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TGJONES: Rescue plan approved — seven south-west Wales stores now wait on landlord rent deals as up to 150 closures loom
The rescue plan that could close up to 150 TGJones stores has been approved by the High Court — leaving seven south-west Wales branches waiting to learn their fate.
Branches at Swansea’s Quadrant Shopping Centre, Carmarthen’s Guildhall Square, Llanelli, Neath, Bridgend, Tenby and Haverfordwest were all named as potentially at risk when the closures were announced in May.
None of the seven has been confirmed for closure — and each store’s future now hinges largely on its landlord. Under the approved plan, rents will be cut by between 15% and 75% on hundreds of stores, while around 120 landlords will receive no rent at all for up to three years.
Landlords who refuse the new terms can end their leases instead — and that is where most of the closures are expected to fall.
In Swansea, that puts the decision in the hands of Centurion Group — the Quadrant’s owner, which is separately preparing to name new tenants for the former Debenhams in the city.
Mr Justice Hildyard approved the plan on Wednesday (1 July), describing it as complex and far-reaching. He said his biggest concern had been the financial hit to landlords, but he was persuaded the rescue was, objectively, the lesser of two evils.
The approval caps a turbulent few weeks in which landlords revolted over the plan and bailiffs reclaimed a Midlands store. Property giant British Land had branded the proposals fundamentally unfair, before dropping its opposition after winning concessions.
The court heard the retailer was on the brink of insolvency, facing a cash shortfall of nearly £8 million within days if the deal was not approved.
Tom Smith KC, for TGJones, told the hearing the business was “highly distressed” and “running on fumes at the moment”.
He said the chain would have run out of cash in April, had it not been for a £10 million loan from owner Modella Capital and the deferral of liabilities — including the £8.4 million owed to HMRC revealed in creditor documents in May.
The approved plan brings a further £15 million loan from Modella, alongside the rent cuts and redundancies across stores and the company’s support centre.
Up to 150 of the chain’s 451 stores are expected to close, with the plan forecasting the business will be left with around 302 — depending on how many landlords walk away rather than accept lower rents.
The chain employs 4,700 people, and hundreds of jobs are expected to go, though no redundancy figure has been confirmed. WH Smith has already refused to fund enhanced redundancy payments for staff who lose their jobs — leaving those affected facing the statutory minimum.
The stakes reach beyond the shops themselves: the Quadrant, Neath and Carmarthen branches all host Post Office counters, a threat that prompted the Deputy First Minister to write to the chain over the Neath branch in May.
The Post Office and Toys R Us, which runs concessions inside some stores, both supported the restructuring in court.
Modella — which rebranded the stores from WHSmith after buying the high street business last year — admitted last month the retailer was almost completely broken, blaming years of under-investment by the previous owner and the loss of the 234-year-old name, which was a condition of the sale.
Chief executive Alex Willson welcomed the ruling, saying: “This decision allows us to move ahead with our turnaround strategy.”
Wales has 26 of the chain’s stores, and the south-west Wales branches anchor some of the most prominent pitches on their high streets — the entrance to the Quadrant in Swansea and Guildhall Square in Carmarthen among them.
The wait comes with the region’s high streets already under pressure — Llanelli, Neath and Swansea are among the towns watching Shoe Zone review its local stores, and Swansea’s flagship M&S closed in May.
WHSmith itself lives on at airports and railway stations, where the travel stores kept the historic name.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
Seven south-west Wales stores at risk as chain announces 150 closures
The full list of at-risk branches across the region, from Swansea’s Quadrant to Haverfordwest.Bailiff threat and tax debts cast fresh doubt over south-west Wales stores
TGJones owes £8.4m to HMRC as WH Smith refuses to fund enhanced redundancy for at-risk staff.Deputy First Minister raises alarm over Neath Post Office threat
Sioned Williams MS wrote to TGJones over the Post Office counter hosted in the at-risk Neath branch.Landlords revolt and bailiffs reclaim a Midlands store
#administration #Bridgend #Carmarthen #CenturionGroup #featured #Haverfordwest #HighCourt #HMRC #Llanelli #ModellaCapital #Neath #PostOffice #QuadrantShoppingCentre #redundancy #retail #storeClosure #Swansea #SwanseaQuadrant #Tenby #TGJones #WHSmith
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WOOL POWER: Textile artists win bursaries to launch their own businesses — and one is halfway to a £7,000 loom
Two young textile artists are set to launch their own businesses after winning bursaries from Wales’ premier wool and natural fibre festival.
