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PADDLE SPORTS FESTIVAL, CANOES, KAYAKS, CELTIC
LONGBOATS, RACING, LEARNING EVENTS AND FUN IN BARMOUTH AND ALONG THE
BEAUTIFUL MAWDDACH ESTUARY MAY 26-27
ARTIST AT WORK EXHIBITION exhibition of paintings and
sculptures by Bernard Barnes and Reyna Rushton at the Chuch Hall, St Johns
Hill, continues into 2012.
Be prepared for the unexpected! A real gem, Don't miss this! Sadly this
unique exhibition may have to close as the building may be sold by its
present owner.
THE WALES COAST PATH SCHEDULED TO OPEN MAY 2012. Extending
some 870 miles from Queensferry to Chepstow, this is a really exciting
project.
Lonely
Planet's Best in Travel rate it the world's number one travel attraction.
Our stretch includes the famous bridge and prom, Talybont village and
riverside walk, and magnificent Dyffryn beach.
Click for more details and maps.
THE
DRAGON THEATRE
AND
COMMUNITY CENTRE
present a
varied program of shows and activities
including
the very successful
JAZZ
AND BLUES NIGHTS . Next event will be on Friday 25
May an evening of high quality gypsy style jazz with Andy Mackenzie
(guitar), Grteg Robley
(bass), Remi Harris(guitar), and Ben Holder (fiddle).
Thanks to "Dogfish Dan" who puts a
lot of work into organising a fine variety of really good music nights
which are proving very popular, so booking is advised. Ring Dan on 01341
280903.
100 YEARS AFTER
THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC
a plaque commemorating the
bravery of 5th Officer Harold Lowe, a former Barmouth resident was
unveiled outside the Harbourmasters office. The ceremony was well
attended, with the Lifeboat Crew, the Coastguards, both the Army and Air
Cadets, the Ardudwy male voice choir, and Harold Lowe's Grandson all
present. Thanks to everyone involved in this memorable event.
There is a LIVE MUSIC SESSION at the Last Inn every Tuesday
Probably the best pub music night in Wales! Singers and players who would
like to perform with us are always welcome and we have occasional theme
nights. Recent Tuesdays have included a School uniform party, and
an
ALIEN NIGHT with special guests former
Duran Duran frontman Andy Wickett and his band
Mau 61.
STARTING FRIDAY 3 Feb 9pm, Live music at the Last Inn on Fridays with
some of the younger musicians including Sion Griffiths of Kamikaze Pigeon,
guitarist Jimbo and vocalist/flautist Hannah.
THE WOODEN MAN OF BARMOUTH looks out to sea and
sees landmark restored. You will need to click on the above
picture to see that the he post
marking the group of rocks known as the Perch has been replaced having
fallen last year. Part of my boyhood was walking out past this landmark to
fish in the channel beyond then rushing back to avoid being cut off by the
incoming tide.
RADIO BARMOUTH We are setting up our own
radio station here in Barmouth. Anyone interested, either in the technical
side or in contributing material contact us either by this site or
through Barmouth Communities First.
.THE
THREE PEAKS YACHT RACE is more than a boat race, its
an endurance event and for Barmouth its a great day in the town.
Boats leave Barmouth on Saturday 16th June 2012 heading for Fort William,
stopping only
for the runners to ascend Snowdon, Scafell Pike, and finally Ben Nevis.
A great day in Barmouth with plenty of entertainment in town over the
weekend.
BARMOUTH COMMUNITIES FIRST have
helped many local organisations including the Dragon Theatre, Barmouth Environmental Conservation
Group, BMEX, Barmouth rowing club and many more. See their
website for
details of coming events, also a particularly interesting gallery of old photographs
of the area.
Was JRR Tolkien's creation of Middle Earth
inspired by Barmouth?
Local resident and sculptor Mr
Frank Cocksey believes so. Mr Cocksey's work includes "The Last
Haul" on the harbour, sculpted from marble salvaged from the Bronze
Bell wreck of 1709. The sculpture represents three generations of
fishermen. The Bronze Bell shipwreck exhibition may be
seen in the tourist season above Davy Jones' Locker Restaurant just a short walk along the
quay.
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Frank Cocksey, still sculpting gems
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"Gollum" by Frank Cocksey
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Thanks to all the people, too numerous to
mention, who have helped with these web pages
Barry
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