walkingnewspaper (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
These past days, I had been bombarded with lotsa study because of the coming holidays, as I call it, but it'd be intramurals in the university (that I am in now) and a fest here in Dumaguete City. The fest will start this Tuesday, Nov. 24 and that falls my birthday . While our intramurals will be from Thursday until Nov. 30. And now, with these days I wanna go to somewhere that I could spend my birthday!...
Brew Wales (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
A good crop of Brown Snout apples picked near Rockfield Studios in Monmouthshire. Lots of pears picked today as well on the last pick of the season. Weather not too bad today as well, a bit of rain but at least the apples are not frozen to the trees as in previous years around this time. Off to press after lunch.
The Observer (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
From seaside cottages to hunting lodges we pick perfect holiday hideaways for gathering together a crowd of friends or family HISTORIC 1. THE TOWER HOUSE, NEWBIGGIN-ON-LUNE, CUMBRIA Rich in history – the house was once home to Elizabeth Gaunt, the last woman to be burnt at the stake, and a principal hiding place of Bonnie Prince Charlie – the Tower House was used as a lookout for raiders...
electrichalibut.co.uk (Free subscription) | 22/10/2009
In the first place divest yourself of all bias in favour of novelty & singularity of opinion. Indulge them in any other subject rather than that of religion. It is too important, & the consequences of error may be too serious. On the other hand shake off all the fears & servile prejudices under which weak minds are servilely crouched. Fix reason firmly in her seat, and call to her tribunal...
dooyoo newest opinions in UK / Irel (Free subscription) | 17/10/2009
a new opinion on www.dooyoo.co.uk about Caldicot Castle (Monmouthshire, Wales) written by blackmagicstar4 ~ Feast fit for a King ~ ...
Brew Wales (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009
The Star Inn, Talybont-on-Usk will be holding their first beer festival this weekend, the 17th & 18th October. The pub will also be celebrating their Pub of the Year 2009 award from Brecknock CAMRA. Real ales from local breweries such as Breconshire, Kingstone, Celt Experiance an Wye Valley will be available along with live music and food. Although the Star is a small, roadside inn, not too far...
Brew Wales (Free subscription) | 03/10/2009
Another traditional perry pear is the Hendre Huffcap, named after the part of Monmouthshire the tree was first found in. Quite a tannic pear, will probably blend with another, sweeter pear such as the Tainton Squash we just picked (did not blog that one, ganger was getting me to pick and pank, not blog!) Very good year for perry pears this year.
GENEALOGE (Free subscription) | 02/10/2009
Raglan Village Monmouthshire, Wales, UK Raglan Village (1254) exists in the shadow of Raglan Castle. The link between the Castle and Village was broken after the castle was destroyed in 1646. Subsequently, the Duke of Beaufort, owner of the ruins of Raglan Castle and the lands surrounding Raglan continued to be an important influence in Village life until 1920 when his lands were sold. During the Napoleonic...
Let nothing you dismay (Free subscription) | 29/09/2009
The disappearance of a sense of the sacred is an unavoidable aspect of modern (in the sense of post-medieval) British history. Standing amongst the ruins of holy sites, such as Tintern Abbey, just up the road from the parish here, always induces in me an almost tangible sense of loss. The disappearance of such obvious and living reminders of both the immanence and transcendence of God goes some way...
Usksider's Photo Blog (Free subscription) | 23/09/2009
A little while ago I posted a short piece about churches built in out-of-the-way places and thought I'd add an image here to further illustrate the point. Llanfihangel Rogiet, featuring St Michael's Church The hamlet of Llanfihangel Rogiet is located immediately west of larger settlement of Rogiet in Monmouthshire. Interestingly, Llanfihangel Rogiet was established before the Norman invasion, although...
Brew Wales (Free subscription) | 12/09/2009
Time for an afternoon beer, from one of my local breweries, Kingstone Brewery, Kingstone Gold, a deep golden 4.0% ale, brewed in Tintern, Monmouthshire. Quite a light and refreshing ale, good hoppy aroma and a smooth taste, leading to a bitter, moreish aftertaste. Both Fuggles and First Gold hops are used in this beer, brewed with spring water in the Wye Valley. The bottle label suggests matching it...
GREEN HEART DEN (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
The buddleja on the North plot is attracting various butterflies and bees, including a Comma. Looking like a tatty Small Tortoiseshell, the Comma is a familar sight through most of England and Wales. This is one of the few species that is bucking the trend by expanding its range considerably. Once confined to the Welsh border counties, especially Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Monmouthshire, this...
upside down in cloud (Free subscription) | 09/09/2009
Of c ourse, and never mind what RS Thomas says , you can't live in the past: but every now and then you can take a day trip there , if only to worry the carcase of an old song. Saturday afternoon found me heading for the Valleys in , let's say, 1974 or so . So of course I couldn't use the Second Severn Crossing to get there, which suited me just fine. The old Severn Bridge feels much more bridge-like,...
GENEALOGE (Free subscription) | 03/09/2009
THE OLD REGISTER BOOK OF THE CATHOLIC MISSION OF PERTHÎR IN THE PARISH OF ROCKFIELD AND COUNTY OF MONMOUTH 1758 TO 1799 South Wales: Monmouthshire: Perthîr : "The County of Mounmouth, and especially the north-eastern half of the shire, is remarkable for the fidelity with which its inhabitants clung to the Catholic Church throughout the penal times. The Calvanistic Methodist movement...
Brew Wales (Free subscription) | 01/09/2009
First pick of the season and there is a good crop of perry pears this year. Picked an old Monmouthshire variety first this morning, called "Gwehelog" at an orchard near Raglan. Off to second orchard now and pressing later.
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