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People and Places

Reflections on life as it is lived in all parts of Wales, and stories of Welsh lives across the world.

Brilliant Benders: Nights in Tarpaulin

Ken Moon reminisces about benders, a form of low impact dwelling that was his introduction to alternative housing and lifestyles in Wales.

20th February (16th February)
  • People and Places

A Sea of Change

Georgie Styles dives into the state of our oceans’ biodiversity and discovers hope off the coast of Wales.

8th February (8th February)
  • People and Places

LONG READ: Death of the high street – the solutions are already here

Ani Saunders and Ed Thomas Jones investigate the so-called death of the high street and what can be done to revive Welsh town centres.

23rd January (26th January)
  • People and Places
Climate change is already having an impact on the landscape and heritage of Wales, writes Jonathan Hughes of National Trust Cymru. The picture shows Penrhyn Castle, Llandygai, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales against a grey sky.

In Wales, well-loved landmarks are already feeling the effects of climate change

Jonathan Hughes explains how Wales’ landscape and heritage can be protected through an adaptive, pragmatic approach in the face of climate change.

5th December (5th December)
  • People and Places
Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, argues it's time to renew Wales' energy system

It’s time to rewire Wales’ creaky energy system so it’s fit for the future

Derek Walker, Future Generations Commissioner for Wales, outlines his latest strategy, Cymru Can, and explains what needs to be done for Wales to achieve its renewable targets.

29th November
  • People and Places
Capel Dewi

For Sale: The Old Bakehouse, Capel Dewi

Gwenno Robinson explores the origins and history of her great-great-aunt Lucy’s village shop in Capel Dewi, Ceredigion

21st November (15th November)
  • People and Places
Beth McAulay explores the contemporary significance of the North Wales Hospital, or Denbigh Asylum. The picture shows the hospital against a dusky sky.

The Cultural Spectre of Denbigh Asylum

Beth McAulay explores the contemporary significance of the North Wales Hospital, or Denbigh Asylum

3rd November (1st September)
  • People and Places
Georgie Styles explores how embedding seed sovereignty through localised seed systems can help build a climate resilient food future.

Planting Seeds of Hope across Wales

Georgie Styles explores how embedding seed sovereignty through localised seed systems can help build a climate resilient food future.

27th September (3rd November)
  • People and Places
Eliz Mizon of The Bristol Cable looks across the bridge for hope and inspiration about the future of public interest journalism

What the UK can learn from Wales in the fight for public interest journalism

Eliz Mizon of The Bristol Cable looks across the bridge for hope and inspiration about the future of public interest journalism

14th September (24th November)
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