Welcome…… after the false dawn of Easter it looks as
if visitors are starting to return to Swansea and Gower. However, having
spent some time recently in Mumbles I just wonder what they they will
make of what is supposed to be the jewel in Swansea's tourist crown.
It is just plain tatty - and I don't mean
the bus station particularly but....
- take a look at the area where the buses
stop and turn opposite the boarded up L'Oila restaurant. Perhaps the
Swansea Bay Festival could invest some of its £400,000 in a lawn
mower, some street furniture and information boards.
- while you are there try and work out
which way the buses go. People tell me that some buses marked City
Centre set off in the direction of Newton and arrive at their
destination an hour later.
- there are no buses to Limeslade between
about 4.00 and 6.30 in the afternoon. Just to add to the confusion
the bus number changes.
- a lot of resources seem to have been
concentrated on the patch of grass opposite the Coop (the so called
village green) but take a look
at the bowls pavilion - this must be the biggest turn off for locals
and visitors alike. It leans sadly and is crying out for a coat of
paint.
- Who is allowed to play bowls? I don't
know because there is no information to tell you. All I know is
people like a relaxing game of bowls or tennis when they are on
holiday.
As a gesture towards improving the look of
this eyesore Clyne Farm Centre will donate £50 worth of paint to
whoever is responsible. Isn't it time for some
civic pride in the city?
Did then FA Cup Final bring many people to
the area? We had a group of Arsenal supporters staying. They saw a lot
of Mumbles but mainly from the inside of the pubs!!
We are continuing to list open and accessible attractions
in the area as well as details of Foot and Mouth (FMD) and the effects on Swansea and Gower on our
website. See
below how you can help a campaign for compensation.
Whatever the weather Advantage Gower
will continue to bring useful information to help
us all win and maintain visitors throughout the year. We welcome feedback so that we can provide
just the right amount of information to encourage visitors to come to
the area and stay longer once they have arrived.
IN THIS EDITION
Riding and Adopt a Pony Days
Holiday Activities at Clyne Farm Centre
Compensation for
Businesses affected by FMD
Out and About - with kids!
Next Edition
Activities for Everyone
Riding and
Adopt a
Pony Days
Midweek rides are becoming more popular
with the warmer weather. Adopt a Pony days continue to be
very popular as they are a great way for parents to have some time to
themselves while the children come to us and look after a pony for a
day.
Full details of our hacks and lessons are on our web
site as well as pictures of the horses and staff.
Holiday
Activities at Clyne Farm Centre
FREE TASTER SESSIONS If you want to
give your guests something to cheer about then why not send them to our FREE
activity taster sessions. Booking in advance is needed but there are a limited number of places. The only conditions are:
- booking in advance on 01792 403333
- limited to ages eight and upwards
- limited to guests staying with you for
five days or more
Activities Can include archery,
indoor climbing, orienteering and horseriding
Times Tuesday 15 May 9.30am to
12.30pm
On Wednesday (1.30pm) we have a sponsored
assault course in aid of the RSPCA - additional people welcome.
Our other activity days revolve around our
range of outdoor activities including archery, indoor climbing,
orienteering, horseriding, climbing and abseiling, surfing, rock
hopping, caving, canoeing and
Challenge Valley - the muddiest assault course in the
world!!!!!
Weekend special of Abseiling and Climbing on Saturday followed by an on-site day on Sunday
ACTIVITIES for week beginning Monday
14 May 2001
|
Tuesday 9.30-12.30 |
On-Site Taster
Session Can include archery, indoor climbing, horseriding Ages
eight to adult Cost Free to residents and guests of
partner organisations |
|
Tuesday
9.00 - 13.00 |
Canoeing Knab
Rock or River Tawe. Ages ten to adult Cost £15
per person Transport not included |
| Wednesday
9.30-
13.00 |
The Cliff Challenge
Climb and Abseil at Bracelet Bay Ages ten to adult Cost
£15 per person Transport not included |
| 13.00 - 16.30 |
Coastal Challenge
Rock hopping, sea cave exploration, beach games Ages ten
to adult Cost £12 per person or Full Day £22 per person
packed lunch required, transport not included |
| Thursday
9.00 - 13.00 |
Surf Challenge
Beginners surf day at Caswell bay Ages ten to adult Cost
£15 per person Transport not included |
| 13.30 |
Challenge Valley -
the muddiest assault course in the world!!! Achievable but very
good fun Ages eight to adult Cost £10 per person. Change of clothes a
must! |
| Friday 9.00-16.30 |
The Clyne Challenge
A morning which can include horseriding, archery and indoor
climbing and Challenge Valley in the afternoon. Change of
clothes and packed lunch needed Ages eight to adult Cost
£22 per person Half Day £12 per person |
| Saturday 9.00-16.30 |
Coastal Challenge
Climb and abseil at Bracelet followed by a rock hop. In the
afternoon Challenge Valley for the end of an Ultimate Dirty Day
Out! Ages 14 to adult Transport not included Cost
£35 per person (packed lunch required) |
You can find further details of our full
or half day activities (Details)
or our very popular self catering cottages. Details
on our website. For the peak season we are fully booked and would
welcome passing people on to other self catering operators who have
space - please let us know.
Thought of the Week There
continue to be isolated outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease. This is
carried by people, animal movements or the natural transfer through the
animal population. Because the disease is clinically difficult to spot
in sheep the latter is likely which means that there must be thousands
of sheep that have been infected - FMD is, therefore, endemic in Great
Britain!!!
Compensation
for Businesses Affected by FMD
The City and County of
Swansea are administrating the £350,000 of the £12M the Welsh Assembly
have made available to businesses affected by FMD. Forms can be obtained
from Frances Jenkins, Corporate Marketing and Tourism Manager at County
Hall.
Action Foot and Mouth is
an organisation set up by a group of businesses mainly from the more
affected areas of Cumbria and Devon who are looking to take on the
Government over their handling of the situation. See their website at www.action-footandmouth.co.uk
and consider a £10 membership to help their cause to Action Foot and
Mouth, Downe Cottages, Hartland, North Devon EX39 6DA
Out
and About
It's
good to see the cafe on the front at Rotherslade doing good business
even if the former Osborne Hotel which overlooks it is looking a little
sorry for itself. Langland and Rotherslade are favourites with visitors
and locals with plenty to do from rock pools to sand castle building.
Don't
forget Clyne
Gardens is coming to a peak with the most stunning display of rhododendron and azaleas
collected by Admiral Vivian of Clyne Castle. During May there are
brass band concerts every Sunday and a Red Cross tea tent most days.
If not try Clyne Farm's coffee shop - the first turn after
the gardens is Westport Avenue. Follow Westport Avenue to its highest
point and you will see the sign for Clyne Farm Centre on your right.
Follow the sign through the houses and the Centre is ahead of you. The
Office and Coffee Shop are on the left of the farmhouse.
NEXT
EDITION
- Activities for everyone
- Walk of the week
Thank you for reading! Please let us know if there is any event or
attraction that you would like us to feature.
Clyne Farm Centre - making a difference to a stay in Swansea and
Gower. 70,000 people and You've Been Framed can't be wrong - click here to check out
Challenge Valley
- the muddiest assault course in the world!!!
Geoff Haden
Clyne Farm Centre
Westport Avenue
Mayals
Swansea SA3 5AR
www.clynefarm.com
tel 01792 403333 fax 01792 403339
geoff.haden@clynefarm.com
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