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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #255 on: August 14, 2017, 08:52:45 pm »
Seeing Nem's link made me think of Youtube, check these out, possible some info there....

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=orme+caves+north+wales

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #256 on: August 14, 2017, 10:25:34 pm »
The shingle beach in my picture is the one only half way between the pier and the lighthouse I'd say.

The boat skipper did say it used to have a ladder to get down to it, but it rotted away a few years ago.

That shingle beach is Pigeon's Cave and there were two ladders to get down to the beach.   One took you a short way down a shaft and there was a cave there and also an opening to the sea and the second ladder took you on to the beach.
It was over 53 years since the ladders were removed but they had certainly not rusted away because they were ok when I was using them in 1963


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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #257 on: August 14, 2017, 11:26:01 pm »
That's the one.... fascinating.
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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #258 on: August 15, 2017, 07:14:53 am »
Hugo: the upper ladder was still there in 1989. That was the first time I took our eldest lad down to the cave, and when I saw the state of the top ladder I realised it wouldn't be long before it disappeared. Because of its state we declined to try the descent. It was very badly rusted and was no longer secured properly.

I'd also add that both ladders were badly rusted back in the mid-'60s, so I think even then it was obvious they only had a limited shelf life.
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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #259 on: August 15, 2017, 08:44:04 am »
That's interesting Ian, but the bottom ladder was removed by 1964 because that's the year I dived off the ledge and couldn't get back up because the ladder was missing.
I can't remember seeing the top ladder there then but if as you say it was there in 1989 then that was some 25 years after the first ladder went.     The ladders were both safe and secure in 1963 or otherwise the gang of us wouldn't have used them but the top one must have deteriorated over the intervening 25 years or so.

I wonder when the ladders were originally put there and who removed the bottom ladder in 1963/64 and why did they do it?

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #260 on: August 15, 2017, 02:35:29 pm »
I think this clip merits viewing. Its taken from a kayak going around the Gt Orme.
The accompanying music is good too.
Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oho9SV6icA0

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #261 on: August 18, 2017, 04:34:03 pm »
The Yanks are coming! Huge spike in North Wales holiday inquiries from US
A leading travel website has said it has seen a boom in people looking to holiday in region.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/yanks-coming-huge-spike-north-13496251

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #262 on: August 18, 2017, 06:53:24 pm »
I suspect some will be seeking asylum...
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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #263 on: August 18, 2017, 07:06:30 pm »
I suspect some will be seeking asylum...

Very true, but not our recent visitor from Hawaii.

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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #264 on: August 18, 2017, 07:09:58 pm »
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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #265 on: August 23, 2017, 11:45:14 am »
Llandudno 'never been busier' with near record low level of empty shops
The town's future looks right with new developments and other investment on the horizon.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/llandudno-never-been-busier-near-13516224

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« Reply #266 on: August 23, 2017, 12:27:58 pm »
Llandudno 'never been busier' with near record low level of empty shops
The town's future looks right with new developments and other investment on the horizon.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/llandudno-never-been-busier-near-13516224

A simple walk through The Victoria Centre shows how untrue that article is.
There have never been MORE empty units, and many are disguised to look occupied.
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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #267 on: August 23, 2017, 01:42:57 pm »
Have to admit the Vic centre does look a little bereft at the moment.  Talking to some cafe owners they report two things: taking are slightly up on last year but it 'doesn't seem as busy'.
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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #268 on: April 08, 2018, 11:56:01 am »
Nice bit of free publicity.....

Purple Emperor butterflies, clustered bellflowers and sacred rivers: these have been the captivating world of naturalist, conservationist and author MATTHEW OATES, who has worked as the National Trust’s Specialist on Nature for 27 years. Now, as he prepares to retire, he shares his top-ten places in the UK to see wildlife..
 From breathtaking valleys to enchanting troves of wildlife, the National Trust's outgoing chief naturalist reveals his top-ten British paradises

The Great Orme, North Wales
This is a place of pilgrimage for naturalists: a natural paradise, towering aloof above the holiday resort of Llandudno. Try finding a botanist or a butterfly enthusiast who hasn’t been there, or at least doesn’t desperately want to visit.......

MORE   http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5588005/The-National-Trusts-outgoing-chief-naturalist-reveals-ten-British-paradises.html




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Re: ASSETS to tourism in Llandudno
« Reply #269 on: April 11, 2018, 12:33:49 pm »
Lots of figures and percentages (sorry Fester) in this link.

Coastline can bring cash bonanza for North Wales tourism businesses
Year of the Sea is designed to bring even more visitors into Wales.

Businesses across the region have been given a chance to capitalise on “Wales’ Year of the Sea”.

This year the Welsh Government (WG) is promoting products, events and experiences around the shoreline, rivers and lakes of Wales in its continuing bid to push different aspects of the country’s economy.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/coastline-can-bring-cash-bonanza-14515431