Sign In Subscribe Now Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines It’s almost time for Holger Hetzel’s 19th International Sport Horse Sales at his equestrian centre in Goch on 27 November And that means it’s the last chance to try out the horses in this year’s collection The final official presentation of the 22 top show jumpers up for sale at this year’s auction takes place on Sunday 24 November guests will have the opportunity to see the entire collection presented one last time by Holger Hetzel and his team arrange to try them out afterwards and enjoy a delicious brunch Just last weekend there were some great results from horses sold at Holger Hetzel’s previous Sport Horse Sales One of the candidates in last year’s collection did exceptionally well in the Youngster Tour at the international competition in Lier/ Belgium with rider Sophie Hinners After high placings in two qualifier classes they ultimately took fourth place in the final and his rider Swiss national vice-champion Alain Jufer were highly placed in the World Cup class at Stuttgart’s Hans-Martin-Schleyer-Halle arena These are just two of many horses sold at Holger Hetzel’s Sport Horse Sales in previous years with remarkable competition results the official evening programme starts at 6 p.m can look forward to an entertaining programme with plenty of surprises The highlight of the evening begins at 9 p.m. when the curtains open and the first horse is led into the auction ring This year’s auction has a hybrid format to allow in-person bids from the guests in Goch as well as online bids from customers from all over the world The entire collection of 22 talented young horses can be viewed online through the link below:  For further information or enquiries contact: Email: info@holger-hetzel.de © 2025 World of Showjumping - All rights reserved Powered by Artionet - Generated with IceCube2.Net DETROIT (WXYZ) — Tenants say they had no clue they were supposed to park in specific sections in the parking garage because the apartment building did not provide sufficient notice about moving their cars they're on the hook for hundreds of dollars after their cars were towed and this is outright wrong and we as citizens of the city of Detroit should not stand for this,” said Darryl Woods Woods was one of several tenants still reeling after his SUV was towed from the Jefferson parking garage WXYZ: You got there before your car got there and because I didn't have the exact change Woods says about a dozen vehicles were towed “I've had my car towed or known people who have had cars towed in suburban areas but here in Detroit with this Goch towing company they trying to get $1,700 to $1,800 out of me,” said Mays We spotted a notice taped near the main elevator inside the building but tenants say it doesn't stand out' there are different points of entry into the building and The Jefferson normally tapes important notices to tenants' doors or slides notices underneath them We contacted management at The Jefferson but have not yet heard back Goch and Sons provided a statement saying: We were informed the residents parking in the structure were notified by the management office multiple times of the construction weeks in advance They were instructed to remove their vehicles City of Detroit contracted towing companies can only charge $200 to impound a vehicle Goch and Sons is not a city-contracted towing company Choose from our four main types of funding We work with artists and organisations to reach as many people as we can And we research the ways we can protect and sustain creative activities in Wales Arad Goch Theatre Company is proud to announce the stage adaptation of Sgleinio’r Lleuad (‘Polishing the Moon’) the popular children’s book by Caryl Lewis and Valériane Leblond This new production will tour theatres across Wales between May and July 2025 offering a magical theatre experience for children aged 3-8 and their families two friendly characters who polish the moon every day This heartwarming story has been adapted for the stage by Caryl Lewis who wrote the original book in collaboration with the illustrator Valériane Leblond Caryl said: “I’ve had so much fun adapting Sgleinio’r Lleuad for the stage It’s been a dream for me to bring Byrti and Bwbw and their magical world to theatres It’s a lovely story about the beauty of the world that touches on themes like conservation Designer Valériane Leblond also expressed her excitement about the production: “It’s absolutely magical to think that the characters and the world I created for Sgleinio’r Lleuad are going to come to life on stage and I can’t wait to see how Arad Goch and Mei Gwynedd interpret Caryl’s words and my illustrations!” The production will feature original songs by the popular Welsh musician Mei Gwynedd Mei said: “I’m really looking