To the person who sent me such a nice card over the weekend, many thanks, it really made my day. As it was something I considered unimportant in my life and had completely forgotten everything about it. Having said this, it was so nice to be reminded, it really cheered me up no end.
It seems that there are good people left on this planet, you really shouldn't have spent your money.
I don't have to name you but rest assured I had a drink to celebrate x
Saturday, 30 June 2012
Friday, 29 June 2012
Hi Everyone
Sorry that I haven't blogged for a while, but today I have had a new lease of life and thought it was time for me to start blogging again.
It's so good to see that councillors Michael Sol Owen and Dylan Jones have been keeping you updated on theirs.
I have always liked the month of June, good things usually happen in this month in readiness for summer. This year was no exception as we had the Olympic torch and Urdd Esiteddfod taking place.
June is like a breath of fresh air, we are all usually upbeat as the kids count down to the school holidays. It's like we are all hanging around for the good weather to start so we can have a good summer. The weather cetainly hasn't been good up to now!
Right on cue, Wimbledon starts and the heavens open up.
This weekend promises to be a cracking one with an event in the castle that will no doubt remind us of why the castle is there and what it means to us and Wales.
Cipio'r Castell is a free event this Sunday, but please ensure you have your wristbands sorted (available from the tourist information office here in Caernarfon). The event starts at 2.30 more details here http://www.caernarfononline.co.uk/2012/june/cipio.html
Remember to let us know here on Caernarfon Online about any event you have planned and we will include it on the town's website.
The wheels are already in motion with the Caernarfon Festival and we look forward in covering it all here for you. In the meantime have a great weekend and I will update again next week. I'll stick my neck out and predict good weather for us all. (I feel I have a stiff neck already LOL)
It's so good to see that councillors Michael Sol Owen and Dylan Jones have been keeping you updated on theirs.
I have always liked the month of June, good things usually happen in this month in readiness for summer. This year was no exception as we had the Olympic torch and Urdd Esiteddfod taking place.
June is like a breath of fresh air, we are all usually upbeat as the kids count down to the school holidays. It's like we are all hanging around for the good weather to start so we can have a good summer. The weather cetainly hasn't been good up to now!
Right on cue, Wimbledon starts and the heavens open up.
Cipio'r Castell is a free event this Sunday, but please ensure you have your wristbands sorted (available from the tourist information office here in Caernarfon). The event starts at 2.30 more details here http://www.caernarfononline.co.uk/2012/june/cipio.html
Remember to let us know here on Caernarfon Online about any event you have planned and we will include it on the town's website.
The wheels are already in motion with the Caernarfon Festival and we look forward in covering it all here for you. In the meantime have a great weekend and I will update again next week. I'll stick my neck out and predict good weather for us all. (I feel I have a stiff neck already LOL)
Thursday, 11 August 2011
Riots!
Having read about and seeing footage of the riots currently taking place in London and other places in the UK got me thinking what would happen if the same started here?
With Assembly cut backs and the Caernarfon police station running on minimal staff, how would they cope?
Speaking with a local bobby recently, I was told that there was only one officer on duty! Very dangerous scenario to be in with a population of 10,000, isn't this a bit worrying?
What if we had 100 yobs breaking into shops and homes in town? How would North Wales Police cope? Where would they draft more police from? And what if there were riots elsewhere and no one could spare any officers? It's too horrid to even contemplate!
CUT SERVICES
Despite the cost of living going up by the day, our services have been cut to the bone. Hell, they only pick up our rubbish once a fortnight!!! How on earth did they get away with that???
Cuts here, there and everywhere are down down to bad management. Our defence has been hit hard over the last twelve months and more to come. I have always maintained that the one with the bigger gun always wins.
Cut backs in our policing, services, health etc etc does not impact us until we need them, it's only then we realise how bad things have become.
If we can't cope with riots at home, how can we defend ourselves if we are at war? Getting rid of our nuclear weapons, our jets, our soldiers, our tanks, our air craft carrier will all lead us to one place - DISASTER! The sooner we realize this the better!
Let's pray nothing bad happens in this area!
I hear the Assembly is "monitoring" the situation..... what does that mean exactly?
Are they are watching the news like the rest of us?
Wednesday, 27 July 2011
Hate mail
Ohhh I seem to have hit a nerve with the big wheel article.
I received a hate mail through the post today - How shallow!
I was quaking in my boots knowing someone is tough enough to send me an unsigned letter. ha ha
At least I have the guts to put my name to my articles you coward.
Get a life sonny boy, the letter is in the hands of the police as we speak.
Sticks and stones saddo sticks and stones !
Here's a link to a news article in Blackpool which seems to agree with my feelings. Click Here
Looks like our Caernarfon Eye Sore is a miss elsewhere too. I always said it was more suited to fairground towns. it seems on this occasion I was wrong.
I received a hate mail through the post today - How shallow!
I was quaking in my boots knowing someone is tough enough to send me an unsigned letter. ha ha
At least I have the guts to put my name to my articles you coward.
Get a life sonny boy, the letter is in the hands of the police as we speak.
Sticks and stones saddo sticks and stones !
Here's a link to a news article in Blackpool which seems to agree with my feelings. Click Here
Looks like our Caernarfon Eye Sore is a miss elsewhere too. I always said it was more suited to fairground towns. it seems on this occasion I was wrong.
Wednesday, 6 July 2011
The Big Wheel and more tat
I was quite smug the other day when I stumbled across the article on the Daily Post website which told about the fears of losing the Caernarfon Market. The reasons given was such 'tat' as the rusty old big wheel and similar events which detract from the Market in town.
