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New Years Day Swim 2013
Record Numbers for New Years Day Swim 2013 - Sponsored by Powells Cottage Holidays Powells Cottage Holidays are delighted to continue as the main sponsor for the Saundersfoot New Years Day Swim. A Giant Firework display started the 2013 swim on Saundersfoot Beach, where a record 1724 swimmers and thousands of spectators welcomed in the New Year at the annual Saundersfoot New Year's Day Swim in Pembrokeshire.
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Tenby's Boxing Day swim a huge success
The 42nd year of the Tenby Boxing Day Swim was hailed a success as figures and photos have revealed that the event is as famous as ever. Almost 600 people took to North Beach for the annual event.
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Ancient Standing Stone Restored in Pembrokeshire
One of Pembrokeshire's iconic standing stones was recently restored to its former home after being knocked over by a passing vehicle last year.The standing stone of Bedd Morris makes for an impressive sight, standing at over six feet tall, and its restoration is welcome news for the local community. The standing stone marks the parish boundary between Pontfaen and Newport in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and is a popular attraction amongst visitors enjoying Pembrokeshire cottage holidays.
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Pembrokeshire Lights Up for Christmas
If you're taking one of the great Pembrokeshire cottage holidays this Christmas, there's plenty of seasonal cheer to be had in the region, with many of the Christmas illuminations already setup.
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Mumford and Sons music video filmed in Pembrokeshire
Fans of the popular folk-rock band Mumford and Sons will be eagerly awaiting their next single called Lover of the Light. The music video to accompany the single was recently filmed in the Pembrokeshire countryside, a move that will show the beauty of the beaches and coastline to people all across the world.
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People looking for half term holidays on the rise
Experts are predicting that this up and coming autumn half term could be one of the biggest in terms of holiday bookings, with a leading travel comparison website already seeing a sizeable rise in families looking for the perfect last minute break.
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Bats, Rats and Superstitions in Tenby
If you’re enjoying a stay in one of the many Tenby cottages this October half-term, there’s an excellent opportunity for a little Halloween fun at the town’s Tudor Merchant's House.
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South Pembrokeshire Wins Trio of Bloom Awards
There was great news for the South Pembrokeshire areas recently, as the region scooped three of the Wales in Bloom awards.The awards took place in Rhyl and saw the area win in three categories. The ‘Small Country Town Trophy’ was the biggest win, with the town of Tenby getting first place with a Silver Gilt; the award was picked up by the Tenby in Bloom chairman, Clr. Mrs. Sue Lane. The region also saw awards in the ‘Hotels, Guest and Public Houses and Restaurants’ class and the ‘Caravans, Camping and Holiday Homes section for sites under 100 units’ category.
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Pembrokeshire attraction to get penguin pool
One of the favourite attractions visited by those staying in Pembrokeshire cottages will soon be even better after plans for building a home for penguins were approved. Folly Farm is visited by kids and grown ups alike for a fun day out with animals in South Wales, and now the animal family is increasing with the addition of penguins. The proposal for a £500,000 penguin pool was approved by Pembrokeshire County Council this week.
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Ironman Wales is a Great Success
This past Sunday saw crowds of athletes flock to Tenby’s North Bay to compete in one of the UK’s hardest sporting events. The beach was packed with over 1,300 athletes from around 40 countries taking place. As you would expect with an event of this size, the competition drew in thousands of spectators to the area, some of which were visiting during Pembrokeshire cottage holidays.
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Restoration of historic Tenby fountain completed
A landmark in Tenby was restored to its former glory last weekend, after being kept in storage for the last 21 years. The Dyster Memorial Fountain had stood in the centre of Tudor Square for over a century, and back when it was first erected it was very important as a drinking water provider for the public and for horses. With the arrival of the automobile however, the fountain became a bit troublesome due to its location in the middle of the square, and was unfortunately damaged by a lorry in 1991.
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Red Bull World Series Cliff Diving Comes to Pembrokeshire's Blue Lagoon
The Pembrokeshire coastline near Abereiddy will see the only UK venue to hold the forthcoming Red Bull World Series Cliff Diving competition on September 7 - 8. This is the long awaited debut for Wales to hold this prestigious cliff diving event. The event will take place in Pembrokeshire's Blue Lagoon, close to St David's, located within the beautiful Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Competitors will be diving from a cliff height of 27 metres into the Irish Sea.
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