A group of artists are beginning a 22-day pilgrimage-style walk across Wales as part of the Cultural Olympiad.
Crossing from Monmouthshire to Pembrokeshire, the group says it will take a snapshot of Wales in 2012.
The "pilgrims" will spend their journey collecting and telling stories, before the event culminates with a celebration at St Davids Cathedral.
The public is also being urged to take part, with walks organised by the Ramblers Wales.
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"We wanted to have a celebration of what is great about Wales, but how we were going to get there was a bit of a conundrum," explained one of the organisers, Clare Williams.
"So about 30 artists gathered together two years ago and sat round the table and then this chap walked in - and initially I thought he was completely bonkers.
"He came in and said: 'Actually - I'd really like to walk across Wales, and tell stories on the way, and let's emulate the spirit of pilgrimage, collect artworks on the way'.
"It was a fabulous idea."
Walkers invitedOrganised under the banner of the Welsh government's Cauldrons and Furnaces programme, the walkers will link the historic Cadw sites of Blaenavon Ironworks, Caerphilly, Laugharne and Kidwelly castles and St Davids Bishop's Palace, arriving in St Davids on 7 July.
"Everywhere they go they are going to give something to the people that they meet, and take something from the people they meet, said Ms Williams.
"They might take a cup of tea or they might take an anecdote, or they might take a photograph.
"The idea then is that all of these artworks, all these memories, all these anecdotes will be collected together to record a snapshot of Wales in the summer of 2012."
Andrew Dugmore, who was the original inspiration behind the idea, will act as the guide for the entire event.
"We all come from different backgrounds. We'll start off at half-past eleven and walk for 22 days as a small group of pilgrims, and as we walk others will join us as we walk en route," he said.
"If anybody is out there that wants to taste and experience what it is like to walk amongst pilgrims, the Welsh Ramblers' Association are organising public day walks to coincide with part of our journey."
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Experts' advice on what's hot and what's not - thisissussex.co.uk
WITH prom season upon us, fashion students at Central Sussex College are sharing their expertise with anyone fretting about what to wear for the occasion.
The News asked two students from the Crawley campus to give us the lowdown on what's hot and what's not this summer.
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style: From left, Georgie Rodden, Krissel Van Rooeyn, Tom Curtis and Damini Sharma
Alice Mathias and Sophie Tremayne both believe girls need to remember to think about more than just their dress.
Sophie, 18, said: "Girls are looking for that perfect combination to make them stand out and catch the eye. So it's hair and make up, accessories, bags and shoes."
What's in fashion this year, the students added, is very different to last year.
Alice, 16, said: "Last year was jungle mania with large prints re-imagining tribal and African trends. This year it has got toned down, with floral prints fighting it out with neon and vibrant colours.
"Celebrities like Fearne Cotton are right in trend at the moment and are favouring pretty pastel tones."
In a bid to give pupils an idea of the sort of outfits to consider, Sophie and Alice enlisted the help of some of their fellow students (pictured) to model hand-picked dresses.
Sophie said: "Texture and cut are big this year. The lines are softer and fabrics more flowing. And girls should remember it is not all about size zero. These dresses suit girls with curves as well."
The dresses were picked from Phase Eight in County Mall and Coast, which is based in Debenhams in County Mall.
Alice said: "With Georgie's boyish shape the pretty dress accessorised with a ribbon around her waist creates a sense of being curvy. Krissel is wearing an amazing coral dress which is bang on trend this season, it has the length and the sweetheart neckline, which is so big this year. A necklace isn't always needed with a dress like this, just some great droopy earrings.
"Damini is wearing a colour that beautifully sets off her look and is right on trend for this season. This purple dress has a ruffle down the centre to add that special glam sizzle. You can go bold with any accessories for this dress.
"Meanwhile, Tom has gone for the retro Bond look with a suit of his own. They all look amazing."
For more information on the hair and beauty and fashion courses available at the college visit www.centralsussex.ac.uk/facilities/intuition
Source: www.thisissussex.co.uk
West Sussex put on flood alert ahead of weekend - thisissussex.co.uk
The Environment Agency is preparing for more heavy rain and potential flooding problems in West Sussex.
The Met Office issued a yellow warning for heavy rain for today with up to 20mm expected in the area from midday Friday.
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More rain is forecast in West Sussex over the weekend
Crews are using pumps to lower river water levels to provide capacity for even more rain that is expected over the next 48 hours.
A flood warning remains in force in various locations in Bersted. Eight flood alerts were in place earlier in the week and though this has been reduced, the Environment Agency said that more could be issued if there is further significant rain.
West Sussex saw major flooding problems earlier in the week, in particular at Littlehampton and Bognor and the surrounding areas. 250 homes in the village of Elmer were flooded by around six foot of water and residents had to be rescued by boat and taken to temporary accommodation.
Other areas that saw floods were Worthing Hospital, Havens' Church Farm holiday camp, near Chichester and access to Butlins in Bognor Regis was prohibited. Several schools and colleges in the area were also shut.
Peter Quarmby, South East flood and coastal risk manager, said: "We are focusing all efforts in working in areas that have been affected by flooding over the past few days to lower river levels and will continue to work alongside our emergency partners to assist flooded communities with immediate response and recovery.
"Latest forecasts indicate that heavy rainfall is again expected to cross the South East on Friday and into the weekend. We urge everyone to remain vigilant."
Frank Saunders, chief forecaster at the Met Office, said: "We are working closely with colleagues in the Environment Agency and other agencies to ensure that we are all aware of the latest weather forecast."
Arun District Council is holding information days for communities in areas that have experienced the worst of the flooding. They are being held at Felpham, Elmer, Littlehampton, Barnham, Wick and South Bersted, from Friday until Wednesday, visiting one location each day.
Source: www.thisissussex.co.uk
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