Showing posts from November, 2007
This Advent-tide, rather than unwrap a chocolate each day, go one better. Visit Rhuthun/Ruthin to unfold a daily picture of Rhuthun and see if you can identify where we’ve taken each one. These will be in addition to any 'ordinary' posts.…
We now know what we really knew already ( or suspected )—Tesco is coming to Dinbych/Denbigh. Wow. That’ll be two Tesco's within eight miles of each other. No surprise there, as the developer Cathco has a strong relationship with Tesco—and develope…
It’s a curious fact that Rhuthun has three supermarkets within 500 yards of each other—Tesco, Co-op and Somerfield. Tesco has a unique selling point in that it’s Britain’s most popular retailer. It’s also way bigger than the other of Rhuthun’s super…
Further to Wednesday's post about Lewis Electrics' decision to withdraw from selling small electrical appliances in the light of competition from Tesco, the Vale Advertiser newspaper picked this up on Friday. It states that Lewis's has …
The much delayed transformation of the old cinema into a wine bar looks set to come to fruition in January. Although unfortunately missing the key Christmas market it’ll be nice to have this long-standing vacancy filled. Obstacles have included prob…
January 2011 Update on Wetherspoon's here Rhuthun’s Castle Hotel looks set to become J D Wetherspoon’s 694th UK branch. Planning permission was submitted on 7 November but only upon its success will the hotel transfer from local hotelier Stephan…
This sign sprung up during week beginning 5 November 2007, inviting people to sample a walk in “Pool Parc”. The Forestry Commission has cleared some land and set out a small car park. From there, it’s just another walk in the coniferous forests west o…
Informed sources tell this blog that Lewis Electrics is blaming Tesco for its decision to stop selling small electrical appliances. Lewis Electrics (Lôn Parcwr) is soon to cease its range of batteries, bulbs and even toasters & kettles, owing to…
It’s gratifying to read that the current edition of the Vale Advertiser has joined this blog in calling for Rhuthun to join the “slow towns movement” otherwise known as Cittislaw, albeit from purely a tourist viewpoint. Yr Wyddgrug/Mold’s already a …
After the big marketing push last year , there’s a far more softly-softly approach to this year’s Christmas shopping late night opening. It’s rather sad to report that at least a couple of traders who opened later last year won’t be doing so this ti…
Caffi Parc-y-Castell Castle Park Café adjacent to Crispin Yard and its two-bed first floor flat were placed on the market last week. Owners ask £275,000 for this “rare opportunity to purchase an established business … within the historic market town o…
Exactly this time last year , we challenged the people of Rhuthun to shop locally for their Christmas gifts. The same plea extends to this year. In spite of the so-called credit crunch, there’s every sign that this Christmas will see record consumer…
On sale from today is Rhuthun’s first nude calendar. Ever since the Yorkshire WI ‘Calendar Girls’ first stripped off for charity in 2000, there have been a number of impersonations. Rhuthun’s 2008 calendar features 12 young and not-so-young men, shot …
Details of the annual Christmas produce market have made their way to the media. It’s the last chance till *May* to buy local produce and products from local suppliers. Shame, 'cos there are some bargains and quality products on offer. But after …
Another phase in the improvements to Ysgol Brynhyfryd officially opened yesterday – the new canteen building. Due at the start of the current academic year, the delay was principally owing to the arrival of special glass. This ends the building works …
There’s new life on Lôn Parcwr. The autumn move for Uproar Fireworks from Clwyd Street to Lôn Parcwr (with gap) was completed well in time for Bonfire Night. A high proportion of its business is mail order or corporate supplies and you really don’t…
As shore (sic) as the sea comes in, unleaded in Rhuthun is now officially over the £1 barrier. Here are the prices on Friday and Sunday for Rhuthun’s two filling stations: Pence per litre Friday 2 November Sunday 4 November Bridge Services (Texaco…
