Silent Valley

Beefy · Post by **Beefy** » 22 Jul 2006 22:03

Due to my concern that this site wasn't going to have a post today I thought I'd let you know how excellent the Silent Vally nature reserve open day (Woodfest) thing was today. What a gem right on our doorstep and the girls were happy because Iolo was there! Secretly I must admit he was a top guy, time for everyone and all for free. Search for Gwent Wildlife Trust and join up....money well spent (almost as good as an EVRFC season ticket!).

Graham · Post by **Graham** » 23 Jul 2006 23:20

Who is Iolo?

Beefy · Post by **Beefy** » 24 Jul 2006 00:09

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/nature/sites ... iams.shtml

Seisyll ap Dyfnwal · Post by **Seisyll ap Dyfnwal** » 24 Jul 2006 00:13

Graham wrote:Who is Iolo?

Iolo Williams - the North Walian equivalent of Bill Oddy, who the ladies find particuarly attractive (Iolo that is not Bill!)

Seriously though, what has happened to the Silent Valley, or Cwm Merddog, to give it its official title? I remember running up there on an early, clear August morning, in the mid seventies, and was greeted by what can only be described as a lunar landscape. Have the tips been completely cleared by now?

Beefy · Post by **Beefy** » 24 Jul 2006 14:39

Tips have not been cleared but left to nature and it's amazing what will actually grow on them.
Iolo's Mid-Walian I believe.