Aberfan Disaster

What major historical events do you remember?

The two main major historical events that I remember are:

1. 9/11 Twin Tower attacks.

2. The COVID -19 Pandemic.

An event I would not remember, but a catastrophic major event that occurred here in Wales on 21st October 1966: The Aberfan Disaster.

A disaster that happened at Merthyr Vale Colliery. 150,000 tonnes of coal waste, mud and debris collapsed and slid down the mountain side. The landslide destroyed many homes and buried the village junior school.

144 lives were lost; 116 children and 28 adults. It killed 50% of the towns children.

The disaster became one of the worst coal mining accidents in the UK.

‘Risk’ ? 🤔… None!

What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?

I’ve taken many risks in my life. I’m certainly not adverse to taking risks…it’s exciting! Don’t get me wrong, I’ve made many bad decisions. I’ve taken risks where I’ve fallen flat on my face.

But, I will continue to take risks. For goodness sake, getting out of bed in the morning is a risk 🤔.

It’s a matter of weighing up the pro’s & con’s of a specific scenario.

In conclusion…is there a risk I’d like to do but haven’t been able to?

The answer is no.

If I want to do something, I will give it a go. Life’s too short not to try!

PS. My risk taking decisions are based on the possible repercussions to myself. I wouldn’t take risks that could possibly hurt others.

Featprints

‘Featprints’ – I am Alive!

What are you most proud of in your life?

I am proud of my fight to stay alive.

I fought to stay focused.

I fought to stay strong.

I fought for my life.

I fought for the truth.

I fought to have a voice.

I fought for justice.

I fought for my life.

What am I most proud of in my life?

I am alive.

Featprints
©️’Featprints’ Sara Allwright/All rights reserved 2025

Acrylics and acrylic ink on canvas (30” x 20”)

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‘Sara’s Schloss’

A work in progress…

As it stands today.

I certainly learnt a few skills along the way; joints, materials, tools, angles, pitches, etc.

I made many mistakes; cutting angles incorrectly, using incorrect screws, bolts, and so forth. But I’m thrilled with it’s progress.

And it’s still standing 🤗😂😂

‘Working on’ 😁

What have you been working on?

This is such a broad question 🤔.

I am currently working on a number of things and there are many facets to my answers:

Two paintings; one I started about 10 yrs ago…😱, I’m now ready to revisit, and finish it. The other painting I started four days ago and I ‘think’ it’s in its final stages of completion. 😁

I’m working on the final chapter of my ‘memoir’.

Completing a summer house I’m constructing in my garden.

Finally, but more importantly, I’m working on myself. Healing; both physically and psychologically.

Happy Days 🤗💛

What ‘most’ people don’t know about me…

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

Sorry, I cannot limit this to one, it has to be plural…


I am a human being.

I have feelings.

I am not a victim.

I am not an object to use.

I am strong.

I am resilient.

I am a survivor.

In conclusion… I’m going to dance, laugh, live, love, sing, paint, write, and smile to those who think they know me !

Happy Saturday 🤗🤗 💃

My ‘Quirky’ hotel mini break.

Marco Pierre White’s, ‘The Rudloe Arms’, Somerset, England.

The building dates back to the Victorian Era.

Arty Bedroom
Photos on the walls by David Bailey & Terry O’Neill.
Vintage toys & taxidermy.

All set in 14 acres of gorgeous grounds to explore.

And of course, the food was divine…

The hotel felt a little bonkers; raunchy images adorn the walls, along side the stuffed animal heads. Vintage furnishings & toys, and eclectic art work picked by Marco himself.

‘Lazy Days’ ⁉️🤷‍♀️

Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

🤦‍♀️ This question doesn’t make sense to me 🤷‍♀️. What is lazy?

I never have a lazy day! No matter what I’m doing, or not doing….it’s never lazy. When rested I’m still productive. When I sleep, I dream…my mind is productive. Is reading a book, or watching a film..blah blah…regarded as lazy? Is that a restful pastime, productive, or unproductive? Is it lazy?

I am totally discombobulated! 😂😂

‘Hmmm…Me’

When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why?

When I think of the word “successful” 🤔

Who?🤔

Ummm…ummm…🤔

Well, it’s certainly not my parents!

It really depends on what you define as ‘successful’ ?🤔

So, I’m going to say…ME! 🤗