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John’s water carriers came to the rescue at Rhos parkrun..
(Above) Welsh master, sports coach, and Rhos volunteer Joh Hatton John’s water carriers came to the rescue at Rhos parkrun Report by Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com coastandcountry.blog *A hot date at all the North Wales parkruns last Saturday - this photo was taken at the Rhos on Sea event attended by nearly 500 runners and walkers. There were scorching temperatures around the region last Saturday morning for all the North Wales parkruns, with some events and volunteers in
North Wales quartet proud to run in the heat for Welsh Masters v England at the Shrewsbury 5k...
Welsh Masters Jonathan Kettle and Will Williams at the Shrewsbury 5k. North Wales quartet proud to run in the heat for Welsh Masters against England. Report by Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Four very proud athletes from North Wales Road Runners competed as part of the Welsh Masters team in their match against England at the weekend during the Shrewsbury 5k Festival lap races. Jonathan Kettle, Steve Gardner, Cheryl Frost, and Will Williams all spo
Newport Harriers members shine at the recent Welsh Track and Field championships at Yate.
*Some of the talented Newport Harriers AC members after their success. Newport Harriers AC members shine at the recent Welsh T&F championships at Yate. Introduction by Don Hale. Photos and results courtesy of Newport Harriers. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Action round-up courtesy of Newport Harriers AC members. Well done to all at Newport Harriers following some great performances at the recent Welsh Masters Athletics track and field championships at Ya
Artist Elizabeth Haines’s exciting new ‘Thin Places’ exhibition in Fishguard...14th July until 29th August 2026.
*Pictured above and below some of Elizabeth Haines's paintings on display during her exhibition at Peppers Gallery in Fishguard.. Artist Elizabeth Haines’s exciting new ‘Thin Places’ exhibition in Fishguard...14th July until 29th August 2026. Special Coast and Country online art feature. coastandcountry.blog donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 The much-admired Pembrokeshire artist Elizabeth Haines will be staging an exhibition of her latest and exciting paintings from Tuesday 14th
Repeat performance by one man and his child buggy at Rhos parkrun - plus NW results round-up.
*Josh Keogh was the first man back at Conwy parkrun. Repeat performance by one man and his child buggy at Rhos parkrun - plus NW results round-up. Report by Don Hale. Photos by Michael (Pat) Finnie, and others. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog It was very warm and very breezy for hundreds of runners and walkers at all North Wales parkruns last weekend, and the Llandrillo yn Rhos 5k event attracted another bumper attendance, where James Yarwood once again f
Triathlon sprint success for veteran Kevin and GOG members
*Master veteran Kevin Slattery on the final lap of his 5k to win his age cat. Triathlon sprint success for veteran Kevin and GOG members Report by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Kevin Slattery Master veteran Kevin Slattery, the chairman of North Wales Road Runners, won his VM70 age category at the prestigious Llandudno Open Sprint Triathlon championships staged recently from the town’s promenade. Despite very warm and blustery conditions, whic
Arts & Entertainments
Artist Elizabeth Haines’s exciting new ‘Thin Places’ exhibition in Fishguard...14th July until 29th August 2026.
*Pictured above and below some of Elizabeth Haines's paintings on display during her exhibition at Peppers Gallery in Fishguard.. Artist Elizabeth Haines’s exciting new ‘Thin Places’ exhibition in Fishguard...14th July until 29th August 2026. Special Coast and Country online art feature. coastandcountry.blog donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 The much-admired Pembrokeshire artist Elizabeth Haines will be staging an exhibition of her latest and exciting paintings from Tuesday 14th
Special book review: MUCKERS by Eamon Kavanagh:
Special Coast and Country book review: MUCKERS by Eamon Kavanagh: Report by Don Hale. https://donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog *Now available on Amazon as a paperback print version, an ebook, and also as an audio book. These are the links: This is a very interesting book about a real local character and a former Man City player who has survived some tough times throughout his challenging career. *Paperback : https://amzn.to/44qjVA9 *Ebook: https://amzn.
MALLARD - How the Blue Streak Broke the World Speed Record
MALLARD - How the Blue Streak Broke the World Speed Record By Don Hale donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 December 04, 2020 MALLARD - How the Blue Streak Broke the World Speed Record by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 More than eighty years ago on the East Coast main line, the streamlined A4 Pacific locomotive Mallard reached a top speed of 126mph a world record for steam locomotives that still stands. Since then, millions have seen this famous locomotive, resplendent in h
Landmark 10,000th runner at the new Rhos on Sea parkrun - plus other results round-up...
*Pictured above (l-r): Rhos Run Directors' Chris Spillane, Sharon Hughes and Richard Peevor with the amazing 10,000th parkrun landmark certificate, and (below) the commemorative golden token. Landmark 10,000th runner at the new Rhos on Sea parkrun - plus other results round-up... Report by Don Hale. Rhos photos by John Hatton, and at Conwy by Michael Finnie. coastandcountry.blog donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 It was another fun-packed occasion at the Llandrillo yn Rhos parkru
Join the exciting world of Virtual Events that can be completed in your own time, with limited costs, genuine recognition and superb medals.
Join the exciting world of Virtual Events that can be completed in your own time, with limited costs, genuine recognition and superb medals. Special Coast and Country online sports feature by Aled Mawgan. **SPECIAL MAGAZINE OFFER OF 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL ENTRIES: Use this Social Coupon Code: COAST26 donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog Are you a runner, a club athlete, cyclist, a keen walker, or even a dog walker, just intent on maintaining a certain level
Egg-citing medals and Easter eggs for youngsters at Conwy Junior Parkrun..
*Pictured above - junior parkrunners and officials at Conwy last Sunday. Egg-citing medals and Easter eggs for youngsters at Conwy Junior Parkrun... donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog There was a massive turn-out of some 117 enthusiastic youngsters at the Conwy Junior parkrun on Easter Sunday, where some special medals provided by sponsor John Hatton, together with Easter eggs donated by the Paysanne Restaurant, were handed out to the children. John later conf
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