environment for Growth (EG4) Coastal Tourism Project. It is part funded by the Convergence European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.
Plans are being developed for a new promenade for the seaside village of Pendine. The proposals will seek to create a continuous promenade route along the waterfront that links in with the Wales Costal Path and other visitor destinations in the village.
The scheme will be developed in phases during the winter.
"Extensive work has been carried out to find out exactly what improvements are needed," said councillor Clive Scourfield, regeneration executive board member at Carmarthenshire Council."
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PistonHeads Headlines - BMW M5 Olympic skidding
PistonHeads Headlines - BMW M5 Olympic skidding: "BMW had a bit of a pre-Olympics shindig last week to preview its London 2012 involvement, giving thanks for the fact it had been 'chosen' to be the official vehicle supplier for the games.
And off the back of this or, perhaps a bit too much of the complimentary champagne, a 'precision driver' by the name of Wolfgang was sent off to Pendine Sands in Wales in an M5 to, erm, do donunts "help us [BMW that is] support the BMW London 2012 Performance Team athletes.""
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And off the back of this or, perhaps a bit too much of the complimentary champagne, a 'precision driver' by the name of Wolfgang was sent off to Pendine Sands in Wales in an M5 to, erm, do donunts "help us [BMW that is] support the BMW London 2012 Performance Team athletes.""
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Thursday 22 December 2011
NEW PROMENADE FOR PENDINE
NEW PROMENADE FOR PENDINE: "A MAJOR regeneration project is about to get underway in Pendine.
Carmarthenshire County Council has secured grant funding through the Green Seas Beach Improvement Programme which forms part of “Visit Wales” Environment for Growth(EG4) Coastal Tourism Project, which is part funded by the Convergence European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.
Plans are being developed for a new promenade for the seaside village of Pendine, the proposals will seek to create a continuous promenade route along the waterfront that links in with the Wales Costal Path and other visitor destinations in the village."
Carmarthenshire County Council has secured grant funding through the Green Seas Beach Improvement Programme which forms part of “Visit Wales” Environment for Growth(EG4) Coastal Tourism Project, which is part funded by the Convergence European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government.
Plans are being developed for a new promenade for the seaside village of Pendine, the proposals will seek to create a continuous promenade route along the waterfront that links in with the Wales Costal Path and other visitor destinations in the village."
Tuesday 20 December 2011
BMW M5 Terrorising the Beach in Wales for Olympics 2012 | Fastmotoring
BMW M5 Terrorising the Beach in Wales for Olympics 2012 | Fastmotoring: "The BMW’s precision driver, Wolfgang Weber draws the Olympic logo with sandy drifts on Pendine Sands in a new BMW M5. In whole, the quiet beach in Wales was terrorised with the sound of the new BMW M5’s twin turbo engine."
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Monday 19 December 2011
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE 2012
So far £917 has been raised by Pendine's Polar Bear Plunger for Carmarthenshire Children's Centre.
THE BEACH PENDINE - Home
THE BEACH PENDINE - Home: "The Beach is a hotel and public house with stunning views overlooking seven miles of golden sands , Pembrokeshire coast to the right and the Gower Peninsula to the left.
The Beach makes a perfect base from which you can explore the stunning coastline and view the attactions and features in the region.
We cater for Families, Individauls, Groups and the Business Traveller."
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The Beach makes a perfect base from which you can explore the stunning coastline and view the attactions and features in the region.
We cater for Families, Individauls, Groups and the Business Traveller."
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Friday 16 December 2011
Video: BMW M5 drifts on the beach - BBC Top Gear
Video: BMW M5 drifts on the beach - BBC Top Gear: "This is BMW's precision driver, Wolfgang Weber, terrorizing seagulls and drifting the new twin-turbo M5 on Pendine sands.
Which has precisely nothing to do with the Olympics. But try telling the Bavarians that. Apparently, the video helps support the BMW London 2012 Performance Team athletes."
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Thursday 15 December 2011
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Sunday 11 December 2011
Outside Edge: Is that a rocket in your pocket? - Others - More Sports - The Independent
Outside Edge: Is that a rocket in your pocket? - Others - More Sports - The Independent: "Sofa, so fast
Last week Doncaster Council seized an 8mph mobility scooter which was being driven around a park at 60mph with a souped-up 140cc petrol engine. Here are some other unlikely racing cars:
Rev Darrell Best of Illinois turned a 1940s fire engine into the world's fastest wedding chapel, which can reach speeds of 62mph.
Glenn Suter's sofa, complete with coffee table, fruit bowl and a 1.4-litre Suzuki superbike engine, reached 101mphin Sydney in September.
Martin Bacon reached 75mph in a 1974 Rover SD1 3500 powered by coffee grounds at Elvington in September.
Don Wales reached 87mph, a record for a sit-on lawn mower, last year on Pendine Sands, where his grandfather Sir Malcolm Campbell broke the land speed record in 1924."
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Last week Doncaster Council seized an 8mph mobility scooter which was being driven around a park at 60mph with a souped-up 140cc petrol engine. Here are some other unlikely racing cars:
Rev Darrell Best of Illinois turned a 1940s fire engine into the world's fastest wedding chapel, which can reach speeds of 62mph.
Glenn Suter's sofa, complete with coffee table, fruit bowl and a 1.4-litre Suzuki superbike engine, reached 101mphin Sydney in September.
Martin Bacon reached 75mph in a 1974 Rover SD1 3500 powered by coffee grounds at Elvington in September.
Don Wales reached 87mph, a record for a sit-on lawn mower, last year on Pendine Sands, where his grandfather Sir Malcolm Campbell broke the land speed record in 1924."
