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Fforest Ganol and Cwm Nofydd

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Fforest Ganol and Cwm Nofydd A Local Nature Reserve I pass the information board in Fforest Ganol regularly while enjoying the woodlands. I thought it might be interesting to share the content and see what our local experts have to say. I get the feeling the board is quite old so I wonder if the … more…

Mindful Walking in Fforest Fawr

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I spend a lot of time in and around Fforest Fawr but last month I experienced the forest in a new light. Tommy Carr invited me to join him on one of his guided mindful walks. Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment, which can be … more…

The Tongwynlais 3 Peaks Charity Walk

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Local residents have organised a charity walk to raise funds for the village hall roof repairs. The 12 mile walk is on Saturday 27th Febraury and will take in The Garth, Craig Yr Allt and Caerphilly Mountain. I spoke to organiser, Mike Baynham, about the walk and how to get involved. Mike heard about the … more…