Anglesey Today Blog

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

Aug 2, Holiday Cottage, Newborough, Southwest Anglesey

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:21:22 GMT

Are you looking for a holiday cottage near Newborough, south west Anglesey? You could stay Stay at Stick Cottage, Dwyran! Stick Cottage is a sensitively

Jul 22, Singing Workshop, St Andrew's Church, Benllech

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:40:45 GMT

Come along and sing in Anglesey on August 27th, 2011. Voice coaches Petra Lloyd Davies and Gareth Perkins will be holding another workshop for all singers

Jul 21, Island Farms Power Plant Plans

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:21:21 GMT

Farms on Anglesey, the Energy Island, are to become prototype mini-power stations, according to plans put forward by the local authority. The idea is

Jul 20, Holyhead Maritime Festival, Leisure, History

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:43:43 GMT

Come and experience the Holyhead Maritime Festival on the last weekend of July, starting with a Grease Tribute at Holyhead Railway Club on Friday , 29

Jul 18, Fukushima was ok, was it?

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:45:48 GMT

Fukushima,Japan went into meltdown, it didn’t survive either the quake or tidal wave. Wilfa B will not solve the lack of jobs on the Island. Anglesey

Jul 18, Bangor Rotary Club Country Fayre

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:38:32 GMT

The Bangor Rotary Club is holding its 25th aniversary country fayre on the 31st July 2011 at Wern Farm Pentraeth Anglesey. Fun for all the family from

Jul 13, End of Wylfa B?

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:15:47 GMT

There is a possibility that Wylfa B, considered crucial to Anglesey's economic recovery, may never be completed, according to Sueddeutsche Zeitung, Germany.

Jul 12, Kids Go Free on Ireland Ferry

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:59:24 GMT

Kids go FREE on every Stenaline ferry sailing between Holyhead and Dublin and Dun Laoghaire this summer, for travellers by car. Also, if you are travelling by ferry to Ireland from Fishguard or Stranraer as a car passenger, your kids can go free. Equally, for car travellers to Britain on Stenaline ferries from Belfast, Dublin, Dun Laoghaire and Rosslare, children can go free. There is also free WiFi, free movies and Curious George for the kids. You need to book below by 15 July.

Jul 11, My Anglesey Coastal Walk May 2010

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:34:00 GMT

I visited the island of Anglesey for a short weekend break in November 2009 and bought a copy of the guidebook as I was interested in long distance hikes.

Jul 4, Dolphins off Silver Bay

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:21:50 GMT

Spotted two dolphins off Silver Bay, Anglesey, about 9.00am on Saturday 2nd July 2011. Jumping in the bay for about 5 minutes then off into the distance. Great sight. By Steve F. Thanks Steve, for more stories and sightings of dolphins see link below.

Jul 2, Anglesey International Market Launch

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:45:53 GMT

Island towns of Llangefni, Menai Bridge and Beaumaris will host first-ever International Market on Anglesey in a weeks time. Llangefni will host the market

Jun 29, MAGICAL PENMON DAY OUT

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:07:47 GMT

A good friend asked me if I’d been to Penmon Point on Anglesey. I said “never heard of it.” He said “You don’t know what you are missing.” So on Sunday

Jun 26, Wylfa B Island Benefit a Must

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:36:18 GMT

Most of the argument so far has only concentrated on Wylfa B, yes or no. Lots of valid concerns over nuclear and opinions on wind and other renewables.

Jun 26, Beautiful Penmon revisited June 2011

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:32:17 GMT

Told you we'd be back at Penmon! The weather wasn't as good as last June but once again this corner of Anglesey didn't disappoint. I know that some

Jun 24, Huhne Confirms Wylfa Suitable For New Build

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:44:45 GMT

Energy Secretary Chris Huhne yesterday confirmed in Parliament that Wylfa is one of eight sites considered suitable for new nuclear build by 2025. While

Jun 20, Dolphins in Treaddur Bay

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:44:06 GMT

Image our delight today, when sitting on Treadour Bay beach we noticed a dolphin very close to shore leaping in and out of the waves. It was then joined

Jun 16, Fukushima Wylfa B Cost Impact Minimal

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:39:32 GMT

According to Horizon Nuclear Power, UK nuclear build costs are unlikely to rise much due to probable new measures to be introduced following the Fukushima

Jun 7, Penmon last June

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:46:18 GMT

Having visited Anglesey for many years in childhood we returned last year to find this hidden gem. A beautiful June day and what a find. The Priory

May 31, Let island be green energy leader

Tue, 31 May 2011 10:35:13 GMT

Why can we not harness the natural resources of Anglesey? We could become a leading light in wind and wave generation of energy, also in the conservation

May 19, Holyhead Holiday Park Jobs Hope

Thu, 19 May 2011 10:09:50 GMT

Up to 600 jobs may be created near Holyhead with proposals by Land and Lakes Ltd. to develop a holiday park on land currently owned by Anglesey Aluminium

May 10, William and Kate Secret Island Honeymoon

Tue, 10 May 2011 17:29:38 GMT

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have left their island paradise of Anglesey to start their delayed honeymoon in the Seychelles. Less than a week after