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Local News & Discussion / Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?

« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 04:29:48 pm »

Mostyn Estates update after sign erected for popular Llandudno attraction that closed last year
Bodafon Farm Park on Bodafon fields had been running for more than 20 years before its closure

North Wales Live contacted the estate to see what the latest was with the site. They confirmed that they "have plans" for the Farm Park but did not elaborate further, saying an announcement would be made in the future.
I'm intrigued because I've always believed that Mostyn Estates wanted to make the place unviable for farming and then it gives the Estate an excuse to develop the land for building.     I hope I'm wrong because it would be nice if they created something for the benefit of locals and visitors alike 


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/mostyn-estates-update-after-sign-29088004

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 12:35:31 pm »

Norman, you're almost as cynical as me but that was a good point and after all there are some by-elections this week
When we were in the EU we had a similar policy and paid the migrants for volunteering to be deported, but it is also in  the migrants Human Rights to go through that procedure again if the migrants again enter the UK illegaly
Absolutely bonkers!








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Times Past / Re: Rhos On Sea & Colwyn Bay

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 10:04:32 am »

More photos.......family house Ocean View, in the middle of the block............

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Lidl wants to open new stores in Colwyn Bay and Llandudno

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 10:00:38 am »

SUPERMARKET company Lidl has revealed plans to open hundreds of new stores across the UK, including in Colwyn Bay and Llandudno.

Now in its 30th year, Lidl has today (April 30) published its plans to expand in Wales, including a list of towns it is targeting for new supermarkets.

Representing North Wales on this list are:    https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24288982.lidl-wants-open-new-stores-rhyl-abergele/

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National Health Service...New equipment to help with hard-to-find veins

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:53:43 am »

A PIECE of equipment is being used at a hospital in order to improve the experience for patients with hard-to-find veins.

This is at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor.
Having noticed the need to improve the experience for patients with difficult veins, Junior Doctor Lois Williams secured a ?3,000 grant from Health Education and Improvement Wales and around ?600 from Menter M?n to purchase the equipment - known as a vein finder, through the Trainees Transforming Training initiative.

Dr Williams said: ?We?ve been very lucky to obtain a grant to purchase a vein finder and we hope this will empower nurses, phlebotomists, medical students and junior doctors to take blood and cannulate from patients who are difficult to obtain access.

cont https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/24289784.new-equipment-help-patients-hard-to-find-veins/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Llandudno Pier....Waverley returning to Llandudno this June secures award

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:47:31 am »

THE World?s last seagoing paddle steamer which is returning to Llandudno this year has been awarded the prestigious status of National Flagship of the Year.

The award, by National Historic Ships UK, recognises the breadth and geographic coverage of Waverley?s sailings in addition to the extended sailing programme planned for 2024 with a record beating 70 ports and piers included within this year?s cruising itinerary.

Throughout the season, Waverley will proudly fly a special Flagship Pennant to denote her national status and receive an engraved brass plaque.

cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24289881.waverley-returning-llandudno-june-secures-award/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589


PS
Second article.........  Ticket sales ahead of the Waverley returning to North Wales!
cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24288212.ticket-sales-ahead-waverley-returning-north-wales/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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What's On / Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza 2024

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:44:13 am »

                                                              Wales' Largest Free Annual Family Event!

                                                                              Join us 4th - 6th May 2024

The event has been established for 37 years. If you haven't been yet you are missing out!

The Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza takes place on the first May bank holiday weekend each year. It takes over the main streets of Llandudno for the full three days, bringing Vintage attractions, Entertainment and Fun fair.

link to details    ..... https://victorian-extravaganza.com/

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Local News & Discussion / Re: Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza

« Last post by SteveH on Yesterday at 09:39:36 am »

Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza organiser explains why event makes him 'die a little more inside'
It is one of the biggest events in the seaside town's calendar but for volunteer organisers it means months of graft

It is one of the biggest events in the seaside town's calendar and brings tens of thousands of people to Llandudno every year. Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza and the linked Transport Festival is much loved by transport enthusiasts and families, many who flock to the town every year.

Locally, it is welcomed by many residents and businesses - particularly in the hospitality and accommodation sectors. But some locals bemoan the disruption and retailers don't always benefit to the same degree, with the event putting a fair few off coming to the resort.

Interesting read full article........... https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/llandudno-victorian-extravaganza-organiser-explains-29088050?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by norman08 on Yesterday at 09:24:28 am »

Hugo did anyone see that person getting on the plane, 🤔.  No pictures funny that , this lot would have put them up, it?s just another Tory gimmick unless he went on the plane that Cameron used the ?40 mill plane 😤😡

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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: National politics

« Last post by Hugo on April 30, 2024, 10:50:25 pm »

First failed asylum seeker sent to Rwanda under voluntary scheme

The UK has returned a first failed asylum seeker to Rwanda under a voluntary removals programme, it is understood.
Under the scheme, announced last month, migrants whose claims are rejected are offered up to ?3,000 to move to the east African country.
Sounds like a good deal, well for the illegal migrant it is,     Who said crime doesn't pay?         

It is separate to the forced returns scheme the government announced two years ago.




https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-68932830