Celtic Moment

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10×8 Print, Conwy Castle in Conwy, North Wales. Conwy Castle in Conwy, North Wales. Chosen by ClownFish Photo. High quality RA4 prints. Printed on Kodak Endura and Edge papers…. More >>

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Written, filmed and edited by Joanna Tymkiw.

Thanks, I had a look at the map. Too!

First food and cooking show by MSc Journalism graduate and trained cook, Joanna Tymkiw. Written, filmed and edited by Joanna Tymkiw. Future Food Network Host and Chef.

Taking ’5′ from running their hectic business, the cake decorators head off for a vacation to North Wales in the UK to discover the beautiful scenic wilderness and coastal towns….. David Cakes & partner Ed say ” We just can’t get enough of this magical and wondrous place and we always feel like we’re ‘coming home’ when we visit ! ” ….. Ed chills out as Dave gets passionately carried away filming because Snowdonia National Park is the place where his classical musical compositions are inspired from…Totally excited by the wondrous surroundings, Dave apologises in advance for his Welsh pronunciations which he knows are not correct ! During their holiday adventure Dave & Ed discover a 20000 year old waterfall formed during the last Ice Age….. …….After visiting the magnificence of Swallow Falls in Betsw-y-coed near Capel Curig, they explore the little village of Trefriw, discovering the secret location of the magical ‘Fairy Falls’ . This is the place that first inspired Dave to compose ‘ Touched by an Angel ‘, a classical soundtrack that Dave feels captures the spirit of the magical myths and legends that surround this special hidden location….. During the 19th century, Victorians of England were fascinated with these mythical creatures and named this magical waterfall ‘Fairy Falls’ which was formed over 20000 years ago during the last Ice Age …… We hope you enjoy this video Dave & Ed

I think that northern ireland is the same as England’s and southern ireland is a republic. If there are differences then explain to me why. Don’t just say more or less explain whats different.

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Oral history and archival sources are used to provide a groundbreaking account of social, political, and industrial change in postwar Wales. Examined is the period between the nationalization of the coal industry in 1947 and its privatization in 1994. Through a detailed study of groups, individuals, and communities, the complex nature of work and politics during a period of momentous change in the British coalfield history is demonstrated. Particular attention is gi… More >>

North Wales Miners: A Fragile Unity, 1945-1996

First food and cooking show by MSc Journalism graduate and trained cook, Joanna Tymkiw. Written, filmed and edited by Joanna Tymkiw. Future Food Network Host and Chef.

You’d be forgiven for thinking Snowdonia isn’t exactly the hub of UK shopping. With so much open countryside – and so few smoky cities with clogged high streets – you might think you’d get no joy in Snowdonia if your biggest holiday passion is shopping.

But what Snowdonia lacks in dirty, overcrowded high streets, it makes up for with independent shops selling everything from award-winning sausages to hand-made pottery.

Love shopping but hate crowds? Look no further than Snowdonia, where the food miles are fewer and the craft talent is greater; here’s our potted guide to shopping in Snowdonia.

Food shopping

You’ll drool over the delicious local food available in Snowdonia. “Locally produced” means fewer food miles, so you can enjoy delectable treats like Welsh Black beef, locally brewed beers and a huge choice of preserves and pickles without feeling guilty about your food footprint.

Spar, Pwllheli: not your average Spar, since the Pwllheli branch is famous for one of the region’s best selections of local produce.
Glasfryn Parc, Y Ffor: farm shop selling meat and game from the Glasfryn estate, and a fantastic selection of pick ‘n’ mix frozen fruit and vegetables.
Edwards, Conwy: butcher selling locally-reared meat and fantastic award-winning sausages.
Y Pantri Cymraeg, Caernarfon: wonderful Welsh preserves, pickles, beers, biscuits and other delicious Snowdonia foods.
Blas ar Fwyd, Llanrwst: the largest delicatessen in England and Wales outside London, this award winning deli stocks a fabulous selection of food from Welsh farms.
Gill’s Plaice, Aberdyfi: a specialist fishmonger with its own smokery, Gill’s Plaice supplies many of Snowdonia’s top eateries with quality fish and game.
Cadwalader’s Ice Cream, Criccieth: a family business that has been making award winning ice cream to a secret recipe for decades.

Markets

Snowdonia’s markets aren’t just for shopping… they’re where locals meet to socialise, and are great for immersing yourself in the living Welsh language.

Bala: every Monday (summer).
Barmouth: Thursdays and Sundays (summer).
Caernarfon: Every Saturday throughout the year, and on Mondays in the summer.
Llanrwst: Every Tuesday. Also, a farmer’s market on the third Saturday of every month.
Machynlleth: Wednesdays.
Porthmadog: Fridays (summer).
Pwllheli: Every Wednesday. There’s also a farmers’ market at Glasfryn on the first Saturday of every month.
Tywyn: Mondays (summer).

High street shopping

If you like your shops big and branded and want a fix of your favourite high street names, you’ll find these in Snowdonia’s high streets, shopping centres and out-of-town retail parks.

Snowdonia’s busiest big-name shopping destination – with Wales’ longest high street, to boot – is Bangor. Here you’ll find many famous fashion, electronics and entertainment shops and superstores, alongside independent retailers selling everything from new and used CDs (Cob Records) to homewares (Saks). There are two indoor shopping centres in Bangor – the Deiniol and the Menai – and several retail parks on Caernarfon Road.

You’ll also find a good mix of high street names and independents in Caernarfon’s high street and back alleys. Some of Caernarfon’s best gems are tucked away in the medieval back streets, so make sure you explore the town thoroughly.

Bala’s main street, with its broad pavements and beautiful old buildings, is sure to turn up a bargain or two; and Betws y Coed, with its plethora of outdoor shops, is a popular shopping destination for climbing and camping enthusiasts.

Arts and crafts

Snowdonia’s landscape inspires and produces amazing talent. Slate, wool, timber, gold; the raw materials are everywhere in Snowdonia, but it takes skill and hard work to turn them into works of art.

Craftspeople are at work all over Snowdonia; here’s a small selection of outlets selling their wares:

Inigo Jones, Caernarfon: browse quality goods crafted from Snowdonia slate, tour the workshops to see them being made, and engrave your own piece of slate to take home.
Corris Craft Centre, near Machynlleth: local craftspeople making and selling glassware, jewellery, leather goods, pottery and more.
Glynllifon Workshops, near Caernarfon: watch the artists at work, producing stunning jewellery, pottery, textiles, ironwork and paintings.
Alison Bradley, Betws y Coed: Alison produces and sells beautiful charcoal drawings and oil paintings inspired by Snowdonia life, as well as prints, giftware and greetings cards.
The Potters’ Gallery, Conwy: cooperative organised and run by local potters, exhibiting quality local pottery including one-off and limited edition pieces.
Glassblobbery, Bala: stunning handmade glass and ceramic goods sold straight from the workshop; a tourist attraction in its own right.

This is just a small selection of the wonderful shops, markets and workshops of Snowdonia; we couldn’t possibly list them all. If you want to find more Snowdonia shopping gems, the best way to do so is to visit Snowdonia and discover them for yourself!

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