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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 17h

#menaibridge #menaisuspensionbridge #menai #welshgovernment

The Menai Suspension Bridge will partially reopen to cars, motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians, only, at 07:00hrs on Friday 10 October.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 20h

#loccitane #giftideasforhim #giftideas #aftershave #aftershavebalm #aftershavegel

L'Occitane Gift Ideas for Him

L'Occitane's range of luxurious beauty products are made in traditional ways using the finest natural ingredients and active botanicals.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 22h

#britishwool #wool #sheepfarmers #woolmatters #75yearsofbritishwool

British Wool Reports Sharpest Price Increase in a Decade

British Wool’s recent sale saw the most intense level of competition in the last decade. All of British Wool’s main buyers were active...

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 22h

#montgomerycanal #shropshireunioncanalsociety #shropshireunioncanal #montgomerywaterwayrestorationtrust #powys

Shropshire Union Canal Society October 2025 Work Party Report

As last month, the main work areas were Phase 2 (joining on from the section finished over the summer) and the Waen Wen area towards Pant.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 23h

#wales #yourwales #walesadventure #discoverwales #discovercymru #visitwales #cymru #lovewales

Lines of the Land: An Artist’s Journey Through Wales

I cross into Wales not just with my car packed with paints and sketchbooks but with the anticipation of discovery.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 1d

#theatrausirgar #theatre #drama #whatson #whatsonwales

Carmarthen’s Dark History Sets the Stage for Chilling Theatre

Award-winning Cornish theatre company, Ha Hum Ah Productions will premiere their brand-new dark comedy, Making a Killing this autumn.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 2d

#NationalCellulitisImprovementProgramme #LymphoedemaWalesClinicalNetwork #cellulitis #cellulitistreatment #cellulitissucks

National Cellulitis Improvement Programme To Raise Awareness

Over 26,000 hospital bed days are occupied by people with cellulitis per annum in NHS Wales. NCIP aims to reduce hospital admissions.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 2d

#nailsinc #nailsinclondon #nailvarnish #nailgel #nailgelpolish #nailpolish #nailpolishlover #nailcare

Nails.INC Nailed It!

Nails.INC is the UK’s leading and award-winning, British beauty brand and renowned for innovation and trend-led premium colour quality.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 2d

#macmillancancer #macmillancancersupport #theoldrailwaylinegardencentre #bestgardencentre #gardencentre #gardencentres

Old Railway Line Raises £1,385.74 for Macmillan Cancer Support

The Old Railway Line Garden Centre is delighted to announce that it has raised an incredible £1,385.74 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 2d

#poetry #poetrycommunity #poetrylovers #poetryisnotdead #poetrysociety

Days

Days by Jane Griffiths-Jones. Our poetry section brings you a regular selection from writers from around Wales.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 3d

#snowdoniaspacecentre #snowdoniaaerospacecentre #ukspaceagency #spacewales #ukaerospace

Space Wales Announces UK Space Agency Funding Boost

Space Wales, the trade association for the Space Sector in Wales, has announced a funding call for Welsh space businesses.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 3d

#cardiffuni #cardiffuniversity #britishmuslims #muslims #islam

Understanding the Experiences of British Muslims

Accurate research reflecting the experiences of British Muslims is key to overcoming misinformation and prejudice, experts say.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 3d

#nationalgardenscheme #ngs #opengarden #opengardenevent #gardenevents #gardenvisit #gardenvisits

Upcoming NGS Open Gardens

Find out about the latest National Garden Scheme's open garden events and special events in and around Wales over the coming days.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 3d

#olverum #skincare #skincareproducts #skincarelover #skincareaddict #skincareroutines #bathoil #natural #vegan #luxurybathing

Bath Oil from Olverum

Olverum Bath Oil is an expertly balanced blend of ten sumptuous essential oils that work in harmony to relieve stress.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 6d

#samaritanscymru #suicideprevention #suicidepreventionawareness

Samaritans Cymru Calls for a Step Change in Suicide Prevention

Samaritans Cymru calls for a step change in suicide prevention, as Wales records the highest annual suicide rates in England and Wales.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 6d

#livestock #farming #welshfarmers #welshfarming #farminglife #farminguk

Bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) – Temporary Control Zone

Huw Irranca-Davies MS is providing this update following the declaration of a Bluetongue Temporary Control Zone in Monmouthshire.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 6d

#tataharperskincare #pamper #pamperyourself #pampering #pampertime #pamperyourskin #skincare #skincareproducts #skincarelover #skincareaddict #skincareroutines

Brighten Up Essentials Kit from Tata Harper

This super skincare trio from Tata Harper cleanses, brightens and hydrates all thanks to an array of outstanding ingredients.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 6d

#breconbeaconsfoodfestival #breconbeaconsfoodfest #welshfoodanddrink #foodanddrinkwales #welshfood #foodfestival #foodfestivals #foodanddrinkfestival

Brecon Food Festival Comes Alive Again

Brecon Food Festival comes alive again this weekend 4th October in the market hall situated at the heart of Brecon.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 6d

#thenationallibraryofwales #nationallibraryofwales #welshwomenspeacepetition #exhibition

Women, Peace, History: New Permanent Exhibition Opened

On 2 October 2025, the National Library of Wales will open a new permanent exhibition that celebrates the Welsh Women's Peace Petition.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 7d

#agecymrupowys #agecymru #wellnessday #wellnessdays #wellness #wellnessthatworks #carerswellness

Age Cymru Powys to Host Free Carers Wellness Events

Following the success of the charity’s Carers Wellness Days in January, Age Cymru Powys is delighted to announce a new series of free events.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 7d

#blackblum #blackblumdesign #storage #foodstorage #storageboxes #lunchbox #lunchboxes

Meal Prep Box Set Of 3 from Black+Blum

Time to discover Black+Blum a company that are devoted to crafting timeless and creative designs to make every day special.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 7d

#hafrendyfrdwy #communityfund #communityfunding #charities #communitygroups

Applications Open Again for Hafren Dyfrdwy’s Community Fund

Hafren Dyfrdwy is once again inviting charities and community groups across Powys and Wrexham to apply for support through its Community Fund.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 7d

#welshhistory #historical #historicalstories #history #interestinghistory #historywales #storiesinstone

Coch Bach y Bala

John Jones. Coch Bach y Bala. 1854 – 1913. A simple uncomplicated message, marking the end of a chaotic life.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 8d

#breconbeaconsfoodfestival #breconbeaconsfoodfest #welshfoodanddrink #foodanddrinkwales #welshfood #foodfestival #foodfestivals #foodanddrinkfestival

Brecon Beacons Food Festival Has the Best of Drinks Producers

Whether it is a glass, a mug or a cup Brecon Beacons Food Festival has traders that offer you best of drinks to take home and enjoy.

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Welsh Country @welshcountry.bsky.social · 8d

#snowdoniaspacecentre #snowdoniaaerospacecentre #ukaerospace #drones #drone

Snowdonia Aerospace Centre Gets CAA Approval for Drone Testing

Snowdonia Aerospace Centre cements status as leading UK aerospace testing hub with CAA approval for drone testing.

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