Two Hawk T2 of XXV Squadron will overfly the Llandudno Memorial today at 14:35 as a salute to Llandudno’s fallen. They are undertaking this flypast as part of a planned sortie, to pay their respects, and for the benefit of the Blind Veterans Association and the people of Llandudno. They plan to approach from theContinue reading “Fly Past for Remembrance Day”
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Remembrance Sunday Events
Remembrance Day is commemorated at the 11th hour on 11th November every year. This year, official events will be held in Conwy area on Sunday 12th November 2023:- Colwyn Bay: 9:45am Service at St. Paul’s Church. 10:30 Parade forms up on Woodland Road East. 10:40 Parade from St. Paul’s Church to War Memorial, Queen’s Gardens.Continue reading “Remembrance Sunday Events”
Fescue?
Do you know how complex the structure of a bowling green can be? What about just one part, i.e. grass seed? Unless you’re part of our green maintenance team, you may not have heard these names:- Fescues; Browntop Bentgrasses; Ryegrasses; Ryegreens; or, Creeping Bentgrasses. If you want to learn a little bit more about grassContinue reading “Fescue?”
Quisling
Quisling meaning: a person who betrays his or her country by aiding an invading enemy, often serving later in a puppet government. The word worked its way into dictionaries after Vidkun Quisling (1887-1945), pro-Nazi Norwegian leader, who was a Nazi collaborator during World War II. Has this snippet wetted your appetite for joining a Vardre Deganwy QuizContinue reading “Quisling”
Wasted?
The North Wales Wildlife Trust has some good advice to tackle the problem of Food Waste. If you would like to learn even more about the worldwide impact of food wastage, i.e. roughly one-third of the world’s food production is wasted or lost, plus many other issues facing our planet, then Click Here to visitContinue reading “Wasted?”
All Hallows’ Eve
Hallowe’en (All Hallows Eve) is celebrated on 31st October, the day before All Saints Day (All Hallows Day) on 1st November. However, it is now a more worldly event rather than the ancient spiritual celebration it used to be.
Setting an Example
Gay practises her Rag Doll impression between ends on the green. Traditionally, Rag Dolls are home-made from scraps of material and used as comforting objects and to encourage nurturing skills. The British Museum has a rag doll exhibit that was made by the Romans. Click Here to find out more about their exhibit although rememberContinue reading “Setting an Example”
Today is United Nations Day
This annual event marks the establishment of the UN Charter in 1945 – the founding document of the organisation. Click Here to learn about the special concert arranged for today and about the organisation itself.
Are Raisins a Healthy Choice?
A local squirrel can answer this question through practical demonstration as it carefully works its way through a tray of raisins, one at a time, after it had checked the hazel tree for nuts. Click Here to read what the BBC good food club has to say about raisins. Although it doesn’t mention benefits toContinue reading “Are Raisins a Healthy Choice?”
Seek, Draw, Sail
On 8th October 1769, Captain James Cook landed for the first time on the shores of New Zealand. Click Here to read the New Zealand government’s history of James Cook.
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 