Anglesey Today Blog

May 13, Island Junior Journalist and Photojournalist Competition

Sun, 13 May 2012 22:27:00 GMT

The Kaya Festival team are launching an exciting competition with a local newspaper to find three ‘Junior Journalists’ and three ‘Junior Photojournalists’

May 10, A Taste of the Kaya Festival, Vaynol Estate, 1–3 June

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:09:16 GMT

The sounds and flavours of Africa and the Caribbean Islands came to Bangor today. Organisers of Kaya Festival, a new music festival coming to the Vaynol

May 1, China Targets Horizon Wylfa Project

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:25:18 GMT

Chinese backed State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation is understood to have expressed interest in Horizon and the stalled Wylfa B project on Anglesey.

Apr 27, Island Nuclear Workers Retraining Boost

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:46:28 GMT

The Welsh Government is providing £4m to help Anglesey and North West Wales adjust to the closure of Wylfa nuclear power station at Cemaes. Welsh Government

Apr 19, Bin Dog Poo Bags Benllech Beach

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:53:31 GMT

Dog walkers on Benllech beach, Anglesey were given a free pack of dog poo bags last week when the sun shone over the Easter break. Taking the lead in

Apr 16, Tre-Ysgawen Biomass Investment, Energy Island Boost

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 10:57:46 GMT

Tre-ysgawen Hall, the 4-Star Hotel and Spa on Anglesey, has invested in an on-site biomass plant to slash its energy costs. The top hotel and Spa at Capel

Apr 5, 57 Anglesey Artists and 8 Galleries

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:18:07 GMT

During the Anglesey Open Studios and Galleries Weeks, don’t miss a fantastic opportunity to visit 57 artists in their studios, and 8 galleries during the

Apr 4, Open Mic Idea Jams Inventorium North Wales

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:23:04 GMT

The first Welsh Open Mic Idea Jam takes place in Fat Cat, Bangor on Tuesday 17th April, helping make innovative ideas profitable. Inventorium is bringing

Mar 29, Anglesey site search update

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:46:15 GMT

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Mar 29, Latest: Wylfa B Nuclear Plans in Doubt

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:38:31 GMT

RWE and E.ON have dropped their plans for new nuclear build in Britain, putting at risk potentially thousands of jobs on Anglesey....

Mar 27, New Work Connections Island Opportunites

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:36:00 GMT

A new EU funded intitiative is launching soon on the island to help people into skills training and employment. Anglesey New Work Connections will be

Mar 27, Art at the End of the Arrow

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:55:20 GMT

Open Studios and Galleries Weeks: 31 March – 15 April 2012. During the Anglesey Open Studios and Galleries Weeks, beginning on Saturday, you have a fantastic

Mar 17, Peaceful Penmon Priory Inspires a Deepening Faith

Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:47:34 GMT

I first visited Penmon Priory on Anglesey during a period of stress and uncertainty in 2006, and now as I look back in 2012 that visit was to lead to peace,

Mar 16, The Artistic Heart of Anglesey

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:13:24 GMT

Open Studios and Galleries Weeks: 31 March – 15 April 2012. Artist Anwen Roberts has the landscape and culture of Anglesey at the heart of her endeavour.

Mar 5, Anglesey Arts Weeks Guide, Open Studios and Galleries Weeks 2012

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:38:08 GMT

The biggest number of free events on Anglesey launches this week with publication of the new 2012 Open Studios and Galleries Weeks Guide. This year a

Mar 4, Great Day Out South Stack

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:28:43 GMT

Last Saturday my wife and myself decided to drive to Anglesey. Not sure where we will end up, but on the way we made our mind up and South Stack it was

Mar 3, Hamleta, Shakespeare Rocks in Beaumaris

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:26:04 GMT

Shakespeare's Hamlet, the rock version, Hamleta, in Beaumaris, Anglesey. Come along and experience this new genre on 8,9 and 10th March. This year SODA

