Time Well Spent Around Tenby: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to Time Well Spent Around Tenby where our amazing James Warren will take you behind the scenes of amazing places of interest. when you're visiting an attraction for the first time you might be on holiday or just a day out, a little prior knowledge just might take your enjoyment to the next level.
1296 I met Dai kayll in Mor a coffee shop in jullians st in tenby and after our chat i googled his art. Wow https://www.pureartgallery.co.uk/
tba The Pembrokeshire flag is proudly flown throughout the county. its History is told my the designer Peter stock ex major Of Haverforswest
the big question is , ? Whats happening in 2021. find out here and how it all began. with Chris osbourne the founder of the tenby Blues Festival
Welsh lovespoons, an evolving tradition… Lovespoons vary greatly in their intricacy, from the plain and simple to the elaborate and complicated but all of our lovespoons have a story to tell. The Welsh lovespoon has shown an ability to adapt and evolve. For the maker it can cater for greatly varied ability levels and the recipient can have greatly varied tastes regarding style and design. A simple heart and bowl design can be as meaningful to the recipient as one that has numerous hours of toil. The making of a lovespoon can give true meaning to the idea of a labour of love. Styles used when designing a lovespoon can be equally diverse, from traditional, to Celtic, to more modern. Unlike other areas of modern life few rules are needed and applied when it comes to the making of a lovespoon. Our bespoke lovespoon service gives you the chance to be involved in designing your perfect lovespoon. Directions to The Lovespoon Workshop The Lovespoon Workshop is located in the centre of the small hamlet of Cold Inn. It is in close proximity to the beautiful seaside resorts of Tenby and Saundersfoot and only 800yrds from the main A477 Pembroke Dock ferry road. From Kilgetty take the main A477 towards Pembroke and turn left at the traffic lights and cross roads in Broadmoor. Continue into Cold Inn and The Lovespoon Workshop is situated in the centre of Cold Inn on the left hand side. Just look for the lovespoon on the wall of the workshop.
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The Area That is Now Colby gardens near Amroth was mined from the 1800's for around 80 years . The History is Facinating . Chris Evans Takes us through time on an amazing journey
A reward for the eyes and hearts of walkers on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Discover the gifted hilltop woodland view point with wonderful views around Tenby. James Warren speaks to Harry Gardiner about the history and continual maintenance of this peaceful and beautiful site.
Sailing from Tenby Harbour A BOAT TRIP TAKING IN THE HISTORY OF TENBY RESCUE BOATS http://www.rescueboattripstenby.co.uk/ (on a Rescue Boat) A rare chance to go to sea on a retired Mersey Class search & rescue boat... Knot on Call will take you on an approximately 1/2 hour trip around Tenby's North Bay and Castle Hill with a commentary that tells a fascinating history of Tenby's 5 rescue boat stations, culminating with an insight into today's hi-tech station which houses one of the world's most advanced search and rescue boats.http://www.rescueboattripstenby.co.uk/ (.rescueboattripstenby.co.uk) To book your trip ........ Call at our booking kiosk in Castle Square, just above Tenby Harbour Call us on 07415 493109 skipper@rescueboattripstenby.co.uk
What does it take to make some of the world's most beautiful beaches safe around Tenby? James Warren speaks to Naomi Reece of the RNLI and learns why saving a life can cost you less than a coffee.
James Warren walks the incredible city walls of Tenby and learns why they are some of the best-preserved medieval examples in Great Britain. He speaks to Tudor Thomas about their royal connections, doubling up defence and discovers why The Five Arches is a misnomer.
Welcome to Bubbleton Farm Shop just 2 miles from Tenby, adjacent to the spectacular Pembrokeshire Coast National park. There is a long family tradition of growing Pembrokeshire new potatoes and tomatoes and other vegetables here at Bubbleton, and we are now the 5th generation and are passionate about keeping this tradition going.
josh is cycling a lap of great Britain for charity. over 4500 miles on a push bike pulling a trailer . we met in the car park park above skrinke haven beach in manorbier near tenby in Pembrokshire .
