By Lesley | Published:
August 14, 2009
I have to admit it…. we are in the throes of another wet and windy summer here in Wales. People coming here on holiday have complained about the wetness… understandably. But why do we always put ourselves down? When I lived in Switzerland, it was not unheard of for the first snows of the winter [...]
By Lesley | Published:
May 5, 2009
It is fifty five years since the young medical undergraduate, Roger Bannister became the first person in the world officially to break the magical barrier of the four minute mile. As a child of a home which did not yet have the luxury of a TV set, I heard the news on the radio, and [...]
By Lesley | Published:
March 1, 2009
Despite Wales’ unfortunate defeat by France two days ago in a thrilling rugby match in Paris, the flags are flying high today all over Wales to celebrate St David’s Day. The sun is shining. The daffodils are in bloom. The spring has sprung! Happy St David’s Day!
By Lesley | Published:
August 10, 2008
Today we saw the first gold medal of the 2008 Olympics to be won by a Brit. As a member of Team GB she competes under the Union Flag and is not allowed to display her origins, so here is a Welsh Dragon to keep her company: Well done Nicole !!!
By Lesley | Published:
April 10, 2008
On a day when all the rest of news is sad or bad, it is great to hear some good news for once. This Newfoundland is being trained to rescue people from the sea in Swansea. The picture came from the Daily Mail and [...]
Also posted in Animals, Charity, Coastal erosion, DEFRA, Education, Interesting things, RSPCA, Sailing, Swansea, Uncategorized, Wales |
By Lesley | Published:
March 21, 2008
Hooray! I have to say that I for one am delighted that Formula One is to return to the BBC after twelve years of missed moves during lengthy adverts. I have long advocated that ITV needed to insert a window into the adverts so that people could continue to watch the racing that they had [...]
By Lesley | Published:
February 29, 2008
March 1st is St David’s Day Dydd Dewi Sant Hapus Iawn Happy St David’s Day Because it happened to fall on a Saturday this year……..
By Lesley | Published:
February 7, 2008
Last week, we had to transport a beautiful and very energetic Labrador dog to the vet. His visit was for castration, which is always performed before rescued animals can be re-homed into families as pets.
By Lesley | Published:
January 25, 2008
Yes…. another year has rolled by…. So get out the chocs and flowers and give somebody you love a hug Happy St Dwynwen’s Day !
By Lesley | Published:
December 2, 2007
Stop Press News! Santa will be in the RSPCA CHARITY SHOP in Gorseinon this week.
Also posted in Animals, Charity, DEFRA, Family, Gorseinon, Interesting things, RSPCA, Swansea, Uncategorized, Wales, volunteering |