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Wales We're announcing the winners of our little contest. Check out the winners and what they and judge, renowned art journalist Adam Lehner, had to say.....

Source: travelwales.org
Winners of the facebook fan photo contest. Posted by Alexandra, Nov 23, 2009.
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Wales Wales' link to legend Amelia Earhart. Shame they didn't film the movie in Wales, they missed out. Check it out, this is facinating...

Source: www.travelwales.org
Amelia Earhart landed in Burry Port, Carmarthenshire in 1928 to be greeted by a warm Welsh welcome. Huw Parsons tells us more about the history of Amelia's landing. Posted by Alexandra, November 23, 2009.
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Wales Last chance to vote for your favorite photo. 'Likes' will be counted at 3pm EST and winners annouced soon after....

Thanks to everyone who submitted photos. We've selected what we think are the best, and now we're going to have a little contest … (Sorry if yours isn't here, there were 100s submitted). Please 'like' your favorite picture, the photo with the most 'likes', will win. We've also roped in US arts journalist and author,... Adam Lehner, to select one based on his professional experience. The two winners will receive a Wales themed goody bag. We will count the votes and announce the winner on Monday November 23rd at 3pm EST. So get voting and 'like' your favorite. Read more
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Moya Northall
Moya Northall
Difficult to chose a favourite! Some really great pics there! Well done to all of the photographers!
10 hours ago
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Wales Have you 'liked' your fave photo yet for our fan photo contest? Deadline is Monday.....

Thanks to everyone who submitted photos. We've selected what we think are the best, and now we're going to have a little contest … (Sorry if yours isn't here, there were 100s submitted). Please 'like' your favorite picture, the photo with the most 'likes', will win. We've also roped in US arts journalist and author,... Adam Lehner, to select one based on his professional experience. The two winners will receive a Wales themed goody bag. We will count the votes and announce the winner on Monday November 23rd at 3pm EST. So get voting and 'like' your favorite. Read more
Jason Thomas
Jason Thomas
look at my pic of picton monument @ night!! i have loads more of west wales here :- http://www.jasonthomasphotography.co.uk/
Yesterday at 15:41
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Wales What are your best "Christmas'y" things to do in Wales? We selected just a few in today's blog post but would love your suggestions too...

Source: www.travelwales.org
Special “Santa” steam trains, a medieval food fair and even a dunk in the ocean. Posted by Paul, November 19, 2009.
Matthew Warren
Matthew Warren
crossing the border from england and being with my family
Yesterday at 03:02
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Thanks to everyone who submitted photos. We've selected what we think are the best, and now we're going to have a little contest … (Sorry if yours isn't here, there were 100s submitted).
Please 'like' your favorite picture, the photo with the most 'likes', will win.
We've also roped in US arts journalist and author, A...dam Lehner, to select one based on his professional experience.
The two winners will receive a Wales themed goody bag. We will count the votes and announce the winner on Monday November 23rd at 3pm EST.
So get voting and 'like' your favorite.
Read more

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Wales ok, we've had such a huge response on the photos, it will take us a day or two to compile the album. We're thinking we may have a little competition based on fan votes. More to come tomorrow. And, if you haven't sent in your Wales images yet, there's still time, send to walesimages@gmail.com Deadline is 9am EST (2pm GMT), November 18th.

17 November at 14:54
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Wales Last chance if you want to send in your photos of Wales. We'll be putting up a fan album of the best ones later today. Send images to walesimages@gmail.com

17 November at 08:03
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The National Botanic Garden of Wales is "absolutely amazing" and a "treasure". Who says? Dr Who, that's who! David Tennant was the special guest on the Graham Norton Show on BBC discussing an episode recently filmed at the garden. David told the viewers: “If you live anywhere near the Garden you should go and visit . .... . it is absolutely amazing”. If you're in the UK, you can see the clip here: http://bbc.co.uk/i/nvwqv/?t=9m27s . Otherwise for those of us outside, check this little snippet:Read more

Source: www.kasterborous.com
Footage has been released by the BBC of Waters of Mars producer Nikki Wilson chatting...
Karin Ficke Cook
Karin Ficke Cook
If the Dr. says so, Who am I to say no?
12 November at 13:19
Julian Hurley
Julian Hurley
Those gardens are pretty good. As far as gardens go I mean.
14 November at 09:14
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Wales We were enjoying the 'your photo' section on the BBC Wales website and thinking we should put up a seasonal photo album. Send your Wales photos to walesimages@gmail.com and we'll put the best ones up next week.

Source: news.bbc.co.uk
Lydia, four, in a soft play area in Carmarthen.(Simon Pearson)The theme for November is travelling.. Send us your images before 23 November To find out how click on the Your Pictures: Your Wales link below.
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Wales Cambrian Railways have teamed up with 12 golf courses to offer a discount on green fees when you travel by train. Let the train take the strain and you can enjoy a glass or two of Penderyn whisky...

Source: www.travelwales.org
Discount on green fees to Welsh golf courses along the Cambrian Railway Line when you travel by train. Posted by Alexandra, November 10, 2009.
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Wales Check out all the cool Welsh shops, restaurants and nighlife mentioned in VisitBritain's latest US campaign 'Transatlanticism'. Do you have any additional suggestions? We'd love to pass them on!

Source: transatlanticism.org
Old Spitalfield's Market hosts tons of independent designers in London's trendy East End neighborhood of Shoreditch. Sunday is the big day at the market for fashion with stalls spilling out into surrounding streets. ...
Warren Farm
Warren Farm
Try Knickers in a Box (www.kiab.com or http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=12931389839) for beautiful limited edition underwear - made by hand in Pembrokeshire often from vintage fabrics, or Me and Thee(http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Me-Thee/71398177766?ref=mf) for quirky handpainted ornaments & other stuff made in south Wales.
06 November at 05:22
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Wales A ferry which gets you to Swansea 4 times quicker than by car and 6 times quicker than by rail! We're very excited, and that's not the only new ferry announcement in Swansea.... Now, what shall we do when we get to Swansea??

Source: travelwales.org
Ferry services from Ilfacombe, Devon and Cork, Ireland to Swansea, South Wales. Posted by Alexandra, November 2, 2009.
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Wales Happy Halloween! Hollywood actress Faye Dunaway stars in Welsh horror movie, check it out....

Source: news.bbc.co.uk
People who appeared as extras in a Welsh budget horror movie starring Faye Dunaway now have the chance to see themselves on the silver screen.
Cathy Davies
Cathy Davies
I was the hair and makeup designer on "Flick" how does it look?
01 November at 06:52
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Looks fantastic to me, can't wait to see the film, hope it makes it state-side soon.
02 November at 14:41