forward to working with the Arad Goch team on this production and there are plenty of catchy songs for the little ones to sing along to!” Directed by Ffion Wyn Bowen the new Artistic Director of Arad Goch Theatre Company, Sgleinio’r Lleuad will provide a visual unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages The talented and musical cast will include Huw Ferguson who will bring this magical story to life on stage making it a fantastic opportunity for new Welsh speakers to enjoy Welsh-language theatre Sgleinio’r Lleuad will tour the following theatres: Tickets for Sgleinio’r Lleuad will be available for purchase through the theatres' websites where you will need to contact Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch directly to book your tickets Don’t miss the chance to see this magical show combining a beautiful story with stunning theatrical work For more information, please contact:Email: lowrip@aradgoch.orgPhone: 01970 617998 Twitter Facebook Twitter Designed and developed by Hoffi using Drupal soaking up the extra hour of sunlight after a 5pm seminar It also brings many cultural and religious events and celebrations – from St Patrick’s Day to Easter that celebration comes on the first day of March with our national patron saint day the day may be a celebration of everything Welsh its origins date back to the 12th century when St David’s Day was a feast day to celebrate the achievements of the Welsh saint (modern-day reincarnations obviously include Michael Sheen 1 March may no longer be a celebration of hill-raising abilities but it certainly still is a day where the Welsh Whilst little can be said for certain about Saint David’s life historical documents show that he lived during the 6th century he travelled far and wide as the Bishop of Mynyw founding religious centres and later establishing an ascetic religious community in the settlement known today as St David’s His story and fame became popular across Wales from the 12th century with his miraculous feats vaunted across the country – most notably the story that the ground beneath him began to rise when he was preaching one day so that he could be heard and seen by all no matter where they are – from Wrexham to Warwick – can celebrate their culture and say “cheers” to the land of the dragon here are just a few ways that you can get involved with the celebrations regardless of whether you are Cymry or not – and beyond just watching an episode of Gavin & Stacey Legend has it that St David’s soldiers wore leeks on their helmets during a battle with the Saxons cementing the leek’s position as a cultural symbol Whilst I (and everyone who knows me) can attest that ‘every Welsh person can sing’ is a myth Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed Everybody has a story of where it all started A story from a time when new friendships were made A story about watching or playing football for the first time A story about watching your first Cymru match Wal Goch y Menywod was set up for fans of the Cymru women’s national team to arrange meet-ups before games As part of the Cymru Stori series the FAW spoke to group members to understand more about their Cymru Stori Cerian joined Wal Goch Y Menywod as a solo fan and first attended a Cymru match in 2021 she has been closely following the team and now attends away matches too: “I really enjoy sport and I enjoy supporting women doing great things and I love Wales so the combination of everything was great to me.” I just feel happy it’s such a great environment I love travelling and seeing different places.” the Football Association of Wales (FAW) has highlighted the importance of male allyship across all areas of the game and Jaz a male fan who started watching the team in 2018 emphasised the significance of male advocacy in the women’s game: “Forget about comparing men’s and women’s football they represent Cymru and they are playing for the shirt the same as the men do Come and watch some brilliant footballers doing their best for Cymru.” Jaz also shared how the team have inspired him in his own life: I don’t think that would have happened had I not come across the Welsh speakers in the team conducting interviews in Welsh.” said Jaz mother and daughter Judy and Holly discussed how important it was to break these down around football fans: “There’s often a stereotype of fathers and sons going to football together love football and we go along with my Dad as well It’s a whole family thing and it is just about doing something together building the relationship and just having a great time together.” Holly said Looking forward to Cymru’s EURO play-off final against the Republic of Ireland on Friday 29th November Cerian said: “To anyone thinking of attending a Cymru game home or away it is such a welcoming experience the team have