Don't knock the boat

Our thanks go to one of yesterday's younger customers' for leaving us this small but thoughtful 'thank you' card - how lovely!

Days Out

Looking forward to the week ahead, then here are just some ideas of what to do in the area;

Ty Hyll - The Original Ugly House and home of the Snowdonia Society - fine example of a welsh cottage built in a day - Capel Curig 01286 685498 www.snowdonia-society.org.uk

Bodafon Farm Park - family friendly day out with deer, lamas, goats, horses and birds of prey 01492 549060 www.bodafonfarmpark.com

Welsh Mountain Zoo - spend the day with exotic animals from all around the world, with fantastic views included www.welshmountainzoo.org.uk 01492 532938

Great Orme Family Golf - a nine hole pitch and putt with all the fresh air you could hope for and stunning views across LLandudno Bay 07990517020 http://ormegolf.blogspot.co.uk/

Local Go Karting

Dropped in today at our local track, Glan Y Gors near Pentrefoelas, about 15 minutes drive away.  They were hosting the 2012 Karting Championship, basically the Formula 1.  Force India Formula 1 Racing Acedemy drivers and support teams were present.  Really impressive to see the kids absolutely flying around the track at speeds of up to 100 mph about 2" off the ground.  Found the only Lotus Go Kart in the UK as well so no pressure on that young man!  The place was buzzing but it was great to see such a center of excellence in our back yard - good luck to all.

Recipe for Welsh Faggots

 This is a simple recipe you can try at home for a cheap filling meal.

200g Welsh Pork Liver – minced

50g Home Smoked Bacon Minced

50g Pork Fat

50g Pork Mincemeat

1 onion cut into small dice

200g stuffing mix

50g dried bread crumbs

Ask your butcher to mince the meat products together.

Fry the onion until golden brown, drain off excess water and oil.

Put the minced meats into a large bowl and add the onion.

Mix and add the dried stuffing powder and bread crumbs.

Bind together to make balls.  Bake gently on a tray for about 20min (140⁰C).

Wonderful with onion gravy and creamy mash potatoes.

For ingredients, try our local Master Butcher, Elystan Metcalfe of Llanrwst at http://twitter.com/oemetcalfe

Congratulations

A really big THANK YOU to both Steph of the Stables Bar team and Mari of the Hotel waiting on division for wining their respective staff incentives and doing a fantastic job for the business - well done and enjoy!

Who needs Christmas cards....

At the Royal Oak, we make the decision some time ago that although everyone likes to receive a Christmas Cards, corporate cards were merely a process. Accordingly, we decided to re-allocate this budget and sponsor a number of children from around the world via the charity, Plan UK. It is amazing to think of the material difference this approach has made to these children for the sake of a glossy card, envelope and marketing database.

One of our "children" is pictured below and some up to date information. Perhaps by sharing our rewarding experience with you may encourage others to follow suit.

Prem Ratan lives with his brother and family in India and now attends secondary school. A fact sheet of life in his area is also set out for your interest.

Help the Snowdonia Society

Please see this message below from Sarah Metcalf

As many of you know, the Snowdonia Society has applied for vital funding from the European Outdoor Conservation Association to support our conservation volunteering work in 2011/12.

The results of our funding bid will be decided on by YOU!!

We are one of four projects that can be voted for by the public online - the only project in Wales and the only project with a wider scope than just footpath maintenance.

PLEASE VOTE NOW using this link http://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/News-Landing/Search-Results/Outdoor-headlines/Vote-now-for-a-great-cause/

If we are successful, the money will contribute to important work clearing invasive species in Snowdonia and thus preserving our landscape and biodiversity and footpath maintenance on some of the most popular paths in the National Park, including the Miners Track and Pyg path on Snowdon. Pass this email on to friends and contacts and if you're on Facebook or Twitter please encourage your friends and followers to add their vote!

This is a unique and important opportunity to ensure that our fantastic achievements in getting both residents and visitors, young and old, involved in protecting and enhancing the natural heritage of Snowdonia can continue into the future.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Update on voting from Wednesday 16th March:

Here is an update on the voting figures for our EOCA funding bid as they stand this morning with Trail Magazine

Snowdonia Footpath Repair - 6% - this is us :>(((

Lake District Footpath Repair -28%

ReWilding Ennerdale - 11%

Yorkshire 3 Peaks Repair - 56%

In total, they have had 3372 votes, so we have had just 202 votes! - Please send this on to as may of your contacts, family and friends as possible, and let's make a difference over the next few days

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Sarah Medcalf

Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol - Assistant Director

sarah@snowdonia-society.org.uk

Cymdeithas Eryri - Snowdonia Society

Caban, Yr Hen Ysgol, Brynrefail, LL55 3NR

Ffôn - Tel: 01286 685 498 / 07545026156

www.cymdeithas-eryri.org.uk - www.snowdonia-society.org.uk

Mae Cymdeithas Eryri yn Elusen Gofrestredig rhif 253231

The Snowdonia Society is a Registered Charity number 253231

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