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The Local => Local News & Discussion => Topic started by: Helig on August 10, 2020, 03:18:45 pm
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The morning television programmes stated that the new I'm a Celebrity will take place at Gwrych Castle. This has been confirmed here:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53719969 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-53719969)
I think it is to be held in November 2020. This should make North Wales a great visitor attraction and bring in business.
Helig
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I wonder if there will be bush-tucker trials if they cannot pronounce the name of the venue correctly ... I did hear someone on BBC call it Gwitch (to rhyme with witch) Castle.
I am sure that the owners of the venue will be well paid for the filming to take place there, money that will be useful for the continued restoration.
Personally I will not be watching, to me it's a load of rubbish ... and I also wonder how much of the local wildlife's food (insects and suchlike) they will destroy for "entertainment". If I want to watch people eating unpalatable items I can go to the local MacDonald's (other such establishments are available)!
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I'm a Celebrity stars could be 'abducted by aliens' on ITV show, UFO investigator claims. I've already put in a request for them to take the CCBC Councillors as well
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/im-celebrity-stars-could-abducted-19065185 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/im-celebrity-stars-could-abducted-19065185)
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The lavish hotel I'm a Celebrity campmates are put up in after they're voted out and it's not in Wales
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/lavish-hotel-im-celebrity-campmates-19371446 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/lavish-hotel-im-celebrity-campmates-19371446)
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I had wondered where the crew and people involved in the production were staying. They would need to be local to Gwrych Castle. There isn't much near to Abergele, does anyone know where they have been accommodated?
I think they have done a good job of work with the castle itself. I hope it draws the public to visit it afterwards.
It is reported that ITV paid £300,000 to use the site for the series.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/im-celebs-300000-location-fee-22984157 (https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/im-celebs-300000-location-fee-22984157)
Helig
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I'M A CELEBRITY has whetted fans' appetites for more and fans will get more when the castle opens to the public next Spring.
Self-catering accommodation will be introduced at Gwrych Castle in Abergele and the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! set may remain in place.
Tours in the New Year will be held as well as ghost hunts - the first one scheduled for Saturday, January 30.
Further tours are available, right up to December 2021.
The description for the event says: "Real life ghost encounters by visitors to Gwrych Castle are commonplace, but are you brave enough to join them?
"If you have the guts to spend the night in a haunted castle, Gwrych never fails to deliver with lots of paranormal activity, and our in-house team will take you where the haunting is happening."
cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18911072.save-dates-celebritys-gwrych-castle-host-ghost-tours/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18911072.save-dates-celebritys-gwrych-castle-host-ghost-tours/)
more information about the ghost tours.....https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ghost-hunt-at-gwrych-castle-tickets-89462234953?fbclid=IwAR2iGFvTGatlm0MkpzpuhwIp3eoy7-4FBh9t3MXeJx7vLtKBXXJ9NksAawQ (https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ghost-hunt-at-gwrych-castle-tickets-89462234953?fbclid=IwAR2iGFvTGatlm0MkpzpuhwIp3eoy7-4FBh9t3MXeJx7vLtKBXXJ9NksAawQ)
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It will be good to see the castle up and running again. I remember it in the 1960s when visitors flocked to it when they had all sorts of entertainments there. I hope this is the catalyst for a regeneration of Gwrych Castle.
Helig
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The end is nigh: Stunning photograph of Gwrych Castle lit up shared ahead of tonight's I'm A Celeb final
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18920806.end-nigh-stunning-photograph-gwrych-castle-lit-shared-ahead-tonights-celeb-final/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/18920806.end-nigh-stunning-photograph-gwrych-castle-lit-shared-ahead-tonights-celeb-final/)
click on photo to enlarge.
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I'm a Celebrity ... A Castle Story: Everything we know about this year's 'coming out show' airing later this evening.
Everything you need to know about I'm a Celebrity ... A Castle Story - presented by Ant and Dec this weekend
Cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/im-celebrity--castle-story-19438657 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/im-celebrity--castle-story-19438657)
Ant and Dec donate I'm a Celebrity merchandise to raise money for North Wales hospital
Money raised will go to the mental health unit at Glan Clwyd Hospital
This is the third year that a raffle has been organised for the unit with £835 having been raised in 2018 and £1,700 in 2019.
