The sailing times and dates to Flat Holm Island for 2013 have just been released :o) Sign up quick for at trip as places will sell out very fast! Details of how to book are on the Flat Holm Project Website.
Interesting programme about Barry on BBC Iplayer until the 5/2/13.
Eddie Butler tells the story of Barry and its island, once the biggest coal port in the world and a day trippers’ paradise. But there’s more to Barry’s history than coal wagons and chip shops. Eddie discovers the story of the sixth-century saint who gave the town its name, finds a Tudor mural and hears about the American soldiers who camped there in the lead up to D-Day. He also learns how the series Gavin and Stacey has given Barry a new lease of life.
It’s been a long journey, but we are finally seeing the finishing touches on one of Flat Holm’s most treasured buildings, the Fog Horn Cottage.
Originally opened in 1906, the Cottage has been in a state of decay for almost 30 years. The renovation of the cottage has been taking place in dribs and drabs for the past decade, and over the last two years a concerted effort has been made to completely restore this unique building.
The Flat Holm society has fully supported the restoration by various donations of funds and through practical hands on work by society members on many working days and weekends.
A very special thanks to all the island volunteers, members of the Flat Holm Society, Bob and Lee and not to forget all of the island wardens, especially Matt, for his determination! It looks amazing, and it will be a cosy home for anyone wanting a weekend away or a holiday with a difference! Everyone who has been involved in the restoration project should be very proud of this significant achievement.
More information about the cottage will be available soon, however, in the meantime anyone interested in finding out more about how to hire the cottage for a weekend break or holiday should contact the Flat Holm Project Office.
The Flat Holm Island team recently had a surprise visit from some sea kayakers who were on a trip that took in Bream Down, Steep Holm and Flat Holm.
Read the blog entry about their adventure .