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Foothold Cymru I was invited by Foothold Cymru to lead a group of Llanelli residents on a photographic adventure, using their own cameras; be it Smartphone or regular camera.  We kicked-off proceedings at the Paddock Street Community Centre with a presentation of my view of Llanelli and a discussion as to my reasons for each photograph and how each one made me feel, which was followed by a lively group debate.  Foothold’s Nick Peace invited everyone to “Discover your world through the lens ofRead more

18th October 2025 I was pleased to see that the weather gods had been kind to the Llanelli – Food and Drink Festival, unlike the Vintage Festival a few weeks earlier, although I must say that I enjoyed photographing in the rain; the colours and reflections are diverse, the hues are subtle, and people behave differently, almost defensively, apart from the smiling children, who appeared to be enjoying it.  Fortunately, for this festival the weather was clement, no rain or wind, which was evident byRead more

I attended a Un1t 7 Bike Night on 2nd October, which was a tribute and celebration of fellow biker John (Aldo) Lyons.  My objective was to capture an essence of the bikers and their machines. Everyone was very amenable to having their photo taken, and to present their magnificent steeds.  I was reminded of my younger days of riding motorcycles in the ‘60s. One of my bikes was a James 98cc, two-speed hand-change motorcycle, fitted with leg shields. It must have done at least 20-MPH!Read more

Unfortunately, the weather did not live-up to the promise of the poster: bright sunshine, deckchairs full of excited, anticipatory spectators. Instead, we were presented with rain that would have inspired Noah to reach for his woodworking tools and start gathering-in all the animals. The few people who had braved the elements were huddled under their umbrellas and hooded raincoats. The main square was barren, too few visitors, and the empty soaking chairs looked forlorn and unloved. On these occasions IRead more

I approached Terry, who organises the ‘Drummin’ Fun’, to obtain his, and the band’s, permission to photograph the group’s performance on a beautiful sunset evening on Burry Port West Beach. Terry provides an opportunity for the participants to experience a multitude of different drums, all with tuition, and encourages lively involvement in the group session. The event I attended was to experience beach drumming and to witness the Full Buck Moon. The concept of Drummin’ FUN was first launched inRead more

I have frequently wondered what happens to my green waste after it was collected by the CCC trucks. It is noted on the CWM web site that in excess of 24,000 tonnes of green waste is collected from households and recycling centres each year, and through a three-stage process of sanitation, stabilisation and maturation, 100% peat-free Merlin’s Magic organic compost is created. I was invited to attend a tour of the Eto recycle village in Nantycaws by Foothold Cymru. EtoRead more

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I recently ventured into the Foothold Cymru Community Garden in Llanelli. This amazing garden is tucked-away in a small corner of an industrial and commercial area and is very easily missed, but that is the magic of the garden; evidencing that nature can flourish anywhere, regardless of the location. There are several seating areas within the garden that offer quiet, reflective spaces to enjoy the serenity of the garden. On entering the garden, I felt an immediate sense of Wellbeing;Read more

Synopsis: The stories of five ships and their voyages across the Atlantic ocean during the 19th century; from Swansea to Cape Horn, and from New York to San Francisco. Debra gave a stella performance to a captivated audience of more than 100 Burry Port residents. The capacious hall of the Jerusalem Vestry paid host to Debra’s enchanting story of the men, and a woman, who risked their lives trading goods across the Atlantic ocean.  Debra transfixed her audience with tales ofRead more