Steve Williams is one of the top comedians in the UK currently enjoying success with his BBC series and UK tour. In the interview, Williams discusses growing up in Wales and drawing inspiration from observing people, with Wales being a funny place. He cites comedians like Eddie Izzard and Billy Connolly as favorites and believes comedy has evolved from more offensive earlier styles while still addressing taboo topics. Williams enjoys performing in Wales and sampling Welsh cuisine like rarebit, favoring places like Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, Tenby and Narberth. He hopes to continue writing for Russell Howard's Good News and perform at more comedy events in the future.
Temperatures dropped below freezing over the weekend in many parts of the UK, turning coastal waters to ice in some areas like Pendine. Local men recalled the last time the sea there froze and noted it was unusual for this time of year, as seawater typically freezes around -2 degrees C due to salt content.
Mr. Julian Narbett, a resident of St. Clears, takes the author on a walk along the riverbank pointing out various accessibility and consultation issues in the town. Julian notes a boarded up window, plans to install stones instead of allowing local youth to make benches, inability to access fishing areas due to narrow gates, and unsafe surfaces around skateboarding areas. As they continue along the rough river path, Julian points out improperly placed stiles and fenced off fishing areas. Julian cares deeply for his community and believes the town council has let down residents by not consulting them and ignoring accessibility issues.
This document provides an overview of Montessori education. It discusses how Montessori viewed the development of a child's brain and intelligence. Key aspects of the Montessori method are explained, including the prepared environment, focus on practical life skills, and use of hands-on multi-sensory materials. The document also compares Montessori's views to those of theorists like Piaget, highlighting their shared belief that children learn through independent exploration and interaction with their environment.
Working for the Romanian Angel Appeal and the Royal College of Nursing in Constanta Romania after the fall of Ceaucescu. Working in the hospital and orphanages of Constanta. The largest HIV - AIDS population of children anywhere in Europe at that time. Working alongside mad nurses, doctors, psycholgists, the odd hippy and some generally wonderful human beings. This is some of the information I stored during that time.
The document summarizes the work done by Stella Griffiths and others to document and preserve the photographic work of Stanley Phillips from St. Clears, Wales from 1908-1920. They published books of his photos, established a website, held exhibitions of his work locally and further abroad that were well-attended. They also took on preserving the work of other local photographers. However, they currently lack a permanent space to display the collection and hold community events. They hope to establish a gallery, office, and retail space in Lower St. Clears to address this need and support the local community.
Modernity arose in the 19th century in response to industrialization, urbanization, and new attitudes among artists; it was characterized by new styles of painting, universal access to art, and changing social classes. As cities and consumerism grew, new artistic movements developed that rejected realism and embraced new subject matters and styles, making art more accessible through museums, lithography, and photography. Postmodernism emerged in the late 20th century as a rejection of modernism's focus on rationality and function in favor of pluralism and mixing of styles and cultures in response to a capitalist and mass consumer society.
Steve Williams is one of the top comedians in the UK currently enjoying success with his BBC series and UK tour. In the interview, Williams discusses growing up in Wales and drawing inspiration from observing people, with Wales being a funny place. He cites comedians like Eddie Izzard and Billy Connolly as favorites and believes comedy has evolved from more offensive earlier styles while still addressing taboo topics. Williams enjoys performing in Wales and sampling Welsh cuisine like rarebit, favoring places like Newport, Cardiff, Swansea, Tenby and Narberth. He hopes to continue writing for Russell Howard's Good News and perform at more comedy events in the future.
Temperatures dropped below freezing over the weekend in many parts of the UK, turning coastal waters to ice in some areas like Pendine. Local men recalled the last time the sea there froze and noted it was unusual for this time of year, as seawater typically freezes around -2 degrees C due to salt content.
Mr. Julian Narbett, a resident of St. Clears, takes the author on a walk along the riverbank pointing out various accessibility and consultation issues in the town. Julian notes a boarded up window, plans to install stones instead of allowing local youth to make benches, inability to access fishing areas due to narrow gates, and unsafe surfaces around skateboarding areas. As they continue along the rough river path, Julian points out improperly placed stiles and fenced off fishing areas. Julian cares deeply for his community and believes the town council has let down residents by not consulting them and ignoring accessibility issues.
