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Huge RNLI Air & Sea Search Costing £24,000

2009-12-17T07:26:00.007Z

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A man sparked a huge air and sea search by the RNLI and Coastguard costing more than £24,000 after falsely claiming he and a friend were lost at sea in a dinghy, a court heard.

A 21 year old, from Essex, made up to five 999 calls because "he wanted to check" if the coastguard operated a 24-hour service.

at Thursday, December 17, 2009, Man's hoax calls cost the RNLI and Coastguard £24,000, Archives December 2009

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Aberystwyth RNLI Lifeboat Called To 4 Incidents In 1 hour
The Aberystwyth RNLI lifeboat was called to deal with four incidents in just over...
Milford Haven Coastguard Search For Missing Aberystwyth Man
Milford Haven coastguard co-ordinated the search for a missing man in the...

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Splashing The Cash During The Festive Period

2009-12-16T07:23:00.002Z

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Welsh consumers are defying the recession and splashing the cash during the festive period, with most shopping centres enjoying increased income compared to this time last year.

Retailers in Cardiff, Swansea, Llandudno and Aberystwyth are all posting positive results, although traders in Newport are a bit more downbeat.

at Wednesday, December 16, 2009, Man In Court Over Old Chapel Fire, Archives December 2009

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Multimillion-pound Shopping Centre Dealt A Blow
Plans for a multimillion-pound shopping centre in Aberystwyth have been dealt a blow...
Activists Opposed Multimillion-pound Shopping Centre In Aberystwyth
Activists opposed to plans for a multimillion-pound shopping centre in Aberystwyth have staged...
Controversial Compulsory Purchase Order
The controversial plans could see 15 town centre shops and residential housing in...
New Multimillion-Pound Shopping Centre
Up to 15 shops in Aberystwyth could be made subject of a compulsory purchase order...
Jessops 17 Photographic Stores Due For Closure
Jessops has released the list of 17 stores due for closure by the end of February...
Woolworths Retail Shop September 14, 2003
A photograph of Woolworths in Aberystwyth taken September 14, 2003...
New Tesco Store Could Jeopardise Small Independent Shops
We are trying for transit town status, which is a move towards self-sufficiency and...

Super-computing Business Comes To Wales

2009-12-14T19:32:00.004Z

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A new £44m institute dedicated to helping business make the most of super-computing will be based in Wales, the Government announced yesterday.

The High-Performance Computing Institute (HPC) will be based in two hubs at Cardiff and Swansea Universities, with additional centres at Glamorgan, Aberystwyth and Bangor.

at Monday, December 14, 2009, Hi-tech computer institute to be based in Wales, Archives December 2009

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First Mobile Phone For Welsh-Speakers
The first mobile phone for Welsh-speakers has been launched, with menus and predictive text...
85-Year-Old Enjoying His Broadband Connection
An 85-year-old computer user says he is enjoying a broadband connection to...
Scientists Use Music To Code Proteins
In 1996 Ross King, a computer scientist wrote a program called Protein Music...
Pioneering E-books In Schools Through Mobile Phone SIM Cards & Computers
book publishers are developing the online E-books and expect them to be up and running in...
CCTV To Identify Smugglers & Terrorists By Their Look
A new surveillance system that analyses facial behaviour and temperature to identify law...

4x4 Vehicle Crashed Into Bungalow

2009-12-14T19:20:00.002Z

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A bungalow will have to be demolished after a 4x4 vehicle crashed into it, as the owner made a cup of tea.

The Mitsubishi driver was treated in hospital after the crash on the A487 in the village of Blaenplwyf, Ceredigion at 1330 GMT, Wednesday, 9 December 2009.

at Monday, December 14, 2009, Car crashes into bungalow as woman makes a cup of tea, Archives December 2009

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Man Dies After Collision With A Lorry Near Aberystwyth
A 19-year-old man has died after the car he was a passenger in was in collision with...
Aberystwyth Buzzed By A Strange Flying UFO
On a dark winter’s night in January 1983, the sleepy Welsh village of Llanilar...
Man Drank Vodka As He Drove Along A487
A man who crashed his car on Cardigan bypass on his way home from...