I have said this on countless occasions and whoever thought of bringing rubbish like this to our town.... well they should be ashamed of themselves!
The traders warned at the time that it put the Market in jeopardy, but no one listened.
Here is what we reported at the time
and this was back in 2007!!!!
Caernarfon has a heritage and history, bringing inferior "detraction's" like this at the risk of losing either the Heritage status or the Market is ludicrous.
Let's hope that this is now the end of it and we only get quality events in town that doesn't cost our existing businesses their livelihood.
Caernarfon needs its Market, it brings people in to the centre.
We need it just as much as other towns (who welcome their markets), its again down to one or two thinking we don't. Lessons to be learned again perhaps?
Thursday, 12 May 2011
Museums
In the news lately and for the last year or so for that matter, is the problem of funding our museums.
These include the Roman and Maritime museums and artifacts. The two venues are relatively small are situated in different locations in the town. So, if funding one of them was a problem, then funding two of them doubles the cost does it not?
We have been told time and time again that if no funding was found then they would have to close both venues.
It seems that this day has arrived and neither museum will open this summer.
So, what to do?
Could I suggest that this would be a good time for the Town Council to open it's doors to the public?
Having worked closely for many years with the former Town Clerk Mr Vernon Pierce, (we were the first ever to put the council online) I know that the Institute building has a wealth of historical artifacts that are often not seen by the public.
We have a fantastic chamber to show off, as well as the old baths under the building.
With all this in mind, isn't it possible to combine all three establishments under one roof and make it available during the summer months?
I understand that most museums are free in the UK (but not all) and there is always a way around this and charging a small fee to see all three museums at one venue would be the way forward.
A room or even the empty shop under the offices (this has been empty for three years plus) could be used for the purpose and gifts / mementos could be sold to help fund the venture.
We are very lucky in Caernarfon as we have many historians who would love to be a part of this and added to local volunteer staff, this could be a great new visitor attraction for Caernarfon. I know of the Local Resident Historians Gwydion have numerous exhibitions which would add to the venture. The proceeds could benefit the town!
This could be the solution to the problem and add a little bit more to the visitors experience of Caernarfon.
York does it, why can't we?
These include the Roman and Maritime museums and artifacts. The two venues are relatively small are situated in different locations in the town. So, if funding one of them was a problem, then funding two of them doubles the cost does it not?
We have been told time and time again that if no funding was found then they would have to close both venues.
It seems that this day has arrived and neither museum will open this summer.
So, what to do?
Could I suggest that this would be a good time for the Town Council to open it's doors to the public?
Having worked closely for many years with the former Town Clerk Mr Vernon Pierce, (we were the first ever to put the council online) I know that the Institute building has a wealth of historical artifacts that are often not seen by the public.
We have a fantastic chamber to show off, as well as the old baths under the building.
With all this in mind, isn't it possible to combine all three establishments under one roof and make it available during the summer months?
I understand that most museums are free in the UK (but not all) and there is always a way around this and charging a small fee to see all three museums at one venue would be the way forward.
A room or even the empty shop under the offices (this has been empty for three years plus) could be used for the purpose and gifts / mementos could be sold to help fund the venture.
We are very lucky in Caernarfon as we have many historians who would love to be a part of this and added to local volunteer staff, this could be a great new visitor attraction for Caernarfon. I know of the Local Resident Historians Gwydion have numerous exhibitions which would add to the venture. The proceeds could benefit the town!
This could be the solution to the problem and add a little bit more to the visitors experience of Caernarfon.
York does it, why can't we?
Monday, 9 May 2011
Parking Mad!
What I saw this week beggars belief!
The story goes like this......
A visitor parks his car on the Maes and stops a parking warden for assistance.
He asks:
"Where is the Pay and Display machine?" I heard the warden reply. "This is not a car park! This is a pedestrian zone!"
The visitor looked round and you could see in his face that he was indeed confused. He was looking at the 20 or so vehicles parked on the Maes and I bet he was wondering, If this is a no parking zone, then why is the warden not doing his job and booking these cars?
I've said it before and I'll say it again. If Gwynedd wanted the Maes to be car free then they would order their parking wardens to book EVERY car on the Maes.
So why isn't it happening? Can it be because, if they do, then they are cutting off a nice little earner for themselves?
Very soon, drivers would stop parking on the Maes and Gwynedd would lose thousands of pounds a year in parking fines.
By booking a percentage and leaving the rest alone, they ensure a steady return of those who got away.
Can any of you think of a better reason????
I am on record as saying there will be a death on the Maes, if something isn't done about the Maes. I pray to God I am wrong.
The story goes like this......
A visitor parks his car on the Maes and stops a parking warden for assistance.
He asks:
"Where is the Pay and Display machine?" I heard the warden reply. "This is not a car park! This is a pedestrian zone!"
The visitor looked round and you could see in his face that he was indeed confused. He was looking at the 20 or so vehicles parked on the Maes and I bet he was wondering, If this is a no parking zone, then why is the warden not doing his job and booking these cars?
I've said it before and I'll say it again. If Gwynedd wanted the Maes to be car free then they would order their parking wardens to book EVERY car on the Maes.
So why isn't it happening? Can it be because, if they do, then they are cutting off a nice little earner for themselves?
Very soon, drivers would stop parking on the Maes and Gwynedd would lose thousands of pounds a year in parking fines.
By booking a percentage and leaving the rest alone, they ensure a steady return of those who got away.
Can any of you think of a better reason????
I am on record as saying there will be a death on the Maes, if something isn't done about the Maes. I pray to God I am wrong.
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