Monthly Archives: July 2019

USEFUL WELSH PHRASES

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Whenever we go abroad we love to master a few words to try out like “vino”, “Gracias” and “kalimera”. Usually accompanied by vigorous pointing and cheesy grins, it makes us feel great!

Visiting Wales is no different, have a go! Whilst everyone speaks English, as abroad, locals will appreciate the effort you make, will help and cheer you on!

Here are a few simple phrases to get you started!

  • Yes – Ie ( ee-yeah )
  • No – Na (Nah )
  • Good morning – Bore da (BOR-eh da )
  • Good night – Nos da ( NOHS da )
  • Hello – S’mae? shoo-my? 
  • Fine, thank you – Iawn, diolch ( yown, dee-ol’ch )
  • Thank you [very much] – Diolch [yn fawr] ( dee-ol’ch [un vowr] )
  • You’re welcome – Croeso ( CROY-so )
  • Where is the toilet? – Ble’ mae’r toiled? ( Blay my’r toy-led? )

Don’t be shy, Welsh people love that anyone tries to speak the language and you’ll go home with a really unique skill!

We’d love you to share your experiences with us, drop us an email on holidays@tynrhyd.com and we’ll write a blog post about your sterling efforts!

Diolch yn fawr!

 

THINK OUTSIDE THE SANDWICH!

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We all have nostalgic memories of family picnics with runny jelly, jam sandwiches and over excited wasps!

And while we love the practical simplicity of sandwiches, it’s also great to try something different for your picnic!

Here are some suggestions which are easy to source, pack and carry.

  • Pasta or salad in a screw top jar
  • Scotch Eggs
  • Mini quiches/tartlets
  • Hard boiled eggs in their shell
  • Mini pork pies
  • Carrot, cucumber, celery and red pepper sticks
  • Cream cheese – to go with the sticks as a dip
  • Cooked cocktail sausages
  • Sausage or cheese and onion pastry rolls
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Grapes
  • Mixed nuts and dried fruit
  • Antipasto skewers with tomatoes, mozzarella, onion, olives, cooked meat

Send us your picnic food ideas or a picture of your feast to holiays@tynrhyd.com and we’ll feature it in our social media!

HOLIDAY PICNIC TIPS!

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Whether it’s a traditional family picnic in the countryside or a trip to the beach on a sunny afternoon, what better way to spend quality time together?

At Tynrhyd you can take a picnic into the 13 acres of grounds and relax in peace! There’s no need to pack the family, dog, all the things you think you’ll need into the car and drive anywhere!

Here’s a list of some handy picnic extra’s to take with you!

  • Picnic blanket and napkins.
  • Sun tan lotion and sun glasses.
  • Outside games such as boules and rounders, or just a football will do!
  • Books and magazines for reading.
  • Rubbish bags for clearing up at the end of the day.
  • Wet wipes for sticky fingers.
  • Mosquito repellent.
  • Keep it light; who wants to lug heavy plates, cutlery, glasses and bowls! Paper plates and cups are better to avoid breakages, are light and easier to carry.
  • Camera – to capture your wonderful lazy days of summer!

Send us a picture of your idyllic picnic to holiays@tynrhyd.com and we’ll feature it in our social media!