Podcasts about Conwy

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Joined by my sister we record this in our hotel room at The Castle Hotel in Conwy where we talk about the history of this magnificent castle and the spooky things that are supposed to reside there. Sorry about the shonky sound, my lapel mics aren't the best. Don't miss an episode—follow, comment, like, and share!Connect with us on social media @‌themondaynightrevue or email at themondaynightrevue@gmail.com.Explore our podcast merch: Shop HereSupport the show: Buy Me a CoffeeDiscover curated reads: BookshopFor ad-free episodes, minisodes, and exclusive perks, join us on Patreon: Support on PatreonWritten and edited by Corinna Harrod with Holly Clarke. Artwork by Jessica Holmes. Music: "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington (1928). Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-monday-night-revue--4921180/support.

Castles in Medieval Britain didn't just serve a military purpose, they were central to the social and cultural life of society. In the second episode of Gone Medieval's special series telling the story of castles, Matt Lewis looks at how castles were built by turning the spotlight on Conwy Castle in North Wales. Built as part of Edward I's campaign to consolidate his control over Wales, Conwy's unique construction and architectural innovations had an enduring influence on castle design across the whole of Europe.Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis. The producer is Rob Weinberg. The senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Listen to the first episode in this series, The Rise of British Castles, here >Matt Lewis's video series Castles That Made Britain is available to watch on History Hit. Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘MEDIEVAL' You can take part in our listener survey here >

Send us a textIn this episode I speak to US ultra running legend Max King.Max recently popped over from the USA to win the legendary Dragons Back Race. A 380KM stage race over 6 days traversing the length of Wales from Conwy in the north, to Cardiff in the south!In this interview we chat about his experience of the iconic British stage race, that tests even the hardest ultra runners. We talk about his nonexistent recces of the course and how everyday was for him, fortunately a nice surprise.We discuss his previous experience of UK trail running and how his love of the British fell running scene keeps him coming back for more!Max is a great runner and it was an insightful interview that dealt with some of the minutiae of running in what has fast become a legendary race on the UK ultra scene.As always, please like and subscribe to the channel and audio podcast.URS

Dancing with Daffodils project - trials are to begin next month using an extract from daffodils, to feed to cows, with the aim of reducing livestock methane emissions and transform the efficiency and sustainability of ruminant farming. We hear how the Chinese Mitten Crab has established itself in the Dee estuary and has now been confirmed in the Conwy estuary. The crab is one of a number of invasive non-native species (INNS) that are on the increase and pose a threat to biodiversity.and at the Oak and Smoke Tannery in Ceredigion, we meet Jane Robertson who uses natural tanning methods to produce and craft traditional leatherwork.

The boys are back with the final pod of 2023.They are joined by successful business man, Sean Taylor, the face of Zip World. Now President of Clwb Rygbi Nant Conwy. We discuss all things promotion, North Wales rugby and potential business opportunities for the future.As always, the lads discuss the Admiral North Wales leagues and also the WRU Cup.Usual RGC section before the crunch game with Cardiff.The boys also discuss all things Celtic Challenge.Usual banter included. Enjoy.

Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She uncovers what they can tell us about our history, our world and our lives today.Rhianna is on the trail of one of her favourite mythical creatures - the mermaid. She visits Conwy in North Wales, the scene of a mermaid's curse, and dives into a myriad of salty tales. Rhianna hears how the meaning and representation of mermaids has changed throughout history and how the mermaid can speak to the environmental movement in the 21st century. Storyteller: Ffion Phillips Contributor: Professor Sarah PeverleyPresenter: Rhianna Pratchett Producers: Lorna Skingley and Sarah Harrison Executive Producer: Mel Harris Production Manager: Nikki Cannon Original Music by Ben MacDougall Sound Design and Mixing: John ScottA 7digital production for BBC Radio 4

Dave, Katie, Cal and Sean speak with a Salford Harrier who is the highest performing senior British man at the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. Joe is currently 3rd in the current world ranking in mountain running. He speaks about how he got into running, who helped him along the way, and how much he still loves running. Joe also tries to explains about his Casio watch, if he is on strava or not, and how many miles he does in a week. He talks about his battles with Dave and other names on memory lane, and how it felt to take a big win. The team talk about whats been happening in the last few weeks. Cal talks about his London GFA place, Katie talks about Gravy Pud (the race, not the food), Sean talks about Conwy half and Dave tells us some bad news.

Dave, Cal and Katie speak with a Stockport Harrier. Sally has PBs of 16:42 for 5k, 34:14 for 10k, 74:14 for half, and 2:37:48 for the marathon. Sally talks about her time in Berlin for the Marathon and the build up to it including key sessions. She also discusses proud PBs, her go to shoes for race day, and her go to recovery food. Sally also discusses her plan to create a run club for women. The team talk about end of year Christmas episode and how Movember is going for the boys of the team, some say its only visible in certain lights apart from Daves. Sean is away in the lakes after Conwy half, Dave talks about MACCL, Katie talks about her half marathon PB at Tatton Park, and Cal find out he has been scanning someone else parkrun barcode.

Trish Patterson & Robyn Cassidy - Dragon's Back Race - Tea & Trails - Episode 40OMM designs & manufactures technical clothing & equipment made for the conditions & terrain faced by mountain runners & endurance athletes. - https://theomm.com/Precision Fuel & Hydration helps athletes crush their fueling and hydration to perform at their best. Use their free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race.Follow this link to get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/teaandtrailsWe have merch! Check it out at - https://www.summitcrazy.co.uk/teaandtrailsLooking for a one-stop place for everything Tea & Trails? Please check out www.teaandtrails.comWe'll interview trail runners from the front, back, and middle of the pack each week. We'll share training advice, nutrition advice and kit reviews too. We'll talk about current trail running stories and stories from inspirational people we feel you might be interested in. If you like what we do, then please tell your friend.This week Trish & Robyn share their Dragon's Back Race stories. Two super strong athletes who made the journey from Conwy to Cardiff. It was great to catch up and hear how the week went from their point of view. The coaches help Patreon Jim Cotton and we have another listener's Tales from the Trails. We hope you enjoy episode 40!Lee Wingate successfully completed his unsupported Jogle. He officially holds the FKT too! If you want to donate to his Just Giving page, follow the link below.https://www.justgiving.com/page/lee-wingate-1682198605738?fbclid=IwAR2Ad5uGrptZR5XLiUhAUOd6ItHrboYbJTH7PJb8T-QB7sqg01RfKvg_G6QBrew with the coaches - Thanks, Trish, Rebecca and Russell!Brew with the Coaches - https://www.teaandtrails.com/coachesBest wishes,Eddie & GarySupport the showAmazon links are affiliate links. Fix Your Feet Book - https://amzn.to/3FE4nf030W USB C Plug - https://amzn.to/44cwGetMicrophone - https://amzn.to/3huN86KGary's Ice Spikes - https://amzn.to/3vmGUJvGary's BGR Headtorch - https://amzn.to/3DQkoO2Eddie's Spine Race Headtorch - https://amzn.to/40pFXhgROAR - https://amzn.to/3WU7xB2NEXT LEVEL - https://amzn.to/3Hu15LrThe Daily Stoic Book - https://amzn.to/44qDm9jWahoo Tickr Heart Rate Monitor - https://amzn.to/3WfMiuIUltra Trails - https://www.ultratrails.co.uk/Greener Miles Running - https://greenermilesrunning.co.uk/Dales Runner - https://dalesrunner.co.uk/Hannah Walsh Coaching - https://www.hannahwalsh.co.uk/Punk Panther - https://www.punkpanther.co.uk/

Who will be the Ten To The Top champion today? Ceris from Conwy or Alison in Solihull?

In this episode, we are sharing the highlights from our webinar 'Women's Health' with Dr. Jonathan White and Professor Helen Reese Leahy. Dr. Jonathan White is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, and the Overcoming MS Medical Advisor. Helen lives with primary progressive MS and follows the Overcoming MS Program. They discuss how MS impacts women's health and how the Overcoming MS Program can best support women's health. This webinar was recorded as part of our Finding Hope with Overcoming MS webinar series. You can watch the whole webinar here or the podcast highlights on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and bio information. Topics and Timestamps 00:56 The history of MS research with women (Helen) 08:15 Reproductive health and MS (Jonathan) 26:14 The Overcoming MS Program supports every aspect of women's health (Helen) 34:51 Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (Jonathan) 47:41 Bladder issues with MS and menopause (Jonathan and Helen) Selected Key Takeaways More research is needed to understand menopause's effect on MS "The age group with the highest number of people with MS, both men and women, is now 55-64. So, if you think about [that] within the general MS population, that's obviously a very large number of women who are either menopausal or postmenopausal. But very, very few women over 50 are recruited for MS research trials. So, the effects of menopause on the lives and health of women with MS, in general, but also our response to DMTs, are very under-researched.” Inflammation can worsen as we age "‘Inflammageing' is a fascinating term, which essentially [means] the inflamed pro-inflammatory state that people exhibit as they get older. A lot of the conditions we develop at an older age are actually due to increases in inflammation. Cardiovascular disease would be a prime example of that. We think that ‘Inflammageing' certainly has a role in this mixed bag of MS and menopause, and of course, the obvious one to look at will be oestrogen deficiency. Is HRT beneficial if you have MS? There is some evidence to say that it is. But again, none of those studies are prospective or randomised control studies. Generally speaking, it's not recommended to take HRT just by virtue of having MS to protect yourself. But there's certainly no reason not to [take it] because you have MS [and menopause] and in fact, it may be beneficial. So, if you are struggling with the hot flushes, the night sweats or your urinary symptoms have suddenly got much worse, you're suffering from vaginal dryness, then this is definitely a conversation that you should be having." Bladder issues are common with MS and menopause "With MS in both males and females, we think up to between 50% and 70% of people will have bladder dysfunction due to MS. That usually affects the nerves supplying the muscle, the detrusor muscle in the bladder wall, and makes it very irritable, so it tends to be an overactive or urge problem with MS. That's also very common post-menopause, and the mechanism isn't entirely the same, but it does share a bit, and part of it is certainly to do with oestrogen deficiency." More Info and Links: Watch the original webinar Listen to Dr. Jonathan White's podcast episodes on Season 1 Episode 2, Season 2 Episode 19, Season 3 Episode 32, the 100th Episode, and Season 4 Episode 64 Read the paper‘Effects of Menopause in Women with Multiple Sclerosis: An Evidence-Based Review' Read ‘Does menopause influence the course of MS?' Visit the Royal College of Obstetricians, Gynecologists' women's health hub The British Menopause Society The Women's Health Concern Listen to Dr. Rachael Hunter discuss the 3Ps on S4E67 Listen to Helen's podcast episode about Primary Progressive MS New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OvercomingMS/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/overcomingms/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/overcomingms Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/overcomingms/ Website https://overcomingms.org/ Don't miss out:  Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS episodes here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us:  If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, we would really appreciate it if you could leave a donation here. Every donation, however small, helps us to share the podcast with more people on how to live well with MS. Dr. Jonathan White's Bio Career: Jonathan went to the University of Glasgow Medical School, graduating in 2008 (MBChB). He completed a further five years of training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (MRCOG). He works at the Causeway Hospital, Coleraine and has a special interest in early pregnancy and recurrent pregnancy loss. In April 2022, Jonathan was awarded “Doctor of the Year” at the inaugural Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Awards. He contributed to the ‘Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook: Roadmap to Good Health', by writing the chapter about medication. Overcoming MS and personal life: Jonathan was diagnosed with RRMS in October 2015 and has been following the Overcoming MS Program ever since.  Dr. White assists Overcoming MS as a medical advisor and event facilitator. He lives on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, is married to Jenny and father to Angus and Struan. His interests include the great outdoors, cycling and running (reluctantly), reading, rugby, film and spending time with his family. Professor Helen Rees Leahy's bio: MS and Overcoming MS Helen was diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS in 1997 when she was 37 years old. Being ineligible for any Disease Modifying Treatment (DMT) within the UK National Health Service, she began to explore holistic approaches to managing her condition. She discovered Overcoming MS in 2008 and has followed the Program ever since. She was previously a Trustee for Overcoming MS. Personal life and career Helen lives in Conwy, a small, medieval town in North Wales. In 2017, she took medical retirement from the University of Manchester where she was a Professor in the Department of Art History and Cultural Practice. As an Emerita Professor, Helen continues to research and teach doctoral students. She also spends time hand-weaving and learning Welsh, the language of her ancestors.

