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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 19h

#marylloydjones #marylloydjonesartist #marylloydjonespainting #welshartist #welshpainter #thenationallibraryofwales #nationallibraryofwales

Artist Mary Lloyd Jones Donates 150 Artworks to the NLW

The National Library is proud to be able to announce a very generous donation to the National Collections by the artist Mary Lloyd Jones.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 1d

#barneywalling #wynnstayhall #drystonewalling #drywalling #capabilitybrown

North Wales Craftsman Restoring Capability Brown Wall

A historic garden feature by 18th century landscape designer Capability Brown is being restored by a young dry stone waller from North Wales.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 1d

#aberystwythuniversity #aberuniversity #aberuni #exomarsrover #exomars

Key ExoMars Rover Part Ships from Aberystwyth

The search for life on Mars takes a leap forward, as a key instrument for a space mission begins its journey from Aberystwyth University.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 1d

#kingstreetgallery #artexhibition #artexhibitions #welsharts #colegsirgar #carmarthenschoolofart

Art School Graduates Selected for King Street Gallery Exhibition

Graduates from Coleg Sir Gâr’s Carmarthen School of Art have been invited to exhibit their work at King Street Gallery.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 1d

#northwalesriverstrust #riverstrust #welshrivers #wildguides

North Wales Rivers Trust - October News

Last month we released a new video showcasing our Wild Guides – simple, practical ways that you can help your local river.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 1d

#prostatecancerresearch #prostatecancerawareness #prostatecancer #theoldrailwaylinegardencentre #gardencentreassociation #bestgardencentre #gardencentre #gardencentrelife

Local Garden Centre Team Raises £1,936 for Prostate Cancer

The team at The Old Railway Line Garden Centre have raised an incredible £1,936 for Tiny’s Fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Research.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 1d

#nationalgardenscheme #ngs #opengarden #opengardenevent #gardenevents #gardenvisit #gardenvisits

Upcoming NGS Open Gardens

Find out about the latest National Garden Scheme's open garden events and special events in and around Wales over the coming days.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 1d

#cleanairchampions #lunghealth #lunghealthmatters #asthma #asthmaproblems #asthmaawareness

Wanted, Young People in Wales to Stand Against Air Pollution

Schools across Wales are invited to take part in Asthma + Lung UK’s Clean Air Champions scheme allowing schools to use pollution monitors.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 4d

#stjohnsambulancecymru #stjohnsambulance #paramedics #podcast #podcasts #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters

Mental Health First Aid is as Important as Physical First Aid

SJA Cymru’s Chief Executive highlighted the importance of equipping first aiders with the skills to help people with mental health issues.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 4d

#clwydianrangeanddeevalley #newsar #rangers #searchandrescue #searchandrescuetraining

Young Rangers Learn the Ropes

The Clwydian Range and Dee Valley young rangers were invited to learn more about the work that North East Wales Search and Rescue team do.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 5d

#menaibridge #menaisuspensionbridge #menai #welshgovernment

Update on Menai Suspension Bridge

The Menai Suspension Bridge will partially reopen to cars, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians, only, at 07:00hrs on Friday 10 October.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 5d

#loccitane #giftideasforhim #giftideas #aftershave #aftershavebalm #aftershavegel

L'Occitane Gift Ideas for Him

L'Occitane's range of luxurious beauty products are made in traditional ways using the finest natural ingredients and active botanicals.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 6d

#britishwool #wool #sheepfarmers #woolmatters #75yearsofbritishwool

British Wool Reports Sharpest Price Increase in a Decade

British Wool’s recent sale saw the most intense level of competition in the last decade. All of British Wool’s main buyers were active...

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 6d

#montgomerycanal #shropshireunioncanalsociety #shropshireunioncanal #montgomerywaterwayrestorationtrust #powys

Shropshire Union Canal Society October 2025 Work Party Report

As last month, the main work areas were Phase 2 (joining on from the section finished over the summer) and the Waen Wen area towards Pant.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 6d

#wales #yourwales #walesadventure #discoverwales #discovercymru #visitwales #cymru #lovewales

Lines of the Land: An Artist’s Journey Through Wales

I cross into Wales not just with my car packed with paints and sketchbooks but with the anticipation of discovery.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 6d

#theatrausirgar #theatre #drama #whatson #whatsonwales

Carmarthen’s Dark History Sets the Stage for Chilling Theatre

Award-winning Cornish theatre company, Ha Hum Ah Productions will premiere their brand-new dark comedy, Making a Killing this autumn.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 7d

#NationalCellulitisImprovementProgramme #LymphoedemaWalesClinicalNetwork #cellulitis #cellulitistreatment #cellulitissucks

National Cellulitis Improvement Programme To Raise Awareness

Over 26,000 hospital bed days are occupied by people with cellulitis per annum in NHS Wales. NCIP aims to reduce hospital admissions.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 8d

#nailsinc #nailsinclondon #nailvarnish #nailgel #nailgelpolish #nailpolish #nailpolishlover #nailcare

Nails.INC Nailed It!

Nails.INC is the UK’s leading and award-winning, British beauty brand and renowned for innovation and trend-led premium colour quality.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 8d

#macmillancancer #macmillancancersupport #theoldrailwaylinegardencentre #bestgardencentre #gardencentre #gardencentres

Old Railway Line Raises £1,385.74 for Macmillan Cancer Support

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre is delighted to announce that it has raised an incredible £1,385.74 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 8d

#poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #poetryisnotdead #poetrysociety

Days

Days by Jane Griffiths-Jones. Our poetry section brings you a regular selection from writers from around Wales.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 8d

#snowdoniaspacecentre #snowdoniaaerospacecentre #ukspaceagency #spacewales #ukaerospace

Space Wales Announces UK Space Agency Funding Boost

Space Wales, the trade association for the Space Sector in Wales, has announced a funding call for Welsh space businesses.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 8d

#cardiffuni #cardiffuniversity #britishmuslims #muslims #islam

Understanding the Experiences of British Muslims

Accurate research reflecting the experiences of British Muslims is key to overcoming misinformation and prejudice, experts say.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 8d

#nationalgardenscheme #ngs #opengarden #opengardenevent #gardenevents #gardenvisit #gardenvisits

Upcoming NGS Open Gardens

Find out about the latest National Garden Scheme's open garden events and special events in and around Wales over the coming days.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 8d

#olverum #skincare #skincareproducts #skincarelover #skincareaddict #skincareroutines #bathoil #natural #vegan #luxurybathing

Bath Oil from Olverum

Olverum Bath Oil is an expertly balanced blend of ten sumptuous essential oils that work in harmony to relieve stress.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 11d

#samaritanscymru #suicideprevention #suicidepreventionawareness

Samaritans Cymru Calls for a Step Change in Suicide Prevention

Samaritans Cymru calls for a step change in suicide prevention, as Wales records the highest annual suicide rates in England and Wales.

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