Noise levels warning | This is South Wales: "PENDINE'S MoD site is warning crucial activity to help improve protection for troops serving in Afghanistan may lead to increased noise levels.
The activity takes place up until Friday, at MoD Pendine. No activity will take place before 9am.
Members of the public can call the Pendine Careline number free on 0800 0921345 or email pendineinfo @qinetiq.com"
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Thursday, 26 January 2012
Vital funds for children | This is South Wales
Vital funds for children | This is South Wales: "MORE than £800 was raised for a children's charity at a recent event in Pendine.
The carol singing event in aid of the NSPCC was organised by a local team from Pendine.
Adults and children had sung around the Christmas tree next to the Beach Hotel, braving the cold after an opening prayer read by the Reverend Keith Littler.
Funds were boosted by a donation made by Llanboidy councillor Roy Llewellyn, which he and his wife raised at their anniversary party.
Other funds were collected at the Spring Well Inn and The Beach Hotel, as well as the carol singers.
A further £100 was raised at a New Year's Eve party at the Pendine and Llanmiloe community hall, bringing the total raised for the NSPCC to £870."
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The carol singing event in aid of the NSPCC was organised by a local team from Pendine.
Adults and children had sung around the Christmas tree next to the Beach Hotel, braving the cold after an opening prayer read by the Reverend Keith Littler.
Funds were boosted by a donation made by Llanboidy councillor Roy Llewellyn, which he and his wife raised at their anniversary party.
Other funds were collected at the Spring Well Inn and The Beach Hotel, as well as the carol singers.
A further £100 was raised at a New Year's Eve party at the Pendine and Llanmiloe community hall, bringing the total raised for the NSPCC to £870."
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Ragwen Walk to Morfa Bychan
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/servlet/pdf/item.pdf?PDF_TEMPLATE_ID=1&ITEM_ENT_ID=572842
TRAILWalking
GRADE; Moderate
DISTANCE: 2.5 miles (4 km)
TIME: 2 hours
OS MAP: Explorer 177
Contact: 01558 824512 (Dinefwr Park & Castle)
dinefwr@nationaltrust.org.uk
Facilities:
Pendine Village: toilets, cafés, car park, shops
Ragwen Point walk,Carmarthenshire
Stunning views across Carmarthen Bay from this cliff-top walk to a secluded bay.
Terrain: Some steep climbs, coastal paths, footpaths and lanes. Suitable footwear such as trainers needed:
there is some rough terrain. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Things to see: Wild flowers. If you walk here in spring you’ll be able to see and smell the wild garlic that now thrives here. Do the walk at different times of the year to see what other wild flowers grow here.
Practice area: All over Morfa Bychan Beach and further inland there are concrete structures, built to mimic the defences that were present on the French Coast. These were built for the Allied Forces to practice on
in 1944.
Mock defences: Some of the concrete structures along the route are huge, giving an idea of what the Allied Forces were up against at the Normandy landings in 1944.
Pendine, Carmarthenshire,
SA33 4NY
Start/end
Start: Car park at Pendine, grid ref: SN234080
End: Car park at Pendine, grid ref: SN 234080
How to get there
By bike: NCN route 4, then 1.5 miles to Pendine, see Sustrans website
By bus: From Carmarthen, see Traveline Cymru website
By train: From Carmarthen, see Traveline-Cymru website
By car: A4066 from St Clears,
Postcode SA33 4NY
nationaltrust.org.uk/walks
1. Go down to the beach from the car park and turn right towards the first outcrop. Follow the steep
path up the hill. When you reach the top you can look back along the miles of beach. Pendine Sands
is best known as the place where Malcolm Campbell and JG Parry-Thomas set the world land speed
record five times between 1924 and 1927.
2. Follow the path round to the left towards Ragwen Point. This area used to be overrun with
Japanese knotweed but, after extensive conservation work, it's now home to many native wild flower
and plant species.
3. The path crosses Gilam Point, where there’s an Iron Age hill-fort and the remnants of a medieval
field system.
4. Follow the path to a small pebble beach: Morfa Bychan. Allied Forces preparing for the Normandy
landings in 1944 practised on this beach.
5. On a clear day you'll have fine views towards Gower, Somerset and Devon, and Tenby to the west.
Turn your back to the sea and follow the path up the narrow, wooded valley.
6. Take the right-hand fork and follow the path through fields to its junction with the road. Then turn
right again and walk down the lane back to the car park in Pendine.
