Cardigan 3 Dunvant 32 Cardigan battled hard against high-flying Dunvant but were unable to contain the visiting side's big pack - although the Cardis deserve credit for sticking to the task and never allowing the second-placed side in the section to overwhelm
After an enforced break, due to imposed livestock movement restrictions,normality was restored at Clunderwen last weekend with the Young Farmers Club's annual show held at Parc y Llwyn on Bank Holiday Saturday. With shows of this kind in the village dating
Cambria Archaeology's excavation at Green Villas cottages, Cardigan has been a resounding success according to project manager Nigel Page. The dig has been carried out as part of Ceredigion County Council's project to restore Castle Green mansion and
AS Cardigan Castle still remains on the market for £1.25m we give 10 reasons why the towns most important asset should belong to a public trust - not a private individual. 1. Whoever buys the castle needs plenty of time. Even the most conservative estimate
Division Two West: Birchgrove 23 Cardigan 7 Cardigan went down to defeat at Birchgrove but the final margin flattered the home side as Derek Burton's men battled hard throughout. But they failed to take their chances after a promising start where debutant
Youngsters - girls as well as boys - interested in learning the basic skills of rugby with a view to playing matches on a regular basis can now do so by enlisting with Cardigan Rugby Football Club's thriving junior section. Girls teams at under 13 and
EVERY picture tells a story - but in the case of Castle Green House that story is one of dereliction and decay. In these exclusive pictures, the Tivy-Side has been given an insight into the ruinous state of the Georgian mansion, which together with the
The wonderful weather this year ensured a bumper show, entries up on last year, particularly in the fruit and flower sections. Of particular note were the large number of entries, from children, especially from Ysgol Cilgerran. The show president was
Welsh Cup First Round: Newport High School Old Boys 19 Cardigan 12 Cardigan made the three-hour journey to Newport with a makeshift team to play the High School Old Boys and went down to defeat - but not before they had shown real grit. Fighting back
Next month's National Assembly election will see a five cornered contest for the Ceredigion seat in Cardiff Bay. The candidates are: O J Williams (Welsh Conservative Party); Iain Sheldon (UK Indepence Party); Rhiannon Passmore (Labour Party); Elin Jones
Division Two (West): Cwmavon 20 points Cardigan 8 points Cardigan lost their fifth league match in a row as they went down to defeat at Cwmafon, a disappointing result since the Cardis had played well into the wind in the first half and there was every
After 18 months of campaigning and 900 years of history, Cardigan Castle came into public ownership on Monday, April 14, 2003. Tivy-Side editor Aneurin Evans and deputy Sue Lewis were among those invited to see the gates of Castle Green House unlocked
National League Division Two (West): Newcastle Emlyn 9 Cardigan 7 Three penalties by outside half Huw Evans gave Newcastle Emlyn a narrow, but deserved home victory against old rivals Cardigan in this ill-tempered local derby in front of a huge crowd
Cardigan RFC is laying on a supporters bus for the forthcoming local derby with Newcastle Emlyn on November 15. A fork buffet will be held at 12.30pm with the bus leaving at 1.30pm and returning prompt at 5.30pm, no stops. Price £10. Contact Ian Gollop
With just 24 hours to go before the polling stations open for the National Assembly elections, we put each of the five candidates under the spotlight and ask them just how relevenat the elections are for the people of Ceredigion? Q: Why should people
Rhoshill hymn writer Mandy Williams made history last week after winning the National Eisteddfod's hymn tune competition for two consecutive years. Hot on last year's success with 'Godre'r Grogwy' the talented composer beat 34 entries to win once again
Daeth cynulleidfa dda yn gynnar i Neuadd Ysgol Emlyn a chroesawyd pawb i'r eisteddfod car noson braf i gan gan gadeirydd y pwyllgor Bethan Jones. Llywydd y noson oedd Angela Williams, Brynawelon, Castell Newydd ac roedd y beirniaid i'r cystadlu lleol
The annual awards presentation for the Junior Section of Cardigan Rugby Football Club for season 2002/03 was voted a resounding success by all who attended the event at the clubhouse. Chairing the formalities, junior section chairman Kevin C M Phillips
National League Division Two (West): Cardigan 5 Tycroes 14 Cardigan discovered yet again how hard it is to play against big packs as fourth-placed Tycroes used their forward power to prevent the Cardis from playing their running game. Tonmawr made sure
