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Welsh heathlands' beef is new Trust delicacy
by Moyrah Gall Springtime at Southwood on Thursday April 11th: Great, but where and what is Southwood ? Pembrokeshire Heathland Beef Southwood is part of the Heathland Beef Initiative (HBI). The HBI...
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It was. Bloody Nosed...because blood red liquid oozes...
Bloody-nosed BeetleTimarcha tenebricosaby Moyrah GallBloody Nosed Beetle at Southwood The answer to last weeks unidentified beetle found at National Trust's Southwood Estate which is located on the...
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Get started on the 50 things to do before you're 11¾ challenge
There are 56 National Trust places in Wales where you can do your 50 Things activities.https://www.50things.org.uk And if you tried to do all the 50 Things possible at all these places then you would...
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Aberdaron Update
Had a quick visit to Aberdaron today to view progress on our new visitor centre. I was with Robert Parkinson the Community Ranger, who will eventually be based at the centre when it's up and running....
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Counting orchids in an accidental meadow
by Richard NealeSolar panels and orchids soak up the sun together at Plas NewyddThis morning, I joined a group of volunteers counting orchids in a wildflower meadow at Plas Newydd, Ynys Môn. We were...
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Coronation for Plas Newydd Meadow
By Richard NealeAs an update to my previous post about counting orchids, I'd like to share with you a small article about it which I found today. Meadows by royal command! Sarah Mellor, Special Sites...
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How long is a mile of coast?
by Richard Neale “So, how much Welsh coast does the National Trust look after?”This was the question I was often asked when I started as the Welsh Coast Project Manager. The answer – as hinted by the...
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Welsh Coast Competition Goes Live
Da chi'n caru arfordir Cymru? Rhannwch atgofion o'ch hoff le i ennill taith caiacio byth-cofiadwy yn Sir Benfro...Do you love the Welsh coast? Share memories of your favourite place and win a fantastic...
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Names in the hat for Welsh Coast Competition
I hope you've used our Facebook App to tell us what you like about your favourite coastal place. The competition (see previous post) closed on the 31st of October and I'm now arranging for Justin, our...
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The rediscovered boulder
David Nash'Wooden Boulder, standing proudly on a sand bankIt’s not every day you get to see a famous work of art in the making. This was the privilege that transpired the other day, when I found...
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Rediscovering Pembrokeshire's hidden wildlife paradise
Freshwater West and Castlemartin Corse. Photo courtesy of Richard EllisWith the first of the winter’s storms beating against my office window, I’ve been reflecting on the places I’ve visited on...
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Mary's prizewinning coastal memories
Mary and her brother Maldwyn, at their Nain's house at Holyhead near Porth DafarchLast summer, we launched a competition which enabled thousands of people to share their memories of the Welsh Coast....
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Twelve Christmas Walks on the Welsh Coast
By Richard Neale.The best thing about Christmas for me is coastal walks with friends and family. They're the ideal antidote to the excesses of the season and provide the perfect opportunity to reflect...
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The Welsh Coast's Woodland Wonders
Wind-pruned tree at Gallt y Bwlch. Ancient woods like these are the wildlife 'crown jewels' of Wales. Print by friend and relative, Tina Neale. What do you see when you think of the Welsh coast?I bet...
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Wales Coast Path Provides an Opening
It must have been about two years ago when I found myself staring at a brick wall in a woodland near Bangor. There was nothing metaphorical about this eight foot high wall, which defiantly encloses...
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The haunted fishing coves of Llyn
by Richard NealeFishing from the rocks at Porth Ferin c.1967. Who was the fisherman in the distance? I came across an old black and white photo of me the other day, aged about six or seven, fishing...
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Posted by Richard NealeThose happy highways where we went.... The magical garden of Plas yn Rhiw, on the Llyn PenisnulaI always love visiting Plas yn Rhiw, the charming manor and garden that lies in...
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New Year…new challenge..? Just don’t forget your trident!
By Lowri RobertsVolunteer George Smith will be carving a trident that will be carried around the Welsh Coast. Can you help?We can’t supply a chariot or guarantee wall-to-wall sunshine but we can...
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"I've got a great idea....."
"...I have had an idea to mark the Trust’s coastal celebration. I thought it would be good if someone were to sail round the Welsh coast calling in wherever possible at our properties and highlighting...
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Training with our coastal heroes
Preparations for our Trident Trek are well advanced, with less than three weeks to go before we start.Our coastal supremo Bob Smith has been in training for a few weeks now, making sure that he can put...
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