The Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve is an area of piece and quiet right in the middle of Cardiff Bay. It was formed from the salt marshes and mud flats on the edge of the Bay in front of Windsor Esplanade after the bay was permanently flooded.
There was some concern that when the Cardiff Bay barrage was built that the wildlife would all leave but the Wetlands Reserve has proved to be a popular area.
Although totally man-made it has become a haven for birds in the Bay.
It also provides a quiet place to walk or cycle just away from the hustle and bustle of the Bay. [Read more →]
Gareth Mason from Barry was recently the star on the Graham Norton show. Even though he’s a “big lad” he does some amazing dancing to the James Bond theme.
There was also a local piece in the local Barry newspaper where Gareth praised his old school St Richard Gwyn in Barry and specifically his drama teacher Audrey Sparks. It’s really heartening to see a prospective South Wales star praising his old school and his teacher!
Today we went to the South Wales Classic Car show in Pencoed. It’s an annual event run by the SWCCC. We were really surprised by how big an event this has become – it’s been running for over 20 years and this year had over 400 vehicles on display. With the fantastic weather we had today it was a great day out. [Read more →]
It’s still a work in progress, as all websites are, but it’s well under way. There’s a lot of interest on where to eat in Cardiff Bay and it was clear that a specific site was needed. There are lots of sites listing Cardiff Bay restaurants, but it’s obvious that not many (if any) are based on up-to-date personal experience.
I work in the Bay and eat out quite a bit so a personal view of the best restaurants is quite easy to do.
We went to Rest Bay in Porthcawl yesterday. It’s a great beach with lots of clear sand when the tide is out. There’s also a large new carpark nearby so access is easy by car.
It’s only a 10 or 15 minute walk from the centre of Porthcawl so well worth a visit if you are looking for a slightly quieter beach.
Unfortunately the Blue Anchor Inn in East Aberthaw has caught fire again last weekend.
This is a great local pub with a huge amount of character. The building dates from 1380. It has caught fire a number of times in its history – a thatched roof and log fires don’t mix very well
The Cardiff Bay Wetlands Reserve is an area of piece and quiet right in the middle of Cardiff Bay. It was formed from the salt marshes and mud flats on the edge of the Bay in front of Windsor Esplanade after the bay was permanently flooded.
I’ve been busy setting up my new 
