Visit Wales highlights the wonderful benefit of stargazing in Wales. Did you know that Wales has the highest percentage of land protected by Dark Skies status in the world? So, if you’ve ever been interested in astronomy, this is the ideal location to study the sky at night. Click Here to learn more on theContinue reading “Dark Skies”
Category Archives: Local Interest
Just Scoot Along
This weekend is the Llandudno BSRA National Scooter Rally Trade and Custom Show. BSRA = British Scooter Rally Association. So, if you have a Lambretta, or the like, wanting an outing, you know where to go. Trade show opens 10:30am plus Live Bands and DJs on Saturday night.
Opening Time
For those of you who have already paid and signed up to play at Craig y Don during their winter period, just a reminder that it will be open from next week.
Llandudno Dog Show
“Krufts Dog Show” will take place on Sunday 22nd October 2023 on the seafront at West Shore. This is a local initiative organised by Town Councillor Carol Marubi for a day of fun, with proceeds to go to Frontline Medical Services in Ukraine. If you have a dog, go along and enter. If you don’tContinue reading “Llandudno Dog Show”
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?”
Local Artisans
Click Here to visit the Colwyn Bay Artisan website to find out when their markets are to be held. The next one will be on Saturday 21st October in Colwyn Bay from 10:00am to 4:00pm. In addition, there is a weekly market every Friday in Bangor from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Information on Christmas markets willContinue reading “Local Artisans”
The Proof Was in the Pudding
Gwyn enjoys research into local history and has identified an interesting fact that there is a link between the location of The Manor at Gorse Hill (Cymryd – site of the Battle of the River Conwy) and Vardre, via a direct descendant of Maelgwn Gwynedd, i.e. Anarawd ap Rhodri. Click Here to visit the CofleinContinue reading “The Proof Was in the Pudding”
Planning a Hallowe’en Outing?
Gwyrch Castle, Abergele, is host to an event entitled: “Escape Alive”, from 21st to 31st October 2023. An immersive Hallowe’en walkthrough experience in the grounds of the castle. Click Here to visit the website and book your tickets and get into the spirit (and spooks) of the event.
Getting Shirty
Hazel wears her Wrexham – National League Champions 2022/23 – shirt to help with her bowling prowess whilst Celia can only muse on the difference that it might be making.
Eye Eye
Our local female Sparrowhawk turned up last night, scanning the local area for a tasty pigeon. Uh oh. She’s spotted the photographer. Note to self: try not to look like a pigeon.
