Whitsun Paint a Peapod Human ‘Penguins’ at Play

Tuesday, May 28, 2013 tivyside.co.uk 23 Whitsun Paint a Peapod Human ‘penguins’ at play

Peapot FOLLYFarm, Kilgetty enlist- tending being penguins for ed the support of the dayand seeing exactly Haverfordwest-based adven- howthey will experience and PEAPOD Junction offers a ture company, Celtic Quest interact with their surround- greatfun dayout forall the Coasteering, to test the play ings in their newhome.With familywith their Peapod factor of its penguin pool water,rocks and abeachit’s Peapots. before it officiallyopened on perfect coasteering terrain. Choose apot and paint it, the Saturday. “The newpenguin enclo- possibilities are endless.It’s StaffatCeltic Quest sure at FollyFarm is such absorbing, relaxing and huge- adorned their helmets and exciting news forPembroke- ly satisfying foreveryone.You wetsuits and got the chance shire,it’s set to benefit the have unlimited studio time to be penguins forthe dayas area as awhole and other and prices include all materi- tourism providers like us as it als,glazing, firing and friend- they swam around the pool to will certainlyattract more ly help and advice. test the pool to ensure maxi- visitors to the area.” They specialise in childrens’ mum fun forthe penguins parties and other groups and and clean the 6ft viewing win- The twoacre state-of-the-art take bookings forevening, dows to ensure perfect under- development can house 40 weekends and busy periods. water viewing conditions. penguins and contains apen- At other times just potter in The 24 Humboldt penguins, guin nursery,beacharea, a and start painting. Peapod brought in from France, 100m3 saltwater pool and a Junction sells awide range of Germanyand Cornwall, are playarea with plants and beautiful and unusual gifts, settling in at FollyFarm and rocks, designed formaximum Folly Farm ensures pool is ‘penguin ready’ with help from Celtic Quest crafts and hand-painted furni- will be part of aEuropean welfare and enrichment, in ture.New in is afabulous breeding programme. order to provide the right long nowuntil we can offi- from today’s session, it jumping and scramble climbing. range of wooden toys forall Cleopatra Browne,owner conditions forbreeding. ciallyopen the doors to our sounds like they are going to ages. and senior guide at Celtic It will be the first saltwater newpenguin enclosure. be very happyintheir new FollyFarm is open daily They are open seven days a Quest Coasteering, said: enclosure forpenguins to be “We wanted to involve home.” from 10am until 4pm. To find week over the Whitsun period “This is not something we built in Wales and one of the Celtic Quest as they’re Celtic Quest is an award- out more information or read and school holidays. Find had ever done before but most technologically experts in adventure swim- winning outdoor company the latest news, to viewsome them twomiles north of the when FollyFarm asked us to advanced and environmen- ming and cliffjumping to thatdelivers coasteering ses- taster videos featuring Alex A487 Cardigan-Aberystwyth checkout the newenclosure tallyfriendlyinthe UK. make sure the penguins have sions to groups which from CBeebies or to playthe FollyFuntimegames,visit road less than twomiles from we jumped at the chance. Tim Morphew, zookeeper at the bestexperiencepossible. involves rock hopping, www.folly-farm.co.uk Cwmtydu. We’ve absolutelyloved pre- FollyFarm, said: “It’s not “Judging by the feedback adventure swimming, cliff

