Sarah Bax Horton will be at Wokingham Borough Libraries Wokingham on Wednesday 6 March, 2 to 330pm.
Sarah is a true crime writer, researcher and analyst, who has previously served in the Lord Chancellor’s Department and Foreign Office. She read English and Modern Languages at Somerville College, University of Oxford.
Fascinated by genealogy, her discovery of a Whitechapel 'H Division’ police ancestor inspired a re-examination of the Jack the Ripper case in her debut book One-Armed Jack: Uncovering the Real Jack the Ripper.
A former volunteer with the City of London Police, she lives in South West London.
TUESDAY 5 MARCH at 2pm, not ONE but TWO #CRIMECYMRU authors will be at Wokingham Library at 2pm. Wales Week / Berkshire has had a connection with Crime Cymru since our first year so we are are delighted to welcome two more Crime Cymru authors Chris Lloyd and Mark Ellis to Berkshire in our fifth year.
For 2024 we are introducing Wales Week / Berkshire Spotlight Days
This is a chance for you to learn more about some Welsh organisations, benefit from a discount code where applicable and listen to some of their favourites tunes which you can find on the Wales Week / Berkshire 2024 Spotify Playlist.
Today we shine the spotlight on White Castle Vineyard in Abergavenny.
White Castle Vineyard is a Welsh vineyard situated near the market towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth owned and run by Robb and Nicola Merchant.
Having purchased the 12 acre small holding in 1995 they converted the milking parlour into their home a year later, however it was 2008 before the dream of owning a vineyard become a reality, the 5 acre gently sloping, south facing field was purchased, soil tests were performed and vines ordered.
May 2009 saw the planting of 4000 vines, the varieties of vines planted were Pinot Noir, Regent, Rondo, Seyval Blanc & Phoenix, now there was no turning back, May 2010 saw a further planting of 800 vines this variety being Siegerrebe.
May 2019 marked their 10 year Anniversary since first planting and to mark this milestone they have planted a further 2000 vines these varieties are Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc.
Robb & Nicola have attended Plumpton College East Sussex to study viticulture, this training giving them the skills needed to produce quality Welsh Wines.
The grapes are closely monitored, as they ripen they will be carefully hand harvested and selected, then immediately transported to the winery for pressing to ensure we retain all the freshness and fruity aromas intact.”
Not only can you purchase wine through the website you can also go on a Vineyard Tour with wine tasting, pop in or sponsor a vine. All the details are on the website.
“Our aim is to produce Quality Welsh Wines.
We are very passionate about what we do here at White Castle Vineyard and are always striving to be as good as we possibly can be.”
https://whitecastlevineyard.com
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Spotlight on Quantum Roasters
Delighted to shine a spotlight on Quantum Coffee Roasters. Hear all about them and take advantage of the special discount code WALESWEEK24 🥰
Wales Week / Berkshire : Spotlight : Quantum Coffee Roasters
Croeso! Yasou @quantumroasters from Cardiff who are very kindly getting involved with Wales Week / Berkshire and are also offering a discount code for Wales Week.
QUANTUM COFFEE ROASTERS are Dimitris, Katia and their young daughter (the BOSS of everything and possibly future Quantum roastmaster!)
This is a family venture and as a couple, they share the same passions; this includes all things coffee and this is how Quantum Coffee Roasters began its journey back in May 2015, as a combination coffee roastery and coffee house. Their coffee house, set in the heart of Cardiff Bay opened its doors in November 2015 and you can also find them opposite Cardiff Castle.
Order your coffee today and start the day the QUANTUM COFFEE way.
Thank you Phil Howe, looking forward to seeing you in Berkshire before too long 🎤🏴
The Welsh harp is magical. Thank you @mamania3363 for sending us this video. Looking forward to seeing you in Berkshire soon.
#walesweek #welshharp #welshwomen #welshspeaker
Here’s @christywydd_welshweatherman who you might recall was the judge in the online St David’s Day breakfast last year.