inspired me one to play football and two just to put myself out there more and meet new people and go to different places.” Holly added: “This group of players are incredible they’re forging paths themselves and for girls coming through I think it’s fantastic not only for the women’s game in Wales but the whole world” Secure your tickets and be a part of a record-breaking crowd The New Saints come from behind to take Nomads crown in JD Welsh Cup final Project Chwarae: FAW to undertake a review of weather-related postponements in grassroots football Cardiff City defeat Wrexham to lift Bute Energy Welsh Cup Close ModalLearn more from FA WalesSign up to receive all things FAW We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data – view our privacy policy by clicking here © 2025 The Football Association of Wales * We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data – view our privacy policy by clicking here A member of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly representing Upper Nile State’s Renk County died on Monday at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi from complications related to bleeding in the brain told Radio Tamazuj on Monday that his father was taken ill last Monday while at home in the Kenyan capital my father was with his other wife and he said he suddenly felt something snapping in his head He asked his wife to massage his neck and head but shortly afterward They immediately decided to take him to the nearest hospital but as they were dressing him his situation worsened and he developed something like a stroke,” he explained “They called an ambulance and took him to Coptic Hospital in Nairobi where he was put in the emergency room to stabilize They scanned his head and found bleeding in his brain He was never on medication for high blood pressure or diabetes There was an issue with the people at Coptic Hospital and they did not call the doctor immediately to look at him The doctor came to see my father after two days.” Deng added: “They did not call the doctor until we demanded for him and the doctor explained to us that our father had a raptured vein and was bleeding in the brain and that they were trying to find a way to stop the bleeding.” the lawmaker was ok and could still recognize people around him he started bleeding again so I thought the best option was to take him to Aga Khan Hospital The doctor told us what was happening and the risks of what was happening He bled for the second time on Thursday morning and the doctor told us that they were trying to stop the bleeding.” Deng narrated “They took him for another scan put him in the ICU and gave him medication to make him stable they planned to do surgery to drain the blood out of his brain because the bleeding was too much they found out that his brain was not functioning his body was not responding to medicine and there was no oxygen in his brain which was already damaged He was only breathing with the aid of a machine.” “They told us on Friday evening that my father may not make it because he was brain dead and by Saturday he was struggling we told them to keep him on the machine until Monday,” he added the doctors informed the family that there was no way their father could survive because his brain was flooded with blood and pronounced him dead the Upper Nile Region Youth Union Secretary for Regional Cooperation and Public Relations in Juba said the people of Upper Nile are saddened by the loss of the amiable parliamentarian Deng Goch Ayuel’s passing comes at a very crucial time in our region as the whole nation concentrates on reuniting the people to achieve socio-economic political growth and development across the country,” he eulogized “As the Member of Parliament representing Renk County the late was guided by his good heart and acumen to deliver services effectively to the people of Renk On behalf of the Upper Nile Region Youth Union leadership and my note I offer our deepest sincerest condolences to the people of Renk County Goch who hailed from the Abiliang Section of the Dinka in Upper Nile State was born in 1966 and was elected to the National Legislature in 2010 he had an illustrious career as a journalist and was one of the most prominent founders of the Ajras Al-Hurriya Newspaper in Sudan A rare opportunity to see one of the earliest examples of aircrafts in the UK and one of the few amateur planes built pre-1914 to survive is taking place over the next few weeks Designed and built circa 1907-1908 by Charles Horace Watkins it’s claimed the Robin Goch flew several times before the year 1914 The Robin Goch was built atCharles Horace Watkins’s farm in Maindy A century later the Robin Goch was installed at the National Waterfront Museum and has been displayed in flight within the Large Object Gallery since doors first opened