Coastal Musings

Hi Everyone

Attached reminder of lovely sailing days around Anglesey.  August was a bit of a horror but with hurricane Bill out of the way September/October is proving to be kinder.  I can’t promise but predictions are for fairer weather so if you want some precious sailing days before winter conditions arrive contact me please.

I will be happy to discuss terms with anyone wishing to take up a spare place to make up the full RYA compliment of five students to one instructor on any courses.

Call any time

Best wishes

David

The new building on the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is opening soon.  The formal opening will be on the 12th June.

Trains are expected to reach the Summit by Mid June.  

The new visitor centre is a unique designed structure built of granite with large views from the “window on the world” wall of glass which makes up the front of the centre.  It acts as a terminus for the Snowdon Mountain Railway providing refreshment facilities, toilets and interpretation of the mountain, its history and ways to enjoy it.  Much of the interpretation is built into the structure.

Lines of poetry from the former National Poet of Wales, Gwyn Thomas, are also built into the building which will at last provide a suitable structure as the highest building in Wales and England.

Classic Cars - Saturday 13th June 2009

Come and see a magnificent selection of the finest and rare Classic Cars in North Wales - and why take a ride on the railway and see Hafod Eryri, the New Snowdon Summit Visitor Centre. On Saturday 13th June, members of the North Wales Automobile Car Club will be exhibiting their excellent cars at Llanberis Station. 

 Penmaenmawr beach is about to become a hive of activity and highlight of the 2009 Thunder Tour; a weekend filled with action-packed entertainment on and off the water showcasing the worlds largest power boating community and much more.Thundercat Racing; Thunderbolt Racing; ThunderKids; ‘Have a go’ sailing and powerboating; Jet Ski Demonstrations; Wind and kite surfing plus lots more.

On the water action:

 ‘Have a go’ kite activities; Rugby 7’s; Dog rescue and advanced mountain safety www.thundercatracing.co.uk

On the land action:

 demonstrations; Food & Craft village; mystic meg to tattoo parlour; graffiti artists to W.I; Adrenaline funfair; Live music and Bar.

Saturday night will see the 20th celebration of the Penmaenmawr Promenade and 5 years of being awarded the blue flag with the ‘Party on the Prom’ Live music and bar… Public transport will be provided via trains, buses and Park & Ride schemes to help elevate traffic congestion. Keep watching the www.thundercatracing.co.uk website for up to date details.

Would you like to be involved? Would you like to be part of the Community? Get involved and give something back to your community for more information please visit: 

 Thunder Tour has had a fantastic welcome by the North Wales community especially around Penmaenmawr, Conwy and Llandudno! The whole weekend will focus on all aspects of the community, their fantastic talented artists, sportsmen and women, food and funfairs. There is something for everyone a weekend ‘definitely not to miss!’

During two weeks in June 2009, the British Geological Survey will carry out a low level airborne survey of Anglesey and north east Gwynedd around Bangor and Caernarfon, North Wales. The aircraft used will be a De Havilland Twin Otter with a distinctive red and white striped tail-plane and registration OH-KOG. It will fly along a regular series of lines 200 metres (656 ft) apart, oriented north-south and at a height no lower than 56 metres (185 ft) as it gathers information on the local geology and environment. The aircraft will be based at Caernarfon Airfield for the duration of the 2-week long survey.

The most important measurements in this particular survey will be made with an electromagnetic system; this records variations of electrical conductivity in the shallow earth which may reflect land quality. The plane’s other sensors measure magnetism, which can indicate rock type and structure, and natural gamma spectrometry, which reflects mainly the type and condition of the soils.

David Schofield, senior geologist at the British Geological Survey said: “Anglesey has been the subject of geological controversy from the earliest days of the geological sciences. Some of the oldest rock in the British Isles, south of the Scottish Highlands are preserved on Anglesey and the island has long been considered by scientists as a ‘test-bed’ for understanding the processes by which the fundamental building blocks of southern Britain were assembled.”

“The most recent geological survey was published in 1920, however significant advances in geological sciences and a large body of research carried out on the island have necessitated this new survey. Our mapping team will be using all the modern techniques available to bring the map up to a modern standard. Of these, the airborne survey will probably provide one of the most significant new datasets for interpreting the geology.”

The weather for bank holiday weekend is looking promising in North Wales. Don’t miss out on some of our fabulous offers that we currently have on in our special offers section at www.coastalholidays.net

There is so much to do in North Wales for all ages and abilities so don’t miss out. Come and join in and experience a beautiful holiday in North Wales!

Please check out our special offers section for all our special offers and discounts! We have some fantastic savings on self catering property in Anglesey and the Pen Lleyn. Book now to avoid disappointment!

At Coastal we have new properties for you to look at. Our portfolio is growing all the time with a diverse range of homes for all to enjoy.

Let us tailor a break for you, all our staff know the area inside out and are only too happy to guide you to the right choice.

Last weekend, the Welsh Highland Railway held its annual beer tasting event at Dinas outside Caernarfon. A good time was had by all with Lynn chatting to the opera singer Bryn Terfel who lives down the road.

The railway operates from Porthmadog and Caernarfon and is a great way to see Snowdonia.

A glorious day on Anglesey and most of North Wales, so call us to book at break at half term. Bookings are increasing every day and we have a rew vacancies left.