your comments
Becky Cadman, Wordsley
Hi there, we are looking for the name of a tiny little campsite in dol y bont (just off B4353) with a few static caravans and tent plots but it has a stream/river running along the edge of it. We stayed there several years ago- it is still on multimap aeril view but we can't find the name or contact details of it anywhere, cn anyone help please
Tue Mar 30 09:12:13 2010
Geoff Holland, halstead
I lived in Borth from 1980-1982 as a student studying in Aberystwyth. An amazing place very friendly place, Friendship Inn being a bit too friendly and taking most of my student grant. Pet-The-Meats home made sausages were legendry especially if he had had a few beers the night before. Sausage sandwich sitting on the sea wall great for a hangover. Lived in Bayview House which we rented off the legendary JD Williams.
Sun Dec 13 19:46:20 2009
Ruth Pearson Brighton
Want a family move to Borth and would be gratefull for information as to what sort of business would go down well eg shop (what sort) B n B,etc. Feedback gratefully recieved.
Wed Nov 11 11:37:22 2009
Karen, London
I used to spend summers there during the late 60s/early 70s and became very good friends with Kay Morris. I also had a summer job in the Fruit & Veg shop - my first job (at age 14). Does anyone remember "Pete the Meat" - the local butcher. Also we used to hang out in the Captain's Cabin where I saw Arthur Brown - "Fire". Yes really!! Would be good to hear if anyone remembers this period.
Fri Nov 6 09:52:23 2009
Jim from Lake District
In reply to Norman and Doreen, sorry only just re-logged-in to see your Feb 09 reply to my 08 reflections. Glad to learn the sea air is still doing its stuff. Would be good to hear from you...
Fri Oct 2 09:54:54 2009
Howard Bromley, Fremantle, Western Australia
Thanks Alan for your offer of help re: Terry Davies' book on Borth. Look forward to hearing from you.
Wed Aug 26 09:51:33 2009
Alan Jones, Droitwich
RE. Terry Davies book. I was in email contact with Terry (who lives in Australia) until about 6 months ago. I was sharing with him a history of my Great Grandfather (John Jenkins) who was Borth mariner. I'll mail him and ask about the new book.
Mon Aug 24 09:24:24 2009
Howard & Val Bromley, Fremantle, Western Australia
Loved reading about our former home, Borth and its interesting history. Its great to see the village has lost none of its charm and vibrancy. Would love to know if 'BORTH, A MARITIME HISTORY' has been published yet, and if so, how can we obtain a copy?
Sun Aug 9 17:12:36 2009
James, Borth
Bridgend, There is a farm to the south of Borth called "BlaenWaun".
Sun Jul 5 20:17:02 2009
Neil Rhodes
I used to stay at Borth as a child, at a hotel by the station. Was this the Cambrian Hotel, and has it been demolished?
Thu Jul 2 10:23:50 2009
norman,borth
in reply to query from 'Bridgend':there is a Blaenwaun,Nr.Llanboidy to north of St.Clears in Carmarthenshire
Mon Mar 23 17:03:05 2009
bridgend
Hello Please can any one tell me if 'BLAENWAIN' is in BORTH,or does anyone know where it is Thanks
Wed Mar 18 09:35:59 2009
wendy bowles wymondham norfolk
As children my twin brother and i used to stay for the entire summer holidays in birth. Our uncle alf owned the garage there. Alf's wife was called lena and very old grandad lived with them. if there are any fieldings who would like to renew contact or can tell me about my only two cousins tony and geoffrey please contact me. my dad was their uncle fred. thank you
Tue Feb 24 09:15:19 2009
Norman & Doreen,Borth
In reply to Jim from Lake District,we are still enjoying life in Borth,as are Eileen and Aran Morris.Fenton now selling Pine furniture which are much heavier than his cakes,Kai and Anna still selling Gifts and souvenirs and much more.Mike and Sarah still at Friendshipand Len of the 'Grand' still going very strong.It must be the sea air that keeps us going.Regards to Fran and family
Sat Feb 7 17:20:46 2009
Jim Philbrook, Lake District, England
As a post graduate student at Aberystwyth, I lived in Borth in 1968-69 with my wife and young family. We had a wonderful time and were made to feel so welcome by the local people. We returned for a brief holiday in the seventies, but alas have not been back since. We lived in a new bungalow on a rock outcrop by the railway level crossing in Ynyslas. We often think of Norman and Doreen the chemists, Aran Morris the greengrocer, Fenton Fielding at the garage, Pat and Sid Clare, Mrs Frances Jones and many others, who made that time so memorable in such a magical place.
Thu Nov 27 11:55:04 2008
Robert Wilkins from Sherborne, Dorset
HiI have a stroke so my vocabulary and mobility is not good but my brain cells are about 90% there and my hobby is Geneology, which keeps me sane!!!My research is of Davies, Family History at Borth. So far I’ve discovered Elizabeth Davies (born on 14 March 1848 at Morfa’r Borth) who was my Great Grandmother, and her parents were Abraham and Margaret (nee Evans) Davies.Abraham Davies married on the 2 December 1842 to Margaret Evans. He was a ‘Mariner’; father’s name was John Davies, a ‘Mariner’; and Thomas Evans, the bride‘s father, was a ‘Mariner’, also. I am trying to discover where there are all buried. The marriage was in ‘Llanfiangel Genui’r Glyn Parish Church’.Can I ask you where the church is in Borth AND whether the church would have a burial list of the tombstones in the churchyard which might contain some of my family, or where I could obtain one?
