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”
Category Archives: Diary
Countdown
Yes, it’s Countdown to Christmas Day time. We’ll be tracking Santa on his journey around the world on Christmas Eve again but, in the meantime, visit the http://www.northpoletimes.com and play one or more of the site’s games to fill in the time between now and Christmas. Or trawl their site which is full of interestingContinue reading “Countdown”
55-Years Ago
On today’s date in 1969 (25/11/1969) John Lennon returned his MBE to the Queen to protest: “Your majesty, I am returning this MBE in protest against Britain’s involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam and against ‘Cold Turkey’ slipping down the charts. With love, John Lennon.”
Across the Border
Click Here to visit the Chester.com website and see what’s happening in Chester during November and December, including the Chester Christmas Market (on now) and the Chester Cathedral Tree Festival (on now).
St. David’s Hospice
Member Peter Wilde has let us know that his son Joel is taking part in the upcoming “5k Santa Dash” on Llandudno Pier on 30th November. He will be ‘dashing‘ in support of the St. David’s Hospice so would welcome sponsorship from our members. Any amount would be very welcome and, as we all know,Continue reading “St. David’s Hospice”
Christmas Prep
Click Here to visit the Go North Wales website to find out where Christmas markets and events will be held in the lead up to Christmas.
Santa Dash 2024
If you’re ready for a little bit of exercise this month then you will be interested to know that this year’s Santa Dash in Llandudno will take place on 30th November. All members of the family, including pets (dogs, presumably) are welcome to take part, and you receive your own Santa Suit to wear asContinue reading “Santa Dash 2024”
Arrows and Spots
Today is the day when darts and dominos come together in the same place for the first time. Space and noise might be an issue so we shall see how many survive the event. Have fun everyone. 2:00pm & £1.00 each. In other news, click here for a message from Marina Roberts regarding NWCBL President’sContinue reading “Arrows and Spots”
Upcoming Dates
Our next big diary date is the Annual General Meeting on 26th November 2024, to be held at the Craig y Don Community Centre 2:00pm. The next diary date after that is Friday 13th December for the Club’s Christmas Lunch. Remember to pay the Club in advance and let Dave H know your menu choiceContinue reading “Upcoming Dates”
Good Green Goss
Great news from Ian plus 2 pleas (yes, that is “pleas”). Click Here for more. Also, Click Here to see the North Wales Coast League President’s Day photos.
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 