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WWW V I S I T L LANDUDNO O RG UK
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Dewch i Landudno arsquor fro i fwynhau traethau a golygfeyddgodidog arfordir gogledd Cymru A thra rydych chi yma betham adeiladu castell tywod a bwyta pysgod a sglodion go iawnOnd wrth irsquor gaeaf ddynesu peidiwch acirc mynd yn bell Mae ynaddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud trwyrsquor flwyddyngan gynnwys ymweld acirc rhai o ddigwyddiadau gorau Cymrufel Gwledd Conwy a Ffair Nadolig Llandudno ndash a fydd yn siwr
o godirsquoch hwyl yn ystod y gaeaf Mae rhywbeth yma at ddantpawb beth bynnag eich cyllideb Mae ein hanes unigryw ynmynd acirc chi o Oes Fictoria ar y pier irsquor Oesoedd Canol yng
Nghastell Conwy ac yna irsquor Oes Efydd yn y mwyngloddiaucopr Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am fynd i VenueCymru i fwynhau perfformiad Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru neui chwerthin yng nghwmni digrifwyr gorau Prydain Fel arallbeth am i chi fynd i weld beth a welwch chi ar y Gogarth hafanbywyd gwyllt ar gwr y dref
Glaw neu hindda mi gewch chi groeso cynnes yn Llandudnobob tro
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Visit Llandudno and the North Wales Coast and yoursquoll be treated tothe best of the British seaside beaches sea views sand castles and
proper fish and chips But when the deck chairs get packed awaywe donrsquot go into hibernation Therersquos plenty to keep you busy allyear round including some of Walesrsquo best events ndash from GwleddConwy Feast in October to Llandudnorsquos Christmas Fayre ndash allguaranteed to warm up the chilly months Wersquove something for alltastes and pockets too Our unique history ranges from the old atLlandudnorsquos Victorian pier the very old at Conwyrsquos medieval castleand town walls to the downright ancient at the Bronze Age coppermines Let the Welsh National Opera put a song in your heart whileBritainrsquos top stand-up comedians provide the belly laughs at VenueCymru Or explore the wild and woolly Green Flag landscapes ofThe Great Orme a coastal haven for wildlife on the edge of town
Whether the season calls for flip flops or wellies Llandudno isready with a big Welsh welcome
Llandudno
4 Great breaks
8 Walk this way
Conwy amp Conwy Valley heritage
9 Princes poems and parapets
Around the bay
14 3 days to get the most from the coast
Natural environment
16 Itrsquos in our nature
Gardens and green spaces
18 It takes time
Activities
20 Coastal adventures
21 The golf coast
23 Walks wheels and water
24 Outdoor adventures in
Conwy Valley amp Snowdonia
Food and drink
25 Add some local flavour
Events
28 Whatrsquos on in 2013
Places to visit
32 Attractions amp entertainment
A guide to the accommodation
34 Gradings amp colour code summary
Find a place to stay
36 A-Z list of accommodation
37 Symbols key
39 From basic to blow the budget
Walesrsquos holiday areas
61 Brochure request
Find your way
62 Street maps
Closer than you think
66 Travel and county map
Tourist Information Centres
Back cover - contact the people in
the know
V i e w f r o m t h
e s i t e o f D e g a n w y C a s t l e ( K i r a n R i d l e y )
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G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
Hop aboard the vintage tramway which
has been charming passengers since 1902Painstakingly restored to its former glory
itrsquos the only cable-hauled tramway runningon British public roads today and is stillone of our favourite ways to get to the top
of the Great Orme from where on a clearday you can see as far as the Isle of Man
Blackpool and the Lake District
For a quick descent of the Great OrmeLlandudno Ski Slope and SnowboardCentre has a PermaSnow ski slope with
spectacular views over Llandudno Bay andthe longest toboggan run in Britain Open
all year and floodlit on winter eveningsexpert tuition in all kinds of winter sports
is available children from the age of fourcan try skiing and tobogganing while theover tens can have a go at snowboarding
Parents can test their own ski skills orwatch from the sidelines Apreacutes ski food
and drink are served at the Alpine Lodge
Dating back 4000 years (thatrsquos 2000
years before the Roman invasion) anddug out with just stone and bone tools
The Great Orme Ancient Mines are theworldrsquos largest Bronze Age Copper Mines
Since their discovery excavation workhas been slowly uncovering tunnels andsurface landscape and members of the
excavation team are on hand to answeryour questions as you take the self-guided
tour of the tunnels and prehistoric cavern
Walk around Llandudno town centre
and you might notice the woodensculptures of characters from the Alice
in Wonderland stories Creations ofCarmarthen-based sculptor SimonHedger they form part of The Alice Trail
celebrating the townrsquos links with authorLewis Carroll which is due for completion
in 2014 and will feature more than 40points of interest throughout the town
wwwwonderlandcouk
Open all year Bodafon Farm Park is abig working farm where you can meet
and feed the animals Residents includeHighland cattle fallow deer pygmy
goats and a Welsh Boar called Boris who
ploughed an entire field with his noseTake the farm trail and explore on foot
or hitch a ride on the tractor and trailerto make sure you donrsquot miss anything
Running alongside North Shore beach
is the elegant Victorian promenadewith its pastel-painted seafront hotels
Yoursquoll find all the ingredients of a goodold fashioned seaside holiday at Walesrsquolongest pier sticks of rock postcards
and amusement arcades and nearbyProfessor Codmanrsquos Punch and Judy
one of Britainrsquos longest-running shows
PIER PROM AND PUNCH
ALICErsquoS ADVENTURES
FUN ON THE FARM
GOING UP
IN LLANDUDNO
Bring the youngsters a bucket and spadeand head for the beach Wersquove two tochoose from in Llandudno and both
promise a great day out award-winning
and fun-packed North Shore or big andsandy West Shore great for kite-flyersand kite-surfers alike Wersquove many morebeaches along the coast too Build a sand
castle paddle in the sea or if the weatherwonrsquot cooperate take a dip in the indoor
pool at Llandudno Swimming Centre
Sandy Cove Kinmel Bay Seaside
Award (rural) and Green Coast Award
PensarnAbergele Seaside Award
(resort) and Green Coast Award
Llanddulas Green Coast Award
Old Colwyn Seaside Award (rural)and Green Coast Award
Colwyn BayRhos-on-SeaBlue Flag and Seaside Award (resort)
Penrhyn Bay Green Coast Award
Llandudno North Shore Seaside Award (resort)
Conwy Morfa Green Coast Award
Penmaenmawr Seaside Award (resort)
Llanfairfechan Seaside Award (resort)
BEACHES AWARD-WINNING
BEACHES 2012
GOING UNDERGROUND
GOING DOWN
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A PEAK AT THE PAST
Discover Llandudnorsquos long and fascinatinghistory from the really ancient to the fairly
recent Llandudno Museum has a regularlychanging programme of temporaryexhibitions and there are many fascinating
artefacts in the permanent collection
too from a footprint on a Roman tile topaintings sculptures furniture and objetdrsquoart from around the world
VINTAGE BUS TOUR
After walking the best way to see theGreat Orme is from a vintage coach as
it winds its way round the limestoneheadlandrsquos four mile toll road The drivetakes an hour and enjoys spectacular views
out to sea along the way as well as lots
of other great things to look out for fromcolonies of seabirds and free-roamingKashmiri goats to the Victorian lighthouseand medieval Church of St Tudno
wwwalpine-travelcouk
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Those who remember the 1940s will betreated to a nostalgic trip down memory
lane at this living history museum whilethe self-guided tour allows younger visitorsto experience the sights and sounds of
1940s Britain giving an unique glimpse
into what life was like during the SecondWorld War
wwwhomefrontmuseumcouk
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
FOR HISTORY BUFFS
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V E N U E C Y M R U
With its diverse programme of events Venue Cymru is among
North Walesrsquo best places to go for a great night out Thereare performances throughout the year ranging from musicals
and drama to pop gigs and stand-up comedy with large-scaleproductions by the likes of Welsh National Opera and Moscow
City Ballet and smaller shows by local theatre companies Hereare a few of this yearrsquos highlights for full details of whatrsquos on in2013 visit wwwvenuecymrucouk
22 FEBRUARY Phil Cool ndash A Comedy Legend
17 MARCH BBC National Orchestra of Wales
ndash Sibelius Mozart Stravinskyand more
13 15 16 MARCH Welsh National Opera ndashPuccinirsquos Madame Butterfly
25-30 MARCH Agatha Christiersquos The Mousetrap
ndash Diamond Anniversary Tour
4-6 APRIL The Importance of Being Earnest
16-20 APRIL James and the Giant Peach
7-11 MAY Sleeping Beauty on Ice
19 MAY Micky Flanagan ndash 2013
12-13 JUNE Bill Bailey ndash Qualmpeddler2 AUGUST Jimmy Carr ndash Gagging Order
14 -15 OCTOBER Jason Manford
M O S T Y N
Described by The Guardian as lsquoone of the most adventurous
contemporary art venues in the UKrsquo MOSTYN shows regularlychanging exhibitions of international contemporary art
Housed in a Grade II-listed building with impressive Victorianfaccedilade and gold spire MOSTYN began life as the worldrsquos first
gallery for women artists Itrsquos still a great place to discoverstimulating art today and alongside the work displayed acrosssix gallery spaces yoursquoll find a shop selling contemporary craft
by local national and international makers and a Cafeacute whereyou can enjoy locally-baked cakes fresh coffee and a menu of
exciting dishes cooked to order
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S A T MO S T Y N
From January 2013 lsquoMOSTYN Open 18rsquoThis the 18th Open exhibition features work by artists fromhome and abroad with a pound10000 prize and an additionalpound1000 prize to the artist who receives the most votes from
visitors to the exhibition
From April 2013 lsquoYOUrsquo (plus solo artist shows)Bringing together the work of five international artists thisexhibition includes pieces that require the direct involvement
of the viewer
From July 2013 lsquoDear Portraitrsquo (plus solo artist shows)This exhibition looks at portraiture and aims to update andrenew its relevance in todayrsquos visual arts
From October 2013 lsquoWomenrsquos Art Societyrsquo(plus solo artist shows)Part of a series of shows about the buildingrsquos heritage this
exhibition explores the origins of MOSTYN as an exhibition
space for women previously excluded from local art societieson the basis of their gender
To find out more visit wwwmostynorg
To find out more about all theother great things to see and do inLlandudno grab yourself a copy of
the Essential Pocket Guide (2013edition available at Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
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The Great Orme limestone headland is designated a Special Area of Conservation
a Site of Special Scientific Interest a local Nature Reserve and has just received
a Green Flag Award for the fifth year running One of the best ways to see it
and make sure you donrsquot miss anything is to take a guided walk Here four
walkers ndash Sian and Roger Dale and Stella and Mike Lehane ndash join guide
Barry Mortlock on an autumn walk especially designed for over 50s
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
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1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
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6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
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26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
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8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
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21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
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North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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Dewch i Landudno arsquor fro i fwynhau traethau a golygfeyddgodidog arfordir gogledd Cymru A thra rydych chi yma betham adeiladu castell tywod a bwyta pysgod a sglodion go iawnOnd wrth irsquor gaeaf ddynesu peidiwch acirc mynd yn bell Mae ynaddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud trwyrsquor flwyddyngan gynnwys ymweld acirc rhai o ddigwyddiadau gorau Cymrufel Gwledd Conwy a Ffair Nadolig Llandudno ndash a fydd yn siwr
o godirsquoch hwyl yn ystod y gaeaf Mae rhywbeth yma at ddantpawb beth bynnag eich cyllideb Mae ein hanes unigryw ynmynd acirc chi o Oes Fictoria ar y pier irsquor Oesoedd Canol yng
Nghastell Conwy ac yna irsquor Oes Efydd yn y mwyngloddiaucopr Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am fynd i VenueCymru i fwynhau perfformiad Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru neui chwerthin yng nghwmni digrifwyr gorau Prydain Fel arallbeth am i chi fynd i weld beth a welwch chi ar y Gogarth hafanbywyd gwyllt ar gwr y dref
Glaw neu hindda mi gewch chi groeso cynnes yn Llandudnobob tro
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Visit Llandudno and the North Wales Coast and yoursquoll be treated tothe best of the British seaside beaches sea views sand castles and
proper fish and chips But when the deck chairs get packed awaywe donrsquot go into hibernation Therersquos plenty to keep you busy allyear round including some of Walesrsquo best events ndash from GwleddConwy Feast in October to Llandudnorsquos Christmas Fayre ndash allguaranteed to warm up the chilly months Wersquove something for alltastes and pockets too Our unique history ranges from the old atLlandudnorsquos Victorian pier the very old at Conwyrsquos medieval castleand town walls to the downright ancient at the Bronze Age coppermines Let the Welsh National Opera put a song in your heart whileBritainrsquos top stand-up comedians provide the belly laughs at VenueCymru Or explore the wild and woolly Green Flag landscapes ofThe Great Orme a coastal haven for wildlife on the edge of town
Whether the season calls for flip flops or wellies Llandudno isready with a big Welsh welcome
Llandudno
4 Great breaks
8 Walk this way
Conwy amp Conwy Valley heritage
9 Princes poems and parapets
Around the bay
14 3 days to get the most from the coast
Natural environment
16 Itrsquos in our nature
Gardens and green spaces
18 It takes time
Activities
20 Coastal adventures
21 The golf coast
23 Walks wheels and water
24 Outdoor adventures in
Conwy Valley amp Snowdonia
Food and drink
25 Add some local flavour
Events
28 Whatrsquos on in 2013
Places to visit
32 Attractions amp entertainment
A guide to the accommodation
34 Gradings amp colour code summary
Find a place to stay
