Three Towns Forum
The Local => Ask a Local => Topic started by: Llechwedd on April 05, 2011, 11:51:37 am
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The new owners of Top Table in Lloyd Street have discovered a pretty Victorian fire place in the back room. I remember it as Westmorelands toy shop, sadly 50 years ago. Anyone know what it was originally? Could it have been a shop with steps up to the living room?
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I was looking at the fireplace when I was in there the other day, very nice tiling. I think you're right, it would have been some sort of living area.
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in 1929 it was the home as well as the business of the proprietor A.Westmoreland
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I have had a request today as to where the Puffin Hotel was in Llandudno.
Anyone know please?
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Could it be this one?
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Many thanks Dave.
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No 9 Neville Crescent is called the White Lodge now but could the person have been referring to the Puffin Hotel in Penmaenmawr?
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Thanks Hugo, but she was going back a number of years and said it was near the little funfair which used to be at the side of the Arcadia. She has gone now to investigate, so we'll see if she finds the right place. She is trying to bring back some child hood memories of holidays with her parents.
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I think Dave and Hugo are both right, the Puffin is now the left-hand end of the Kensington (if you follow me). It was owned by the Beardmore's at one time who sold it and bought next door ie the Kensington and presumably at some point since, bought the Puffin back (re-named the White Lodge in the meantime I think), the whole to form the present Kensington.
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Thanks all, the lady in question is most impressed and hopefully is interested in joining us all
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Hello there, I am a student and am currently considering a cheap weekend break to North Wales. I've been to Colwyn Bay briefly before and loved the local scenery. I was just wondering if anyone has any recommendations about where to stay in the 'three towns' area? I will be travelling with my girlfriend so a bed and breakfast or cheap hotel would be ideal. Any other recommendations, i.e. attractions, pubs, restaurants etc, would also be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
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Hi Juno,
If coming to beauiful Llandudno, take a look at the special offers from Brittania Hotels ... (The Grand Hotel Llandudno is one of them)
They do some excellent 3, 4 or 5 day offers...
You might find you are the youngest people in there ... but you could also just book it Bed and Breakfast, meaning that you can explore the bars and cafes each evening and eat in different places.
££$ ££$ ££$
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If coming to beauiful Llandudno, take a look at the special offers from Brittania Hotels ... (The Grand Hotel Llandudno is one of them)
They do some excellent 3, 4 or 5 day offers...
http://www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/llandudno/hotel-offers (http://www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/llandudno/hotel-offers)
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Ah... thanks Dave, in hindsight I spelled it wrong too !
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Walking along the front last night I noticed the hotels between the Hydro and St Georges seemed to be offering some good "last minute" deals. There also some good "bijou" hotels/ guest houses to be found on Abbey Road.
My other recommendations however would be amongst all the other attractions in the town would be to take some time to play a round at Mike's Great Orme Golf Course on Llwynon Road or to take a walk in the fresh air along the pier and try out the wide variety of shops to be found down there.
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FYI, an aunt of mine recently contacted the Grand Hotel for a rate for B&B to stay for one week in July and was quoted £800.
She has since booked the hotel next door to the St Georges Hotel on the promenade for around £200.
I also notice from DaveR’s link that the Grand Hotel still offer a Wedding Package for £999 and that is untrue because a close friend recently phoned the Grand and established that £999 is out-of-date and the new price now starts from £1,500.
I suggest you visit www.laterooms.com (http://www.laterooms.com) and see what is available
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When we were looking to move to the area (2 years ago) we stayed in the Grand through "Superbreaks" for £40 per room B&B with Sea view.
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This rundown of Llandudno Hotels & B&Bs by guest rating will be useful:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g190724-Llandudno_Conwy_County_North_Wales_Wales-Hotels.html (http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotels-g190724-Llandudno_Conwy_County_North_Wales_Wales-Hotels.html)
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I use tripadvisor.com to get an idea of places to avoid at least!
Here is their list of top rated b&b's and hotels in Llandudno.
