November 29 Visit to Talgarth Mill November 29, 2011

Jim listening to the guide describing the workings of the mill

Another day, another visit out!  This time a 55 minute drive in the opposite direction to our visit to Picton Castle- through lovely wintry scenery past Brecon and onto Talgarth. We were attending a Brecon Beacons Tourism meeting which was being held in the mill.

Taken from their website www.talgarthmill.com

The Talgarth Mill story aired on BBC1’s Village SOS series on August 10th 2011.

Opening Times
1st May to 30th September Daily 10:00am – 4:00pm
1st October to 30th April Tuesday – Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm (in Winter, first Mill tour 11 a.m.)
Please note: Cafe closed on Mondays throughout the year.

 

We enjoyed a talk about the b-bug initiative in the Brecon Beacons- more can be found here:http://beaconsbuggy.wordpress.com/

A b-bug hiding from the rain!

After the meeting we went to the cafe and had a delicious lunch then we enjoyed a walk around Talgarth even though it was raining! We went in the Tourist Centre and found some very interesting booklets on walks around the town and area. We shall definitely return to Talgarth in the summer!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 28 Picton Castle Winter Fair November 28, 2011

At the weekend we had a visit to Picton Castle to their Winter Fair. Picton Castle is just a 55 minute drive away from Lletty Cottage. It is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year but especially at Christmas!

It was a wonderful occasion with lots of stalls  to buy all those extra special Christmas presents. We saw Jayne Russell on her stall with all her great paintings and  many products for sale : www.jaynerussellart.co.uk  

We   went on   into the castle which was breathtaking. The  decorated Christmas trees in many rooms were stunning and to add even more glamour to the already beautiful surroundings there were many costumes from the Royal Ballet Company on display too.

One of the beautiful ballet costumes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                           

 

 

 

November 28 Aberglasney Winter Fair / Ffair Aeaf November 28, 2011

Busy, busy, busy….everyone at Aberglasney Gardens is busy getting everything ship shape for the Winter Fair. Last year’s event was cancelled due to the wintry conditions: snow, ice and freezing cold! So this year everyone wants to enjoy themselves and make it  the best Winter Fair ever!

Cleaning every nook and cranny

 

Sparkling shiny places

 

The decorated Christmas tree in the mansion

 

Taken from Aberglasney website Date: 02 Dec 2011

Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm

PREVIEW EVENING FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS ONLY
“Dewch if Ffair Traddodiadol Aberglasne” Experience the excitment and unique atmosphere at the Winter Fair. Wander through the Mansion and grounds with over fifty stalls selling crafts, gifts, Welsh food and drink and lots, lots more.

To add to the atmosphere all staff will be in traditional costume with entertainment from Pibau Planed throughout the evening.

Every visitor will be welcomed with free mulled wine and a mince pie to help them get into the festive spirit!

We hope you can join us for what promises to be a wonderful weekend.

Croeso Cynnes i Pawb/A Warm Welcome to you all

 

EVERYONE WELCOME ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 3rd and 4th 2011

Time: 10:30am – 4:00pm

To add to the atmosphere all staff will be in traditional costume with entertainment from local choirs, bell ringers, wandering minstrels, a silver band and dancers.

Performances are as follows:
2nd Dec
- Pibau Planed (6:30pm) – Preview Evening for Season Ticket Holders

3rd Dec
- Court Henry School (11:00am)
- Cor Merched Tybie (11:45am)
- The Water Wheel Choir Aberdulais National Trust (12:30pm)
- Cor Merched Tybie (1:30pm)
- Baggywrinkle and Friends (2:15pm)
- Skewen Tonmawr Ladies Choir (3:15pm)

4th Dec
- Crwbin Silver Band (11:00am)
- Baglan Handbells (12:15pm)
- Crwbin Silver Band (1:30pm)
- Dawnswyr Llanarthne (1:45pm)
- Baglan Handbells (2:45pm)

Every visitor will be welcomed with free mulled wine and a mince pie to help them get into the festive spirit!

We hope you can join us for what promises to be a wonderful weekend. Normal admission rates apply.
Croeso Cynnes i Pawb/A Warm Welcome to you all

 

Hope to see you all there!

November 13 Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards 2011 Lletty Cottage November 13, 2011

We were thrilled to be short listed  as a finalist for this year’s Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards.  We welcomed the three judges to look around the  cottage a few weeks ago and on Thursday 10th November …all dressed up in black tie  etc. we arrived at Stradey Park Hotel Llanelli  for the award ceremony.

It was a glittering affair with lots of  delicious food, presentations and performances. Only Boys Aloud (Cross Hands branch) entertained the gathering with some outstanding singing..which all set the mood for the award presentations.

Only Boys Aloud performance

Our category Small Self Catering Accommodation finally arrived and with a drum roll we were awarded  with   BRONZE .

 

This is a magnificent achievement for us and we are as pleased as punch!