36 A-Z list of accommodation
37 Symbols key
39 From basic to blow the budget
Walesrsquos holiday areas
61 Brochure request
Find your way
62 Street maps
Closer than you think
66 Travel and county map
Tourist Information Centres
Back cover - contact the people in
the know
V i e w f r o m t h
e s i t e o f D e g a n w y C a s t l e ( K i r a n R i d l e y )
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G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
Hop aboard the vintage tramway which
has been charming passengers since 1902Painstakingly restored to its former glory
itrsquos the only cable-hauled tramway runningon British public roads today and is stillone of our favourite ways to get to the top
of the Great Orme from where on a clearday you can see as far as the Isle of Man
Blackpool and the Lake District
For a quick descent of the Great OrmeLlandudno Ski Slope and SnowboardCentre has a PermaSnow ski slope with
spectacular views over Llandudno Bay andthe longest toboggan run in Britain Open
all year and floodlit on winter eveningsexpert tuition in all kinds of winter sports
is available children from the age of fourcan try skiing and tobogganing while theover tens can have a go at snowboarding
Parents can test their own ski skills orwatch from the sidelines Apreacutes ski food
and drink are served at the Alpine Lodge
Dating back 4000 years (thatrsquos 2000
years before the Roman invasion) anddug out with just stone and bone tools
The Great Orme Ancient Mines are theworldrsquos largest Bronze Age Copper Mines
Since their discovery excavation workhas been slowly uncovering tunnels andsurface landscape and members of the
excavation team are on hand to answeryour questions as you take the self-guided
tour of the tunnels and prehistoric cavern
Walk around Llandudno town centre
and you might notice the woodensculptures of characters from the Alice
in Wonderland stories Creations ofCarmarthen-based sculptor SimonHedger they form part of The Alice Trail
celebrating the townrsquos links with authorLewis Carroll which is due for completion
in 2014 and will feature more than 40points of interest throughout the town
wwwwonderlandcouk
Open all year Bodafon Farm Park is abig working farm where you can meet
and feed the animals Residents includeHighland cattle fallow deer pygmy
goats and a Welsh Boar called Boris who
ploughed an entire field with his noseTake the farm trail and explore on foot
or hitch a ride on the tractor and trailerto make sure you donrsquot miss anything
Running alongside North Shore beach
is the elegant Victorian promenadewith its pastel-painted seafront hotels
Yoursquoll find all the ingredients of a goodold fashioned seaside holiday at Walesrsquolongest pier sticks of rock postcards
and amusement arcades and nearbyProfessor Codmanrsquos Punch and Judy
one of Britainrsquos longest-running shows
PIER PROM AND PUNCH
ALICErsquoS ADVENTURES
FUN ON THE FARM
GOING UP
IN LLANDUDNO
Bring the youngsters a bucket and spadeand head for the beach Wersquove two tochoose from in Llandudno and both
promise a great day out award-winning
and fun-packed North Shore or big andsandy West Shore great for kite-flyersand kite-surfers alike Wersquove many morebeaches along the coast too Build a sand
castle paddle in the sea or if the weatherwonrsquot cooperate take a dip in the indoor
pool at Llandudno Swimming Centre
Sandy Cove Kinmel Bay Seaside
Award (rural) and Green Coast Award
PensarnAbergele Seaside Award
(resort) and Green Coast Award
Llanddulas Green Coast Award
Old Colwyn Seaside Award (rural)and Green Coast Award
Colwyn BayRhos-on-SeaBlue Flag and Seaside Award (resort)
Penrhyn Bay Green Coast Award
Llandudno North Shore Seaside Award (resort)
Conwy Morfa Green Coast Award
Penmaenmawr Seaside Award (resort)
Llanfairfechan Seaside Award (resort)
BEACHES AWARD-WINNING
BEACHES 2012
GOING UNDERGROUND
GOING DOWN
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A PEAK AT THE PAST
Discover Llandudnorsquos long and fascinatinghistory from the really ancient to the fairly
recent Llandudno Museum has a regularlychanging programme of temporaryexhibitions and there are many fascinating
artefacts in the permanent collection
too from a footprint on a Roman tile topaintings sculptures furniture and objetdrsquoart from around the world
VINTAGE BUS TOUR
After walking the best way to see theGreat Orme is from a vintage coach as
it winds its way round the limestoneheadlandrsquos four mile toll road The drivetakes an hour and enjoys spectacular views
out to sea along the way as well as lots
of other great things to look out for fromcolonies of seabirds and free-roamingKashmiri goats to the Victorian lighthouseand medieval Church of St Tudno
wwwalpine-travelcouk
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Those who remember the 1940s will betreated to a nostalgic trip down memory
lane at this living history museum whilethe self-guided tour allows younger visitorsto experience the sights and sounds of
1940s Britain giving an unique glimpse
into what life was like during the SecondWorld War
wwwhomefrontmuseumcouk
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
FOR HISTORY BUFFS
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V E N U E C Y M R U
With its diverse programme of events Venue Cymru is among
North Walesrsquo best places to go for a great night out Thereare performances throughout the year ranging from musicals
and drama to pop gigs and stand-up comedy with large-scaleproductions by the likes of Welsh National Opera and Moscow
City Ballet and smaller shows by local theatre companies Hereare a few of this yearrsquos highlights for full details of whatrsquos on in2013 visit wwwvenuecymrucouk
22 FEBRUARY Phil Cool ndash A Comedy Legend
17 MARCH BBC National Orchestra of Wales
ndash Sibelius Mozart Stravinskyand more
13 15 16 MARCH Welsh National Opera ndashPuccinirsquos Madame Butterfly
25-30 MARCH Agatha Christiersquos The Mousetrap
ndash Diamond Anniversary Tour
4-6 APRIL The Importance of Being Earnest
16-20 APRIL James and the Giant Peach
7-11 MAY Sleeping Beauty on Ice
19 MAY Micky Flanagan ndash 2013
12-13 JUNE Bill Bailey ndash Qualmpeddler2 AUGUST Jimmy Carr ndash Gagging Order
14 -15 OCTOBER Jason Manford
M O S T Y N
Described by The Guardian as lsquoone of the most adventurous
contemporary art venues in the UKrsquo MOSTYN shows regularlychanging exhibitions of international contemporary art
Housed in a Grade II-listed building with impressive Victorianfaccedilade and gold spire MOSTYN began life as the worldrsquos first
gallery for women artists Itrsquos still a great place to discoverstimulating art today and alongside the work displayed acrosssix gallery spaces yoursquoll find a shop selling contemporary craft
by local national and international makers and a Cafeacute whereyou can enjoy locally-baked cakes fresh coffee and a menu of
exciting dishes cooked to order
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S A T MO S T Y N
From January 2013 lsquoMOSTYN Open 18rsquoThis the 18th Open exhibition features work by artists fromhome and abroad with a pound10000 prize and an additionalpound1000 prize to the artist who receives the most votes from
visitors to the exhibition
From April 2013 lsquoYOUrsquo (plus solo artist shows)Bringing together the work of five international artists thisexhibition includes pieces that require the direct involvement
of the viewer
From July 2013 lsquoDear Portraitrsquo (plus solo artist shows)This exhibition looks at portraiture and aims to update andrenew its relevance in todayrsquos visual arts
From October 2013 lsquoWomenrsquos Art Societyrsquo(plus solo artist shows)Part of a series of shows about the buildingrsquos heritage this
exhibition explores the origins of MOSTYN as an exhibition
space for women previously excluded from local art societieson the basis of their gender
To find out more visit wwwmostynorg
To find out more about all theother great things to see and do inLlandudno grab yourself a copy of
the Essential Pocket Guide (2013edition available at Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
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The Great Orme limestone headland is designated a Special Area of Conservation
a Site of Special Scientific Interest a local Nature Reserve and has just received
a Green Flag Award for the fifth year running One of the best ways to see it
and make sure you donrsquot miss anything is to take a guided walk Here four
walkers ndash Sian and Roger Dale and Stella and Mike Lehane ndash join guide
Barry Mortlock on an autumn walk especially designed for over 50s
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
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4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
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20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
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21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
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21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
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24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
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25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
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accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
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3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
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10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
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17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
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30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
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1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
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6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
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26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
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8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
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14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
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21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
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North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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Visit Llandudno and the North Wales Coast and yoursquoll be treated tothe best of the British seaside beaches sea views sand castles and
proper fish and chips But when the deck chairs get packed awaywe donrsquot go into hibernation Therersquos plenty to keep you busy allyear round including some of Walesrsquo best events ndash from GwleddConwy Feast in October to Llandudnorsquos Christmas Fayre ndash allguaranteed to warm up the chilly months Wersquove something for alltastes and pockets too Our unique history ranges from the old atLlandudnorsquos Victorian pier the very old at Conwyrsquos medieval castleand town walls to the downright ancient at the Bronze Age coppermines Let the Welsh National Opera put a song in your heart whileBritainrsquos top stand-up comedians provide the belly laughs at VenueCymru Or explore the wild and woolly Green Flag landscapes ofThe Great Orme a coastal haven for wildlife on the edge of town
Whether the season calls for flip flops or wellies Llandudno isready with a big Welsh welcome
Llandudno
4 Great breaks
8 Walk this way
Conwy amp Conwy Valley heritage
9 Princes poems and parapets
Around the bay
14 3 days to get the most from the coast
Natural environment
16 Itrsquos in our nature
Gardens and green spaces
18 It takes time
Activities
20 Coastal adventures
21 The golf coast
23 Walks wheels and water
24 Outdoor adventures in
Conwy Valley amp Snowdonia
Food and drink
25 Add some local flavour
Events
28 Whatrsquos on in 2013
Places to visit
32 Attractions amp entertainment
A guide to the accommodation
34 Gradings amp colour code summary
Find a place to stay
36 A-Z list of accommodation
37 Symbols key
39 From basic to blow the budget
Walesrsquos holiday areas
61 Brochure request
Find your way
62 Street maps
Closer than you think
66 Travel and county map
Tourist Information Centres
Back cover - contact the people in
the know
V i e w f r o m t h
e s i t e o f D e g a n w y C a s t l e ( K i r a n R i d l e y )
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G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
Hop aboard the vintage tramway which
has been charming passengers since 1902Painstakingly restored to its former glory
itrsquos the only cable-hauled tramway runningon British public roads today and is stillone of our favourite ways to get to the top
of the Great Orme from where on a clearday you can see as far as the Isle of Man
Blackpool and the Lake District
For a quick descent of the Great OrmeLlandudno Ski Slope and SnowboardCentre has a PermaSnow ski slope with
spectacular views over Llandudno Bay andthe longest toboggan run in Britain Open
all year and floodlit on winter eveningsexpert tuition in all kinds of winter sports
is available children from the age of fourcan try skiing and tobogganing while theover tens can have a go at snowboarding
Parents can test their own ski skills orwatch from the sidelines Apreacutes ski food
and drink are served at the Alpine Lodge
Dating back 4000 years (thatrsquos 2000
years before the Roman invasion) anddug out with just stone and bone tools
The Great Orme Ancient Mines are theworldrsquos largest Bronze Age Copper Mines
Since their discovery excavation workhas been slowly uncovering tunnels andsurface landscape and members of the
excavation team are on hand to answeryour questions as you take the self-guided
tour of the tunnels and prehistoric cavern
Walk around Llandudno town centre
and you might notice the woodensculptures of characters from the Alice
in Wonderland stories Creations ofCarmarthen-based sculptor SimonHedger they form part of The Alice Trail
celebrating the townrsquos links with authorLewis Carroll which is due for completion
in 2014 and will feature more than 40points of interest throughout the town
wwwwonderlandcouk
Open all year Bodafon Farm Park is abig working farm where you can meet
and feed the animals Residents includeHighland cattle fallow deer pygmy
goats and a Welsh Boar called Boris who
ploughed an entire field with his noseTake the farm trail and explore on foot
or hitch a ride on the tractor and trailerto make sure you donrsquot miss anything
Running alongside North Shore beach
is the elegant Victorian promenadewith its pastel-painted seafront hotels
