Editor<p><strong>Pembrey Country Park and Swiss Valley Reservoir join Wales National Forest scheme</strong></p><p>The National Forest Scheme is run by Welsh Government, with members having to demonstrate ownership or management control of woodland in Wales that meets National Forest for Wales outcomes and has a woodland management plan in place.</p><p>Pembrey Country park and Swiss Valley’s Lower Lliedi Reservoir join Llys y Fran and Coed Uno in Pembrokeshire, Coed Parc y Moch in Gwynedd, Penpont in Powys, Halkyn Castle Wood in Flintshire, Pontyclun Woodlands in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Denmark Farm in Ceredigion and Sirhowy Hill Woodlands in Gwent in joining the scheme.</p>Pembrey Forest<br><em>(Image: Natural Resources Wales)</em>Lower Lliedi Reservoir at Swiss Valley<br><em>(Image: Andrew Thomas / Llanelli Rural Council)</em><p><strong>Welsh Government Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, said:</strong> “It’s wonderful to see the continued expansion of the National Forest for Wales and to be able to welcome this next group of woodlands to the network. We have a great ambition to have more of these throughout Wales, where they can be enjoyed by everyone.</p><p>“This is a very strong round with all the sites meeting all six of the National Forest outcomes, and shining a real light on the diversity of National Forest sites and the breadth of impacts and activities they undertake.</p><p>“I’d encourage other sites to join the National Forest so we can continue to expand the network of good quality, well designed and managed resilient woodland – as well as opening up more outdoor spaces, which are good for our wellbeing, and creating new green job opportunities.”</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/environment/" target="_blank">#Environment</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/huw-irranca-davies-ms/" target="_blank">#HuwIrrancaDaviesMS</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/llanelli/" target="_blank">#Llanelli</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/lower-lleidi-reservoir/" target="_blank">#LowerLleidiReservoir</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/national-forest/" target="_blank">#nationalForest</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/pembrey-country-park/" target="_blank">#PembreyCountryPark</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/pembrey-forest/" target="_blank">#PembreyForest</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swiss-valley/" target="_blank">#SwissValley</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/swiss-valley-reservoir/" target="_blank">#SwissValleyReservoir</a></p>
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Editor<p><strong>Historic Pembrey pumphouse up for sale for £1.25m</strong></p><p>The Old Pump House, which comes with <a href="https://swanseabaynews.com/2021/07/28/holiday-lets-and-lodges-plan-for-1930s-pump-house-at-pembrey-country-park/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">planning permission for holiday lets and luxury lodges</a>, is being <a href="https://www.christie.com/news-resources/press-releases/old-pump-house-for-sale/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">marketed by specialist agents, Christie & Co</a>.</p><p>Located on Factory Road in Pembrey, on the outskirts of the coastal Pembrey Country Park, Christie & Co say the the 4.6 acre site presents an opportunity for an operator to establish a brand-new holiday let and lodge business. Planning permission is already in place to create 16 holiday lets within the Old Pump House building, and 23 luxury lodges on the site.</p>The Pembrey Pump House is up for sale for £1.25m<p><strong>Gabriela Williams, Business Agent at Christie & Co, is managing the sale and commented, </strong>“Demand for holiday sites is currently strong across the market. This is an excellent opportunity for an existing operator to expand, or a new-to-sector operator to build a bespoke holiday lodge and let business, in a very desirable coastal location, with passing traffic of over 400,000 visitors to Pembrey Country Park a year.”</p><p>The former pump-house and surrounding land was originally built Circa 1937-39 and was working until 2000. It was used to store and pump clean water to Swiss Valley Reservoir, when the demand for water in Llanelli required it to do so.</p><p></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/carmarthenshire/" target="_blank">#Carmarthenshire</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/christie-co/" target="_blank">#ChristieCo</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/pembrey/" target="_blank">#Pembrey</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/pembrey-country-park/" target="_blank">#PembreyCountryPark</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/property/" target="_blank">#Property</a></p>
Editor<p><strong>Pembrey’s Cefn Sidan beach retains blue flag status</strong></p><p>The Blue Flag Award, managed by Keep Wales Tidy on behalf of the Foundation for Environmental Education, is an internationally renowned mark of quality. Cefn Sidan remains one of the most celebrated beaches in Wales, offering eight miles of golden sand, stunning coastal views, and a pristine natural environment for locals and visitors alike.</p><p>Carmarthenshire Council, which owns the beach and the country park, says that retaining Blue Flag status is a testament to the hard work and dedication of local authorities, park staff, volunteers, and the community in maintaining high environmental standards. The beach continues to implement sustainable tourism practices, ensuring that its unique coastal habitat is protected for future generations.</p><p>Cefn Sidan was hailed as not only being beautiful but also safe and accessible, with excellent lifeguard services, clear safety signage, and well-maintained facilities. The beach is a haven for families, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts, offering activities such as walking, cycling, beachcombing, and water sports.</p><p><strong>Carmarthenshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Leisure, Culture and Tourism, Cllr Hazel Evans said:</strong> “We are thrilled that Cefn Sidan Beach has retained its Blue Flag status once again. This award reflects our ongoing efforts to preserve and enhance our natural coastline while ensuring visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience. We encourage everyone to continue respecting and protecting our beautiful beach.”</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/blue-flag/" target="_blank">#BlueFlag</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/carmarthenshire-council/" target="_blank">#CarmarthenshireCouncil</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/cefn-sidan-beach/" target="_blank">#CefnSidanBeach</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/environment/" target="_blank">#Environment</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/keep-wales-tidy/" target="_blank">#KeepWalesTidy</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/pembrey/" target="_blank">#Pembrey</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://swanseabaynews.com/tag/pembrey-country-park/" target="_blank">#PembreyCountryPark</a></p>