To purchase a raffle ticket you must do so before December 23 and can contact Ms Lewis by emailing ciera.lewis2@wales.nhs.uk or through her Facebook page.
More info https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/ant-dec-donate-im-celebrity-19449512 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/ant-dec-donate-im-celebrity-19449512)
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More on the above raffle..........
Fans of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here will have the chance to win some signed memorabilia from the show in a special New Year's Eve raffle held by Gwrych Castle.
At the moment, the prizes on offer include jackets signed and worn by Sir Mo Farah and Beverley Callard as well as a couple of stars as seen in the show's challenges.
Proceeds from the raffle will go to the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust, with entry costing £5.
People will be allowed to make as many entries as they like, and a winner will be picked at random on December 31.
Signed and worn jacket of Sir Mo Farah (Image: Gwrych Castle)
In a social media post, Gwrych Castle said: "Your donation will help us to get mains water and power back to Gwrych Castle for the first time in 40 years."
Fans can take part in the raffle on Facebook for Mo Farah's jacket / Beverley Callard's jacket.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/im-celebrity-stars-mo-farrah-19489725 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/im-celebrity-stars-mo-farrah-19489725)
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MORE than £4,000 has been raised through a raffle to help the castle used for I’m A Celeb install water and power.
Gwrych Castle, which hosted I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 2020, is raffling prizes such as Sir Mo Farah’s coat (signed) that he wore on the show and a golden star.
Beverley Callard’s signed coat, plus a gold star, is also been raffled off as well as a number of other prizes.
A spokesperson for Gwrych Castle said: "Today is the final full day and the draw will close at 10am tomorrow.
"Over £4,300 has been raised so far and £1,388 on Mo Farah’s coat alone.
"We have raised £4,300 with the five raffles combined thanks to the generosity of the community donating prizes and entering the raffle.
"We’re moving closer to the 50 per cent mark to bring services back to Gwrych Castle."
Visit Gwrych Castle on Facebook for more details and how to enter.
As part of I'm A Celebrity, urgent works were carried out at the castle but the site is in need of funds to turn the lights and power back on.
More than £13,000 has been raised. ref Pioneer
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GWRYCH castle has not only released their full vision for its designed landscape project but details of its latest competition.
The Abergele castle, which hosted I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! last year
The Designed Landscape Project 2018-2043 that has been unveiled to the public involves a 25 years plan to consolidate and repair buildings and structures, revive the ideas of the picturesque movement and create educational, training and employment opportunities.
A spokesperson from the castle said: “In June 2018, Gwrych Castle was purchased by the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust for the benefit of the nation.
"A 10 year programme of works which will see the castle and outbuildings conserved and restored is underway. It will deliver a wealth of educational and training benefits in partnership with local and national organisations.
"The restoration of the castle is the core of our work.
In brief, some of the aims in the 2018 to 2043 project include:
Recreating the formal gardens and to rebuild the conservatory: The garden was destroyed in 1971/2 when a jousting tilt yard was formed in the space. Since 2014, the trust has recreated
To restore nine miles of historic pathways, staircases and viewing platforms and to reintroduce Lloyd’s planting scheme.
To restoring the historic bridge to form part of the visitor’s experience.
Rebuild Lloyd’s cottage orné: Lloyd preserved the cottage as part of his landscaping of the hillside. He enhanced the already picturesque cottage with a thatched roof and installed the gamekeeper who would show visitors around the parkland above the castle.
To return visitors to a unique picturesque experience: Restoring access to the caves via Lloyd’s network of paths will enable visitors to walk in the footsteps of Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Heskeths and his contemporaries, ascending along the paths and staircases into the darkness of the caves through to
There has been rumours that Gwrych Castle is to purchase woodlands off the Rhyd y Foel road.
cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19100959.celeb-castle-abergele-reveals-25-year-vision-latest-raffle-involving-russell-watson/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19100959.celeb-castle-abergele-reveals-25-year-vision-latest-raffle-involving-russell-watson/)
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At this rate, the place will be repaired in no time............