Yoursquoll find all the ingredients of a goodold fashioned seaside holiday at Walesrsquolongest pier sticks of rock postcards
and amusement arcades and nearbyProfessor Codmanrsquos Punch and Judy
one of Britainrsquos longest-running shows
PIER PROM AND PUNCH
ALICErsquoS ADVENTURES
FUN ON THE FARM
GOING UP
IN LLANDUDNO
Bring the youngsters a bucket and spadeand head for the beach Wersquove two tochoose from in Llandudno and both
promise a great day out award-winning
and fun-packed North Shore or big andsandy West Shore great for kite-flyersand kite-surfers alike Wersquove many morebeaches along the coast too Build a sand
castle paddle in the sea or if the weatherwonrsquot cooperate take a dip in the indoor
pool at Llandudno Swimming Centre
Sandy Cove Kinmel Bay Seaside
Award (rural) and Green Coast Award
PensarnAbergele Seaside Award
(resort) and Green Coast Award
Llanddulas Green Coast Award
Old Colwyn Seaside Award (rural)and Green Coast Award
Colwyn BayRhos-on-SeaBlue Flag and Seaside Award (resort)
Penrhyn Bay Green Coast Award
Llandudno North Shore Seaside Award (resort)
Conwy Morfa Green Coast Award
Penmaenmawr Seaside Award (resort)
Llanfairfechan Seaside Award (resort)
BEACHES AWARD-WINNING
BEACHES 2012
GOING UNDERGROUND
GOING DOWN
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A PEAK AT THE PAST
Discover Llandudnorsquos long and fascinatinghistory from the really ancient to the fairly
recent Llandudno Museum has a regularlychanging programme of temporaryexhibitions and there are many fascinating
artefacts in the permanent collection
too from a footprint on a Roman tile topaintings sculptures furniture and objetdrsquoart from around the world
VINTAGE BUS TOUR
After walking the best way to see theGreat Orme is from a vintage coach as
it winds its way round the limestoneheadlandrsquos four mile toll road The drivetakes an hour and enjoys spectacular views
out to sea along the way as well as lots
of other great things to look out for fromcolonies of seabirds and free-roamingKashmiri goats to the Victorian lighthouseand medieval Church of St Tudno
wwwalpine-travelcouk
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Those who remember the 1940s will betreated to a nostalgic trip down memory
lane at this living history museum whilethe self-guided tour allows younger visitorsto experience the sights and sounds of
1940s Britain giving an unique glimpse
into what life was like during the SecondWorld War
wwwhomefrontmuseumcouk
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
FOR HISTORY BUFFS
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V E N U E C Y M R U
With its diverse programme of events Venue Cymru is among
North Walesrsquo best places to go for a great night out Thereare performances throughout the year ranging from musicals
and drama to pop gigs and stand-up comedy with large-scaleproductions by the likes of Welsh National Opera and Moscow
City Ballet and smaller shows by local theatre companies Hereare a few of this yearrsquos highlights for full details of whatrsquos on in2013 visit wwwvenuecymrucouk
22 FEBRUARY Phil Cool ndash A Comedy Legend
17 MARCH BBC National Orchestra of Wales
ndash Sibelius Mozart Stravinskyand more
13 15 16 MARCH Welsh National Opera ndashPuccinirsquos Madame Butterfly
25-30 MARCH Agatha Christiersquos The Mousetrap
ndash Diamond Anniversary Tour
4-6 APRIL The Importance of Being Earnest
16-20 APRIL James and the Giant Peach
7-11 MAY Sleeping Beauty on Ice
19 MAY Micky Flanagan ndash 2013
12-13 JUNE Bill Bailey ndash Qualmpeddler2 AUGUST Jimmy Carr ndash Gagging Order
14 -15 OCTOBER Jason Manford
M O S T Y N
Described by The Guardian as lsquoone of the most adventurous
contemporary art venues in the UKrsquo MOSTYN shows regularlychanging exhibitions of international contemporary art
Housed in a Grade II-listed building with impressive Victorianfaccedilade and gold spire MOSTYN began life as the worldrsquos first
gallery for women artists Itrsquos still a great place to discoverstimulating art today and alongside the work displayed acrosssix gallery spaces yoursquoll find a shop selling contemporary craft
by local national and international makers and a Cafeacute whereyou can enjoy locally-baked cakes fresh coffee and a menu of
exciting dishes cooked to order
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S A T MO S T Y N
From January 2013 lsquoMOSTYN Open 18rsquoThis the 18th Open exhibition features work by artists fromhome and abroad with a pound10000 prize and an additionalpound1000 prize to the artist who receives the most votes from
visitors to the exhibition
From April 2013 lsquoYOUrsquo (plus solo artist shows)Bringing together the work of five international artists thisexhibition includes pieces that require the direct involvement
of the viewer
From July 2013 lsquoDear Portraitrsquo (plus solo artist shows)This exhibition looks at portraiture and aims to update andrenew its relevance in todayrsquos visual arts
From October 2013 lsquoWomenrsquos Art Societyrsquo(plus solo artist shows)Part of a series of shows about the buildingrsquos heritage this
exhibition explores the origins of MOSTYN as an exhibition
space for women previously excluded from local art societieson the basis of their gender
To find out more visit wwwmostynorg
To find out more about all theother great things to see and do inLlandudno grab yourself a copy of
the Essential Pocket Guide (2013edition available at Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
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The Great Orme limestone headland is designated a Special Area of Conservation
a Site of Special Scientific Interest a local Nature Reserve and has just received
a Green Flag Award for the fifth year running One of the best ways to see it
and make sure you donrsquot miss anything is to take a guided walk Here four
walkers ndash Sian and Roger Dale and Stella and Mike Lehane ndash join guide
Barry Mortlock on an autumn walk especially designed for over 50s
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
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5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
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23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
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25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
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L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
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4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
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20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
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21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
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21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
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24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
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25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
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accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
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3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
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10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
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17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
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30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
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13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
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1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
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6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
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26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
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8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
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14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
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21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
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North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
Hop aboard the vintage tramway which
has been charming passengers since 1902Painstakingly restored to its former glory
itrsquos the only cable-hauled tramway runningon British public roads today and is stillone of our favourite ways to get to the top
of the Great Orme from where on a clearday you can see as far as the Isle of Man
Blackpool and the Lake District
For a quick descent of the Great OrmeLlandudno Ski Slope and SnowboardCentre has a PermaSnow ski slope with
spectacular views over Llandudno Bay andthe longest toboggan run in Britain Open
all year and floodlit on winter eveningsexpert tuition in all kinds of winter sports
is available children from the age of fourcan try skiing and tobogganing while theover tens can have a go at snowboarding
Parents can test their own ski skills orwatch from the sidelines Apreacutes ski food
and drink are served at the Alpine Lodge
Dating back 4000 years (thatrsquos 2000
years before the Roman invasion) anddug out with just stone and bone tools
The Great Orme Ancient Mines are theworldrsquos largest Bronze Age Copper Mines
Since their discovery excavation workhas been slowly uncovering tunnels andsurface landscape and members of the
excavation team are on hand to answeryour questions as you take the self-guided
tour of the tunnels and prehistoric cavern
Walk around Llandudno town centre
and you might notice the woodensculptures of characters from the Alice
in Wonderland stories Creations ofCarmarthen-based sculptor SimonHedger they form part of The Alice Trail
celebrating the townrsquos links with authorLewis Carroll which is due for completion
in 2014 and will feature more than 40points of interest throughout the town
wwwwonderlandcouk
Open all year Bodafon Farm Park is abig working farm where you can meet
and feed the animals Residents includeHighland cattle fallow deer pygmy
goats and a Welsh Boar called Boris who
ploughed an entire field with his noseTake the farm trail and explore on foot
or hitch a ride on the tractor and trailerto make sure you donrsquot miss anything
Running alongside North Shore beach
is the elegant Victorian promenadewith its pastel-painted seafront hotels
Yoursquoll find all the ingredients of a goodold fashioned seaside holiday at Walesrsquolongest pier sticks of rock postcards
and amusement arcades and nearbyProfessor Codmanrsquos Punch and Judy
one of Britainrsquos longest-running shows
PIER PROM AND PUNCH
ALICErsquoS ADVENTURES
FUN ON THE FARM
GOING UP
IN LLANDUDNO
Bring the youngsters a bucket and spadeand head for the beach Wersquove two tochoose from in Llandudno and both
promise a great day out award-winning
and fun-packed North Shore or big andsandy West Shore great for kite-flyersand kite-surfers alike Wersquove many morebeaches along the coast too Build a sand
castle paddle in the sea or if the weatherwonrsquot cooperate take a dip in the indoor
pool at Llandudno Swimming Centre
Sandy Cove Kinmel Bay Seaside
Award (rural) and Green Coast Award
PensarnAbergele Seaside Award
(resort) and Green Coast Award
Llanddulas Green Coast Award
Old Colwyn Seaside Award (rural)and Green Coast Award
Colwyn BayRhos-on-SeaBlue Flag and Seaside Award (resort)
Penrhyn Bay Green Coast Award
Llandudno North Shore Seaside Award (resort)
Conwy Morfa Green Coast Award
Penmaenmawr Seaside Award (resort)
Llanfairfechan Seaside Award (resort)
BEACHES AWARD-WINNING
BEACHES 2012
GOING UNDERGROUND
GOING DOWN
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A PEAK AT THE PAST
Discover Llandudnorsquos long and fascinatinghistory from the really ancient to the fairly
recent Llandudno Museum has a regularlychanging programme of temporaryexhibitions and there are many fascinating
artefacts in the permanent collection
too from a footprint on a Roman tile topaintings sculptures furniture and objetdrsquoart from around the world
VINTAGE BUS TOUR
After walking the best way to see theGreat Orme is from a vintage coach as
it winds its way round the limestoneheadlandrsquos four mile toll road The drivetakes an hour and enjoys spectacular views
out to sea along the way as well as lots
of other great things to look out for fromcolonies of seabirds and free-roamingKashmiri goats to the Victorian lighthouseand medieval Church of St Tudno
wwwalpine-travelcouk
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Those who remember the 1940s will betreated to a nostalgic trip down memory
lane at this living history museum whilethe self-guided tour allows younger visitorsto experience the sights and sounds of
1940s Britain giving an unique glimpse
into what life was like during the SecondWorld War
wwwhomefrontmuseumcouk
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
FOR HISTORY BUFFS
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V E N U E C Y M R U
With its diverse programme of events Venue Cymru is among
North Walesrsquo best places to go for a great night out Thereare performances throughout the year ranging from musicals
and drama to pop gigs and stand-up comedy with large-scaleproductions by the likes of Welsh National Opera and Moscow
City Ballet and smaller shows by local theatre companies Hereare a few of this yearrsquos highlights for full details of whatrsquos on in2013 visit wwwvenuecymrucouk
22 FEBRUARY Phil Cool ndash A Comedy Legend
17 MARCH BBC National Orchestra of Wales
ndash Sibelius Mozart Stravinskyand more
13 15 16 MARCH Welsh National Opera ndashPuccinirsquos Madame Butterfly
25-30 MARCH Agatha Christiersquos The Mousetrap
ndash Diamond Anniversary Tour
4-6 APRIL The Importance of Being Earnest
16-20 APRIL James and the Giant Peach
7-11 MAY Sleeping Beauty on Ice
19 MAY Micky Flanagan ndash 2013
12-13 JUNE Bill Bailey ndash Qualmpeddler2 AUGUST Jimmy Carr ndash Gagging Order
14 -15 OCTOBER Jason Manford
M O S T Y N
Described by The Guardian as lsquoone of the most adventurous
contemporary art venues in the UKrsquo MOSTYN shows regularlychanging exhibitions of international contemporary art
Housed in a Grade II-listed building with impressive Victorianfaccedilade and gold spire MOSTYN began life as the worldrsquos first
gallery for women artists Itrsquos still a great place to discoverstimulating art today and alongside the work displayed acrosssix gallery spaces yoursquoll find a shop selling contemporary craft
by local national and international makers and a Cafeacute whereyou can enjoy locally-baked cakes fresh coffee and a menu of