Orange First To Offer Photo Sharing On Twitter Via MMS

2009-12-08T20:24:00.004Z

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Orange partners with Twitter for updates directly to mobile

Orange becomes the first operator to offer photo sharing on Twitter via MMS
Orange customers able to receive free text updates and ‘tweet’ back as part of their mobile plan
Twitter will join Facebook, MySpace and Bebo in Orange’s Social Life service

Orange today announced a partnership with Twitter, which will enable customers to send and receive Twitter updates directly from their mobile phones using text messaging. It also sees Orange become the first mobile phone operator to enable customers to upload and share photos on Twitter via MMS.

The partnership has been designed to give Orange customers fast and simple access to Twitter without the need to download special software or pay extra for services. Customers will be able to update their own ’tweets’, send direct messages to other Twitter users and receive alerts on Twitter activity all through text messaging. Twitter alerts will be available free, with upload text messages either included in customers’ bundles or charged at the usual rate.

Orange customers will have full control over Twitter alerts sent to their mobile phones with customers able to choose to receive text message updates on ‘tweets’ from all people they follow, individual users or direct messages. They’ll also be able to set times for receiving ‘tweets’.

Orange has also become the first mobile phone operator to enable customers to upload and share photos on Twitter via MMS. The Orange service enables customers to post their photos on ‘Snapshot’, a site developed by Orange UK, which automatically posts the link directly to Twitter in a ‘tweet’ and allow followers to add comments.

Finally, Twitter will also join Facebook, MySpace and Bebo on Social Life, a mobile social networking aggregator created by Orange which brings together social networking activity in one central place. Accessible from Orange World, Orange’s mobile internet portal, Social Life allows customers to view and post updates and get in touch with friends and family across all four social networks at the same time through a single log-in.

The first operator to provide free access for pay as you go customers to MySpace, Facebook and Bebo, Orange UK has been at the forefront in bringing mobile social networking to a mainstream audience. The success of such initiatives has been demonstrated through a surge in adoption of mobile social networking services – with social networking usage doubling in the period from January - August 2009 alone.

Mark Watts Jones, Head of Product Management for Orange UK, said: “We’ve seen over the last year how Twitter is transforming the dynamics of real-time search and breaking news. So we’re delighted to extend the value of the service by bringing it to mobile, enabling our customers to view and update their Twitter streams and giving them the unique ability to upload photos directly via MMS.”

To find out more about the service, Orange mobile users should visit Orange World from their mobile handset.

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Notes to Editor

MMS pricing is at the usual Orange rate - 30p per MMS or taken from the customers MMS bundle Orange customers post their photos by MMS via a twitter shortcode (86444) and after entering their username and password, their photo will be automatically uploaded

About Orange

Orange is the key brand of the France Telecom Group, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. With 123 million customers, the Orange brand now covers Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the Group operates.

In the UK, Orange provides high quality GSM coverage to 99% of the UK population, and 3G coverage to more than 93%. At the end of September 2009, Orange had more than 17 million customers in the UK – 16.11 million active mobile customers and approximately 900,000 fixed broadband customers.

At the end of 2008, France Telecom had consolidated sales of 53.5 billion euros (12.7 billion euros for the first quarter of 2009) and at 31st March 2009, the Group had a customer base of almost 184 million customers in 32 countries. These include 123 million mobile customers worldwide and 13 million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers in Europe. Orange is the number three mobile operator and the number one provider of broadband Internet services in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies.

at Monday, November 17, 2009, Man In Court Over Old Chapel Fire, Archives November 2009

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Orange UK Turned On Twitter SMS 86444
The UK has had an outsized cultural impact on the world and now – MMS with Twitter...