Mar 3, Holidays at Lligwy on Anglesey

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 22:22:46 GMT

We have had over 22 years of holidays on the fantastic part of wales there is always somethng to see and go. Good eating out like the pilot boat house

Feb 16, Island Latin American Dance Classes Launch

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:55:47 GMT

Come and enjoy some Latin American and Ballroom dancing at Llangaffo on Anglesey during these cold winter months. It's perfect for keeping warm and getting

Feb 15, The Walk, Helping Anglesey’s Vulnerable Young People

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:47:53 GMT

The High Sheriff of Anglesey and Gwynedd, Professor Robin Grove-White, launched his campaign The Walk this week to raise funds for organisations supporting

Feb 13, Nutrition Profiling Opportunity in Holyhead

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:27:44 GMT

We now offer Nutrition Profiling for families on Anglesey who would like to benefit from this very helpful healthy living service. The consultations

Jan 26, Wylfa Land Grab Questionable

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:32:10 GMT

Personally I think having a nuclear power plant at Wylfa on Anglesey is a very good idea as it is a very cost effective source of electricity. Although

Jan 19, People For Wylfa B

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:06:14 GMT

There are often need for compromises and I think that on balance Wylfa B should go ahead. Nuclear technology is now much safer than it used to be and

Jan 19, Help Find Old Anglesey Friend

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:33:23 GMT

I wonder if you can help me? For some time I have been trying to find an old Anglesey friend of mine who was last known to be living in Menai Bridge.

Jan 2, Menai Bridge Scouts Guides Latest

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:27:33 GMT

Following a major rebuilding project costing over 350,000, Scouts & Guides in Menai Bridge are delighted with their new building in Ffordd Cambria, near

Dec 20, Save Penrhos Nature Reserve from Development

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:05:33 GMT

Penrhos Nature Reserve (coastal Park) Holyhead is under threat from property developers, Land and Lakes Limited. The community has used the Penrhos Nature

Nov 28, Economy Needs Infrastructure Boost Says First Minister

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:23:55 GMT

Welsh Labour's First Minister Carwyn Jones has called on the Tory-led UK Government to come up with a new approach to create jobs and growth in economy

Nov 28, Marine Moustaches, Menai Bridge

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:54:09 GMT

On a blustery morning on 24th November in Menai Bridge, a flotilla of moustaches appeared from the Menai Strait to support Movember (the month formerly

Nov 25, Menai Bridge Winter Festival 15 December 2011

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:26:24 GMT

Come along and enjoy the Forest Winter Wonderland at Menai Bridge on Anglesey on 15 December, between 4 and 8 pm. Menai Bridge is gearing up for one of

Nov 15, Wylfa Reactor Extension to 2014

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:50:22 GMT

The present Wylfa Nucleart Power Station on Anglesey could get an extension of its life to 2014, which would reduce the time between shut down and bringing

Nov 11, First Minister Opens Island Energy Centre

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:54:48 GMT

A brand new, low carbon energy training campus in Llangefni on Anglesey has been opened by Wales First Minister Carwyn Jones, with the capacity to train

Nov 8, Amlwch Gardeners Runners Up in National Competition

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:50:01 GMT

The Amlwch Community Gardening Club is one of the runners up in the Gardening Against The Odds Awards, a national programme organised by The Conservation

Oct 27, First Minister's China links in Beijing

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:14:15 GMT

Welsh Labour's First Minister Carwyn Jones signs a new co-operation agreement with Beijing area before meeting senior Chinese Government representatives

Oct 26, Horizon Nuclear Equity for Cash Offer

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:56:09 GMT

Horizon, the consortium planning to build Wylfa B on Anglesey, is considering a cash injection for an equity stake in the project, according to the FT.

Oct 21, No Active Subduction Zones Near Wylfa

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:40:12 GMT

Atomic power is the only practical way of generating the large amount CO2 free electricity needed in the UK. Unlike Japan, the UK including Wylfa on

Oct 17, Could E.ON End Horizon Wylfa B Plans?