The Tivy-Side Castle in Crisis Campaign so far September 26, 2001 o Town castle is 'of no importance' Cardigan Castle - home of the National Eisteddfod and seat of the mighty Lord Rhys - is of no national importance. This is the conclusion of CADW following
AN appeal has gone out to local rugby players to come back to the pitch for Cardigan RFC. With the new season starting this weekend, the town rugby club has only a small nucleus of experienced team members. Many excellent local rugby players are refusing
Division Two (West): Felinfoel 41 points Cardigan 7 points Cardigan found it hard going against an experienced Felinfoel side which included Jason Davies and Martin Rees at half back, both playing key roles and sharing 23 points. But at least the Cardis
What is thought to be a medieval stone wall - possibly one of the outer walls of the castle - has been uncovered at Castle Cottages. A team from Cambria Archaeology have uncovered the slightly curved structure a few days into a two-week dig in the back
Dear Miss Wood and Mr Rees, Only you can now save Cardigan Castle. For the last few months the Tivy-Side has campaigned for the castle to be looked after by a public trust - a campaign backed by 3,500 local residents. An asking price of £1.25m puts the
A quarter of a million pounds is on the table for Cardigan Castle - but owner's representative Brian Rees has turned it down. The castle has been on the market for six months with local estate agents Fred Rees & Son for an asking price of £1.25m.
Fixtures for Cardigan RFC this season: September 27: Newport HSOB (WRU Cup) (Away) October 4: Pencoed (Home) October 11: Vardre (A) October 18: Aberavon Quins (H) October 25: WRU Cup 2nd round November 1: Corus (A) November 8: Cwmllynfell (H) November
CARDIGAN Castle is set to finally come into public ownership after Ceredigion County Council's Cabinet yesterday (Tuesday) backed moves to instigate a compulsory purchase order. This they did on the recommendation of their assistant director of planning
In the week that Cardigan Castle was put on the open market for £1.25m, we ask some local experts what they think should happen next? Phil Bennett, director of Castell Henllys - "Wouldnt it be wonderful if it was finally opened to the public? But before
Cardigan Castle campaign has stretched its wings across the Atlantic thanks to local bard Dic Jones. Mr Jones travelled to the US to give a St David's Day talk to the Welsh American Society in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Tivy-Side deputy editor Sue Lewis
A maze - that's the only way to describe Castle Green House. Corridors, stairs, descending into basements and climbing up to rooftop rooms - never knowing which direction you are facing or where you are in relation to the outside world. "It's a fascinating
The Tivy-Side's Castle in Crisis campaign was singled out for special praise at the UK Regional Press Awards at the Hilton Hotel, London. The panel of judges - which included some of the nation's top media names - said the Tivy-Side's campaign to save
One of the first steps to redevelop Cardigan Castle has been taken. Ceredigion County Council - the owners of the 12th century monument - have now bought the two derelict cottages at the castle entrance. The cottages - which were owned by Cardigan-based
The seventh annual Hermon Horticultural Show show again proved a huge success with the judges well impressed with the high quality of the entries. It was wonderful to see so many entries by the school children. The trophies were presented by this year's
THE PEOPLE of Cardigan are speaking out loud and clear about the future of the towns historic castle it is a national treasure that must be saved and the time to act is now. After years of neglect the ancient structure is crumbling and the Georgian house
More than 1,000 people visited Cardigan Castle on Saturday. Nearly 2,000 people came through the gates during the four day limited opening last weekj. Ceredigion County Council officers say they were overwhelmed by the response which saw queues forming
ALL the news that's fit to print - that's the motto of the New York Times. And last week the saga surrounding Cardigan Castle was one of the leading items in the United States most respected daily newspaper. New York Times journalist Nick Madigan was
THE Tivy-Side's successful Castle in Crisis campaign has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. The Tivy-Side is one of six local newspapers that are in with a chance of winning 'Community Campaign of the Year' in the UK Regional Press Awards