TRAILWalking
GRADE; Moderate
DISTANCE: 2.5 miles (4 km)
TIME: 2 hours
OS MAP: Explorer 177
Contact: 01558 824512 (Dinefwr Park & Castle)
dinefwr@nationaltrust.org.uk
Facilities:
Pendine Village: toilets, cafés, car park, shops
Ragwen Point walk,Carmarthenshire
Stunning views across Carmarthen Bay from this cliff-top walk to a secluded bay.
Terrain: Some steep climbs, coastal paths, footpaths and lanes. Suitable footwear such as trainers needed:
there is some rough terrain. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Things to see: Wild flowers. If you walk here in spring you’ll be able to see and smell the wild garlic that now thrives here. Do the walk at different times of the year to see what other wild flowers grow here.
Practice area: All over Morfa Bychan Beach and further inland there are concrete structures, built to mimic the defences that were present on the French Coast. These were built for the Allied Forces to practice on
in 1944.
Mock defences: Some of the concrete structures along the route are huge, giving an idea of what the Allied Forces were up against at the Normandy landings in 1944.
Pendine, Carmarthenshire,
SA33 4NY
Start/end
Start: Car park at Pendine, grid ref: SN234080
End: Car park at Pendine, grid ref: SN 234080
How to get there
By bike: NCN route 4, then 1.5 miles to Pendine, see Sustrans website
By bus: From Carmarthen, see Traveline Cymru website
By train: From Carmarthen, see Traveline-Cymru website
By car: A4066 from St Clears,
Postcode SA33 4NY
nationaltrust.org.uk/walks
1. Go down to the beach from the car park and turn right towards the first outcrop. Follow the steep
path up the hill. When you reach the top you can look back along the miles of beach. Pendine Sands
is best known as the place where Malcolm Campbell and JG Parry-Thomas set the world land speed
record five times between 1924 and 1927.
2. Follow the path round to the left towards Ragwen Point. This area used to be overrun with
Japanese knotweed but, after extensive conservation work, it's now home to many native wild flower
and plant species.
3. The path crosses Gilam Point, where there’s an Iron Age hill-fort and the remnants of a medieval
field system.
4. Follow the path to a small pebble beach: Morfa Bychan. Allied Forces preparing for the Normandy
landings in 1944 practised on this beach.
5. On a clear day you'll have fine views towards Gower, Somerset and Devon, and Tenby to the west.
Turn your back to the sea and follow the path up the narrow, wooded valley.
6. Take the right-hand fork and follow the path through fields to its junction with the road. Then turn
right again and walk down the lane back to the car park in Pendine.
Ragwen Point Walk
Stunning views across
Carmarthen Bay from this cliff-top
walk to a secluded bay.
Terrain: Some steep climbs, coastal paths, footpaths and lanes. Suitable footwear such as trainers needed: there is some rough terrain. Dogs on leads are welcome.
Salt Addiction: Richard Brown’s Jet Reaction - Motorcycle USA
Salt Addiction: Richard Brown’s Jet Reaction - Motorcycle USA: "As an engineer you can always improve on a previous design. At the time we wanted to set the world record on Pendine Sands in the UK which, at only 4.5 miles long, dictated using rocket power to provide the necessary acceleration. Unfortunately, Pendine proved unsuitable. One negative of the rocket bike was the very high cost and logistics of running it. During the Jet Pack project I have almost scratch-built my own fanjet turbine, so my knowledge of gas turbines/jet engines has vastly increased. For the new bike propulsion I have substantially modified a turboshaft helicopter engine to convert it into a turbojet and then added my own afterburner.” Sir Malcolm Cambell was the first to set a land speed record at Pendine Sands in 1924, running 146.16 mph in a 350 horsepower V12 Sunbeam he named Blue Bird. "
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Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Kilgetty in seventh heaven as James takes match ball | This is South Wales
Kilgetty in seventh heaven as James takes match ball | This is South Wales: "Pendine secured their sixth point of the season following a 2-2 home draw with Narberth Seconds. The result still sees the Gulls rooted to the foot of the table but, against a team with an outside chance of promotion, it proves they are more than capable of staying in division three.
Two goals from Robert Thomas put the home side 2-0 up at the break, but Narberth dug deep to recover, Mike Ryder scoring a penalty and Callum O'Connell equalising with 15 minutes left."
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Two goals from Robert Thomas put the home side 2-0 up at the break, but Narberth dug deep to recover, Mike Ryder scoring a penalty and Callum O'Connell equalising with 15 minutes left."
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Tuesday, 24 January 2012
St Clears Times: Pendine Adventure
St Clears Times: Pendine Adventure: "Famous for its never ending beach, world land speed record attempts and outstanding natural beauty, Pendine is well worth a visit. You can view some information here or visit the dedicated website for Pendine."
