Celtic roundhouse (y Ty crwn)

a great vist yeterday to the official opening of a celtic Roundhouse at Plas Power Education Centre. It was worrying at first to see genuine Celts inside the roundhouse their cloths were basic but the blue woad gave them an interesting look. It was a project undertaken by Groundwork.

Groundwork North Wales supports communities in need, working with partners to help improve the quality of people’s lives, their prospects and potential and the places where they live, work and play.
They do this by developing and running hundreds of practical projects ranging from environmental education for schools and community groups, walking, cycling and gardening schemes for local communities through to designing and landscaping a local school play ground or community garden, plus many more.
i will add a link if you would like more information.
Gareth.

This time i think it is back

yes I actually think i've fixed it this time!!!!

Sorry. Broadband problem.

Hi there!!!!! back later than expected. Problems with the internet and broadband service now resolved, so it will be service as usual tomorrow.
Gareth.

Rugby/Music fest

Stereophonics and Feeder play Grand Slam Party.
Stereophonics and Feeder are just two of the big name acts set to rock the Millennium Stadium for a star-studded free party to celebrate Wales's 2008 RBS Six Nations Grand Slam next Bank Holiday Monday (26 May) from 2.00 pm.
Supporters have the chance to give Warren Gatland and his unbeaten squad a well deserved "thank you" for bringing the most sought after prize in European rugby home to Wales in style last March.
The star-studded bash also features performances by the Welsh X-Factor star Rhydian Roberts and world renowned singer Heather Small and, with a top celebrity host and other Welsh stars like Katherine Jenkins appearing at the event via big screen video messages, Wales latest rugby heroes will be given a day to remember.
Entry will be free, so that as many people as possible can join the fun and salute the 2008 Grand Slammers just days before they embark on their two-Test summer tour to the home of World Champions South Africa.
All members of the victorious squad will be there in person and the show will feature interviews with the men who matter like Gatland, captain Ryan Jones and RBS Six Nations Player of the Tournament Shane Williams played out live on specially erected big screens as the Millennium Stadium converts to theatre mode with its unique Arena curtain fully operational.
Stereophonics will be the final act on stage performing a short three or four song set for the climax of the afternoon's entertainment with gates opening at the Millennium Stadium at approximately 2.00pm although the full running order for the day is to be finalised once the full show line-up has been announced.ern Hemisphere champions will be joined by the Wales 7s, Women's and all the Age Grade squads to celebrate one of the most successful Welsh international seasons on record, which saw national teams across all levels lose just three matches in 23 outings.
"Next Bank Holiday Monday will be a day for rugby lovers, music lovers and anyone who is proud to be Welsh or passionate about sport in Wales.
"Every rugby club in Wales will have access to the free tickets so the message to fans who want to join the party is get out to your local club quickly as demand for this event is expected to be particularly high.

What a great night !!!!

Coedpoeth United.
What football teams and set up. But so many teams for boys and girls. Such an asset to the village. So privileged and proud to be allowed to present the awards on Friday night. The club is so successful that they have to split their awards evenings into two, in order to accommadate the huge numbers of parents and friends interested. The time and commitment from so many parents relatives and friends of the players is outstanding.
I have been told that having presented the awards to the younger sportspersons. "If we can't get anybody decent will you do it again?".
Of course I will, but what a fantastic put down. Puts you in your place. Take that Griffiths!
Gareth.

The milk snatcher.

Communities affected by last summer's floods across England are to get much less compensation from the European Union than originally thought.
In March, the European Parliament voted to give the United Kingdom about £110m from the European Union's Solidarity Fund - a pot of money set aside for member states to apply for if hit by a natural disaster.
But it has now been confirmed the payout will only be £31m.
So why is the cheque being written only for around a quarter of the amount originally announced?
It was in 1984 under Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, the UK agreed a so-called "abatement mechanism" with the EU - what is commonly known as the rebate.
Even today many people are still paying the price of her policies.
Gareth.

Hurt

Hurt" is a song written by Trent Reznor, first released on Nine Inch Nails's 1994 album The Downward Spiral. In 2002, "Hurt" was covered by Johnny Cash to critical acclaim; it was one of Cash's final hit releases before his death. Its accompanying video, featuring images from Cash's life and directed by Mark Romanek, was named the best video of the year by the Grammy Awards and Country Music Awards. Try and look at it as I think it has real quality.
It does unfortunately relate to heroin abuse. This is becoming a bigger issue as our young people find it a difficult world and perhaps look for the wrong answers to their problems.
Lyrics
I hurt myself today
to see if I still feel
I focus on the pain
the only thing that's real
the needle tears a hole
the old familiar sting
try to kill it all away
but I remember everything
what have I become?
my sweetest friend
everyone I know
goes away in the end
and you could have it all
my empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
I wear this crown of thorns
upon my liar's chair
full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair
beneath the stains of time
the feelings disappear
you are someone else
I am still right here
what have I become?
my sweetest friend
everyone I know
goes away in the end
and you could have it all
my empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
if I could start again
a million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way.

Just when you though it couldn't get any worse.

It is bad enough to have a bad day at the office which the labour Party did in the council elections last week. Now we have Miss GB standing for election in Crewe and Nantwich????.

Footie.

So then Wrexham out of the league. Huge disappointment. Finish off by scoring 4 goals away from home and an away win. Hopefully straight back up, but you never know.
Any soccer fan should watch the 80? yard goal by non-league Montgomery Town goalkeeper Steve Goodwin
It must be one of the "greatest and most spectacular goals" or a fluke, in British football history. It is well worth a look. Google or youtube and you will find it.
BBC Wales have it on their web site but it will soon go.
In a bad week it cheered me up no end.
Gareth.

The Blog lives on.

Yes I have been returned for a third term as County Councillor for Coedpoeth. Obviously thanks to everybody that voted particularly those that voted for me. I will continue to do my utmost to benefit the village and all who live in it.
Gareth.