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Stuart Bain 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
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Based in South Wales. Trustee for Wildlife Trust of South & West Wales, Open Spaces Society, Awen Cultural Trust & SWEBReC. Love outdoors and green/blue spaces. Welsh Feed: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:5qxyyt4oifwyv4vos57eiy6f/feed/aaacvvfide2l4
We’ve opened up Joker’s Field so locals can enjoy the green space. Now let’s do more together. Join us and make a difference on our next community action day! 20 December 2025, 10-12pm Coed y Iestyn, Pencoed.

#Pencoed #Trailblazers #Cymru #Wales #Community #Action #Bridgend #PencoedTrailblazers
November 26, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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There’s just one week to go until you can book your 2026 day trip to Skomer!

We’re proud to work in partnership with Pembrokeshire Islands - the only boat operator that lands on Skomer. You can book your day trip on their website from 1st December.

📸 Alexander Mustard
November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Aberystwyth Town FC viewed from the National Library of Wales at dusk today...
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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November 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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The famous picturesque Hafod Arch above Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion 🥰

Built by Thomas Johnes of Hafod to celebrate the Jubilee of George III's accession in the early C19th, & now a notable climb for all local #cyclists

📷 My own, Saturday
November 25, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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I caught the train and bus to Broad Oak, Carmarthenshire from Haverfordwest, and then cycled to Cilsan Bridge to see Whooper Swans wintering there. It was lovely to ride a section of newly constructed cycle path through the Tywi Valley from Carmarthen to Llandeilo 😊 🚴
November 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Trailblazers are looking for someone to help link up with Wildlife Trust and Keep Wales Tidy. No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to connect. Step up as our community ambassador and help shape future events. Message me if interested.

#PencoedTrailblazers #KeepWalesTidy #Wales
November 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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November 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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#HaveYourSay – Bridgend Net Zero Strategy

We are looking for residents to share their views on what commitments we should prioritise in our Net Zero Strategy.

📅 Closing date: 12 January

🔗 beinvolvedbridgend.uk.engagementhq.com/bridgend-net...
November 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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It’s collections week at the Archives

We’ve begun cataloguing the records of W Clarke, Masons of Llandaff. Along with administrative records of the business, the collection includes many plans and photographs. Including this one showing the unveiling of the war memorial at Llantwit Major in 1921.
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Gate expectations exceeded! the entrance to Jokers Field went from ‘lost in the wild’ to ‘open for business’. Overgrown brambles, tangled weeds, and stubborn roots—cleared! Now it’s a welcoming gateway for all. 👏to everyone who made this possible. #pencoedtrailblazers #CommunityPower
November 18, 2025 at 5:57 PM
✨ Hidden for 25 years… now uncovered!
Our amazing 23 volunteers cleared 30m of scrubland to reveal a forgotten route + stile 🌿.
And they didn’t stop there—165kg of rubbish lifted from Jokers Field.

💚 Huge thanks Trailblazers—you’ve made history visible again and kept our paths clean.
November 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Pencoed Trailblazers - 40% chance of rain tomorrow – bring waterproofs and sturdy footwear.

Everyone welcome – great to catch up and chat.

Meeting point: Jokers Field, Greenacre Drive, W3W: ///poet.vies.apricot

Check Out:
Invasive plants: bit.ly/3rZkJ8k
Poisonous plants: bit.ly/3rZkJ8k
November 14, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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A wet day at Laugharne castle. Splashed through the puddles and rain pouring down. Rewarded with a Welsh cake & coffee.
November 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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The Altmart at Kenfig Dunes.
Always a focal point of the vast beach.
Naturism doesn’t need sunshine with this backdrop.

Non Sexual Nudity
#nudeartphoto
#selfie #iphone12
#skerridmawr
#kenfig #wales
November 8, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Pentre Ifan Dolmen, Pembrokeshire is a collection of seven stones. The largest is the huge capstone, estimated to weigh 16 tonnes which rests on the tips of three other stones, some 2.5 m off the ground.
#StandingStoneSunday
November 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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November 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We’re back next Saturday at 10am, meeting at Jokers Field, Greenacre Drive, Pencoed.

Join the Pencoed Trailblazers for another morning of fresh air, good company, and giving our paths the care they deserve. We’ll be clearing litter and tidying routes so everyone can enjoy them.
November 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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A week to go until our Ratty Returns event - an evening celebrating Water Voles and the people working hard to bring them back from the brink of extinction!

📍 Cowbridge Town Hall
📅 Thursday 13th November, 7-8:30pm

Book your place: champ.ly/Yq_El1AM

📸 Tom Marshall
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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4 Nov 1327: Edward II on the run, stays at Margam Abbey near Port Talbot #Cymru #otd (AMcCallum)
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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🌿 Pencoed Trailblazers Unite!
🗓️ Sat 15 Nov | ⏰ 10–12pm (or longer if you're keen!)
🧤 Tools provided—bring gloves/kit if you’ve got 'em.
✨ No experience needed all welcome.
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Let’s make Pencoed shine!
#PencoedTrailblazers #GetStuckIn #CommunityPower
November 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Caerleon amphitheatre. Built in AD90, it held up to 6000 spectators. It's an amazing feeling walking down the ancient steps. The third photo shows an alter, where a small statue of a god or goddess was placed, so the gladiators could worship before a fight! 🏟️
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM