Rebecca wasn’t just angry—she was right. In 1840s Wales, tollgates bled poor farmers dry.
So “Rebecca and her daughters” rose up. They wore dresses. They smashed gates. They demanded justice and they won reforms.
A riot? Yes.
A turning point? Absolutely.
#RebeccaRiots #WelshHistory #CymruAmByth #Cymru #Wales #WestWales
First Bus strike to cause major disruption across south and west Wales
The company said it had been “unable to reach agreement” with the Unite trade union over a pay offer for drivers, engineers and some support staff.
As a result, industrial action will take place from Wednesday 22 October to Saturday 25 October inclusive, with further strikes planned between 30 October and 2 November, and again from 5 November to 8 November.
‘Every possible effort’
In a statement, First Bus said:
“Despite talks and every possible effort, we have been unable to reach agreement with the Unite trade union regarding a pay offer for our driving, engineering and some support colleagues across south and west Wales.
This will result in industrial action that will lead to significant disruption to First Bus services across south and west Wales.”
The company added that it was continuing to liaise with the union and would provide further updates as the additional strike dates approach.
Services affected
Details of which routes and timetables will be impacted are expected to be published on the operator’s website in the coming days. Passengers are being urged to check for the latest updates before travelling.
The strike action is set to affect thousands of commuters, students and shoppers across the region, with Unite members saying they are pushing for a fairer pay deal in the face of rising living costs.
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We've just shared a blog detailing an exciting road trip itinerary through West Wales. If you're planning a journey and need some inspiration, this guide covers everything you need to know. Check it out and start planning your adventure. #camperbug #RoadTrip #WestWales #TravelGuide #AdventureAwaits #CamperVanLife
https://www.camperbug.co.uk/blog/a-complete-itinerary-for-a-road-trip-through-west-wales
Went to Ty Canol wood pasture in Pembrokeshire. I think there are cattle, sheep and horses on different parts of land about the place.
Apparently site of very important lichen in the UK? There was a lot of Bracken, so possibly not managed so much for vascular plants.
Lovely space, very varied. And very #WoodMeadow.
I want to create #common, #community #WoodMeadows in #WestWales, as response to #NatureEmwrgency. My fundraiser for #ecology conference in #Estonia:
Three Hagges #Woodmeadow is an inspirational project for #WoodMeadows, which have the among the highest biodiversity of vascular plants *in the world* yet are also maanged productively.
https://www.plantlife.org.uk/our-work/three-hagges-woodmeadow-nature-reserve
I’m going to the 14th European Conference on Ecological Restoration to find out more, and to create a #Common #WoodMeadow in #WestWales
I have a fundraiser to help with the expenses, any donation gratefully received 🙏
I've registered for the SERE #Ecological conference in #Estonia!
We need a new #economics model and a reconnecting of our place within #nature
A #WoodMeadow is mixed-use, low-impact & incredibly biodiverse productive land, like a #ForestGarden at scale.
I want to create one in #WestWales, so I’m going to the conference to learn more.
Thank you to all my supporters, you are amazing 🙏
@Ivor yes and the light is really pink. These are unfiltered - the first to the north east and the second to the west #WestWales
Cenarth Waterfall and the Old Mill House, West Wales, Ceredigion
#cenarth #ceredigion #waterfall #wales #landscape #westwales
Opposite-leafed Saxifrage. Likes the damp. It's in the right place #WestWales#wildlife #gardening #WildlifeGardening#NativePlants #WildFlowers #BloomScrolling
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Great Honey Flower (Melianthus major) in full leaf, last days of October in #WestWales #Gardening #ClimateDiary
Shirt sleeve weather on a late afternoon walk in late October.
"How far could you travel in seven hours?
A flight from the UK could get you all the way to Dubai, and by using the Tube you could go east to west across London seven times.
But for people living in west Wales, travelling between the region's two biggest towns - Carmarthen and Aberystwyth - takes the same amount of time."
I don’t think #StormAgnes really arrived here. It’s wet and a bit windy but nothing unusual #WestWales
Sheep grazing quietly in sheltered corners of the fields, loose farmyard stuff tied down. Woodstove lit. Think we’re ready #StormAgnes #WestWales
There may have been ice cream too #gaycation #westwales #dogsofmastodon
We will be dingly dell dwellers for our week away. #westwales #holiday
Intense summer/sheet lightning at around 1am this morning - pulses of light over the sky to the west but no sound. Went on for at least half an hour. Anyone else see it? #WestWales #Cymru
Annual pilgrimage to St David’s / Tyddewi. Despite the masses of people making it fairly chaotic, the visit to cathedral and the bishops palace is definitely well worth the trip. #Wales #Cymru #WestWales #WelshHistory #WelshCulture #Pembrokeshire #Sunset #Wednesday
MilfordHaven to Newgale Slow Ways adventure today. Beautiful views and weather over the area. Highlight was joining the Wales Coast Path a few miles from Newgale. My highlights include a paraglider and panaramic views across St Brides Bay. #MilfordHaven #WestWales #Newgale #Wales #Cymru #Paraglider #CoastPath #Cerdded #SlowWays #StBridesBay
