Showing posts with label Port Talbot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Port Talbot. Show all posts

Thursday, November 05, 2020

A retro Iceland shopfront in Port Talbot, Wales

Knowing my interest in retro retail signage my friend and minigolf rival Martyn Williams sent me over this snap of the retro signage at the Iceland supermarket in Port Talbot.

Iceland in Port Talbot, Wales. Photo by Martyn Williams November 2020

I don't know how I missed seeing it when I was in Port Talbot for the Welsh Doubles Championship last year!?

Port Talbot and the seaside bit of it at Aberavon are well worth a visit. I had a brilliant stay on the seafront in May 2019.

I'm really looking forward to returning to Wales when it's safe to do so. 2020 is the first year in ages that I haven't had at least a day trip to the country.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon, Wales

The Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon, Port Talbot. May 2019.


Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon, Wales. May 2019

The 12-hole Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course became the 885th course visited and 516th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour when I was there to play in the 2019 Welsh Minigolf Doubles Championship last May.

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon, Wales. May 2019

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon, Wales. May 2019
 
Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon, Wales. May 2019

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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

National Miniature Golf Day 2020 - Saturday 9th May

National Miniature Golf Day 2020 will be on Saturday 9th May.


I played the Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon, Port Talbot, Wales on National Miniature Golf Day last year.

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Playing the Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon, Port Talbot

I was runner-up in the 2019 National Miniature Golf Day tournament, and the next day's Welsh Doubles Championship.

I guess we'll be minigolfing indoors at home, or in the garden this year.

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Miniature Golf Day 2020 will be on Monday 21st September.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot

A visit to the Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon, Port Talbot.


Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot

The 12-hole Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course became the 885th course visited and 516th played on our Crazy World of Minigolf Tour.


Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot

Created by the Natural Play Company, it's a tricky layout and while there are hole-in-one opportunities, they are few and far between!

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Playing hole 11

I was in town to compete in the Welsh Mini Golf Club's Doubles Championship at the Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course.

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
I do like minigolf sharks

Aberavon seafront is such a lovely spot and provides spectacular views - Swansea Bay to the right and the steelworks to the left! It was a very nice place to spend time Putting.

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot

Check out my blog post Crazy World of Minigolf Tour - update from Wales to see how me and my team-mate Seve Kukielka got on in the Welsh Mini Golf Club's Doubles Championship.

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Playing hole 12

Visit the Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course website for more information, opening times and prices.


Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
The Rules

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Another nice minigolf scorecard added to the collection

Photos of the 12-hole Pirate Cove Adventure Golf course in Aberavon.


Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 1

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 1

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 2

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 2

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 3

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 3

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 3

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 4

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 4

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 4

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 5

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 6

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 7

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 7

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 7

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 8

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 8

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 8

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 8

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 9
  
Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 9

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 9

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 10

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 10

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 11

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 11

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 11

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 12

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 12

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Dare you play through the shark's mouth?

Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Hole 12


Pirate Cove Adventure Golf in Aberavon, Port Talbot
Fin

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