exciting dishes cooked to order
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S A T MO S T Y N
From January 2013 lsquoMOSTYN Open 18rsquoThis the 18th Open exhibition features work by artists fromhome and abroad with a pound10000 prize and an additionalpound1000 prize to the artist who receives the most votes from
visitors to the exhibition
From April 2013 lsquoYOUrsquo (plus solo artist shows)Bringing together the work of five international artists thisexhibition includes pieces that require the direct involvement
of the viewer
From July 2013 lsquoDear Portraitrsquo (plus solo artist shows)This exhibition looks at portraiture and aims to update andrenew its relevance in todayrsquos visual arts
From October 2013 lsquoWomenrsquos Art Societyrsquo(plus solo artist shows)Part of a series of shows about the buildingrsquos heritage this
exhibition explores the origins of MOSTYN as an exhibition
space for women previously excluded from local art societieson the basis of their gender
To find out more visit wwwmostynorg
To find out more about all theother great things to see and do inLlandudno grab yourself a copy of
the Essential Pocket Guide (2013edition available at Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
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The Great Orme limestone headland is designated a Special Area of Conservation
a Site of Special Scientific Interest a local Nature Reserve and has just received
a Green Flag Award for the fifth year running One of the best ways to see it
and make sure you donrsquot miss anything is to take a guided walk Here four
walkers ndash Sian and Roger Dale and Stella and Mike Lehane ndash join guide
Barry Mortlock on an autumn walk especially designed for over 50s
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
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5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
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23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
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25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
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L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
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4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
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20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
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21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
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21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
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24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
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25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
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28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
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3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
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10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
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17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
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30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
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13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
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1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
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6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
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26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
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8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
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14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
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21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
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North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
Hop aboard the vintage tramway which
has been charming passengers since 1902Painstakingly restored to its former glory
itrsquos the only cable-hauled tramway runningon British public roads today and is stillone of our favourite ways to get to the top
of the Great Orme from where on a clearday you can see as far as the Isle of Man
Blackpool and the Lake District
For a quick descent of the Great OrmeLlandudno Ski Slope and SnowboardCentre has a PermaSnow ski slope with
spectacular views over Llandudno Bay andthe longest toboggan run in Britain Open
all year and floodlit on winter eveningsexpert tuition in all kinds of winter sports
is available children from the age of fourcan try skiing and tobogganing while theover tens can have a go at snowboarding
Parents can test their own ski skills orwatch from the sidelines Apreacutes ski food
and drink are served at the Alpine Lodge
Dating back 4000 years (thatrsquos 2000
years before the Roman invasion) anddug out with just stone and bone tools
The Great Orme Ancient Mines are theworldrsquos largest Bronze Age Copper Mines
Since their discovery excavation workhas been slowly uncovering tunnels andsurface landscape and members of the
excavation team are on hand to answeryour questions as you take the self-guided
tour of the tunnels and prehistoric cavern
Walk around Llandudno town centre
and you might notice the woodensculptures of characters from the Alice
in Wonderland stories Creations ofCarmarthen-based sculptor SimonHedger they form part of The Alice Trail
celebrating the townrsquos links with authorLewis Carroll which is due for completion
in 2014 and will feature more than 40points of interest throughout the town
wwwwonderlandcouk
Open all year Bodafon Farm Park is abig working farm where you can meet
and feed the animals Residents includeHighland cattle fallow deer pygmy
goats and a Welsh Boar called Boris who
ploughed an entire field with his noseTake the farm trail and explore on foot
or hitch a ride on the tractor and trailerto make sure you donrsquot miss anything
Running alongside North Shore beach
is the elegant Victorian promenadewith its pastel-painted seafront hotels
Yoursquoll find all the ingredients of a goodold fashioned seaside holiday at Walesrsquolongest pier sticks of rock postcards
and amusement arcades and nearbyProfessor Codmanrsquos Punch and Judy
one of Britainrsquos longest-running shows
PIER PROM AND PUNCH
ALICErsquoS ADVENTURES
FUN ON THE FARM
GOING UP
IN LLANDUDNO
Bring the youngsters a bucket and spadeand head for the beach Wersquove two tochoose from in Llandudno and both
promise a great day out award-winning
and fun-packed North Shore or big andsandy West Shore great for kite-flyersand kite-surfers alike Wersquove many morebeaches along the coast too Build a sand
castle paddle in the sea or if the weatherwonrsquot cooperate take a dip in the indoor
pool at Llandudno Swimming Centre
Sandy Cove Kinmel Bay Seaside
Award (rural) and Green Coast Award
PensarnAbergele Seaside Award
(resort) and Green Coast Award
Llanddulas Green Coast Award
Old Colwyn Seaside Award (rural)and Green Coast Award
Colwyn BayRhos-on-SeaBlue Flag and Seaside Award (resort)
Penrhyn Bay Green Coast Award
Llandudno North Shore Seaside Award (resort)
Conwy Morfa Green Coast Award
Penmaenmawr Seaside Award (resort)
Llanfairfechan Seaside Award (resort)
BEACHES AWARD-WINNING
BEACHES 2012
GOING UNDERGROUND
GOING DOWN
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A PEAK AT THE PAST
Discover Llandudnorsquos long and fascinatinghistory from the really ancient to the fairly
recent Llandudno Museum has a regularlychanging programme of temporaryexhibitions and there are many fascinating
artefacts in the permanent collection
too from a footprint on a Roman tile topaintings sculptures furniture and objetdrsquoart from around the world
VINTAGE BUS TOUR
After walking the best way to see theGreat Orme is from a vintage coach as
it winds its way round the limestoneheadlandrsquos four mile toll road The drivetakes an hour and enjoys spectacular views
out to sea along the way as well as lots
of other great things to look out for fromcolonies of seabirds and free-roamingKashmiri goats to the Victorian lighthouseand medieval Church of St Tudno
wwwalpine-travelcouk
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Those who remember the 1940s will betreated to a nostalgic trip down memory
lane at this living history museum whilethe self-guided tour allows younger visitorsto experience the sights and sounds of
1940s Britain giving an unique glimpse
into what life was like during the SecondWorld War
wwwhomefrontmuseumcouk
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
FOR HISTORY BUFFS
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V E N U E C Y M R U
With its diverse programme of events Venue Cymru is among
North Walesrsquo best places to go for a great night out Thereare performances throughout the year ranging from musicals
and drama to pop gigs and stand-up comedy with large-scaleproductions by the likes of Welsh National Opera and Moscow
City Ballet and smaller shows by local theatre companies Hereare a few of this yearrsquos highlights for full details of whatrsquos on in2013 visit wwwvenuecymrucouk
22 FEBRUARY Phil Cool ndash A Comedy Legend
17 MARCH BBC National Orchestra of Wales
ndash Sibelius Mozart Stravinskyand more
13 15 16 MARCH Welsh National Opera ndashPuccinirsquos Madame Butterfly
25-30 MARCH Agatha Christiersquos The Mousetrap
ndash Diamond Anniversary Tour
4-6 APRIL The Importance of Being Earnest
16-20 APRIL James and the Giant Peach
7-11 MAY Sleeping Beauty on Ice
19 MAY Micky Flanagan ndash 2013
12-13 JUNE Bill Bailey ndash Qualmpeddler2 AUGUST Jimmy Carr ndash Gagging Order
14 -15 OCTOBER Jason Manford
M O S T Y N
Described by The Guardian as lsquoone of the most adventurous
contemporary art venues in the UKrsquo MOSTYN shows regularlychanging exhibitions of international contemporary art
Housed in a Grade II-listed building with impressive Victorianfaccedilade and gold spire MOSTYN began life as the worldrsquos first
gallery for women artists Itrsquos still a great place to discoverstimulating art today and alongside the work displayed acrosssix gallery spaces yoursquoll find a shop selling contemporary craft
by local national and international makers and a Cafeacute whereyou can enjoy locally-baked cakes fresh coffee and a menu of
exciting dishes cooked to order
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S A T MO S T Y N
From January 2013 lsquoMOSTYN Open 18rsquoThis the 18th Open exhibition features work by artists fromhome and abroad with a pound10000 prize and an additionalpound1000 prize to the artist who receives the most votes from
visitors to the exhibition
From April 2013 lsquoYOUrsquo (plus solo artist shows)Bringing together the work of five international artists thisexhibition includes pieces that require the direct involvement
of the viewer
From July 2013 lsquoDear Portraitrsquo (plus solo artist shows)This exhibition looks at portraiture and aims to update andrenew its relevance in todayrsquos visual arts
From October 2013 lsquoWomenrsquos Art Societyrsquo(plus solo artist shows)Part of a series of shows about the buildingrsquos heritage this
exhibition explores the origins of MOSTYN as an exhibition
space for women previously excluded from local art societieson the basis of their gender
To find out more visit wwwmostynorg
To find out more about all theother great things to see and do inLlandudno grab yourself a copy of
the Essential Pocket Guide (2013edition available at Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
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The Great Orme limestone headland is designated a Special Area of Conservation
a Site of Special Scientific Interest a local Nature Reserve and has just received
a Green Flag Award for the fifth year running One of the best ways to see it
and make sure you donrsquot miss anything is to take a guided walk Here four
walkers ndash Sian and Roger Dale and Stella and Mike Lehane ndash join guide
Barry Mortlock on an autumn walk especially designed for over 50s
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
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23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
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25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
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L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
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4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
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20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
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21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
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21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
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24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
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25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
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accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
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3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
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17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
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30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
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1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
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6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
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26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
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8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
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14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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A PEAK AT THE PAST
Discover Llandudnorsquos long and fascinatinghistory from the really ancient to the fairly
recent Llandudno Museum has a regularlychanging programme of temporaryexhibitions and there are many fascinating
artefacts in the permanent collection
too from a footprint on a Roman tile topaintings sculptures furniture and objetdrsquoart from around the world
VINTAGE BUS TOUR
