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Legendary tours to bring new visitors to South West Wales

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South West Wales is renowned for its captivating castles and breath-taking gardens and, to mark the Welsh Government’s 2017 Year of Legends, group tour operators are being given some legendary itineraries to help them bring new visitors to the area. As part of the Legends campaign, tourism teams from across the region are working together as a Tourism Destination Partnership to showcase the country’s rich culture and heritage, led by Carmarthenshire County Council. Several new travel itineraries have been created, giving visitors up to five days of tours, including wet weather friendly venues and driving tours that take in some of the region’s finest attractions and landscapes. The area boasts the world’s largest single span glasshouse at the National Botanic Garden of Wales, and fascinating history from the monastic era to modern times alongside many other iconic castles and gardens. Tours will also showcase the area’s glorious landscapes and suggest refreshment and accommodation ...

Specialists in infection prevention are asking people not to visit patients in Teifi Ward, Glangwili Hospital

Several patients are currently experiencing symptoms associated with Gastroenteritis and the Teifi Ward at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen, has been temporarily closed to visitors as a result. Infection control measures are in place to reduce the risk of infection and visitors are requested not to visit patients at this time. Sharon Daniel, Assistant Director of Nursing (Infection Prevention & Control) in Hywel Dda University Health Board said: "Illnesses such as diarrhoea and vomiting can pass from one person to another very easily and we have been informed that Gastroenteritis is also circulating in the community. “I would urge people who are feeling unwell or have been in contact with someone who has these symptoms NOT to visit patients in hospital at this time as viruses can be serious for sick and vulnerable patients.” Symptoms of Gastroenteritis include nausea (feeling queasy) diarrhoea and vomiting. If you are experiencing these symptoms it is important to wash and dry y...