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Campaign To Promote The Orange Rockcorps Collective

2009-12-08T20:10:00.005Z

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Orange announces sponsorship campaign with Kiss 100’s breakfast show to promote Orange RockCorps Collective

New four week sponsorship campaign to promote the Orange Rockcorps Collective during Rickie, Melvin and Charlie’s breakfast show
Radio trails and online editorial to run nationwide across Kiss 100 stations

Orange has launched a four week promotion on Bauer Media’s Kiss 100 to promote the benefits of volunteering with the Orange Rockcorps Collective. The launch of the Orange RockCorps Collective follows 2 highly successful concerts earlier in the year. Orange RockCorps are offering even more rewards to incentivise volunteering across the UK, by sharing their volunteering stories online they get given cool music rewards and in turn encourage other people to volunteer.

The campaign starts from 6am, 4th December on the Kiss 100 breakfast show, hosted by Rickie, Melvin and Charlie. Listeners will be encouraged to join the Orange Rockcorps Collective and share volunteering stories on the totalkiss.com/orangerockcorps page which will include information on charities people can get involved with and stories from volunteers.

The radio trails will include vox pops from volunteers giving their personal stories of how they got involved with the Orange RockCorps Collective, encouraging others to get involved.

Volunteers who post their experiences on the Orange RockCorps website can receive a subscription to Kiss 100 stablemates Q magazine, FHM, Heat or Kerrang! Plus the chance to enter into prize draws where they could win tickets to Sony Ericsson Presents Q, The Music Club Live gigs or Sony Ericsson W995 Walkman™ phones.

Since 2008 13,000 people have volunteered in the Orange RockCorps core programme. The Orange RockCorps Collective gives the opportunity to give back to the community to thousands more; whenever, wherever. Anyone wishing to take part in the Orange RockCorps Collective can register by visiting http://www.orangerockcorps.co.uk

Ian Smith, Head of Brand for Orange UK said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the Kiss 100 breakfast show and are hoping that thousands of listeners will feel inspired to join the Orange Rockcorps Collective after hearing the experience of other volunteers. With a collective effort we can make a real difference to local communities.”

Steve Parkinson, MD of Bauer Radio London, commented: “We're looking forward to adding even more editorial depth to the amazing project that is Orange RockCorps. There is a perfect fit for both brands and we will ensure that we deliver great content for the consumers and great results for Orange.”

Stephen Greene, RockCorps co-founder and CEO commented: “The Orange RockCorps Collective is the next step in our work to inspire people in the UK to get involved in their community. It was a natural to do this linkup Kiss 100, in order to share the stories of volunteers and to inspire others to give something back. Keep listening and get involved!”

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About Orange Rockcorps

The Orange RockCorps programme, a partnership between Orange and RockCorps, inspires young people to volunteer within their local community by producing concerts for which you can’t buy a ticket. Rather, you must do 4 hours of volunteer work in a RockCorps volunteer project to earn a ticket to the gig. All volunteer projects are completed in partnership and for the benefit of local charity partners. Research has shown that over 96% of the participants would volunteer with Orange RockCorps again, and 57% would volunteer in their local community without the incentive of a ticket.

RockCorps launched in 2005 to affect social change and act as the bridge between communities in need and the young adults who want to make them better. Since that time, RockCorps has combined the power of music, community and volunteerism to expose young people to simple ways they can proactively contribute. This is much more than a series of volunteer events and concerts; it is a way to connect young people with dynamic charities already doing great work in the local community.

About Orange

Orange is the key brand of the France Telecom Group, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators. With 126 million customers, the Orange brand now covers Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the Group operates.

At the end of 2008, France Telecom had consolidated sales of 53.5 billion euros (38.1 billion euros for the first nine months of 2009) and at 30 September 2009, the Group had a customer base of almost 190 million customers in 32 countries. These include 128.8 million mobile customers and 13.4 million broadband Internet (ADSL) customers worldwide. Orange is the number three mobile operator and the number two provider of broadband Internet services in Europe and, under the brand Orange Business Services, is one of the world leaders in providing telecommunication services to multinational companies. Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trade marks of Orange Personal Communications Services Limited.