Top-rated B&Bs
1 Adcote House 182 reviews
2 Stoneleigh Guest House 68 reviews
3 Burleigh House 117 reviews
4 The Cliffbury Guest House 110 reviews
5 The Hilary Guesthouse 123 reviews
Top-rated hotels
1 Can-y-Bae 266 reviews
2 Lauriston Court Hotel 91 reviews
3 The Clontarf Hotel 137 reviews
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Sorry Dave R.
You beat me to it, great minds.........
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Juno without doubt you will be more than happy with this B and B run by friends of mine. They are lovely rooms and very cheap for Llandudno. I know their E Mail is down at the moment so you'd be better off phoning, details are on the link below.
5 Church Walks, Llandudno LL30 2HD
01492 876144
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Bri Roberts.
If your aunt has booked where you inferred that she had-- please read Trip Advisor.
It's not for me to comment---but.
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As a Guest House owner I tend to shut up on these items but "Next door to the St Georges" is not somewhere I would send a "Loved One"
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Bri Roberts.
If your aunt has booked where you inferred that she had-- please read Trip Advisor.
It's not for me to comment---but.
I'll pass the message on but she is only booked in for B&B.
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I have just read the Trip Advisor reports.
Wow !!
I have since spoken to the Iris Hotel next door to the Imperial Hotel and done a new deal for 2 weeks on B&B for my aunt.
This Iris Hotel has been refurbished and has only been open for six weeks.
The booking at the previous hotel will be cancelled.
Thanks for the tip-off. $thanx$
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Who owns the 'hotel next to the St Georges'? Whoever it is should be ashamed of themselves, those reviews are absolutely appalling - it sounds as though a night in the Clarence in its present state would be preferable!
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Just been looking through some of the TripAdvisor reviews - what is very apparent (and I've seen this on other review sites like QYPE) is that some of the reviews are obviously falsified by the business owner. You can always tell them because they usually have only 1 or 2 reviews, they go into too much detail and never have anything even slightly critical, whilst other reviewers are slating the place.
I'll make one up as an example...
"The Example Hotel was FANTASTIC! Nothing was too much trouble for the staff and what lovely rooms. Children loved it, they didn't want to leave! Food was out of this world and the waiter was so attentive. I couldn't believe what good value their special weeknight offer is! We intend to return VERY SOON."
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Glad you have read the reviews and acted accordingly Bri.As Llandudno Trust says, it isn't for us to comment,but I agree with him, how can the powers that be allow such conditions to carry on.
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some of the reviews are obviously falsified by the business owner
The other problem is that negative reviews are often inserted by competitors.
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;) Im sure i heard that the so called hotel next to the George is owned by some Londeners and they have put staff in there,i take it somebody from CCBC goes in checking everything is clean and above board. D)
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Dream On !
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;) Im sure i heard that the so called hotel next to the George is owned by some Londeners and they have put staff in there,i take it somebody from CCBC goes in checking everything is clean and above board. D)
Perhaps they have pie & mash on the menu? :D
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Don't forget the liquor! ;)
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More like White Lightening
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More like White Lightening
Their ice cream does have quite a kick to it.
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I was studying this old scene of Mostyn Street and noticed, upper right of the picture, two poles with possibly wires/cables coming from them.
Does anyone know what they were used for and where, exactly they were located?
I was thinking they may have been telegraph poles? They seem quite tall and look like they are rising from one of the rooftops behind Mostyn Street.
The photo was taken some time shortly after 1907 as one of the original trams is pictured. Also, what is today Burtons was Liptons at that time.
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I suppose they must be, odd that they are so high up though.
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I wonder if it could be a tall ship on the back of the lifeboat trailer. $donald$
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I wonder if it could be a tall ship on the back of the lifeboat trailer. $donald$
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Was the Liptons building demolished then?
Because the Burton building was built in 1934.
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Was the Liptons building demolished then?
Because the Burton building was built in 1934.
