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March 11th, 2010

Curtain up on National Theatre Wales` first production - WalesOnline


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Curtain up on National Theatre Wales' first production
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Doubts cast on Olympic legacy for Wales - BBC News


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Cricket in Wales in 2010

March 5th, 2010

Thursday 24 June 2010
NatWest Series - England v  Australia @ The SWALEC Stadium 

Sunday 5 September 2010
NatWest International Twenty20 - England v  Pakistan @ The SWALEC Stadium 

Tuesday 7 September 2010
NatWest International Twenty20 - England v  Pakistan @ The SWALEC Stadium 

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Oh Glammy, Glammy... on August 22nd, 2008

A tangible sense of relief... on September 7th, 2008

Six Nations Fixtures 2010 on February 2nd, 2010

Six Nations Fixtures 2010

February 2nd, 2010

In our regular annual feature here on Welsh Directory.com (it’s the only thing you can rely on us for!) here are this years six nations fixtures…

As ever a mouth watering prospect and as wide open a tournament as there’s been for some time…

Can’t wait!

February 6
Ireland v Italy (1430)
*England v Wales (1700)

February 7
Scotland v France (1500)

 

February 13
*Wales v Scotland (1400)
France v Ireland (1630)

February 14
Italy v England (1430)

 

February 26
*Wales v France (2000)

February 27
Italy v Scotland (1330)
England v Ireland (1600)

 

March 13
*Ireland v Wales (1430)
Scotland v England (1700)

March 14
France v Italy (1430)

 

March 20
*Wales v Italy (1430)
Ireland v Scotland (1700)
France v England (1945)

(all times GMT - add an hour for continental games).

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Cricket in Wales in 2010 on March 5th, 2010

Six Nations Fixtures 2008 on November 10th, 2007

A tangible sense of relief... on September 7th, 2008

Six Nations Fixtures 2009

January 14th, 2009

It’s the New Year (have a happy one) and the Six Nations rugby tournament is just around the corner so here is the fixture list with Wales’ games highlighted.

No too sure about those Friday night matches, I always liked ‘three match Saturdays’ … we’ll see …

Saturday 7th February
England v Italy (3.00pm)
Ireland v France (5.00pm)

Sunday 8th February
*Scotland v Wales (3.00pm)*

Saturday 14th February
France v Scotland (3.00pm)
*Wales v England (5.30pm)*

Sunday 15th February
Italy v Ireland (2.30pm)

Friday 27th February
*France v Wales (8.00pm)*

Saturday 28th February
Scotland v Italy (3.00pm)
Ireland v England (5.30pm)

Saturday 14th March
*Italy v Wales (3.00pm)*
Scotland v Ireland (5.00pm)

Sunday 15th March
England v France (3.00pm)

Saturday 21st March
Italy v France (1.15pm)
England v Scotland (3.30pm)
*Wales v Ireland (5.30pm)*

All are in UK time – add one hour for games in France and Italy

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A tangible sense of relief…

September 7th, 2008

I’m sure I could feel the waves of relief spreading from the Millennium Stadium as Sam Vokes managed to scuff home the only goal of the game in the Wales versus Azerbaijan world cup qualifier …

With only 17,106 in the stadium, this performance is unlikely to encourage larger attendances in future - but hey thanks Sam.

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Six Nations Fixtures 2010 on February 2nd, 2010

Six Nations Fixtures 2009 on January 14th, 2009

Oh Glammy, Glammy... on August 22nd, 2008

Oh Glammy, Glammy…

August 22nd, 2008

NatWest Pro 40 D2, Swalec Stadium: Glamorgan 218-7 beat Warwickshire 88 by 130 runs

Jason Gillespie 5-13 against … sublime…

It could have been an even bigger win as this picture taken after 11 overs testifies.

Glamorgan v Warwickshire after 11 overs
Glamorgan v Warwickshire after 11 overs

A happy evening (cold) Welsh Summer evening.

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Six Nations Fixtures 2010 on February 2nd, 2010

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Harbourmaster Hotel ~ Aberaeron, Ceredigion, West Wales

May 1st, 2008

We tried to get into the Harbourmaster a couple of years ago, only to met with incredulity that we were trying to make a reservation at such short notice - it was a few weeks before we wanted to stay rather than the expected months. I’m glad to say that we made it in this time, although the notice was still short, the new rooms and off season timing must have worked in our favour.
the Harbourmaster Hotel ~ Aberaeron
We stayed in what I guess is one of the best rooms, with a terrace, sea-views, large bathroom and king size bed - all the trappings of a boutique hotel. The room was lovely, clean and only recently opened I happily whiled away a few hours lounging on the red velvet settee alternating between the well stocked mini-bar, wind-swept sea view and wide screen TV. My wife meanwhile indulged in the Molton Brown toiletries and the free-standing bath.

