Category Archives: pollution

Penyrheol School Illuminations

By Lesley | Published: October 18, 2008

At a time when just about everyone in the country is fitting energy saving bulbs in their homes, tightening their belts against the economic crunch we are facing, having cavity wall insulation installed, closing curtains at dusk, turning down the thermostat and wearing extra clothes, switching off pilot lights and lights that are not strictly [...]

Also posted in Annoying things, Education, Gorseinon, Green things, Recycling, Sad things, Strange things, Swansea, Uncategorized, Wales | 1 Comment

Cockle Beds Closed

By Lesley | Published: April 25, 2008

Sadly, the cockle beds in the Bury Inlet and the Three Rivers area of Carmarthen Bay have had to be closed today because an outbreak of diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) has been detected.

Also posted in Animals, Coastal erosion, DEFRA, Gorseinon, Green things, Sad things, Swansea, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Hazardous Waste On Welsh Beaches

By Lesley | Published: January 21, 2008

Perhaps it is just as well that we have had sustained heavy rain and gale force winds for many days now.

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No Christmas cards this year

By Lesley | Published: December 16, 2007

We have decided not to send Christmas cards this year.

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Bendy Buses in Swansea

By Lesley | Published: December 6, 2007

There is great upheaval in Swansea these days. Roads are being changed beyond all recognition….and all to accommodate the new ‘Bendy-Buses’.

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Gas Pipeline: What comes around goes around

By Lesley | Published: November 27, 2007

Today will see the end of the project to build a gas pipeline though South Wales.

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Airbus 380

By Lesley | Published: October 16, 2007

The first airbus 380 was transferred to Singapore yesterday and a celebratory ceremony was held in Toulouse. Last year when we were camping near Perpignan , sheltering from a strong and long Tramontana wind, we had our own personal flying display from this fantastic machine.

Also posted in Charity, Happy things, Uncategorized, Wales, weather | 2 Comments

England catching up with Wales in banning smoking

By Lesley | Published: June 30, 2007

Tomorrow, June 1st 2007 will see England catching up with Wales, at least with regard to the ban on smoking in public places.

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Think whilst you drink

By Lesley | Published: June 21, 2007

Summer days encourage us to go to the countryside or the coast.

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Cat-chase through the Uplands

By Lesley | Published: March 24, 2007

Although this is not the actual cat… it looks very similar! We had already done a full morning’s voluntary work for the animal centre… a dog, three rabbits and a cat had been transported to the vet’s surgery for treatment.

Also posted in Amusing things, Animals, Charity, Green things, RSPCA, Swansea, Uncategorized, volunteering | 2 Comments