https://www.anglesey-today.com/anglesey-blog.html The Anglesey Today Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the anglesey-today.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us Anglesey Tue, 1 Oct 2019 04:05:15 -0400 Tue, 1 Oct 2019 04:05:15 -0400 anglesey-today.com https://www.anglesey-today.com/dolphins-spotted-heading-from-moelfre-towards-lligwy.html5d5d88f22a95b114def298f78cfb1edeOne morning approx. 9.30am on 5th June 2017, I set off in my canoe from Lligwy beach and headed for Benllech. As I was coming around the first headland Mon, 7 Aug 2017 16:40:26 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/preserved-crosville-bus-returns-for-anglesey-trips.htmlbb48a5b2eaba3e9f509228d7821ed4d8On Saturday 29 July 2017 we had a great trip round Anglesey, Menai Bridge, Brynsiencyn, Malltraeth, Llangefni, Benllech, Pentraeth, Beaumaris and Penmon. Mon, 31 Jul 2017 15:24:19 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/airships-over-anglesey-project-zero.htmla1bb8374aec97b1d60293bb11f9c4f60 Project Zero History Matters: We want to record any memories, items, postcards, photographs associated with airships and Anglesey as part of a community Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:38:18 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/delsol-delivers-vital-supplies-for-north-wales-farm-vets.htmlc367ca13e25b93e3f7f71c52290daa9dVital supplies for farm vets to keep sheep and other livestock free of potentially lethal parasites are being kept on the road by North Wales delivery Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:20:02 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/5-dolphins-off-point-lynas-lighthouse.html21fd781583a58043bfbb2681c5293808Today (29 Oct) we saw 5-6 dolphins at morning high tide as we walked around Point Lynas Lighthouse. The group included a large pale grey and, we presume, Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:32:00 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/togyg-helfa-gelf-weekend.htmld00f2b7cd64e19c55bb881da821bfeb3A group of artists, who live on Anglesey and in the Bangor area, are threw open their studio doors in Treboth, Bangor, for a weekend of art events, film Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:10:49 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/3-anglesey-blogs.html55fe6c3eb60cfd28274c0a667d2625d7My husband and I have been walking the coastal path over the last year. I'm also part of liverpool rspb and naturally we visted south stack. Please see Fri, 18 Sep 2015 05:54:05 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/tracing-our-family-tree-on-parys-mountain.htmlcefd553e548ad8e5b918fe9825eceb7eMy sisters and I visited Anglesey last week for the first time to find the home of my Grandmother Jane T Jones, near Parys Mountain. Born 1895, her father Sat, 4 Jul 2015 07:29:39 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/christine-garwood-art-and-landscape-walks.htmlbdfd322a9381f431d87c360ae47b979aArtist Christine Garwood will be the tutor on two sketching walks and will be welcoming visitors to her unique studio in Malltraeth during the Anglesey Wed, 6 May 2015 04:20:12 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/menai-heating-boiler-and-renewables-installer-of-the-year-2015.html2963ed22fdffb9b5e8e2738c6e1a4063An Anglesey company, Menai Heating Ltd, has won the Boiler and Renewables Installer of the Year, Wales, at the Green Deal Awards held in Cardiff this week. Thu, 19 Mar 2015 03:53:59 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/dance-classes-menai-bridge-and-bangor-spring-2015.htmld9880ea7cd204b65ca34bc997a437cd0Latest dance news from Helen McGreary on Anglesey for Spring 2015. Get ready to dance! Zumba, Lindy Hop, and Swing Jive. Swing Jive (Lindy Hop) Workshops, Tue, 17 Mar 2015 18:41:03 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/do-you-want-to-spot-dolphins-how-to-get-involved.html739972c3202c46d473c5ba80cc067781If you're interested in getting involved with dolphins spotting yourself after reading this, you're in luck! The Sea Watch Foundation is looking to recruit Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:27:12 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/wind-turbines-fund-helps-amlwch-judo-juniors.html3852bbf192610fb09ef8006c8ae763b4A community benefit fund from wind turbines at Ysgellog Farm is helping a judo club in its search for young members. The Amlwch Judo Club realised they Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:08:54 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/ribride-duck-race-winners.htmla5ebae3011a12b36be73e93d79aae427The team at RIBRIDE Adventure Boat Tours have raised £900 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The local prize sponsors enabled the team to give four prizes Wed, 29 Oct 2014 07:51:40 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/1000-duck-race-menai-bridges-31-august-2014.htmlea87ef1d166a7fda5cc98b682bdbe610A thousand yellow plastic ducks will be thrown into the Menai Strait in ‘The Inaugural Duck Race’, to be held between the bridges on Sunday, 31 August Sun, 17 Aug 2014 07:27:05 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/take-part-in-arthritis-research-at-bangor-university.html77821d459656ff73961db23c6d10b5c7The School of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Bangor University would like to invite you to take part in our research study. We are looking for people Sun, 3 Aug 2014 08:04:58 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/beaumaris-festival-22-to-29-may-2014-featured-artists.htmlaea63af9f25530bda360c1b927f7bdbcAmid the twenty-four events at this year’s Gŵyl Beaumaris Festival, Thursday 