I wondered for a second where you had got that date from - then I realised you had been looking at the plaques set into the marble under the windows at each side of the building. 1934 was when the original Liptons building was remodelled to create the Burtons building - the ground floor was completely rebuilt and the facade altered to remove the top floor windows and replace them with a cornice with the Burtons logo in the centre.
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1231/1256705832_11dc391a9f_z.jpg?zz=1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/serge_turtle/1256705832/)
'Tailor Of Taste' (http://www.flickr.com/photos/serge_turtle/1256705832/#) by MysticalElephant (http://www.flickr.com/people/serge_turtle/), on Flickr
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1374/1255845169_ba163d6dae_z.jpg?zz=1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/serge_turtle/1255845169/)
Burton (http://www.flickr.com/photos/serge_turtle/1255845169/#) by MysticalElephant (http://www.flickr.com/people/serge_turtle/), on Flickr
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Ahhh, thanks Dave, so its less of a Foundation stone, and more of an 'Alteration Stone!'
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1934 was when the original Liptons building was remodelled to create the Burtons building - the ground floor was completely rebuilt and the facade altered to remove the top floor windows and replace them with a cornice with the Burtons logo in the centre.
The original Liptons wasn't remodeled. It was Burtons that was remodelled......Burton & Son Dispensing Chemists.
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Have you got a date for that photo? The clothing on the people looks a lot older than 1930s - maybe Burtons Chemist was on the corner first, then they sold out to Liptons, who then sold out to Burtons Tailors?
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Have you got a date for that photo? The clothing on the people looks a lot older than 1930s - maybe Burtons Chemist was on the corner first, then they sold out to Liptons, who then sold out to Burtons Tailors?
It was taken in 1899.
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Have you got a date for that photo? The clothing on the people looks a lot older than 1930s - maybe Burtons Chemist was on the corner first, then they sold out to Liptons, who then sold out to Burtons Tailors?
It was taken in 1899.
Cheers, Mr T. Any idea when Burtons became Liptons?
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Have you got a date for that photo? The clothing on the people looks a lot older than 1930s - maybe Burtons Chemist was on the corner first, then they sold out to Liptons, who then sold out to Burtons Tailors?
It was taken in 1899.
Cheers, Mr T. Any idea when Burtons became Liptons?
I'm not sure exactly, but between 1899 and 1907 I would say, as the above photo of Liptons shows a tram running in Mostyn St. The Tramway opened in 1907.
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Thanks. Great pic, btw, not seen that one before. $good$
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Thanks. Great pic, btw, not seen that one before. $good$
It was taken in April 1899 during Edward, Prince of Wales' visit to the town. He arrived by Royal Train at Llandudno station, then traveled around the town in a horse-drawn open topped landau.
You can just make him out sitting in the back of the landau on the left.
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I'm pretty sure that is The Duke of York (future George V) in the landau. He's not large or grey enough to be the Prince of Wales (Edward VII).
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I'm pretty sure that is The Duke of York (future George V) in the landau. He's not large or grey enough to be the Prince of Wales (Edward VII).
I'm sure it is Edward VII. He became King in 1901?
This pic shows him at Llandudno station alongside the Royal train.
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Well, the policemen's uniforms and other clothing would suggest 1900 to 1910, but the gentleman looks too young to be 'Bertie', the future Edward VIII.
He acceeded to the throne well into his 60's and was a large blustery man.
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Fester, I am sure that is a typo and you mean Edward VII and not Edward VIII.
I guess being a Friday night and past midnight, we can excuse you. $smack$
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Indeed it was a typo... :-[ :-[
Edward VII was indeed my intention. (I still don't think its him in the picture though)
Poor old Edward VIII when he did actually come about wasn't much of a king was he ...?
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I am off to LLandudno shortly having just had a clear out of my wardrobe. I'm not too keen on chucking them in those supermarket clothes bins. Does anyone know of a charity shop or good cause that I could take them to?
I think some shops don't take clothes any more.
Mostly size 12'ish women's trousers and tops.
