Tomorrow, 21st December 2024, will be the shortest day of the year with the Winter Solstice occurring in the UK at 9:23am. The shortest day means, of course, it also has the longest night of the year. The great news is that for the next 6-months, the days will be getting longer. Yay! Click HereContinue reading “Tomorrow”
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Look See
There are some fun events on over the next few days if you’re looking for a diversion from cleaning the house or watching TV. Click Here to go to the Visit Conwy website and take a look at your options.
Say, Say, Say
Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else. Margaret Mead (1901-1978) Anthropologist & Author. Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. Will Rogers (1879-1935) American Political Humourist & Actor. Believe you can and you’re halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) 26th President of US, Author, NaturalistContinue reading “Say, Say, Say”
Bowls in North Wales
Some of the North Wales Leagues have confirmed the dates of their Annual General Meetings where Club Representatives are able to vote on behalf of their Club. Known dates are:
National Chocolate Covered Anything Day Today
If chocolate is something that you’re interested in, then visit the cocoaandheart.co.uk website to see the timeline of chocolate from 1500 B.C. to 2024. Impress your family and friends this Christmas with your knowledge of this foodstuff.
Llandudno Pier
As you know, Llandudno Pier suffered an estimated £250k damage from Storm Darragh last weekend. A GoFundMe page has been set up seeking donations to help fund the very much needed repairs. The pier will be 150 years of age in 2027. Do go and take a look at the page as donations are stormingContinue reading “Llandudno Pier”
Hats Off
Click Here to see a few photos from yesterday’s Vardre Deganwy Club’s Christmas Lunch. We had front row seats for a police incident on the nearby roundabout but otherwise all went according to plan.
Paraskevidekatriaphobia
Yes, it’s Friday 13th today. Click Here to read the BBC’s article on the possible origins of this superstition. And the above heading = Fear of Friday 13th. Hopefully it won’t be unlucky for those of us having our bowls club’s Christmas Lunch today!
Information Centre
The National Cyber Security Centre is an interesting place to visit for advice to protect yourself from cyber crime. From topics such as Social Media and How to Use It Safely, to Shopping and Paying Safely Online. Click Here to take a look and meander around their site.
Bowls Wales
Bowls Wales is the co-ordinating body for bowls across Wales. That is Lawn, Crown Green and Indoor Bowling. Click Here to read their news from the bowls circuit.