In this episode, we are sharing the highlights from our webinar ‘Living Well with Progressive MS' with Dr Phil Startin and Professor Helen Reese Leahy. Both Phil and Helen have progressive MS and follow the Overcoming MS Program. They discuss what progressive MS is and how the Overcoming MS Program can benefit people with progressive MS. This webinar was recorded in July 2021 as part of our Finding Hope with Overcoming MS webinar series. You can watch the whole webinar here or the podcast highlights on YouTube here. Keep reading for the key episode takeaways and bio information. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. And if you're new to Overcoming MS, visit our introductory page to find out more about how we support people with MS. Selected Key Takeaways Overcoming MS is for every type of MS Helen Rees Leahy: “Overcoming MS is really determined to be an inclusive space in which everybody's experience of MS is acknowledged and honoured. So, though we [people with progressive MS] may be small in number, our voice is growing, and we're very much being heard within the Overcoming MS conversation.” Exercise is still important with progressive MS but be gentle and kind with yourself Phil Startin: “Be kind to yourself, try not to judge [and] compare what you can do now to what you used to be able to do. I've certainly spoken to people who refuse to exercise saying exercising reminds them of what they now can't do and that's really upsetting. We still need goals but hold them more lightly [and] more gently.” Think of the Overcoming MS Program as a toolkit rather than a set of rules Helen Reese Leahy: “I started following the Overcoming MS Program in the 2000s. It's become a framework for my daily life. I've never been eligible for any disease-modifying therapy, so in a sense, Overcoming MS is my health care programme. I feel very empowered by following the Program. I am taking responsibility and managing my own health to the best of my ability. I always regard Overcoming MS not as a book of rules, but as a kind of toolkit and to be honest, I really enjoy following the Program.” More info and helpful links: Watch the original webinar here Try yoga with Overcoming MS facilitator Veronique Gauthier-Simmons here Read more about Progressive MS Join the Progressive MS Circle New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS episode here. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the ongoing work of Overcoming MS, you can leave a donation here. Dr. Phil Startin's bio: Career and Overcoming MS: After a DPhil in Quantum Physics, Phil left his academic roots for a more peripatetic career in management consulting, initially with Price Waterhouse. After years of travelling around the world for both work and pleasure, including a two-year assignment in Geneva, he was diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS (PPMS) in 2007.   Phil discovered Overcoming MS in 2011, and coupled with his earlier discovery of mindfulness meditation, it awakened a whole new area in his life. With training and supervision from Bangor University, he now teaches an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course to people with MS and to the general community on a pro-bono basis. He is also a trustee for MS-UK.   Personal life: Phil lives in Arrochar, Scotland with his American wife, Cristina, whom he met over a weekend at the Jazz Fest in New Orleans. Phil's completely convinced that the Overcoming MS Program and mindfulness have positively affected the trajectory of his condition Professor Helen Rees Leahy's bio: MS and Overcoming MS: Helen was diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS in 1997 when she was 37 years old. Being ineligible for any Disease Modifying Treatment (DMT) within the UK National Health Service, she began to explore holistic approaches to managing her condition. She discovered Overcoming MS in 2008 and has followed the Program ever since. She was previously a Trustee for Overcoming MS. Personal life and career: Helen lives in Conwy, a small, medieval town in North Wales. In 2017, she took medical retirement from the University of Manchester where she was a Professor in the Department of Art History and Cultural Practice. As an Emerita Professor, Helen continues to research and teach doctoral students. She also spends time hand-weaving and learning Welsh, the language of her ancestors.

Episode two of the Walking with MIND Podcast.Produced at TAPE Community Music and Film in partnership with Creating Enterprise, Conwy and NW Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership and Community Rail. Funded by the National Lottery.Download the Go Jauntly app to access details of the walks mentioned along with many more detailed routes.https://www.gojauntly.com

Episode one of the Walking with MIND Podcast.Produced at TAPE Community Music and Film in partnership with Creating Enterprise, Conwy and NW Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership and Community Rail. Funded by the National Lottery.Download the Go Jauntly app to access details of the walks mentioned along with many more detailed routes.https://www.gojauntly.com

Beti George yn sgwrsio gyda Betty Williams Gwleidydd Llafur. Hi oedd Aelod Senedd y Deyrnas Unedig dros etholaeth Conwy o 1997 hyd 2010. Yn wreiddiol o Dalysarn, Dyffryn Nantlle. Mae hi'n rhannu straeon difyr ei bywyd ac yn dewis ambell gân.

Oggi parliamo di castelli europei.. ma non castelli qualsiasi: i castelli delle fiabe, quelli che hanno ispirato le fiabe della nostra infanzia!Quindi vediamo: Il Castello di Carcassone, FranciaIl Castello di Kronborg, DanimarcaIl Castello Conwy, Regno UnitoIl Castello di Neuschwanstein, GermaniaPer offrirmi un caffè virtuale e sostenere il podcast: https://ko-fi.com/europagrandtour Trovi la trascrizione della puntata e oltre alle fonti, foto e eventuali approfondimenti su: https://www.europagrandtour.com Della stessa autrice: il podcast Storia D'Europa, https://www.storiadeuropa.com e il blog di cucina con audio-ricette https://www.cucinaeuropea.com

#456 Hyundai Ioniq 5. Gareth drives the Korean firm's handsome EV. Is the on-board technology as good as the car's styling? Was driving an electric car during one of the year's busiest weeks for traffic a good idea? And just how do you pronounce Hyundai?

The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a group of like minded people, championing a way of farming that's good for nature. In Wales there are 360 farms in the Network and this week Huw Jenkins visits a farm in Abergele in Conwy, that's exploring woodland products and a more traditional livestock farm in the Brecon Beacons, that's focused on sustainable food production.

There is a photo essay to accompany this episode here Conwy castle in Wales in one of Europe's most spectacular medieval castles. Built in the 1280s by Edward I the castle has withstood sieges and the ravages of time. On Sat October 8th I organised a supporters trip to the castle. Early the following morning, as the sun rose over the medieval town I recorded this episode. Using the acoustics of the castle and the walls I explain the history, what the castle looks like today and how its elaborate and lethal defences worked in the middle ages. Deadly stuff in all meanings of the word!Support the show at www.patreon.com/irishpodcast Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team head to North Wales to the Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard to speak to owner Colin about how their unique environment or terroir has enabled them to produce some award winning wines. Over the tasting table and a glass or two of wine, the group reflects on how our own environment shapes us as people, for good and for bad.

Over the next two weeks I will be busy writing and editing an upcoming series called Ireland's Last Aristocrat. In the meantime I have dusted down two episodes I thought you might enjoy diving back into. This podcast was released in 2019. It's one of was the most listened to and generated the most feedback! It asks if the Great Hunger was a genocide.Become a supporter and join me on the trip to Conwy - https://www.patreon.com/irishpodcastTickets for this Saturdays live show in Waterford on Michael Collins are available here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-history-snugcast-history-from-the-high-stool-tickets-390149617007 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory.

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Ken's special guest is Colleen Atherton of Eaglewings Travels of Wichita, Kansas. Colleen details her three weeks' tour of the British Isles with stops in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Colleen expands on the sights and sounds of this three-part tour of which some was self-guided. Learn for whom this type of tour would be best, the time of year to go, what to expect weather-wise, and some recommended sights and activities along the way. It is a great adventure for history buffs but perhaps not for the kids according to Colleen. Timestamps: 0;00 Intro 0;13 Introducing Colleen 0;17 Tour Overview 1:55 Cotswolds & Bath 2:30 Hadrian's Wall 3:34 Best time to go on this type of tour 4:29 Lindisfarne (Holy Island) 5:17 York & Manchester 5:39 Conwy, Wales 6:22 The Guided Tour Highlights ( Liverpool, Edinburgh, etc) 7:20 Is this tour for Families? 7:57 Recommended Sights & Activities 10:34 Discussion on what are the British isles 12:10 How to get about on a self-guided tour 13:37 Planning advice 14:40 Who is best suited for this type of tour 14:58 Packing tips 15:13 Currency 16:25 Stress-free travel advice for the anxious 16:58 Colleen's upcoming visit to the Passion Play (Oberammergau) 17:35 Contact Information Contact Real Travel Experts: questions@realtravelexperts.com https://realtravelexperts.com/​ https://www.facebook.com/RealTravelExperts/ https://www.instagram.com/realtravelexperts/ Contact Eaglewings Travels: eaglewingstravel@gmail.com Eaglewings Travels Website:​ https://eaglewingstravels.com Image Credits: Image by martinhogarth from Pixabay Image by Alberto Barco Figari from Pixabay Image by pauldaley1977 from Pixabay Image by Ian Dunlop from Pixabay Image by Level_Up_Filming from Pixabay Coppa Club London: Courtesy of Conde Naste Traveler Other Images Courtesy of BigStock

In partnership with Conwy Employment Hub we try to give you the best advice to get yourself back into work into a job or career you are going to love. Listen in to the show to get more insights on how to really improve your working life to enjoy your social life to get that […]

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In this episode we strap on our armour and brace ourselves for battle! From the monumental ruins of strongholds like Conwy and Dover to the fantastical turrets of Hogwarts, castles are an important element in our vision of the past. They played a vital role in history, as centres of defence and political power, the physical foundation of royal and noble authority.  This week, we are travelling through time with the acclaimed architectural historian John Goodall. His new book The Castle: A History tells the stories of these influential buildings through riveting snapshots at various moments in their history. John takes us to visit several important castles in the year 1217, a turbulent moment in English history when rebel barons had asked the French king Louis for help in their struggle against the notoriously bad King John. In the ensuing civil war, castles played a vital role as centres of defence – so much so that John demanded his knights to destroy them rather than see them falling into French hands. Fortunately for posterity, they ignored his orders. John Goodall is the architectural editor of Country Life magazine. He is the author of The Castle: A History (Yale University Press). This episode is sponsored by ACE Cultural Tours, the oldest and most experienced provider of study tours and cultural travel in the United Kingdom. Find out more via their website at www.aceculturaltours.co.uk or speak to their friendly team on 01223 841055. Show Notes Scene One: 20 May 1217. Lincoln Henry III's forces brutally sack the city of Lincoln in the aftermath of the battle because the citizens sided with Louis and the French, an event known sardonically as ‘Lincoln Fair'. Scene Two: 24 August 1217. The Battle of Sandwich, a decisive moment in the war when the English royalist army defeats Louis and pushes the French back across the Channel. Scene Three: 12 September 1217. On an island on the Thames near Kingston, the Treaty of Lambeth is signed by both sides in which Louis formally gives up his claim to the English throne, wearing just his underwear and a cloak. Memento: The coronet Henry III wore at his coronation aged 9, made of his mother's jewels especially for the event. People/Social Presenter: Violet Moller Guest: John Goodall Production: Maria Nolan Podcast partner: Ace Cultural Tours Follow us on Twitter: @tttpodcast_ Or on Facebook See where 1217 fits on our Timeline   

The Fathom podcast has partnered with The National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations (NFFO) to produce a series of informative and highly topical episodes, focusing on the challenges and opportunities facing UK fishermen in the post-Brexit landscape. In this third episode, NFFO CEO Barrie Deas and CFPO CEO Chris Ranford are joined by Newlyn-based fisherman Andrew Pascoe as Fathom embarks on a series-first – a discussion centred around just one species of fish. This episode takes a granular look at all of the past, present and future issues with sea bass, which is timely given that it is a frontrunner for a new fisheries management plan. DEFRA is currently seeking the industry's views on this, and you can find out how you can get involved using this link.  Bass is a financially lucrative and reported by fishermen to be a widely available species. But due to a considerable amount of catch restrictions, and limits to catch authorisation, it has often been a subject of contention.  In this episode, Andrew and Barrie discuss entitlements, and whether it looks like there might be some flexibility on the horizon now bass will have its own fisheries management plan. We hear from Carl Davies, a fisherman working out of Conwy in Wales who spoke about the challenge he faced when stock levels of sea bass dropped, while also getting inundated with paperwork after upgrading his vessel. Carl would like to see “mini-entitlements” to be given so that inshore vessels, which are dependent on following seasonality, are provided with more options. Mike Warner from A Passion for Seafood, based in Suffolk emphasises the importance of being able to use all methods available to catch bass when they're in abundance and would like to see an up to date management procedure to that effect. Current rules are having a disastrous impact on east-coast fisheries and coastal communities, according to Mike, with new entrants struggling to find a way in. Listen in to hear Barrie and Andrew's response to these comments and questions in our bumper bass episode. And in the next episode, we'll also be getting DEFRA to respond to some of these concerns. LINKSFisheries management plan consultation 

"amazing small town, the small town that has everything"

In this weeks episode, Jo brings us the unsolved murder of a man found in Clocaenog Forest, Wales. The Clocaenog Forest is in west Denbighshire and east Conwy, Wales on Mynydd Hiraethog. We thought it would be a good idea to shed some light on this crime as very little is known about him or his origins. Also, please forgive our awful pronunciations of Welsh names!