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Saturday 10 December 2011
Farm plan for turbine | This is South Wales
Farm plan for turbine | This is South Wales: "PLANS to site a 112 ft wind turbine on a Pendine farm have been submitted to county planners.
The application, by David Tremellen, of Tremoilet Farm, is for a 55 kilowatt turbine.
The turbine, measuring 34.2 metres from the base to the tip of the blade, would be sited on a grazing field and be used to provide energy for the farm, a report for planners states.
The report states the site has a good wind speed and the Endurance model turbine is expected to generate 194.2 megawatt hours of electricity a year.
The application itself will be considered by county planners at a later date."
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The application, by David Tremellen, of Tremoilet Farm, is for a 55 kilowatt turbine.
The turbine, measuring 34.2 metres from the base to the tip of the blade, would be sited on a grazing field and be used to provide energy for the farm, a report for planners states.
The report states the site has a good wind speed and the Endurance model turbine is expected to generate 194.2 megawatt hours of electricity a year.
The application itself will be considered by county planners at a later date."
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Objections to water firm turbines bid | This is South Wales
Objections to water firm turbines bid | This is South Wales: "PLANS by a well-known mineral water company to site two 284ft wind turbines on land near Tavernspite have received 90 objections, with a local organisation calling for it to be withdrawn.
The application, by Princes Gate Spring Water is for two 86.5 metre turbine which would generate 800 kilowatts of electricity each.
Plans for the site, on the back road from Templeton to Tavernspite, also include access track and underground cabling.
Among the objections raised are adverse impact on the local landscape and on local historic landmarks; Middleton Top and the Scheduled Ancient Monuments known as Castell Meherin camps located on the horizon."
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The application, by Princes Gate Spring Water is for two 86.5 metre turbine which would generate 800 kilowatts of electricity each.
Plans for the site, on the back road from Templeton to Tavernspite, also include access track and underground cabling.
Among the objections raised are adverse impact on the local landscape and on local historic landmarks; Middleton Top and the Scheduled Ancient Monuments known as Castell Meherin camps located on the horizon."
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TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Local soccer round-up
TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Local soccer round-up: "As Narberth seconds and St. Clears enjoyed results to smile about, Pendine were at the other end of the happiness spectrum as they lost 6-0 away at Hubberston.
With the all-important Christmas break looming and with half their games played, the second half of the season could be a long one for the Seagulls as they occupy bottom spot with just six points from 13 games. "
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With the all-important Christmas break looming and with half their games played, the second half of the season could be a long one for the Seagulls as they occupy bottom spot with just six points from 13 games. "
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Pendine Sands Races | Ultra Running
Pendine Sands Races | Ultra Running: "The Malcolm Campbell Trophy (1 mile timed event)
Do you feel the need for speed?
In February 1927 Malcolm Campbell broke the land speed record travelling at 174.22 mph on Pendine Sands.
This race honours this achievement, allowing competitors to run a straight mile, following the same tracks as his famous Blue Bird car. In conjunction with The Malcolm Campbell Bluebird Trust, all finishers will receive a certificate, noting their times and signed for authenticity by Gina Campbell or Dan Wales (grandson of Malcolm Campbell) and UK record holder for the fastest Land Speed electric car."
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Do you feel the need for speed?
In February 1927 Malcolm Campbell broke the land speed record travelling at 174.22 mph on Pendine Sands.
This race honours this achievement, allowing competitors to run a straight mile, following the same tracks as his famous Blue Bird car. In conjunction with The Malcolm Campbell Bluebird Trust, all finishers will receive a certificate, noting their times and signed for authenticity by Gina Campbell or Dan Wales (grandson of Malcolm Campbell) and UK record holder for the fastest Land Speed electric car."
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Thursday 8 December 2011
Pupils hit the right note with carol poster | This is South Wales
Pupils hit the right note with carol poster | This is South Wales: "LLANMILOE youngsters have shown their artistic skills by designing a poster for a charity carol singing event.
Community councillor Dennis Hinchey organised a poster competition to promote a carol singing event taking place later this month and encouraged the pupils to get creative with their designs."
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Farm plan for turbine | This is South Wales
Farm plan for turbine | This is South Wales: "PLANS to site a 112 ft wind turbine on a Pendine farm have been submitted to county planners.
The application, by David Tremellen, of Tremoilet Farm, is for a 55 kilowatt turbine.
The turbine, measuring 34.2 metres from the base to the tip of the blade, would be sited on a grazing field and be used to provide energy for the farm, a report for planners states.
The report states the site has a good wind speed and the Endurance model turbine is expected to generate 194.2 megawatt hours of electricity a year.
The application itself will be considered by county planners at a later date."
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The application, by David Tremellen, of Tremoilet Farm, is for a 55 kilowatt turbine.
The turbine, measuring 34.2 metres from the base to the tip of the blade, would be sited on a grazing field and be used to provide energy for the farm, a report for planners states.
The report states the site has a good wind speed and the Endurance model turbine is expected to generate 194.2 megawatt hours of electricity a year.
The application itself will be considered by county planners at a later date."
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Objections to water firm turbines bid | This is South Wales
Objections to water firm turbines bid | This is South Wales: "PLANS by a well-known mineral water company to site two 284ft wind turbines on land near Tavernspite have received 90 objections, with a local organisation calling for it to be withdrawn.
The application, by Princes Gate Spring Water is for two 86.5 metre turbine which would generate 800 kilowatts of electricity each.
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The application, by Princes Gate Spring Water is for two 86.5 metre turbine which would generate 800 kilowatts of electricity each.
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