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I take good stuff to the St. David's Hospice shop opposite the Town Hall. Rubbish I put in the Salvation Army bin at the car park at the top of maelgwyn Road.
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Will do, thanks. I'm on my way!
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Wales Air Ambulance shop at bog island will take clothes.
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I took them to St David's Hospice shop. There were loads of trousers, good makes, sizes 10-12 and many tops from M&S etc all in good clean condition if anyone wants a good rummage!
££$
Also called in at the dry cleaners, a lovely cheerful lady served me. Thanks for the advice.
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HELP.
Please can anyone home a 6" long goldfish?
Our tank developed a terminal leak last night, so I am stuck with the poor soul in a bucket.
Please pm me if you can take him.
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Haddock has been rehomed--many thanks to the kind gentleman who rescued him .
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I did hear a rumour that he had been filleted, smoked and renamed Kipper! Yum Yum! _))*
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Trust you ! _))*
He is now happily swimming in someones pond. :P
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I'm pleased to hear it. As a lad and well into my twenties I always had a fish pond and used to keep goldfish. I was also a keen freshwater angler and would bring the odd small specimen home and pop it in with the goldfish. Most survived their change from river or lake to a small pond but soon outgrew that environment and had to be returned to their natural waters. I often wondered what sort of tale it would tell its friends about spending its time with such handsome and colourful relations.
Z**
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This whole episode was unfortunate-- the large tank was built into a chimney breast and had been there for ever, long before we moved in. Fish had come and gone within it, but looking at it we said that if anything unfortunate happened we wouldn't replace either fish or tank. Sat night at about 11pm my OH noticed that the water level had suddenly and dramatically dropped. Knowing the water volume was pretty large we daren't leave it overnight, so set to to remove two dustbins full and dispose of it. Hence the fact that poor Haddock ended up swimming round a stacker box-- a bucket was a bit too small for him !
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I love it - a goldfish called haddock. :D
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He looked like Finny Haddock ! The other one was called Tuna !!
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Didn't Finny Haddock and her husband Johnny used to have a cooking programme on the television? There's a related joke about Doughnuts but it's unprintable.
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OMG Yes she was an absolute harridan wasn't she ?
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Does anyone remember the jaw bone of a whale at the old entrance to the castle ? trying to find out the history of this & what happened to the jaw bones ! Did it decay / fall apart or was it just cleared away when the new entrance was built. Any info. appreciated .
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My mum has lost a 3 colour gold knot earring today whilst walking from St. David's hospice along Abbey Road towards town and down Gloddaeth Lane onto Gloddaeth Avenue and back towards west shore to Gt.Ormes Road and back to the hospice. She immediately retraced her steps (twice) without any luck. Somebody must have picked it up, it is no good to anyone else. If you found/find it please let me know. Thank you
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Hi just wondered if any one has had a similar issue a with property that I am facing at the moment. Survey has said property is in a high radon gas area and I don't know what should I do about it - and if it will affect re-sale later. Have been told if it should be tested and if action needed a sump fitted. However property has a concrete floor so am not sure if this is possible.
any help would be really appreciated
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Rather involved subject, easiest if you read about it here:
http://www.radon.com/radon/radon_facts.html (http://www.radon.com/radon/radon_facts.html)
Also other web sites about it.
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Speak to the selling agent and ask them to seek a professional opinion from a local surveyor.
The selling agent will not want to lose a sale.
FYI, many properties between Colwyn Bay – Conwy are in such an area.
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I had this problem whilst selling a bungalow in Tan y Berllan, Deganwy recently. I was amazed as I didn't realise it was anythere but Cornwall.
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After 2 weeks, we found the earring, 2days ago on Gloddaeth Lane, just outside the gate of Treflys.
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Golly that was lucky. Bet your Mum is pleased.
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do you mind me asking what happened with regards to deganwy bungalow
thanks
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Hello
Im doing some more research and attempting to find the visitor numbers to Llandudno and Conwy during 2011
after trawling through the net and finding info on crime statistics, obesity rates, welsh speakers ect my eyes need a rest so I thought I would ask here incase anyone had any experience of where I should look?
