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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News
« Last post by Ian on July 12, 2025, 07:10:55 pm »The only thing the main article got wrong was the temp; our house is at 998'amsl and the temp at lunchtime was 33,5C.
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News
« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 05:28:31 pm »Ultra runners 'escorted' off Yr Wyddfa as five races abandoned in searing heat
'Due to extreme temperatures, it is no longer safe to continue with the event'
Five events were stopped, including marathon and ultra distances. Also abandoned was the BlackYr Wyddfa/Snowdon24 event, in which competitors are challenged to run up and down the mountain as many times as possible in 24 hours. It’s billed as the “ultimate ultra trail endurance
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/ultra-runners-escorted-yr-wyddfa-32047793
'Due to extreme temperatures, it is no longer safe to continue with the event'
Five events were stopped, including marathon and ultra distances. Also abandoned was the BlackYr Wyddfa/Snowdon24 event, in which competitors are challenged to run up and down the mountain as many times as possible in 24 hours. It’s billed as the “ultimate ultra trail endurance
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/ultra-runners-escorted-yr-wyddfa-32047793
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Local Wildlife
« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 03:31:37 pm »In the recent heat waves it's important to have water available for the birds and animals that visit your garden so I make sure that all the bowls are topped up.
In the centre of our back garden we have an old dog bowl that all the birds use and this week I saw a Magpie go for a drink in it and then it tried to have a bath in it but it was too big for the bowl but it seemed to enjoy splashing about in the water.
We do have a bird bath and the Blackbirds are the funnies ones to see. Their wings splash the water so much that after they have finished bathing I have to top the water up
In the centre of our back garden we have an old dog bowl that all the birds use and this week I saw a Magpie go for a drink in it and then it tried to have a bath in it but it was too big for the bowl but it seemed to enjoy splashing about in the water.
We do have a bird bath and the Blackbirds are the funnies ones to see. Their wings splash the water so much that after they have finished bathing I have to top the water up
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Exploring The Area
« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 03:08:31 pm »Iconic Pete's Eats in Llanberis to reopen this weekend and legendary item is staying on the menu
The cafe in Eryri National Park dates back to the 1970s
When we used to walk in the mountains it was always our tradition to go to Pete's Eats before the start of the walk. A big breakfast and a "pint" of tea seemed a good idea at the time. That was until I walked from Nant Peris to Elidir Fawr for the first time and that nearly finished me off. Ever since that time I've carried the food in my rucksack and had a meal when we've got to the summit.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/iconic-petes-eats-llanberis-reopen-32037386
The cafe in Eryri National Park dates back to the 1970s
When we used to walk in the mountains it was always our tradition to go to Pete's Eats before the start of the walk. A big breakfast and a "pint" of tea seemed a good idea at the time. That was until I walked from Nant Peris to Elidir Fawr for the first time and that nearly finished me off. Ever since that time I've carried the food in my rucksack and had a meal when we've got to the summit.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/iconic-petes-eats-llanberis-reopen-32037386
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: The Great British Weather Debate
« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 11:09:21 am »Yesterday evening the weather was perfect for seeing the sunset from our house in Colwyn Heights. The sea was like a mill pond and the visibility was excellent. We watched the sky continually changing colour as the Sun was setting and the Isle of Man was clearly visible, so too was part of Northern Ireland.
Conditions have to be right to see that far but in the past we have also seen the Cumbrian Hills and the Scottish lowlands have been visible from our lounge
Conditions have to be right to see that far but in the past we have also seen the Cumbrian Hills and the Scottish lowlands have been visible from our lounge
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Gardening
« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 10:58:05 am »Earlier in the season I was complaining about the amount of Dandelions I had in the garden this year and that they had such a short stem that the mower blades often missed them but today I noticed something different. I still have a lot of them but they all have long stems, ideal for the mower but not today as it's far too hot to go outside.
