From the Mountains to the Sea

I've just had an email from the local Transition Towns group about a project called "From the mountains to the sea" which will work with communities along the River Wye from the source to the sea and along the South Wales coast to Atlantic college near Llantwit Major. John Whitehead is the chap in charge of the project, and he says:

"The journey will begin on foot and by horseback until Glasbury where the groups involved will continue down the river in a small fleet of Currachs, the traditional Celtic sea going vessels. We aim to carry a cargo which could include produce from sustainable businesses from one community to the next along the route. We also aim to deliver a cargo of hopes and visions for the future to the Welsh assembly, sailing into Cardiff bay and right up to the steps of the parliament building. We would like a group from Hay on Wye to be involved and would be interested in meeting you and any other interested parties from Hay to talk through the project. We will also be having project planning sessions at the first Currach building workshop 14th - 17th July on the banks of the river at Glasbury. See attached for details.
You can contact me on 01874 713107 or email this address. Cheers.. ..... John Whitehead. "

What a wonderful thing to get involved in! I remember the Brendan Voyage, when Tim Severin sailed across the Atlantic in a currach, showing that it was feasible for St Brendan to have made a similar trip in the early days of the Celtic Church. They reckon it will take about seven days to sail down the Wye and round to Cardiff.



Anna Heywood is the Transition Towns contact person in Hay, at Drover Holidays.