I have emailed the visit Britian Research and Conwy Council
Any help appreciated before I resume my search
Cheers Nicki
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Hello
Im doing some more research and attempting to find the visitor numbers to Llandudno and Conwy during 2011
after trawling through the net and finding info on crime statistics, obesity rates, welsh speakers ect my eyes need a rest so I thought I would ask here incase anyone had any experience of where I should look?
I have emailed the visit Britian Research and Conwy Council
Any help appreciated before I resume my search
Cheers Nicki
Hi Nicki, try getting in touch with Wrexham Council and ask if you can talk with someone from the STREAM reporting team. They correlate all the Hotel visitor numbers ££$
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Hi
Ohhh thank you!! a lead to follow fantastic!
will let you know if I get anywhere!!
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Contact visit wales and they should be happy to provide you with the required info http://www.visitwales.co.uk/ (http://www.visitwales.co.uk/)
this link might help http://wales.gov.uk/topics/tourism/researchl1/tourisminwales/visitorsurvey/?lang=en (http://wales.gov.uk/topics/tourism/researchl1/tourisminwales/visitorsurvey/?lang=en)
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With regarde to Radon we had some sort of certificate and sold it no problem. I thought that it only occurred in granite so thought I was being taken for a ride but obviously not. Good luck.
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Hello,
Is it my problem, or does it take others forever to get in and out of Oscar?
Thanks,
Tell
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I thought that at least Merddin would remind me that a gentleman never discusses his sex life.
Tell
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It takes me about 35 seconds to load and about 20 to get out.
It's worse now than before.
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I thought that at least Merddin would remind me that a gentleman never discusses his sex life.
Tell
_))* to be honest I rarely look at Oscar :)
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Anyone know where I can get really good maps like 2:1 of Great Orme and Snowdonia and Anglesey please? I used to have them but they got lost in a flood and I can't for the life of me remember where I got them unless it was WH Smiths. I've tried Waterstones and even the OS site and Stamfords THE map shop in London but no luck.
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I am not able to help with buying a proper O/S map, but if you go to Bing Maps on the internet you can alter the default road map to O/S format, I use the computers "Snipping Tool" to take a screen shot which I save and print off as needed. What I find useful is that when selecting the print options, if you do it full page it has the effect of increasing the size of the printed map to make it far more easy to read than the O/S maps you buy. Good luck in you search. $good$
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Llechwedd, The secrets of the Great Orme is a map I often use and look at. If you want to know anything about the Great Orme then it's on this map. I got mine at the cafe by the Lighthouse on the Marine Drive so you've got a good excuse to have a nice latte and a cake while studying the map.
I would recommend it to anyone interested in the Great Orme. $good$
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I am trying to find out about the above chamber of commerce. Does anyone have any joining details or a website? cheers
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I am trying to find out about the above chamber of commerce. Does anyone have any joining details or a website? cheers
Some contact info here:
http://www.stgeorgeswales.co.uk/llandudno-chamber-of-trade/ (http://www.stgeorgeswales.co.uk/llandudno-chamber-of-trade/)
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Hi, can anyone help my friend and I (both retired) find somewhere where we can have a friendly game of snooker on a weekday afternoon? Thanks, Tell.
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Hi, can anyone help my friend and I (both retired) find somewhere where we can have a friendly game of snooker on a weekday afternoon? Thanks, Tell.
Hi Tell, The best place for someone of our age group to enjoy an afternoon game is the Conservative Club in Upper Mostyn Street (opposite the London Pub). They have two tables and the cheapest beer in town. The good news is it's time for memberships to be renewed so joining shouldn't be a problem. If you need a sponsor for membership please get in touch as I will be more than willing. D)
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There is also the Labour club in Llandudno Junction if you're nearer that way.
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You could get your own pool table like we have! $good$
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:P That is awesome, would make me feel like I was in Lilliput
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Hi Blongb,
Just in case I have messed up the methodology, I have sent you an email via this website.