When I do mow the grass I'm careful not to mow the Common Spotted Orchid that has grown in the lawn. A few years ago I did move one Orchid to the relative safety of a border at the back of the garden and it has been doing well but yesterday I saw that it had been trampled on by our dog Teddy but it will survive
When I do mow the grass I'm careful not to mow the Common Spotted Orchid that has grown in the lawn. A few years ago I did move one Orchid to the relative safety of a border at the back of the garden and it has been doing well but yesterday I saw that it had been trampled on by our dog Teddy but it will survive
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Politics & Current Affairs / Re: North Wales News
« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 10:34:37 am »A giant 150ft mural of Pavarotti has appeared on a North Wales hillside
The new 'tourist attraction' has been given a thumbs-up from the Maestro's widow
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/giant-150ft-mural-pavarotti-appeared-32046002
The new 'tourist attraction' has been given a thumbs-up from the Maestro's widow
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/giant-150ft-mural-pavarotti-appeared-32046002
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Local News & Discussion / Re: Hotel News & Gossip
« Last post by Hugo on July 12, 2025, 10:31:08 am »OOPS wrong subject
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Hobbies and Interests / Re: Railways
« Last post by Hugo on July 11, 2025, 11:07:36 pm »Steam locomotive on the North Wales mainline this weekend
The North Wales Coast Express is running from Chester to Holyhead on Sunday (July 13).
It will arrive at Chester from Liverpool Lime Street at 11.27am, and depart at 12.16pm.
The locomotive will pass through Shotton at around 12.29pm, Flint at 12.33pm, Prestatyn at 12.47pm and Rhyl at 12.51pm.
It will then pass through Colwyn Bay at around 1.02pm and will stop at Llandudno Junction at about 1.10pm - before departing half an hour later.
https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=57192940582&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=36144&fmi=169731447&e=North+Wales+Chronicle&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTcxOTI5NDA1ODImcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9VDdGeW5NRnJKeFR4ejJPdTRmSTQxQSZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=bba084c9402f2918
The North Wales Coast Express is running from Chester to Holyhead on Sunday (July 13).
It will arrive at Chester from Liverpool Lime Street at 11.27am, and depart at 12.16pm.
The locomotive will pass through Shotton at around 12.29pm, Flint at 12.33pm, Prestatyn at 12.47pm and Rhyl at 12.51pm.
It will then pass through Colwyn Bay at around 1.02pm and will stop at Llandudno Junction at about 1.10pm - before departing half an hour later.
https://www.newsdesk.lexisnexis.com/click/?t=4&a=57192940582&f=News&s=1&ci=334&i=283&si=36144&fmi=169731447&e=North+Wales+Chronicle&d=685&mbc=Q1QzL2E9NTcxOTI5NDA1ODImcD0xNGUmdj0xJng9VDdGeW5NRnJKeFR4ejJPdTRmSTQxQSZ1MT1ORCZ1Mj11cC11cm46dXNlcjpQQTE4NzU1MjI3MA&fi=119597&ac=&ck=bba084c9402f2918
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Local News & Discussion / Re: What's Llandudno Like Right Now?
« Last post by Hugo on July 11, 2025, 06:38:41 pm »Llandudno residents divided over council's library switch
The decision has prompted a mixed response and exposed a broader problem of local governance and resource allocation
Everyone I have spoken to about the Library moving to Venue Cymru thinks that it is a bad idea. Are you in favour of it Dave because you may live in Craig Y Don? You've raised a good point though and I wish that someone could explain to the people of Llandudno just why the Library should be moved.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/llandudno-residents-divided-over-councils-32030656
The decision has prompted a mixed response and exposed a broader problem of local governance and resource allocation
Everyone I have spoken to about the Library moving to Venue Cymru thinks that it is a bad idea. Are you in favour of it Dave because you may live in Craig Y Don? You've raised a good point though and I wish that someone could explain to the people of Llandudno just why the Library should be moved.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/news-opinion/llandudno-residents-divided-over-councils-32030656