This week we travel once again to the north of Wales and the gorgeous town of Conwy . Some say that for many years the town has been cursed by a strange resident of the river. Im incredibly proud and amazed at the amount of people who are listening to these tales that I am positing on a weekly basis and thank each and every one of you for listening . please remember that Time between Times also has a You tube channel where different tales are told. Twitter @owensgriffiths Email owenstaton@aol.com www.ko-fi.com/owenstaton Please get in touch with any suggestions or feedback or just if you would like to say hello. Please take care Owen x

Empowerment is one of the strategic pillars of the Overcoming MS charity, and advocacy is a practical way in which we realize this goal. Living Well with MS is honored to welcome two of Overcoming MS's newest trustees – Prof. Helen Rees Leahy and Alison Marwick – for a special roundtable discussion on how advocacy is put in practice. This episode dives into the mission of advocacy and how we put it in play by developing tools and resources to enable OMSers to have confidence in talking about OMS to family, friends, health care professionals, and others.   Helen's Bio:   Helen was diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS in 1997 when she was 37 years old. Being ineligible for any Disease Modifying Treatment (DMT) within the UK National Health Service, she began to explore holistic approaches to managing her condition. She discovered OMS in 2008 and has followed the program ever since. In 2021, Helen joined the OMS Board of Trustees.   Helen lives in Conwy, a small, medieval town in North Wales. In 2017, she took medical retirement from the University of Manchester where she was a Professor in the Department of Art History and Cultural Practice. As an Emerita Professor, Helen continues to research and teach doctoral students. She also spends time hand-weaving and learning Welsh, the language of her ancestors. Helen has never taken medication for her MS and is committed to living well through active self-care.   Alison's Bio:   Allie is originally from Edinburgh but now lives in Surrey. While living in London in 2004 she had her first MS episode, but it was not until 2011 that she was formally diagnosed. Living in limbo for seven years, she buried her head in the sand and hoped nothing more would happen, but optic neuritis led to a formal diagnosis and the necessity to accept that MS was to be part of her life. Not willing to sit and wait for the next episode, she found Overcoming MS a few months later and has never looked back.   Since finding OMS Allie has supported the organization in many ways, and in 2018 became an ambassador for the OMS Circle in Surrey. Supporting the organization that has given her so much after diagnosis and enables her to live a full life is important to Allie, and why she applied to become an ambassador.   Allie lives with her partner, Neil, and is lucky to be able to work full time as a Salesperson for an IT consultancy. She enjoys spending time in her garden, running (slowly), and is looking forward to returning to Covent Garden Royal Opera House to enjoy the opera in the autumn.   Themes:   What is advocacy? What does it mean for the OMS community? How do we do out it in practice? What is the OMS Advocacy Group? Where can you begin? How do we measure success?   Empowerment begins with OMS listening to and learning from the diverse experiences of our community: we'd love you to help us shape this work. See below for more info on the advocacy section of the OMS website.   Recommended Links:   Check out Overcoming MS's new advocacy page on our website.   Coming up on our next episode:   Only three episodes left in Season 3! Next up: just in time for Giving Tuesday 2021 and starting November 29, meet Nicole Zobrist, the ambassador of the OMS Circle in Portland, Oregon, on Living Well with MS Coffee Break #25, part of our popular ongoing series introducing you to members of OMS's dynamic community from around the globe.   Don't miss out:   Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. You can catch any episode of Living Well with MS here or on your favorite podcast listening app. Don't be shy – if you like the program, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you tune into the show.   S3E44 Transcript Empowering Advocacy   Geoff Allix (1s): Welcome to Living Well with MS, the podcast from Overcoming MS for people with multiple sclerosis interested in making healthy lifestyle choices. I'm your host Geoff Allix. Thank you for joining us for this new episode. I hope it makes you feel more informed and inspired about living a full life with MS. Don't forget to check out our show notes for more information and useful links. You can find these on our website at www.overcomingms.org/podcast. If you enjoy the show, please spread the word about us on your social media channels. That's the kind of viral effect we can all smile about. Finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform so you never miss an episode.   Geoff Allix (44s): Now without further ado on with the show. Today's podcast is different to every other one that we've had so far in that we have two guests, and we're going to discuss advocacy. And joining me today are Alison Marwick and Helen Rees Leahy. And I'm going to get Alison and Helen to introduce themselves. You may be familiar with Helen; she's already been a podcast guest. I believe it's season two, episode 30 off the top of my head. But there's a podcast about PPMS with Helen, but to start off with, would you like to, well, firstly, welcome and could you introduce yourself, Alison or Allie?   Alison Marwick (1m 31s): Thanks, Geoff. Yeah, delighted to be here on this podcast today and talking a bit about advocacy. So, my name's Alison or Allie Marwick, I have relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, and although I was formally diagnosed 10 years ago in September 2011, I had my first episode in 2004. So, I've been living with the disease for the past 17 years. I'm fortunate in that I found OMS within about a month of diagnosis, which was great because during that period, I was probably depressed having gone going through that grief cycle of being diagnosed and not really knowing what to do, but I was physically well, I was mentally well, but I had this, what I felt was, you know, a hideous disease and that my life was over.   Alison Marwick (2m 36s): So, finding Overcoming MS within a month was hugely empowering and gave me so much hope. And it enabled me to really take steps in my life that I had been afraid to before. I had been told in 2004 that I probably had MS, or it was highly likely, I think they phrased it, but I pretended that it wasn't there. And I just was living in denial and in fear. And what OMS gave me was that ability to not be fearful anymore, to have hope that I was able to manage my life and that it wasn't over. And I could do all the things that I wanted to do by following the program and have great health outcomes.   Alison Marwick (3m 19s): So that's, you know, that's kind of my story in terms of OMS and how I found it. And I, ever since then, I've been passionate in wanting to support the organization, support other people who are following the program or looking at or interested in following the program. So, I've been an ambassador for Surrey, which is where I lived for the last three years, which has been hugely rewarding. And, you know, we've got an active circle here, which has been great fun and, you know, helping and working with others who are following the program.   Geoff Allix (3m 52s): Excellent. So also joining is Helen Rees Leahy as mentioned. So, Helen, could we have a quick intro from you?   Helen Rees Leahy (3m 59s): Hi, Geoff. Hi, Allie. Hi, everybody. Thank you very much, Geoff, for asking both of us to come on to talk about advocacy today. I'm Helen, Helen Rees Leahy. I was diagnosed with primary progressive MS in 1997. So, I've been living with MS now for nearly 25 years. And as I had a diagnosis of primary progressive from the outset, I have had that course of increasing progression of my illness. I discovered OMS a long time ago, actually. I mean, I think it was something like 2008 when Professor George Jelinek published one of his very early books outlining the backbone of the OMS program.   Helen Rees Leahy (4m 46s): And I seized upon that. I have never been eligible for a disease modifying therapy under the UK NHS system. So, I've always been managing my MS through my own actions and agency, and like Allie discovering the Overcoming MS Program was a tremendous support for me and indeed it supported me throughout my time, my life with MS and continues to do so. So, I think I'm very touched by what Allie says about, you know, overcoming fear and anxiety. And that's something I'd like to come back to. I think in the course of this conversation, the importance of the program, not only in enabling us to lead very healthy lives, as healthy as we possibly can with this condition, but also the emotional, the mental, the psychological support that it gives us in terms of becoming less fearful, becoming less anxious about our conditions.   Helen Rees Leahy (5m 51s): And that's very much, I think, at the core of the advocacy initiative, the ways in which we can really realize the goal of empowerment, empowerment for ourselves and for each other as a community of people living with MS, following the OMS program.   Geoff Allix (6m 13s): Can we start out just as a basic, what is advocacy? To start off with. I think a lot of people won't have heard the term too much. So, could we just define advocacy and the types of advocacy as well? Who wants to take this one out?   Helen Rees Leahy (6m 29s): I'll kickoff, but Allie, I know will come in there as well. I mean, that's right. It's perhaps a rather abstract word. We relate it as I was suggesting a second ago, very much to our strategic goal of empowerment within OMS and really what it is, is making the case for the OMS program. So, if you think about it this way, I think as an organization, we're very good with information to go into the website. There's a massive amount of information about the program, how to implement it. You know, your questions are answered there, but we know that living with MS is challenging and convincing other people of the benefits of following a program like Overcoming MS.   Helen Rees Leahy (7m 16s): It can also be quite challenging. Maybe those, it could be family, friends, it could be your healthcare professional. They don't always understand the program, they don't always see the benefits that we ourselves perceive from it. So, it's making a persuasive argument and it's finding the words and the confidence to make the case for following the program. Sometimes in perhaps what might be quite difficult or challenging situations, you know, where you need to be persuasive. It's beyond information. It's a process of a persuasion. And I say, we can do it for ourselves. We can also do it for each other as well.   Geoff Allix (7m 58s): And Allie, do you have anything to add to that?   Alison Marwick (7m 60s): Yeah, I would agree with that. I think, you know, there are two keywords there that Helen references: empower and confidence. You know, giving people the tools and the techniques and the confidence to be able to talk about their own diagnosis, talk about their own choice to follow the program and the benefits that that's shown. We know from the community engagement survey data that was, you know, we're currently trawling through as an organization, that a lot of people struggle with talking to healthcare providers, talking to their friends and family, but having your friends and family on side is a huge support network.   Alison Marwick (8m 43s): It's really important. And we knew that you, having the confidence and the ability to be able to articulate what it is that you're doing and why, and not have to be defensive and constantly, you know, people going, oh, go on just to have a wee bit cheese or whatever. And so, it's about, we want to enable people to have that confidence, to have that ability, to have those conversations in any environment, whether it's friends, families, healthcare professionals, work, those sorts of areas that we'd recognize, but we maybe need to provide a bit, a few more tools, techniques, and support in order to be able to do that.   Geoff Allix (9m 20s): Absolutely. I think I bet anyone who's got MS and following OMS, I think will be familiar with this. I think, I consider myself very lucky in that my neurologist is very supportive, but I've certainly had many stories of-- probably isn't fair to say, old school neurologists, maybe more traditional, if you like, who really are very much of the opinion, you take the medication and you live life. Literally, I think the phrase did come up like, you know, you've got MS, you don't want to make things any worse and just enjoy life while you can.   Geoff Allix (10m 1s): And it was some really cutting remark like this I've heard, but actually when you look at some of the top neurologists, you know, some really leading neurologists, they are almost entirely of the opinion that lifestyle is a factor and living a healthy life will have an effect on your MS prognosis. So there is definitely, if you've got an up-to-date, if you like, neurologist, they seem to be very pro the OMS approach, but yeah, there are still some more traditionalist and equally person to person as well, because I think all of us will have come across someone who I think you said, why not just have a little bit of cheese, and that is absolutely the case with some people.   Geoff Allix (10m 49s): Again, I feel very fortunate. My family and friends are generally very supportive, but it still happened, you know, a little bit won't hurt sort of argument. So how is advocacy particularly important to the OMS community then? And to the broader MS Community?   Helen Rees Leahy (11m 14s): For me, that's all about individual and collective agency. So, when any of us has a diagnosis of a condition like MS, as Allie was saying, you know, there can be very devastating concerns. And, you know, people of course react in very different ways, but it's, you know, it's a profound change in anybody's life. And in fact, it can be a very traumatic period for people, but what the OMS program does not only, you know, is provide a toolkit to enable us to lead a healthy life.   Helen Rees Leahy (11m 56s): It's also a means of covering our own personal agency of taking control, of feeding that something that we can do and in time, you know, perceiving the tangible benefits of following the program. So, for me, it's that process of taking control, which I think is so incredibly powerful. That is why we believe, of course, the Overcoming MS Program is so valuable in all of our lives and combined elements of it is a kind of more than the sum of the parts. So, I think we know this as individuals, but perhaps as a community, we haven't been quite as clear in articulating that within the MS space more generally.   Helen Rees Leahy (12m 46s): So, I think it's about within the OMS community, becoming more empowered, connecting with each other. And as I say, becoming a stronger voice for the program within the MS space. So, as you say, Geoff, with a healthcare professional, who's a little bit skeptical, with a family member who, you know, is perhaps questioning why somebody with OMS needs to have time and space for meditation or stress reduction, why family food might need to change. So, I think it's about increasing confidence, increasing empowerment, and doing this collectively. We're not expecting, you know, sort of magic wand that any one individual can do this by themselves.   Helen Rees Leahy (13m 30s): So, it's one of the ways in which we want to become more connected as a community as well.   Geoff Allix (13m 40s): And how can you advocate by using your own experiences? What approaches have you had for that? Could ask that to Allie if--.   Alison Marwick (13m 53s): Yeah. Yeah. So, I think a lot of OMSers are naturally advocates because, and you've had many of them here doing podcasts and talking passionately about how following the program has transformed their lives. And as Helen said, not just from a physical perspective, but from a mental perspective, and how they feel about themselves and their own empowerment. So, we can all be advocates just by, you know, talking about our own experiences. And Helen, I'm sure you experienced this as well, but when I meet new people and you're having food in a restaurant or something, and everyone was like, "Oh, what can you eat?"   Alison Marwick (14m 37s): Why do you do that? Like, well, this is why, and this is, I've lived with this disease for, well, had a diagnosis for 10 years. I've followed this program for 10 years and I am in remission and everyone's like, wow. And they get it, you know, some people want to know more. Some people are like, oh, difficult subject, don't want to talk anymore. But I think everybody can be an advocate. We're not, what we're not saying here is everyone has to be. But I think by default, just by having conversations with your family and with your friends and by living your life, people will see that there's something there that you can, that you've got the confidence, you've got the ability and the, you know, you're managing your disease.   