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Monthly Archives: October 2019

Festival of Senses in Llandeilo

28 Monday Oct 2019

Posted by Christoph Fischer in Uncategorized

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Some of you have asked why this blog has been a bit silent of late.
Here is what I’ve been up to while not blogging. If you are living in Wales or near it, come and join me November 15 – 17 72595041_2444352585684061_2030327643223621632_o

Some of what’s going on at this year’s festival

The festival will open on Friday 15th Nov at 11am
for early shoppers and have the traditional Friday night opening ceremony:

Save the date 2Santa will be coming through town on his sleigh at 6pm
followed by a Lantern parade from CK to King Street,
where we meet Santa again
The lightning of the Christmas Tree at 7:00,
and a fireworks display at 8pm.

Llandeilo Town Band, Ffion Haf and Harry Luke will provide the entertainment.

72194667_771948129923959_2983220456292614144_nSaturday and Sunday more music and entertainment will add to the magical festive atmosphere. The festival area will expand into Carmarthen Street this year where community stalls will provide activities and information and Teilo Church joins us with a coffee morning and some entertainment throughout the Saturday.
Festival shopping hours:
Fri 11 am – 9 pm (Festival stalls only, some shops stay open later than that)
Sat 10 am – 6 pm (Festival stalls only, some shops stay open later than that)
Sun 11 am – 4pm (Festival stalls only, local shop opening hours may vary)

Under this year’s motto “The Festival starts here” The Hangout’s Park & Ride received a special upgrade: You can wait some place warm for the next bus, browse a large selection of extra arts & craft stalls, and indulge in varied food offerings at this quirky, dog friendly place.
The stalls will feature
handcrafted aluminium wire jewellery,
a range of decorative mosaic handcrafted items,
natural, plant-based, cruelty free skincare products from Llangeitho,
felted wraps, drapes and throws,
Alpaca yarn and knitted items,
homemade cakes, handmade woven wall hangings and hats.-craft, handcrafted gifts and decorations from felt, fabric, mdf and wood,
knitwear, jumpers, socks, dresses, craft objects
Interior decorations, Christmas decorations etc
Textiles, Triathlon, road bikes & mountain bikes, wet suits, running gear and accessories.
Organic Children’s Clothing, Accessories and Gifts

P and R

An extra park and ride bus at key times will ease the bottle neck experienced last year during driver’s legal breaks and added we’ve added more parking spaces behind the Hangout.
Buses will drop you off outside Variations and operate during these times:
Friday:
Hangout 11 am – 10pm
Ysgol Bro Dinefwr 4:30 pm – 10pm
Saturday
Hangout 10 am – 10pm
Ysgol Bro Dinefwr 10 am – 10 pm (Tregib overflow if needed)
Sunday
Hangout 11 am – 4 pm
Ysgol Bro Dinefwr 11 am – 4pm
Thanks to our Park and Ride sponsors The Salutation Inn and Birds’ Hill Renewable Heating who made this possible

Santa runWe’re super excited to announce the
First ever Santa Run in Llandeilo as part of our festival@
A 5k route around town.

Registration 9AM onwards
Start of Run 10AM

Santa costume is provided with every entry, but you’re welcome to bring your own

Join in the fun as part of the Festival of the Senses events to help raise money for 3 Charities: The Brain Tumour Charity, Tenovous and The Jac Lewis Foundation.

Date And Time Sun, 17 November 2019
09:00 – 11:00 King Street Llandeilo SA19

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mayors-charity-5k-santa-run-tickets-77652295105?fbclid=IwAR12ovu9hxBloPZUeDs-qod_QfPV__eNp5ty03ymIy89VQ5-8kLBW6kUb7w

Review: “Bloodline Curse” by Arthur Crandon

03 Thursday Oct 2019

Posted by Christoph Fischer in Uncategorized

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BLOODLINE CURSE: Don't be alone in the fitting - room... urban legend in asia comes to life... by [Crandon, Arthur]

BLOODLINE CURSE

  is a very original story about a curse and its consequences for future generations. Having read previous work by Arthur Crandon I didn’t need to think twice whether to download the Amazon recommendation.
Set in the Philippines during and after the Spanish colonial occupation the book combines historical value with mythology and a bit of horror.

Based on a very persistent actual myth around a shopping mall in Manila the story starts with the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in Manila and their suppression of the local/ native inhabitants. A revenge action and murder lead to a curse and the birth of the Snake Twin.
Crandon has given the myth a wonderful literary life by connecting the origin of the monster with the tales of the after effects which allegedly are still present at said shopping mall.

All background, susperstition and cult status of the myth aside, the story itself is told with gripping suspense and a great injection of human drama into the horror. The characters chosen for the stories – in the past and in the present – are more than mere placeholders, they are quickly established as focal points and bring a strong personal component to the frightening plot.

The concept of the snake twin is an original and fascinating idea and a grateful subject for a horror story. Knowing that the legend lives on in people’s mind should draw extra attention to this well written novel but fans of Stephen King and other great horror writers might want to take notice of this accomplished story.

Highly recommended.
Short but highly compulsive this is an afternoon’s entertainment, gripping and very enjoyable.
Excellent.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/BLOODLINE-CURSE-alone-fitting-legend-ebook/dp/B07SB5MJB6

 https://www.amazon.com/BLOODLINE-CURSE-alone-fitting-legend-ebook/dp/B07SB5MJB6

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