For more information please call the Orange Press Office 0870 3731500, or visit www.orange.co.uk/newsroom

at Tuesday, December 08, 2009, Orange announces sponsorship campaign with Kiss 100’s breakfast show to promote Orange RockCorps Collective, Archives December 2009

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Plan's For A Manmade Reef For Surfers A Step Closer

2009-12-02T19:09:00.003Z

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A multi-million pound project to improve coastal protection, which will include a reef for surfers, is being worked on by engineering company, Royal Haskoning. Mick Newman is their technical director, and he told us more about the company's plans for Borth.

at Wednesday, November 02, 2009, Borth gets amped for surfing reef, Archives December 2009

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Surf School
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New Law Courts In Aberystwyth Hit By Recession

2009-12-01T18:43:00.005Z

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The recession has hit plans to build new law courts in Aberystwyth, say officials.

The new combined magistrates, county and crown court was originally planned to have opened last summer.

But Her Majesty's Courts Service (HMCS) says an "alternative, less costly, scheme is being developed" because of the economic climate.

at Tuesday, December 01, 2009, Town court plans are scaled down, Archives December 2009

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Bronson Britain’s Most Notorious Criminal Tells The Story
A film about one of Britain’s most notorious criminals was today condemned...
Car Driven Into Town's Main Police Station
A car has been driven into the front of a town's main police station during...
Man Drank Vodka As He Drove Along A487
A man who crashed his car on Cardigan bypass on his way home from...
Britain's Most Dangerous Prisoner Plans Boozer In Spain
The man dubbed Britain’s most dangerous prisoner hopes to pull pints in sunny Spain...
50 Rescues Cost Emergency Services Nearly £1m
Magistrates have refused to lift an Asbo on a woman who has made repeated...
20-year-old Man Sent To Crown Court
A 20-year-old man, of Borth, Ceredigion, was charged with arson...
Former Guantanamo Bay Prisoners To Enter Wales
They are likely to come to Wales as asylum seekers at first, as it would be considered too...
Man Charged With Intentional Arson Of Tabernacle Chapel
A Dyfed-Powys Police spokesperson said: “A 20-year-old male from Aberystwyth has been charged...
New £104m Law Courts For Aberystwyth
David McLean Developments has signed up to develop a £104m courts development...

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Fuel Companies Produce A Greener Biofuel

2009-11-26T19:34:00.006Z

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Scientists are working with farmers and fuel companies to produce a greener form of biofuel.

The project is using sugar-rich varieties of perennial ryegrass as a raw material for producing bio-ethanol.

It is being developed at Aberystwyth University's Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences.

at Thursday, November 26, 2009, 'Green' grass in biofuel research, Archives November 2009

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Development Of Biofuels In The UK
Scientists looking at ways of growing so-called "energy grasses"...
Food & Fuel Profitable Farming with a Greener Future
Breeding programmes of forage grasses and clovers at IBERS are focused on the need...

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Arriva Trains To Put On A Spoiler Service

2009-11-24T22:02:00.006Z

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PLANS by Arriva Trains to put on a `spoiler’ service between Aberystwyth and London could put the fledgling Wrexham and Shropshire service into London out of business says Owen Paterson MP.

at Tuesday, November 24, 2009, Arriva train plan could derail Wrexham and Shropshire service to London, Archives November 2009

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Journeys From Shrewsbury To Aberystwyth Take Eight Minutes Longer
A train operator has won a national award for an initiative that made travel through Mid Wales slower...
Richard Branson’s Firm Virgin Wants Extra Return Services
Virgin Trains and Arriva Trains Wales (ATW) want to run new services along stretches of...
Direct Train Service To London From Mid Wales
We understand this proposal will need two extra (Class 158) diesel units which...
Direct Rail Service Between Aberystwyth And London
Arriva Trains Wales recently announced its intention to consider introducing a direct service...
Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth Rail Passenger Association
The Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth Rail Passenger Association (Sarpa) have sent their ideas...
Aberystwyth Train Feet From Disaster
Rail authorities were investigating last night how a train apparently went through a red light...
Shrewsbury To Aberystwyth Hourly Service
Network Rail will be introducing an hourly service between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth...
£13m Cambrian Rail Upgrade
During the rail replacement work, a bus service will be in operation between Shrewsbury and...
The Vale of Rheidol Railway
The Vale of Rheidol Railway runs for 11¾ miles from Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge...