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GO MANGO WHOLEFOODS at 4-5 Black LLWYNHELYG FARM SHOP Lion Mews, Cardigan SARNAU CEREDIGION Has awonderful range of organic fruit and JennyDavies,ofLlwynhelg, said: vegetables and the largest selection of herbs An Aladdin’s cave “It all started when we begansell- and spices in West Wales. There is also an ing surplus fruit and vegetables excellent selection of supplements and ahair from our farm in Ceredigion. and skin range .The staff are friendly and help- Twenty years later,Llwynhelyg ful and always ready to advise. Farm Shop is afood-lovers para- dise whichhas wonahost of TEIFI VALLEY RAILWAY awards forthe quality and diversi- Trains run from Sunday to Thursday until the ty of itsproduce,most of whichis end of September. Enjoy aride on the narrow of treasured toys sourced from the locality and gauge railway through the countryside to the around Wales. banks of the River Teifi and the remains of the We sell home-grown potatoes and old river bridge. Come back to visit the tea- THE Ty Twt doll’s house saladcrops from thefarm, comple- room, playgrounds, charity shop, crazy golf and toycollection in mented with seasonal fruit and course and new garden centre. There’s also a Market Street, Newport, vegetables from local growers. new path along the railway track. Pembrokeshire houses a Home-made cakes,desserts, unique private displayof savoury pies and quiches are also items of the past inherited big customer favourites. and collected by twosis- The shop is particularly known ters Pamand ValRipley. forits extensive range of Welsh In July1939 their father artisan cheeses –westock80differ- went backinto the Army enttypes in theshop. and everything including Our friendly, bilingual staffhave their toys wasput into awealth of knowledge on the pro- store ‘temporarily’. duce available–who made it, Sarnau,Ceredigion SA44 6QU But three months later where they live and whatittastes the warcame and they like! The shop has hand-written 01239 811079 remained in store forthe notes on the shelves to help you www.llwynhelygfarmshop.co.uk duration. At the end of the make your choices,suchas‘Made warthey went into their by afamilyfriend’ on the pre- Open Mon-Sat 9am -6pm parents’ attic and were serves. Sun /Bank Holiday 9.30am -1pm forgotten. If youare visiting this part of In the late ’70s they were Wales on holiday, the Welcome to discovered still in their Wales hamper has aselection of TY TWTDOLLS HOUSE storage crates –Val’s won- traditional, home-made Welsh del- derful early ’30s doll’s icacies foryour afternoon tea on &TOY COLLECTION house,The Gables with all arrivalinyour holidaycottage.It its original contents,their also includes basic provisions for mother’s dolls and toys your breakfast and lunchthe fol- whichhad been together lowing day. forover 100 years and period from 1840 to the pres- children and not to be Our hamper range includes their ownchildhood ent, eachfurnished only missed if visiting breakfast, picnic,gift and luxury treasures. with items from the date of Pembrokeshire. hampers.These are availableto purchase on-line or by phone. It wasamagical the house,and representa- Pamand Valare well moment and they realised Alternativelycollect your hamper Open Mon, Wed&Fridays,10.30am -5.00pm tive examples of all kinds of known collectors –both that, quite by chance,they from the shop and browseour (LastEntry 4.30pm) During School Holidays inc playthings from the past – long-standing members of shelves forother local produce,or were the lucky owners of stables (the Victorian boys’ Half Term andBank Holidays aunique and enviabletoy the Doll Club of Great select the items youwould like in dolls’ houses), shops,the- Market Street,NewportPembs collection. Britain, the nationwide your hamper and we’ll make it spe- Tel: (01239) 820590 atres,schools,room set- club fordoll and toycol- They decided to build on it ciallyfor you.” tings,soft toys, tin and lectors.Val is amember and Llwynhelyg Farm Shop sells mechanical toys, games and and apast president of the there more than 1,300 products from 120 lotsmore. HAVE YOUR FAVOURITEPHOTOGRAPHS is now Doll’s House Society. small-scale producers,85% of ENLARGEDTOPOSTER SIZE WITH THE a It is avery special muse- Ths fascinating muse- halftermweeks and bank whom are Welsh, including doll’s um whichopened in 2010 um is open Mondays, holidays. At other times sausages,dry cured bacon, dairy FUJI DIGITALIMAGINGSERVICE house in Newport, where Pam Wednesdays and Fridays individual and group vis- produce, 80 types of cheese,honey, ofand Valspent their child- from 10.30am to 5pm –last its are welcome by jams,pickles and muchmore,with every hood holidays. It is fasci- entry 4.30pm during appointment. the emphasis always on quality. nating forgrown-ups and school holidays, including Admission costs £3 for Llwynhelyg Farm Shop has adults,children £1.50, joined forces with other local pro- familyticket is £8 (2 ducers to create Taste Trail adults and 2to3children) Ceredigion, atrail around Cere- digion to find the wonderful food Telephone 01239 820590 and enjoythe scenery. www.tytwtdollshouseand Find out more on www.tastetrail- toymusuem.org.uk Henllan near Newcastle Emlyn SA44 5TD wales.co.uk Anarrowgauge railwayrunning2miles through the countryside to the River Teiﬁ. RIDE BEHIND A100 YEAR OLDSTEAM LOCOMOTIVE. Tel: 01559 371077 GO MANGO Woodlandwalks: visit Open air andindoor waterfalls andthe riverbank playgrounds. Wholefoods NEW-GardenCentre Free car park•Charity shop Souvenir shop •Tearoom Supporters of FAIRTRADE YOUR TICKETINCLUDES: Organic fruit and vegetable section Narrow gaugerailwayride miniaturerailwayrides Largestselection of herbsand crazy golf -quoits -petanque spices in West Wales OPEN: Wheatand glutenfree products Easter to endofSeptember Organic and non organic beans, Normal Fares: andBANK HOLIDAY WEEKENDS pulses and fruits at BRIDGE PHARMACY Adults £7.50 othertimes,SundaytoThursday Children (3 –16) £5.00 4-5 BlackLion Mews,High Street,Cardigan NEWCASTLE EMLYN Under3sfree TRAINS LEAVE HENLLAN Family(2children/2 adults) 11.15, 12.30, 13.45, 15.00 01239 614727 Tel01239 710246 £23.00 Extratrain at 16.15inAugust Tuesday, May 28, 2013 tivyside.co.uk 25 Whitsun Leaflet full of information