Chris is a weather presenter on @s4c and is an Ambassador of @prostatecymru one of the charities we share, promote and support, and he’s got a weather themed sock range.
#walesweek #prostatecymru #welshinberkshire #waleswaleswales #weathermansocks
Thank you @jiffyrugby for this video he sent for our first year.
Delighted that @velindrefundraising Cook Book will be available to buy at the Welsh Pop Up Market on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th March at Pudding Lane Nursery, Aborfield.
Our lovely @angharadtps is unable to make it to Berkshire this year but you can read her recipe in the book.
#walesweek #velindre #cookbook
Enjoy a relaxing stay at Ty Croeso Boutique B&B in Llangattock near Crickhowell and Llangynidr in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.
The large guest sitting room has an honesty bar, the breakfasts are divine and the views are stunning.
www.ty-croeso.co.uk
Luxury, self-contained, Covid-secure getaways with a different view every night.
If you are looking for luxurious, self-catering accommodation with a twist of adventure, look no further than
Beacon Park Canal Boats, just two hours down the M4 in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.
They offer a choice of 20 unique, beautifully appointed cosy narrowboats for cruising through the stunning scenery of the Usk Valley, with spectacular views of the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons of South Wales.
Onboard each boat, you will find everything you need for a relaxing stay, from fully-equipped kitchens to comfortable beds with quality linen. Some of the boats have gas fires and wood burners; one has a romantic four-poster bed and a hot tub. Because they hand-build all of their boats, each one is unique.
And you can take your adventure wherever you want along the 35 miles of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, much of it in the Brecon Beacons National Park, itself an International Dark Skies Reserve, so perfect for stargazing. And there are hundreds of miles of footpaths through the park, from strenuous climbs to easy ambles along the towpath. And because you can cruise the canals and stop along the way, you can have a different view every night.
You will receive complete instructions on how to operate the boat and navigate the canal. If this is still too much for you, Beacon Park Boats offer a new ‘Hire as Skipper’ service, new for 2021. Or they have electric dayboats to hire if you want something smaller.
You can do as much or as little as you want, and Beacon Park Boats have the ‘Good to Go’ accreditation, showing they do everything they can to keep you safe.
Please get in touch via our website at www.beaconparkboats.com or www.beaconparkdayboats.co.uk for day boats. Or call 01873 858277.
Thanks Lee for supporting Wales Week 2021. We’re sorry you’re not here this year, but we’ll see you and Fab Four Coffee in Berkshire next year.
fabfourcoffee.com
Wenallt Hive are beekeepers and small scale producers of top quality foods and skin care products who believe the way to keep their products special is for them to be hand made with care directly by them using 100% natural ingredients. Hand made and home made.
Their products are aimed at the discerning who are looking for something truly special.
The diversity of their range comes from a recognition of the outstanding qualities of beeswax, honey, pollen and propolis and a desire to be innovative. Everything they make is 100% natural and bee friendly. No chemical preservatives, flavourings or fragrances, no nasties.
www.wenallthive.wales
The Luxe Cwtch creates luxurious home accessories hand made from the finest Merino Wool. Their extensive range of products includes chunky knit blankets, baby blankets, wreaths, bed runners and showpieces.
There is a 10% discount for purchases made until the 7th March, use the code ww/brk21.
For a great bed and breakfast stay in the Brecon Beacons check out Tŷ Helyg Guest House in Brecon, a welcoming B&B in a characterful Georgian Townhouse. Tŷ Helyg is a Visit Wales Four Star guest house (Bed and Breakfast) a stone’s throw from the Theatre/Canal basin and Brecon town centre. Breakfast packed with local ingredients; fruit, cereals, seeds and berries, Greek yoghurt and choice of full cooked breakfast, salmon and scrambled eggs or vegetarian and we cater to most dietary requirements. The Brecon Beacons National Park offers fantastic sightseeing, walking, climbing, cycling and historical sights, all on our doorstep. We are Walkers Welcome and Cyclists Welcome accredited.