in 2005 The aircraft was stored for several years with other historic aircraft at RAF St Athan in the 1960s before arriving at the Welsh Industrial and Maritime Museum in 1995 But for the next few weeks museum visitors will be able to get up close and personal to this unique plane – the first to be built in Wales as the National Waterfront Museum’s conservation team lower it from the ceiling to clean it up Having the plane fixed so high up presents the museum with a number of problems It is impossible to clean properly for one and a layer of dust can soon build up the steel cables and mountings must be checked for wear and tear to ensure that the Robin Goch does not come crashing down The plane is lowered onto a scaffolding platform and both the frame and the plane’s suspension system are checked to ensure they are stable and safe for display the museum’s conservation team also clean the plane and carry out any necessary repairs Senior Cuartor of Collection Development: Industry at Museum Wales said: “The work being carried out is vital for us to be able to make any repairs to ensure that the Robin Goch can remain on display to our visitors for years to come It’s always an exciting time when we lower the Robin Goch as it gives the public a rare opportunity to see this wonderful aircraft up close and personal Find out more about visiting the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea, here Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to continue our work If everyone who visited the site over the course of a month donated at least £1 we would have enough funding for the next eight years To guarantee our future please consider making a donation today. Warning if you’re scared of heights you may want to look away now. Crib Goch is not called ‘Wales’ deadliest ridge’ for nothing. The epic climb is the hardest of all routes to Yr Wyddfa’s summit and 3,000ft above sea level. When adventurer Mountain Man Darren decided to film his climb of the knife-edged Crib Goch and post it on social media he possibly didn’t expect the reaction he received. Posting his video on Instagram and TikTok people were a mix of impressed, appalled and terrified by what he captured on film. Darren’s climb appears to have been filmed with a fisheye GoPro lens which makes the ridge look narrower and steeper, however this shouldn’t detract from what is still an extremely challenging and dangerous climb. Crib Goch is categorised as a ‘Grade 1’ scramble which means climbers must use their hands to climb short, steep sections. With sheer drops either side of the narrow ridge, climbers are exposed to the elements and the consequences of slipping or being blown off can be fatal. Many lives have been tragically lost over the years. A post shared by Darren B (@mountain_man_darren) Following his traversing of Crib Goch Darren wrote on Instagram: “Still remember this first crossing of Crib Goch like it was yesterday and how scared I was Thinking the most of the time “When is it going to end” 🤣 But I can say that it was deffo the day I beat the fear of heights I still get a bit rattled don’t get me wrong but it’s controllable and I can enjoy the biz without the terror It’s the best thing I’ve done when it comes to Hiking and Scrambling because it’s unlocked so many doors “Now I’m getting into Rock Climbing which is something I never thought I’d want to do and I’m going climbing in the Alps for the second time in a few weeks I set Crib as a goal for me and it took literally YEARS to build up to it but it was so worth it I know a few of you on here aren’t the best with heights but trust me I did it with the help of @mountainfitnessadventures aka 1 half of @popcornthebus big Phil Never try these places for the first time without someone who’s very experienced and competent No way I’d have gotten across without him guiding me I’ve actually guided a few people across Crib Goch myself now including a couple of lads who were a little stuck when I was on one of my solos there have a belting weekend in those mountains and always stay safe!!” Launched the year before last to national and international acclaim the third edition of the “Hetzel Young Horse Masters” probably the highest prize money event in Europe for top young show jumpers is taking place from 25 to 28 July at Holger Hetzel's equestrian centre in Goch Prize money totalling EUR 150,000 is earmarked for the three final classes alone In the five-year-olds final EUR 25,000 goes to the winner in the six-year-olds final EUR 50,000 and in the seven- and eight-year-olds final EUR 75,000.  The concept for the “Hetzel Young Horse Masters” is ingeniously simple Horses in all three age categories have the chance to qualify for the final with two clear rounds over the courses designed by Frank Rothenberger Horses registered with any international breeding association as well as German and foreign riders are eligible to compete Riders from Germany and abroad can compete without pre-qualification and the maximum number of horses in each tour is 100.  