Kitty Haggar, 23, from Tenby, and Megan Coombs, 22, from Llanelli, have won £1,500 and £1,000 respectively from Wonderwool Wales.
Both are graduating from Carmarthen School of Art, where they are awaiting the results of their Bachelor of Arts degrees in textiles — and as part of their bursaries, each will have a free stand to showcase their work at next year’s Wonderwool Wales show at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, which attracts more than 6,000 international visitors.
Kitty Haggar with some of her woven lampshades, which she plans to sell through her new business Knits by KitKitty’s route into textiles was an unlikely one — she had planned to study sociology at Bath Spa University before picking up her mum’s knitting needles changed everything.
“Knitting just came to me so naturally and I have always enjoyed fashion and design,” she said. “I chose Carmarthen School of Art — it’s a nice, small community here and tutor time is good.
“Through textile design, I was introduced to weaving and I chose that as my specialist pathway. It’s a great way to use different materials.”
The former Greenhill School pupil now plans to buy a £7,000 weaving loom to launch her business, Knits by Kit, from her parents’ home in Tenby — and she is already nearly halfway to the total, having also won the £1,500 Miriam Bridden Bursary from Carmarthen School of Art.
She will be making and selling lampshades and interior decorations.
“It means a lot to win both the bursaries and I am very grateful,” she added. “They have definitely helped me to start looking at different looms and I have also applied for a business start-up grant from Business Wales.”
One of Megan Coombs’ shawls being modelled — her designs are inspired by stained glass and architectureMegan, a former pupil of Ysgol Bryngwyn in Llanelli who took her A levels at Coleg Sir Gâr, plans to train as a primary school teacher while running a business creating viscose rayon and Creta yarn shawls and garments for weddings, communions and christenings.
Some of her shawls are inspired by stained glass and architecture — and away from the loom she is a pianist and singer with Eclipse Productions and South Wales Amateur Musical Productions.
“Winning the Wonderwool Wales bursary is amazing and it has given me the step forward and push to form a small business alongside studying to become a primary school teacher,” she said.
Wonderwool Wales directors award the annual bursaries to help winning Carmarthen School of Art graduates develop their careers — and neither winner has ever attended the festival they will exhibit at next April.
Chrissie Menzies, Wonderwool Wales director, said: “We were very impressed by the standard of work presented by all the Carmarthen School of Art students, but Kitty and Megan stood out.
“We can’t wait to see them exhibit their work at next year’s show, which will be a fantastic showcasing opportunity for them.”
The 2027 show takes place at the Royal Welsh Showground on 24 and 25 April.
Related stories from Swansea Bay News
SWANSEA: TV pottery stars Kaz and Angharad to cut the ribbon at new volunteer-run studio opening this Saturday
The Carmarthen School of Art-trained potters lending star power to a new community studio.CARMARTHEN: £90m college ‘super campus’ approved despite backlash over closures and countryside impact
The major shake-up planned for Coleg Sir Gâr’s estate — including the future of its campuses.‘Rise up and show up’: Carmarthen student’s courage earns top learning award
Another Carmarthen student success story — a top learning award won against the odds.Sweet success for Swansea startup
#CarmarthenSchoolOfArt #ColegSirGâr #Tenby #WonderwoolWales
Another young business getting off the ground in the region. -
Nach der nervenaufreibenden Hexenjagd ging es zur Erholung nach #Tenby
In dem pittoresken walisischen Badeort bauen wir Straßenzüge und Promenaden - nahezu jede Karte bringt unter bestimmten Bedingungen Punkte, die optimiert werden wollen.
Die wechselseitigen Karteneffekte sorgen dafür, dass es schnell unübersichtlich wird.
Das Punktezählen am Ende kann durchaus etwas dauern.
Spielerisch erinnert es sehr an #SantaMonica aber es sieht wirklich sehr knuffig aus. Ein Spiel, das ich nicht unbedingt haben muss, aber gern mal wieder mitspiele.
