The ferry Glansteffan has begun regular services across the Towy Estuary in West Wales. For years Llansteffan has been a tantalising prospect for people in Ferryside and the many tourists who pass through on the railway that hugs the coast. So close, with a line of prettily coloured waterside houses and the magnificent ruined Norman… Continue reading
So few subsequent six sixes. That adds lustre to Sobers’ achievement
How Garfield Sobers beat cricket’s ultimate record. Extract 3. This is the third in a series of extracts I am publishing in August in the lead up to the 50th anniversary of the day, Saturday, August 30, when Garfield Sobers became the first player in the history of cricket to hit every ball of an… Continue reading →
Cricket at St Helens, Swansea – setting the scene for Sobers’ epic over
How Garfield Sobers beat cricket’s ultimate record. Extract 2. This is the second of a number of extracts I shall be publishing in August in the lead up to the 50th anniversary of the day, Saturday, August 30, when Garfield Sobers became the first player in the history of cricket to hit every ball of… Continue reading →
How the Proms are celebrating dazzling Welsh musical talent Morfydd Owen
On Friday 20 Jul 2018, for only the second time, the music of long-overlooked Welsh composer Morfydd Llwyn Owen was performed at the BBC Proms. The last piece by Morfydd was performed at the Proms in September 1917. The composer died, tragically young, shortly afterwards. The piece was the Nocturne, lasting about 15 minutes. It was performed by the BBC National Orchestra… Continue reading →
How Garfield Sobers beat cricket’s ultimate record. Extract 1
This is the first of a number of extracts I shall be publishing in August in the lead up to the 50th anniversary of the day, Saturday, August 30, when Garfield Sobers became the first player in the history of cricket to hit every ball of an over for six. It’s taken from my e-book Sobers six… Continue reading →
Play it, Spirio. How Steinway brings the greatest pianists to your home
Imagine if you had the means to invite one of the world’s greatest pianists into your home to entertain your guests at a dinner party. It’s an indulgence open to the well-off host, but unattainable for most of us. Now put yourself in the position of someone who can afford a Steinway grand piano. That’s… Continue reading →