No rush, it's just that I am not sure they actually went!
Thanks,
TELL
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Hi all. I'm new to the area, and I'm confused to this blue badge system here.
About 90% of the time I see someone with a blue badge park or leave, they definitely don't have mobility problem. A Google search seems to give very little. Is this abuse of the system just one of those things just accepted?
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Hi all. I'm new to the area, and I'm confused to this blue badge system here.
About 90% of the time I see someone with a blue badge park or leave, they definitely don't have mobility problem. A Google search seems to give very little. Is this abuse of the system just one of those things just accepted?
That's a very definite and sweeping statement which I assume you have the qualifications to make, but you do have a point. I think the abuse of the system could be reduced if the photo of the card holder is displayed alongside the other information that needs to be displayed for parking purposes.
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It's a difficult area. Some people can qualify if they have a health issue that is not readily, visibly apparent, such as a heart condition or chronic asthma. The other thing to bear in mind is that the disabled person need not be the driver of the vehicle. What does seem wrong is that the badge confers the right to unlawful, inconsiderate parking - such as blocking dropped kerbs -which affects others with mobility issues.
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Cambrian, you are correct in what you say about the qualification for a blue badge and the holder of it need not be the driver, but the holder must be a passenger in the car or otherwise the blue badge should not be used.
The blue badge holders are not exempt from unlawful, inconsiderate parking - such as blocking dropped kerbs -which affects others with mobility issues.
If they break any of these regulations then quite rightly they should be prosecuted just like any other motorist.
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But... Blue Badge holders are allowed to park on double yellow lines, by definition that surely is an unlawful or thoughtless place to park.
At best it inconveniences other drivers and pedestrians.
I couldn't believe that was true, until I saw many vehicles with blue badges parking in the most outrageous places.
Surely they should be allowed to park on single yellows, but not doubles?
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They are allowed to park on double yellow lines, but again if they park on corners or drop down curbs then they will face getting booked like anyone else.
When double yellow lines have two short yellow lines going across them, then even the blue badge holders cannot park there.
I think Chompey78's point was not where they were parking but the fact that the driver's didn't look disabled and that the system was being abused.
If their photo was displayed on the front of the blue badge then it might deter relatives or others from borrowing and using a blue badge unlawfully.
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Photographs were displayed on Blue Badges at one time but were discontinued presumably for confidentiality. I have been ticketed when supporting the owner of a blue badge for the very first time because I displayed it the wrong way round! Mobility issues are not the only criteria for obtaining a badge, they could be due to sensory impairments, chronic illness or severe learning disabilities, and the application form is very thorough. They also expire after I think three years so the holders have to re-apply. One of the things I am grateful for when supporting a Blue Badge holder is the width of the spaces, so that when helping someone in and out of the car - (not necessarily because they struggle physically) - the door can be opened fully.
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I'm pretty sure also, that photos have to be sent with the application form so this will be on record as you also have to supply registration numbers of the cars that the person will travel in.
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I'm pretty sure also, that photos have to be sent with the application form so this will be on record as you also have to supply registration numbers of the cars that the person will travel in.
Photos do have to be sent in and one of those photos is reproduced on the back of the blue holder, the reg numbers of the car you normally drive also has to be stated but I'm not aware that they have to supply the reg numbers of other cars that they may travel in as that's impossible to predict.