Hier musste ich mich geschlagen geben, aber mit 141:132 war es recht ausgewogen.
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Nach der nervenaufreibenden Hexenjagd ging es zur Erholung nach #Tenby
In dem pittoresken walisischen Badeort bauen wir Straßenzüge und Promenaden - nahezu jede Karte bringt unter bestimmten Bedingungen Punkte, die optimiert werden wollen.
Die wechselseitigen Karteneffekte sorgen dafür, dass es schnell unübersichtlich wird.
Das Punktezählen am Ende kann durchaus etwas dauern.
Spielerisch erinnert es sehr an #SantaMonica aber es sieht wirklich sehr knuffig aus. Ein Spiel, das ich nicht unbedingt haben muss, aber gern mal wieder mitspiele.
Hier musste ich mich geschlagen geben, aber mit 141:132 war es recht ausgewogen.
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@brettspiele Gestern kam es nun endlich an #Tenby . Aber das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Eine klare Empfehlung.
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@brettspiele Gestern kam es nun endlich an #Tenby . Aber das Warten hat sich gelohnt. Eine klare Empfehlung.
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Auf der Messe war #Tenby ausverkauft und es hieß man könne es aber bestellen. Würde im Dezember geliefert.
Im Dezember kam nix. Auf Anfrage hieß es dann Februar. Kam nix. Auf Anfrage neulich hieß es: sollte doch schon da sein.
Dann hieß es, es gäbe wohl Probleme bei einigen Bestellzetteln lesen. Hatte meine Infos nochmal übermittelt, dann hieß es "geht raus".
Wieder eine Woche später: Wo Sendungsnummer?
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TENBY: Four teens stabbed at railway station as two arrested and line closed
Dyfed-Powys Police say they were called to the station at approximately 9.50pm on Tuesday 7 April following reports of a large-scale disturbance.
Officers say that during the incident, an individual was found to be in possession of a knife, resulting in four teens sustaining stab wounds. All four injuries are currently assessed as non-life-threatening, and police say those affected are receiving medical treatment.
A 16-year-old and a 19-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault — the more serious category of wounding offence. Both remain in police custody as an investigation continues.
Social media video filmed at the station and widely circulated overnight showed large numbers of young people involved in disorder on the platform. At least one teen could be heard in the footage saying he had been stabbed.
Officers attended the scene promptly and police say the incident has since been brought under control. The scene is described as secure.
An increased police presence has been put in place in the Tenby area to provide reassurance to residents and visitors.
The railway line between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock has been closed as a result of the incident and is expected to remain shut until approximately 1pm today, Wednesday 8 April. Passengers on that route are being asked to check for service updates before travelling.
The scale of the emergency response was significant, with reports of multiple ambulances and a large number of police vehicles at the scene.
Tenby is a popular tourist destination on the Pembrokeshire coast. The incident — occurring during the Easter holiday period — is likely to cause significant concern among residents and visitors to the area.
In a statement issued shortly after midnight, Dyfed-Powys Police said:
“Dyfed-Powys Police were called to reports of serious disorder involving a group of youths at Tenby train station at approx. 9.50pm this evening.
“During the incident, an individual was in possession of a knife, which resulted in four youths sustaining stab wounds. All injuries are currently assessed as non-life threatening, and those affected are receiving appropriate medical treatment.
“Officers attended the scene promptly, and a 16-year-old youth and a 19-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault. They are in police custody and an investigation is underway.
“The incident has been brought under control and the scene is secure.
“We understand an incident of this nature will cause concern, and there will be an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact British Transport Police online at orlo.uk/sJk9e, by calling 0800 40 50 40, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
#assault #BritishTransportPolice #DyfedPowysPolice #featured #knifeCrime #publicDisorder #Tenby #TenbyTrainStation -
A Peep at Goscar North Sands, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, 1950 - ETW Dennis Postcard
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A Peep at Goscar North Sands, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, 1950 - ETW Dennis Postcard
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A Queen Victoria Reproduction Penfold Pillar Box in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. View it here: https://postboxmap.co.uk/postbox/69af2e06ff8ccdf8f2308098 #PostboxMap #UKPostboxes #Postbox #QueenVictoria #PillarBox #ReproductionPenfold #StandardRed #Tenby
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Did a #SlowWays walk today: NarTen One (Narberth ➡️ Tenby, Pembrokeshire).
