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Famous Welsh singer and shearer publishes autobiography
“It’s a remarkable feeling to be able to tell my story in a book like this – something I never thought I’d be doing at 46 – but after years of competing in different fields and experiencing so much while travelling the world, now’s the time to write about my memories before I forget them!” Aled Wyn Davies. read more
New book spotlights astounding moments and amazing stories behind the hard men of rugby
The true stories behind 20 of the toughest players to ever play the game, from pre-WW1 firebrands to modern-day YouTube sensations. They are shocking, gruesome, often very funny and sometimes tragic, but what unites these men is their total commitment to the sport. read more
New book discloses the alarming crisis facing Rugby Union
Saving Rugby Union is a book many no doubt would prefer to ignore, arguing it is damaging the image of a sport that has increased significantly in popularity. But the reverse is true. read more
Ceredigion's Tess of the d'Urbervilles
The second part of a Welsh historical series, seen as Ceredigion’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles, is published this week. Described as “lyrical, visceral and angry” Nanteos: The Dipping Pool is a gothic novel set against the dramatic backdrop of 1750s Cardiganshire. read more
New cookbook celebrates local, seasonal and sustainable Welsh produce
Bwyd Cymru yn ei Dymor / Welsh Food by Season is full of both traditional and modern recipes that have been created by Nerys Howell. Nerys has appeared on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru as well as being a contributor to S4C’s Prynhawn Da and a regular at Welsh food festivals. The book is a celebration of local, sustainable Welsh produce and aims to encourage people to eat seasonally. read more
Children's book to raise essential funds for Tŷ Hafan
Since opening in 1999 Tŷ Hafan, the charity that offers care and support to children and young people with shortened life expectancy, has supported over 850 children and their families. Juliet Bebbington, one of its volunteers, has written a warm and funny book to help fundraising for this important charity, with all the profits going towards the hospice. read more
Joke book published to raise funds for NHS
Two Welsh comedians have collaborated to publish a new collection of jokes to raise money for the NHS. Gags for the NHS by Phil Evans and Dilwyn Phillips will be published by Y Lolfa this week. read more
One of British history's greatest untold stories told for first time
Where was Britain’s first centre of learning founded? Oxford? Cambridge? St Andrews? Think again: it was in Llantwit Major in south Wales – known as Llanilltud Fawr in Welsh. St Illtud’s monastery and training school was founded in c.500 A.D., making it in all probability the oldest centre of learning in Britain. Scholars of church history have emphasised its importance by calling it ‘the Christian axis of the Celtic-speaking peoples’ and ‘the University of the Atlantic of the Celtic period’. read more
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