May 9 2012
Dolphin Photos
We have been sent some great photos that were taken on Saturday 5th May in the early evening, of a pod of dolphins off Abersoch. Andy Huddlestone and friends were out in their boat (one of the few boats out at that time) and were surrounded by 7 to 12 dolphins putting on a spectacular display. Photographing these amazing creatures is quite difficult, but Andy has managed to get some fantastic shots. Many thanks to him for sharing them!
Click here for more of the photos.

April 29 2012
Re-Development Planned For Riverside Hotel

Planning permission is currently being sought for the re-development of the Riverside Hotel in Abersoch with the hotel and chinese restaurant being replaced by 14 residential houses, 8 residential apartments, parking for 32 cars and a single retail unit.

More information can be found at the Gwynedd Council website here using reference C12/0441/39/LL

April 29 2012
Wakestock News
There is lots of news coming from Wakestock HQ this week with announcements on the Battle Of The Bands, how you can wakeboard during the event and the latest line up news, all at www.wakestock.co.uk

April 26 2012
Static Caravan Tax?
Another economic issue has recently raised its head with proposals by the UK government to impose 20% VAT on new static caravan sales from October. It is being widely reported that this will have an adverse impact on the sale of these statics and on the caravan park business in general in North Wales.
There are articles on the subject in both today's Caernarfon Herald (Caravan tax is ‘nail in coffin’ for Gwynedd businesses ) and in the Daily Post (MP's Attack New Caravan Tax).

April 26 2012
More On Marine Conservation Zones Issue
Today's Caernarfon Herald is reporting on the issue and says there will be a public meeting on June 12th, organised by Llanbedrog Community Council. The Herald article deals with the commercial fishing side of things, but it is still unclear as to what, if any, restrictions will be placed on other activities eg race sailing marks, anchoring near to Llanbedrog beach, fishing from the beach etc. The Herald article can be accessed by clicking here.

« Photo: Abersoch.co.uk - click for larger image

April 25 2012
Update On Marine Conservation Zones Issue
The proposed MCZ's are causing quite a stir. From information that is currently available, it would appear that recreational, as well as commercial fishing would be banned in the area shown on the map opposite (click it to enlarge), as well as diving and the use of anchors on all leisure boats and yachts. At the moment, the various proposed zones in Wales are at the consultation stage and 3 or 4 zones will be picked from 10 in the initial document. Anyone can be involved in the consultation process and the following document specifcally asks for feedback from all water users....
- Link 1 PDF Doc: Pages 46 to 50 are relevant to the St. Tudwal's zone on this PDF doc (though there is also info on there about the Bardsey and North Llyn zones too.
- Link 2: Welsh Government MCZ Page
- Link 3: CCW MCZ Page

April 24 2012
Fishermen Unhappy With Proposed Marine Conservation Zone
The BBC are reporting today that a consultation has begun on plans to protect marine habitats around Wales by closing them off to activity by people. One of the 10 zones under consideration is an area from St. Tudwal's East running across to Llanbedrog and Pwllheli. The Countryside Council for Wales, which has helped advise the Welsh government on the choice of the potential sites, said the zones to be chosen would be given a high level of protection from activities that could change, damage or disturb what is naturally found there.

In practical terms, it said, that meant that nothing would be extracted from or deposited into them. Sion Williams, secretary of the Lleyn Pot Fisherman's Association, said members of both the fishing and tourist industry were "up in arms" over the plans. Read the full story at BBC Wales News.

«- click for a larger image of the proposed zone.

April 23 2012
Abersoch 10K Volunteers & Golden Bond Places
Volunteers are needed for this year's 10K and 3K runs (9th June) to act as marshalls's etc. The charity partner of the event, the RNLI, have been asked to provide the marshall's and they currently require another 12. The RNLI also have 50 places available in the 10k, available at the reduced entry rate of £10, and this entry money will go to Abersoch Lifeboat station, rather than the other entry fee money, which does not. If people are interested in volunteering to help or running for the RNLI, contact Claire at claire_timbrell@rnli.org.uk or tel 07824 607 401 and she can provide further details.

April 19 2012
SCYC Diamond Jubilee Special Events
A series of events are to be held at the beginning of June at SCYC for the diamond jubilee. Events include a hog roast with samba band and Moniars 6 piece band (Sat 2nd), a curry evening with Alistair James, vocalist (3rd June) and a BBQ with Martyn Rowlands (4th June). For further information, visit www.scyc.co.uk or you can click on the image to the left for the event poster.