Alison Marwick (15m 22s): Helen, I don't know if you want to add to that.   Helen Rees Leahy (15m 26s): Yeah. I think you're absolutely right, Allie and I think the only thing I would add to that is for me, it's, as you say, our own kind of personal stories can be very powerful. And there's an idea which is becoming increasingly accepted and talked about within healthcare systems here in the UK, but also in other parts of the world as well. And this is the idea of experts by experience. It's the idea of the so-called patients being a kind of co-creator of their own kind of treatment plan and parts and acknowledging that alongside the medical model of medical knowledge and research, there are other forms of insight, knowledge, and understanding, which come from the lived experience of an individual and a group of individuals.   Helen Rees Leahy (16m 21s): And it's particularly true with kind of chronic conditions, such as MS. For me, it's more than just our own individual stories. It's actually reflecting on what we've learned, what we learned from those experiences and actually looking for what we have in common, because we know as we've said in this conversation already so far, each of us has a very distinctive experience of MS. And sometimes, you know, your experience is nothing like my experience. Let's put those differences to one side and focus more on what we have in common, what we learn, what we can learn jointly.   Helen Rees Leahy (17m 9s): And I should say, acknowledging both our vulnerability, but also our agency, our vulnerability I think, is what we get from MS. And I think our agency is what we get from OMS, from Overcoming MS.   Geoff Allix (17m 20s): And just as an aside, I mean, I find a lot of people who follow OMS and certainly myself, people always say, you look really healthy, and you look really well. And I've heard that from a lot of OMSers that people are always commenting. How well we look, and I said, I always say, well, yeah, apart from the obvious then yeah, I do actually feel, I think it does actually my sort of ex-- lived experiences that I am definitely healthier apart from the fact of MS. And that my healthcare providers are on board with that, and they said, yeah, I noticed that you're living a really healthy life.   Geoff Allix (18m 0s): You're doing exercise, you're eating a whole food diet, which is good, stress reduction, good. All those things are good things. It's not a, we're not doing some sort of really weird, out there, sort of unusual remedy. These are well founded, healthy things to do.   Helen Rees Leahy (18m 21s): Well. I think that's exactly right, Geoff. And if you had diabetes or a particular heart condition, much of the kind of advice that we follow in OMS would be recommended to you by your healthcare professionals, without any question at all. It's orthodox, it's standard practice. As you said, a few minutes ago, unfortunately, lifestyle management, let alone Overcoming MS isn't yet a kind of standard prescription for people with MS. But you're absolutely right, with-- and you also said something interesting a moment ago about, well, you've got MS so why not enjoy life, which kind of implies that somehow following the OMS program, you know, robs you of enjoyment, well far from it.   Helen Rees Leahy (19m 7s): You know, I think instead of thinking of it as a sort of rule space, sort of diktat, which, you know, is somehow a constraint. In fact, of course, it's a fa-- as you say, it's a foundation to be free and to lead a good life, a healthy life. And of course, to lead the best lives we can with MS.   Geoff Allix (19m 35s): And Allie, have you got a point as well? On that?   Alison Marwick (19m 37s): Yeah. I would add to that, just go back to your comment, Geoff, about people tending to comment that OMSers look well, I think the key thing though is that OMSers know that there are so many hidden aspects of MS. And so, you may look brilliant, you may-- you know, your skin, your hair, everything might be great, but you could be in a lot of pain or, you know, suffering from one of the many things that we know that are hidden to the wider world. So that, I guess, you know, one of the things that we do bring to bear in these kinds of conversations is that yes, we know that the health, the lifestyle and the-- is great.   Alison Marwick (20m 21s): And people comment that physically, we look like what they can see, we look well. But actually, those of us who live with the disease know that there's lots of hidden things there as well. So, we're not, we're not dismissing that, but acknowledging it, and you're working on, you know, helping people in, you know, who are struggling with some of those areas as well. So, there's, it's not, we're not all running marathons and all that kind of stuff. It's about empowering people wherever they are with their disease, and you know, where they are physically and mentally, even if everybody thinks we're all fine.   Geoff Allix (21m 5s): Yeah. We're like swans. We look great on the surface, but an awful lot of work underneath.   Alison Marwick (21m 8s): Absolutely. Absolutely. But, and to Helen's point, you know, I don't, I agree. I don't think that following OMS is a burden. I don't know if somebody told me I could eat meat tomorrow, I'm not sure that I would. I'm, you know, I have-- my life is much more enriched. I've had more confidence, I think, as a person to be able to do things, but I never thought prior to diagnosis that I would do, I guess I've taken life by the horns a little bit more than I would have done before. And certainly, living those years between 2004/5 and 2011. I lived in fear just waiting for the next relapse to happen and made some lifestyle or life decisions that I've completely reversed since following OMS, because I'm not afraid anymore.   Alison Marwick (22m 2s): And I think that's, I think, you know, giving people their hope back is such an important thing with OMS.   Geoff Allix (22m 13s): And so, we talked about advocacy a lot, now on to the OMS advocacy group. So, what is the advocacy group and why is it important to have this group?   Helen Rees Leahy (22m 26s): So, we created the advocacy group at the start of this year, starting 2021. And the importance of it is precisely that it's the goal of empowerment needs to start at home, i.e., within the OMS community. So, with all this discussion about advocacy, we're very clear about this guiding principle, that it must be a kind of community-led initiative. So, from the outset, we wanted to have the voices of OMS as around the table, helping us to start the conversation. And I would certainly want to emphasize that we're still very much at the beginning of this work, which is why it's so great to have this conversation today because we hope it might be a spur for more people to join in the conversation.   Helen Rees Leahy (23m 13s): So, so far, the advocacy group has met, I think, four or five times. It's a small group of OMSers. And we've really been just trying to kind of unpack this, just what we'll be doing today. Really just what this word advocacy means and what might it mean in practice with OMS. So there, the advocacy group is important because it's an initiative which is being led by OMSers. And as I say, we're certainly not complete as a group with small gathering so far. So, if anybody's listening to this podcast today and would like to become more involved, either by suggesting they might want to join the group, we meet every couple of months on Zoom and, or contributing to our advocacy thinking in any other way.   Helen Rees Leahy (24m 1s): If I may just say, Geoff, as soon as this podcast goes live, also going live will be a new advocacy page on the Overcoming MS website. So, if you're on the website and you type in advocacy, or if you're in Google and you type in Overcoming MS advocacy, you'll land on that page. It will give a bit more information about where we are so far, and they'll also be a kind of contact info there. So, you'll be able to get in touch with us if you'd like to be more involved in it, to find out more about what we're doing. And we'd really, really welcome that. As I say, we think sort of empowerment has to start within OMS and we're really determined that we sort of put that principle into practice.   Alison Marwick (24m 48s): Yeah. And just to add to that, Helen, I think is key for anyone that's listening, that we would love people to join the group because we do need more members, but also if you feel that joining the group is too much of a commitment and you don't, you know, you're not comfortable with that, but you want to share something, share an experience. You know, for OMS, the advocacy model we're seeing as being in three parts of self-advocacy being able to talk about it yourself, to your friends and family, and peers. So, talk to other OMSers or OMS or collectively as an organization, you know, to healthcare providers, if you have stories, or if you've got something that you want to share with us, you don't have to join the group.   Alison Marwick (25m 36s): But we're keen to hear, we're, as we mentioned earlier, we're looking at the community engagement survey that so many people responded to over the summer, which is great. And there's a huge amount of data in that, around how people feel empowered or not, some of the challenges that they have. And, you know, so there's some decent information that we can use that, but if, you know, if you haven't shared with us some of your experiences and you feel that, you know, it's something that the organization needs to be aware of because it could help other people, then, you know, the call to action is for those as well as, you know, other individuals, to join the group.   Geoff Allix (26m 20s): And if someone's not comfortable with joining a group, whether they don't have time or they're just, they're not comfortable with sharing, are there resources for people to help them with their advocacy journey?   Helen Rees Leahy (26m 38s): Definitely. Well, as Allie said, definitely there will be. What we did want to do is sort of go off and design those resources by ourselves without talking with our fellow OMSers. So that's exactly what we're planning to do. And as Allie says, people can contribute to that process in all sorts of ways. So, what we're aiming to do, and it will be something which I think you'll be able to see sometime in 2022, we want to take it carefully. We're developing resources, which will specifically be there to support people in as with talking, making the case, perhaps giving them some tools and tips for perhaps quite tricky conversations.   Helen Rees Leahy (27m 25s): When, you know, you're talking to somebody who's a little bit skeptical or resistant to your own kind of commitment to Overcoming MS. So, for example, some of the resources we might have might be frequently asked questions, we might play out some different scenarios, you know, how to cope with challenging or tricky conversations. We're having conversation starters, how do you kind of begin to talk to different people, family, friends, colleagues, healthcare professionals, about this? If you're going to see a healthcare professional, be it your family doctor, or hospital neurologist, or MS Nurse, for example, how might you prepare for that encounter?   Helen Rees Leahy (28m 11s): How might you prepare for that meeting? How might you begin to talk about Overcoming MS with a healthcare professional? And I think that can be quite a challenging meeting in some respects because we know that our expertise is the expertise of lived experience. And as you were saying a few minutes ago, that's neither better nor worse, but it's very different from sort of the medical model for medical expertise. So, we need to be clear about the insight and understanding that we bring to the conversation based on our lived experience and how that can communicate and become a conversation with a healthcare professional.   Helen Rees Leahy (28m 55s): So, we're thinking about these kinds of resources and that's sort of really a first step. So yeah, that's where we're thinking at the moment. But as Allie says, where we're really beginning is also a process of information gathering. So, looking really closely at the community engagement survey data, which is fascinating. And we might just take this moment to thank anybody and everybody who's listening, who participated in the survey because really, you know, your responses are providing really for the first time, I think for Overcoming MS, you know, statistically robust sample of data and findings, which are telling us so much already, and we've really want to root this initiative in that lived experience of the OMS community.   Geoff Allix (29m 55s): And could I ask, what do you think success would look like? How do you measure success, or what do you expect to be a successful outcome of the advocacy group in OMS?   Helen Rees Leahy (30m 14s): Do you want to have a go with that Allie?   Alison Marwick (30m 15s): Yeah. So, success, so we're going to measure success in a number of different ways. And I think we're going to, you know, we need to look to see if there's the global success in OMS being everywhere, but that's going to be quite a way off. So, let's look at it. The community engagement survey is going to be done on an annual basis. And so, we will be using the empowerment questions that are part of that to see whether or not we've shifted the dial on how empowered people feel and having control, how confident they are about talking to their healthcare providers, how supportive family and friends are. So, we're going to use that as a mechanism to be able to measure, but that's going to be another year before we do that.   Alison Marwick (30m 59s): So obviously we're not going to just sit back and wait to see what the results are, I think other success factors are going to be about how many people engage with this process that want to get involved. And we're going to look at success with, you know, some of the material that's going to be created in terms of, as Helen said, talking to healthcare providers, you're preparing for those kinds of conversations. How many of those items get downloaded from the website? What the kind of conversations are across the forum and the website, and looking at it, generally you know, how many more people are finding it, you know, finding the confidence and the empowerment.   Alison Marwick (31m 48s): So, we've not put together specific, eh, KPIs, success factors at the moment, not wanting to be too corporate about it, but, you know, because we are right at the very beginning. But we are, you know, we're looking at well, what do we want, what is success going to be in the next six, 12 months before we move into, you know, really accelerating us further down the line?   Geoff Allix (32m 12s): Helen, do you have anything to add to that?   Helen Rees Leahy (32m 16s): No, I think Allie outlined that very well. Again, if you're listening to this and you think, okay, I know something that will be a good measure of success. Let us know. You know, as I say, we really want this to be very much informed by anybody and everybody within the OMS community. So as Allie says, I'm reluctant to pin things down too hard and fast too quickly.   Geoff Allix (32m 42s): So, with that, I'd like to thank you very much for joining us on the podcast and encourage everyone to have a look at the OMS advocacy page and wish you every success for the OMS advocacy group. So, thank you very much for joining us, Helen and Allie.   Helen Rees Leahy (33m 1s): Thanks a lot, Geoff.   Alison Marwick (33m 3s): Thanks, Geoff.   Geoff Allix (33m 4s): And thank you for giving us this chance to wave the advocacy flag. Thank you.   Alison Marwick (33m 13s): Yes, thanks very much.   Geoff Allix (33m 14s): Thank you for listening to this episode of Living Well with MS. Please check out this episode's show notes at www.overcomingms.org/podcast. You'll find all sorts of useful links and bonus information there. Do you have questions about this episode or ideas about future ones? Email us at podcast@overcomingms.org and we'd love to hear from you. You can also subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform, so you never miss an episode. Living Well with MS is kindly supported by a grant from the Happy Charitable Trust. If you'd like to support the Overcoming MS Charity and help keep our podcast advertising free, you can donate online at www.overcomingms.org/donate.   Geoff Allix (34m 1s): Thank you for your support. Living Well with MS is produced by Overcoming MS, the world's leading multiple sclerosis healthy lifestyle charity. We are here to help inform, support, and empower everyone affected by MS. To find out more and subscribe to our email newsletter, please visit our website at www.overcomingms.org. Thanks again for tuning in and see you next time.

