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James and the twins starred again at a busy Rhos parkrun - plus a results round up from other NW events.
*Wrexham AAC star James Yarwood with his twin buggy at Rhos parkrun ames and the twins starred again at a busy Rhos parkrun - plus a results round up from other NW events. Report by Don Hale. Conwy photos by Michael (Pat) Finnie. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog There was another bumper attendance at the Llandrillo yn Rhos parkrun and at mist other NW parkruns last Saturday, with over 500 runners and walkers enjoying the warm sunshine and the picturesque 5


Urgent last minute course change for the windswept Holyhead 5-mile race
Pictured above - the NWRRC team at Holyhead (above l-r): Will Williams, Steve Roberts, Mike Hayton, Nia Lister, and Rob Fryer; and (*bottom row): Hannah Griffith, Cheryl Frost and Kay Hatton. Urgent last minute course change for the windswept Holyhead 5-mile NW championship race Report by Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog The course for the popular annual Holyhead Breakwater 5-mile race had to be changed last weekend at the last minute due to a high


Dave Jordan’s nostalgic book about 1970s schooldays.
Dave Jordan’s nostalgic book about 1970s schooldays. By Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 August 07, 2026 Special Coast and Country book review promotion. Dave Jordan’s nostalgic book about 1970s schooldays. donhaleblog.blogspot.com coastandcountry.blog LIFE AT BEDFORD DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL Now available on Amazon Life at Bedford Drive Primary School by Dave Jordan is a collection of stories and anecdotes of the author’s time at the school as a pupil during the 1970s, w


Discover the Best of Coast and Country: Local Community Blog Features
When I think about the charm of North Wales, I picture a place where the coast meets the countryside in perfect harmony. It’s a region bursting with natural beauty, vibrant communities, and a rich cultural scene. Whether you’re wandering along the rugged coastline or exploring the rolling hills inland, there’s always something new to discover. That’s why I’m excited to share some of the best local community blog features that bring this unique area to life. Exploring North Wa


Enjoy a Fizzy Friday courtesy of Porth Eirias charity run, jog or walk.
donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Enjoy a Fizzy Friday courtesy of Porth Eirias charity run, jog or walk... The Fizzy Friday 5K is back! Friday 4th September | 6:30pm | Llandudno Run, jog, walk or sparkle your way around Llandudno Promenade in support of the Ruth vs Billy Fund, supporting people & families at war with bowel cancer. EVERYONE WELCOME! Fancy dress encouraged Fizz stops along the route After-party included Fun first. Finish times second. Bo


INTER-AREA WELSH MASTERS ATHLETICS TEAMS FOR THE LATEST CHALLENGE AT YATE ON 2/8/26.
INTER-AREA WELSH MASTERS ATHLETICS TEAMS FOR THE LATEST CHALLENGE AT YATE ON 2/8/26. These are the male and female teams for the Inter Area Challenge at Yate on Sunday 2nd August 2026, as provided by Brett Davis, a director of WMAL. www.welshmastersathletics.co.uk donhaleblog.blogspot.com coastandcountry.blog Message from Brett Davis: Hi everybody, Here is the final team list after a couple of late injuries, plus an update on the vests situation. Joe/Adrian - I am giving the

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Dave Jordan’s nostalgic book about 1970s schooldays.
Dave Jordan’s nostalgic book about 1970s schooldays. By Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 August 07, 2026 Special Coast and Country book review promotion. Dave Jordan’s nostalgic book about 1970s schooldays. donhaleblog.blogspot.com coastandcountry.blog LIFE AT BEDFORD DRIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL Now available on Amazon Life at Bedford Drive Primary School by Dave Jordan is a collection of stories and anecdotes of the author’s time at the school as a pupil during the 1970s, w


Enjoy a Fizzy Friday courtesy of Porth Eirias charity run, jog or walk.
donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Enjoy a Fizzy Friday courtesy of Porth Eirias charity run, jog or walk... The Fizzy Friday 5K is back! Friday 4th September | 6:30pm | Llandudno Run, jog, walk or sparkle your way around Llandudno Promenade in support of the Ruth vs Billy Fund, supporting people & families at war with bowel cancer. EVERYONE WELCOME! Fancy dress encouraged Fizz stops along the route After-party included Fun first. Finish times second. Bo


Runners were on track to Race the Highland Train at Caernarfon in midweek...
*The North Wales Road Running team at the Race the Train event in midweek, pictured left to right: Jonathan Kettle, Helen Hannam, Hannah Griffith, Nia Lister, and Daniel Hennell. Runners were on track to Race the Highland Train at Caernarfon in midweek... Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Nearly three-hundred club and mixed ability athletes took part in the popular annual Race the Highland Train 5k dash last Wednesday night at Caernarfon


Artist Elizabeth Haines’s exciting new ‘Thin Places’ exhibition in Fishguard...14th July until 29th August 2026.
*Pictured above and below some of Elizabeth Haines's paintings on display during her exhibition at Peppers Gallery in Fishguard.. Artist Elizabeth Haines’s exciting new ‘Thin Places’ exhibition in Fishguard...14th July until 29th August 2026. Special Coast and Country online art feature. coastandcountry.blog donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 The much-admired Pembrokeshire artist Elizabeth Haines will be staging an exhibition of her latest and exciting paintings from Tuesday 14th


Special book review: MUCKERS by Eamon Kavanagh:
Special Coast and Country book review: MUCKERS by Eamon Kavanagh: Report by Don Hale. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Now available on Amazon as a paperback print version, an ebook, and also as an audio book. These are the links: This is a very interesting book about a real local character and a former Man City player who has survived some tough times throughout his challenging career. *Paperback : https://amzn.to/44qjVA9 *Ebook: https://amzn.


MALLARD - How the Blue Streak Broke the World Speed Record
MALLARD - How the Blue Streak Broke the World Speed Record By Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 December 04, 2020 MALLARD - How the Blue Streak Broke the World Speed Record by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 More than eighty years ago on the East Coast main line, the streamlined A4 Pacific locomotive Mallard reached a top speed of 126mph a world record for steam locomotives that still stands. Since then, millions have seen this famous locomotive, resplendent in h
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