Llandudno Christmas Illuminations

[Yorkie]

Llanfairfechan have already switched on their Xmas lights!!

Seems we are having to wait until the Mayor can perform the delicate operation at the same time as heading the Xmas parade, which apparently includes a Town Crier that the Council do not have!  That's Magic!

 

[DaveR]

Looks like the Town Council have succumbed to the power that is OSCAR. I was having coffee with Mr & Mrs Fester in Cafe Culture earlier and we noticed that all the Christmas illuminations are now switched on.

[Yorkie]

That will appease Wrex for a while then!

The lights are also switched on to the pathetic little Xmas tree at Penrhryn Bay!  Couldn't photograph it as even with Zoom on full I still couldn't get half a frame!
 

[norman08]

better lights on the trees on the flyover rounabout than in llandudno

[DaveR]

Mostyn Street last night:

[Yorkie]

How bloody pathetic is that when you compare it with the Town Hall!   Selfish bastards!

[DaveR]

I must congratulate the owner of Cafe Culture on his illuminated Santa, Sleigh & Reindeers on the outside canopy - a very good effort.   

[Yorkie]

I think that many of the businesses would have made a bigger effort to show some Xmas spirit with decorations hsd they realised the apathetic approach the Town Council were to show.

One of the main problems with the Town Council is that after each Meeting the Town Clerk is left to turn the Councillors babblings into sense and then if anything needs arranging she has to do it all herself!    At times she has good reason to get very frustarted and there was rumour that she was "looking".   About he only time one Councillor picks up the phone is to book the annual holiday in Benalmadina!

 :rage:

[DaveR]

A video by Glyn Hughes of the Christmas Parade, many local characters can be seen...

LLandudno Christmas Parade 2011

[Fester]

A nice festive video...  the parade was very nice indeed.

But once again I witnessed those bloody annoying Star Wars stormtroopers mincing about... they are neither Victorian nor Christmassy, I wish they would b****r off in thier tatty old costumes.

Please someone reassure me that we don't pay for those Star Wars characters, via Counceil Tax or suchlike.

[Yorkie]

But once again I witnessed those bloody annoying Star Wars stormtroopers mincing about... they are neither Victorian nor Christmassy, I wish they would b****r off in thier tatty old costumes.
Please someone reassure me that we don't pay for those Star Wars characters, via Counceil Tax or suchlike.

I think you will find that they are an expense on the Xmas Parade as are many things that the Council are incapable of organising themselves.   -   I feel a Freedom of Information request coming on!!     

It is a pity that one or two Councillors don't subscribe to local Forums and give us the benefit of their knowledge about such matters.  What a wonderful method of communication they have available - and totally FREE!

[DaveR]

Please someone reassure me that we don't pay for those Star Wars characters, via Counceil Tax or suchlike.

I believe they are paid to attend.

[Fester]

Please someone reassure me that we don't pay for those Star Wars characters, via Counceil Tax or suchlike.

I believe they are paid to attend.

If that is the case, I shall invade the council chamber, with a dozen of my 'men at arms'
Can you tell I went to the Conwy medieval night last night?

[DaveR]

Makes a change from you having 'men in your arms', I suppose.   

[Merddin Emrys]

A nice festive video...  the parade was very nice indeed.

But once again I witnessed those bloody annoying Star Wars stormtroopers mincing about...

they were the best bit for me  WWW and of cause the Dalek   

mind you in the video, I did like the appearance of Captain Pugwash in the black hat and red cloak at about 00.46 into the video