After walking the best way to see theGreat Orme is from a vintage coach as
it winds its way round the limestoneheadlandrsquos four mile toll road The drivetakes an hour and enjoys spectacular views
out to sea along the way as well as lots
of other great things to look out for fromcolonies of seabirds and free-roamingKashmiri goats to the Victorian lighthouseand medieval Church of St Tudno
wwwalpine-travelcouk
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
Those who remember the 1940s will betreated to a nostalgic trip down memory
lane at this living history museum whilethe self-guided tour allows younger visitorsto experience the sights and sounds of
1940s Britain giving an unique glimpse
into what life was like during the SecondWorld War
wwwhomefrontmuseumcouk
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
FOR HISTORY BUFFS
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V E N U E C Y M R U
With its diverse programme of events Venue Cymru is among
North Walesrsquo best places to go for a great night out Thereare performances throughout the year ranging from musicals
and drama to pop gigs and stand-up comedy with large-scaleproductions by the likes of Welsh National Opera and Moscow
City Ballet and smaller shows by local theatre companies Hereare a few of this yearrsquos highlights for full details of whatrsquos on in2013 visit wwwvenuecymrucouk
22 FEBRUARY Phil Cool ndash A Comedy Legend
17 MARCH BBC National Orchestra of Wales
ndash Sibelius Mozart Stravinskyand more
13 15 16 MARCH Welsh National Opera ndashPuccinirsquos Madame Butterfly
25-30 MARCH Agatha Christiersquos The Mousetrap
ndash Diamond Anniversary Tour
4-6 APRIL The Importance of Being Earnest
16-20 APRIL James and the Giant Peach
7-11 MAY Sleeping Beauty on Ice
19 MAY Micky Flanagan ndash 2013
12-13 JUNE Bill Bailey ndash Qualmpeddler2 AUGUST Jimmy Carr ndash Gagging Order
14 -15 OCTOBER Jason Manford
M O S T Y N
Described by The Guardian as lsquoone of the most adventurous
contemporary art venues in the UKrsquo MOSTYN shows regularlychanging exhibitions of international contemporary art
Housed in a Grade II-listed building with impressive Victorianfaccedilade and gold spire MOSTYN began life as the worldrsquos first
gallery for women artists Itrsquos still a great place to discoverstimulating art today and alongside the work displayed acrosssix gallery spaces yoursquoll find a shop selling contemporary craft
by local national and international makers and a Cafeacute whereyou can enjoy locally-baked cakes fresh coffee and a menu of
exciting dishes cooked to order
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S A T MO S T Y N
From January 2013 lsquoMOSTYN Open 18rsquoThis the 18th Open exhibition features work by artists fromhome and abroad with a pound10000 prize and an additionalpound1000 prize to the artist who receives the most votes from
visitors to the exhibition
From April 2013 lsquoYOUrsquo (plus solo artist shows)Bringing together the work of five international artists thisexhibition includes pieces that require the direct involvement
of the viewer
From July 2013 lsquoDear Portraitrsquo (plus solo artist shows)This exhibition looks at portraiture and aims to update andrenew its relevance in todayrsquos visual arts
From October 2013 lsquoWomenrsquos Art Societyrsquo(plus solo artist shows)Part of a series of shows about the buildingrsquos heritage this
exhibition explores the origins of MOSTYN as an exhibition
space for women previously excluded from local art societieson the basis of their gender
To find out more visit wwwmostynorg
To find out more about all theother great things to see and do inLlandudno grab yourself a copy of
the Essential Pocket Guide (2013edition available at Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
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The Great Orme limestone headland is designated a Special Area of Conservation
a Site of Special Scientific Interest a local Nature Reserve and has just received
a Green Flag Award for the fifth year running One of the best ways to see it
and make sure you donrsquot miss anything is to take a guided walk Here four
walkers ndash Sian and Roger Dale and Stella and Mike Lehane ndash join guide
Barry Mortlock on an autumn walk especially designed for over 50s
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
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17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
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30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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V E N U E C Y M R U
With its diverse programme of events Venue Cymru is among
North Walesrsquo best places to go for a great night out Thereare performances throughout the year ranging from musicals
and drama to pop gigs and stand-up comedy with large-scaleproductions by the likes of Welsh National Opera and Moscow
City Ballet and smaller shows by local theatre companies Hereare a few of this yearrsquos highlights for full details of whatrsquos on in2013 visit wwwvenuecymrucouk
22 FEBRUARY Phil Cool ndash A Comedy Legend
17 MARCH BBC National Orchestra of Wales
ndash Sibelius Mozart Stravinskyand more
13 15 16 MARCH Welsh National Opera ndashPuccinirsquos Madame Butterfly
25-30 MARCH Agatha Christiersquos The Mousetrap
ndash Diamond Anniversary Tour
4-6 APRIL The Importance of Being Earnest
16-20 APRIL James and the Giant Peach
7-11 MAY Sleeping Beauty on Ice
19 MAY Micky Flanagan ndash 2013
12-13 JUNE Bill Bailey ndash Qualmpeddler2 AUGUST Jimmy Carr ndash Gagging Order
14 -15 OCTOBER Jason Manford
M O S T Y N
Described by The Guardian as lsquoone of the most adventurous
contemporary art venues in the UKrsquo MOSTYN shows regularlychanging exhibitions of international contemporary art
Housed in a Grade II-listed building with impressive Victorianfaccedilade and gold spire MOSTYN began life as the worldrsquos first
gallery for women artists Itrsquos still a great place to discoverstimulating art today and alongside the work displayed acrosssix gallery spaces yoursquoll find a shop selling contemporary craft
by local national and international makers and a Cafeacute whereyou can enjoy locally-baked cakes fresh coffee and a menu of
exciting dishes cooked to order
G R E A T B R E A K S I N L L A N D U D N O
F O R T H C O M I N G E V E N T S A T MO S T Y N
From January 2013 lsquoMOSTYN Open 18rsquoThis the 18th Open exhibition features work by artists fromhome and abroad with a pound10000 prize and an additionalpound1000 prize to the artist who receives the most votes from
visitors to the exhibition
From April 2013 lsquoYOUrsquo (plus solo artist shows)Bringing together the work of five international artists thisexhibition includes pieces that require the direct involvement
of the viewer
From July 2013 lsquoDear Portraitrsquo (plus solo artist shows)This exhibition looks at portraiture and aims to update andrenew its relevance in todayrsquos visual arts
From October 2013 lsquoWomenrsquos Art Societyrsquo(plus solo artist shows)Part of a series of shows about the buildingrsquos heritage this
exhibition explores the origins of MOSTYN as an exhibition
space for women previously excluded from local art societieson the basis of their gender
To find out more visit wwwmostynorg
To find out more about all theother great things to see and do inLlandudno grab yourself a copy of
the Essential Pocket Guide (2013edition available at Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
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The Great Orme limestone headland is designated a Special Area of Conservation
a Site of Special Scientific Interest a local Nature Reserve and has just received
a Green Flag Award for the fifth year running One of the best ways to see it
and make sure you donrsquot miss anything is to take a guided walk Here four
walkers ndash Sian and Roger Dale and Stella and Mike Lehane ndash join guide
Barry Mortlock on an autumn walk especially designed for over 50s
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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The Great Orme limestone headland is designated a Special Area of Conservation
a Site of Special Scientific Interest a local Nature Reserve and has just received
a Green Flag Award for the fifth year running One of the best ways to see it
and make sure you donrsquot miss anything is to take a guided walk Here four
walkers ndash Sian and Roger Dale and Stella and Mike Lehane ndash join guide
Barry Mortlock on an autumn walk especially designed for over 50s
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
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26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
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4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
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21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
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17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
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30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
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26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
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31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
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20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
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1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
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4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
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4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
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5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
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23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
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L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
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4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
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20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
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21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
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24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
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accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
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colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
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17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
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30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
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1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
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8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
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14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
Many events from this time shaped Walesin terms of its landscape culture andheritage Yet the lives and times of the
Princes of Gwynedd and their strugglesagainst their neighbours both within and
beyond Wales remain one of the leastknown epochs in the story of Wales
ldquoThe Princes presided over a period ofdynamic change in the history of Wales
We owe so many of our notions of cultureand history today to this periodrdquo saysHelen Bradley Heritage Tourism Project
Officer for Conwy County BoroughCouncil
Helen is showing me around the newPrinces of Gwynedd exhibition at the
tourist information centre in the centreof Conwy The exhibition tells the story
of the Princes using maps documentsand sound recordings to capture thespirit of the times From a child-friendly
animation of historical soundbitesto information about life in medieval
Gwynedd during their reign the exhibitionacts as a gateway to a series of sites across
Gwynedd Conwy and the SnowdoniaNational Park
ldquoThe Princes were tactical
strategic players on the
European stage reformingtheir lands and creating
strong political alliances
They were not downtrodden
victims cowering in the
mountainsrdquo adds Helen
The Princes ruled over tribal kingdoms
surviving Saxon attacks and theconstruction of Offarsquos Dyke along theWelsh-English border in the 8th century
Viking raids in the 9th century andwidespread power struggles and in-
fighting within Wales itself It was not untilthe 13th century that the Princes finallyrose to predominance first with Llywelyn
Fawr (the Great) and finally his grandsonLlywelyn ap Gruffydd who was the first
to be known by the title Prince of WalesAfter his death the new Welsh values ofnationhood language and law appeared
threatened forever Indeed it wouldnrsquot
be until the rise of Owain Glyndwr in the1400s that Welsh pride would be restored
Helen goes on to show me round thesecond room of the exhibition which is
dedicated to the cultural legacy of theage of the Princes Despite our dark imageof the times this era saw Welsh literature
and art flourish Indeed Rhys ap Gruffyddconvened the first ever bardic tournament
in 1176 a precursor to the modern-dayEisteddfod The Princes commissionedbards to write eulogies and praise poems
which helped to create a mythologyaround their image and ancestry
ITrsquoS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS DYNASTIES IN WELSH
HISTORY THEIR ST ORY SPANS A PERIOD OF TUMULT
AND CONFLICT FROM THE END OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE
TO THE WARS OF INDEPENDENCE AGAINST EDWARD I
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
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1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
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8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
One featured poem recorded in medieval
Welsh is a praise poem for the Princesby Gynddelw Brydydd Mawr It dates
from 1170 ldquoHe is a spear striking on thebattlefield exalted in his praise hellip His spearis blood-stained as he dispenses his angerrdquo
After a brisk walk around the walls a quicklook into Aberconwy House the townrsquosoldest medieval merchantrsquos quartersdating from around 1300 and lunch at
Lrsquos cool little coffee and bookshop I setout to trace the princesrsquo legacy through
the surrounding landscape I take thescenic Conwy Valley railway line down toLlanrwst via Dolgarrog the line celebrating
its 150th birthday in June this year
The route passes through an RSPBwildlife reserve looking back towards