Louis Vuitton photoshoot underway at I'm a Celeb castle with renowned fashion photographer
The international fashion brand is using Gwrych Castle as a backdrop in a new shoot
Gwrych Castle is being used as the backdrop in a photoshoot for a Louis Vuitton collection this week.
The fashion brand began filming yesterday, with the shoot set to continue into Wednesday.
cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/louis-vuitton-photoshoot-underway-im-20620438 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/louis-vuitton-photoshoot-underway-im-20620438)
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I'm A Celeb team who pulled off hosting series at Gwrych Castle during pandemic win BAFTA tv craft award
Message of thanks on Twitter, one member team said: "First we would like to thank all the crew and all the suppliers for working very hard in turning this project round in less than three months."
The Entertainment Craft Team award goes to Mark Busk-Cowley, Roy Callow, Steve Kruger, Andy Milligan, James Tinsley and Mathieu Weekes for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here. Picture: BAFTA / TwitterAnother member said: "Thanks to the production team for finding a facility / site and to the local community for being so welcoming."
The design team were thanked for their efforts in building the set and lighting the castle as well as the creative and technical teams who worked hard to get the show on air every night.
cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19326315.celeb-team-pulled-off-hosting-series-gwrych-castle-pandemic-win-bafta-tv-craft-award/ (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19326315.celeb-team-pulled-off-hosting-series-gwrych-castle-pandemic-win-bafta-tv-craft-award/)
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I'm A Celeb team book North Wales holiday camp as back-up location in case show returns
Plans are already being made to house the ITV crew near Gwrych Castle later this year if Australia is out of bounds
cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/im-celeb-team-book-rhyl-20845067 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/im-celeb-team-book-rhyl-20845067)
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I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here 2021 in shock return to Gwrych Castle
The site near Abergele will be the home of the hit ITV series again this year, according to a source
It comes after ITV bosses decided that returning to the show's natural home in Australia was “too tricky” during the coronavirus pandemic
cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/im-celebrityget-out-here-2021-21202597 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/im-celebrityget-out-here-2021-21202597)
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I'm A Celebrity shop opens in Welsh town centre as Gwrych Castle prepares to host another series
As Ant and Dec move in, Gwrych Castle has opened a new shop in Abergele
A shop selling I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! merchandise has opened in a Welsh town centre ahead of the latest series being filmed at Gwrych Castle.
The castle is currently closed until spring 2022 as Ant and Dec and the crew move in to start prepping and then filming the latest series of the reality show - the second time it has relocated from Australia to Wales due to Covid restrictions.
And with the castle closed to the public, Gwrych Castle has opened a shop in Abergele town centre, taking it back to its grassroots and selling all things I'm A Celebrity...
Mark Baker, founder, and chairman of the Gwrych Castle Trust, said: "It brought us to the heart of the community, we are very much a grassroots charity which started out in the town 25 years ago and it is nice to be able to come back and have some direct engagement with people."
In the town that is gripped by I'm A Celebrity fever, the public reception to opening the shop has been strong.
cont https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/im-celebrity-shop-opens-welsh-21548514?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/whats-on/shopping/im-celebrity-shop-opens-welsh-21548514?IYA-reg=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
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I'm A Celebrity 2021 full line up revealed according to reports
The list of 12 includes soap stars, football heroes and music legends
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/im-celebrity-2021-full-line-22087186 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/film-news/im-celebrity-2021-full-line-22087186)
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I'm A Celebrity 2021: Richard Madeley rushed to hospital at 4am after illness
The TV presenter has given camp quite a scare after suddenly becoming ill during the night
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/im-celebrity-2021-richard-madeley-22270695 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/im-celebrity-2021-richard-madeley-22270695)
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Can only blame himself for being such an idiot to take part in such a thing.
No doubt the payment was too attractive - will he give any of it to the NHS for looking after him after his stupidity?