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TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Local soccer round-up
TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Local soccer round-up: "Pendine travelled away to Pembroke Boro and came away with nothing as they lost their 11th game of the season. The 5-2 result keeps them rooted to the foot of the table, although they do have 11 games left to make amends.
Ricky Hunt and Cei Edwards scored the goals for the Gulls in another disappointing day for the club. "
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Ricky Hunt and Cei Edwards scored the goals for the Gulls in another disappointing day for the club. "
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QUAD MAGAZINE ONLINE - PENDINE BEACH RACE - PENDINE BEACH RACE
QUAD MAGAZINE ONLINE - PENDINE BEACH RACE - PENDINE BEACH RACE: "The Dredgers MX club is organising a Beachrace at the famous Pendine Beach in South Wales on February 4th. This will be the first motorcycle race at Pendine since July 24th 1971! "
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6 Berth Caravan For Rent - On Pendine Beach, S Wales in Carmarthen SA33 on Freeads Classifieds - Mobile Homes to Rent classifieds
6 Berth Caravan For Rent - On Pendine Beach, S Wales in Carmarthen SA33 on Freeads Classifieds - Mobile Homes to Rent classifieds: "Lovely clean well looked after caravan just 100m from a lovely sandy beach. Just seconds away from shops, restaurants, pubs, arcade and clubhouse.
Clubhouse facilities include indoor swimming pool, entertainment and much more."
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Clubhouse facilities include indoor swimming pool, entertainment and much more."
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Grain aid for bowls club | This is South Wales
Grain aid for bowls club | This is South Wales: "Pendine and District Bowls Club was awarded an £882 Sport Wales's Community Chest grant."
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Michael's pedal power boosts charities | This is South Wales
Michael's pedal power boosts charities | This is South Wales: "A LAUGHARNE man got on his bike recently to raise nearly £2,000 for charity."
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Change of firm name | This is South Wales
Change of firm name | This is South Wales: "THE company behind Pendine's Parc Cynog windfarm has changed its name.
Nuon Renewables is to adopt the name of its parent company, Vattenfall.
Vattenfall's new head of onshore wind development in the UK is Piers Guy, the former head of development at Nuon Renewables."
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Nuon Renewables is to adopt the name of its parent company, Vattenfall.
Vattenfall's new head of onshore wind development in the UK is Piers Guy, the former head of development at Nuon Renewables."
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Saturday, 14 January 2012
Pendine Beach Race - Dredgers Laugharne MX
Pendine Beach Race - Dredgers Laugharne MX: "D.L.M.X. BEACH RACE IS ON!!
Click here to download the regs
Entry is simple. Print out the form, fill it in, and post it to the address at the top of the form with a cheque for the appropriate fee.
Hurry Though!! - Closing date for entries: 27th January 2012"
Entry is simple. Print out the form, fill it in, and post it to the address at the top of the form with a cheque for the appropriate fee.
Hurry Though!! - Closing date for entries: 27th January 2012"
We are excited to confirm that we will be holding a beach cross event at the famous Pendine Beach front on Saturday February 4th 2012.
This event will be not only be a first for D.L.M.X, but will also be the first motorcycle race at Pendine since July 24th 1971!!
Friday, 13 January 2012
TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Local soccer round-up
TENBY TODAY | SPORT | Local soccer round-up: "Narberth were due to travel to Merlins Bridge in the first division and Pendine were due to entertain the Wizards’ seconds in division three, yet no amount of magical intervention was able to get these games going; sometimes mother nature is just far too strong.
Tenby used to have a history of postponements for home games, but ever since a drainage scheme was introduced a few years ago, cancellations have been few and far between.
Just as well, as the Seasiders were able to take the field and show just how good they are with a 5-1 demolition of Johnston.
Darryl Mansbridge and Jordan Richards both finished the game with two goals apiece, with Billy Vaughan nipping in for the other. "
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Tenby used to have a history of postponements for home games, but ever since a drainage scheme was introduced a few years ago, cancellations have been few and far between.
Just as well, as the Seasiders were able to take the field and show just how good they are with a 5-1 demolition of Johnston.
Darryl Mansbridge and Jordan Richards both finished the game with two goals apiece, with Billy Vaughan nipping in for the other. "
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Thursday, 12 January 2012
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Sports clubs' funds boost | This is South Wales
Sports clubs' funds boost | This is South Wales: "Sport Wales's Community Chest grant offers clubs and organisations up to £1,500 of National Lottery funding.
It is designed to encourage more people to be more active and is run locally in partnership between Carmarthenshire Council Sport Development and Sport Wales.
