On 17th February 1795 it is reputed that a chap called Thomas Seddal picked in his garden (in Chester) a potato weighing 18 lbs 5 oz (8.3 kg).
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A Taste of the Future?
Cambridge introduced Dutch-style roundabouts, Copenhagen Crossings and Cyclops junctions in recent years. Maybe traffic control systems like that will end up here one day! Click Here to find out why they have them in Cambridge.
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”
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:
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.
Still Going Strong📈
You may think that CD’s might be on the decline but there’s an interesting article (6th November 2024) on Headphonesty website (a USA website providing “your go-to source for all things headphones and personal audio”) about why this is not the case. Click Here to go to the article.
🚀Spaced Out🚀
Have you ever thought about the UK Space Agency and what it does? The UK Space Agency delivers key elements of the government’s National Space Strategy. Click here to visit their information page on the government’s website. Through a programme of annual activity, the Agency:
Gen Z?
You have probably heard mention of Gen Z in television news items or in newspapers. So what is it? Click Here to visit an article on the BBC website to find out more about this and other Gens as yours will be there too.
BCGBA National Development Strategy
The British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA) has produced a “National Development Strategy 2025-2030“. As Arthur has pre-warned us, it is hoped that all clubs will play their part in the implementation of the strategy. Want to know more? Click Here to go to the BCGBA website where you can find out a bit moreContinue reading “BCGBA National Development Strategy”
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 