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Not that much of an idiot DVT, he's getting £200,000 for less than 4 days &shake& I just wish the ambulances came as quickly for us mere mortals & I bet he didn't have to queue up in the ambulance outside either. My husband was in one for 4 hours waiting & only saw a triage nurse & another 2 hours before he was seen by a doctor inside.
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He must have had a serious problem to be seen so quickly &shake& but he was well enough to enjoy a bacn butty in the Hospital canteen not long afterwards
Sorry to hear about your ordeal Meleri and hope that the waiting time didn't have any adverse effect on your hubby. It's just typical of the situation nowadays.
My walking buddy Tellytubby has had problems with the system too. We had a walk together on Saturday but on Sunday he felt unwell and waited until Monday to phone his GP's surgery. When he eventually got through he was told that it was too late for a triage phone call so to phone back on Tuesday. He did that and they later phoned back and when he told them of his symptoms they said phone 999 and ask for the ambulance. To cut a long story short he went into A & E and is still there but that 24 hour delay he had could have had serious consequences.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/im-celebrity-2021-cancels-saturday-22297190 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/tv/im-celebrity-2021-cancels-saturday-22297190)
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Hugo,
Sorry to hear about Tellytubby’s illness. Hope he’s being well looked after and soon feeling better.
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Hope Tellytubby is OK.
My OH waited 7 hours for the ambulance last time we needed it.
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All the best wishes to Tellytubby, for a speedy recovery.
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Thanks everyone for their good wishes for Tellytubby, I've passed them on to him He is comfortable at the moment and hopes to come out of hospital this week. The hospital has looked after him very well and he even enjoyed a Sunday dinner there yesterday $good$
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With TV you don't know what to believe One minute Richard Madeley was in hospital, probably by passing the triage obstacles that we all face and then he is out of the show because he has broken the " Covid bubble" in the castle
Fast forward a few hours later and he is back in the castle being interviewed by Ant & Dec and saying that he enjoyed a bacon butty in the hospital's canteen
Poor Richard, out of the show but probably won't have to refund part of that fee he agreed. Now that everyone has had to evacuate the castle will they all have to do the same or will the show go on?
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/im-celebritys-richard-madeley-addresses-22307992 (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/im-celebritys-richard-madeley-addresses-22307992)
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GWRYCH Castle will reopen in April for the first time since hosting I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! for the second consecutive year.
The castle was built between 1812 and 1822 by Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh as a memorial to his mother’s ancestors, the Lloyds of Gwrych.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic, the castle has played host to the most recent editions of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, the ITV reality show that pits celebrities against each other to compete in tasks outside their comfort zone.
The Castle has also been modified and improved, with a new visitor route starting by going through the restored formal gardens, up to the outdoor theatre, and on to the coach house courtyard where the celebrity campmates spent a lot of time doing chores _in the area also containing the famous phone box and the privy.
cont https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19992256.gwrych-castle-reopen-public-april-1/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4 (https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19992256.gwrych-castle-reopen-public-april-1/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=a05105fc-304d-4c50-9807-edab51f779a4)
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BOSSES at the North Wales castle which hosted I?m A Celebrity? Get Me Out of Here! say ?the door is open? for a possible return for the hit show.
Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust said it has an ?ongoing relationship? with ITV and mentioned ?possible projects on the horizon?.
The show was based at the castle in Abergele during its last two seasons when Covid-19 made travelling to the Australian jungle impossible.
The latest news comes after the castle trust submitted a planning application to Conwy council?s planning committee for a new visitor centre cabin.
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GWRYCH Castle has announced plans to expand as a wedding and function venue.
The Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust has applied to Conwy?s licensing committee, seeking permission to play live music and serve alcohol for wedding parties, amongst other licences.
A spokesman for the trust explained the grade-one listed building was becoming more popular for functions and was looking to expand on a long history of holding events.
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THE first civil wedding ceremony has taken place at Gwrych Castle.
Jill Adamson and her partner Nick Clitheroe tied the knot at the I?m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! castle near Abergele, on Friday, May 19. The couple, who live in Rhyl, are both 60.
