The lives of Flat Holm’s saints and monks
The Kymin Beach Road, PenarthJames Karran James Karran from the Llan Community will present the history of the monks and saints who spent time in retreat on Flat Holm. In particular he will be discussing: St Gildas, who wrote De Excidio et Conquestu Britanniae, … Continue reading
Traders, raiders and saints on islands
The Kymin Beach Road, PenarthJeremy Knight, a former Inspector of Ancients Monuments with CADW and English Heritage, will be speaking about his latest book, South Wales from the Romans to the Normans: Christianity, Literacy and Lordship. He will be looking at what was happening … Continue reading
Flat Holm Society 2015 AGM
Cardiff International White Water centre Watkiss Way, CardiffWe are pleased to announce for the first time our Society AGM will be held on a Saturday to make it more accessible for those travelling from further afield, and to give members more opportunities to socialise. The AGM will … Continue reading
Flat Holm artists’ book launch and reading by Chris Scully
Arnolfini Gallery 16 Narrow Quay, BristolFlat Holm artists' book launch poster Flat Holm Book artists' book launch and reading by Chris Scully: Bristol Artists' Book Event (BABE) The limited edition artists' book is hand-made by ottoGraphic with poems by Chris Scully about Flat Holm. Otto is … Continue reading
Dale world war two fort and the secret experimental weapons
The Kymin Beach Road, Penarth1925 photo purporting to show the testing of Harry Grindell-Matthews' death ray weapon on Flat Holm Peter Sampson, the current Chair of the Flat Holm Society, will talk about the extraordinary trials of Edmund Zalinski's Pneumatic Dynamite Gun in the 1890s and … Continue reading
The life and works of Mary Gillham
The Kymin Beach Road, PenarthFlat Holm from Steep Holm Born in 1921, she was one of the leading naturalists in Wales. After gaining her doctorate in agriculture and botany at Aberystwyth University, she specialised in island ecology, studying the Welsh islands before moving on … Continue reading
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Enjoy a theatrical tour of Flat Holm Island. This event is organised by the Cardiff Harbour Authority. Booking is essential!
Lavernock Point Open Day
Lavernock PointThis event is organised by the Wildlife Trust. Please see their website for full event information.
SEWBrec Wildlife Recording Weekend on Flat Holm
Flat Holm IslandFor more information about this wildlife recording trip organised by the South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre please visit the SEWBRec website.
SEWBrec Wildlife Recording Day Trip to Flat Holm
Flat Holm IslandFor more information about this wildlife recording trip organised by the South East Wales Biodiversity Records Centre please visit the SEWBRec website.