Challenge Wales
Challenge Wales is a charity boat that undertakes sail training for the young people of Wales and teaches them life-skills such as confidence, self-esteem, respect for others, etc.
Please ignore the grainy pictures; the software I used to burn the disk lost most of the format.
Challenge Wales - The Special Collection
Challenge Wales, you can sail her if you try! This is the Challenge Wales theme tune. Take a deep breath and get ready to belt out the chorus with a level of enthusiasm! The Special Collection comprises of Nick Russell, Tom Haines, David Hannell and Alan Pugh. Many thanks to Meurig Hailstone at Reeltime studios.
Taff Trail, Cardiff to Brecon (Wales)
This great film shows the best of the Taff trail, Matt and Steve catch up with two local lads, Patrick and Luke.
UK Bike Tour - Entering Wales
Cycling into Wales from Bristol this episode and getting in to the Gower - Wales on a sunny day must have some of the best beaches in the world
#CycleOn
Wales & West Housing get ready to take on ex-Welsh rugby internationals
Staff from Wales & West Housing in training to take on Former Welsh international rugby players in a charity match at Penarth RFC on September 1 2017. Among the stars lined up to play are former Welsh internationals Jamie Ringer and Nathan Brew, former British Lion Allan Bateman and Olympic champion Jamie Baulch.
The event is raising money for father-of-three Matt Burns, who has cancer. Money raised will be shared between the Burns family, Age Cymru and the Welsh Charitables RFC Veterans’ chosen charity.
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Welsh People ,love the wet weather
Wales weather Gales and rain cause travel chaos
Storms are causing travel disruption as heavy rain and winds of almost 80mph batter parts of Wales.
Firefighters are rescuing three people trapped in their car by flood water in Monmouthshire, but they are not thought to be in danger.
Several roads are blocked by fallen trees while rail services have been hit by flooding in north and south Wales.
A Met Office yellow be prepared warning for wind is in force with gusts of almost 80mph recorded in Snowdonia.
Episode 16 England, Wales, AirBnB, Driving, Welsh food
This video is about our 2nd week in England. We stayed at 2 Air BnB's, Saw Weymouth, Bath, Brighton, Cardiff, Penarth. We did a Welsh food tour, visited the Jane Austin Center and nearly had a nervous breakdown driving!
Welcome to Wales
Whether you're a UK business looking to expand or an international business looking for a UK/European base, Wales should be on your shortlist. Visit tradeandinvest.wales for more information.
Empire Pool Cardiff Documentary
BBC Documentary from the late 1990's before the closure of the icon Wales empire pool to pave the way for the construction of the Principality Stadium (Millennium Stadium) all thanks and appreciation goes to Wayne Hancock for the preservation of this footage.
The Journey Begins for the Antarctic Fire Angels
BBC Wales News reported by Nicola Smith
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They call themselves the Antarctic Fire Angels and are preparing for the most gruelling challenge of their lives.
Three firefighters from south Wales and three from London will take on a 70-day trek across Antarctica on a route never completed by an all-women team before.
They said they wanted to do something historic - to show what women are capable of and to empower the next generation of firefighters.
The 1,180 mile (1,900km) expedition is due to take place in 2023.
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It's going to go down in history, I think, said Nakita Ross, team leader and the inspiration behind Antarctic Fire Angels.
Based at Battersea Fire Station in London, she has attended some devastating incidents in recent years, including the Croydon tram crash and the Grenfell Tower fire .
For both incidents, I went at a time when unfortunately, there were no lives to be saved, Ms Ross said.
But still, it had a major effect on me. Not only that, I'm very aware of how it affected my work colleagues and I'm incredibly proud of my London firefighters, of how they've responded and how they're tackling their mental health.
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Because of those experiences, Ms Ross felt compelled to do something inspirational: I want people to come away from this thinking 'it's OK to not be OK.' People need to be able to feel that it's OK to talk.
We hope to show people that if you put your mind to it and you have the best team behind you, you can achieve anything.
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Georgina Gilbert, a firefighter with 20 years of experience, is based in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan.
We're going be trekking 1,900kms towing 85kg sleds with all our equipment. That's tent, food, the lot, said Ms Gilbert, who has competed as a tri-athlete for Great Britain.
Although the expedition is not for three years, the preparations start now as the group work on their fitness, endurance and ability to tolerate the cold.
February is the first skiing trip to Scotland, then Norway the following November for two, maybe three weeks, she said.
Ms Gilbert said the group could also train in Sweden or Canada next year, where they will practice crevasse rescues and first aid in extreme environments.
I'm really excited, but there's an element of trepidation. There's an awful lot to do, she added.
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Mum-of-two Beci Newton, watch manager at Caerphilly Fire Station, lives with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has helped her deal with it, but Ms Newton said taking part in the expedition was a vital part of her healing process.
I love the idea of a team challenge, of being part of a team, she said.
I have had some difficulties in the last two years and for me it was about taking ownership of myself again.
The first time I sat on a fire engine I was terrified. The first time I drove one, I was beyond terrified.
So I think when I land and I'm there and I look out to the horizon and think 'you've got to be there at some point', that's going to be pretty terrifying. But one foot in front of the other and you'll get there.
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Alison Kibblewhite, who was the first full-time female firefighter in Wales when she joined as a trainee in 1995, is head of operations at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
I feel apprehensive, but also optimistic about it as well, said Ms Kibblewhite, who runs marathons in her spare time.
The biggest thing for all of us is leaving behind loved ones and family. Potentially, we're going to be away three months.