Conwy Castle and Robert Stephensonrsquosengineering-marvel railway bridge beforeheading onwards through a picture-
postcard landscape past Bodnant GardenBy the time we are approaching North
Llanrwst station the Gwydyr Forest islooming into view
ldquoItrsquos a very different experience to exploreConwy by public transport rather than
drivingrdquo says Larry Davies CommunityRail Officer for Arriva Trains Wales whichis working with local bus companies to
connect key locations along the princesrsquotrail ldquoYou get closer to the scenery closer
to history this wayrdquo he smiles
St Grwstrsquos Church dedicated to the 6th
century Celtic saint who founded thechurch in Llanrwst clings to the banks
of the River Conwy Gwydir Chapel thestone-built chapel adjacent to the main
church and dating from 1633 houses the
stone sarcophagus of Llywelyn the Great
who died in 1240 after a reign spanningfour decades
Llywelyn is regarded as one of the greatest
Welsh princes a powerful 13th centuryruler who fought hard to unite his realmand to play a role on the wider stage
concluding treaties with rulers such asPhillip Augustus of France in 1212 Upon
his death his body was buried first in
Conwy and then moved to Maenan
Abbey outside Llanrwst When HenryVIII dissolved the monasteries in the
16th century Llywelynrsquos stone coffinwas moved to the church in Llanrwst His
body was lost but the elaborately carvedsarcophagus survives
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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Elsewhere along the line other locationshelp bring the story of the Princes to lifeFor example St Michaelrsquos Church at Betws-
y-Coed features a 14th century limestoneeffigy of Gruffydd ap Dafydd Goch
while the stunning castle at Dolwyddelanwas first built by Llywelyn Fawr andsubsequently modified by Edward I Both
sites are open to visitors
For an overview a dedicated website withan interactive map and a new guidebook
to sites associated with the Princes will beavailable from Spring 2013 for visitors tofind out more
Back in Conwy I finish with a visit to the
World Heritage Site of Conwy Castle oneof the cornerstones of Edward Irsquos iron ringof castles A series of new artworks inside
the castle ruins symbolise fragments of thestory and add depth to the human story
behind the facts of the history books
Llywelynrsquos Coronet a crown atop a towerof shields and swords in the Prison Tower
by the artist Rubin Eynon symbolises the
burning spirit of the people while a rusted-iron sculpture of the head of King Edward Iby Gideon Petersen in the Kingrsquos Chamber
is a ghostly presence
Standing on the defensive parapets ofthe castle I look over the estuary towardsthe former castle site at Deganwy a
stronghold of the Princes ransacked andravaged by generations of invaders Below
is the busy harbour quayside ldquoConwy wasa bustling trading port in the late 13th
century with communities of EnglishWelsh and other nationalitiesrdquo says RoyWilliams Head Custodian at Conwy
Castle ldquoThe castle had its own watergateentrance to allow access for people and
supplies directly from shipsrdquo
Roy and I climb the spiral stairs to the
castlersquos chapel the weight of historyaround us to be greeted with a new
installation of stained glass Garrison of
Flowers The three-pane window tells thestory of the bloody fight between the
Princes of Gwynedd and the English crown
ldquoBy presenting the story of
the princes to visitors to the
castle Irsquove learnt that like
much of history the story is
not black and whiterdquo adds
Roy Williams ldquoI hope these
artworks will make people
think again about Welsh
history ndash and maybe inspire
them to find out morerdquo
We sit for a moment in contemplation ona semi-circular pew carved with verses in
Welsh English and French the languagesspoken in the new borough of Conwy in
the 1280s after the Edwardian ConquestIn the fading light of late afternoon oneparticular verse catches my eye
It reads ldquoLet the eye pierce the mirror of
the past ndash historyrsquos shadow phantom inthe glassrdquo
C O N W Y A N D C O N W Y V A L L E Y H E R I T A G E
D o l w y d d e
l a n C a s t l e
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
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20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
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17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
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30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
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8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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Mae yna lawer o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn Llandrillo-yn-Rhos Bae Colwyn Towyn a Bae Cinmel Beth am ddilyn Llwybr Treftadaeth
Llandrillo-yn-Rhos gwibio ar hyd y llwybr beicio neu fynd allan ar y mocircr i ddal eich swper Dewch i gwrdd ag anifeiliaid a chreaduriaid ySw Fynydd Gymreig ym Mae Colwyn neu brynu darn gwreiddiol o gelf yn Oriel Gymunedol y Bae Os nad ydi hynny at eich dant beth am
roi ceiniog neu ddwy ar geffyl yn Nhir Prince Towyn neu fynd i ffair Knightly yn Nhowyn i wylio sioe hud a chael gwers neu ddwy yn yrysgol syrcas
R H O S - O N - S E A C O L W Y N B A Y T O W Y N amp K I N M E L B A Y
Set off for no fewer than three hours of historic discovery from the tiny shoreside chapel
of 6th century Saint Trillo just one of 26 sites on the Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail Pack apicnic and have lunch on the beach Grab an ice cream Write a postcard Stroll around
the shops Bring a bike and cycle down the prom or hop aboard a charter boat for a spotof sea fishing and catch your supper Then watch a proper puppet show at the 55-year-
old Harlequin Puppet Theatre the UKrsquos very first permanent marionette theatre
from te coas
T O G E T T H E M O S T 3 D
A Y S
A roam around Rhos
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
15
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
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1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
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26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
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8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
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21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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Day 1RHOS-ON-SEA
Sea Fishing Trips
from Rhos-on-Sea
01492 541733 or
07721 532731wwwincentivefishingcouk
Harlequin Puppet Theatre
01492 548166wwwpuppetsukcom
Day 2COLWYN BAY
Welsh Mountain Zoo
01492 532938wwwwelshmountainzooorg
Bay Gallery
07909 893254
Parc Eirias01492 577900wwwconwygovuk
Theatr Colwyn
01492 577888wwwtheatrcolwyncouk
Day 3TOWYN amp KINMEL BAY
Adventure PaintballSt George Abergele
01745 361368wwwadventure-companycouk
Tir Prince Towyn
01745 345123wwwtirprincecouk
Knightlyrsquos Funfair Towyn
01745 351112 or 07836 787789
wwwfunfair-hirecom
These are just a fewthings you can get upto in Rhos-on-Sea
Colwyn Bay Towynand Kinmel Bay to
find out more grab a
copy of the EssentialPocket Guide (2013
edition availablefrom Easter) or visit
wwwvisitllandudnoorguk
See if you can tell a meerkat from a polecat at the Welsh Mountain
Zoo the National Zoo of Wales After meeting the residents have lunchon the grassy slopes and catch a show at Sealions Rock Do a spot of
art appreciation and bag yourself some original artwork at the award-winning community Bay Gallery Go shopping at the market ndash choose
from classic or local farmersrsquo ndash and grab a bargain or the ingredientsfor dinner Take a tour of the town and a trip down memory lane onthe Heritage Trail or spend the afternoon at Parc Eirias on the bowling
green in the park pool or tennis court Finish off the day with a movieor a stage show at Theatr Colwyn the UKrsquos oldest operating cinema
Kick off day 3 with a gentle bike ride and some knockout sea views onthe cycle path from Colwyn Bay Crank up the pace and battle it out
across 69 acres of open woodland at Adventure Paintball AbergeleTake a breather at Pensarnrsquos quiet beach and treat yourself to some
candy floss Then have a flutter and experience the excitement ofAmerican harness racing at Tir Prince Raceway Towyn Finish your
tour with some classic seaside fun at Knightlyrsquos Funfair where youcan watch a magic show take a lesson at the circus skills schoolhave a game of bingo or a round of crazy golf
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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Conwy is a great place to get back to nature Better still
therersquos always something to see and do whatever the
season - from wild flowers in spring to migrating birds
in autumn Time your visit well and you could be greeted
by the rasping call of Reed warblers or the song of theReed bunting
There are new developments at the Great Orme County Park
and at the RSPB Conwy Nature Reserve this year But away
from the main sites there is also a host of attractions and
back-to-nature experiences at some of the lesser-known
locations managed by Conwy Countryside Service
We highlight some of the best of Conwyrsquos naturalattractions by season
N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
Sir Gonwy ydirsquor lle perffaith i ymgolli ym myd natur beth bynnag y tywydd Bydd datblygiadau newydd ym Mharc Gwledig y Gogarth aGwarchodfa Natur Conwy yn denu ymwelwyr irsquor ardal i fwynhau byd natur ar ei orau
Mae Arsyllfa Natur newydd y warchodfa yn agor yn y gwanwyn ac mae disgwyl irsquor gwelliannau i Ganolfan Ymwelwyr y Gogarth fod wedi
eu cwblhau erbyn hynny hefyd Bydd y Maes man ymgynnull yn y warchodfa yn agor yn barod ar gyfer yr hydref arsquor adar mudo
Mae yna hefyd ddigon o bethau y gallwch chi eu gwneud yn rhai o safleoedd llai adnabyddus Gwasanaeth Cefn Gwlad Conwy Er enghraifft
llwybr cerdded newydd yng Ngwarchodfa Natur Coed Pwllycrochan ym Mae Colwyn syrsquon eich tywys trwyrsquor coed collddail
Itrsquos in our nature
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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N A T U R A L E N V I R O N M E N T
RSPB CONWY NATURE RESERVE
Among the UKrsquos most popularRSPB reserves with plenty to
see throughout the year fromshorebirds returning in the autumn
to dragonflies in summer plus an
exciting timetable of events whichincludes a New Yearrsquos Day Walk and
International Mud Day in June
01492 584091wwwrspborguk
GREAT ORME COUNTRY
PARK VISITOR CENTRE
Discover the Great Ormersquos history
geology and wildlife and take asneaky peak at the seabird colonies
using the lsquoseabird camerarsquo A rangeof leaflets produced by Conwyrsquos
Countryside Service is available atthe Centre
01492 874151wwwconwygovukgreatorme
PENSYCHNANT CONSERVATION
CENTRE AND NATURE RESERVE
The woodland and heathland of
this nature reserve at the top ofConwyrsquos Sychnant Pass is home
to diverse species of wildlife andis a perfect starting point for awalk to the Carneddau mountains
The Centre itself works withnaturalists and wildlife organisations
and hosts regular events
01492 592595wwwpensychnantcouk
NATURE RESERVES
Conwy Countryside Servicemanages a number of naturereserves with diverse habitats ndash
from woodland to sand dunesndash including the wild landscapes
of Conwy Mountain Bodlondeb
Woods with its many speciesof birds and butterflies andDolwyddelan picnic site wherevolunteers created award-winning
flower beds
wwwconwygovukcountryside
SPRING
The new Jubilee Nature Observatory at
RSPB Conwy opens this spring The straw-bale-built structure overlooks one of the
two lagoons and up the Conwy Valley toSnowdonia Use it to spot birds such as
Water rail (similar to moorhens) hidden in
the reeds plus spring butterflies egrets andGrey heron
ldquoI love walking round the reserve on a spring
dayrdquo says Julian Hughes Reserve ManagerldquoWith birds arriving from Africa wild flowersand insects emerging therersquos something new
every dayrdquo
Improvements to the Great Orme CountryPark Visitor Centre will also be completefor spring with a new weather station and
a digital information point The Great Orme
boasts some 400 species of wild flowersin spring with rock roses one of the mostprevalent on its limestone grassland You canalso spot seabirds on the cliffs and Kashmir
goat kids running wild Look out for thewild flower interpretation chart one of the
centrersquos latest publications
SUMMER
A new viewpoint from RSPB Conwyrsquos Ganol
Trail looking across to Conwy Castle willopen for summer to spot oystercatchersand curlews on the islands in the lagoons
You will also see native wild flowers suchas Birdrsquos foot trefoil a food source for the
Common blue butterfly The Great Ormeheathland meanwhile will be in full bloomwith heather and gorse showering purple
and yellow flowers across the landscape
A perfect walking spot for May or June isthe Mynydd Marian Local Nature Reservea small limestone ridge on the edge of
the village of Llysfaen located betweenColwyn Bay and Abergele The limestone
grassland site boasts stunning coastal views
and a rich patchwork of summer flora andfauna including rare species such as Hoary
rockrose Spring cinquefoil and the Silver-studded blue butterfly
AUTUMN
New developments to the nature reserve
with the next stage of the ConwyConnections project at RSPB Conwy will
be complete for autumn The centrepieceof this will be Y Maes (the village square)
which will offer a newly landscaped central
outdoor meeting place It will also providean elevated view across the reserve to the
Conwy Valley Look across the treetops ateye level with the Goldfinches at play
ldquoThe mix of habitats brings people closerto naturerdquo says Julian Hughes ldquoThe reserve
is alive at this time of year with autumncolours fungus frogs and birdlife on the
moverdquo
Also alive in early autumn is the circular
walk through the Penmaenmawr uplands
exploring ancient historical sites from theJubilee Path to the Druidrsquos Circle whilstwalking through a carpet of mixed pinks andpurples with splashes of yellow from heather
gorse and bilberry
WINTER
Enjoy a winter walk at the Pwllycrochan
Woods Local Nature Reserve a deciduouswoodland above Colwyn Bay where
improvements to the woodland pathand new themed information boards areavailable for walkers amongst the native
and exotic trees Listen out for buzzardsnuthatch great spotted woodpecker and
tawny owls while out rambling the fivecircular woodland trails
ldquoWith sweet chestnut sessile oak andsycamore itrsquos a brilliant place to trudge
through the thick carpet of leaves in theautumnrdquo says Countryside Warden LesleyLawson
Finally the four walks around Llanfairfechan
are also ideal for winter wildlife Route one
through the Glan y Mocircr Elias Local NatureReserve is graced with wigeons grazing the
