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Offline Fester

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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #195 on: May 20, 2011, 11:44:04 pm »
Thank you everybody.  It seems to be as bad as I feared.

Looks like yet another dead day for me tradewise,  just what I need at the moment...and many, many other self employed types.

It seems like I have yet another 'forced' day off.

Forgive me if I don't rejoice, the next time the press tell me that a 'bonanza event' is on its way.
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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #196 on: May 21, 2011, 03:01:22 am »
Thank you everybody.  It seems to be as bad as I feared.

Looks like yet another dead day for me tradewise,  just what I need at the moment...and many, many other self employed types.

It seems like I have yet another 'forced' day off.

Forgive me if I don't rejoice, the next time the press tell me that a 'bonanza event' is on its way.

Looks like an enforced day off for me too Fester but I have to say that I am totally, utterly, 100% behind this event.

The WAG have invested time and money into this race in attempt to make it Wales' "Great North Run". If they manage to make it a major event on the national racing circuit it will attract many thousands of runners and supporters to the town each year.

Incidentally, there's a two and a half hour time limit on the race so I don't see why the roads should be closed for longer than that.

Many of these visitors perhaps would not have considered visiting Llandudno were it not for this event. How many I wonder, on discovering the beauty  of North Wales, will return to buy smellies and oilies and enjoy taxi rides!


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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #197 on: May 21, 2011, 08:01:12 am »
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If they manage to make it a major event on the national racing circuit it will attract many thousands of runners and supporters to the town each year.


Not if they advertise it the same way, by indicating that all the roads you need to get into the town will be closed.

In fact, I can't believe that "no vehicles will be allowed on the following Llandudno roads:" for the times stated, as that will make the Extravaganza seem like a picnic by comparison.  No, this one has been organised abysmally, because even if it's not as bad as they're suggesting, then it was up to them to have made that manifestly clear well before the event.
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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #198 on: May 21, 2011, 03:51:07 pm »
I'm with Paddy on this, I think it is great that events like this happen in Llandudno.  All the signs I have seen say that roads are closed between 11 and 3.  In a few weeks the town will host a major triathlon event and looking further ahead the GB Rally is coming to town.  This really puts the town on the map, people visit for these events and others like the extravaganza; they are often first time visitors or have not been here for many years.  They are really impressed by what they find and are far more likely to come back with the family for a weekend or short break.  Therefore businesses might and do 'lose' out on the day of these events but will probably 'win' on the re-visits.
Its unfair to comment on the effect of road closures and the organisation of the event before a pair of trainers has even set foot on the course.  I am looking forward to running the course tomorrow.  Having run the London Marathon a few times what is really noticeable is the support of the local people who come out and cheer you along, who offer you sweets and jelly beans to keep your energy up and don't seem too bothered about a few road closures.  It would be nice if Llandudno can extend a warm welcome to the runners many who will be running for local charities and good causes.

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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #199 on: May 21, 2011, 04:45:51 pm »
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All the signs I have seen say that roads are closed between 11 and 3.

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Between 7am-2:30pm on Sunday, May 22, no vehicles will be allowed on the following Llandudno roads:

I have no objection to the event per se, but to the lamentable organisation.  And here's another little item: the cabinet apparently took the decision to close the roads without any consultation whatsoever. The full council knew nothing  about it until after the event.
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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #200 on: May 21, 2011, 05:44:45 pm »
Have been down this road as I have American people arriving by train tomorrow and asked the council


 

Thank you for your email.

 

With regards to guests reaching you from the train station, the route should be quite straightforward, though it may be a little slower than usual. They can head directly to you along Augusta Street, Madoc Street and Chapel Street. Although Gloddaeth Street will be closed for the duration of the race, a crossing point will be available for traffic to cross from Chapel Street over to Arvon Avenue from which they can turn into Abbey Road to your guest house; this Gloddaeth Street crossing point will be manned by trained Stop/Go board operatives. Obviously, there may be some delays at the crossing point as the operatives wait for appropriate gaps in the runners to allow the traffic to cross.

 

We have been assured by the race organisers that although the roads are officially closed, they are endeavouring to minimise disruption to residents/visitors: Access will be maintained as much as possible prior to the race and roads will be reopened in stages along the route once the last runner has passed through. Crossing points have been arranged so that people can get across to the Great Orme side of the town and an amendment was made to the race route to ensure free flow of traffic around the busy retail parks.

 

With regards the list of road closures, we can send you a copy of the Temporary Traffic Notice, but first off I would advise you try looking at the race website www.llandudno10.co.uk where there is an aerial view picture of Llandudno with the race route marked on (on the main home page, scroll down towards the bottom of the page to find this). This gives a good indication of the open roads, and as I mentioned earlier, there are crossing points in place to get to and from some of the areas that appear to be ‘hemmed in’.

 

Please note that all concerns and complaints that have been raised will be brought to the attention of the race organisers and the council’s Marketing team, who have been liaising with the organisers so that issues can be resolved or learnt from if/when the event is staged in the future.

 

I hope this information helps, if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Kind regards,

 

Lucy

 

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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #201 on: May 21, 2011, 06:14:56 pm »
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All the signs I have seen say that roads are closed between 11 and 3.

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Between 7am-2:30pm on Sunday, May 22, no vehicles will be allowed on the following Llandudno roads:

I have no objection to the event per se, but to the lamentable organisation.  And here's another little item: the cabinet apparently took the decision to close the roads without any consultation whatsoever. The full council knew nothing  about it until after the event.

I too welcome any such events to the town.  BUT...only if they are professionally organised and properly though through.
Case in point, The Triathalon.  That was a major success last year...and I look forward to it again this year.  I was even lucky enough to benefit trade-wise from that event.  But even if I hadn't, it caused the minimum of disruption, and was excellently planned and publicised.



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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #202 on: May 21, 2011, 11:45:05 pm »
Wouldn't it be more logical for them to start at Craig-Y-Don, run down the prom & around the Orme finishing somewhere in West Shore (or vice-versa) thus keeping the town open and causing the least disruption???
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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #203 on: May 22, 2011, 03:27:11 am »
Wouldn't it be more logical for them to start at Craig-Y-Don, run down the prom & around the Orme finishing somewhere in West Shore (or vice-versa) thus keeping the town open and causing the least disruption???

SDQ, that would be a good route and the Nick Beer race, which is held anually, does go round the Orme and is a very challenging 10k.

The organisers of this event seem to be trying to attract runners wanting to beat their best 10 mile time (PB) by marketing the event as "flat and fast".

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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #204 on: May 22, 2011, 09:20:54 am »
Yes, good idea. I think we all welcome the race to the town but it's important that it is set up in such a way as to not inconvenience all the residents/other visitors.

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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #205 on: May 27, 2011, 10:27:58 am »
Men Who SIng

Male voice choir concerts at Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno

8.00 pm each Sunday from 29 May to 25 September

Entry £6.00 on the door

Local and visiting choirs

For a full list of choirs please see:

http://www.llandudno-parish.org.uk/male_voice_choirs.html

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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #206 on: May 27, 2011, 10:44:41 am »
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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #207 on: May 27, 2011, 12:40:15 pm »
I'll not be entering as it seems to cost over two grand to enter :o :o  we'll probably go and see them if we can though!
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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #208 on: May 27, 2011, 06:27:19 pm »
Morning and Evening seems to be the best times, usually some super cars there.
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Re: What's on in Llandudno
« Reply #209 on: June 02, 2011, 12:19:16 pm »
We went to see the Three Castles run  this morning at about 8am, some great cars there, we'll be back again tomorrow morning, hopefully the sun will be shining!  D)








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