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I came across this article in Ian's favourite paper the DFM and couldn't believe how someone could be so petty. This is what the owner said:-
'I didn't consent for my horse to photobomb your selfie': Owner whose animal starred in prizewinning photo complains that no one asked her for permission
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3426200/Family-selfie-photobombed-horse-wins-2-000-holiday-jealous-owner-brands-shameful-didn-t-consent-photographing-animal.html#ixzz3yzoX4YnM (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3426200/Family-selfie-photobombed-horse-wins-2-000-holiday-jealous-owner-brands-shameful-didn-t-consent-photographing-animal.html#ixzz3yzoX4YnM)
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Thanks for the explanation about the disability being not always visable. Reading information about the blue badge system, it appears to be only for "mobility" disabilities.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales/consumer/transport/driving-and-parking/driving-and-parking-for-disabled-people/the-blue-badge-scheme/who-is-eligible-for-a-blue-badge-w/ (https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales/consumer/transport/driving-and-parking/driving-and-parking-for-disabled-people/the-blue-badge-scheme/who-is-eligible-for-a-blue-badge-w/)
I've no issues with the disabled parking, but like some responses here, it's more the frustrating parking on double/single yellow lines. In some case completely blocking roads, accesses and such. Trying to get around Conwy and Llandudno is sometimes a nightmare. Seeing a couple of people in their late 20's or 30's pull up on double yellow line and block a road and go into a shop to get cigarettes was the most annoying thing I've seen.
Unfortunately, it's probably the minority making it look bad for the rest.
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I've also never understood why Blue Badge Holders can park on double yellow lines. Surely the double yellow lines are there to protect visibility for other road users/pedestrians etc?
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one example of where you can park on double yellow is behind Boots, so you would not be obscuring anything. you just have to make sure you are nowhere near the yellow lines that drop down from the pavement.
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I'm pretty sure also, that photos have to be sent with the application form so this will be on record as you also have to supply registration numbers of the cars that the person will travel in.
Photos do have to be sent in and one of those photos is reproduced on the back of the blue holder, the reg numbers of the car you normally drive also has to be stated but I'm not aware that they have to supply the reg numbers of other cars that they may travel in as that's impossible to predict.
More recent badges don't have the photo on them, but you do have to send them in with the application. As far as the registration numbers are concerned, I had to put mine down on someones application as a vehicle that the badgeholder will be travelling in, but I agree, it isn't a great system. I always carry my work ID card when supporting a blue badge holder in my car.
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one example of where you can park on double yellow is behind Boots, so you would not be obscuring anything. you just have to make sure you are nowhere near the yellow lines that drop down from the pavement.
It makes me wonder why there needs to be double yellow lines there in the first place then. ;D
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Haha, maybe we need triple lines where no one can park. Maybe eventually we'll end up with quintuple lines.
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Liverpool Airport has continuous red lines and nobody dare park or even stop on those.
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As a measure of how dull my life is, today was one of the greatest and most enjoyable days of my life.
All because I got a new vacuum cleaner that actually WORKS!
I've had Dysons, Vax's, Electrolux, you name it.. over the years and I've always been disappointed with them.
I was told to try a £60 Hoover Blaze from B&M, (RRP £99), so I thought what the hell, give it a try.
Well it's a beast of a machine, it's fantastic, I never knew vacuums could be so powerful, but versatile with it.
The cherry on top of the icing on the cake.... I got to the till and it was only £39!!
I might never leave the house again.
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We have been thinking of getting a cordless sweeper, (our vacuum is great, but a monster to use, we tend to put the job off unless absolutely necessary), anyone tried a cordless ? info please. Ta.
F. thanks for the heads up on the "Blaze" we are going to check it out tomorrow, I know it's not cordless, but may be easier to use, and it is a very good price. Ta.
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Based on Fester's recommendation we have been to B&M and bought a Blaze, seems very good on first tests. Any problems and Fester will be the first to know lol! $good$
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got a cordless for the better half three weeks ago from T J Hughes £99 reduced from over £250 best cleaner she has ever had(apart from me) it's a hoover very light and would recommend it to anyone who hasn't got one.If you do get one Steve i don't think you will be sorry.
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got a cordless for the better half three weeks ago from T J Hughes £99 reduced from over £250 best cleaner she has ever had(apart from me) it's a hoover very light and would recommend it to anyone who hasn't got one.If you do get one Steve i don't think you will be sorry.
Many thanks, Mrs H. is checking out the site now. $good$
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Expensive perhaps, but brilliant. We now have 2 G Tech Air Rams, plus a hand held. Can recommend