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Aber Students Stripped To Their Pants & Knickers

2009-11-23T20:27:00.003Z

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Students in Aberystwyth stripped down to their pants and knickers in an attempt to break a Guinness World Record on Monday 16 November.

at Monday, November 23, 2009, World record attempt is all pants, Archives November 2009

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Internet Streaming Of Graduation Ceremonies
Aberystwyth University has been successfully streaming graduation ceremonies over the internet...
Aberystwyth University Highly Rated For International Politics
Aberystwyth University is highly rated for international politics and offers...
Robot Discovered New Scientific Knowledge
Scientists have created an ideal colleague - a robot that performs hundreds of...
University Staff Employed In Wales Continuing To Rise
In staffing levels the next biggest employers were Aberystwyth University (1,955)...
Autonomous Intelligent Robots - AIR 2009
We invite applications for participation in a one-week research camp on...
Aberystwyth University To Receive £1.5m More In Funding
Grants of £433.8m, up 1.66%, will be made by the Higher Education Funding Council...
Science Park University Under Investigation
A “UNIVERSITY” which is touting for business from a science park in Aberystwyth...
Aberystwyth University Degree-Awarding Powers
Aberystwyth, Bangor, Cardiff and Swansea – which all now have degree...
Ceredigion Council Planning Rules Broken By Uni
Llanbadarn campus at Aberystwyth University is being redeveloped after a...
Why Choose Aberystwyth For Research Studies
located in one of the most scenic areas of the British Isles, Aberystwyth combines...
Aberystwyth University Awarded £1.3m Grant For Arts
A literary network based at Aberystwyth University was awarded a £1.3m grant to...
Bullying Among Staff At Aberystwyth University
A union is investigating what it calls an "ever increasing" number of complaints about bullying...

Photographers Rights And The Law In The UK

2009-11-18T23:08:00.008Z

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Photographers Rights And The Law In The UK
A brief guide for street photographers

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Award For New Plants To Combat Climate Change

2009-11-18T20:24:00.008Z

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Scientists at Aberystwyth University developing new plants in an attempt to combat climate change have been awarded a prestigious UK educational award.

The Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences is receiving the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education.

at Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Award for plant breeding research, Archives November 2009

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Effects Of Climate Change & How People Cope
The effects of climate change and how people cope with it are to be recorded around Wales and...
World Politicians Lowering Expectations For Copenhagen
Professor Ian Clark, of the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, said...
Researchers To Combat Global Climate Change With Garlic
Scientists from the University of Aberystwyth in Wales, screened more than 3 000 plant...
Climate Change Having Increasing Effects On Farming
Farmers will always have to battle with the elements to some extent, but it is becoming...
Climate Change Is Killing Off The Cranefly
Climate change is killing off cranefly and in turn threatening the survival of upland...
Food & Fuel Profitable Farming with a Greener Future
The merging of the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER)...
Lord Milford Debate To Focus On Climate Change
To what extent will renewable energy be a critical factor in reducing climate change?...
Garlic Feed To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Produced By Aanimals
A Garlic feed has been developed for livestock that reduces the amount of...

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Orange UK Turned On Twitter SMS 86444

2009-11-17T22:16:00.004Z

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The UK has had an outsized cultural impact on the world. From music to sports to literature... and now – MMS with Twitter.

Today, not only has Orange UK turned on Twitter SMS, but it has added a first-of-its-kind special enhancement. Orange UK users can also send picture messages (MMS) to 86444 in addition to text messages because of a site that Orange UK has created called Snapshot.

