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Cambrian Railways bargains and beaches launched9/06/2009

Left to right: Mark Williams MP, Jamie Smith and Gerwyn Jones
Download a PDF of the 'Cambrian Bargains and Beaches' leaflet [PDF 3.1MB]

A new initiative was launched at Aberystwyth Railway Station on Monday the 8th June to promote travel to some of the area's top visitor attractions and beaches by train.

The 'Cambrian Beaches and Bargains' leaflet features 19 attractions and a number of the best beaches close to the lines who's admission is either free anyway or a discount is afforded to those who travel to them by train.

Speaking at the launch Mark Williams, MP for Ceredigion, said "I'm delighted to be able to support the Cambrian Railways Partnership's 'Cambrian Bargains and Beaches' venture.

"It fuses both the love of the railway and the need to use and promote public, sustainable transport with the importance of promoting our local tourism centres across the Cambrian lines.

"With summer fast approaching, now is the time when visitors and local residents alike are more likely to hop on a train for a ride along the coast and any discount scheme available that can help them get even more value for money, will I'm sure, be greatly welcomed!"

The launch event featured a stall of rail related promotional material and a performance by one of the UK's finest accordionists and writers of new acoustic music, Jamie Smith entertaining passengers and other visitors to the Station.

Jamie's appearance proved to be very popular and is one element of an initiative called 'Music on the move' forming part of Live Music Now! Wales and the Gregynog Festival's outreach programme.

Gerwyn Jones from the Cambrian Railways Partnership commented "Being a 'Cardi' myself I am always pleased to find a bargain - we hope that this new promotion will encourage local people as well as those visiting for the day or longer to combine a journey on the train with a visit to one or more of the attractions and beaches.

"The leaflet highlights how much there is on offer - the only difficulty might be to find the time to do everything! We are very fortunate and grateful also that such a talented musician as Jamie, in partnership with the Gregynog Festival, has been able to create a great atmosphere for us to launch this new scheme".

The 'Cambrian Bargains and Beaches' leaflets are available from local Tourist Information Centres and Staffed Railway Stations as well as other outlets on the network. Download them here [PDF 3.1MB].

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