saltmarsh and wading birds on the adjoiningTraeth Lafan mudflats
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
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30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
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North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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The Green Flag Award Scheme is a
national standard of excellence for parksand green spaces To qualify a greenspace must be a welcoming place which
involves the community The awardtakes into consideration such things as
sustainability conservation and heritage
and recognises the hard work of dedicatedparks staff and community groups This
year we are proudly flying no fewerthan nine prestigious Green Flags from
ornamental flowerbeds paths and seatingat Queenrsquos Gardens Colwyn Bay a relaxedenvironment in an otherwise busy area of
the town to Cae Derw Llandudno Junctionwhich has a sensory garden sculptures a
play area and a place to walk the dogSo far more than 50000 daffodil bulbs have been planted at Llandudnorsquos parksgardens and green bits in a bid to secure the title of Daffodil Capital of Wales
Throughout 2012 school youth and childrenrsquos groups the Councilrsquos parksdepartment and local businesses gathered for mass bulb-planting and fund-raising
events competitions and activities with a lsquodaffometerrsquo gauging planting progressThe first yearrsquos planting goal was met (and bettered) last November and all thehard work is due to pay off this year Visit Llandudno in late winter early spring
to be among the first to see the explosions of bright yellow when thousands uponthousands of daffodils burst into bloom throughout the town
wwwdaffodilcapitalofwalescouk
Wales in Bloom is a national campaign designed to embrace the beauty of
Wales Prizes are awarded annually for the best looking towns and take into
consideration environmentally friendly practices and community involvement aswell as horticultural achievement In 2012 Colwyn Bay took home 1st prize the
Gold Award in the Large Town category for a whopping 11th year running Visitand see whatrsquos growing this year
walesinbloomorguk
G A R D E N S A N D G R E E N S P A C E S
Our Green Flags are flying atWynn Garden Old ColwynQueens Garden Colwyn Bay
Bodlondeb Park ConwyHappy Valley Llandudno
Great Orme Country Park LlandudnoPentre Mawr Park Abergele
Cae Derw Llandudno JunctionLlanrhos Lawn Cemetery LlandudnoBryn Euryn Allotments and Local Nature
Reserve Rhos-on-Sea
wwwconwygovuk
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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Prsquoun ai a ydych chirsquon anturiwr o fri syrsquon hoffi gwthiorsquoch corff arsquoch calon irsquor eithaf neursquon hoffi ymlacio a chwarae golff gyda thyrsquor clwb gerllaw
i chi gael llymaid mae rhywbeth at ddant pawb yn Llandudno a Sir Gonwy O antur ar dir sych i antur ar y mocircr - beth am roi cynnig arrywbeth newydd Beth am fynd ar siglen pum sedd fwyaf Ewrop yn Treetops Adventure neu os ydych chirsquon ddigon dewr beth am feicio
ar hyd llwybr 28km y Marin yng Nghoed Gwydir Yng Nghonwy mae gan ddringo sgiumlo syrffio barcud a cherdded un peth yn gyffredin -golygfeydd godidog o bob cyfeiriad
A C T I V I T I E S
Whether yoursquore a fully fledged outdoor type who likes nothing betterthan a no-holds-barred adrenaline thrill or prefer to spend your
spare time on the golf course with a club house close at hand therersquossomething to please everyone in Llandudno and Conwy County
Wersquove adventures on dry land and on the water Colwyn Bayrsquos eagerly
awaited Watersports Centre is coming soon but in the meantime whynot try something new Whether itrsquos climbing skiing kitesurfing or just
good old fashioned walking they all have one thing in common here
amazing scenery in every direction
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
24 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
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North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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A C T I V I T I E S
To book your next big golf adventure call 0845 450 5885or visit wwwgolfcoastnorthwalescom
PenmaenmawrMaesdu Abergele Conwy
Planning a golf break on the North Wales coast
can be tricky Do you choose parkland links or a
bit of both Golfer-friendly hotel or self-catering
Mountain castle or sea view
With 9 challenging holes at Penmaenmawr USGA standard greens at
Abergele championship courses at North Wales and Maesdu Llandudno
and Walesrsquo only Open Qualifying course at Conwy yoursquove quite a choice
to make We find decisions like these are best left for the 19th holeNorth Wales
Golf Coast
North Wales
10 d i s c o u nt f o r g r o u p s o f 12 o r mo r e
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
24 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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A C T I V I T I E S
W A L K S W H E E L S A N D W A T E R
T H E W A L E S C O A S T P A T H
Officially opened in May 2012 the Wales Coast Path is a longdistance walking route which follows the entire coast of Wales
from Chester to Chepstow The route clocks up a grand total of870 miles but the section of the path which runs through Conwy
stretches a more manageable 345 miles from Kinmel Bay toLlanfairfechan It can be divided into three shorter bite-sized chunksfor a perfect dayrsquos walking Kinmel Bay to Rhos-on-Sea which takes
in Persarn Beach Site of Special Scientific Interest and Llanddulasbeachrsquos interesting array of wildlife Rhos-on-Sea to Conwy which
takes in the summit of the Great Orme RSPB Conwy nature reserveand finishes at Conwy Castle and Conwy to Llanfairfechan whereyou can choose from a lowland and a more challenging rural upland
route where the extra leg work is rewarded with stunning sea views
wwwwalescoastpathgovuk
1 0 T H A N N I V E R S A R Y O F
C O N W Y W A L K I N G W E E K
3 1 0 J U L Y
Strictly speaking Conwy Walking Week shouldbe renamed wersquove so much going on this year
we needed an extra day Have your walkingboots at the ready for no fewer than 8 daysof exploring Conwy county from coast to
mountain With walks of all levels from easy to
challenging for adults and families alike all ledby local professionals This year Conwy WalkingWeek turns 10 join us to celebrate
wwwconwygovuk
C O N W Y C Y C L E R O U T E
If you prefer your bike rides with a sea view try the ConwyCycle Route part of North Wales Coast Route (National
Route 5) from Anglesey to Chester For a shorter ride youcan cycle along the mainly traffic-free sea-fronts betweenLlanfairfechan and Kinmel Bay which include the lsquoConwy
Estuary Trailrsquo and a link to the RSPB Reserve at Conwy Much
of the route is perfect for walkers wheelchairs and pushchairstoo and is a great way to enjoy our coast leaving just tracksbehind you rather than a carbon footprint
wwwconwygovuk
I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R L E I S U R E C E N T R E S
Letrsquos face it sometimes the weather gets the better of even the most intrepid
adventurer In times of inclement weather however we have many great indoor leisurefacilities so you can still set the pulse racing But you donrsquot have to wait for a rainy dayto enjoy our leisure centres theyrsquore open all year round whatever the weather is doing
outside Swim a few lengths at Llandudno Swimming Centre hire a squash court or have
a go on a climbing wall at Llandudno Junction Leisure Centre or challenge your friendsto a match at Craig y Donrsquos purpose build tennis centre
wwwconwygovukleisure
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A C T I V I T I E S
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
25
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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A C T I V I T I E S
24 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
25
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
26 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
27
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 2831
Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
28 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
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Mae Neil Sowerby yn mynychu dosbarth pobi bara gydarsquor pobydd organig o fri Alex Gooch yng Nghanolfan Fwyd Bodnant Maersquor Ganolfan
Fwyd newydd a gostiodd pound65 miliwn irsquow chwblhau wedi ei sefydlu ar hen fferm ger yr afon Conwy syrsquon dyddiorsquon ocircl irsquor ddeunawfed ganrifMae Neil yn edrych ymlaen at ddegfed pen-blwydd Gwledd Conwy lle bydd cynhyrchwyr lleol yn cael eu gwobrwyo Ymysg y stondinwyr
bydd cwmniumlau hufen ia Fortes a Parisella selsig Ieuan Edwards o Gonwy cynnyrch Blas ar Fwyd ac olew recircp Blodyn Aur
Mae Canolfan Bodnant hefyd yn gartref i Ganolfan Wenyna Cymru ndash adnodd hanfodol gyda bod y wenynen fecircl yn prinhau Mae croeso i
chi weld cychod arddangos a thrin y gwenyn hyd yn oed Oes mae yna fwrlwm mawr am ein diwylliant bwyd fel mae Neil yn ei ddarganfod
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Neil Sowerby makes a lot of dough discoverswhy therersquos a buzz about bees and savours
a precious Diamond pie on a food safari
around Conwy
ldquoYOUR baps are better than minerdquo is not
a phrase I use lightly Any kind of coursebrings out my competitive edge But this
time in a rather superior breadmaking
tutorial I was suffering from a helping ofself-knowledge Unlike the attentive lass to
my right I had failed to master the hand-never-leaving-the-surface nudge that gives
dough the correct tensile shape Oh andperhaps Irsquod overfloured the worktop
Out of my oven came some delightfullysavoury potato baps to be enhanced by a
garlicorganic olive oil glaze but mine hadspread slightly into flab ndash a bit like their
baker in fact
Itrsquos not going to help my personal tensile
shape that I carted home two BodnantWelsh Food bags packed with a glorious
Perl Las cheese and garlic bread a chunky
spelt loaf rocket oil coated focacciaand wicked cinnamon twists ndash all from
one productive day under Alex GoochFermentation was never such fun
Still just 31 Alex is symptomatic of theculinary revolution raging in Wales In
2010 he won lsquoBest Producerrsquo at Radio 4rsquosFood and Farming Awards Down in
Hay-on-Wye this yeastmeister worksthrough the night at his organic bakery
to supply top restaurants delis andfarmerrsquos markets His spelts sourdoughsand ryes are hot properties
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lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
28 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
29
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
30 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
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31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 2631
lsquolegendr983161rsquo Itrsquos mirrored 10 miles south in Llanrwstat Blas ar Fwyd a restaurantcafewine operation run by the intensely
knowledgeable Deiniol ap Dafydd Hiscoleslaw is legendary but it was his Celtic
Pork in Cider (Porc Celtaidd mewn Seidr)that triumphed in The Great Taste Awardsand Walesrsquos True Taste
Winning prizes is becoming a habit for
local food producers Edwards Butchersof Conwy scooped five 2012 Great TasteAwards and capped it with a top Diamond
Award for their Pork and Black Pudding Piewith Free Range Eggs at butchersrsquo Oscars
the Smithfield Awards
ldquoI an vuc fr it
rumptiunesrdquo
Purchasing the last pie left one lunchtime
in their bustling High Street shop I scoffedit on the quayside fighting off a gull who
fancied a piece of the pie action
Local ice cream scoops lots of awards too
Take friendly rivals Fortes of Llandudnoand Conwy-based Parisellarsquos Fortes
scooped five 2012 Great Taste Awardsand two from True Taste ndash Raspberry
Sorbet (gold) and Classic Vanilla Ice Cream(bronze) Parisellarsquos earned two True Tastesilvers for their Walnut and Maple Ice
Cream and Passion Fruit Sorbet Go forthat last one Tangy
F O O D A N D D R I N K
Both firms were founded by Italian
immigrants Young Domenico Parisellainitially came down from Scotland to work
for Fortes in 1943 Ten years later he wasrunning his own shop and selling from a
motorised tricycle
The Fortesrsquos ice cream parlour in Mostyn
Street Llandudno all red-leather
banquettes and gleaming fittings harksback to those times It was here in thebasement that current owner David Fortersquosgrandfather Onorio used to churn ice
cream using recipes from the old country
Parisellarsquos relaunched in 2006 opening anartisan ice cream factory ldquoWe use Welshwhole milk double cream and finest Italian
flavours to create a rich smooth gelatostyle ice creamrdquo says Tony ldquoGelato has
very little air added making it extremelydense and creamyrsquorsquo
Itrsquos significant that another culinary hot
property the new Bodnant Welsh Foodcan lure him north on his Sundays off
to run their breadmaking classes Thereciprocal enthusiasm of my eight fellowbaking apprentices is as palpable as the
live dough pliant to our fingertips ldquoMakingbread at home allows you to control what
you put in Use the finest ingredients andyou will see the differencerdquo Alex tells us
ldquotheir 983123helverefle the wealth
f fantai prue
in the Cnw983161 anLlanun areardquo
That quality concern could well be themantra of the pound65m food complexconceived by the owners of the Bodnant
Estate on their old home farm andopened by Prince Charles in July 2012
Spectacularly overlooking the RiverConwy the restored 18th century FurnaceFarm houses a farm shop tea-room on-
site bakery butchery dairy restaurantcookery school and a beekeeping centre
Itrsquos a showcase for Welsh produce ldquoHerewe measure in food feet not food milesrdquothey say Hence their shelves reflect the
wealth of fantastic produce in the Conwyand Llandudno area
26 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
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F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
27
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
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Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
28 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
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1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
29
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
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3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
30 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3131
31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 2731
F O O D A N D D R I N K
lsquoopyse dizl cakrsquo Another serial award-winner for the
sweet-toothed is Siwgr a Sbeis (Sugarand Spice) in Llanrwst whose Bara Brith
