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Red phone box in Pembrokeshire becomes information centre
An interesting new tourist information centre has opened in Pembrokeshire, which stands as perhaps one of the smallest of its kind.Following the purchase of an old red telephone box in Sardis, the Saundersfoot Community Council – with help from local volunteers – have transformed the box into a font of knowledge for the surrounding area.
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Pembrokeshire marine cleaners appear on The One Show
A team of underwater cleaners from Pembrokeshire have had their efforts praised after appearing on BBC's The One Show last Friday. The volunteers, known as Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners, aim to keep Pembrokeshire's coastline free of marine litter, making the area beautiful and safe for those visiting the area whilst staying in Pembrokeshire cottages.
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Trio of baby meerkats causing excitement at Folly Farm
Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire has been celebrating the birth of three meerkats who have been welcomed as great additions to the existing mob at the park and are already proving hugely popular with visitors. Regularly named as offering one of the top days out for those on their holidays in South Wales, Folly Farm is home to over 250 animals from 50 different species including the royal python, Bactrian camel, giraffe, barbary macaque and the Brazilian tapir.
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New walk now open on Caldey Island
A brand new walking path has been created on Caldey Island, one which allows visitors to retrace the footsteps of the famous monks who once lived there.
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Saundersfoot aiming to become Marine Centre of Excellence
Pembrokeshire County Council has shown its full support in assisting Saundersfoot Harbour in its bid to become a Marine Centre of Excellence, it has been announced. A measure which could see a significant increase in both conventional and marine tourism to the harbour, it has always been regarded as a hotspot for wildlife, and only last week visitors could admire a breathtaking display from a pod of playful dolphins.
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Holidaymakers enjoy surprise dolphin display at Saundersfoot
The rich diversity of wildlife was shown in Saundersfoot earlier this month, with beach-goers in this beautiful region of Pembrokeshire treated to a delightful display by some dolphins.
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Article celebrates family fun to be found in Pembrokeshire
An article written for a national newspaper has highlighted the endless fun Pembrokeshire can offer holidaymakers, with the county providing a huge thrill for the writer and his young family.
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Three Pembrokeshire restaurants included in Good Food Guide
The standard of restaurants across Pembrokeshire has been highlighted following the release of the latest Wales Waitrose Good Food Guide, with three eateries being given the seal of approval in the acclaimed guide. One of the restaurants awarded a place is Llys Meddyg, a Newport-based restaurant which aims to offer a fine dining masterclass to all of its customers. With seabass with nuts and spices, Preseli rump of lamb and pommes Boulanger just some of the delights on the menu, its place among the culinary elite is clearly well deserved.
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Daily Express article offers high praise for Tenby
An article published by The Daily Express has highlighted the beauty and appeal of Tenby as a holiday destination, with the writer offering nothing but praise and plaudits for this picturesque area of South Wales. Written by Paul Gogarty, the piece explains how the coastal sanctuary served as the inspiration for both Roald Dahl and Beatrix Potter, with the latter having sketched what later became Mr McGregor's vegetable garden in the Peter Rabbit tales while holidaying in the town in 1900.
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Bizarre phenomenon seen from Pembrokeshire coast
When Adrian Owens saw the some of the islands off Pembrokeshire's coast, he knew something strange was happening. The islands, and the ships on the horizon (which were bizarrely magnified), were mirrored in the sky. From the coast, a lovely area for anyone enjoying a nearby cottage holiday in Pembrokeshire, Owens saw the islands of South Bishop, The Bishops and Clerks and Grassholm like nobody ever has before.
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Tenby Lifeboat heralded as great success by organisers
Organisers of the Tenby Lifeboat Week have celebrated the event as a fantastic success, with thousands of pounds being raised for the local lifeboat crew. They were quick to offer a special word of thanks to the generosity of those who visited, with RNLI volunteer collectors raising a total of £2,336.70, funds which are sure to help the Tenby lifeboat crew continue their fantastic work in protecting the region's coastlines.
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Heatwave having tremendous effect on Welsh tourism
There has been a noticeable increase in the number of holidaymakers in Wales according to tourism figures in the country who are celebrating the effect of the heatwave. After the best July for many years in terms of weather, tourist levels in a number of popular areas of the country surged dramatically. A spokesperson for Visit Wales said that the weather had given a huge boost the tourism industry, with many people snapping last minute deals and heading to the coast to make the most of the sunshine.
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