One of the other key ingredients of a night away in a hotel with these credentials is food. Dinner was good, not great, but that may be my own fault as I ordered scallops with a salsa verde and steak, both good staples of any menu, but offering few opportunities to shine and my wife stuck to soup and duck (which was the highlight of the meal and very flavoursome). I really liked the service, efficient and local, which really helps to give a sense of place. Cheese and chocolate cake (which actually may have been the real highlight of the meal!) for dessert then into the bar. Now I’m a big fan of bars and this is a really good one - a broad range of drinks, a healthy positive atmosphere and a real cross-section of customers. Pretty much perfect and thoroughly recommended to anyone in the area.

Somewhat bleary eyed (she made me finish that bottle of champagne) we ate a comfortable and thoughtful breakfast from a choice that will cater to all tastes, then headed off substantially poorer but fulfilled.

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Gwesty Cymru ~ Aberystwyth on November 18th, 2007

A History of Wales ~ John Davies on November 3rd, 2007

A (woeful) tale of two websites on December 31st, 2007

The English village that wants to be Welsh

April 27th, 2008

I love the current story about the English village of Audlem in Cheshire wanting to hold a referendum to become Welsh.

However, residents say that simply holding the poll will tell politicians that there is an issue of increasing inequality between countries in Britain that needs addressing.

Come on, tell the truth … you don’t want free prescriptions and hospital parking really - it’s the grand slam and Calzaghe that you’re after really!

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Joe Calzaghe for BBC Sport Personality of the Year on December 4th, 2007

Welsh Graffiti on November 13th, 2007

Matt Dawson speaks sense shock!?!*!! on January 31st, 2008

Hospital Parking - not so free

April 1st, 2008

The decision of the Welsh Assembly government to provide free parking at all hospitals in Wales caused something of a stink, with English constituents justifiably decrying the injustice of the situation.

For the sake of cross border relations, I’m glad to report that things aren’t quite as rosy when it comes to parking at hospitals in Wales as the headlines may suggest. It happened that I needed to attend the University Hospital of Wales on the 1st of April the day on which parking charges were removed. Guess what, parking at the hospital is not free, as its run by a private company they’ll still charge for parking! I don’t remember anyone mentioning that when this story was being spun to us. That is also the case in another 10 of Wales’ 130 NHS hospitals and units.

Those still charging are:

Princess of Wales, Bridgend contract until 2011
Glanrhyd, Bridgend contract until 2011
Neath Port Talbot contract until 2032
Univ Hospital of Wales, Cardiff contract until 2021
West Wales General, Carmarthen contract until 2018
Prince Phillip, Llanelli contract until 2018
Glan Clwyd, Bodelwyddan contract until 2011
Wrexham Maelor contract until 2008
Royal Glamorgan contract until 2011
Withybush, Pembs contract until 2009

Take a look at those dates – we’ll be paying in Cardiff at the UHW until 2021 and the Port Talbot date is pure science fiction.

I’ve decided to provide evidence it the form of my parking receipt. Read it and smile all you malcontents!

parking receipt

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Wales Win! on February 5th, 2008

The English village that wants to be Welsh on April 27th, 2008

Laura Ashley store in Llanidloes to close on December 24th, 2007

Warren Gatland the saviour of Welsh rugby

March 18th, 2008

I’ve been writing a somewhat sceptical piece entitled ‘Gatland the savour of Welsh rugby?‘ for some time, waiting for a slip-up in this years six nations campaign as an opportunity to publish. Note the use of the question mark.

Given the fantastic grand slam that has been handed to us by Warren and co I’ve dropped the article, and will quote just one snippet from it:

Let’s be honest, when Welsh rugby is hurting so is Wales

Thanks for saving us from the pain boys.

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Joe Calzaghe for BBC Sport Personality of the Year on December 4th, 2007

Wales to be the first in the UK to have a Commissioner for Older People on January 8th, 2008

Wales in New York on February 28th, 2008

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March 10th, 2010

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March 7th, 2010

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March 3rd, 2010

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