shielding here in Wales to 16th August, but living rurally, its a problem accessing things. we are 12 miles from our County Town and whereas we used to have 3 bus routes, we now have just one, operating three times a day! BUT, positive wellbeing for me has been to take a chair into out garden and NOTICE things, we have wild strawberries, gooseberries, blackcurrants, seven rose bushes so far producing 9 colours! 12 different species of birds, a motorway of bees, children's joy as their beetroot and carrots produce leaves, Pembrokeshire new potatoes grown in our Pembrokeshire garden with a 10 metre soil to fork journey. breathe, smile, relax.
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Positive Wellbeing During Self-Isolation
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Shwmae Meic. Great post thanks. Yes, we are very fortunate to be in rural Wales and like you I'm enjoying the garden and the peace and quiet. It's been good to watch the birds nesting and now busily feeding their young. We've had our first picking of strawberries and the tomatoes are nearly ready. No need to rush anywhere......just enjoy. I had a nice reassuring chat this morning with my consultant who is looking after me by phone and always there if I'm worried. Take care and best wishes. Hwyl. Jeff
When I lived between Oxford and Reading, there was one bus a week - and it went to the local town, waited 20 minutes and came back - so the customers had to do all their week's shopping in 20 minutes!
I love Pembrokeshire. Haven't been for years but have lovely lovely memories of our stays there. x
Hi Meic13, Your rural life sounds delightful. I think if you enjoy it overall, it's worth putting up with some transport difficulties, but it is annoying how frequently rural bus routes are removed. I guess it's difficult to run unprofitable routes, but they are necessary for some people. Having space to grow and eat vegetables, and breathe, smile and relax, must be a great consolation! 👍😊
MidoriVisually impaired
Hi Meic,
I too am shielding; I moved to Wales in February, and love the place. I'm in Pembroke Dock, and I'm fascinated by the history here.
I am trying to make a garden at the bungalow, but it's been quite difficult getting seeds compost and pots with all the lockdown.
As it is a disabled bungalow the garden is mainly slabbed and gravelled, so I have a lot to do!
Have some veggies on the go, strawbs, Spuds, herbs and edible flowers at present. Saving up Mushroom containers from Tesco for growing salad leaves in.
My son is my carer and, as I had to ditch most of my furniture as it wouldn't fit, we are up to our eyeballs in flatpack! My son has threatened to go on strike if he sees any more!
Hopefully, as Wales relaxes the lockdown I will be able to get out, to explore the historic stuff here, and get some more garden stuff.
I am fully in agreement with the Welsh Governments position with regard to allowing tourists, the Medical facilities wouldn't cope with too many more patients. Its difficult for businesses of course, Tourism is the mainstay of our wealth here, but it needs to be balanced against the needs of the residents.
Cheers, Midori
welcome to a rather unusual county, lots to see indeed, don't miss Caldey Island and Tenby in general
Unfortunately, that may be some time. My son doesn't yet drive and I have had to stop due to failing sight. I have a friend who sometimes will take me around, but currently not possible. I would like to get to a Garden centre fairly soon.
Cheers Midori
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