Robert Lloyd - a Sir Gar Blog of random news . . . and some Clecs!

The deep blue sea of Carmarthenshire’s Golden Coast seems to have sprayed inland since March. Farmer’s fields, roadside verges and woodlands are awash with myriads of bluebells. Visitors and walkers in the county’s countryside have been entranced by the heavy scent from the dancing fields of sapphire bluebells from Tregib Woods, Llandeilo, to St Illtyd’s Walk, Pembrey. County countryside officer Simeon Jones said the bonus profusion of bluebells this year was down to the unusual climatic conditions. He said: “The cold weather affects bluebell flowering with chilly conditions slowing the whole process. March this year was a cold in comparison to previous years. “We’re lucky to see bluebells flower quite early in south west Wales due to the relatively mild oceanic conditions and they are best seen in the morning. This year’s unusual late flowering also means that the bluebells have to compete with other plants and also from less light reaching them as the leaves on the trees start to g...

Locals and holidaymakers are busy exploring the Llanybri Heritage Trails, three new circular trails that link with Llansteffan on the Wales Coast Path. The trails bring to life the cultural distinctiveness of the Tâf/Tywi peninsula, a relatively undiscovered part of the county. The accompanying trail booklet features the built heritage, stories and artefacts associated with pilgrims passing by, local characters making a living on coast, river and marsh and farming life in days gone by. Users can find out about the local pastime known as 'fflwca,' why Dylan Thomas appears on the back of Jack Roberts the ferryman and the legend surrounding the 'Pilgrims' graves' at Llandeilo Abercywyn. On the coastal trail, three singing ladies in the form of a bespoke crafted steel seat provide a welcome and attractive resting place. Sited in the Sticks woods near Llansteffan, the seat commemorates the mock-mayor making, concerts and social gatherings that took place in th...

There has never been a better time to dust down the walking boots… The all-Wales Coast Path launches on May 5th and many of the walks in this year’s Llanelli Festival of Wales starting on June 1st takes in coastal Carmarthenshire. Guided walks have been arranged by the Llanelli and Dinefwr Ramblers to celebrate the opening of the Carmarthenshire section of the Welsh Coast Path May 5-6th, part of the Big Welsh Coastal Walk Event: Saturday 5th May 0900am Walk from Loughor Bridge to Burry Port Along the Wales Coast Path, 9.5 mile walk led by a member of the Ramblers, part of the Big Welsh Coastal Walk. For further information please see http://www.ramblers.org.uk/wales Saturday 5th May 1100am Circular walk from Festival Fields in Llanelli. A 2.75 mile circular walk around the Millenium Coastal Park, including a section of the Wales Coast Path. Part of the Big Welsh Coastal Walk. For further information please call John Cook 01554 759211 or see http://www.ramblers.org.uk/wales Saturda...