Upload your photos to your twitter account in 3 easy steps

Take a photo on your mobile
Select 'Send via MMS' or
'Send multimedia message'
Send it to 86444

The first time you use this service you will receive an SMS with an invite to enter your twitter username and password.

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Effects Of Climate Change & How People Cope

2009-11-17T21:37:00.003Z

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The effects of climate change and how people cope with it are to be recorded around Wales and sent to a United Nations (UN) conference.

The "climate hearings" organised by Oxfam begin in Aberystwyth on Wednesday, and are also in Cardiff next Monday and Llangefni on 19 November.

at Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Climate change 'hearings' on tour, Archives November 2009

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DJ Grandmaster Flash at Aberystwyth University

2009-11-17T21:21:00.004Z

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Pioneers of DJing, Grandmaster Flash, (at Aberystwyth University) took to the stage to entertain a primarily white crowd with impressive mixes of Hip-Hop, R ‘n’ B and Rock music.

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at Tuesday, November 17, 2009, Grandmaster Flash, Aberystwyth University Arts Centre, 22/10/05 , Archives November 2009

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Birding & Birds During The Weekend

2009-11-17T20:51:00.005Z

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Getting up early, got some good birding and birds in during the weekend, which included Oystercatchers, Ringed Plover, Curlews, Greater Black Backed Gull, Lesser Blacked Gulls, Blackheaded Gulls, Herring Gulls, Cormorants, Shags, Ravens, Peregrine Falcon, Sparrowhawk, About 40 Red Kite, Goosander, Black Redstart, Meadow Pipits, Rock Pipits, Stonechat and the star for me - Purple Sandpiper.

at Tuesday, June 17, 2009, Weekend away to Aberystwyth, Archives November 2009

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reBlog from business-opportunities.biz: Business Opportunities Weblog

2009-11-17T20:47:00.001Z

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Fortunately, says Web Worker Daily, training the brain to adopt good habits doesn’t take as long as most people think. Citing recent scientific research in the field of neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to reorganize itself, the article says new habits (or “neural connections”) can be learned within 30 to 60 days, if new information is presented every day.business-opportunities.biz, Business Opportunities Weblog, Nov 2009

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reBlog from checkoutthis.co.cc: Innovate Yourself

2009-11-17T20:21:00.001Z

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We all know that Google introducing new products these days. One such thing is Google wave. All are very eagerly waiting to try this google wave.But it is hard to get. Because we need google invitation to get this Google wave. Dont worry for that. Here an exciting contest comes for winning google wave invitation.checkoutthis.co.cc, Innovate Yourself, Nov 2009

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Local Singer Soars Through To The Grand Final Of Open Mic UK

2009-11-16T18:38:00.004Z

I was sent this article on Wednesday:

Welsh talent Racheal Rajah has battled thousands of other singers across the country and has made it through to compete in the National Grand Final of Open Mic UK!! Competing against other hopefuls across the UK in auditions and regional finals, Racheal will now go on to represent their area in the hope of walking away with an impressive management and recording contract and being crowned the UK’s Best on the Mic 2009.

The regional final saw an impressive performance from all of the acts as they competed on stage in a live head to head showcase in front of a capacity crowd and judging panel. Racheal gave an explosive performance singing ‘show me heaven’ and secured the top spot and she’s now set to fly the flag for Wales at the National Grand Final in Portsmouth on November 28th.

The battle for a place at the National Final was no easy task– over 8, 000 singers entered the competition, with auditions touring across 12 regions throughout the UK. Successful acts not only had to impress the judges at the auditions but also had to perform under pressure and wow hundreds of spectators at the live regional show.