FOLLOWING months The bilingual leaflet out their lives. of research by ahand- contains information on Pictured receiving the ful of enthusiastic vol- local services,societies, first leaflet from Tudur organisations,communi- Lewis development offi- unteers from ty centres,education, cer with Menter iaith for Eglwyswrw and health, sport clubs and the area is local county Brynberian, under the businesses within the councillor Keith Lewis. guidance of Menter community. Also in the picture and iaith Sir Benfro The leaflet is aimed at proud and glad to see the (Pembrokeshire Welsh newcomers to the parish leaflet finallybeen com- Language Initiative) a butwill be of interest to pleted are Heather and locals who have been in Gwyndaf Tomos,Awen local information the area forafew years as Evans,Enid Cole,Eileen leafletwas launched at well as parishioners who Thomas,Sandra Llew- Eglwyswrw recently. have lived here through- ellyn and Rhian Bryan. Building on excellence Get busy on active fun

Chattock House in IF you’re looking forafun and active daytoburn up club events and gatherings,familyoutings,groups of Newport some excess energythis week then Llain Activity friends,birthdays celebration events or an action- Centre,between Aberaeron and NewQuay, is the packed dayout. TWOnorth Pembroke- place to go. More information can be found at www.llain.co.uk shire developments Try their SkyTower with extreme climbing and or ring their booking line on 01545 580127. earned their builders Some of the Building Award winners abseiling, high recognition at arecent ropes course and a awards ceremony. excellence in construc- title of best residential 60 metre zip wire. Eight firms were sin- tion, covered every class conversion fortheir Or their popular LLAIN ACTIVITY CENTRE gled out at the 2013 Local of building. workshop conversion at multi activity Authority Building CarregConstruction Penwaun, Nevern. taster dayincludes Fun &Adventure on the mid-Walescoast,Cei Bach Road, Llanarth Control Excellence wonbest single residen- The Local Authority climbing, archery, awards organised by tial dwelling at the Building Control kayaking and the Climb •Kayak •Archery •Adventure Course Pembrokeshire County regional awards with awards were set up 10 legendary Llain Sky Tower- High Ropes •ExtremeClimb •Zip-Wire Council. ChattockHouse in years agotohelp raise assault course. The winners,which Newport, while Kurys standards in the con- Also popular are Youth Groups, Schools,Colleges, Adults,Children &Families were chosen fortheir Construction gained the struction industry. the Team Extreme Follow the brown Great value. Lots of fun. Activity forall! Days, perfect for signsfrom the A487 just north of www.llain.co.uk 01545 580127 Llanarth Pavement cyclistsscareOAPs Open daily April to October 10am to 5pm ACARDIGAN resident ans have nearly been “There have been some says cyclists on pave- knocked down by bikes near misses because they ments are causing dis- speeding along pave- go flat out on the pave- Derw Stores,Caerwedros,New Quay SA44 6BS tress to elderly people in ments. ments.Someone will be Guided tours • fa vents • gifts shop the town. He said: “People who knocked down and could mily activities & e Tel01545 560763email [email protected] Set in North Pembrokeshire this unique reconstructed Iron Awiderangeofbeautiful and unusual gift,crafts Owen Davies told the are elderly,orunsteady end up in front of acar.” Age fort with roundhouses built on the original foundations Tivy-Side thatthere have on their feet get afright Dyfed-Powys police gives visitors an insight into life in the Iron Age over 2,000 and Hand-paintedfurniture. been several near misses because the cyclists go have been contacted years ago. Just off the A487 between Newport &Cardigan. recently, where pedestri- past so fast. about the issue. [email protected] 01239 891319 At PEAPOD POTS youchoose apot and paintit. www.castellhenllys.com Endlesspossibilities.Fun for all the family. Unlimited studio time Come and enjoy. Playscheme to run to end of week Open 7daysaweek school holidays/Whitsun. Forbookingstel Delma on 01545560763 or 07967298051 CARDIGAN playscheme 31. Forms are still avail- Formore information Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority will run from May28to able. call 07721899154.