Welcome to our first newsletter of 2009. This year promises to be full of challenges so when you need a few days away to restore your sanity do come and let us pamper you. We have spent the winter taking apart and putting in a larger modern en suite bathroom for the Lawyers Room. We have also redecorated and changed a few things around. We hope the articles in this newsletter will encourage you to come to Snowdonia.
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Mountain Safe: Free Mountain Navigation Course
In an attempt to reduce the ever increasing mountain accidents in Snowdonia, a study has been undertaken of Mountain Rescue incidents over the past 6 years. The results profile people most at risk, the type of incidents that were most common, where the incidents took place and where the people involved came from. The findings of the study also highlighted the fact that 60% of the people requesting rescue were uninjured. This indicates that the majority of people needing rescue were either lost or stuck. Perhaps with some basic navigational skills those people
. . . (More . . .)Events in and around Betws-y-Coed Snowdonia
Did you know about the event next weekend?
Well here is how you can find out!
Attached is an events listing for events in and around Betws-y-Coed, from antiques fairs, book fairs and craft fairs, to special train journeys, car rallies, music events and much much more.
Enjoy!
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. . . (More . . .)Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2009
This year’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod, which takes place 7-12 July 2009, will play host to a glittering array of new and established international stars, joining 4000 competitors from all over the world.
Telephone booking now open - call 01978 862001Online booking opens Monday 19th January
Multi-million selling recording artist, Barbara Dickson, who recently celebrated 40 years in the music industry, together with chart-topping male quartet Blake, soprano sensation
. . . (More . . .)Snappers chase jets in North Wales
SUPERSONIC jets twisting and turning at low level through the beautiful valleys of North Wales are being captured on film by keen photographers.
Dozens of aircraft enthusiasts head to the Snowdonia hills from all over Britain every week to capture the thrilling action.
Tornado, Typhoon, Hawk and Harrier jets are permitted to fly at just 100 feet above ground level.
Although low flying aircraft can be seen in all parts of North Wales – nearly the whole of the country is designated a low-flying area for military aircraft – the most popular area is around Dolgellau.
A 30-mile circuit of valleys is called the Mach
. . . (More . . .)Adventure Boat Rides - RIBRIDE
Pine martens return to Wales
The elusive, cat-sized predators were almost wiped out across the UK due to persecution from humans and habitat loss, except for a few scattered populations in Scotland.
A new report, however, reveals the brown and white carnivores, which are related to badgers and stoats, are starting to regain a foothold in parts of Wales.
Conservation groups have