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In this episode i talk to jon williams .the general manger for the last 10 years . he came here from a career managing horse racing tracks and has taken all that experience and knowledge and applied it to Pembroke castle it is easily one of the most visited historic sites in Wales. There's a good reason for that; its one of the best-preserved and most historically interesting medieval castles in a country
The fort stands on St Catherine's Island next to Castle Rock, Tenby St Catherine's Island ( Welsh: Ynys Catrin) is a small tidal island linked to Tenby in Pembrokeshire, Wales, by Castle beach at low tide. The island, which is known colloquially as St Catherine's Rock, is the location of St Catherine's Fort. https://saintcatherinesisland.co.uk/ (St Catherine's Island (saintcatherinesisland.co.uk)) show supporter https://www.tuktuktime.co.uk/ (Pembrokeshire Tuk Tuks - Tuk Tuk Time - Wedding Transportation & Taxi)
Walrus in Wales: How did Wally end up in Tenby?Walrus in Wales: How did Wally end up in Tenby? Close What on earth is an Arctic walrus doing relaxing on the west Wales coast? The Pembrokeshire resort of Tenby, where Wally is currently basking, is about 1,000 miles (1,600km) away from where he should be. All of his 225,000 other walrus friends are waiting to welcome him back at the Arctic Circle. The World Wide Fund for Nature think the "extremely rare" sighting on UK shores is a young walrus trying to find somewhere new for lunch. "He may have been looking for new areas to feed or to breed," said Rod Downie, of the WWF.
in this episode i walk around the meadow with head gardener Steve whitehead colby woodland gardens https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/colby-woodland-garden (Colby Woodland Garden | National Trust) Steve Whitehead of Colby woodland Garden gives us an overview We don’t fight nature, we work with it. Wildlife needs long grass, piles of vegetation, leaves and the like. It’s about learning to enjoy the unexpected and encouraging flora and fauna to call Colby home. Helping natureWe want to keep it that way, so our team of gardeners and volunteers are always hard at work making sure they remain in tip top condition. We allow the grass in the meadow to grow tall, only cutting it when the flowers have set seed. This means that it's rich in wild flowers and butterflies., and you might also discover field mice, voles, frogs and toads. Across the site you'll often notice piles of logs and some trees left where they fall. Again, this is purposeful to encourage wildlife and act as a habitat for insects and spiders."- Steve Whitehead, Head Gardener Prices 2020 Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets) Adult: £10.20 (£9.26) Child: £5.10 (£ 4.63) Family: £24.80 (£22.54) THE WILDFLOWER MEADOW is great for little explorers with its meandering streams and habitat-rich ponds, while the woodland trails lined with seasonal blooms offer a serene setting to leave your footprints. Tea room. Run by penny and Sam. Mother and daughter team And book shop It’s also great for history. The tea-room is actually located in a group of whitewashed barns where, once upon a time, the Colby estate workers lived, cooked and slept. this show is supported by tuk tuk time https://www.tuktuktime.co.uk/ (Pembrokeshire Tuk Tuks - Tuk Tuk Time - Wedding Transportation & Taxi)
Chris Evans has been Guiding visitors around Colby garedens for 10 years. he is deeply passionate about them. . over the years he has built up a huge depth of knowledge about the history of the mining on the site from the 1800's .
Join Mark piacentini on his travels . Coast Path facts Opened in 1970, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path was the first National Trail in Wales It runs for 186 miles or 299 km from St Dogmaels to Amroth It passes 58 beaches and 14 harbours The Pembrokeshire coastal bus service covers the entire path Total rise and fall over entire length of path is approx 35,000 feet - that's as high as Everest! The Pembrokeshire Coast Path National Trail hugs the coastline for 186 miles or 299km of some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery in Britain.From http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/towns-and-villages/st-dogmaels (St Dogmaels) in the north to http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/towns-and-villages/amroth (Amroth) in the south, the trail covers almost every kind of maritime landscape from steep limestone cliffs, undulating red sandstone bays, volcanic headlands, beaches, estuaries and flooded glacial valleys. Lying almost entirely within the http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/coastal-national-park (Pembrokeshire Coast National Park), the trail displays an array of http://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/explore-pembrokeshire/wildlife-and-nature (coastal flowers and bird life), as well as evidence of human activity from Neolithic times to the present.