cakes and quiches are widely availableRecommended ndash their lemon andpoppyseed drizzle cake
All these products and many more come
together in that great celebration of NorthWelsh food the Gwledd Conwy Feast Ithas been the catalyst for the food tourism
that makes a hugely attractive destinationeven more attractive
This year the Feast celebrates its 10thanniversary Organiser Jane Hughes
promises lots of ldquospecial surprisesrdquoHer enthusiasm is undimmed ldquoPeople
are as enthusiastic as ever about smallproducersrdquo she says ldquoBuying food is likebuying art ndash therersquos a difference between
buying an original painting and a mass-produced print With small scale quality
production you know there are going tobe no chemicals in the preparation or
packaging Itrsquos just going to be betterrdquo
lsquofoie heavenrsquo The Feast even takes place in October fora special reason Thatrsquos when the famousConwy estuary mussels are at their best
Wash them down with beer from one ofthe three local breweries ndash Great Orme
Conwy and Nant ndash and itrsquos foodie heaven
Perhaps accompany it with a salad
dressed in the buttery nutty Blodyn Aur
rapeseed oil cold-pressed on a farm near
Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr The oilrsquos namemeans Golden Flower and it contains half
the saturated fat of olive oil and 11 timesmore Omega 3
Honeyrsquos another great healthy option ndashthe Feastrsquos originator was Peter McFadden
who produces award-winning heatherhoney from the hills above town But
these are difficult times for bees In theUK honeybee numbers have halved overthe past 25 years The disappearance
of wild flower meadows and in 2012 awet summer that stopped honeybees
collecting nectar contributed to the crisisHence the importance of the NationalBeekeeping Centre of Wales ndash another
key element back at Bodnant Welsh Foodwhere nearby Bodnant Garden provide
wonderful source material for honeybeesVisitors are able to visit demonstration
hives watch the keepers at work andhandle the bees You can even rent a hiveFor the less hands-on there is a bee cam
and a chance to buy hive produce
Yes therersquos a real buzz about foodculture in these parts
27
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 2831
Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
28 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 2931
1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
29
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3031
3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
30 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3131
31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 2831
Whatrsquos On
in 2013
Spring summer autumn and
winter therersquos always a feast
of fun wherever you go in thispart of North Wales Wersquove got
concerts and competitions
festivals and fairs races and
rallies So come and join the
celebrations This is just a taste
of whatrsquos going on in 2013
for more details of events in
Conwy County check out
visitllandudnoorguk
and to find out about eventsin North Wales as a whole
please visit
eventsnorthwalescoukevents
RAISE THE GAME
Some of the best young rugby talent
in the northern hemisphere will be ondisplay at Eirias Colwyn Bay this yearwhen Wales take on Ireland and England
in the Under 20 Six Nations Wales areon a high after finishing third at last
yearrsquos Junior World Championship andbecoming the first team to beat NewZealand at Under 20 level They will be
keen to build on that form starting withthe clash against Ireland in February
while the Championship ends with acrunch match against old rivals England
in March
1 FebruaryWALES V IRELAND
15 MarchWALES V ENGLAND
To book your tickets for the gamesWRU wrucouk ticketsVenue Cymru venuecymrucouk
01492 872000Colwyn Leisure Centre 01492 577900
1940rsquos Festival Colwyn Bay
Three Castles Welsh Classic Trialand Heritage Tour
Access all Eirias 2012
Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza
28 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 2931
1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
29
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3031
3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
30 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3131
31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 2931
1 MarchST DAVIDrsquoS DAY
P A RA D E C O L W Y N BA Y
The first modern day St DavidrsquosDay parade in Wales with
a street parade led by localschoolchildren ending witha St Davidrsquos Day concert at
St Paulrsquos Church
t 01492 577600
26 MarchC O NW Y S E E D FA IR
One of Conwyrsquos 700 year old
Charter Fairs with stalls sellingplants seeds crafts home
produce and more plus ConwyFarmersrsquo Market on the Quay
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
31 MarchE A S T E R E GG H U NT
Hop along to Conwy Castlethis Easter Sunday and
participate in an Easter EggHunt Receive a free Easter egg
for taking part Egg-citing stuff
cadwwalesgovuk
14 AprilLLANDUDNO 10
This 10Km road race starts andfinishes on the promenade inLlandudno and includes a runaround the scenic Great Orme
20 amp 21 AprilCONWY JESTERrsquoS
W E E KE ND
Join our jesters for a weekendof medieval mayhem andguaranteed fun for the whole
family with the thoroughly
authentic backdrop of Conwyrsquoscastle and town walls
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
20 amp 21 April1940rsquoS FESTIVAL
C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos successthis year once again
experience the sights soundsand tastes of Britain duringWWII from ration book
cookery to vintage clothesand vehicles
t 01492 577600colwynbayheritageorguk
1-4 MayGLAMORGAN V
L A NC A S H IRE
Kick off the British summerat the ever-popular festivalweek when Glamorgan ndash
who this year celebratetheir 125th anniversary ndash
take on Lancashire in theirchampionship encounter atColwyn Bay Cricket Club
Rhos-on-Sea
t 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
VICTORIAN
E X T RA V A GA NZ A
Among Llandudnorsquos favourite
events with marching bandsstreet entertainers jugglers
fire eaters vintage fairgroundvehicles and many other
attractions all with aVictorian flavour
t 07828 108999
4-6 MayLLANDUDNO
T RA NS P O RT FE S T IV A L
The largest transport festival
in Wales this event featuresvintage vehicles of all kinds
from cars motorbikes andbuses to farm and militaryvehicles
llantransfestcouk
5 MayWELSH DRAGONS
(GLAMORGAN) V
Y O RKS H IRE
A great day out and theperfect start to the ClydesdaleBank 40 season with the visit
of Yorkshire Carnegie and theWelsh Dragons to Colwyn
Bayrsquos ground in Rhos-on-Seat 01492 544103colwynbaycricketclubcouk
11 amp 12 MayCONWY PIRATE
W E E KE ND
Grab your shipmates and join
the fun and games at ConwyPirate Weekend where you
can roll a barrel join a tug ofwar place a bid in the slaveauction sing a sea shanty and
more besidesconwypiratescouk
18 amp 19 MayBAY OF COLWYN
PROMENADE DAY
COLWYN BAY
Timed to coincide with the
opening of Porth Eirias thisevent has been extended toa whole weekend with a new
location on the promenade
closer to townt 01492 575948
5-8 JuneTHREE CASTLES
W E L S H C L A S S IC T RA IL
AND HERITAGE TOUR
BA S E D A T L L A ND U D NO
See 125 classic cars ndash from
vintage Bentleys to 70s sportscars ndash cover around 450 milesin three days of competitiverallying across the regionrsquos
most beautiful locations
t 020 8255 4860three-castlescouk
23 amp 23 JuneFE S T IV A L O F D A NC E
Get your dancing shoes onfor a whole weekend of toe
tapping dance from Bollywoodand Morris dancing to streetdancing and more
conwytowneventscouk
25-27 JuneWELSH OPEN SENIORSrsquo
C H A M P IO NS H IP
See veteran players do battleat this open contest set in
Abergele Golf Clubrsquos 18 holeseaview parkland course
abergelegolfclubcouk
29 JuneLLANDUDNO SEA
T RIA T H L O N
Voted 2010 Race of the Yearin the 220 Triathlon Awardsthis standard sprint triathlon
incorporates a sea swim anda challenging cycle section
around the Great Orme
t 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
L landudno Sea Tria t h lon
Conwy Pirate Weekend
S t D a v i d rsquo s D a y P a r a d e C o l w y n B a y
29
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3031
3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
30 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3131
31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3031
3-10 JulyCONWY WALKING
W E E K
Join the 10th year celebrationswith eight days of walks
around Conwy County fromcoast to mountain Walks of alllevels for adults and families
all led by local professionals
t 01492 575290conwygovukwalkingweek
4-7 JulyNORTH WA LES
BL U E GRA S S FE S T IV A L
This the 25th North WalesBluegrass Festival will see thecream of British bluegrass join
bands from all over the worldfor this four day music event
Pitch a tent and stay for the
whole festivalt 01492 580454northwalesbluegrasscouk
20 amp 21 JulyCONWY LIVING
H IS T O RY W E E KE ND
See early medieval historycome to life at the Norman
camp on the quayside withre-enactors going about their
daily lives cooking on open
fires and settling scores bythe sword
t 07703 105177conwytowneventscouk
21-27 JulyCONWY CLASSICAL
M U S IC FE S T IV A L
Choral evensong male voice
choir and early music vocalperformances are amongthe highlights of this annual
festival which is centredaround historic St Maryrsquos
Church in the heart of Conwytown
t 01492 592166conwyclassicalmusiccouk
21-28 JulyCONWY RIVER
FE S T IV A L
This well-established annual
festival celebrates the historictown of Conwy and hermajestic river estuary with
a full week of water-basedactivities and land-based
entertainment for thewhole family
t 01492 596253conwyriverfestivalorg
24-28 JulyNORTH WALES
BOATSHOW DEGANWY
Q U A Y S M A RINA
Running alongside Conwy
River Festival the Boatshowoffers plenty of exciting
entertainment whether youlove to get on the wateryourself or prefer to watch
the action from the shore
t 0845 123 5438northwalesboatshowcom
25 JulyFESTIVAL OF HERITAGE
A RT S A ND C RA FT S
Come and visit the Festival of
British Archaeology an annualextravaganza of hands-onhistorical workshops and
demonstrations at
Plas Mawr Conwycadwwalesgovuk
27-28 JulyACCESS ALL EIRIAS
E IRIA S C O L W Y N BA Y
Following last yearrsquos success
this two-day concert eventis once again set to featuretop performances by some
of the countryrsquos biggestartists playing to a huge
excited crowd
t 01492 872000
accessalleiriascom
28 July -
2 AugustCOLWYN BOWLING
FESTIVAL
One of the UKrsquos largest bowlingfestivals with seven majortournaments across Conwy
County and a prizein excess of pound5000
t 01492 575563
colwynbowlingfestivalcouk
3 AugustTHE EIRIAS
TRIATHLON COLWYN
BA Y
This sea-based middle
distance triathlon includes a1900m swim from Porth Eirias
Watersports Centre an 83kmcycle and ends with a runninglap of honour in front of Eirias
grandstandt 0161 9286795xtramileeventscom
10 AugustE GL W Y S BA C H S H O W
A great day out for all thefamily with classes for cattle
sheep light and heavyhorses plus horticulture andphotographic classes vintage
tractors a fairground and anart exhibition
t 01492 650529eglwysbachshowcouk
17 AugustSIOE WLEDIG
L L A NRW S T
A rural one day event withclasses for all agriculturalanimals from Welsh Black
cattle to sheepdogs pluslocal produce crafts vintage
vehicles and a gymkhana
t 01492 650847 after 6pmsioe-llanrwst-showcom
30 amp 31 AugustA S Y O U L IKE IT
This summer The Lord
Chamberlainrsquos Men returnto Conwy Castle with theirall male production of
Shakespearersquos mysteriousand romantic comedy
As You Like It
cadwwalesgovuk
Con w y Ri ver Fes ti val
Pixie Lott at Access all Eirias 2012
T he L or d C hambe r l ainrsquos Me n As Y ou L ik e I t
30 W W W V I S I T L L A N D U D N O O R G U K
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3131
31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g
8132019 Visit Llandudno Editorial Section 2013
httpslidepdfcomreaderfullvisit-llandudno-editorial-section-2013 3131
31 AugustGOLDWING LIGHT
P A RA D E
Join the crowds on LlandudnoPromenade to admire the
static display of GoldWingmotorcycles Then cheer
as around 100 brightly litbikes parade through thetown before returning to the
promenade for the spectacularevening display
goldwingsorguk
13 SeptemberC O NW Y H O NE Y FA IR
Showcasing the work of
Conwyrsquos busy bees for over700 years this fair is still thebest place to pick up a jar or
two of delicious local honeyhoney-based soap candles
and more
t 01492 650851conwybeekeepersorguk
1-3 OctoberLGU SENIORSrsquo HOME
INTERNATIONAL
MATCHES
The Ladiesrsquo Golf Union is nowin its 120th year and this
season the Seniorsrsquo HomeInternational comes
to Maesdu Llandudno
maesdugolfclubcouk
6 October SNOWMAN TRIATHLON
C A P E L C U RIG
Choose from lsquoFull Snowmanrsquo
(750m swim 69km cycle 9kmmountain run) or lsquoSnowman
Sprintrsquo (400m swim 31kmcycle 5km mountain run) One
of the UKrsquos toughest triathlonsnow in its 2nd year
19 OctoberC A M BRIA N RA L L Y
L L A ND U D NO
Regarded as one of the UKrsquosbest rallies and now in its 58th
year see 150 crews gather fora day of fierce competition in
the forests of Clocaenog andPenmachno
cambrianrallycouk
26 amp 27
October GWLEDD CONWY
FE A S T Celebrating its 10th year
the Feast has over 150 foodand drink stalls cookery
demonstrations local ale
marquee and stunning Blincdigital arts projections at
locations throughout thewalled town
t 01492 593874conwyfeastcouk
8-10 NovemberNORTH WALES CHORAL
FESTIVAL VENUE
C Y M RU L L A ND U D NO
Each year choirs from acrossthe UK and Europe come to
this one of Walesrsquo largest
choral competitions to heareverything from Gospel and
Male Voice to Barbershop andA Cappella
t 01492 575943northwaleschoralfestivalcom
14-17
NovemberW A L E S RA L L Y GB
Returning to Wales for a 14th
consecutive year this rally is
the British round of the FIAWorld Rally Championship
it kicks off from Llandudnoseafront
walesrallygbcom
21-24
NovemberLLANDUDNO
C H RIS T M A S FA Y RE
A great way to kick off the
festive season this Walesrsquo
largest Christmas fayrehas scores of craft giftand produce stalls sellingeverything you need for a
merry little Christmas
t 01492 574504llandudnochristmasfayrecouk
30 November -
1 DecemberNA D O L IG BE T W S -Y -
C O E D C H RIS T M A S
Events for the whole familyincluding a candlelit lanternprocession seasonal music
fireworks Santa Dash lateopening of independent shops
and galleries Plus a visit fromthe man himself
betws-y-coed-christmascouk
7 DecemberMEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS
A ND T O RC H L IT P A RA D E
A day of medieval fun
including street entertainersminstrels hobby horse joustingand a torch lit parade in the
evening
conwytowneventscouk
North Wales Choral Festival Llandudno Blinc digital projection Gwledd Conwy Feast 2012
S n o w m a n T r i a
t h l o n
C a
p e l C u r i g