This document provides an overview of Montessori education. It discusses how Montessori viewed the development of a child's brain and intelligence. Key aspects of the Montessori method are explained, including the prepared environment, focus on practical life skills, and use of hands-on multi-sensory materials. The document also compares Montessori's views to those of theorists like Piaget, highlighting their shared belief that children learn through independent exploration and interaction with their environment.
Working for the Romanian Angel Appeal and the Royal College of Nursing in Constanta Romania after the fall of Ceaucescu. Working in the hospital and orphanages of Constanta. The largest HIV - AIDS population of children anywhere in Europe at that time. Working alongside mad nurses, doctors, psycholgists, the odd hippy and some generally wonderful human beings. This is some of the information I stored during that time.
The document summarizes the work done by Stella Griffiths and others to document and preserve the photographic work of Stanley Phillips from St. Clears, Wales from 1908-1920. They published books of his photos, established a website, held exhibitions of his work locally and further abroad that were well-attended. They also took on preserving the work of other local photographers. However, they currently lack a permanent space to display the collection and hold community events. They hope to establish a gallery, office, and retail space in Lower St. Clears to address this need and support the local community.
Modernity arose in the 19th century in response to industrialization, urbanization, and new attitudes among artists; it was characterized by new styles of painting, universal access to art, and changing social classes. As cities and consumerism grew, new artistic movements developed that rejected realism and embraced new subject matters and styles, making art more accessible through museums, lithography, and photography. Postmodernism emerged in the late 20th century as a rejection of modernism's focus on rationality and function in favor of pluralism and mixing of styles and cultures in response to a capitalist and mass consumer society.
1) The document analyzes cigarette advertising techniques over time, including iconic ads like the Marlboro Man. Advertisers have used imagery of masculinity, freedom, and lifestyle to promote smoking.
2) As restrictions have increased, the tobacco industry has turned to more subtle advertising like sponsoring events. They also target new demographics like the LGBT community.
3) The future of tobacco advertising is uncertain as regulations continue to tighten globally, but the industry explores new promotional methods like point-of-sale displays and social media.
The author takes a bus from their small village to St. Clears to review the town's shops and services. Upon arriving, they find most shops closed on the weekend. The next day, they visit the few shops that are open, including a factory shop and snack bar. They also enjoy food from the local Chinese and Indian restaurants. However, the author feels the town could attract younger visitors by having more businesses open on weekends and offering more amenities for teenagers.
An elderly couple who used to live in St. Clears but now live in Spain drove over 1,000 miles each way to visit an exhibition documenting the area over the last 100 years. They identified relatives in the photographs and shared stories from when they were young. The man offered a prize to anyone who could name all the men in a photo of his father on a factory outing. He commended the curator for preserving the area's photographic history for future generations.
Two cyclists from Pendine, Andy Edwards and Phil Jenkins, known as the Two Fat Cyclists, rode 1,000 miles from Chicago to New York in six days to raise £8,000 for the Canolfan Plant Sir Gâr children's centre charity. They were joined by drivers Lyndon Williams and Gethin Jones and played acoustic music gigs along the route, meeting Welsh opera singer Bryn Terfel at the end. This was not their first long-distance charity cycling trip to the US, having previously ridden 3,000 miles across the country in 2009.
The document outlines the route taken by a torchbearer on May 27th 2012 through several communities in Wales, including Swansea, Llanelli, Burry Port, Kidwelly, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Fishguard, Newport, Cardigan, Sarnau, Brynhoffnant, Llanarth, Aberaeron, and Llanon. It provides details of the streets and roads traveled on in each location as well as the times spent in each community.
Pendine was crowded over the weekend hosting two major events - the fifth annual daffodil ride cycling event and a motocross event on the beach. The cycling event has grown in popularity each year and raises money for charity. A motocross event was recently added, with riders of all ages and a crowd watching exciting races. The organized events in Pendine have increased visitors to the area, helping struggling towns attract visitors through sports and family entertainment.
The document presents findings from a survey of community and town councils in Wales regarding their profiles, skills and capabilities, interactions with communities and other organizations, and use of technologies. Key findings include that councils vary significantly in size and budgets, most have adopted the Model Code of Conduct, and about half have websites while internet access varies. Councils generally reported good relationships with their communities and unitary authorities, while interactions with the Welsh Assembly Government elicited more neutral responses.
