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The Holiday Cottage Wales
is approached along a track about 100 yards long through the sand dunes and running parallel to the beach and stands in the Pembrokeshire National Park. The private track goes only to the 5 properties on the beach and there are just the 3 cottages beyond ours. There is a fantastically large sandy beach with lifeguard patrolled bathing area in the summer. Rock pools for the children and lots of room for exercising the dogs or flying your kites. you may see choughs and buzzards over the headland.The Cottage at poppit sands consists of a large lounge with colour television, Sky Freesat and video
player, one end of which is a fitted kitchen with hob/oven, microwave, fridge and freezer. The settee in the lounge converts into a double bed. There is one bedroom with a fitted wardrobe and cupboards and a double bed.
The second bedroom on the front of the property has two single beds. The cottage thus can sleep six people. There is a bathroom, with w.c., shower cubicle and autowasher-drying machine. There are storage heaters which are ample even for the coldest weather. Pets are welcome. There is room for one car to park beside the cottage. The cottage is cleaned between guests. Linen and bedding are provided (excluding towels). The water supply is mains water. The spot is ideal for young children as there is only 10 yds of lawn between the cottage and the sandy beach. There is a pub about half a mile away, and Cardigan town is 4 miles
away with two supermarkets a swimming pool a small theatre and restaurants.
Poppit Sands Holiday Cottage
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| 05/02/2010 |
| Welsh Assembly Government extends the relaxation of rules on Supplementary Feeding to 28 February 2010 |
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On 15 January 2010 Livestock farmers were advised by the Welsh Assembly Government that they would be able to give their livestock additional feed to help maintain animal welfare during the period of cold weather.
 The Bulletin can be accessed below: http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/ecnewsevents/ralatestnews  It was announced at that time that the relaxation rules would remain in force until 31 January 2010 unless severe weather conditions persist. Due to the persistence of severe weather conditions the relaxation of the supplementary rules has now been extended until 28 February 2010. Farmers seeking further information should contact their local Divisional Office.  |
| 05/02/2010 |
| Passengers in Wales rate rail services |
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Passengers in Wales continue to rate the country's railways as being in generally good shape with 86% of Arriva Trains Wales (ATW) passengers saying they are satisfied with their overall journey.
However, commenting on the results Passenger Focus did express concern with ATW's managing disruption results, which only 32% of passengers said they were satisfied with. The Autumn 2009 National Passenger Survey (NPS) has revealed passenger satisfaction with ATW rail services is three points higher than the Great Britain score of 83%. Punctuality scores on all train operators running services in Wales also improved across the board, which is good news for passengers who rate punctuality as a top priority. Passenger Focus's Autumn 2009 results is the second NPS in a row to show significant improvements to passenger satisfaction with station facilities in Wales. Satisfaction scores with ticket buying facilities jumped 15 points to 76%. Scores were also up for provision of information about train times/platforms (80%), attitudes and helpfulness of staff (74%), cleanliness (65%) personal security (63%), the availability of staff (57%) and facilities and services (44%).
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| 05/02/2010 |
| Llanfallteg History Society |
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Llanfallteg History Society with Transitionarberth A Presentation by Stuart Fry Saturday Febuary 20th at 19.30 Llanfallteg Millennium Hall An Interesting and instructive, illustrated talk from Stuart Fry- hedgerows survey and a history of native tree species , their use and management. Artifacts, woodsman tools, old chainsaws and timber |
| 05/02/2010 |
| Changes to management of Burry Inlet and Menai Straits fisheries announced |
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Rural Affairs Minister, Elin Jones has today [04 February 2010] announced that changes to the management of the Burry Inlet and Menai Strait Fisheries are to be introduced from April 2010.
In April 2010, the Welsh Assembly Government will repeal the Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 1966 in relation to Wales, amalgamating the Sea Fisheries Committees in Wales with the Welsh Assembly Government Fisheries Unit. Following a public consultation, and in order to ensure the continued operation of both fisheries following the abolition of the SFC's, the Minister is today announcing that the Environment Agency will become grantee and assume control of the order governing the Burry Inlet fishery, and that a new body will be established to act as grantee and to control the Menai Strait Oyster and Mussel Fishery Order 1962 (Menai Strait (East) Mussel fishery).
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| 05/02/2010 |
| Scallop fishing the official viewpoint |
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Written statement by Elin Jones, the Minister for Rural Affairs on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government regarding the Scallop fishing (Wales)Order 2010
 The purpose of this statement is to inform Members that I have made the Scallop Fishing (Wales) Order 2010. The Order is being brought in to enhance regulation of the scallop dredge industry with the aim of protecting scallop stocks and safeguarding important marine species and habitats whilst maintaining a viable and sustainable scallop industry for fishermen operating in Welsh waters.
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| 05/02/2010 |
| New scallop fishing rules announced |
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Rural Affairs Minister Elin Jones has announced new regulations governing scallop fishing off the Welsh coast from 1 March 2010.
The new regulations seek to reduce the level of scallop fishing in Welsh waters. It will also prohibit scallop dredging in several clearly defined areas around the Welsh coast which have been identified as important to vulnerable marine species and habitats. This will help maintain a viable and sustainable scallop industry for fishermen operating in Welsh waters.
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| 04/02/2010 |
| Great Northern Divers Too cold for a dip in the sea? Not for these Divers! |
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Bird Watching opportunity - with Rhys Jones, Gwynedd Council Senior Biodiversity Officer, Tuesday 16 February 2010 -10:30a.m
Come and see a rare winter treat. Great Northern Divers - large water birds with black and white feathers and a powerful dagger bill - can be seen just off the Gwynedd coast in Caernarfon Bay, over the winter months. Â According to Gwynedd Council Senior Biodiversity Officer, Rhys Jones: "We have been monitoring the numbers of Great Northern Divers over the past few years and are delighted to see them return in greater numbers each year. More than 50 have been counted recently. The habitat in Caernarfon bay is ideal as they need shallow water so they can catch small fish and crabs."
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| 04/02/2010 |
| Consultation on the Fifth Quinquennial Review of Schedules 5 and 8 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 |
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The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) conducted a review of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. This consultation seeks views on their recommendations to amend the list of species of animals and plants protected under the Act.
End of consultation: 20/04/2010
 To express your views  http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/environmentandcountryside/5threviewwca/?lang=en |
| 04/02/2010 |
| Talented Jay hopes to clear kickboxing qualifiers |
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A Coleg Gwent student who won bronze and silver medals in the World Karate and Kickboxing Association (WKA) World Championships in November last year is hoping to qualify for the competition again this month.
 Last year Crosskeys Campus sports student Jay Sheppard, who competed with her local club Storm Kickboxing Academy, beat five competitors from five different countries to win silver and bronze medals at the WKA Championships in Punta Umbra, Spain.  |
| 04/02/2010 |
| Feel good with the Feelgood Factor at the Swansea Grand |
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Stephen K Amos: The Feelgood Factor
Wednesday 17th February, 8pm, 16+ Swansea Grand Theatre  Fresh from starring alongside a cast of outstanding comedians in The School for Scandal at Edinburgh's Fringe Festival, Stephen K Amos is once again on the road for his third solo stand-up tour of the UK, stopping in Swansea Grand Theatre on Wednesday 17th February at 8pm with his new show The Feelgood Factor.   |