For the last twenty three years I have been offering professional guiding services around Wales, especially west Wales and Pembrokeshire where I am based in the picturesque seaside town of Tenby. Using a professional registered tourist guide can enhance your tour by helping to explore and interpret the places you visit, the hidden gems, the history, the colours and drama of the place can be brought to life. I can offer a range of services and many different tours and themes including: Panoramic tours of coast and countryside with history and lots of general interest. Themed tours to suit you including: Castles; Food, Treats and Local Produce; Vintage Antique and collectibles; Churches and Cathedrals; Folklore, Ghosts and Local Traditions; Gardens and Houses; and lots more just ask for ideas! Walking tours including my Ghost Walk, Story of Tenby and The Story of Caldey Coach, minibus and car tours. Talks Meet & Greet and orientation tours. Conferences and incentives Source transport, locations, events, catering and much more. I hope that you can find what you are looking for by navigating the pages of the website. For more detailed and specific information please contact me by phone (9am-7pm Mon-Sat) or email.
Around the time of the battle of Hastings in 1066 it is recorded that a small fort occupied castle hill. It it thought that sometime later St Catherine’s Island was established as a place of Christian worship by the creation of a small chapel built on the promontory of the island. Here high above the town perfect solitude could be found. As the tide came in it brought seclusion, the opportunity to communicate with the Creator without interruption. At some time the ownership passed to the Corporation of Tenby which took possession of a number of crown lands. It is recorded in 1856 that a few sheep inhabited the island an observer described them as “half wild sure footed creatures that run, turn and look, run again and leap from crag to crag almost with the agility of the Alpine Chamois” THE FORT’S CONSTRUCTIONThe late eighteen fifties brought considerable fear that the French would invade. Not just in Pembrokeshire but across the whole of the British Empire. Here in Tenby the invasion of the French in Pembroke would still be well remembered. The morning of 22nd February 1797 had seen 1400 French men put ashore at Carreg West Point. The Legion Noire, from the colour of there uniforms, consisted of 600 Soldiers and 800 convicts. Led by William Tate, a fanatical Irish American with a hatred of Britain, he worked under orders to create a revolutionary spark which could bring down William Pitt and the government. Clearly Short of provisions the French raided farm houses before being faced by Lord Cadaw and his hastily mustered force. Resistance ensued but resulted in quick surrender. Lord Cadaw’s diary records “enabled me on the 27th. In the morn to march 505 prisoners from H West to Milford.” 1859-1869 The Royal Commission On The Defences Of The Realm was undertaken. in 1866 The protection of Tenby and its importance as a landing site for Milford Haven and the Royal Dock Yard at “Pater” now Pembroke Dock was considered of vital importance. The construction of the Tenby to Pembroke Dock railway was under way and this would give further increased access to the Royal Dockyard. The fort was ordered as a direct result and the island was sold to the War Office for £800. A line of coast forts and/or batteries along the Pembrokeshire coasts was recommended but in the event only St Catherine’s fort was built protecting the main landing and access zone. Mr George Thomas of Orielton Terrace Pembroke secured the contract for the construction of the fort. In 1867 work began clearing the site and constructing the slopes and cranes for the mammoth task of lifting solid granite blocks onto the island and up into position to create the state of the art defence. Designed for 9 guns and to be garrisoned by one hundred men the fort was completed 1870 By 1886 it held a full armament of 3×7 Inch R.M.L.South Casemate 3×7 Inch R.M.L.North Casemate 3×9 Inch R.M.L.Upper Battery Originally estimated to cost £16,620 by time of completion the actual cost had risen to £40,000 this final price included the cost of the guns and the iron shields installed in the six casemates. The fort was Designed by Colonel William Jervois The son of General William Jervois KH. In 1856 Jervois was appointed Inspector General of Fortifications at the War Office and in 1859 he was made secretary to the royal commission on the defences of Britain. It was Considered that the threat of invasion from France was credible and that defensive works should be instructed to repel such. A sum of £7,000,000 was raised to cover the cost of such works. Construction began around the country. This far sighted vision strengthened the fortification of the Empire creating a formidable obstacle for the would be invader. The construction was overseen by: Colonel W, Llewelyn Morgan, Royal Engineers Captain Fredrick Clements, Royal Engineers Sergeant Gibbs Royal Engineers IT’S MILITARY USEConflicting accounts exist of when the fort was garrisoned and who may have served