When the rain was bucketing down at its worst at Briscwm Fields on Wednesday morning there was a decided feeling of doom and gloom in the air even among the most optimistic in Cardigan and District Agricultural Show Society ranks. This showground setting
For CARDIGAN, this will be a testing season as they take on the likes of Dunvant, Aberavon Quins, Birchgrove and Waunarlwydd, all teams of great experience and know-how. Coaches Derek Burton and Eifion Collins will be eager to repeat last-season's good
Read all about the rollercoaster Tivy-Side campaign to save Cardigan Castle. Castle in Crisis takes you through the castle's colourful history and also gives a detailed account of the past year-long campaign which has resulted in the castle being on the
In the three months since Ceredigion County Council announced its decision to impose a CPO on the castle, proceedings have seemingly ground to a halt. But according to senior county planning officer Tim Ball, negotiations are gaining momentum and the
Division Two (West): Vardre 18 Cardigan 32 Cardigan showed great spirit and team-work to fight back from an 18-10 deficit to win at Vardre, never an easy place to secure league points against a big home side and partisan set of supporters, writes Bill
The contents of Cardigan Castle were knocked out of the bidding last weekend when owner Barbara Wood called a halt on their sale. Despite their inclusion in Saturday's Stephen Jones auction at Henllan, an 11th-hour intervention by Miss Wood's legal representative
1National League Division Two (West): Cardigan 17 points Waunarlwydd 12 points 2Cardigan finally returned to winning ways with this hard-fought success against a Waunarlwydd side which was eager to go away from the King George Vth ground with the three
AN exhibition showing what exists in Cardigan Castle and Castle Green House opens on Friday in Cardigan Upper Market. The exhibition - put together by local historians Glen Johnson and Keith Ladd - gives a detailed look at what's in the castle now, how
Want to take a look inside Cardigan Castle? Now's your chance! Castle owners Ceredigion County Council are opening the doors next Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (November 12-15). The council has carried out essential works and is happy for visitors
Cardigan Castle could be open to the public - in a limited way - within the next few weeks. Owner Ceredigion County Council is hoping to allow limited conducted access to parts of the castle grounds later this autumn once Health and Safety issues have
Championship awards: HORSES Heavy Horse- E and L Davies, Llwch yr Hal Uchaf, Newcastle Emlyn., Best turn- out- E Cole, Carnhuan, Eglwyswrw. Hunter- S Banner, Cwmpadarn, Swn y Nant, Llanbadarn Fawr. Working Hunter- L J Wilkins, Bramble Park, Church View
It's filled with weeds, choked with filth and buried in undergrowth - but the potential of Cardigan Castle and Castle Green House is plain to see. On a hot June afternoon, Tivy-Side editor Aneurin Evans and deputy Sue Lewis accompanied by heritage officer
Could this be the future of Cardigan Castle? Local schoolboy Oliver Forsythe has put together an impression of a restored site.
Division Two (West): Cardigan 23 Pencoed 19 Cardigan gained a deserved victory over a strong Pencoed side at the King George V Ground in what club secretary Graham Rees later described as a "cracking match, one of the best we've seen for a few seasons
Having been founded in 1874 the Llandysul and District Show approaches a highly significant milestone in it's history and the judges are unanimous, the quality of the livestock entries has never been better. This was particularly evident in the horse
Corus 59 points Cardigan 22 points Cardigan found Corus too hot to handle in Port Talbot, the former Steel Company of Wales having too much fire-power as they grabbed a penalty try and eight other scores to maintain their concerted thrust for promotion
The future of Cardigan Castle is on a knife edge. After decades of neglect, the 12th century castle and Grade II* listed Regency mansion looked set to crumble into oblivion. But in October 2001, the Tivy-Side launched the Castle in Crisis campaign which
Division Two West: Cardigan 14 Cwmllynfell 27 Cardigan were made to pay for some sloppy handling as they went down to a home defeat against fourth-placed Cwmllynfell, who were already 22 points to the good at half time and able to prevent the home side's
Cardigan Castle has been sold - and that's official. Though Ceredigion County Council has yet to complete on the deal - the sold sign went up last week on the 12th century property. The final legal completion process is set for Monday, April 16. Watch
