The Great Orme

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Former chapel near summit of the Great Orme with stunning sea views goes on sale
The old chapel, which has been converted into a family home, dates back to the 19th century

A former 19th century chapel by the summit of Llandudno's Great Orme has been placed on the market. The former chapel on St Beuno's Road was built back in 1893 and was converted into a family home back in the 1990s.

The three bedroom detached property occupies a stunning location on Llandudno's famous headland with panoramic views overlooking the seaside town. There's a large decking to the back which makes the most of the stunning scenery, though some of the surrounding trees and shrubs could do with a trim.

It's a similar story for the rest of the property which needs a bit of work to realise its full potential. This is mostly for the interior which is billed as something of a project by the estate agents.

The upstairs area, whish has already been stripped out, is virtually a blank canvas but the living room, dining room and kitchen, especially, need a bit more work to be brought up to date, as the pictures in our gallery below show.

The property is on sale for ?450,000. It was added to Rightmove on Tuesday, June 20. You can take a virtual tour of the former chapel with our gallery below. For more information, you can view the listing here.  https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/86215521#/?channel=RES_BUY

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Llandudno: Great Orme goats roam town centre despite removal plans

Goats have been spotted roaming a town centre after the local council announced plans to remove them.

The Great Orme goats have been a regular sight in Llandudno, Conwy, since they began venturing into the town during Covid.

In April, the council discussed how to control the goats, after they caused widespread damage to people's property.

At the time it said it was "looking at relocating strategies" on the grounds of conservation.

However, one shop owner welcomed the latest sighting, labelling the goats as "part of the character of Llandudno".

"I'm pro-goat, but I do sympathise   when they munch the plants in your garden," said Mark Richards, 50, who runs furniture shop Statement in the town.

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The slab of rock on North Wales headland once used for life or death decisions
Llandudno site used to dispense justice centuries ago

This unassuming slab of rock at a North Wales beauty spot may seem harmless. But centuries ago it was used to decide matters of life or death.

It sits high up on Llandudno's Great Orme, where visitors can enjoy commanding views overlooking Conwy Bay. Few though will know the purpose of the chunk of mineral on the ancient spot of Pen Dinas where they stand.

It has an inscription Rocking Stone / Maen Sigl. Legend has it that druids made people suspected of crimes stand on the rock.

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It doesn't rock any more or perhaps every one who sits on it is telling porky pies

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CONWY county residents are being offered half-price tickets to ride one of Llandudno?s attractions, the Great Orme Tramway, next weekend.

The tramway is holding its annual community weekend on September 30 and October 1, offering the exclusive discount for residents.

It is the UK?s only cable-hauled tramway running on a public road, and one of just three left in the world.

We hope local residents take this opportunity to experience a unique historical attraction in our own back yard.?

Return tickets on community weekend will be ?4.88 for adults and ?3.45 for children aged three to 16.

Children younger than three can travel for free, and well-behaved dogs get their own ticket for ?1.15 return.

Residents will need to bring proof of their address in Conwy county to be eligible for the offer.

The tramway is open from 10am until 6pm on Saturday, and 5pm on Sunday.

The last tram from the summit will depart at 5.40pm on Saturday and 4.40pm on Sunday

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Walkers raise fears over goat on perilous Great Orme ledge but council says why not acting yet
Council fear animal could jump if frightened

A rescue operation to save a goat stranded near a well-known Llandudno cave will be delayed in an attempt to avoid the risk of the animal becoming injured. Numerous walkers on Llandudno?s Great Orme have reported the goat to Conwy County Council and the RSPCA, fearing the animal is stuck on the ledge near ?Elephant?s Cave?.

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Hidden waters beneath Great Orme headland could quench Llandudno's thirst once again
Town's springs no longer supply the town but they could produce a new bottled water and supply a whisky plant

The waters beneath the Great Orme headland could once again quench of the thirst of Llandudno - and beyond. For centuries the area?s miners and farmers relied on Llandudno?s many springs - with nine springs alone on the Great Orme.

Over time Llandudno started to grow but even in the 1800s the town was still mostly dependent on its springs, which men pumped manually from, for customers armed with buckets and pails. Rapid expansion over that century, mainly driven by tourism, put a strain on resources, particularly water.

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Llandudno's goats snapped 'trying to re-create' famous Beatles album cover
George Good captured the town's famous goats on a zebra crossing - although it wasn't quite Abbey Road

The famous Llandudno goats are renowned around the world for their antics - becoming a sensation during Covid lockdowns when they took over the town. They continue to cause amusement - and sometimes annoyance - to the resort's residents and visitors when they venture into the town centre.

This week they were captured 'trying to re-create' a famous Beatles album cover picture taken in 1969. The original - taken by photographer Iain MacMillan - pictured George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lennon striding along a zebra crossing situated on Abbey Road, outside EMI studios in London.

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St Davids hospice picked up on the idea awhile back.............

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FORTY plots have been made available to family members who would like to bury cremated remains of their loved ones on the Great Orme.

In the 1930s, the land was marked "not suitable" for burials but Conwy County Borough Council has now been able to allocate a suitable area of land at the Great Orme Cemetery for cremated remains.

The area is to the north corner of the cemetery.

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A FORMER chapel which oozes "charm and character" is on the market in Llandudno.

The detached three-bedroom property, on St Beuno's Road, is on the market with Enfys Estates.

The property, which dates back to the 1890's, is set in the "most enviable position" and benefits from breath-taking panoramic views. It has "vast potential" and is described as an "ideal property" for an array of buyers.

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Gut health: Goat milk firm's poo post box tests
 It comes as one industry expert claims Wales has a "huge" opportunity to grow into the ?2.8bn health tech sector.At Cambridge, the stool samples are analysed by Dr Anton Enright and his team of scientists, who work to discover what bacteria is living in each gut.

"We have a little poo post box... so the kits come in [and] the team will work through 20 or 30 samples and get to the bacterial DNA," he said.
I think that if Llandudno adopted the idea a giant poo box would be needed     

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Goats killed after herd of Llandudno's famous four legged beasts hit by vehicle on A470
Police were called after the animals were struck on the outskirts of the town

A number of goats have died after a small herd of the animals was hit on the A470. Llandudno's goats have become world famous after taking over the seaside town during the pandemic lockdowns.

They still roam the streets of the town and have become four legged celebrities for their cheeky antics. But sadly a number of the hoofed animals were struck by a vehicle on the outskirts of the town over the weekend.

The incident happened on the A470 at Wormhout Way on Sunday evening. Police and council highways teams were called to the scene.

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Goats freely roaming streets of Llandudno 'not sustainable' says MS after fatal crash
At least three goats died when a herd was hit by a car on the A470 on Sunday night

Allowing goats to freely roam the streets of Llandudno is not "sustainable" says the local Senedd member. Llandudno's Kashmiri goats have become world famous in recent years after taking over the seaside town during the pandemic lockdowns.

They still roam the streets of the town and while they are often entertaining there are also difficulties with them co-existing with residents and visitors in the busy resort. This was brought into sharp focus over the weekend as North Wales Live revealed four goats were killed when a vehicle struck a herd of the animals on the A470 at Wormhout Way.

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