It's going to be over Christmas time, so I think the emotional side will be the most difficult rather than the physical.
I have seven grandchildren and I want to inspire them that whatever they dream about, don't be put off, go for it. Break down some of the boundaries.
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Joining them will be two of Ms Ross' colleagues from the London Fire Brigade, former Wales rugby international and Great Britain rower Rebecca Rowe, and rope rescue expert, boxer and personal trainer Nikki Upton.
Ms Ross added: We're all women from ordinary backgrounds and we're coming forward to do extraordinary things.
More Decluttering and a Walk in Penarth. House Move, Wales, UK Vlogs.
More Decluttering and a Walk in Penarth. House Move, Wales, UK Vlogs.
It's actually the same day as the last vlog. Imo continues to rationalise her possessions in readiness for the big move and has another date night with the boyfriend - this time in Penarth. The fading light doesn't stop this intrepid pair exploring the beach!
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I'm Imo and she's Izzy. We're a UK mother and daughter vlogging combo that loves to get out and about and exploring South Wales and beyond.
We're a homeschooling/home-educating family of two based in the UK dealing with the daily challenges of managing Izzy's severe, chronic eczema and her education. Our resourcefulness is tested on a daily basis, but we'd love to share our little triumphs and discoveries with you as we go along.
Imo is a flautist/flutist (flute player), and these vlogs will often take you behind the scenes of the life of a professional folk musician. Stand by for bits and bobs of live folk music and dance as they pop up in our day-to-day lives.
These videos will not generally feature recorded background music, making them extra suitable for people who aren't keen on pop music!
Follow this channel for occasional tips on caring for eczema, content relating to the flute, travel (particularly to Lisbon, Portugal), homeschooling and homeschool mom stuff, folk musician lifestyle, and to see what life is like for this little family in our corner of South Wales in the UK.
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Wales v England u18 rugby (26/Mar/17) - Caps
Presentation of caps to Wales players following their 29-19 victory over England at Ebbw Vale RFC.
Denco Taff Trail Challenge
On the weekend of 27th - 28th June 13 friends took on the challenge to walk or cycle the Taff Trail route from Cardiff Bay to Brecon; covering 55 miles by foot or completing it twice by bike in memory of our friend and work colleague Colleen Ashford.
We are very proud to announce that we smashed our £3000 target raising a total of £7754.51
£6454.51 will be donated to Cancer Research
£1300.00 donated to St Michaels Hospice
Here is the film of our weekend... Thank you all once again
Wales boundary changes - Every Wales constituency affected by boundary commission proposals
Proposals to cut constituencies in Wales from 40 to 30 could see over half MPs lose their seats. Some constituencies are disappearing entirely ## MORE HERE on Wales historic constituencies disappearing
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Cardiff constituency South Penarth constituency Cardiff East constituency Cardiff Central constituency Penarth constituency Cardiff North constituency Caerphilly merge constituency wales Conservative Cardiff North constituency wales Labour Caerphilly constituency Cynon Valley constituency Merthyr Tydfil constituency Aberavon constituency Ogmore constituency Swansea West constituency Gower constituency Preseli Pembrokeshire constituency Carmarthen West constituency South Pembrokeshire constituency Carmarthen East Dinefwr constituency South and West Pembrokeshire constituency Caerfyrddin constituency Pembrokeshire constituency Ceredigion constituency Brecon and Radnor constituency Montgomeryshire constituency South Powys constituency Glyndwr and North Powys constituency Clywd South constituency north east Wales constituency Vale of Clwyd and Delyn constituency North Wales Coast constituency Clwyd West constituency Aberconwy constituency Ynys Mon constituency Arfon constituency Menai ac Ynys Mon constituency Dwyfor Meirionydd constituency Gwynedd constituency
Bristol to Penarth Rhibs Run 2015 ( This is where it all began )
I Was Monetized After 5 Days! Wales, UK.
I Was Monetized After 5 Days! Wales, UK.
Today, removal company number three is due to come round to assess our needs and generate a quote. I fit in a few trad Irish tunes with the invisible boyfriend and we head off to Cardiff later for a date night at the Vegetarian Food Studio. We take a stroll around Cardiff Centre, in particular, the area around the Millenium stadium and Bute Park.
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My cameras used to film these vlogs:
- Sony Handycam HDR-PJ410
– GoPro Hero 5
- The laptop I use for my video editing
- my 'fluffits'! AKA Rycote windjammers.
They don't do a bad job of reducing wind
noise! I wouldn't be without them.
- My Vlogging light
__________________________________________________________________
I'm Imo and she's Izzy. We're a UK mother and daughter vlogging combo that loves to get out and about and exploring South Wales and beyond.
We're a homeschooling/home-educating family of two based in the UK dealing with the daily challenges of managing Izzy's severe, chronic eczema and her education. Our resourcefulness is tested on a daily basis, but we'd love to share our little triumphs and discoveries with you as we go along.
Imo is a flautist/flutist (flute player), and these vlogs will often take you behind the scenes of the life of a professional folk musician. Stand by for bits and bobs of live folk music and dance as they pop up in our day-to-day lives.
These videos will not generally feature recorded background music, making them extra suitable for people who aren't keen on pop music!
Follow this channel for occasional tips on caring for eczema, content relating to the flute, travel (particularly to Lisbon, Portugal), homeschooling and homeschool mom stuff, folk musician lifestyle, and to see what life is like for this little family in our corner of South Wales in the UK.
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Searching For Ruperra Castle
Me and my mate set out to search for Ruperra Castle in South Wales. Will we find it?
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