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Ferryside SA17 5SF

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• River Towy Yacht Club, Carmarthenshire, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Carmarthenshire

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The Foreshore

+44 1267 267366

Schedule/yr Amserlen

Friday May 17th/Gwener 17 Mai

Welcome session and social from 7:00pm, saturday may 18th/sadwrn 18 mai , registration and welcome: 9:00am, workshops: 9:30am-12noon, lunch: 12noon-1:30pm (group photo @1:15), workshops continued: 1:30-4:00pm, buffet dinner: 5pm-6:30pm (£15 each).

Pre-concert buffet dinner for participants and guests (optional). £15 per adult.  Please pre-register and pay so we know numbers.

Gala Concert: 7pm (Ticketed Event £10/£8)

Sessions after the concert:.

Sunday May 19th/Sul 19 Mai

Morning beach walk:  9:30am, festival lecture: 11am (free public event), piper's chair: 12noon (free public event), closing seafront session: 2-4pm .

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Our History

Ferryside Inshore Lifeboat is one of more than seventy inshore lifeboats stationed around the British Isles that operate independently of the RNLI. It remains though a 'declared facility' as par of HM Coastguards Search and Rescue organisation and is launched in response to 999 calls under the control of HM Coastguard.

The inshore lifeboat at Ferryside is now a Marine Division of St. John Cymru and continues a tradition of village-based lifeboats that stretches back more than one hundred and seventy five years to the original RNLI lifeboats. Details of the early rescues are engraved on slate slabs fixed to the walls of the River Towy Yacht Club, a building that housed the last RNLI lifeboat until it was removed on the 30th June 1960.

The first lifeboat was established here in 1835 when Carmarthen was a thriving port and shipbuilding centre. Access to the River Towy involved navigating the Carmarthen Bay with its shallow waters, shifting sand bars and off-sea winds; a stretch of water considered by many captains as the most dangerous part of their entire voyage. The very many shipwrecks in the area justified their concerns and several of the larger wrecks are still visible at low water.

By 1900 however, as a result of the development of deep water ports in Swansea and Cardiff, very few ships docked at Carmarthen. The port was closed completely during the First World War because of the threat of German U boats in the Western Approaches and despite traffic recommencing after the war the decline continued with the last commercial ship, a 250 tonne steamer, left the port in 1938.

Despite the loss of commercial shipping from the ports of Llanelli, Burry Port and Carmarthen, the RNLI kept the last of its six Ferryside lifeboats in the village until 30th June 1960 when the boat was transferred to Angle in Pembrokeshire and the station closed.

The departure of the RNLI lifeboat in 1960 coincided with a general upsurge in water based leisure activities in the area and Ferryside became a popular centre for dinghy sailing (especially racing), power boating and water skiing.

The need for a rescue service to cover both organised events and casual users of the water was recognised by members of the Llanelli division of St. John Cymru and in 1966 a number of cadets, under the leadership of the late Wilf Holloway, began to provide a beach patrol service. This was quickly extended to assistance on the water using a small inflatable boat donated by Avon Inflatables Ltd. from their recently opened Llanelli factory.

As a result of these early efforts by the cadets, many visitors (and some locals) returned home safely and more aware of the water safety codes, a matter of considerable importance when the tides and sand banks are as potentially dangerous as those of the Towy Estuary. The good work of Wilf Holloway and his team so impressed the Priory of Wales that Ferryside was granted 'Divisional Status' within St. John Cymru-Wales.

The original boat has been replaced by seven further boats during the thirty nine years to 2011. Each boat has been an improvement on its predecessor, although only this and the two previous boats were specifically designed for inshore rescue operations.

Our new lifeboat, built by Ribcraft Ltd. in 2011, is equipped with a self righting system and powered by two Suzuki 90hp engines. It has the latest Raymarine navigation equipment and in every aspect is a first class inshore lifeboat ideally suited to the local sea conditions. The boat cost some £80,000 and was funded by a donation of £50,000 from the Freemasons and through the generosity of the local community.

As an inshore lifeboat crew we are mindful not only of the responsibility we have for those needing our help at sea but also because we represent a custom that stretches back to 1835 when the first lifeboat was stationed in the village.

We continue to strive to improve the capabilities of the lifeboat station and to enable us to provide a more effective service to those in need and are currently raising money to rebuild our first aid hut to provide better triage facilities and are reviewing the low tide requirements of the area to ensure that we are always in a position to provide a rescue service whatever the tidal conditions.

If you'd like to help to keep our boat and it's crew safely on the water, visit our fundraising page . As an independent lifeboat, we're entirely dependent on donations to stay operational and, as all of our crew and administrators are volunteers, you can be sure that every penny donated is used to save lives.

