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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8565 on: September 16, 2021, 06:21:39 pm »
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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8566 on: September 17, 2021, 11:00:35 pm »
Indeed, which is why we went on at night last night.
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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8567 on: September 20, 2021, 11:15:12 am »
I note that one of Mostyn Street’s original disused cast iron lampposts has been removed from outside the Pound Bakery. Hopefully, it will reappear after repairs. The lighting along Mostyn Street is very poor in places, the crossing/pavement outside M&S is in almost darkness at night.

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8568 on: October 01, 2021, 10:09:28 am »
Is it a case of watch this space............                                                      ref DP

Three major firework displays and bonfire nights across North Wales have been cancelled due to concerns over coronavirus rates and regulations.

Organisers of the displays that were set to take place in Amlwch, Beaumaris and Denbigh have all confirmed that their respective events have been called off for this year due to reasons pertaining to safety and Covid-19.

It marks the second year in a row where the towns' firework displays have been cancelled after all major displays and bonfire nights were called off last October due to the pandemic.

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8569 on: October 04, 2021, 02:45:39 pm »
Anyone who was rudely awakened from their siesta a few minutes ago ....  this was the culprit................

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8570 on: October 04, 2021, 03:05:48 pm »
Didn't hear a thing!
There was a large Navy ship off the Orme yesterday, anyone know which ship it was?

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8571 on: October 04, 2021, 03:30:43 pm »
I think this plane was clearing out the chimneys between West and North shores, no idea of the ship, and just in case you do not have the link, this is handy for identifying vessels,  it is showing a large number of ships sheltering from the approaching storm, at the moment/

Marine link  https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-3.7/centery:53.3/zoom:9

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8572 on: October 07, 2021, 10:12:28 am »
Update on above...

The reason 14 ships are anchored off the coast of Anglesey - and why some have been there for days
Some of them were due to arrive at their ports over the weekend

A dozen of them are container ships that have been stationed in the Irish Sea off Anglesey's north-east coast for several days.

The vessels range in size from the 62,000 ton Eagle Hamilton tanker which left Ingleside in the USA on September 17 to the 1,900 ton cargo ship Amadeus Aquamarijn.

Some of them were due to enter the Port of Liverpool over the weekend and have been held back due to the weather conditions.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/reason-14-ships-anchored-coast-21779859

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« Reply #8573 on: October 07, 2021, 03:43:54 pm »
A large RAF plance flew over town yesterday on it's way from Bize Norton but flight tracker didn't give a destination.

As for the Navy ship the other day, it must have had it's transponders turned off so as to remain invisible on my marine traffic app !

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8574 on: October 30, 2021, 09:49:34 am »
Wanted - North Wales extras for ITV drama, £107-a-day, must have 'different hairstyles'
The appeal is generating a lot of interest from people looking for their 15 minutes of fame

A casting company is looking for extras for an ITV drama due to be filmed in Llandudno next month.

Candidates are needed for six days of filming in the Queen of Welsh Resorts – but there is a quirky catch.

As some scenes are set in the 20th century, Liverpool-based Impact Casting said people with different attributes are needed.

“Some scenes are set in the 60’s, 70’s and then some later, so we are looking for all different hairstyles!” said the company.

A variety of roles for different age groups are up for grabs, with filming scheduled from Sunday to Friday, November 7-12.

Industry-standard pay rates are on being offered – £107.45 per day with a £48.50 fitting rate.

Impact Casting said it could not shed light on the nature of the drama for confidentiality reasons.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/wanted-north-wales-extras-itv-22014853

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8575 on: October 30, 2021, 05:42:36 pm »
Wanted - North Wales extras for ITV drama, £107-a-day, must have 'different hairstyles'
The appeal is generating a lot of interest from people looking for their 15 minutes of fame

A casting company is looking for extras for an ITV drama due to be filmed in Llandudno next month.

Candidates are needed for six days of filming in the Queen of Welsh Resorts – but there is a quirky catch.

As some scenes are set in the 20th century, Liverpool-based Impact Casting said people with different attributes are needed.

“Some scenes are set in the 60’s, 70’s and then some later, so we are looking for all different hairstyles!” said the company.

A variety of roles for different age groups are up for grabs, with filming scheduled from Sunday to Friday, November 7-12.

Industry-standard pay rates are on being offered – £107.45 per day with a £48.50 fitting rate.

Impact Casting said it could not shed light on the nature of the drama for confidentiality reasons.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/wanted-north-wales-extras-itv-22014853

You have to have current DBE checks in place, so I assume you’ll be on set with children.
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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8576 on: November 04, 2021, 10:00:22 am »
List of 41 North Wales projects securing 'levelling-up' funds - from Llandudno prom to Net Zero academy
UK Government announced the money but Welsh Government say it's far lower than Wales would have got from the EU

UK Government has announced the recipients of its Community Renewal Fund - part of its 'levelling-up' money that is designed to replace EU funding.

There were more than 160 projects across Wales that received a share of over £46 million to help people into work.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/list-41-north-wales-projects-22059893

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8577 on: November 04, 2021, 03:08:33 pm »
Mrs H, has been telling me about the Llandudno Christmas Extravaganza, from their FB page, and it does sound as if it is going to be a very good attraction for everyone,  it is being run by the Extravaganza team,  (unlike the previous private Xmas Fayer's, that charged for entry),  this is free to all.

For further details.....https://www.facebook.com/Llandudno-Christmas-Extravaganza-100637528171279

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8578 on: November 05, 2021, 03:29:20 pm »
List of 41 North Wales projects securing 'levelling-up' funds - from Llandudno prom to Net Zero academy
UK Government announced the money but Welsh Government say it's far lower than Wales would have got from the EU

UK Government has announced the recipients of its Community Renewal Fund - part of its 'levelling-up' money that is designed to replace EU funding.

There were more than 160 projects across Wales that received a share of over £46 million to help people into work.

cont  https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/list-41-north-wales-projects-22059893

Where was the voice of Welsh Government when we went to vote? Wales voted out, much to my surprise, so we just have to suck it up now.

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Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Reply #8579 on: November 05, 2021, 03:34:43 pm »
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