The Laugharne Festival committee decided that the 2012 festival will feature a production of Under Mik Wood for three nights, going back to the festival's original format. The next committee meeting will be on March 9th at 7pm in Fern Hill Orchard. Sadly, Miss Gleed, a founding trustee of the festival, passed away. She had helped clear stones from the Cors Playing Field and provided prizes to encourage children. In 2010, Burton by Rhodri Miles was well received, and the committee thanked all their supporters for helping make it a success.
The launch of a new photographic archive in St. Clears, Carmarthenshire aims to digitize tens of thousands of images documenting daily life in the area from the early 1900s to the late 1970s. Volunteers are cataloging photos from the archives of five local photographers. Lists of names and event details will be published online and in local areas to reconnect people with lost photos of family, friends and community events. The collection will showcase the region's history and be preserved for future generations.
Volunteers are sorting through tens of thousands of photographs from five Carmarthenshire photographers from the early 1900s to the 1970s to create an online archive. Names, locations, and dates for photos will be listed to help reunite people with old photos of themselves and families. The collection will be exhibited in St. Clears and passed on to the National Library of Wales to preserve it.
This document contains a list of over 150 events that took place in various towns in Wales between 1961-1986. The events include dinners, presentations, celebrations, school closures, church services, sports competitions and more. They took place in numerous locations such as hotels, inns, schools, churches, and other public buildings and venues.
This document appears to be a list of names, locations, and events from 1964-1982 in Wales. It includes things like baby photos, weddings, work passports, and other family events. Locations listed include towns like Whitland, Laugharne, Llanboidy. The list provides details on over 100 families in the region during this time period.
The Rural Conversion Grant Programme provides assistance to micro businesses for converting redundant rural buildings into business use when new jobs are created or existing jobs are safeguarded. The grant is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Assembly Government. Applicants must be micro businesses employing less than 10 people and have a turnover less than 2 million euros. Grants will fund 50% of eligible project costs or £20,000 per job created, whichever is lower. Interested applicants should contact Mike Bull at Carmarthenshire County Council for an application form.
This document lists several candidate sites proposed for residential development in and around the settlements of St. Clears and Pwll Trap in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It includes details such as the site name and location, current land use, proposed land use, and site area for each entry. A total of 8 sites are included in the register covering areas ranging from 0.16 to 9.84 hectares. All current uses are agricultural land and all proposed uses are for residential development.
Alan Evans has been interested in photography since receiving his first camera as a child. He pursued formal training in photography later in life. His favorite subject matter is people, as he finds the human face fascinating. While he enjoys shooting with film, he now primarily uses digital due to client demands. He gets subjects to reveal their inner selves through casual conversation. His advice for aspiring photographers is to specialize in an area that interests you and learn from great photographers in that genre.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
1) The document analyzes cigarette advertising techniques over time, including iconic ads like the Marlboro Man. Advertisers have used imagery of masculinity, freedom, and lifestyle to promote smoking.
2) As restrictions have increased, the tobacco industry has turned to more subtle advertising like sponsoring events. They also target new demographics like the LGBT community.
3) The future of tobacco advertising is uncertain as regulations continue to tighten globally, but the industry explores new promotional methods like point-of-sale displays and social media.
The author takes a bus from their small village to St. Clears to review the town's shops and services. Upon arriving, they find most shops closed on the weekend. The next day, they visit the few shops that are open, including a factory shop and snack bar. They also enjoy food from the local Chinese and Indian restaurants. However, the author feels the town could attract younger visitors by having more businesses open on weekends and offering more amenities for teenagers.
An elderly couple who used to live in St. Clears but now live in Spain drove over 1,000 miles each way to visit an exhibition documenting the area over the last 100 years. They identified relatives in the photographs and shared stories from when they were young. The man offered a prize to anyone who could name all the men in a photo of his father on a factory outing. He commended the curator for preserving the area's photographic history for future generations.
