Welsh Country - Issue93 - Mar-Apr 20

NEWSROUND
Plastic-Free Porthmadog
Daisy Graze At Cowbridge
Making Porthmadog plastic-free – this is the aim of
brand-new initiative launched recently in the town. The hope
now is that with the support of environmental group, Surfers
Against Sewage the town can secure the ‘Plastic-Free’ status.
Councillor Nia Jeffreys who represents Porthmadog
(Dwyrain) on Gwynedd Council said: “As a coastal town
built on land reclaimed from the sea, the effects of climate
change and the damage plastics cause to marine life are
very important issues for those of us who live here in
Porthmadog. I know that a number of individuals and local
companies are doing great work in terms of environmental
efforts. This is an important first step and it was inspiring
to see representatives from local schools, businesses, local
volunteers and Surfers Against Sewage come together to see
how we can develop Porthmadog into a Plastic-Free Town.”
Work will now be carried out to consider what steps can
be taken to cut down of the use of single-use plastic in the
town as well as the introduction of street-recycling bins in
Porthmadog.
The opportunity arose back in January for Daisy Graze
to join the thriving, vibrant farmers’ market in Cowbridge.
This year the market is now held weekly and attracts both
locals and day visitors. Locally farmed meat, artisan bread
and local vegetables are always available with various other
products on sale either weekly, every 2 weeks, or on high
days and holidays. Daisy Graze will attend on 2 nd and 4 th
Saturdays of the month with an eclectic mix of jams, jellies,
chutneys, fruit vinegars and velvety smooth chocolate fudge.
The flavours change during the year depending on what
is available to forage or is grown in the garden. The whole
family gets involved whenever there is harvesting or picking
to be done and a tall husband and a tree climbing 7 year old
are extremely useful at these times!
Joining the market is an exciting adventure for the business
that will introduce it to new customers and hopefully
establish increased product loyalty as well as making some
friendships along the way
To keep in touch follow on Facebook: @daisygrazecaketoppers
David Tress Advanced 2 Day Painting Workshops
Landscape: Expression and Structure
Renowned artist David Tress states, “The course –
demonstrations and practical tuition – will reflect my own
approach to painting, but it is no intention of mine that
members should copy my work. Rather, I aim to tease out
the elements that lie behind my painting so that everyone
is able to pick and choose aspects of what I do that may
be useful for their own work. There are four planned
demonstrations during each course of about three quarters
of an hour each – I may drop in an occasional brief extra
demonstration if there is a particular subject that I think
needs consideration. After each of the four demonstrations I
will read a poem linked to the theme of the course.”
Held at The King Street Gallery, Carmarthen, the fee is
£160.00 per workshop. The two dates are: 21 st & 22 nd March
and 25 th & 26 th April running from 10am-4pm. There will
be 8 participants in each workshop and your place will be
confirmed upon prepayment.
Contact the Gallery on: 0127 220121 or
gallery@kingstreetgallery.co.uk.
Visit: www.kingstreetgallery.co.uk for more information and the
materials you need to bring with you.
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