Open Mic UK is the national talent competition which searches for the UK’s best singers, songwriters, rappers and vocalists of all genres who perform either covers or original material. The competition offers singers the opportunity to perform live in front of capacity crowds and judges from the music and entertainment industry. Travelling across the country, the competition’s aim is to find a potential recording artist who could top the UK charts.
The National Grand Final will be a showcase of the very best talent on the Mic from across the UK, with each act representing themselves and their region. The pressure is now on as they’ll have to impress both the audience, expert judges and celebrity guests in order to be named the winner of Open Mic UK 2009.

Chris Grayston, Events Director of Open Mic UK explains “The standard this year has been outstanding – there has been a great mix of pop, acoustic and rnb acts and a good balance of covers and original material. The Grand Finalists will really have to work hard ahead of the final and then pull out the performance of their lives in order to be crowned the overall winner – we’re in for a great final show.”

The overall winner of the competition will have the opportunity to record their album in professional studios with an industry vocal specialist, the potential of large investment for a single release and an aim to nationally chart. Thrust into the spotlight through print, radio and television media, the winner will also have the chance to tour across the UK and receive mass exposure.

Representing the best of this region’s talent, Racheal is hoping for all the regional support possible to be crowned the UK’s best Open Mic UK act. She said, “It was an amazing feeling to be called first for the finals. My family and friends cheered me on and I cannot wait for the finals! It has been a brilliant experience and so much fun!”

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Hijinx Theatre Presents Gulliver At Aberystwyth

2009-11-11T18:17:00.003Z

I was sent this Press Release today:

Press release

11th November 2009
Giants, mad scientists and talking horses visit Aberystwyth

HIJINX THEATRE presents Gulliver - A new play by Kit Lambert at Arad Goch, Aberystwyth on Wednesday 2nd Dec 7.30pm

How do an enormous man, hundreds of tiny people, talking horses, mad cloud-dwelling scientists and a group of moaning immortals fit onto the stage of Arad Goch?
And more interestingly how is this all brought to you by 4 actors, a stage manager and an entire set (transported in the back of one van)!

The only way to find out is to see Hijinx Theatre’s touring production of Gulliver by Kit Lambert when it comes to Aberystwyth on 2nd Dec.

Hijinx brings to life the weird and wonderful world of Gulliver’s Travels, with its tiny Lilliputians, giants, mad scientists and even talking horses! Inspired by Jonathan Swift’s fantastical satire, this new play explores the relationship between the mysterious Dr Gulliver and his tormented creator Swift, as they travel through the writer's unruly imagination and try not to lose their way. It is a journey that threatens to carry Swift away from the woman who loves him, as he finds himself hurtled towards either madness or redemption.

“Gulliver is intelligent, arresting theatre, brilliantly written and staged with the flair and panache that has become typical of Hijinx” The British Theatre Guide
Don’t miss out on this fantastic new production from an exciting new writer.

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Hijinx Theatre is one of the UK's leading small scale touring companies, with over twenty eight years experience of creating high quality theatre which is accessible, entertaining and challenging for small communities throughout Wales and England. For further information visit the Hijinx Theatre website on www.hijinx.org.uk

Press Release Notes - For a full tour schedule please see www.hijinx.org.uk

• Hijinx Theatre was founded in 1981 by Gaynor Lougher and Richard Berry. The Company’s mission statement is to create high quality theatre which is accessible, entertaining and challenging for small communities throughout Wales and England.
• Past Hijinx community tours include: Paul Robeson knew my Father, Ill Met by Moonlight, Estella’s Fire, The Long Way Home, The Other Woman.

• Hijinx also tour during the Spring with their productions for adults with learning disabilities and the community. Recent tours include: Ruling the Roost, Full Circle and Chasing Rainbows.

• Hijinx Outreach delivers outreach workshops to communities throughout South Wales, offering drama based sessions to adults with learning disabilities and their carers focusing on issues such as self advocacy and empowerment.

• Hijinx Theatre produce Unity an annual Festival of inclusive Arts which takes place during June at Wales Millennium Centre.

• Hijinx run Odyssey Theatre, a community participatory group that is open to all members of the public including adults with learning disabilities. With full professional support they mount regular productions usually taking a well-know classic tale and adapting it to suit their unique style. Odyssey Theatre was runner-up in the National Lottery Awards 2009 in the ‘Best Arts Project‘ in the UK.