April 19 2012
Llyn Bikers Raise Over 7K For Llewelyn Fund
The recent charity motorbike ride and auction held by Beicwyr Llyn Bikers has raised over £7K for Dafydd Llywelyn Williams, who was very badly injured in a road accident in Abersoch in 2011. Sixteen year old Llywelyn Williams’ life was turned upside down when he was struck by a car while riding his skateboard, last September. Due to his horrendous injuries, Llywelyn’s right leg had to be amputated and his parents, Eirian and David, were told on more than one occasion that he may not survive the night. However, Llywelyn fought on bravely and was released from hospital vowing to carry on doing the same things he did before the accident. Read more on this story at The Caernarfon & Denbigh Herald.

April 18 2012
Porth Neigwl / Hell's Mouth Beach Clean Up
In preparation for the launch of the Wales Coastal Path on 5 May 2012, Keep Wales Tidy has organised a weekend-long event to clean as much of the path as possible of any unwanted litter and to showcase the fantastic Welsh coastline. As part of this event, a clean up of Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth) will take place on Friday April 27th, from 10.30am. All volunteers are welcome to join in and help.
For more information, contact Lee Oliver on 07824 504799

April 18 2012
Website News & The Chilly April Continues!
After the heatwave in March, the weather here in Abersoch has been rather chilly at times so far this month, though we have also had plenty of dry and sunny weather and only one notable "wash out" day - which was Easter Monday! Winds have often been from a northerly quarter and this morning they were from a chilly northeasterly direction, making the bay quite rough.
Abersoch.co.uk has seen high traffic on the site this month with invidual page views averaging between 15,000 and 23,000 per day (up to 140,000 per week) and daily visits almost reaching the 3000 figure! We have also been seeing some slowdowns with the site which is due to traffic around, but not actually on our server and an upgrade will be needed to resolve this, which is due to be completed in the next fortnight.
« Photo: Abersoch.co.uk Daily Photos From 18/04/2012 - click for larger image

March 27 2012
Website News & The March Heatwave Continues...
The incredible spell of weather continues here in Abersoch and today is the 4th consecutive day of blue skies and almost unbroken sunshine, along with temperatures we would be happy with during the summer. The views across the bay have been great over the last couple of days, with some nice sunrises, as captured by our daily photos (click here). The wonderful weather looks like continuing for a couple of days more, before cooling off at the end of the week (but staying dry). The weather has had an effect on our website traffic, which has been very high so far this week. The Vaynol Arms cams are back online.

« Photo: Abersoch.co.uk Daily Photos From 27/03/2012

March 25 2012
March Heatwave
What a fantastic weekend of weather we have just had here in Abersoch. It was probably the best March weekend in living memory with blue skies, very little breeze and temperatures approaching 20C. The village itself was bustling and surfers flocked to the surf beaches as there was substantial surf running on both days (see John Wormald's photo opposite from today).
The fine, warm and sunny weather is expected to last well into the coming week.

« Photo: Totally Abersoch

March 25 2012
Refurbishments for The Vaynol / The Sun Inn / Y Bwtri (Zinc)
Three major refurbsishments have been taking place in the Abersoch area over the last few months. Major improvements have been carried out at The Vaynol in Abersoch and the Sun Inn at Llanengan and also, there is the huge redevelopment of the "Y Bwtri" building that previously housed Abersoch Cafe and will now be a cafe / restaurant under the name "Zinc" and connected to the existing Zinc Bar next door. All 3 projects are very impressive in their own right and are all very near to 100% completition, so check them out on your next visit to the area.

March 25 2012
SAC Abersoch Harbour Clean Up
A group of local volunteers have organised a clean up of Abersoch inner harbour on Sunday 15th April from 11am. Sustainable Abersoch Cynaliadwy (SAC) is a local community group of volunteers trying to make Abersoch a better place to live. If you are interested in lending a hand or would like to learn more about SAC, then visit their website at:
www.sac-abersoch.org.uk

March 22 2012
OSD Abersoch "Topsy Turvy" Early Season Sale
The OSD Abersoch Spring Sale is now on with prices on many items that would normally be seen only at the end of the season! Current special offers include Nike 6.0 clothing at up to 50% Off, 30% Off Many styles of Nike 6.0 footwear, between 25% and 50% off Mens & Ladies Hurley Clothing, including board shorts and walk shorts from this year's spring and summer ranges, 20% Off Rip Curl Summer 2012 shorts and tees and up to 50% off O'Shea Clothing. Why wait for the end of the season to grab a bargain! www.osdabersoch.co.uk

March 22 2012
More Line-Up Additions to Wakestock 2012
THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, BENJAMIN FRANCIS LEFTWICH, MS DYNAMITE, REDLIGHT, BREAKAGE, FRICTION, B.TRAITS, MAJOR LOOK, L MARSHALL, MIKKIL PAYNE AND RYAN KEEN are the latest acts added to the Wakestock 2012 bill. As well as being able to buy tickets online, tickets will also be available in the local shops from Friday March 30th. There is also a new female only campsite “Camp G” to be launched at this years festival. Tickets are available online now through www.wakestock.co.uk along with all the event info.

