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Obits / Re: SteveH
« Last post by Ian on Yesterday at 07:06:51 pm »That is extremely saddening. Steve was an outstanding News editor. I'm sure that all those who read his excellent contributions will miss him. Very, very sad.
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It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of a popular and prominent forum member. SteveH died in the early hours of Monday the 2nd of June 2025 following years of illness bravely borne
I never had the privilage of meeting Steve but felt that we had a lot in common, we exchan ged PM's and banter on the forum and I feel like I've lost a good friend
He contributed so much time and energy to the forum and his presence will be greatly missed by everyone
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Lynne and family at this very sad time. Lynne advised me of Steve's passing in a PM that I had sent to him recently
I never had the privilage of meeting Steve but felt that we had a lot in common, we exchan ged PM's and banter on the forum and I feel like I've lost a good friend
He contributed so much time and energy to the forum and his presence will be greatly missed by everyone
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Lynne and family at this very sad time. Lynne advised me of Steve's passing in a PM that I had sent to him recently
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News
« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 11:56:52 am »Here we go again !
Holidaymaker's convertible VW Beetle submerged by sea at North Wales beach
It is the third incident this week at Traeth y Greigddu (Black Rock Sands) in Gwynedd
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/holidaymakers-convertible-vw-beetle-submerged-31859953
Holidaymaker's convertible VW Beetle submerged by sea at North Wales beach
It is the third incident this week at Traeth y Greigddu (Black Rock Sands) in Gwynedd
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/holidaymakers-convertible-vw-beetle-submerged-31859953
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Music, TV, Radio & The Arts / Re: My Favourite films
« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 11:52:10 am »I haven't seen the fil yet but on Thursday night Mrs H did and told me all about it. It was a drama on BBC 2 called tHE lAST bUS (2021 0 and starred Timothy Spall and she said that the acting was really good
I won't spoil the story for anyone but I'll watch it myself on BBC I Player
I won't spoil the story for anyone but I'll watch it myself on BBC I Player
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The 3 Towns Arcade / Re: DaveR's Interesting Properties Thread
« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 10:01:04 am »Rare chance to buy at Gwynedd beauty spot but location means it comes at a price
Waters Reach in Abersoch is for sale for offers in excess of £3,000,000
I wonder if any local person will buy it?
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gallery/rare-chance-buy-gwynedd-beauty-31836344
Waters Reach in Abersoch is for sale for offers in excess of £3,000,000
I wonder if any local person will buy it?
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gallery/rare-chance-buy-gwynedd-beauty-31836344
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Exploring The Area
« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 09:13:35 am »The 'hidden' historic Welsh home that really should be more famous
The property is not on the usual tourism trail but has crucial link with language and culture of Wales
It's not hidden but on the side of the road and is worth the walk uphill from either the A470 or from Penmachno. I was lucky enough to be there when they were restoring the building and was given a guided tour inside.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/hidden-historic-welsh-home-really-31845385
The property is not on the usual tourism trail but has crucial link with language and culture of Wales
It's not hidden but on the side of the road and is worth the walk uphill from either the A470 or from Penmachno. I was lucky enough to be there when they were restoring the building and was given a guided tour inside.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/hidden-historic-welsh-home-really-31845385
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Local News & Discussion / Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 09:05:26 am »'Great Wall of West Shore' as height of new flood defences get mocked
The seafront wall is part of multi-million pound defences
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/great-wall-west-shore-height-31854673
The seafront wall is part of multi-million pound defences
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/great-wall-west-shore-height-31854673
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The 3 Towns Arcade / Re: DaveR's Interesting Properties Thread
« Last post by Hugo on Yesterday at 08:58:10 am »'Real life secret garden' with cabin hideaway is up for sale in Gwynedd woodland
This is a 'must see' says the agent handling the sale
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/real-life-secret-garden-cabin-31859023
This is a 'must see' says the agent handling the sale
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/real-life-secret-garden-cabin-31859023
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News
« Last post by Hugo on June 14, 2025, 10:11:30 pm »Campervan swamped by sea as alluring but notorious Gwynedd beach claims another victim
The sea siren like Traeth y Greigddu (Black Rock Sands) has lured another vehicle into danger
When will they ever learn? My friend who lives there said that a farmer ( for a fee ) will tow them out before the vehicle gets swamped by the sea
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/campervan-swamped-sea-alluring-notorious-31858652
The sea siren like Traeth y Greigddu (Black Rock Sands) has lured another vehicle into danger
When will they ever learn? My friend who lives there said that a farmer ( for a fee ) will tow them out before the vehicle gets swamped by the sea
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/campervan-swamped-sea-alluring-notorious-31858652
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Gardening
« Last post by Hugo on June 14, 2025, 04:33:07 pm »Rarest plant flowers at secret nursery refuge
One of the world's rarest plants - with just four known examples left in the wild - has flowered at a nursery set up to try to prevent the decline of Wales' Arctic alpine species.
Snowdonia hawkweed - nicknamed "the Welsh dodo" - was thought to be extinct until a plant was found in 2002 in Eryri National Park
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdzvdgn87mo
One of the world's rarest plants - with just four known examples left in the wild - has flowered at a nursery set up to try to prevent the decline of Wales' Arctic alpine species.
Snowdonia hawkweed - nicknamed "the Welsh dodo" - was thought to be extinct until a plant was found in 2002 in Eryri National Park
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjdzvdgn87mo