Looking for something to do later this month? The 25th January is when The Battle of Nantwich commemorates ‘Holly Holy Day’ – January 25, 1644 – when the Roundheads defeated the Cavaliers in a fierce Civil War clash. The day’s festivities begin at 10am with morris dancers, tours and exhibitions, and a demonstration of muskets,Continue reading “A Bit of a Battle”
Category Archives: Diary
Vardre Deganwy Bowling Club
🎅🕊Happy Christmas to All🕊🎅
The gate is open for the annual visitor,The grass is green even though it’s winter,The birds are pecking at soil on the crown,But look – what’s that? It’s our green keeping duo,And members, and Santa, chanting “Ho Ho Ho”.
Tomorrow
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”
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”
