Society and Culture

St Non's Retreat Centre St Non's Retreat Centre- Named after the saint's mother, on the site of his birth. Features mission statement, history, facilities including library, accommodation for up to 21 pi… St Davids Cathedral St Davids Cathedral- Built upon the site of St David's 6th century monastery St Davids Cathedral has been a site of pilgrimage and worship for many hundreds of years. Brithdir Mawr Modern Stone Circle Brithdir Mawr Modern Stone Circle- Bronze Age circle that was destroyed, but now resurrected using traditional methods. BBC News: The Land that Time Forgot BBC News: The Land that Time Forgot- For years they lived in quiet seclusion, until, one day, the authorities stumbled over Wales' "lost tribe". They fought for their alternative … BBC News: Eco-house Battle put on Hold BBC News: Eco-house Battle put on Hold- A legal battle over the building of an eco-house in a national park is put on hold for a year until new planning rules can be agreed. BBC News: Launch for Eco-village Settlement BBC News: Launch for Eco-village Settlement- A plan to build up to 45 low impact homes made from natural and recycled materials is launched. That Roundhouse That Roundhouse- History and background information on the on-going saga of the low-impact roundhouse build without planning permission over the winter 1997/8, and threatened with… Brithdir Mawr Community Brithdir Mawr Community- A collective of people working towards sustainability who wish to share their aim with others. Details of the community, residential courses run, and volu… BBC News: Secret Village to be Pulled Down BBC News: Secret Village to be Pulled Down- A national park authority has ordered that a secret commune, built deep in forest without planning permission, is to be pulled down. BBC News: Eco House May Have to Go BBC News: Eco House May Have to Go- A grass-roofed roundhouse will have to be pulled down unless it wins an appeal. Like many of the buildings at Brithdir Mawr, near Fishguard, it… Newgale YMCA Outdoor Education Centre Newgale YMCA Outdoor Education Centre- Provides non-formal educational and personal development opportunities through outdoor pursuits. Includes information about accommodation, a… Wikipedia: RAF Brawdy Wikipedia: RAF Brawdy- Article updated by the public provides history of this air base, the US Navy base alongside, and its present use as an army barracks. Includes aircraft phot… GenUKI: Brawdy GenUKI: Brawdy- Historical, Christian and genealogical research information, with map of other parishes in Dewisland hundred. Wikipedia: Boncath Wikipedia: Boncath- Article updated by the public on the community, with history, amenities and references. Wikipedia: Abercych Wikipedia: Abercych- Article updated by the public on the community with introduction to history, with references and related links. Wood-turning Traditions of the Davies Brothers Wood-turning Traditions of the Davies Brothers- Article by Gareth Jones on three generations of the same family working in Abercych. Newport Gateway Church Newport Gateway Church- Contains church details, event information and images of church activities. St Julians Methodist Church St Julians Methodist Church- Services, organisations, prayer, links, location, download Wesley's sermons and Alpha Course. Churches Together in Newport Churches Together in Newport- Information about and links to many churches in town. La Leche League of Newport La Leche League of Newport- Organisation providing breastfeeding support and information. Includes details of membership, meetings, events and getting involved. Newport: Down Memory Lane Newport: Down Memory Lane- A collection of photographs by David J Williams. Trinity Methodist Church Trinity Methodist Church- Includes welcome, notices, visitors, activities, prayer, groups and an overview. Mansel Thomas Trust Mansel Thomas Trust- Charitable organisation which aims to collect and collate the composer's manuscripts, and copy and publish most of those which are unpublished. Newport Castle Newport Castle- Photographs and information on the castle and its history. Newport Past Newport Past- Includes gallery and local history. Caerleon (Isca Silurum) Caerleon (Isca Silurum)- Provides a history of the Roman legionary fortress and its occupation, and what there is to see now. Cadw: Caerleon Cadw: Caerleon- Provides information on the Roman legionary fortress that once stood on this site. Early British Kingdoms: Caerleon Early British Kingdoms: Caerleon- Article with a photograph of the Roman amphitheatre, discussing the town's association with King Arthur, the excavations undertaken in 1926 and p… Data Wales: The Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre Data Wales: The Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre- Article about this archaeological site discussing whether it may have a link with Arthurian legend. Includes information on what a vis… Caerleon Castle Caerleon Castle- Photograph and information on the one surviving tower of this castle which was built in the 13th century.