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:48:58 GMT

Could German energy giant E.ON follow RWE's recent example and look to exit nuclear new build in Britain? Where would such a major strategic decision

Oct 14, Skerries Tidal Energy Lease Granted

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:18:52 GMT

The Crown Estate agrees the essential lease for the Skerries Tidal Stream Array off the west Anglesey coast, giving the green light to SeaGeneration (Wales)to

Oct 11, Jobs Growth Wales New Opportunities Announced

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:43:41 GMT

A £75 million JOBS GROWTH WALES Scheme which will create 12,000 jobs is announced by the Labour Welsh Government. This will see 4,000 new jobs created

Oct 7, RWE Horizon Exit Wylfa B Threat

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:46:04 GMT

Is German energy utility RWE considering pulling out of its Horizon Nuclear Power joint venture with E.ON, which includes building Wylfa B on Anglesey?

Oct 6, Lateral Power Welsh Eco Park Ambition

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:30:14 GMT

Lateral Power Limited is the preferred bidder for developing an innovative Eco Park on the Anglesey Aluminium (AAM)smelter site at Holyhead, with the potential

Sep 23, Let Us Generate Own Power on Anglesey

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 11:59:53 GMT

Nuclear power is a short sighted option.You can not get away from the waste issue. Those who want it are blinkered. It's lazy to expect or take for granted

Sep 21, Island Recruitment Firm Secures Rail Facilities Contract

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:44:00 GMT

Anglesey Construction Recruitment Agency wins Contract with Liverpool-based Rail Company, Arm 4 Construction Ltd. The contract involves Anglesey Recruitment

Sep 20, Beaumaris Civil Wedding Venue Option

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:50:07 GMT

My fiancee and I were in Beaumaris a few weeks ago on a Saturday morning and noticed that there was a wedding taking place at the David Hughes Centre.

Sep 20, Fly my RV9 to Valley Airport

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:32:39 GMT

I would like to fly my RV 9 into Valley or Mona airfield - please can you tell me if this is possible - preferably on a week day and how much it would cost? Can anyone help? Bridget Haines, UK

Sep 20, Island Business NNB Opportunities

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:14:55 GMT

Significant opportunities await small and medium enterprises (SME) on Anglesey with nuclear new build at Wylfa B on the horizon. A special presentation

Sep 19, Holyhead Biomass Plant Gets DECC Approval

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:11:55 GMT

Approval has been given for a 299MW biomass plant application on the former Anglesey Alumninium site at Holyhead by the UK Department for Energy and Climate

Sep 9, Zumba, Dance Classes on Anglesey

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:25:41 GMT

Here's all the latest Dance Classes, including Zumba, you can join in Anglesey and Bangor area. You can join any week! ZUMBA DANCE FITNESS Mixing Latin,

Sep 8, Help Renew Wedding Vows on Island Church

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:34:51 GMT

Renewing wedding vows at Llanbadrig Church near Cemaes on Anglesey would be dream come true for married couple with fond memories of the area. Hi, early

Sep 3, Ronan Keating Team Completes Charity Swim

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 09:37:12 GMT

Ronan Keating and a team of celebrities and top swimmers have completed the gruelling 57 mile charity relay swim across the Irish Sea from Holyhead, Anglesey, arriving south of Dublin on Thursday morning. The team of swimmers included Pamela Stephenson, Jason Bradbury, Jenny Frost and Olympic medal winning swimmer Steve Parry. They completed the Irish Sea crossing, during which they faced and overcame the challenges of jelly fish, in 35 hours and 19 minutes, touching land just north of Wicklow at around 8.20 on Thursday, 1 September. Ronan Keating and his team, also supported by Sir Richard Branson, planned to raise around £1 million for the charity Cancer Research UK.

Aug 30, Island a Geologist's Paradise

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:56:51 GMT

A new book celebrates Wales and Anglesey as a Geologist's Paradise. Wales is a geologist's paradise, according to author Chris Fletcher. His new book