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Race the Train 2016 – Tywyn – Mid Wales

Can you beat the train, by racing over rugged terrain?

On Saturday 19th August, the unique annual Race the Train event will take place in Wales, where competitors (yes, you’ve guessed it) will race against a train…

Race the Train 2016 – Tywyn – Mid Wales

Don’t take the train… Race the Train

On Saturday 20th August, the 33rd annual Race the Train event will take place in Tywyn, Mid Wales, with competitors trying to beat the train over the finish line…

Race the Train 2016 – Tywyn – Mid Wales

All aboard for a first class challenge with Race the Train

On 16th August 2014, the 31st annual Race the Train event will take place in Tywyn, Mid Wales. Runners race across the fields and lanes to beat the train…

Race the Train, Tywyn

Runners steam ahead to Race the Train in Wales

The 30th annual Race the Train challenge will be taking place on 17th August in Wales. The event will see competitors running to beat the train…

Race the Train, Tywyn

Choo choose to Race the Train this August

Race the Train is a brilliantly unique race where competitors run alongside the Talyllyn Railway, and literally race the train. This year’s event takes place on 18th August 2012…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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