the second “Hetzel Young Horse Masters” in 2023 impressed riders who took part for the first time last year commented: “The conditions for the riders and horses couldn't have been better was no less impressed: “This competition created by Holger Hetzel is in an international league of its own.” The generously dimensioned Hetzel Equestrian Centre not only boasts ideal facilities the riders it also provides a varied fringe programme including Welcome Evening the Flanders Foal Auction on Saturday evening a great children’s play area and fine cuisine to keep visitors and guests perfectly entertained Warning if you’re scared of heights you may want to look away now Crib Goch is not called ‘Wales’ deadliest ridge’ for nothing The epic climb is the hardest of all routes to Yr Wyddfa’s summit and 3,000ft above sea level When adventurer Ben Wright decided to film his climb of the knife-edged Crib Goch he possibly didn’t expect the reaction he received Posting his video on TikTok people were a mix of impressed appalled and terrified by what he captured on film The video quickly went viral and has so far amassed almost half million views which reads: ‘The actions in this video are performed by professionals or supervised by professionals Ben’s climb appears to have been filmed with a fisheye GoPro lens which makes the ridge look narrower and steeper however this shouldn’t detract from what is still an extremely challenging and dangerous climb Crib Goch is categorised as a ‘Grade 1’ scramble which means climbers must use their hands to climb short With sheer drops either side of the narrow ridge climbers are exposed to the elements and the consequences of slipping or being blown off can be fatal Many lives have been tragically lost over the years Here’s another TikTok video filmed recently which shows the Crib Goch route and just how difficult it can be this video on YouTube filmed a few years ago on Crib Goch gives a more realistic view of the ridge when you watch I’m certain you’ll be left thinking – that still looks absolutely terrifying If he had fallen he deserved to be left where he landed The likes of this fool puts the lives of rescuers at risk and lasting grief to their families It’s well known route for experienced climbers People like you should stick to sea level and leave the mountains for the climbers Obviously with no respect for the rescue services you’re right in one respect…… I’ll leave the mountains to experienced climbers…… sheep! Aberystwyth’s Arad Goch presents 'Sgleinio’r Lleuad', a magical theatre production based on Caryl Lewis's children's book, featuring Ceredigion performers and original music Aberystwyth’s Arad Goch present ‘Sgleinio’r Lleuad’, a magical children’s theatre production. Based on the popular children’s book by Caryl Lewis and Valériane Leblond - who are both local to Ceredigion - this production will tour from May-July, offering a magical experience for children aged 3–8 and their families, as well as new Welsh speakers. Several performances will take place in Ceredigion, including Theatr Felinfach (20 May), Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan (22 May), and Aberystwyth Arts Centre (18 June). The cast includes two Ceredigion performers, Mari Fflur and Ioan Gwyn, who will appear alongside Huw Ferguson. Mari said: “I love Caryl’s work, and it’s a privilege to perform in an adaptation of her writing. I’m looking forward to bringing the characters off the page with Arad Goch’s brilliant team. “For some children in the audience, this may be their very first experience of live theatre, and that’s special. I can’t wait to share this story with the children of Wales.” The story follows Byrti and Bwbw who polish the moon every day until Pwnîc tells them to stop. The world is plunged into darkness until something magical happens! The story has been adapted for the stage by Caryl herself, who said: “I’ve had a wonderful time adapting ‘Sgleinio’r Lleuad’ for the stage. It’s been a dream to bring Byrti and Bwbw to the theatre, and I’m delighted to do that with Arad Goch.” Valériane added: “It’s absolutely magical to think that the characters and world I created for Sgleinio’r Lleuad are coming to life on stage. It feels like a dream come true.” The production features original songs by Mei Gwynedd and is directed by Arad Goch Artistic Director Ffion Wyn Bowen. Tickets are available from individual theatres, except Aberystwyth Arts Centre, where tickets must be booked through Arad Goch. Comments Tel: 01970 615000[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd. | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 