Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial and Heritage Tour

Again this appears to have been a very popular event, so popular that my guests had to try quite a few eating places before they were able to find somewhere to eat!! When out strolling on the promenade our guests were amazed to find that so many classic vehicles were actually parked on the promenade for visitors to look at. Fantastic setting of Llandudno Bay and pier as the backdrop. Unfortunately we didn't get down to see the rally ourselves but I'm sure there'll be plenty of information and photos on the website  http://www.three-castles.co.uk/

St David's Hospice Spring Plant Fair

I keep hearing such glowing reports about St David's Hospice in Llandudno, which provides care and comfort for those with a terminal illness.  When I first opened Lymehurst Bed & Breakfast I had two guests who had travelled up from London to be with their relative who was staying in the Hospice. They couldn't say enough about the staff and the incredible care their relative was receiving.
A week ago St David's Hospice  held it's first Spring Plant Fair. Unfortunately the weather was horrendous but those stalwart stall holders who had their stalls outside did an amazing job of braving the elements while raising money for the Hospice.

Well clad buyers and sellers at the St Davids Hospice Plant fair

Plenty of plants to choose from at St David's Hospice

Buying under cover!!

                                                                                                                                                                           Once we had stocked up on plants for the garden and bought kale  for the vegetable patch we rushed inside to see the craft stalls. Mandy Coates from Abergele had a super stall selling woven baskets and  place mats.






There was even a chance for visitors to make their own hanging bird feeding basket. It was a great idea to let people have a go at weaving the willow branches ( probably the incorrect word! ) to make their very own bird feeder. As we watched there were some very proud customers leaving with their finished work of art. Check out Mandy's amazing creations on http://www.mandycoates.co.uk/

Basket making stall inside St David's Hospice

Fabulous needle work on show at St David's Hospice

Further along we came to a display of needle work and were really impressed by the idea and production done by different people  who  had re created a section of a garden photo. It was really interesting to see the different interpretations and how they had been created.
St David's is reliant on donations and fund raising. They run a local lottery which  covers about 25% of their running costs. Find out more about this incredible place on http://www.stdavidshospice.org.uk/ 

Llandudno 10 K run on May 22nd

At last the Llandudno 10k is off

As we had two runners from The Cobra  Running Club staying at Lymehurst B&B, we decided to go and give some support. Thinking we were only going to see the start and take some photos for the blog we did not dress up for the weather!! We rushed to the start only to discover that due to the high winds the race was going to be delayed to enable a safety check of the route to be done. Not content with being windy it decided to rain as well! Those poor runners they must have been frozen. Even we ended up jumping up and down on the spot to keep warm.. At last the go ahead was given and off they went. Between trying to take photos and look out for our runners, Sally and Steve, amongst the hundreds of runners, we got sucked into the atmosphere of the race.

There were hundreds of runners taking part in the 10 k run

After they had all run past us and were snaking their way down the promenade we ran after them to take rear views!!

You can tell it was chilly by looking at the stewards at the 10 K run

The promenade at Llandudno offers an amazing back drop for the 10K run



When we discovered the route was looping round (and we had dried out and warmed up as the sun had decided tocome out) we got enthusiastic again so hung around to take more photos (My daughter took lots )



Some of the first runners heading towards the 3km mark



It was really hard spotting our guests amongst all those runners. Next time I'll remember to ask which club and what colours to look out for.........that would make life easier!!

Pleased to say that even though weather conditions were not the best, our guests enjoyed! the race and at least one would like to return to spend more time in the area ..........not running!!

Llandudno 10k Run May 2011

Im just putting this up quickly before heading off to bed. Today we have had a very mixed weather day with high winds, rain and patches of bright warm sunshine. It was not the best day weather wise for the many runners who turned out for the 10k run but despite the odd shower apparently it was a good route. 

We had two runners from Birmingham Cobra running club staying with us and they achieved better times than they expected which was great. 

Here are a few pictures from the day and i will add more tomorrow. 

Llandudno 10k Run

Llandudno 10k run

our guests are in this picture

Llandudno 10k run 2011

Llandudno 10k run May 2011

llandudno 10k run

Hope you all had a nice Sunday. 

Will add more picture and info tomorrow 

Wooden Mushrooms at Conwy Celtic Fayre

For being the best mum in the world i bought mum some mushrooms from The wood artist Michelle Parr

Wooden Mushrooms

Handmade wooden Mushrooms

They are so amazing. Both mum and i love wooden objects and these mushrooms are incredible tactile. The artist can be emailed on shellparr@gmail.com or called on 01270629014 if you would like more information on the work that she does.

More about the Celtic Fayre

Hello its me again Elaine's Daughter, mum asked if i could share some of my photo's from the Celtic Fayre, so here they are. 

Painted tunnel

Wooden huts on the front

There were lovely wooden huts set up on the Quay front for some stall holders

Cheese stall

Mum buying some cheese

Handmade truffles

Yummy Handmade truffle stall

glass stall

There was such a mixture of stalls, here you can see a glass stall, jewellery and handmade cards.

handmade banners

There was a lovely paper crafts stall, Banners, cards and girlt boxes all hand made by Caroline Free a Llandudno based artist. We had a long conversation about setting up a crafting community in Llandudno. It would be so great to meet up once a month with like minded people to swap skills and learn new techniques.

more beautiful banners

Bird house banners 

Crowds at Conwy Celtic Fayre

Dispite the rain people still made the effort to come.

View from Conwy Quay

As mum said the stall holders had a wonderful view

Celtic Spring Fayre 12th-15th May

This has somehow managed to creep up on us! It's a new event and it takes place on Conwy Quay from the 12th - 15th of May 9.30- 5.30. There will be lots of food stalls where you can sample and buy local produce. Craft and jewellery stalls will also be there. http://www.celticfayres.co.uk/