Flooding meant a detour, but the scenery was gorgeous and the walk thoroughly enjoyable.Slow Ways is a brilliant initiative—helping walkers feel confident that routes are safe, accessible, and worth exploring.
Why not take it slow yourself and try a route?
#Walking #Pembrokeshire #NarTen #Wales #Cymru #Cerdded #Tenby #Narberth #DinbychYPysgod #Arberth.
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Did a #SlowWays walk today: NarTen One (Narberth ➡️ Tenby, Pembrokeshire).
Flooding meant a detour, but the scenery was gorgeous and the walk thoroughly enjoyable.Slow Ways is a brilliant initiative—helping walkers feel confident that routes are safe, accessible, and worth exploring.
Why not take it slow yourself and try a route?
#Walking #Pembrokeshire #NarTen #Wales #Cymru #Cerdded #Tenby #Narberth #DinbychYPysgod #Arberth.
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Carew Castle in Tenby, Wales, stands as a striking example of #MedievalArchitecture, with its weathered stone walls and partially ruined towers overlooking the surrounding countryside. Nestled beside the Carew River, it offers #ScenicViews perfect for #CastlePhotography and quiet moments on the grassy grounds with picnic tables. The site is a popular spot for #TravelPhotography, attracting visitors interested in the area’s deep history and scenic Pembrokeshire landscapes. As one of the region’s most evocative #HistoricRuins, Carew Castle blends natural beauty with centuries-old heritage.
Taken Jul 2013
#UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #HistoricRuins #CastlePhotography #MedievalArchitecture #TravelPhotography #ScenicViews #CarewCastle #Tenby #Wales #UnitedKingdom
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Carew Castle in Tenby, Wales, stands as a striking example of #MedievalArchitecture, with its weathered stone walls and partially ruined towers overlooking the surrounding countryside. Nestled beside the Carew River, it offers #ScenicViews perfect for #CastlePhotography and quiet moments on the grassy grounds with picnic tables. The site is a popular spot for #TravelPhotography, attracting visitors interested in the area’s deep history and scenic Pembrokeshire landscapes. As one of the region’s most evocative #HistoricRuins, Carew Castle blends natural beauty with centuries-old heritage.
Taken Jul 2013
#UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #HistoricRuins #CastlePhotography #MedievalArchitecture #TravelPhotography #ScenicViews #CarewCastle #Tenby #Wales #UnitedKingdom
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Carew Castle in Tenby, Wales, stands as a striking example of #MedievalArchitecture, with its weathered stone walls and partially ruined towers overlooking the surrounding countryside. Nestled beside the Carew River, it offers #ScenicViews perfect for #CastlePhotography and quiet moments on the grassy grounds with picnic tables. The site is a popular spot for #TravelPhotography, attracting visitors interested in the area’s deep history and scenic Pembrokeshire landscapes. As one of the region’s most evocative #HistoricRuins, Carew Castle blends natural beauty with centuries-old heritage.
Taken Jul 2013
#UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #HistoricRuins #CastlePhotography #MedievalArchitecture #TravelPhotography #ScenicViews #CarewCastle #Tenby #Wales #UnitedKingdom
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Carew Castle in Tenby, Wales, stands as a striking example of #MedievalArchitecture, with its weathered stone walls and partially ruined towers overlooking the surrounding countryside. Nestled beside the Carew River, it offers #ScenicViews perfect for #CastlePhotography and quiet moments on the grassy grounds with picnic tables. The site is a popular spot for #TravelPhotography, attracting visitors interested in the area’s deep history and scenic Pembrokeshire landscapes. As one of the region’s most evocative #HistoricRuins, Carew Castle blends natural beauty with centuries-old heritage.
Taken Jul 2013
#UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #HistoricRuins #CastlePhotography #MedievalArchitecture #TravelPhotography #ScenicViews #CarewCastle #Tenby #Wales #UnitedKingdom
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#morning #travel "nothing to see here!" #pembroke #bus 🚌 #349 #tenby 🔄 #haverfordwest 09.20 #madness #justsaying
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#morning #travel "nothing to see here!" #pembroke #bus 🚌 #349 #tenby 🔄 #haverfordwest 09.20 #madness #justsaying
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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#HenryTufnell #MP #LINO #Haverfordwest #Pembroke I forgot to mention 'absentee landlord'. Mummy and Daddy (in his circle that's #Mama & #Dada) have 20,000 acres near #Tenby . It takes up all his time. #Welsh #Grey #Partridge are very rare 'don't you know, old chap'. Who said 'shooting parties' ? A veritable cunning stunt.
