Tag: Aberystwyth
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Restless Aber
Is it ok for an Englishwoman to be relating Welsh Heritage stories? I do feel a bit uncomfortable but having passed this by locals who have given me a thorough critique; I thinks it is ok. After all I am putting my point of view across, from someone who has lived and worked in Wales…
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St David’s Day is coming. Wyt t’in barod?
Here is a free quiz activity quest for you from me with a big cwtch. Download the following questions and once complete, give in your form to the Aberystwyth Tourist Information Office to get your dragon sticker. Your Quest is open from 21st February- 9th March 2026 ‘Where there be dragons.’ Join the quest. Dragons…
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Up close and personal
It isn’t everyday you get to look closely at a mosaic you see many times a week; let alone one that is over 9ft high and I dread to think how high from the ground! The restoration of the Old College, Aberystwyth, the largest National Heritage Lottery funded project in the UK, has allowed me…
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The smell of woodsmoke and masala chai
It was the International Ceramic Festival this week end. I was lucky enough to be working on my daughter’s Chai Bike stall. Well, to be honest I wasn’t doing much work- she was though! She sold out in 1.5hrs on day two. It is a great festival; orange, drama and alchemy. Potters like a bit…
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The Knife Angel has flown
This week the Knife Angel departed our shores to move to the next town on the long tour to raise awareness of knife crime. Even though it has left Aberystwyth, it is still ruminating in my thoughts. I first became aware of Alfie Bradley’s Knife Angel when three students and myself embarked upon an educational…
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