In the latest round, funding was awarded to Pendine and District Bowls Club (£882), Llanwrda Cricket Club (£220), Bancffosfelen Juniors AFC (£917), Carway and District Welfare Association (£1,500), Penyfan Utd Under-9s (£1,100), Felinfoel Cricket Club (£1,130), Ammanford Netball Club (£975), Seaside AFC (£775), New Dock Stars Junior Rugby Club (£1,418), Llangennech Cricket Club (£720), Llandybie RFC (£977) and Clwb Hoci Dinefwr (£978)."
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It is designed to encourage more people to be more active and is run locally in partnership between Carmarthenshire Council Sport Development and Sport Wales.
In the latest round, funding was awarded to Pendine and District Bowls Club (£882), Llanwrda Cricket Club (£220), Bancffosfelen Juniors AFC (£917), Carway and District Welfare Association (£1,500), Penyfan Utd Under-9s (£1,100), Felinfoel Cricket Club (£1,130), Ammanford Netball Club (£975), Seaside AFC (£775), New Dock Stars Junior Rugby Club (£1,418), Llangennech Cricket Club (£720), Llandybie RFC (£977) and Clwb Hoci Dinefwr (£978)."
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Tuesday, 10 January 2012
Charity Presentation Beach Hotel
Friday, Feb 3rd 7.30 p.m. till late. Representatives from the charity: Carmarthenhsire Children's Centre will be at hand in The Beach Hotel to accept £1000 cheque from the village of Pendine after the successful Polar Bear Swim prior to Xmas 2011.
Thursday, 5 January 2012
Brave bears plunge into icy seas | This is South Wales
Brave bears plunge into icy seas | This is South Wales: "A GROUP of brave Pendine swimmers recently took the plunge for charity.
Pendine's annual Polar Bear Plunge saw 22 sponsored swimmers take on the cold waters of Carmarthen Bay.
Thanks to their bravery, £1,000 was raised for the Carmarthenshire Children's Centre.
Organiser Andy Edwards, of Morfa Bay Adventure, said: "Thanks to The Point Cafe for allowing the use of the cafe as a registration point and first aid centre."
"
Pendine's annual Polar Bear Plunge saw 22 sponsored swimmers take on the cold waters of Carmarthen Bay.
Thanks to their bravery, £1,000 was raised for the Carmarthenshire Children's Centre.
Organiser Andy Edwards, of Morfa Bay Adventure, said: "Thanks to The Point Cafe for allowing the use of the cafe as a registration point and first aid centre."
"
£500k tourist attraction for coastal village | This is South Wales
£500k tourist attraction for coastal village | This is South Wales: "Chair of the community council Simon Morris welcomed the news. He said: "We are delighted the funding for the promenade at Pendine has been secured.
"Over the past 60 years or so the surface had become worn and unappealing and this money will allow us to replace it with something more modern and attractive.
"The community council has worked with the county council over a period of nearly five years to get to this point and, on behalf of the village, I would like to thank all the county council officers who've put a lot of time and effort into securing this funding for us.
"There will be some disruption while the work is carried out but we've asked that the contractors do their utmost to minimise this."
The plans are being showcased at a special open day at the village's Museum of Speed next Tuesday, January 10, from 2pm to 8pm."
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"Over the past 60 years or so the surface had become worn and unappealing and this money will allow us to replace it with something more modern and attractive.
"The community council has worked with the county council over a period of nearly five years to get to this point and, on behalf of the village, I would like to thank all the county council officers who've put a lot of time and effort into securing this funding for us.
"There will be some disruption while the work is carried out but we've asked that the contractors do their utmost to minimise this."
The plans are being showcased at a special open day at the village's Museum of Speed next Tuesday, January 10, from 2pm to 8pm."
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Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Pendine and BMW’s M5 = Amazing Footage!
Pendine and BMW’s M5 = Amazing Footage!: "Teaming up this week is BMW and the London 2012 Olympic games. Weird, right? Whatever. This is one combination that we love, because we have been treated with a new M5 and a very wet Pendine Sands in Wales."
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Tuesday, 3 January 2012
Making Of BMW M5's Pendine Sands Drift | Motorward
Making Of BMW M5's Pendine Sands Drift | Motorward: "If you enjoyed watching this white BMW M5 F10 drifting in honor of Olympics at Pendine Sands in Wales, then you will enjoy watching this behind-the-scene making-of film as well. Those nicely composed powerslides you see on your screen are not always as tidy and neat as they seem. Lot of work goes into them, not all of which done by the car and the driver. You have to also give it to the director and the editors."
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