WEST LAYFAYETTE – She traveled a road she couldn’t foresee. But ended up in a very satisfying place. “Growing up,” began Carly Burdette-Goch, “I was heavily involved with the 4-H program and loved animals. So initially, I wanted to pursue a career involving animals. “I had planned to attend college,” she continued, “but my grandfather became terminally ill, and I chose to stay home to help care for him. After his death, my grandmother became ill, and I cared for her full time until her passing as well. “I grew up living beside my grandparents,” she noted, “and although it may seem I gave up my education, I wouldn’t change it for the world. I’m beyond happy to be where I am today, even though this was not the original plan.” Today, Burdette-Goch is manager of Universe Bridal & Prom in West Lafayette, a store with a reputation as the largest prom and bridal salon in and around Ohio. It stocks thousands of prom dresses and wedding gowns in more than 20,000 square feet. “I never dreamed I would be running a high-end, nationally-known, formal boutique,” she said. “The crazy part is I’m on a first name basis with fashion designers and reps from coast to coast while living in small town West Lafayette. I get to handpick dresses we order from each company, and it’s exciting to see the customers try them on and love them.” Burdette-Goch grew up in the Isleta area of West Lafayette and graduated from Newcomerstown High School. Burdette-Goch became the manager about two years ago. “I’ve worked with Carly for the past several years and have seen her grow and evolve into the talented store manager she is today,” assessed Jan Myers, director of operations for Junction Enterprises, which includes Universe Bridal and Prom. “Universe Bridal and Prom is an extremely large and very busy store, and I truly enjoy working with Carly and appreciate how well she manages the store. I couldn't do this without her and our amazing team.” “It can be slightly stressful during busy season from January to May,” Burdette-Goch responded, “but it is so rewarding. Most girls start shopping for prom at the first of the year. And the majority of ladies get engaged at Christmas, New Year’s, or Valentine’s Day and are excited to get planning right away. Universe Bridal & Prom is located at 56310 US 36 in West Lafayette. For more information, call 740-545-5005 or log on www.universebridalandprom.com. Aces of Trades is a weekly series focusing on people and their jobs – whether they’re unusual jobs, fun jobs or people who take ordinary jobs and make them extraordinary. If you have a suggestion for a future profile, let us know at ctnews@coshoctontribune.com. Think ridge and you think height, exposure, adventure and risk. Like the corrugations in those expensive crisps, the inclusion of a ridge in a mountain walk adds depth and flavour to the experience. Some ridges are simply too vast, too much of an entity in their own right to be a mere bolt-on to a day’s walking. Many are the filling in the sandwich rather than the garnish on the side. These are routes to be conquered and boasted about in “when I climbed…” conversations down the pub. For sure, even the most traversed of UK arêtes takes on a whole new character in winter conditions and can rival anything the Alps might throw at you. But free of snow and ice, do our native ridge species really deserve the reputation they have? Time to separate the facts from the flannel... Wainwright described Helvellyn’s Striding Edge as “the finest ridge there is in Lakeland, for walkers”. It’s certainly the most popular: make the traverse on a fine summer’s day and you’ll find yourself in a queue of like-minded adventure seekers, all making the same slow-paced 650m journey. That aside, Striding Edge is a good-looking beast not entirely without fangs. The downclimb of The Chimney (a seven-metre high tower of rock) at the Helvellyn end will test most walkers’ nerves, and in high winds crossing the spine of the ridge is only for the brave, foolish or limpet-booted. However, unlike many of its peers, Striding Edge does offer a get-out clause – a lower path along the side of the ridge provides a more comfortable route for those with no head for heights. Even if you make the whole east-to-west ascent across the very apex of the ridge, any pride you feel is likely to be short-lived when you spot a nine-year-old Striding Edge regular skipping past with a beaming smile on their face. Don’t worry – popular just means it’s good, see? It looks long and pointy with the potential for risk. Bad weather aside, it’s wide, easy going and supplied with an optional escape route. You’ve been there, done that... but the T-shirts might have sold out. Were it a regular, horizontal-ish ridge, Bristly would be enormous fun, but not worthy of great accolade. But rotate