Two cyclists from Pendine, Andy Edwards and Phil Jenkins, known as the Two Fat Cyclists, rode 1,000 miles from Chicago to New York in six days to raise £8,000 for the Canolfan Plant Sir Gâr children's centre charity. They were joined by drivers Lyndon Williams and Gethin Jones and played acoustic music gigs along the route, meeting Welsh opera singer Bryn Terfel at the end. This was not their first long-distance charity cycling trip to the US, having previously ridden 3,000 miles across the country in 2009.
The document outlines the route taken by a torchbearer on May 27th 2012 through several communities in Wales, including Swansea, Llanelli, Burry Port, Kidwelly, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Fishguard, Newport, Cardigan, Sarnau, Brynhoffnant, Llanarth, Aberaeron, and Llanon. It provides details of the streets and roads traveled on in each location as well as the times spent in each community.
Pendine was crowded over the weekend hosting two major events - the fifth annual daffodil ride cycling event and a motocross event on the beach. The cycling event has grown in popularity each year and raises money for charity. A motocross event was recently added, with riders of all ages and a crowd watching exciting races. The organized events in Pendine have increased visitors to the area, helping struggling towns attract visitors through sports and family entertainment.
The document presents findings from a survey of community and town councils in Wales regarding their profiles, skills and capabilities, interactions with communities and other organizations, and use of technologies. Key findings include that councils vary significantly in size and budgets, most have adopted the Model Code of Conduct, and about half have websites while internet access varies. Councils generally reported good relationships with their communities and unitary authorities, while interactions with the Welsh Assembly Government elicited more neutral responses.
The Laugharne Festival committee decided that the 2012 festival will feature a production of Under Mik Wood for three nights, going back to the festival's original format. The next committee meeting will be on March 9th at 7pm in Fern Hill Orchard. Sadly, Miss Gleed, a founding trustee of the festival, passed away. She had helped clear stones from the Cors Playing Field and provided prizes to encourage children. In 2010, Burton by Rhodri Miles was well received, and the committee thanked all their supporters for helping make it a success.
The launch of a new photographic archive in St. Clears, Carmarthenshire aims to digitize tens of thousands of images documenting daily life in the area from the early 1900s to the late 1970s. Volunteers are cataloging photos from the archives of five local photographers. Lists of names and event details will be published online and in local areas to reconnect people with lost photos of family, friends and community events. The collection will showcase the region's history and be preserved for future generations.
Volunteers are sorting through tens of thousands of photographs from five Carmarthenshire photographers from the early 1900s to the 1970s to create an online archive. Names, locations, and dates for photos will be listed to help reunite people with old photos of themselves and families. The collection will be exhibited in St. Clears and passed on to the National Library of Wales to preserve it.
This document contains a list of over 150 events that took place in various towns in Wales between 1961-1986. The events include dinners, presentations, celebrations, school closures, church services, sports competitions and more. They took place in numerous locations such as hotels, inns, schools, churches, and other public buildings and venues.
This document appears to be a list of names, locations, and events from 1964-1982 in Wales. It includes things like baby photos, weddings, work passports, and other family events. Locations listed include towns like Whitland, Laugharne, Llanboidy. The list provides details on over 100 families in the region during this time period.
The Rural Conversion Grant Programme provides assistance to micro businesses for converting redundant rural buildings into business use when new jobs are created or existing jobs are safeguarded. The grant is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Assembly Government. Applicants must be micro businesses employing less than 10 people and have a turnover less than 2 million euros. Grants will fund 50% of eligible project costs or £20,000 per job created, whichever is lower. Interested applicants should contact Mike Bull at Carmarthenshire County Council for an application form.
This document lists several candidate sites proposed for residential development in and around the settlements of St. Clears and Pwll Trap in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It includes details such as the site name and location, current land use, proposed land use, and site area for each entry. A total of 8 sites are included in the register covering areas ranging from 0.16 to 9.84 hectares. All current uses are agricultural land and all proposed uses are for residential development.
Alan Evans has been interested in photography since receiving his first camera as a child. He pursued formal training in photography later in life. His favorite subject matter is people, as he finds the human face fascinating. While he enjoys shooting with film, he now primarily uses digital due to client demands. He gets subjects to reveal their inner selves through casual conversation. His advice for aspiring photographers is to specialize in an area that interests you and learn from great photographers in that genre.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.