Flamekebab<p>We went to the food festival at <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/PembreyCountryPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PembreyCountryPark</span></a> and Waffle got to have a scurry on the beach. I think he had fun.</p><p><a href="https://toot.wales/tags/DogsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DogsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Corgi" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Corgi</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Pembrey" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Pembrey</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/PembrokeshireCorgi" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PembrokeshireCorgi</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/beach" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>beach</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Carmarthenshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Carmarthenshire</span></a></p>
John Barnes<p>Where do we go from here? 9 August 2024. <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Pembreycountrypark" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Pembreycountrypark</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Wales" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Wales</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Broken" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Broken</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Trees" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Trees</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Freshstart" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Freshstart</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Metaphor" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Metaphor</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_c1BNPIT1A/?igsh=b2VyOXJrcndnYWNu" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">instagram.com/p/C_c1BNPIT1A/?i</span><span class="invisible">gsh=b2VyOXJrcndnYWNu</span></a></p>
John Barnes<p>Old Ghosts, New Ghosts. 9 August 2024. A legacy of the park's previous incarnation as a munitions factory. Risible graffiti, too. <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Pembreycountrypark" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Pembreycountrypark</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/OldBunkers" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>OldBunkers</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Dereliction" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Dereliction</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Foreboding" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Foreboding</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/OldGhosts" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>OldGhosts</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Grafitti" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Grafitti</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-faq8coTsQ/?igsh=MWpsdHZ0MDQ2aGJuaw==" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">instagram.com/p/C-faq8coTsQ/?i</span><span class="invisible">gsh=MWpsdHZ0MDQ2aGJuaw==</span></a></p>
John Barnes<p>The Only Way Is Up, Hopefully. 9 August 2024. <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/StIlltudsWalk" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>StIlltudsWalk</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Pembreycountrypark" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Pembreycountrypark</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/TallTrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>TallTrees</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/RaysOfHope" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>RaysOfHope</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/SummerSky" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SummerSky</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/AtOneWithNature" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>AtOneWithNature</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/BoscoBello" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>BoscoBello</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Estate" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Estate</span></a><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-fV_CXoTkX/?igsh=MWM3N25vZjE1bXppbg==" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">instagram.com/p/C-fV_CXoTkX/?i</span><span class="invisible">gsh=MWM3N25vZjE1bXppbg==</span></a></p>
AimlessWelshWanderer<p>Looks like today was this weeks sunny day, so went for a <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/wander" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>wander</span></a> on <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/CefnSidan" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>CefnSidan</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Beach" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Beach</span></a> at <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/PembreyCountryPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PembreyCountryPark</span></a> in <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Carmarthenshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Carmarthenshire</span></a> / <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/SirGar" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>SirGar</span></a>. A fantastic beach and it definitely got the <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/GoldenRetriever" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>GoldenRetriever</span></a> seal of approval</p><p><a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Wales" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Wales</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Cymru" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Cymru</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/DogsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>DogsOfMastodon</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Landscape" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Landscape</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Seascape" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Seascape</span></a></p>
Flamekebab<p>Just got back from the food festival at <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/PembreyCountryPark" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>PembreyCountryPark</span></a> and it was *wonderful*. It's so cool to see the food culture of Wales gaining momentum. Lots of great things to be had and as always it's great to visit Pembrey.</p><p><a href="https://toot.wales/tags/FoodFestival" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>FoodFestival</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Wales" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Wales</span></a> <a href="https://toot.wales/tags/Carmarthenshire" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>Carmarthenshire</span></a></p>
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