Planners are looking at a wide range of activities to breath new life in to the parks throughout the Vale of Glamorgan. There are plans for a zip wire, mountain bike track and high rope course for sites in the Vale, subject to assessments and planning conditions. The proposals include Leckwith Woods, one of the medieval woodlands on the edge of Cardiff, and there are also proposals to bring … [Read more...]
WelshFest is heading to South Wales
WelshFest is an Outdoor Weekend Live Music Festival just a stone’s throw away from the Welsh Capital on 27 to 29 July. WelshFest 2018 will take place in the beautiful grounds of the Coedarhydyglyn Estate, overlooking and less than a mile from Culverhouse Cross on the A48. There’ll be a modern mix of Music Genre’s, Arts and Poetry, featuring some of the finest original live performing artists … [Read more...]
£3.4 million fund for Welsh coastal communities
The Coastal Communities Fund (CCF) supports the development of coastal locations by promoting sustainable economic growth and jobs, enabling local people to respond to the changing needs and opportunities in their area. The CCF supports a wide range of projects, including those that benefit charities, the environment, education and health. CCF Round 5 is currently open in Wales only, with … [Read more...]
Vale of Glamorgan shows wot’s occurin
Vale of Glamorgan Council brings the area’s past to life with new GPS triggered storytelling app. It's designed to help visitors to the area uncover the myths and legends ingrained in its heritage. Tying in with Visit Wales’ Year of Legends and funded the app has been developed to promote Vale Trails, a series of five coastal and five inland walks in the area. With the aim of highlighting … [Read more...]
Texans to celebrate 4 July in Wales
A taste of Texas is coming to the Vale of Glamorgan from this weekend. For the fourth year in succession, a group of Texans will be visiting the Vale of Glamorgan and working with local schools and religious leaders to build understanding and links and celebrate US Independence Day on 4 July. They will also be working in the local community on projects and attending religious … [Read more...]
Step back in time, if you are brave
Tonight you can step back in time in the Vale of Glamorgan, if you dare. Ghost Experience Wales is staging its Nash Point Walk at 7pm, starting from Marcross Church, Llantwit Major. Historian and story teller Karl-James Langford will lead the tour over an easy going route highlighting the significant true and reported stories along the way. Further walks this summer will take place and … [Read more...]
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