• Hijinx Theatre is a resident company at Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay.
• For more information about Hijinx Theatre
please contact Ceri Legg on 029 20 635 625 or email: ceri.legg@hijinx.org.uk

Interviews
Cast, production team and Hijinx staff can be available for interview/s - just let us know who, where and when! (We have Welsh-speaking spokespersons if required, but please let us have notice as they are not office-based).

Show information
• Wednesday 2nd Dec 7.30pm
• 4 cast and one stage manager
• Gulliver is two hours long including a 15 minute interval
• The play has, in cinema terms, a PG rating. We would only recommend this production for children 12 + years.

Posted Wednesday, November 11, 2009, Archives November 2009

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Emerging Playwrights Present Travelling Light II

2009-11-10T22:06:00.004Z

I found this fascinating article today:

Emerging playwrights are gearing up to present their new short plays as part of Aberystwyth Arts Centre's 'Travelling Light II' project.

For the past 9 months a selected group of new writers have been meeting at Aberystwyth Arts Centre as part of a Writers in Residence Project. Working under the guidance of playwright and Creative Wales Award winner, Kaite O'Reilly (pictured), they have developed a series of short plays.

The plays will be presented as rehearsed readings with a cast of professional performers directed by Gilly Adams. Two plays will be shown on each night. A post show discussion about the plays and the process will take place on both evenings.

Tickets for this performance are £5 (£3) one night / £8 (£5) for two and can be booked by contacting the Arts Centre ticket office on 01970 62 32 32 or online at www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre

Travelling Light II will run at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Monday 16th and Thursday 19th November at 7.45pm.

at Tuesday, November 10, 2009, Aberystwyth Arts Centre presents Writers in Residence project, 'Travelling Light', Archives November 2009

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World Politicians Lowering Expectations For Copenhagen

2009-11-10T00:06:00.003Z

I found this fascinating article today:

The Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen
Professor Ian Clark, of the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, said early signs indicate a “gloomy picture” with little chance of a treaty being agreed at the summit on December 12 and 13.

“Politicians around the world appear to be lowering their expectations for Copenhagen”.

at Monday, November 09, 2009, Climate change treaty gloom, Archives November 2009

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Robert Price Fine Art at Aber Bandstand Promanade

2009-10-27T21:03:00.003Z

I sent this event:

Robert Price Fine Art

We a holding a Gift and Craft Fair at the Bandstand Promanade Aberystwyth on 13th 14 and 15th November and 19th and 20th December 2009 open daily 10 to 5 admission free
A wonderful opportunity to get your Special Christmas gifts:
Including Cards Prints and 2010 Calendar by Robert Price Watercolour paintings and cards by Maureen Price Photography by Aston Martin Knitting (including Designer Dog Coats) by Maddy Noakes Cards and Paintings by Susan Uwins Hand Made Puppets by Christine. Metal Jewellery by Elaine Stain Glass jewellery by Karen Cole Beadwork Jewellery Designed by Ann Stain Glass by Julie and Richard and Ceramic's by Jude.

at Tuesday, October 27, 2009, Archives October 2009

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Aberystwyth Pubs Map

2009-10-22T20:05:00.003+01:00

View Aberystwyth Pubs in a larger map

Use the arrow keys to move north, east, west and south around the Aberystwyth pubs map (or by using the grab and drag hand cursor). Using the + and - keys (left-hand side) you can zoom in for a more detail map and zoom out to view a larger area. Also using the Sat (Satellite) button (top right) you can view an aerial photograph and by using the Ter (Terrain) button you can view a simplified map with contours.

Click on one of the icons for further pub and club details including a photograph of the exterior, you can also leave your review of the pub.

View Aberystwyth pubs map in a larger version also included are pubs names on the left-hand side.

at Thursday, October 22, 2009, Archives October 2009

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