Showing posts from December, 2009
Still on the subject of 1989 (sorry!), here’s a final post, comparing Rhuthun/Ruthin today with the town 20 years ago. 1. Shops that haven’t changed in 20 years in terms of name or location (though some are under different management). This equates…
Sorry for the delay with these answers to the Christmas Quiz 1989. If you first want to see the quiz without the answers, try here . By now, we’re sure you know why we picked 1989 but just in case, it’s because the media in November was focusing on …
We very much hope you’ve enjoyed the Rhuthun/Ruthin Blog Christmas Quiz 1989. We’re sure you know why we picked 1989 but just in case, it’s because the media in November was focusing on the significant world events of 20 years ago. 1989 changed the wo…
In 1989, who owned the Ruthin Precast Concrete? ( Why 1989? )
Ours is a small town. It’s therefore quite easily to upset some people, even unwittingly. Yesterday’s post seemed to touch a nerve or may be it was previous blog posts that did so. Or maybe the blog just takes the pulse of Rhuthun/Ruthin? Take anothe…
Name each of the hardware shops in the town centre, in 1989, and their locations. ( Why 1989? )
All the glisters is not gold. Blink and you certainly would’ve missed the “gold” shop that opened for just one week in the former Blossom’s premises , Clwyd Street. It was a branch of streets-of-gold.tv. Inside, was a lonely fellow with laptop busily …
In 1989, what was the name of the Bolton-based soft drinks distributor with a large slow moving black lorry, and where in Rhuthun were they based? ( Why 1989? )
Now then, the blog post entitled “Lobby” has generated much interest (16 comments as I write this). Gina Tonick suggested (14th December, 9.05 p.m.) that Tesco was “sucking in the area’s economic vitality”. Another riposted (17th December, 9.49 a.m.)…
The Rhuthun area off-shoot to the North Wales Hospital closed in 1991 but was still active—just—in 1989. Where was it? ( Why 1989? )
In 1989, who was the energetic and forward thinking head teacher who began the transformation of Ysgol Brynhyfryd into the school it is today? ( Why 1989? )
If it isn't too late, there are two further sources for local Christmas cards available, should you wish to support Rhuthun/Ruthin enterprises. Dennis Bailey sells cards with two wintry scenes, available from Siop Elfair, Clwyd Street. Many in …
There are currently two Co-ops in the town, inlcuding at Llanfwrog. In 1989, how many Co-op stores were there and where was it or were they located? ( Why 1989? )
Like the town itself, Nantclwyd y Dre wasn’t really busy last Saturday morning. It was open for mulled wine & mince pies or, if you persisted a little, a coffee. It was just the ground floor that the friends of Nantclwyd y Dre opened and not the e…
In 1989, where was the Hippo Club and who or what occupied it afterwards? ( Why 1989? )
Name the fruit & veg shops in town in 1989. ( Why 1989? )
In 1989, what time did Slater’s car sales close each weekday evening? ( Why 1989? )
A neighbour rushed round yesterday evening and breathlessly thrust at me a copy of O Gwmpas y Dre/Ruthin Town & Around, the newsletter of Cymdeithas Ddinesig Rhuthun a’r Cylch/Ruthin Civic Association. Neither of us could quite believe that inside…
In 1989, what was the name of the famous pizzeria restaurant off Clwyd Street and what group was invariably playing in the background over the speakers? ( Why 1989? ) Try the Christmas Quizzes 2008 and 2007
What are the effects of the recently introduced free parking? Is it bringing more people into town? We’re grateful to the Rhuthun/Ruthin Blog Car Park Watch Team for simultaneously reporting on car park usage during the early afternoon over the past…
In 1989, what was the name of the farm supplies shop on Wynnstay Road? ( Why 1989? )
As if to re-enforce the view that charity flag selling is disappearing in town and moving out, a Salvation Army brass band was playing outside Tesco yesterday. The new environmental lobby slightly sidelined the Salvationists but that didn’t stop the…
We’re half way through this year’s Christmas Quiz . We’re looking at Rhuthun/Ruthin during the momentous worldwide geopolitical changes of 1989. The world changed dramatically in and since 1989. Rhuthun has changed more subtly. Can you remember what t…
Name the building society agents in Rhuthun in 1989, and where they were located. ( Why 1989? )
Talking of lunchtime eating, as we have recently , does anyone miss Porth y Dŵr Tearooms (Watergate)? This re-opened under new ownership over the summer, after a hesitant time when it was closed, opened briefly and then closed again. You could enjoy …
In 1989, what was the name of the hairdressers now occupied by Oasis, Clwyd Street? ( Why 1989? )
Through Llanbedr it’s either 30 and 40 mph. Through Rhewl and Llanferres it’s 40 mph. In 1989, what were the speed limits in these three villages? ( Why 1989? )
The last time I ate in the Castle Hotel, the restaurant was called Off the Square. That was pre-Stephanie and it tells you how far back it was... so it was time, on Saturday, to try again... What does £5 get you these days? Exactly a gallon of petro…
In 1989, who occupied land on the current Park Road car park, next to Bridge Services? ( Why 1989? )
In recent years, I’ve certainly known busier Rhuthun early December Saturdays. After the usual slow start, the town did warm up on 5th December. Early heavy showers were off-putting but these had cleared by noon. Thereafter, it was mild and largely dr…
In 1989, what was the cost of three hours’ worth of car parking generally in Rhuthun, and for 45 minutes’ worth of parking on St Peter’s Square? ( Why 1989? ) Try the Christmas Quizzes 2008 and 2007
So, pub ‘n’ grub chain J D Wetherspoon admits it still has an interest in Rhuthun/Ruthin, and Dinbych/Denbigh for that matter (according to the Free Press). Good news? Bad news? I suppose it depends where it goes and what it replaces. Wetherspoon’s …
In 1989, what was the name of the bus company providing bus services in and around Rhuthun and what colour were the buses? ( Why 1989? )
In 1989, where was the public library located and on what days did it open? ( Why 1989? )
Siôn Corn arrived later than usual this year with Rhuthun’s Christmas cards, well past the deadline for surface mail to the Distant Colonies. The last surface posting date for the Australia was 1st October and for Canada, 20th October. First off the…
In 1989, aside from recently arrived Kwiksave, what was Rhuthun’s other supermarket and where was it? ( Why 1989? )
Busy weekend ahead. The town’s Christmas lights have their switching on this afternoon, at 4.30 p.m. or, rather, the Christmas tree and overhead town lights do. Those lights festooned in the Square’s general trees are on all year round and the Christm…
In 1989, aside from Bridge Services (Texaco) and Dyffryn Services (Esso), there was a third petrol forecourt. Where was it, what brand of petrol did it sell and why was it unique when compared to the other two? ( Why 1989? )
As soon as Denbighshire county council announced free parking at Park Road plus free town parking universally after 3 p.m., there almost immediately appeared posters in shop windows shouting the fact. Perhaps the poster campaign organisers know somet…
In 1989, on what site or sites was the Farmers Market? ( Why 1989? )
So, following four comments on the ANRHEG Nadolig Rhuthun Christmas PRESENT campaign , we need to ask whether Rhuthun should market itself; if so, to whom; and whether this is but a waste of resources. Marketers always say that if you aren’t moving …
Try the Christmas Quizes 2008 and 2007 Carrying on in something of a recent tradition, we’re today starting the Rhuthun/Ruthin Blog Christmas Quiz 2009. In addition to any ‘standard’ posts we may bring you, there will be one quiz question per day b…
