This county is a magnet for anyone seeking the great outdoors Pembrokeshire is perfect for the walking-poles-and-waterproofs retirement brigade who swear by the mantra that “65 is the new 45”. Quite apart from the glorious coastal path, with its beaches and views of dolphins and whales, there is sailing, golf, … [Read more...]
Saundersfoot, St Davids & Laugharne – Three of the Best Places to Live in Britain
Saundersfoot, plus the UK’s smallest City, St. Davids in Pembrokeshire and Laugharne in Carmarthenshire, best known as the home of Dylan Thomas about which he wrote his wonderful play for voices “Under Milk Wood”, are named as three of the best places to live in Britain in 2018. In total, 10 Welsh towns and villages … [Read more...]
Aberystwyth is Safest City in UK
The latest report from Provident, entitled Unbroken Britain, has disclosed which areas of the UK are the safest, friendliest and happiest according to local residents. Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, Wales, has once again been voted the safest city in the UK with London being voted the least safe for the second time in a … [Read more...]
How the rich & famous are colonising Britain’s seaside hotspots
St Davids, Pembrokeshire The beaches, such as Whitesands (pictured), are spectacular, but wetsuits are mandatory – the average temperature in August is only 18C +12 The beaches, such as Whitesands (pictured), are spectacular, but wetsuits are mandatory – the average temperature in August is only 18CCeleb spotting: … [Read more...]
St Davids – One of Most Cultural Places to Live
The Times' 20 best cultural places to live: St Davids, Pembrokeshire The smallest city in Britain has launched its bid for City of Culture 2021, “underpinned by . . . art and culture inspired by the landscape and raw environment”. St Davids has a thriving surf scene. Oriel y Parc gallery houses a … [Read more...]
Love at First Sight – The Most Romantic Places to Live
9. St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Wales “St Davids is one of the UK’s smallest cities with a beautiful cathedral built in 1181. What could be more romantic than wrapping up against the cold in front of a roaring fire, while you are surrounded outside by glorious beaches such as Whitesands and Caerfai, sheltered harbours … [Read more...]
Aberystwyth – Britain’s Safest City
Aberystwyth is Britain's safest city, according to a survey by Provident Personal Credit. Residents are also the most likely of any in Britain to say hello to strangers in the street. A massive 89% do this frequently. As part of its "Unbroken Britain" survey — a look into how friendly, welcoming, and polite … [Read more...]
Pembrokeshire School Leads the Way
A Pembrokeshire secondary school is leading the way with an unique educational programme promoted and championed by Hollywood star, Goldie Hawn. St Davids School (Ysgol Dewi Saint) is the only secondary school in the UK offering pupils the Hawn Foundation’s Secondary MindUP programme. The programme is taught to all … [Read more...]