For All Festival Details - see www.wakestock.co.uk

March 14 2012
Wakestock DJ Competition
Wakestock are looking for brand new DJ talent to open this year’s festival and are offering someone the chance to play at the opening of the South Stage on Friday 6th July. Judging the competition this year alongside the Wakestock bookers, will be DJ, presenter and long time friend of the festival, Goldierocks who will be picking her favourite mix from the 5 finalists selected by the Wakestock bookers. The winner will receive their full tickets including camping for the weekend, plus a ticket for one of their mates. The closing date for entries is May 1st and the winner will be announced that month.

For More Info & How To Enter - see www.wakestock.co.uk

March 13 2012
50 Mile Charity Bike Ride For Abersoch Leukaemia Sufferer
A FAMILY has expressed their thanks to a group of fundraising volunteers as their 19-year-old son recovers from leukaemia. Eddie Fletcher-Brewer, from Bwlch Tocyn near Abersoch, was diagnosed with blood cancer last May. Since then he’s undergone intensive chemotherapy but is now well enough to resume his studies at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor’s Dolgellau campus...

Click Here To Read More From This Caernarfon Herald News Story

March 13 2012
Glass Butter Beach Festival Gets Green Light Despite Local Concerns
The Glass Butter Beach festival has been cleared to go ahead later this year, despite an attempt to revoke its permission for live and recorded music to be played, after complaints from neighbouring homes. The Glass Butter Beach festival was first held at Crugan Farm in Llanbedrog, last September, where almost 1,000 revellers watched acts such as chart toppers The Rizzle Kicks.
However, during a meeting of Gwynedd Council’s Central Licensing Sub-Committee, an application was made to review the premises’ licence to hold future events...

Click Here to Read More From This Caernarfon Herald News Story

March 08 2012
Website News
A couple of IE9 bugs have recently been fixed and also the menu issue that was affecting the site at times over the last 24 hours.
Website traffic is currently quite high and running between 80,000 and 100,000 page views per week.

There are now new advertising opportunities on the website, including space on the home page. Please contact us for more information.
As mentioned below, the daily photos have returned and these will be updated on the vast majority of days, until the end of October.
Outstanding auto webcam issues are due to be addressed before Easter.
Many thanks to those who continue to view the website.

March 05 2012
Llyn Bikers Annual Fundraising Ride
This year's event took place on Sunday March 4th and was in aid of Dafydd Llywelyn Williams, who was very badly injured in a road accident in Abersoch in 2011. More information on the event and Llywelyn's story, can be found here. Photos can be downloaded from John Wormald's site at: http://john53.zenfolio.com/p232445822

March 01 2012
Happy Saint David's Day, Another Season Begins, Daily Photos Return
The first day of March is a significant day here in Abersoch. Not only is it St. David's Day and the first day of the meteorological spring, but it is also the first day that many of the caravan and static sites re-open, after the winter shut down. Let's hope the new season brings plenty of fine, warm and sunny weather!!!
Today also sees the return of the Abersoch.co.uk daily photos - which can be accessed by clicking here.

« Photo: Turtle Photography

Feb 29 2012
More Acts Announced For Wakestock 2012
ANNIE MAC, ZANE LOWE, JAKWOB LIVE, GOLDIEROCKS, CLEMENT MARFO AND THE FRONTLINE, RANDOM IMPULSE and DISCLOSURE will be joining the already announced headliners CALVIN HARRIS, DIZZEE RASCAL and ED SHEERAN. Wakestock have also revealed that KATY B, RIZZLE KICKS, DJ FRESH LIVE, AZEALIA BANKS, FLUX PAVILION, HIGH CONTRAST Feat. JESSY ALLEN & DYNAMITE MC, DOCTOR P, YOUNGMAN and BURNS will be taking to the stage at this year’s festival with more announcements to come in the next few weeks. Tickets are on sale now through www.wakestock.co.uk or by calling 0844 847 2439. For further information please email info@wakestock.co.uk or call 01758 741095

Feb 28 2012
New RNLI Abersoch Website
Abersoch Lifeboat Station have a brand new website. Abersoch RNLI provides a 24 hour lifesaving service for Abersoch and the surrounding coast, the service is invaluable to anyone that ventures out on the water. The purely voluntary crew have been keeping the Cardigan Bay coastline safe for over 140 years and relies heavily on fund raising. The website is packed full of interesting information including the details on the latest rescues.

The website can be found at www.rnliabersoch.co.uk