Conwy Castle in Wales is the 700 years old fortress. This Historical castle was built by Edward l, King of England to subjugate the Welsh. I spent a lovely morning walking around it and it is definitely worth a visit. 

This week we welcome Catherine from Babi Actif (Active Baby).   Babi Actif is a 3-year project launched in 2019, funded via the Healthy and Active Fund. The Healthy and Active Fund is jointly supported by Welsh Government, Sport Wales and Public Health Wales and seeks to improve people's mental and physical health by enabling them to adopt healthy and active lifestyles.   Babi Actif aims to create a culture of active families by supporting parents and children to be active during baby's first 1000 days (conception to age 2) by delivering a range of active interventions designed to overcome real and perceived barriers to getting active outdoors with small children and during pregnancy.     The first 1000 days of being a parent are accepted to be the most significant in a child's development. The 1000 days between a woman's pregnancy and her child's 2nd birthday offer a unique window of opportunity to build healthier and more prosperous futures. There have been a number of high profile campaigns promoting the importance of good nutrition during this time, however, the associated benefits of being active post-pregnancy and during the early years has not received the same degree of attention.   Babi Actif sessions are be delivered across Conwy, Anglesey and Gwynedd and include:  + A diverse programme of organised activities that improve health such as pram walks, sling walks, confidence-building taking babies outdoors and outdoor sensory play. Sessions have an emphasis on sharing skills, fostering confidence and engaging community.  + “Things to do before you're 2” campaign – The campaign is positive, creative and quirky – even walking in the rain can be fun if you turn it into a group puddle splash! By mixing creative fun content with eye-catching imagery and practical tips on being active with baby we will get people talking and doing!   Even if you are not in North Wales, this is a great podcast to listen to as it gives lots of ideas on how to be active with your little one. There are lots of projects similar to Babi Actif and some may be close to you.   The main message in our episode is to get out there and have fun with your little one.   If you have a story that you'd like to share and would like to be a guest on the show then please email Lynne at theswaneffectmumblog@gmail.com.

Is Conwy Castle Haunted? It's Haunted Castles month on Ghostly! First up is Conwy Castle in Wales, widely considered one of the most haunted castles in the world. From soldiers to monks, this place is full of ghostly activity. Or is it? Listen and vote! The post 079 Conwy Castle, Wales appeared first on Ghostly Podcast.

Not that anybody asked but this week we unfurled the banners and lit the candles because, this week, marks The Podcast Nobody Asked For's 1st birthday! Thank you to each and everyone of you who has supported us and listened over the past year. To celebrate we have decided to talk about the films we love but haven't been able to crowbar into an episode yet. What will make our final Top 3 list this week? Expect underground car park magicians, imaginary neon and the podcast translated for Whales. During the podcast we mention the crazy string of marathons a friend of ours ran from Conwy to Cardiff (which is the length of Wales), to learn more about what this was in aid of and to donate https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Team/LegIt1 (click here.) You can find the trailers for our choices, and other things referenced, on this https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlT3Mg5E25QVDDSU5JgzBMdAGa5BSkBiM (youtube playlist). Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastnobodyaskedfor/ (thepodcastnobodyaskedfor) Follow us on Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/nobodyasked4pod (@nobodyasked4pod) Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobodyasked4pod (/nobodyasked4pod) You can become a friend of the podcast over at https://www.patreon.com/thepodcastnobodyaskedfor (Patreon) - all money will go towards making the podcast bigger and better. Leave us a review, including any ideas you have for future episodes on https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-podcast-nobody-asked-for/id1531618753 (Apple Podcast) or https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-podcast-nobody-asked-for-1964757 (Podchaser)

On Friday 24th September 2021, John Daly spoke to Zoë Temple on Sound Radio 103.1. Zoe is a volunteer who is taking a leading role when it comes to supporting refugee families housed in Conwy and North Denbighshire. Zoë also volunteers for The Cinnamon Trust and they chatted about that too! Listen again using the […]

join Owen as he continues his season of Ghost stories with a visit to play Mawr in Conwy for real spine chilling tale. Help Owen and the Channel with a visit to Ko- Fi. time between Times Badges also available. https://ko-fi.com/owenstaton have a great week and enjoy Owenstaton@aol.com @Owensgriffiths

Episode 9 of The England Golf Podcast features an exclusive interview with England's women following their epic success in the European Ladies' Team Championships at Royal County Down last month.  The triumph is England's 11th in the event's 62-year history – and scarcely has a victory been as richly deserved following a stunning 5-2 win over Sweden. Women in Girls in Golf Week is back for 2021 and we hear from Lauren Spray and Toni Zverblis about the online campaign which aims to promote female participation at all levels and challenge negative perceptions about the game. This year's campaign runs from 16-22 August and we found out how you can get involved by sharing your #WhyIGolf stories.  We also speak to Trevor Foster about England's triumphant treble at the R&A Home Internationals. England pulled off a fantastic clean sweep of the trophies at Woodhall Spa Golf Club as the women, senior men and women and girls' and boys' squads held their nerve and holed the putts to make it a hat-trick of silverware successes. The 2021 GB&I squad for the Curtis Cup was named recently and four England players were selected for duty including; Annabell Fuller, Emily Toy, Caley McGinty and Charlotte Heath. We catch up with captain Elaine Ratcliffe to discuss the selection and her hopes for the tournament which begins on 26 August at Conwy in Wales.  Finally, the annual Golf Week celebration took place this month, where club golfers compete in the national handicap finals at Woodhall Spa Golf Club, in a number of different events that vary from the Australian Spoons, England Golf Captains', Senior Series and the inaugural Race to Woodhall Spa.  

Our Additional Roles podcast series continues and this week we focus on Streatham PCN's innovative approach to the introduction of Care Coordinators into their network. Streatham PCN Clinical Director Emma Rowley-Conwy joins Ben to give us an insight into their journey; from their initial considerations of how to use the funding once they knew it would be made available, the roles they decided to start with, why they felt the development and promotion of existing practice support staff was the way to go when establishing a care coordination team and crucially, the positive impact they are seeing on patients, practices and network staff across the board.   Introduction (44 secs) Streatham PCN setup (55 secs) Streatham's initial approach to the additional roles scheme (1 min 10 secs) Practice involvement in development of the Pharmacy roles (2 mins 18 secs) Expansion from Pharmacists to Care Coordinators (3 mins 9 secs) Early considerations of how best to use the Care Coordinators (4 mins 41 secs) Numbers of Care Coordinators in post right now (5 mins 59 secs) Development of the Care Coordinator roles across the network (6 mins 7 secs) How are caseloads and referrals managed in practice? (9 mins 13 secs) Tackling the problem of variation across practices (10 mins 29 secs) Recruitment process (11 mins 35 secs) Building the roles and the confidence of the team and establishing consistency (11 mins 50 secs) Monitoring the impact (13 mins 3 secs) How are the practices feeling the benefits? (13 mins 30 secs) Taking the next step (14 mins 58 secs) Where the additional roles may fit when the new PCN specs are published (16 mins 24 secs) Lessons learned (16 mins 46 secs) Support networks (17 mins 59 secs)   There are still a couple of places up for grabs on each of the courses Ben is jointly running in September: For clinical directors looking for some ongoing, structured support, the PCN Clinical Director Mastermind Programme is still open for applications. Click here if you'd like to find out more. Information about the New to General Practice Partnership Training Programme, for those new to partnership or considering going into partnership, can be found here. If you'd like to discuss any aspect of the courses which are currently on offer further, please contact Ben at ben@ockham.healthcare