Meeting the Ferry

• Drivers should be aware that the main village car park in the square is often full and the foreshore (across the railway line) is for parking and use by members of the River Towy Yacht Club only.

Ferry passengers are encouraged to use public transport where possible.

There is a railway station in Ferryside and the 198 bus runs to and from Carmarthen, Kidwelly and Llanelli (except Sundays and Bank Holidays), timetable can be checked at Traveline Cymru .  Also the village is on a sustainable transport route (Sustrans4) with links to nearby cycle paths. There is no charge for carrying a bicycle on the ferry, which has space for four.

Around Ferryside

The Carmarthenshire village of Ferryside boasts the White Lion pub and the Ferry Cabin cabin (re-opening July 2022). A little further from the beach you'll find a cafe/restaurant, Pryd O Fwyd , with the Three Rivers Hotel situated at the far end of the village.

From Ferryside beach it's possible to follow the coastline in either direction. To the south lies the ancient village of St Ishmael's, of which the church is still standing. Most of the village was lost into the sea, and it's remains can be seen at low tides. To the north is marshland and a wide range of birds and wildlife.

Ferryside was historically a fishing village, and although this has largely died out, cockling and fishing by traditional seine net can still be seen today.

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Ferryside Beach

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The beach itself consists of a narrow area of golden sand backed by dunes. In years gone by the beach would have been a popular place to come to pick cockles and you can still explore the pools along the shore line here and search for sea life.

Ferryside beach is a quiet spot and many tourists don’t travel here. So if you are looking for a spot to soak up the serene atmosphere of this part of Wales then Ferryside is a great pick.

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Lifeguard service, dogs friendly beach.

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No dog restrictions.

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SN 3058 1035

Please note there is no public parking on the foreshore. The Foreshore is owned by the River Towy Yacht Club and is private land.

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Moscow Boat Tour

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See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

• St Basil’s Cathedral;
• Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
• The Kremlin;
• “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
• Monument to Peter I;
• The Central House of Artists;
• Christ the Savior Cathedral;
• Gorky Park;
• Moscow State University;
• Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Luzhniki stadium;
• Novodevichy Monastery;
• Kiev railway station;
• Europe Square;
• Moscow City Hall;
• Government House;
• Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
• and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
• Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
• Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
• Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
• Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

• Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
• Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
• Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
• Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
• Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

• Novospassky Monastery
• Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
• Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
• Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
• Novodevichy Convent
• The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
• St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
• St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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The best golf clubs in moscow: luxury, exclusivity, and entertainment.

By Walter Raymond

February 24, 2015

• The Best Golf Clubs in…

In Russia, the western concept of building architecturally beautiful golf courses filled with modern and luxurious amenities has found fertile ground. What was considered a frivolous pastime during the time of the Soviets has become the latest trend for the stylish set. These days, there are countless options around Moscow to practice golf, polo, ski, yachting, and other sports alongside 5-star hotels, luxurious country houses, and magnificent villas.

The game of golf is a sport that requires passion and expertise. It is also part of a culture that considers this pastime a synonym of social prestige and exclusivity. In recent years, the new Russian elite has turned to golf as a vehicle of integration in the era of globalization. Golf courses are also meeting and socializing spaces where Muscovite tycoons can relax and also seal business deals.

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The Moscow Country Club, Pestovo Golf & Yacht Club, Tseleevo Golf & Polo Club, and Zavidovo Golf Club, PGA National Russia are some of the most exclusive and elegant golf courses in Russia. Some of them have made it to the list of Top 15 golf clubs in the world, a source of great prestige for the country.

Moscow Country Club Moscow Country Club

The first 18-hole golf course built in Russia, Moscow Country Club, hosts the exclusive PGA European Tour. Located just eight miles from the city center, this luxurious facility was created by architect Robert Trent Jones Jr . The design takes advantage of a typical Russian birch and spruce forest to provide a natural environment of extraordinary beauty.

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This park is among the best in Eastern Europe and was awarded the 2014 World Golf Award as the best golf course in Russia. Located 25 miles from Moscow, it is part of a vast complex featuring an 18-hole golf course, designed by Jack Nicklaus , a polo club and a mountain ski club with four tracks. The design combines classic Scottish, Alpine, and English features in a dreamy landscape.

Zavidovo Golf Club, PGA National Russia Zavidovo Golf Club, PGA National Russia

Less than 60 miles from Moscow, this golf course with a definite Scottish design is the only one in Russia recognized as a PGA (Professional Golfers’ Association) from Britain and Ireland. Located in an ecologically pristine area on the banks of the Volga River, the Zavidovo Golf Club embodies the spirit and appearance of the legendary Scottish golf courses. Its many springs and streams, hills, forests, swamps and lakes justify its reputation as a very demanding circuit. Last year, it entered the exclusive club of the 15 best golf courses in the world.   ■

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