Getting steamy in Monmouthshire

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Getting steamy in Monmouthshire

Ah, the delights of steam power. Not that we haven’t experienced the delights of the internal combustion engine here in Wales mind, it’s just sometimes a little trip down memory lane is a great way to spend a day. Consequently, we are knee deep in carburettors, engines and all things steam as we prepare for the Border Counties Steam and Vintage Show on the 3 and 4 May.

Now, organising a steam show is not as easy as it may sound. There’s not just the huge numbers of cars, steam engines, tractors and bikes to organise for the diehard steam fans, but all the entertainment and other attractions too. However, after perfecting our hoop-la skills and spending a slightly terrifying time booking a bird of prey display, we are dutifully soldiering on, organising the hundreds of stalls that surround the event and of course, some fantastic food.
http://www.bordercountiesvintageclub.co.uk/

Welcome to Wales!

It’s all going on in Wales’ countryside this year. The deepest corners of rural Wales aren’t just home to sheep farmers and the odd drop of rain…we are all busy honing our recipes for the world cawl cooking championships and eating oysters by the dozen in preparation for the Welsh oyster opening championships. And in between all this practicing we’ve even found time to write up the experiences of organising events across rural Wales so you can come and join us this year.

Go on, come to Wales and get stuck in this year- and while our eyes may be focused firmly on the events, we’re told the scenery’s pretty special too.

Golley Slater is promoting festivals and events across rural Wales on behalf of rural development and tourism groups from Pembrokeshire, Monmouthshire, Denbighshire and Flintshire.