EP 165 - Conwy Castle, The Pale Crawlers Part 2, The Kapre Paranormal Comedy Podcast Werewolf Radar is here and so is the unknown. Download this episode as fast as you can! Inside are the greatest tips for surviving the week. Welsh ghosts, Pale Crawlers, and Kapre are at it again.  In This Episode: Roger talks about the welsh castle, Conwy Castle. It is a lovely piece of land with beautiful vistas, a stunning castle, and so many ghosts from when King Edward VIII made it a prison. Enjoy a vacation there.  Jordan brings up more bone-chilling tales of the Pale Crawlers. Pale Crawler is a catch-all name for creatures like the Fresno Nightcrawler, rakes, and other such mysterious creatures. Tips in this segment will save your life! Nate ends the episode with a Bigfoot that likes to party, the Kapre. The Kapre wears cargo shorts, smokes a weed pipe, and never stops partying. He is the problematic humanoid-cryptid of the Philippines.  Werewolf Radar is a Paranormal Preparedness (and Comedy) podcast. Give it a listen. It'll change your life, it changed Bigfoots. -------------------------------- If you laughed, loved, or lived because of this episode, consider becoming a Patron and supporting the team!  You'll get access to exclusive content and other, mysterious rewards, so check it out for more info.  Thanks to Chuck Coffey for our snappy little theme song, and, as always: Punch the sky, Spaceman Joe! Werewolf Radar Patreon Discord  

We talk to three members of the Conwy Celts Ladies Cricket Team.Llinos Hill, Emma Leighton-Jones and Dona Jones talk about how they got interested in the game, how they got started and what they get out of playing.  There is a difference in stories, with Llinos starting to play as a young girl and Emma and Dona being more recent converts.They talk about what is important to them in playing as well as the brand of softball cricket that they play.  Llinos talks about the pressures of being both coach and player and all of them talk about their hopes for the team and their own individual performances in what is left of the season.They represent the growing band of women and girls who are turning to cricket for fun, recreation and friendship.  Their experience is being matched in all corners of Wales and is one of the most exciting narratives about the modern game in both its professional and recreational forms.For those women and girls in the Conwy area, they can get information about the Conwy Celts here:https://www.conwycc.com/For women and girls in the rest of Wales, check out the contact details of the Women and Girls Development Officers here:https://cricketwales.org.uk/Just click on PLAY and choose the option for Women and Girls Cricket

‘Shortcasts' are short standalone audio comments and statements from conservationists, campaigners, charities, authors and members of our audience. If it needs to be said – say it here!Alan Davies, former Site Manager of the RSPB reserve at Conwy and an ultra keen birder who runs a travel company with partner Ruth called BirdwatchingTrips with The Biggest Twitch told us what he thought about the - ahem - 'person' who chainsawed down an Osprey nesting platform at Llyn Brenig in North Wales in May 2021.

The North Wales culinary scene is certainly vibrant and in this episode Megan Llyn tastes just some of the fabulous food and drink on offer.  Along the way she'll find out how Welsh yoghurt is made, get a lesson in the flavours of sea salt and visit one of Wales' four whiskey distilleries.

#416 Audi e-tron Sportback quattro. Gareth charges up to north Wales in Audi’s mighty electric SUV. How good was the electric car/recharging experience? Is the public charging infrastructure a match for this imposing car equipped with impressive tech?

Hi Guys, welcome back to the Hole In One Golf Podcast! I'm your host Jack Bull. Thanks very much for listening. Please remember to reach out on the social links listed below and please remember to share the links to the podcast, which will really help to grow the podcast and continue to share so many great golfing tales! Joining me this week is Jake Hapgood from South Wales (UK). He tells me all about growing up playing golf in Wales, as well as in Ireland and explains how both countries helped him grow as a player. Jake enjoyed a superb amateur career, representing Glamorgan and then Wales both in the home internationals and also in the 3 man Eisenhower Trophy team, as well as being selected to the GB & I Walker Cup training squad. Jake tells me more about how mentors such as Lee Griffiths of Coed-y-Mwstwr (a course which has produced many great golfing talents) and Welsh Golf Legend- Llewellyn Matthews from Southerndown, really taught him how to play and we share plenty of Llew & Griff related stories as we have both played a lot with them both! Jake shares a couple of classic Griff stories including Laura Davies, as well as “The Postman”. Jake had a sensational debut for Wales, partnering Llewellyn, they would go unbeaten, with the highlight being a fine win against England's best pairing, when Llew holed ridiculous putts & Jake held his nerve with clutch shots. Jake would then go on to lead Wales out in the singles around Conwy and tells me he was -9 when he won his match against Ireland's top player! Jake enjoyed a very strong amateur career, which included winning a Pro event in Spain and after comparing himself against the likes of Tour Winner Bradley Dredge who he had played with, Jake was confident he could compete against the best in the game and turned professional last year, despite being in the midst of a global pandemic! Since turning professional, he's had great support from his family, some great sponsors and also Black Star Golf Management, who look after a number of Welsh Professionals and helped secure Jake as many Professional starts as possible:- https://www.blackstargolf.net/players/jake-hapgood Thanks very much for your time Jake and for sharing so many great stories, I'm sure you'll tear it up in the pro ranks! Links: https://www.southerndowngolfclub.com/golf-club-wales/item/1935-jake-hapgood-selected-in-initial-26-man-walker-cup-squad/ https://www.randa.org/News/2019/04/GBandI-Walker-Cup-Squad-Announced https://www.irishgolfdesk.com/news-files/2018/3/28/hapgood-best-at-portmarnock-links https://golfireland.photoshelter.com/image/I0000tAw78Fft35o http://www.europrotour.com/europro-tour-news/q-school-supported-by-sky-sports-cut-made-at-final-stage/ https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/47752895 https://www.blackstargolf.net/players/jake-hapgood https://www.pga.info/news/conditions-beat-the-welshmen-at-machynys/ http://www.coed-y-mwstwr.co.uk/website/ #coedymwstwrgolfclub #southerndowngolfclub #walesgolf #golfireland #europrotour #jakehapgoodgolf #podcast #golfpodcast #holeinonegolfpodast #blackstargolf Instagram & Facebook: @holeinonegolfpodcast Twittter: seasidejack

Welsh fishing boat , nav tech part deux and rogue SAR teams.In the fifth episode your hosts Richard Prideaux and Ben G talk about a recent news story from closer to home, the disappearance of a fishing boat and crew off the coast of North Wales. The discussion moves on to coastal currents, movements of objects in the sea and specialist searchers.Luke Stonestreet then joins in to discuss the differences, pros and cons of paper vs digital for navigational use and lose another potential show sponsor.Finally, Richard and Ben tackle the latest topic "Are rogue SAR teams good or bad?" as usual, a conclusion isn't fully achieved but some interesting points raised about how to categorise these things?News- Missing fishing vessel Nicola Faith's life raft found - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56297480- Nicola Faith: Body confirmed as missing Conwy fisherman - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56490674- Nicola Faith: Second body confirmed as missing fisherman - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56503508- Third body confirmed as that of missing fisherman Alan Minard - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56581343- Nicola Faith: Sala search expert hunts for missing fishing boat - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56483472- Nicola Faith: Wreck confirmed as missing Conwy fishing boat - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-56737130#:~:text=The%20Nicola%20Faith%20is%201.9,to%20port%20on%2027%20January.Gear-Map apps - OS Maps: Explore hiking trails and walking routes - OS Locate - Viewranger - Huntstand- Weather apps - Met office - BBC weather- Drone apps - NOTAMS - Drone Assist - UAV forecast

Greg merrily delves into the world of Welsh Independence and asks his guests the crucial question: are you yes yet?This week, Greg is joined by rugby star Ashton Hewitt, who chats about how rugby helped shape his Welsh identity, his role in the BLM movement, and what it would take to get him on the independence bandwagon.As well as this, we head to Conwy to chat to Dai Public, and hear from Cindy-Liz Ikie about how an independent Wales could create a better country for people of colour. Find us on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: @UYesYetGmail: UYesYet@gmail.com

We are off back to 2015 and down to the city of Swansea, in South Wales, for a tale of greed, lies, deception, and senseless murder for gain this time around on The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast. Senseless murder indeed. The episode contains details and descriptions of crimes and events that some listeners may find disturbing and/or upsetting, so discretion is advised whilst listening. Music used in this episode: "The Descent" by Kevin Macleod. All music used is sourced from https://filmmusic.io/ and used under an Attribution Licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Playlist Tracks Last Train To Trancentral - The KLF Kool Thing - Sonic Youth Show Fundraiser:  The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast Fundraiser For Macmillan Cancer Support (https://www.facebook.com/donate/400450911040968/) Show Sponsors:  Best Fiends (https://download.bestfiends.com/) - The five star rated puzzle game that EVERYONE'S talking about - BEST Fiends! Download free now from the Apple App Store, or Google Play BetterHelp: (https://www.betterhelp.com/) Claim 10% off your first month of professional counselling now at http://betterhelp.com/tce Crimecon (https://www.crimecon.co.uk/) - Tickets available now - quote "ENTHUSIAST" for a 10% discount Sources/References/Further Reading Swansea landlord killer David Ellis guilty of murder - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36585811) Man denies Swansea landlord Alec Warburton murder - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36479535) Tenant accused of Swansea landlord murder had 'rent issues' - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-36490550) Swansea landlord's skull 'hit from behind', trial hears - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-36518391) Swansea landlord 'asked for sexual favours', murder trial told - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-36537989) Lodger who brutally murdered his landlord with a hammer is jailed for life - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/lodger-who-brutally-murdered-landlord-11514717) Lodger found guilty of murdering his landlord in brutal hammer attack - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/lodger-found-guilty-murdering-landlord-11510225) Murder investigation appeal made to North Wales tourists - North Wales Live (dailypost.co.uk) (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/alec-warburton-murder-betws-coed-9858365) Gwynedd man guilty of murdering his landlord - North Wales Live (dailypost.co.uk) (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/gwynedd-man-guilty-murdering-landlord-11512041) Body found in Conwy is missing landlord Alec Warburton - North Wales Live (dailypost.co.uk) (https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/body-found-conwy-missing-landlord-10118752) David Ellis found guilty of murdering Pembroke Dock man Alec Warburton | Western Telegraph (https://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/14575622.david-ellis-found-guilty-of-murdering-pembroke-dock-man-alec-warburton/) David Craig Ellis, 41, was found guilty in Alec Warburton murder trail. | West Wales Chronicle : News for Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion, Swansea and Beyond (https://www.westwaleschronicle.co.uk/blog/2016/06/25/david-craig-ellis-41-was-found-guilty-in-alec-warburton-murder-trail/) Criminal sentence - David Craig Ellis - Swansea Crown Court - Mr Justice Knowles Kt (thelawpages.com) (https://www.thelawpages.com/court-cases/David-Craig-Ellis-17767-1.law) Man accused of landlord's murder was 'cunning, manipulative and deceitful', jury told - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-accused-landlords-murder-cunning-11488477) 'Hammer used with considerable force' in attack on landlord, jury told - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/hammer-used-considerable-force-attack-11465958) Murder accused tells court he attacked landlord in bid to avoid sex act - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/murder-accused-tells-court-attacked-11477144) Man who attacked his landlord with a hammer admits he 'lost control' - but denies murder - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-who-attacked-landlord-hammer-11482648) Jury in Alec Warburton murder trial sent home at end of first day of deliberations - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/jury-alec-warburton-murder-trial-11500883) Jury sent home for second day in trial of man who denies murder of his former landlord - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/jury-sent-home-second-day-11506099) A house where a tenant murdered his landlord with a hammer has been sold at auction - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/house-tenant-murdered-landlord-hammer-12077927) Blood splashes found in room of a tenant accused of murdering his landlord, jury told - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/blood-splashes-found-room-tenant-11471362) Welsh murder suspect still on-the-run after sighting in Belfast - BelfastTelegraph.co.uk (https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/welsh-murder-suspect-still-on-the-run-after-sighting-in-belfast-31485732.html) Self defence 'an issue' in murder case of Swansea landlord Alec Warburton - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/self-defence-an-issue-murder-10332517) Police appeal for man 'key to the case' as they investigate the disappearance of Swansea 59-year-old Alec Warburton - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-appeal-man-key-case-9807433) Police continue to appeal for information in connection with disappearance of Alec Warburton - Wales Online (https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/police-continue-appeal-information-connection-9948242) Man who went on run in Ireland after murdering landlord in Wales gets 26-year jail sentence (irishexaminer.com) (https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30741445.html) Tenant 'murdered landlord with a hammer and dumped body before fleeing to Ireland' | AberdareOnline (http://www.aberdareonline.co.uk/news/rhondda-valley/tenant-murdered-landlord-hammer-and-dumped-body-fleeing-ireland) Swansea landlord killer 'lost control' after sexual advances - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-36549053) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZRTo92TuA0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoUFIW5mPOA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-whAvhvfgU Follow/Contact/Support The True Crime Enthusiast Podcast Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheTrueCrimeEnthusiast/) Facebook Discussion Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1973169242968995/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/@tc_enthusiast) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/truecrimeenthusiast/) Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCImXAV3Qq-ssUqV0jGtJbtA?view_as=subscriber) Website (https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/) TTCE Merchandise (https://www.tshirtstudio.com/marketplace/the-true-crime-enthusiast-podcast-merch) Patreon Page (https://www.patreon.com/thetruecrimeenthusiast) Remembering Alec. 

