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Celebrate Snowdonia this Christmas
and spread the word about our work by sending Snowdonia Society Christmas cards and calendar
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Have your will written for free
Take advantage of Free Wills Month in October or Will Aid in November to have your will written or updated. And please remember the Snowdonia Society!
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Bardsey holiday – book now
1 – 8 July 2017. Discover Bardsey’s fascinating history, wildlife and spiritual nature on this one week holiday, organised as part of the Society’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Flowers, seals, breeding Manx shearwaters, choughs and puffins…
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Autumn magazine – Spotlight on the Dwyryd
The autumn issue of our magazine, ‘Spolight on the Dwyryd’, is available to read on-line now, with articles on otters and ancient woodland, water-power, history and industry. Or download our latest Events Programme.
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Notice of Annual General Meeting 2016
Sat 22 October. Come and hear about the challenges and successes of 2015-16; guided quarry tour with Paul Gannon; talk: “Working together to save the river Conwy”.
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Should art be constrained by landscape?
A public debate. 19 October, Machynlleth. Anthony Garratt’s floating art installation on Llyn Llydaw caused controversy earlier this year. The Society has decided to convene a public forum to debate this issue.
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National Trust’s role in threat to Conwy Falls & Fairy Glen
Act now before we lose Conwy Falls and Fairy Glen forever! Following refusal of the 5MW hydro-electric scheme on the river Conwy, the developers have submitted a new planning application to the National Park Authority.
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Fabian4 Dyffryn Conwy Mountain Challenge
Sunday 18th September. All proceeds to the Snowdonia Society! A “proper-tough mountain race” that is a great fundraiser for the Snowdonia Society. Please register asap to be sure of a place!
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Snowdonia needs your help
Snowdonia is a victim of it’s own popularity, with over 6 million visitors every year! Snowdonia Giving is a new scheme that encourages all of us to donate small amounts to help save Snowdonia.
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Choose Snowdonia Society for your green tokens
when you shop in Waitrose, Menai Bridge, in July. Or how about asking your local shops to nominate us to receive the proceeds of the plastic carrier bag levy?
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Seeds for Bees and plants for pollinators
Do you have a space that needs filling in your garden? Now is the time to start planting. Tŷ Hyll-the Ugly House has a great selection of bee-friendly plants and seeds for sale.
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Glyn Rhonwy: new pylons and threat to local lakes?
While Snowdonia Society questions how pumped storage project will connect to National Grid and possible impacts on access and local water bodies including Llyn Padarn, the developer is applying to double the capacity of the project.
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Upland conservation grazing at Llyndy Isaf
9 July. A special guided tour of the stunning Llyndy Isaf National Trust farm with Sabine Nouvet (NT), and Hilary Kehoe and Jan Sherry from PONT, looking at grazing to manage a biodiversity-rich upland environment. Book now to secure your place!
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In or out? The EU and our environment
We’ve heard a lot about trade and immigration, but what about the environmental consequences of the vote? Read the report commissioned by the Wildlife Trusts, WWF and RSPB to help you decide.
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Help Natur Cymru – Nature of Wales stay afloat
This not-for-profit, high quality magazine showcasing the wildlife and environment of Wales is seeking crowdfunding to stay afloat into 2017.
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Hydro-power scheme planned and executed with care?
Images of a hydro scheme under construction in Nant Peris speak for themselves and show what can happen once a digger gets onto the mountainside, despite proper consultation with the authorities.
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Gorphwysfa or Mallory’s?
The historic building at Pen Y Pass has been ‘rebranded’ more than once over the years, prompting discussion about the history and cultural meaning of names. Read the article by Duncan Brown that featured in our Spring magazine.
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CanSaveCarbon challenge has saved 1/2 tonne of CO2
Challenge complete and Frances extended her target from 2,000 to 3,620 cans, saving half a tonne of CO2 and raising over £1,400 for the Snowdonia Society.
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Cyngor Gwynedd wasting tonnes of CO2…
…by sending drinks can litter to landfill. A simple measure that allows street cleaners to separate cans from other litter, so they can be recycled, could save 180 tonnes of CO2 annually.
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CanSaveCarbon ‘crusade’ featured on Radio Wales
As Frances reaches the end of her aluminium drinks can litter-picking challenge, hear her explain the reasons for her efforts on Radio Wales’ ‘Country Focus’.
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