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Hobbies and Interests / Re: MILITARIA
« Last post by SteveH on April 21, 2024, 09:58:42 am »
D-Day 80: Servicemen silhouettes assembled near Gold Beach

Silhouettes representing almost 1,500 servicemen who died on D-Day have been assembled at a French museum.

To commemorate 80 years since the Normandy landings, the figures travelled from a workshop in Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire, to the British Normandy Museum.

The figures overlook Gold Beach, one of the key landing points.

They were transported via Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire and Fort Nelson, near Fareham in Hampshire.

The 80th anniversary of D-Day falls on 6 June.

cont plus photos https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-68853855
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Times Past / Re: From the archive ....Original crossing linked Llanrwst with Trefriw
« Last post by SteveH on April 21, 2024, 09:54:16 am »
History of river crossing where there was a catch to get to the other side
Original crossing linked Llanrwst with Trefriw so customers could enjoy reviving waters of Trefriw Spa

An enterprising vicar helped put up a bridge between Trefriw and Llanrwst in Conwy. It was huge help for travellers as it spanned the swirling waters of the tidal Afon Conwy - but there was a catch.

The vicar The Reverend John Gower, whose toll house was located on one riverbank, built the original bridge in 1881 as it helped them avoid having to go on the longer route over Pont Fawr. He charged people a toll fee for the privilege of using the bridge.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/history-river-crossing-catch-side-29026302?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with Rhos On Sea
« Last post by SteveH on April 21, 2024, 09:40:27 am »
Hugo, Its good to look at Rhos in the past again, some of my best childhood memories happened there, the old family house Ocean View is close to the boys cap in your second photo, and is still there today.

A few photos from my archives, which probable need reposting after our glitch awhile back............

photos.....

The sea frozen over in 1963

A very old photo from my great grans collection of the old royal weir...........

And guess who is standing on the rock by Rhos pier ?
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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!
« Last post by Hammy on April 20, 2024, 07:08:21 pm »
6 out of 10 again, will have to read more closely.
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Gardening
« Last post by Hammy on April 20, 2024, 07:00:49 pm »
Hugo,
You are welcome to drop in for a coffee if I am around.
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Local News & Discussion / Re: Everything to do with Rhos On Sea
« Last post by Hugo on April 20, 2024, 04:53:49 pm »
77 years ago yesterday, Rhos on Sea pier was sold at auction for ?2,250 to Mr W R Denson, a Chester businessman.
Many won?t remember Rhos-on-sea pier as it was pulled down in 1954 and so may be surprised to learn that it was older and far longer than neighbouring Colwyn Bay pier (which too has now been demolished).
Opened to the public in 1895, Rhos pier was financed by a consortium of local businessmen keen to have a slice of the burgeoning holiday trade and hoped that steamers would land thousands of tourists into the area each year. The business soon went bust, partly because when they built the pier, they didn?t construct a landing stage!
Local magistrate, William Horton, took over and a landing stage was built. In 1897 paddle steamers belonging to Horton?s Colwyn Bay & Liverpool Steamship Company started to arrive however further trouble arose in 1908 when one of his vessels, Rhosneigr, was wrecked near the pier. At low tide some of the wreckage can still be seen.
In May 1915 William Jones the pier master spotted Private Gwilym John Thomas of the Welsh Regiment on the landing stage and warned the soldier not to try swimming to the shore. Private Thomas replied: ?I?m an old sailor and I?m not born to be drowned?. He then proceeded to dive into the water, got into difficulty and drowned. He is buried at Bron-y-Nant cemetery.
During the Second World War, Rhos-on-sea pier was sectioned with planks removed to deny easy access to the invading enemy! These were replaced once the threat had passed but with Horton?s death in 1944, Rhos-on-sea pier?s glory days were firmly in the past. The council bought it off Mr Denson in 1952 and, despite much protest from local people, it was pulled down in 1954.
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Exploring The Area
« Last post by Hugo on April 20, 2024, 11:47:46 am »
Some years ago I saw a Weatherman Walking walk starting from Abergynolwyn and it was a very interesting walk and we visited the castle as part of the walk.   There was no admission fee and it is set in a beautiful location.
A little further on is Llanfihangel where Mary Jones started he famous walk to Bala and part of her walk was included in the Weatherman Walking route.
Well worth a walk as there is so much to see

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/cattle-castle-north-wales-thats-29030124
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Games, Jokes & Quizzes / Re: Quiz Time!
« Last post by Hugo on April 20, 2024, 11:29:15 am »
Just 6 out of 10 for me and that included some lucky guesses.           I'll have to do better next week    :-[
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Gardening
« Last post by Hugo on April 20, 2024, 11:19:57 am »
Thanks very much Hammy,   I'll pop up to Pydew and see them as soon as I can.     I took Mrs H up to see them last year but we were too late but we still managed a lovely circular walk around the village
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Local Businesses / Re: Jobs in the Three Towns area........Attention employers
« Last post by SteveH on April 20, 2024, 10:05:05 am »
EMPLOYERS will benefit from a new recruitment programme that guarantees candidates will be suitable for the jobs they are advertising.

Conwy Employment Hub?s Guaranteed Interview Scheme is designed to build confidence among jobseekers and streamline the application process for companies looking to hire staff.

Those already signed up to the hub?s employment and training services can capitalise on the initiative, and they are hoping more private and public sector organisations will join them.

Among those already registered are Llandudno Pier, Alpine Coaches, Conwy County Borough Council, and hotels in Llandudno including The Imperial and St George?s.

Clare Kingscott, employer engagement officer with Conwy Employment Hub, revealed a successful pilot of the scheme led to it being rolled out further.

?We have had so much positive feedback, this is a fantastic opportunity for jobseekers and HR teams across the county,? said Clare.

?We have offered a bespoke service for local employers for some time, but this takes it to the next level and will really enhance their recruitment processes.

?This scheme attracts more candidates and widens the pool of candidates we can place in front of the recruiting business or organisation, but they will have been pre-screened by us, so only applicants who match up with the position will be put forward for interview.

?We already have some top local companies on board from a variety of industries, so the scheme is off to a flying start.

?It?s a fantastic initiative, especially for employers, so we are encouraging as many as possible to get in touch and take advantage of this opportunity, no matter how big or small your business or organisation is.

?This is a free service, and we want as many people as possible to benefit from it.?

The move follows the hub?s successful Conwy Job Expo, which welcomed more than 80 employers and in excess of 1,100 jobseekers to Eirias Events Centre in Colwyn Bay earlier this year.
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