Dewi Davies is the National Trust's Project Manger for the Upper Conwy Catchment Project -a landscape scale project to improve the quality of the environment and heritage of the Upper Conwy catchment. Dewi comes from a background of working in the uplands on land management, access and conservation. He has also worked for Snowdonia National Park as Senior Warden and was the first Cwm Idwal partnership officer. Dewi believes in taking action to improve access to the countryside and land management for nature, and doing this with other people who care about the same things. A fluent welsh speaker, Dewi wants future generations of people living and caring for Eryri to be able to spiritually connect with this special place, its names and its people through Cymraeg. He is a passionate believer that the communities of Eryri can work together and lead the way in protecting its special qualities, and that even when individuals can seem at odds with each other, there is always common ground. Perhaps this passion can be traced back to his childhood, roaming the hills and valleys above his home town of Llanfairfechan. We'll be trying to find out where Dewi comes from, what makes him tick and how he has landed a succession of dream jobs.

This week, the excitement of WCopB reaches fever pitch as the competition reaches the semi-final stages. There’s a tale of two challenges, Elliott’s stats and sharing of some of your 16 words of parkrun beauty, whilst Mark attempts to gate-crash Nicola’s monologue status.

Roy Jenkins looks at the work of Eryl Parry, a Pioneering Minister in the Church in Wales' Bro Celynnin ministry area. At a time when traditional, packed carol services are an impossibility, Eryl and musical director Chris Roberts have motivated dozens of individual churchgoers and non-churchgoers to either sing, play an instrument, or say a prayer in their place of work, or in a church. Carolau Conwy or Conwy Carols can be seen online via You Tube, and since its launch at the start of the month has been viewed by many thousands of people in Conwy and across the globe.

In this episode I talk to Olly who decided that some fast marathons were ideal prep for a race described as “The World's Toughest Mountain Race” and entered the Dragon's Back Race, a mere jog down the length of Wales, over 5 days. It covers 195 miles with some serious climbing, starting in Conwy and finishing in Llandeilo in South West Wales. He has some great tips and advice on what it takes to complete this awesome challenge. For more irreverent running nonsense head to www.runlikeduck.co.uk For the race head to www.dragonsbackrace.com

From agriculture to human culture and society, there is more to zooarchaeology than just bones! Discover what we know about the human past from zooarchaeology and how we use animals to decipher history...When and why was agriculture adopted so differently across the globe? How can we use zooarchaeology to explore domestication and feasting? What does zooarchaeology tell us about status and human society? In this episode Peter and I discuss all of these questions and explore much more about the fascinating field of zooarchaeology!Follow @thesphinxthinks on Instagram, @sphinx_thinks on Twitter and check out the website (http://www.sphinxthinks.com) and YouTube for more information and updates on all things archaeology, anthropology, biology and more!Please leave a rating and comment, and I welcome suggestions for future episodes, improvements or ideas. I hope you enjoy the show!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesphinxthinks/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/sphinx_thinksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSFHtiBcx3P903dl8ljqzawWebsite: https://www.sphinxthinks.com

Bio:   Helen was diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS in 1997 when she was 37 years old. Being ineligible for any Disease Modifying Treatment (DMT) within the UK National Health Service, she began to explore holistic approaches to managing her condition. She discovered OMS in 2008 and has followed the programme ever since.   Helen lives in Conwy, a small, medieval town in North Wales. In 2017, she took medical retirement from the University of Manchester where she was a Professor in the Department of Art History and Cultural Practice. As an Emerita Professor, Helen continues to research and teach doctoral students. She also spends time hand-weaving and learning Welsh, the language of her ancestors. Helen has never taken medication for her MS and is committed to living well through active self-care.   Questions:   Can you please tell us a bit about yourself, where you’re from, what you do, family, etc. Let’s understand a little bit about your MS journey – when were you diagnosed and how did you initially handle it? When did you discover OMS and why did you decide to follow the program? You’re a member of the OMS community with PPMS – can you shed some light on what PPMS is and what life is like with that specific type of MS? How does the OMS program fit into the realities of someone with PPMS? What are the biggest obstacles to someone with PPMS adopting the program? How do you personally suggest dealing with these obstacles? In your own experience with both PPMS and OMS, how do you measure progress? If you could articulate one specific outcome that five ago, looking forward, you can say you really wanted to achieve and which you’ve now really nailed through adopting OMS, what would that be and why? As someone with PPMS, what can you share with others that have PPMS that motivates or inspires you?   Links:   Follow Helen on Instagram Learn more about Feldenkrais in the UK and globally   Coming up next:   On our final Coffee Break installment for 2020, travel to the UK to meet Alexandra Storey and hear how she’s helping do her part to ensure OMS has a successful outing on Giving Tuesday, all on Living Well with MS Coffee Break #12, which premieres on Monday, November 30, just one day before Giving Tuesday. And to our friends and community members in North America, Happy Thanksgiving!   Don’t miss out:   Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. You can catch any episode of Living Well with MS here or on your favorite podcast listening app. Don’t be shy – if you like the program, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you tune into the show.

Crossing the mountainous spine of Wales, the Cambrian Way is a 300 mile route with a rich history and strong sense of community. In this episode of highlights from our Cicerone Live event, we spoke to Cicerone authors Richard Tyler and George Tod (also a Trustee of the Cambrian Way Trust, http://www.cambrianway.org.uk/) and Ramblers Cymru representatives Olie Wicks and president Will Renwick (https://www.ramblers.org.uk/wales.aspx). Our guests discussed the highlights of the route and the legacy of Tony Drake, the task of waymarking the route from Cardiff to Conwy and what it's like to walk the Cambrian Way in 17 days. Find out more about the guidebook on https://www.cicerone.co.uk/the-cambrian-way, where you can also view our full range of guidebooks to outdoor travel in the UK and across the world. Search for @CiceronePress on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and join our Facebook community group, Cicerone Connect. Please send any feedback or questions to Hannah and Amy by emailing live@cicerone.co.uk. We hope you enjoy exploring the world with Cicerone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The historian Matthew Day reminds us of Peter Thomas, Lord Thomas of Gwydir, the first Conservative Secretary of State for Wales. "He argues Peter Thomas’ legacy remains one that is both understated and understudied in the history of Wales." Matthew Day is a third year History PhD student based at the School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences at Bangor University. His doctoral research focuses on the fledgling history of the Conservative Party in Wales, and more generally on the political history of Wales. His thesis focuses on the life of Sir Wyn Roberts, or Lord Roberts of Conwy and analyses his many contributions and advances to Wales as a nation.

Joining me in this episode is Lee Jones, a great amateur Golfer from Conwy Golf Club in North Wales (UK). Conwy is an outstanding Links Course, with spectacular views and has has featured many big events and is a true test in the wind! The course was originally laid out in 1890 by Jack Morris, non other than Old Tom Morris' Nephew! Lee is a green keeper at Conwy Golf Club and he shares some incredible Golf stories from his time in Amateur Golf. Lee tells me how he was a great Junior and played for Wales Boys team before getting a job and then later finding his second wind in the game and playing his way into the Welsh Men's Senior team, featuring in 3 home internationals. Lee improved each time and got his handicap down to plus 4! Lee also tells me about the amateur events he's won and how he once shot 60 in a tournament. Being one of Conwy's finest ever players, Lee was made an honorary member, winning many tournaments at the club and he has also won the Welsh Champion of Champions tournament! Lee tells me about the time he featured in a Rick Shiels video series, Rick is a very famous online golf coach, and he also tells me more about Conwy Golf Club and the Curtis Cup that is due to be staged at the Course. Thanks very much for your time Lee and sharing some great stories, I hope you make a return to Golf very soon! Links: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/sport/other-sport/golf-great-finish-lee-helps-2829537 https://www.conwygolfclub.com/the-club/history/ https://cradoc.co.uk/cradoc-golf-club/about-cradoc-golf-club/latest-news-from-cradoc-golf-club/item/147-starting-times-tournament-of-champions-sept-3rd.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ce3JvW8ZQw0 https://www.conwygolfclub.com/the-club/curtis-cup/ #conwygolfclub #golfwales #golfpodcast #northwales #golfnorthwales #jonesyboygolf #walesgolf #holeinonegolfpodcast

Byron is in Wales storming Castle Conwy and walking on a giant thumb.

Sexuality, violence, gender, anger, technology, love. Singer/actress/writer Jehnny Beth (Savages) and Norwegian experimental pop musician and author Jenny Hval are both aesthetically very dark artists who brilliantly dissect these topics in their respective music and erotic novels. On this week's show, we introduce the mutual fans for the very first time; what follows is a powerful, deep dive conversation. Zola Jesus joins me as special guest host. I recently woke up at 5:30AM to set up this conversation between Jehnny's home in Paris, and Jenny's in Oslo. A couple hours later, my almost-three-year-old daughter Conwy woke up just after the talk ended; I took her out of her crib and told her "Dada just listened to a fantastic conversation between two very strong and talented women!" And it really is a fantastic conversation. With Jehnny Beth's debut solo LP To Live Is To Love out just last week, and her book of erotic fiction and photography, Crimes Against Love Memories dropping in early July, and Jenny's new single "Bonus Material" out now and second novel Girls Against God coming later this year, they had a lot to talk about. The two chop it up on their complex relationships with their countries of origin, and the powerful role of language in self-identity; their reasons for functioning primarily outside of the mainstream; and the artist's necessary freedom to express the darker sides of their humanity. Check it out, and subscribe now to stay in the loop on future episodes of the Talkhouse Podcast, including upcoming shows featuring Black Belt Eagle Scout with Sasami, Fusilier with Bartees Strange, and Julien Baker with Katie Harkin. —Elia Einhorn, Talkhouse Podcast host and producer This week’s show was recorded by Jehnny Beth, Jenny Hval, Zola Jesus, and myself at our respective #stayhome studios. The Talkhouse Podcast’s co-producer is Mark Yoshizumi. Our theme song was composed and performed by The Range. Research assistance was provided by Samantha Small. Please direct all podcast-related ideas, vitriol, and compliments to elia@thetalkhouse.com.

This week we spoke to Terry Mccormick, who’s played at Connah’s Quay, Bala, Aberystwyth, Conwy and Rhyl. Terry tell us in depth about his career, funny story about getting sent off for Bala, story involving Peter Hoy, and Nev Powell phoning him every summer to sign for him. Maybe Terry will come out of retirement again...