22 May to Thursday 29 May, there is a Festival art exhibition at the Beaumaris Tue, 20 May 2014 12:29:47 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/inspired-island-competition-winners-relax-and-smile.html761be89c0fa0c5a868e93b1b4a7928f0When competition winners came for their prize weekend on Anglesey (9-11 may 2014), the highlights were the people, the place, the natural environment and Tue, 20 May 2014 11:58:11 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/beaumaris-festival-22-to-29-may-2014-martin-james-bartlett.html157eff0add00d7147def2c3883e6333cThe world comes to Beaumaris during the annual arts festival held in beautiful Beaumaris on the Isle of Anglesey. An outstanding array of events has been Thu, 8 May 2014 12:19:16 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/anglesey-arts-weeks-open-2014.html5afbc8ca2dfad33baa1f38b186f6897dAnglesey artists throw open their doors, 12 to 27 April 2014, for the eleventh year this Easter. It is a special time on Anglesey when artists and craftspeople Wed, 9 Apr 2014 16:10:47 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/the-crossfit-place-gaerwen-free-taster-afternoon.htmlfe00b7e6c4e4bad1aa340081f0021fb5When Phil Brown, a sports and remedial massage therapist, discovered CrossFit, he realised that it was the perfect programme for improving his clients Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:24:56 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/just-ask-wales-attracting-inward-investment.htmlf3bfc615bdc5099846c25bcba2d0be1bThe Welsh Government launches “Just Ask Wales”. This is a clear message to attract inward investment into Wales to create jobs and economic growth. Wales Tue, 14 Jan 2014 11:50:59 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/storm-seas-anglesey-coast-january-2014.html55db472f466a60abc8723eff084f052dThe stormy weather continues across Wales and here on Anglesey island, North Wales, big seas surged along the south west coast. Here is a clip of the Sun, 5 Jan 2014 10:15:12 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/wylfa-newydd-in-uk-infrastructure-plan.html307b302d05498fee5d6940c0f493c028The UK government has announced that Wylfa Newydd, the nuclear reactor new build on Anglesey, among its projects in a 20 year infrastructure plan. Likely Wed, 4 Dec 2013 09:58:01 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/local-snow-company-helps-football-team-travel.htmld2e9ed15d9998e2ed0a1c4947b298382A Welsh, community-based football team was recently facing the unwelcome prospect of being stranded without transport to a much-anticipated football match Wed, 4 Dec 2013 07:33:03 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/encouraging-young-people-to-enjoy-winter-sports.html7bbcf1ecb5af5eb1f4d8dc3137fcf9baWelsh specialist winter sports tour operator, Absolutely Snow, recently raised more than £4,000 in support of Snow-Camp, an innovative youth charity that Thu, 14 Nov 2013 06:20:19 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/your-healthy-lunchtime-sandwich-to-buy-or-not-to-buy.html0c8b873f826e9cce87f73233b9f2a014The average shop-bought or supermarket sandwich triangles contain lots of bread and not a lotta filling. They also add up in calorie value - OK calories Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:26:16 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/anglesey-turbines-outstanding-green-project.html8478e9501bb28eeaf04640de28fc5409The Ysgellog Farm wind turbines on Anglesey are the most Outstanding Green Energy Project in Wales, as Airvolution Energy Ltd receives the top award at Thu, 24 Oct 2013 17:19:40 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/anglesey-arts-weeks-call-for-artists.htmld33fc59b8ae9216c2cffa688995edc7bThe Anglesey Arts Forum team is encouraging artists from Anglesey to join the prestigious Open Studios and Galleries in 2014. A wide range of talented Tue, 22 Oct 2013 13:34:35 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/anglesey-blog.html#Prince-William-Says-Farewell-to-RAF-Valleya4ceecff10308ec57dd06c5816f9fe77Prince William has ended his 3 year search and rescue duties at RAF Valley on Anglesey, an island which has been an "immensely special place for us both." He is expected to return to London where he can carry out more Royal duties to support the Queen. Fri, 13 Sep 2013 05:19:50 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/william-and-kate-start-ring-ofire-marathon.htmle1c09fc00f7e0934e3fdf82b8da886fdPrince William and his wife Catherine have attended the start of Ring O'Fire, a coastal marathon around Anglesey, in what may be their last public engagement Fri, 30 Aug 2013 12:08:01 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/anglesey-drama-festival-march-2014.html19acc30c705b9a94b5258c6d46be9207The Anglesey Drama Festival is a one act play festival founded in 2003 and takes place every March in St Mary's Hall Holyhead The Festival brings together Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:17:00 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/cloud-dragons-and-jet-lag.html6b3bfa09f99732dc88e07dd9ac3b8f0dDaylight bounced off the starboard wing, reflecting its way through our cabin as we banked over in the turns leading up to final approach. Dropping through Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:09:17 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/cloud-dragons-and-jet-lag.html7feb8a749aea704aef19d030ba74c7faA New Zealand family's account of their visit to Anglesey, while on a two-year round the world trip, starting with a description of their arrival at Manchester. They go on to visit Beaumaris Castle, among other island attractions. Wed, 28 Aug 2013 11:01:40 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/listen-community-voice-initiative-on-anglesey.html0af2094821bae9e67ef8bf5bbcef7fcdMy name is Kathy Slinn, I am interested in reaching people on Anglesey who are disabled or have long term health conditions. I work on the ‘Listen’ Community Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:53:04 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/anglesey-blog.html#Prince-William-Anglesey-Show-14-August-2013b4612bcc9ee415f160dc0739454773cbPrince William said jokingly that his son George is "loud but extremely good looking." With his Search and Rescue training at RAF Valley ending next month, this was a farewell speech. He said both he and Katherine will "miss [Anglesey] terribly....and it will always be an immensely special place for us both." Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:28:07 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/island-seawake-boats-holiday-alternative.html540ccd3f9db50e91347dc37afbcd8164A celebratory festival of all water-based activities is the perfect opportunity to find out about the affordable alternative to powerboat ownership – the Wed, 24 Jul 2013 12:14:52 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/island-artist-with-canaletto-and-kyffin-williams-in-venezia.htmlba59d92ceb9a45400207c97ab0447ccbAnglesey artist Helen Grove-White has been chosen to display her contemporary art works alongside the new exhibition, Venezia, which features the late Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:31:41 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/anglesey-contractors-key-to-amlwch-wind-turbine-construction1.htmld9ab54ebe83e0abdb8cfad1e882a4659The two new wind turbines at Ysgellog Farm on Anglesey are turning thanks to Welsh and Anglesey businesses. Final analysis of the figures has shown that Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:48:51 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/things-i-forgot-i-remembered-hugh-hughes.htmldaa6fbaec8444e50dc5b52cdf7edc3ddArtist Hugh Hughes, returns to his native Anglesey, with Things I Forgot I Remembered, a National Theatre Wales (NTW) co-production with HoiPolloi. Saving Wed, 29 May 2013 12:22:39 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/burlesque-dance-and-zumba-fitness-classes-on-anglesey.html4ef07d4ce02cac96694bcc9ba262eb6fGet yourself into shape with ZUMBA dance-fitness, Samba, Salsa, Reggaeton, Hip Hop, and Bollywood on Anglesey and the Bangor area. All ages and levels Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:38:06 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/carloe-randall-fine-art-etchings-pwllfanogl-nr-llanfairpwll.html8055cff238b3a5bc1c24377ac0d74044Visitors are flocking to Anglesey this Easter to enjoy meeting artists in their studios. Over Easter, 57 artists and 8 galleries throw open their doors Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:04:37 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/kriket-broadhurst-jewellery-designermaker-beaumaris-anglesey.htmlaabc0cf724b5f3b4d27f0f46d25a86d9Living, working and designing in Wales are the biggest influence on Australian-born jewellery designer-maker Kriket Broadhurst. Her unique studio in Beaumaris Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:55:33 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/richard-daniels-studio-potter-carreglefn-anglesey.htmlfe90bf4fd1a904f16ca402d8a475ea74For studio potter Richard Daniels of Creigiau Mawr Pottery, in Carreglefn near Cemaes, the Isle of Anglesey provides not only the inspiration but also Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:34:44 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/island-arts-weeks-open-studios-galleries-2013.html82dde1fb3f1fad9902413de7f3c5f204This Easter, Anglesey Arts Forum is celebrating the tenth year when artists and craftspeople open their studios and galleries to visitors. Don’t feel Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:24:36 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/island-arts-week-2013-gill-jones-photographer.htmla948fc06f709aa83b7b90a74c8c4ea52The development of digital photography has shaped Anglesey photographer Gill Jones as she embraces technology to create new work for the Anglesey Arts Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:44:19 -0400 https://www.anglesey-today.com/island-familys-liverpool-roots.html8f002d84c82dc6dba8dd6ae65e7383f7If your readers want to research their family ancestry, they can do so by starting their search on records about Anglesey. I discovered a lot more information Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:41:17 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/discovering-my-ancestry-on-anglesey.html231fe19ac1ec218e5b26eeb8848f256dAnglesey will always be the place to relax and find myself. I never understood why i have over the years found myself akin to lovely island, that was Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:25:57 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/say-no-to-wylfa-nuclear.htmld29a0eb621a57b64610bdb6c12773d61The tourism industry on Anglesey can generate more income if there is not a new power station. Not only does a power station create tremendous chaos during Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:19:15 -0500 https://www.anglesey-today.com/jacquie-myrtle-21-years-of-community-arts-holyhead.html702c0b2a5a777fdd8e75effc27dfeeedArtist Jacquie Myrtle is celebrating 21 years of creating art on Anglesey and her involvement with the Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead, and the Anglesey Arts Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:52:07 -0400