This was the first civil ceremony at the castle since the restoration first began.
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I'm A Celeb: Gwrych Castle wedding venue bid complaints
The north Wales castle which hosted I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! has applied to become a wedding venue, sparking noise and safety objections.
The 19th century Gwrych Castle staged the ITV show in 2020 and 2021 because lockdown restrictions prevented the programme from travelling to Australia.
Castle bosses said since the show it has become "incredibly popular" among visitors to Abergele, Conwy county.
But some locals say its trust should not hold a licence.
It wants to sell alcohol from 10am to 1am seven days a week as well as host live music.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65674933
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It is good to see the castle being put to some use after all the years of it falling into decay. This has to be the way to get it back to a decent standard and open to the public for a variety of purposes. I remember when it was an entertainment venue in the 1960s and had all manner of attractions there. The public flocked to see the castle, the grounds and other entertainments. It used to be packed out in the summer months. It needs to be open and in use, not let to rot as it was for so many years. The locals should be more reasonable.
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I'm A Celeb castle granted alcohol and entertainment licence
A COUNTRY house famed for hosting one of TV?s biggest reality shows has won the right the sell booze at the venue. Gwrych Castle near Abergele in Conwy will now be able to host wedding and birthday events after being granted an entertainment and alcohol licence.
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23563771.celeb-castle-granted-alcohol-entertainment-licence/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589
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Plans to restore roof at I'm a Celeb castle near Abergele
The restoration of a now famous Abergele castle has moved forward, following a planning application being submitted to Conwy.
Dr Mark Baker, of the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust, has submitted two separate planning applications to renovate the 19th-century gothic ruin on Llanddulas Road.
Having recently been granted permission to hold weddings ceremonies and events at the castle, the charity is now hoping to replace several of the buildings? temporary roofs.
The application includes plans for a new slated roof to replace a temporary roof over the blacksmith?s building, which is also known as the coach house.
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Cocktails at I'm a Celeb castle - how to get tickets
A RUIN that hosted I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! has revealed when its special 'Cocktails at the Castle' event will be.
Gwrych Castle, near Abergele, which hosted the ITV show in 2020 and 2021, secured an alcohol and entertainment licence in June.
In celebration of the application being granted, the castle is hosting a cocktail evening on Saturday, August 12.
There will also be a screening of film Prince Valian.
A spokesperson for Gwrych Castle said: "We?ve had many comments over the years from people who attended the castle?s pub in its heyday, and there?s been a lot of interest in us hosting more evening events, so we?re very excited to be launching 'Cocktails at the Castle'.
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23676727.cocktails-celeb-castle---get-tickets/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=
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Campaigner who started battle to save castle at 11 up for major award
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23677193.campaigner-started-battle-save-castle-11-major-award/?ref=rss&IYA-mail=
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I'm a Celebrity castle to be 'saved from collapse' with ?2.2m cash injection
Funding has been awarded by the National Heritage Memorial Fund to protect Gwrych Castle
Gwrych Castle has been given a ?2.2m lifeline by the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) as part of their Covid-19 Response Fund. The impressive Grade I listed building is one of Britain?s most important castellated mansions and has been identified by Cadw as an irreplaceable cultural asset.
In more recent years, the castle gained new public attention after becoming the UK base of ITV?s I?m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. The castle was used during the 2020 and 2021 series when pandemic travel restrictions prevented stars from jetting off to the usual Australian set.
cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/im-celebrity-castle-saved-collapse-27460031
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That money should go a long way to preserving the building which is a prominent feature in Abergele. Many years ago they had medieval themed evenings in the castle and I remember going to some of them. The one thing I can clearly remember about the inside of the place was the very impressive staircase
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AN EVENT not for the faint of heart is coming to Gwrych Castle.
Escape Alive, a fully immersive Halloween castle tour featuring "scary surprises and terror lurking around every shadowy corner", is coming to the sprawling site that is in the process of being restored.