Morforynion da neu drwg? Roedd yr un oedd gan Hans Christian Anderson yn dda ond mae'r gweddill yn fwy llwyd eu gwedd. Dwi ddim yn siwr os oedd Morforwyn Conwy yn haeddu eu ffawd, ond falle bod pobl y dre, y Jac y Dos am y ffordd ddaru nhw ei thrin hi. Mae'r podlediad yma yn rhad ac am ddim ond os hoffech chi gadael adolygiad (review) 5 seren ar iTunes neu lle bynnag rydych yn cael eich podlediadau Ac os hoffwch brynu goffi i mi am fy waith caled mae croeso i chi wneud hynny yma www.ko-fi.com/llusern Cerddoriaeth ddi-hawlfraint yng Nghymru diolch i Slic, rhan o Sain. Safe we www.slictrac.com Llun gan Prawny o Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/herebedragons/message

Ben visits Gareth Wyn Jones to talk about his farm, sheep, ponies, community, broadcasting and the future of hill farming.

#379 Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Gareth drives the Nero Edizione version of the Italian SUV. It’s tall, practical and good looking, but is it really a true Italian sports car? A week driving it on Welsh roads should provide the answer.

Wouter Huitzing is an ultra runner with some pedigree. Winning the Montane Spine Challenger in 2018 with a new course record and 2nd in 2019! Starting on Easter weekend Wouter set out to run 498km to set a fastest known time to complete the Pieterpad trail in his native Netherlands!  Wouter is perhaps still better known in adventure racing but has found his competitive edge in ultra running. This is a great chat with a really lovely guy! He even brought some stroopwaffles to share :-)  During the episode we talk about Wouter's story in running. Injury, alpinism, adventure racing, ultra running. We talk in more detail about the Pieterpad FKT and about the Guinness Book of records submission process!  Wouter is now in Conwy in Wales ready for the start of the Berghaus Dragon's back Race! Good Luck! 

With all around him dark and terrible, Llywelyn decides to make it worse. Please consider becoming a supporter at:http://patreon.com/WelshHistory You can find everything we do at DistractionsMedia.com Music: Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297 Artist: http://incompetech.com

Episode 5 and Eddie & Leighton have a catch up and look back on BTME which Eddie attended.     The first feature interview this week was Debbie Pern from Deeside Golf Club.  Debbie (CCM qualified) oversees a very strong F & B operation and this has gone from strength to strength in the last 14 years.  Debbie talks through some of the staffing successes, but also explores some of the decisions that have seen them progress to where they are today.   In the second interview, Eddie talks to Matt Parsley from Conwy Golf Club, a true links course on the North Coast of Wales.  Matt is a PGA Pro who moved into Club Management.  Having worked at several clubs in the UK, Matt is a rising star in the Management world and now looks forward to hosting the Curtis Cup at Conwy in 2020.  He also looks at ways in which Conwy is looking to improve the offer to its members.

#322 Toyota C-HR and Wales Rally GB Pt2. Gareth ventures into the Welsh forests to the Dyfnant stage as the Rally Of Legends thrills the crowds. Plus we are in pole position at the ceremonial finish as Elfyn Evans announced as the winner of Wales Rally GB

ADR is a young Tech House/House DJ who is making big waves across the scene. Holding residencies at Eddie Rocks Haverfordwest and Labyrinth. Playing at festivals and events up and down the UK supporting big names such as Mark Knight, Weiss, Tom Zanetti, Chase & Status, Sub Focus and recently played a back to back set with Philip George at Apres-ski festival after party in Conwy. With all this already under his belt, the future looks bright for ADR! ADR also is a resident DJ for two brands, "Su Casa" and "Helium UK". Who base their events on all corners of the UK. DJ'ing in prestigious clubs such as The ministry of Sound in London and rocking boat parties down the river Thames. ADR also recently hosted his own radio show on Herald Radio, "House of Herald". A weekly slot playing all things house and acting as a hub for local and unheard talent and putting their music through the airwaves. Not only playing the DJ's Tracks but inviting them onto the show to do a live 30 minute guest mix, having a different DJ as a guest each week. All guest mixes from "House of Herald" are available to listen to on ADR's Soundcloud alongside his own. Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/adrdj20 Facebook: www.facebook.com/adrdj20 Twitter: www.twitter.com/ADRDJ_

#308 Porsche 718 Boxster S To North Wales. Gareth spends a week ushering a bright orange 6-speed manual 350bhp Stuttgart ragtop around Snowdonia. Could this be the most nimble car ever on this podcast?

Welcome to a special, bonus episode of the Conwy Community Podcast.   This episode features a radio play written and performed by people involved in workshops delivered by TAPE as part of the CAIS day programme. This short play draws on real life experiences, presenting them through the unspoken thoughts of three men sat on a park bench. This podcast contains adult themes and strong language.

Ian Fraser Kilmister nació en la Nochebuena de 1945 en Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Inglaterra.Cuando tenía tres meses de edad, su padre, un ex capellán de la Royal Air Force, se separó de su madre. Su madre y su abuela se establecieron en Newcastle-under-Lyme, otra zona adyacente a Stoke on Trent, para luego mudarse a Madeley (Staffordshire). Cuando Ian contaba nueve años, su madre se casó con George Willis, quien tenía dos hijos mayores de un matrimonio previo, Patricia y Tony, con quienes nunca pudo llevarse bien. Luego la familia se mudó a una granja en Benllech, Anglesey, Gales del Norte4 y fue en ese momento en el que comenzó a mostrar interés por el rock and roll, las mujeres y los caballos. Asistió a la escuela Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones en Amlwch, donde fue apodado Lemmy, aunque no se sabe con exactitud porqué, se ha dicho que tiene su origen en la frase "Lemmy a quid till friday" (Préstame una libra hasta el viernes), por su hábito de pedir dinero para alimentar su adicción a las máquinas tragamonedas Cuando tenía dieciséis años, Lemmy asistió a una presentación de The Beatles en el Cavern Club, al tiempo que tocando la guitarra y escuchando su primer álbum a la vez, Please Please Me aprendía los acordes. También admiraba la actitud sarcástica del grupo, en particular la de John Lennon. Al salir de la escuela, se mudó a Conwy con su familia, donde realizó trabajos de baja categoría, entre ellos en la fábrica local de Hotpoint. Al mismo tiempo tocaba la guitarra para las bandas locales, como The Sundowners, y pasaba tiempo en una escuela de equitación. A la edad de diecisiete años, conoció a una chica llamada Cathy. Lemmy la siguió hasta Stockport, donde tuvo a su hijo Sean. Lemmy formó parte en los años sesenta de pequeñas bandas como Sam Gopal, The Rockin' Vickers u Opal Butterfly, hasta que en 1971 se unió al grupo de Rock espacial Hawkwind como bajista y vocalista ocasional. Puso su voz solista en varias canciones del grupo, incluyendo su mayor éxito en las listas británicas de sencillos Silver Machine, que alcanzó el n.º 3 en 1972, y su bajo influido por estilos diversos, que se adaptaba a la temática espacial. En 1975 después de varios conflictos con otros miembros del grupo, Lemmy formó una nueva banda junto con el guitarrista Larry Wallis y el batería Lucas Fox. El grupo se llamó originalmente Bastard, pero fue cambiado posteriormente a Motörhead, el título de la última canción que Lemmy compuso para Hawkwind. Poco tiempo después ambos músicos fueron reemplazados por el guitarrista Eddie Clarke y el baterista Phil Taylor y fue con esa formación con la que la banda empezó a ser conocida. Lemmy en una de sus presentaciones con Motörhead en la gira de 2011 The Wörld is Yours Tour. Los mayores éxitos del grupo vinieron en los años 1980 y 1981 cuando entró en las listas del Reino Unido gracias a álbumes como Ace of Spades y Overkill, y el álbum en directo No Sleep 'til Hammersmith. En esa época la banda se convirtió en un icono del heavy metal inglés y uno de los grupos con mayor influencia en la escena del heavy metal internacional. A pesar de los constantes cambios en la formación del grupo, la última formación, con Lemmy acompañado por Phil Campbell (guitarra) y Mikkey Dee (batería), lleva tocando desde 1995. En ese año, Metallica tocó en la fiesta del cincuenta cumpleaños del frontman, quien en varias ocasiones expresó su agradecimiento. En el año 2002 Lemmy publicó una autobiografía titulada White Line Fever. En 2005 Motörhead ganó su primer Grammy compitiendo con bandas contemporáneas como Slipknot, Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed y Cradle of Filth en la categoría de Best Metal Performance por su versión de la canción de Metallica "Whiplash". En 2009, Lemmy Kilmister participó en la grabación de Slash, el primer álbum en solitario de Slash que fue editado en marzo de 2010. Lemmy interpretó la canción "Doctor Alibi". En 2010 salió su documental titulado Lemmy.Desde 1990 Lemmy se asentó en Los Ángeles, California, y más recientemente hasta su muerte, en un departamento de dos habitaciones ubicado a dos manzanas de su lugar favorito de esparcimiento, el Rainbow Bar and Grill. A medida que envejeció tuvo que dejar el alcohol y las drogas debido a que sufría de diabetes e hipertensión. En 2013, tuvo que colocarse un desfibrilador automático implantable. En uno de sus últimos conciertos, el 1 de septiembre de 2015 en Austin, tuvo que interrumpirlo luego de tocar tres temas y exclamar "no puedo hacerlo". Falleció en su hogar el 28 de diciembre de 2015, a las 16:00 horas a consecuencia de un agresivo cáncer que le había sido diagnosticado apenas dos días antes.9 10 Tras su muerte, el baterista Mikkey Dee confirmó la disolución del grupo En su autobiografía del año 2002 White Line Fever, Lemmy escribió: "La gente no se vuelve mejor cuando muere; solo hablan de ellos como si lo fueran, ¡pero no es cierto! Todavía son idiotas, ¡son idiotas muertos! ... No tuve realmente una vida importante, pero al menos fue divertido UN PROGRAMA HECHO POR VOSOTROS DONDE DEJÁIS VUESTRO AUDIO ACERCA DE QUE FUE MÖTORHEAD EN TU VIDA.

Day one of the Celtic Invasion Vacations. We're at our cottage tired and got try out some Welsh whisky. It's pretty dang good. We visited Conwy today. Had a wonderful dinner at Dylan's Restaurant in Menai Bridge. Fun, tiring day. Tomorrow, we meet our Welsh bard. Today's show is brought to you by Celtic Invasion Vacations. You know you wish you were here. http://celticinvasion.com  Become a patron of the show at http://marcgunn.net/ 

The fortified castle town of Conwy was a safe base in the 13th century for the English invaders as they tried (and tried) to put down the angry Welsh insurgency. Today the harbor — once vital for military purposes — is now a laid back zone that locals treat like a town square. The scene is mellow, multigenerational, and perfectly Welsh. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

The fortified castle town of Conwy was a safe base in the 13th century for the English invaders as they tried (and tried) to put down the angry Welsh insurgency. Today the harbor — once vital for military purposes — is now a laid back zone that locals treat like a town square. The scene is mellow, multigenerational, and perfectly Welsh. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

The Original account of the Life of the Holy Saint David of Wales. The thwarted mission of Patrick, the Prophecy and the Stag, the Bees and the fish, the conception of David by the nun St Non and King Sandde of Camarthen (Ceredigion) St Gildas loses the power of preaching, the Birth of David and the thunderstorm. Upbringing and education and the miracles . This is part one, which finishes the night before the big showdown with Boya the Scot and his wife and lascivious daughters, Brilliant results for Cwmbran at the Urdd St David's Day Eisteddfod at Pontypool as Cwmbran and Newport Children go through to the final in Conwy in the summe. A Pontifical Mass (Tridentine) at St David's Cathedral in Cardiff on May 18th at 11am. A new Lourdes Grotto at Tredegar with an Apostolic Blessing for anyone who goes there and prays for the world and for all thouse suffering sikness. Part Two Next week!

Wales must have more castles per square mile than any other place in Europe. However, the lion's share were not built by the Welsh, but by English invaders. In the fortified castle town of Conwy, we learn from a local expert how these castles were carefully engineered to discourage and withstand Welsh rebellions. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

Wales must have more castles per square mile than any other place in Europe. However, the lion's share were not built by the Welsh, but by English invaders. In the fortified castle town of Conwy, we learn from a local expert how these castles were carefully engineered to discourage and withstand Welsh rebellions. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.