Tag Archives: Festivals

The Big Show (Y Sioe Fawr)

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Leigh Sparks

A few weeks ago I attended the Royal Welsh Show (Y Sioe Fawr) at Llanelwedd/Builth Wells.  For a number of years I have been to the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston and have always thought it to be a large … Continue reading →

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Lampeter Food Festival

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Leigh Sparks

As I noted in my last post, I was based down in Wales for personal reasons for much of July. It did however allow me to return to Lampeter, the small West Walian town where I spent almost four years … Continue reading →

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“Whose Town is it Anyway?” Reflections on Scotland’s Towns Conference

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Leigh Sparks

Take one minister (no, not of the Co-operative Methodist type), a couple of passionate key note presenters and well over 100 people mainly from across Scotland, wanting, willing and able to share their town stories and opportunities and you get … Continue reading →

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Festival Time – a weekend to die for?

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Leigh Sparks

Edinburgh in August is always a busy place, and this year, despite the recession and general malaise brought on by the weather (certainly in Scotland) and post-Olympic blues, is no exception. The driving force for this is the string of … Continue reading →

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