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Clearing the cobwebs away during a blustery and wet walk from Manorbier across to Tenby with far reaching views across to Caldey Island and the WW1 practice trenches at Penally. #Freezing #Tenby #Manorbier #Lydstep #SkrinkleHaven #Penally #Pembrokeshire #Walk #CaldeyIsland #WW1 #Coastpath #WelshCoastPath #PembrokshireCoastPath #Wales #Cymru.
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Clearing the cobwebs away during a blustery and wet walk from Manorbier across to Tenby with far reaching views across to Caldey Island and the WW1 practice trenches at Penally. #Freezing #Tenby #Manorbier #Lydstep #SkrinkleHaven #Penally #Pembrokeshire #Walk #CaldeyIsland #WW1 #Coastpath #WelshCoastPath #PembrokshireCoastPath #Wales #Cymru.
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#Christmas #ChristmasUK #Christmas2024 Yes much has changed but for the many, who rely on foodbanks and drop ins, their Christmas Day was remarkably similar. I happened to be in #Tenby and our group passed by The Old Chapel community hall. I'm a former street pastor so an interested party. The hall was packed I asked for how many, "sitting 80, but we do home visits as well'. 2024 in an affluent area of the UK , shamefully "the poor will always be with us".
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#Christmas #ChristmasUK #Christmas2024 Yes much has changed but for the many, who rely on foodbanks and drop ins, their Christmas Day was remarkably similar. I happened to be in #Tenby and our group passed by The Old Chapel community hall. I'm a former street pastor so an interested party. The hall was packed I asked for how many, "sitting 80, but we do home visits as well'. 2024 in an affluent area of the UK , shamefully "the poor will always be with us".
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#photography #tenby Feccis is an institution & I thought the house fronts are typisch of 'terribly tasteful Tenby'. At a later date I'll capture the 'grit' that's just two streets away!
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#photography #tenby Feccis is an institution & I thought the house fronts are typisch of 'terribly tasteful Tenby'. At a later date I'll capture the 'grit' that's just two streets away!
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#photography #tenby 'the prat' advertising the undrinkable on the window of the derlict 'Sardine Inn'
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#photography #tenby 'the prat' advertising the undrinkable on the window of the derlict 'Sardine Inn'
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1/ #photography #tenby 1 touristy of the harbour, the others what caught my eye. Normal Palky stuff, alleys always interest me. The chi chi cafe & the run down b & b. The prat advertising an undrinkable cider was adorning a derelict pub. The woman passer by couldn't give a stuff either.
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1/ #photography #tenby 1 touristy of the harbour, the others what caught my eye. Normal Palky stuff, alleys always interest me. The chi chi cafe & the run down b & b. The prat advertising an undrinkable cider was adorning a derelict pub. The woman passer by couldn't give a stuff either.
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Fantastic circular walk as part of the Gower Walking Festival around Whiteford Sands, including Whiteford Lighthouse - the only cast-iron lighthouse in Britain. Stunning weather and views across Pembrey, Cefn Sidan and Tenby. Looking forward to signing up for next year! #Gower #WhitefordSands #Pembrey #CefnSidan #Wales #Cymru #Tenby #WalkingFestival #BigSkies
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Fantastic circular walk as part of the Gower Walking Festival around Whiteford Sands, including Whiteford Lighthouse - the only cast-iron lighthouse in Britain. Stunning weather and views across Pembrey, Cefn Sidan and Tenby. Looking forward to signing up for next year! #Gower #WhitefordSands #Pembrey #CefnSidan #Wales #Cymru #Tenby #WalkingFestival #BigSkies
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Traeth y Gogledd, Dinbych y Pysgod.
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Gweddillion heb siop adrannol, Dinbych y Pysgod.
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@Shobeck glad I'm taking the train this time! Any other tips? #tenby #DinbychYPysgod
