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THE PROM BETWEEN
THE HARBOUR AND BEACH ROAD IS SANDED OVER, and closed to vehicles until
further notice.
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 27th January, with respected jazz singer
Marcia
Pendlebury and Gang. 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.
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 sees a change in the
view from his home on Ynys y Brwdd. You will need to click on the
above picture to see the recent change in Barmouth's scenery. The post
marking the group of rocks known as the Perch has gone. It fell during
February and is now in the yacht club compound until it is decided whether
to replace it. 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.
BMEX (Barmouth Music Experience) nights
are held at the Buffs on the last Friday of the month. BMEX have put on some great young
bands over the last year
including
INFERNO one of the finest heavy
rock bands to have played in Barmouth,
RUE THE DAY,
MY FAVOURITE
RUNNER UP, who were here for
their album launch party, and local band
LOADED DICE winners of "Live and unsigned
2009" See
previous reviews with video, or
SEE
BMEX ON FACEBOOK.
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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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