A spokesperson for Escale Alive said: "The truly terrifying experience will take place at Gwrych Castle this October. Gwrych Castle is an enchanting gothic ruin on the picturesque North Wales coastline, with spectacular sea views and impressive architecture. Many will be familiar with the castle as it was the location for ITV?s first ever UK-based I'm A Celebrity? Get Me Out of Here! And that makes it the perfect creepy location for this brand new, unique Halloween horror event, which opens Saturday, October 21 for 11 nights of scares.
https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/23724322.fully-immersive-halloween-experience-coming-gwrych-castle/
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AN EXTRA special fireworks display will light up the skies over the I'm A Celebrity castle.
This will take place on November 4. Gwrych Castle, near Abergele, have teamed up with Co.creative Performance Company in Prestatyn for the event.
The performing arts was founded by performing artist Chlo? Waggett in 2021. After studying at London's Urdang Academy and graduating Bird College in 2018, Chlo? has built up a background of performing, teaching and directing experience.
A spokesperson for Gwrych Castle said: "Our firework displays have been a regular date in the calendar for many years, this year we?ve decided to expand on our usual offering and have teamed up with Co.creative Performance Company based in Prestatyn to provide our visitors with something extra special.
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AN ARCHITECTURAL practice specialising in conservation have been appointed to take on the next stage of works at Gwrych Castle.
Chambers Conservation were appointed after the I'm A Celeb castle secured a huge ?2.2million from the National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) as part of their Covid-19 Response Fund.
The money will save the ruin from "imminent collapse" and enable the Gwrych Preservation Trust to reinstate the roof on the main building; the castle has been a "roofless ruin" for 30 years.
A spokesperson for Gwrych Castle told the Journal and Pioneer: ?We are pleased to announce that Chambers Conservation have been appointed as the architects for the next phase of works for the rescue of Gwrych Castle. These initial designs explore the historic roof structure but will need reviewing to ensure that they are fit for purpose for the effects of climate change and allow accessibility for maintenance.
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Update on above...
First look at I'm a Celeb castle's 'dream makeover' as global hunt launched for looted treasures
If things go to plan, restoration work on Gwrych Castle should start next summer
Guardians of Gwrych Castle aim to start replacing its roof next year and they hope its interior will be restored by 2026. But for the property to be familiar to the family that once owned it, lost and stolen treasures must be recovered and a global search has been launched to find them.
At the same time, the Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust has begun assembling artworks that may eventually form a National Portrait Gallery for Wales. As well as paying homage to Gwrych?s long-dispersed collection, which stretched back to the early medieval period, the gallery would aim to tell the story of North Wales notables and the great houses they built.
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'SCHOOL of Magic' is returning to the I'm A Celebrity castle.
The event will return for a second year to Gwyrch Castle, near Abergele, over February half term.
A spokesperson for Gwrych Castle said: "We launched School of Magic last year and we had great reviews and feedback, so we?ve brought it back and we will be making it bigger and better than last year. This year there will be a medieval twist, with new and improved lessons.
"Our Magic School is aimed at ages three to 14 ? but older kids and parents may just learn a spell or two too.
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AFTER a fantastic 2023 - which included a ?2million grant and the first civil wedding ceremony, Gwrych Castle have reflected on highlights from last year and what's to come this 2024.
The I'm A Celebrity castle, near Abergele, hosted more events "than ever before" in 2023.
This year, the castle has a long list of events planned, from a Dragon Easter Egg Hunt, the return of School of Magic, Living History: HMS Wales, to a lecture series between June and September.
More weddings are also on the horizon; the majority of enquires and bookings have been for 2024 and 2025.
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PLANS for extensive refurbishment work at the castle that hosted ITV’s ‘I’m A Celebrity…’ are set to move forward next week.
Kevin Illiot, of the Gwrych Castle Trust, has applied to Conwy Council’s planning department, seeking permission for the reinstatement of floors and roofs in the Abergele castle’s core, and this is set to be agreed by a committee next week.
The trust received around £2.3m from the National Heritage Memorial Fund two years ago, with additional fundraising money taking their pot to around £2.5m.................. https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/24989665.celebrity-castle-plans-extensive-refurbishment/?ref=rss&IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589