Mon Apr 14 16:33:40 2008
Piper Karie from Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
I'm currently doing research for a novel and wanted the setting to be in a beautiful coastal setting far away from London. I was Googling your continent and started reading about Cardigan Bay, then found photos and information about you beaches and wildlife refuges as well as the remains of an ancient forest under your sands.Although, I have never had the pleasure of visiting your fair land, yet, I would like to know for my research, if there are private homes that are near the beach and have a view of it. I am doing my best to get the facts down geographically. If anyone is interested in helping with a a basic education of your enchanting area I would be truly grateful. Thank you from a new American admirer and researching novelist.
Fri Jan 18 08:33:58 2008
Annie Williams
I lived in Borth as a child and am always back for holidays. I am on the lookout for holiday houses to rent in Borth. Have a couple of houses we rent but sometimes have difficulty booking as they are so popular Can you help? Can you give me any information on any.
Mon Jan 14 08:27:28 2008
Amanda Shaw, South Australia
If anyone is interested in reading a full, primarily maritime, history of borth, a book was published 3 years ago called "Borth a Seaborn Village", by Terry Davies, published by Gwasg Carreg Gwalch, another book is in the pipeline for publication in 2008 and will be called "Borth a Maritime History". This history can boast over 230 Master Mariners, remarkable for such a small vilage without its own port.
Sun Dec 9 13:24:58 2007
Jayne Gray, London
As a child my grandparents always came to Dol-y-bont(1960's) to stay is the camp/caravan site still there?These are definately my best times Borth and its unique areas of nature,walks,river walks and amazing beaches.I would love to go back to the site once run by Mrs Patrick(A londoner)and her son.Benji who owned the farm was related to my late grandfather (he died in his 90's0
Fri Dec 7 18:05:06 2007
John Arnold from Oxford
My mother, who was from Newtown, used to tell how her parents invested their savings in a row of seaside cottages in Borth, in 1930, but these were lost over time as the sea eroded the land on which they had been built. Is there any information that confirms that such a process actually happened, and if so when, and where in Borth they were located?
Mon Nov 26 08:11:32 2007
Anne Bonney Whitney on Wye
Please, the name of the Indian Restaurant - we spent some lovely weekends in Borth through the summers and ate here frequently and now think we left a jumper there but can not find the number from Yell.
Thu Nov 15 13:52:50 2007
Imme from London
Can anyone tell me where I can hire surfboards in Borth during October?
Thu Sep 6 09:13:13 2007
Parry Edwards from Wenvoe
Borth has always been foremost in my family history because for some reason, yet unexplained, my Grandfather was born there in 1867, whereas the family always lived at Llanafan. I would love to find the reason, for the family to move to Borth as this time. Any ideas would be welcome.
Thu Jul 12 12:44:16 2007
Teri Pragnell
As a child, we holidayed in Borth every year until I was a teenager. I have some very happy memories and as a new mum hope to bring my children to Borth. I vaguely remember the carnival, but also I remember a ceremony on the beach - something to do with placing a man on a chair in the sea and waiting for the tide to come in?! Does this still happen and if so, when does it occur?
Sun Jun 3 20:26:16 2007
Suzanna King from BORTH
Borth is great I've lived for 13 years and wouldn't want to live any where else, carnivals are the best!
Thu May 24 16:06:48 2007
Naomi, Worcester
To Aviv from Israel - try the Youth Hostel - called Morlais it is overlooking the beach. It is friendly and clean and Mathew the manager (I think) is helpful and welcoming. Food is ok and it is cheap.
Mon Apr 30 11:10:37 2007
Diana Hall, Birmingham
I'm so pleased I've found this site. I love Borth. I'm curently doing research on the connections between Borth and Birmingham and would like some family histories. Brummies come to Borth and stay. Why and for how many generations have they been there? I shall be in Borth for the next few weekends ie 20 January 2007 onwards.I'd love to talk to you if you can help or even send me something via e mail.
Mon Jan 15 10:19:30 2007
Eileen Haworth from Rainow Cheshire
I have just returned from a short holiday in a rented cottage on Angelsey. In the garden were two white pottery sheep both were labelled underneath "Clarous frost resistant terracotta. Borth Garden Centre." I would dearly like to find where I could purchase similar sheep but I cannot find any information about this garden centre. Can anyone please help me?
Mon Sep 25 09:26:09 2006
Aviv, from Israel
I'm planing to visit Borth on Sep. 8th, and was wondering if you could recommend me a hostel or any other budget accommodation in Borth plus things to do.
Tue Aug 29 11:21:58 2006
Kellee Rich, Brighton
I lived in Borth between March and August 2003, and seeing this site has filled me with nostalgia. Borth is a beautiful, magical place and each day brought some new adventure, or chance meeting that would inevitably end up with a drink or two at the Friendship Inn. I met some wonderful people in Borth, a couple of whom I'm still in touch with, and many of whom I still think about often. I hope all my old friends are still there and thriving, and that perhaps we'll bump into each other again one day...Lots and lots of love to Borth and everyone who dwells there.
Tue Aug 22 09:34:30 2006
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