Ilkeston Cam On Holiday 2001 - South West Wales - Part
07
Thursday - A Divine Day
All the photos on this page were taken in July 2001
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A couple of miles from Saundersfoot, it is possible
to visit Avondale Glass at Kilgetty and watch a craftsman at
work. Just another day's work for some is a popular tourist attraction
for others.
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Suitably clad in shorts and a tee shirt against the
searing heat of the furnace, the craftsman demonstrated his skill
producing a number of items whilst we stood and watched. He shaped,
moulded and added coloured particles to the molten glass, his
assistant occasionally lending a helping hand.
 
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Adjacent to the working area, many samples of his
work were on display and available for purchase by prospective
customers. We had arrived early and had been treated to a demonstration
of his skill with little interruption but just as we were preparing
to leave a whole coachload of people arrived and crowded into
the shop. As I said, it is a popular tourist attraction.
 
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Leaving the crowd behind us we set off for a drive
through some quiet Pembrokeshire lanes and eventually stopped
at Llys-Y-Fran Country Park and Reservoir.
 
There is a visitor centre on the site with a restaurant and a
gift shop and many outdoor events are organised throughout the
year. But the scenery alone and the views across the impressive
dam justify a visit even if you do not want to take partake of
the events on offer.
 
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The derelict birthplace of William Rowlands composer of the famous
Welsh hymn 'Blaen Wern' (Love Divine) is nearby and a monument
to him stands at the foot of the dam with the music inscribed
on one side.
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The final port of call on our Thursday in Pembrokeshire
was a spur of the moment decision as we passed a sign for the
Black Pool Mill. Following a narrow tree lined lane we soon reached
the entrance and any visions of Pleasure Beaches and Amusement
Arcades that mention of the more famous Blackpool in Lancashire
conjure up, were soon dispelled.
 
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The mill now houses a museum but what better way
to end the afternoon than to enjoy afternoon tea in the riverside
Mill Tea Rooms chatting to the owner. Truly a divine end to the
day.
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