that ridge by around 35 degrees and slap it on the side of Glyder Fach, and suddenly it’s the main topic of your postcard home. Lauded by many as the best Grade 1 scramble in Wales, Bristly Ridge is all about the ascent. The shattered rock offers a myriad of different ledges and holds for hands and feet. This makes it easy to become disorientated in the labyrinthine routes, but as long as you’re going up (and don’t climb up anything you can't climb down again) you’re heading the right way. In fact, Bristly’s biggest threat is that it’s almost too climbable. It’s so easy to scamper vertically from crag to crag that you may not realise just how far you’ve come until you pause to glance over your shoulder at the drop behind. As the mixture of awe and fear shivers its way up your back and across your skin, you’ll have discovered the true essence of Bristly Ridge. From a distance it looks invitingly mischievous but eminently do-able. Solid foot placement and a good grip are essential – a slip anywhere would be nasty. A great ridge to have bagged, but it's not as well-known as it should be. Sometimes mountain features receive their names through some explosion of creative genius. Sometimes they owe their monikers to an historic people who rampaged through the valleys centuries ago, naming landmarks for fun between pillaging. And sometimes a their title is nothing more than a description. Sharp Edge used to be called Razor Edge. Either could be said to meet the Ronseal standard, doing exactly what it says on the tin. Sharp Edge is not long, or even overly high (although it's certainly high enough to do you some serious mischief if you depart the ridge prematurely). It is, however, very sharp. You'll be needing sure feet, a robust stomach, and a good sense of balance to reach the end of it. Which, once you're on it, you'll need to. This is an end-to-end traverse - there are no half measures. From the shore of Scales Tarn below, it looks high, narrow, and terrifying. It is high, narrow and terrifying. There's a spot Mountain Rescue call 'The Usual Gully'. Nuff said. It's a well known and highly repected ridge that most mountaineers will admit an appreciation for. Everybody knows about Ben Nevis, but anybody who knows Ben Nevis knows about the CMD Arête. It is, without a doubt, the best route for walkers up the highest mountain in Britain. It has everything: a sense of risk, a satisfying toughness and views that rival any vista on earth. Surely, then, it’s only for those with a cast-iron constitution? Not quite. It’ll test your mettle (the ascent of the grassy slopes from the Allt a’ Mhuilinn will sap your energy); but the arête itself is mostly wide enough to keep you feeling safely secure above the steep and stony slopes below. However, the thing with this particular ridge is, to quote Survivor, “there‘s no easy way out”. Once you’re on it, you’re on it to the end or going back the way you came. There is an escape route at the far western end, but standing on the summit of Carn Mor Dearg with the arête laid out ahead of you, getting off it will be the last thing on your mind. The ridge, the cliffs, The Ben. This is the off spring of Beauty and The Beast. Nothing that watching where you put your feet won’t solve. Your granny will have heard of Ben Nevis, even if she’s no idea what an arête is. If “Crib Goch!” was a Klingon battle cry (and, let’s face it, it could be) it would mean something unpleasant involving sharp, pointy things and much nastiness. Take away the nastiness and you have a pretty accurate description of Crib Goch itself. Its narrow arête is as razor-like as any blade, Klingon or otherwise, and upon first seeing Crib Goch laid out ahead, you could be forgiven for thinking that the biggest danger would be slipping and slicing your fingers off on its scalpel-sharp ridge. This of course is nonsense. The biggest danger is in fact slipping and tumbling down the incredibly steep southern slope, or plummeting earthwards from the near vertical cliffs to the north. The Snowdonia National Park Authority describes Crib Goch as “not a mountain for the inexperienced” – and while it is certainly true that the potential for accident is ever present, if you’re confident with heights, sensible enough to know your own limits, and the conditions are favourable, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t give it a go. The traverse of Crib Goch gives an adrenaline rush that no other ascent of Snowdon can match. If Crib Goch doesn’t instill a small knot of fear somewhere in the pit of your stomach, you’re probably already dead. A ridge of fearful statistics, Crib Goch is incredibly narrow and very steep with some Grade 1 scrambling in places. Not to be underestimated. The fact you’ve bagged it will mean most to someone who’s done it. Try explaining it to someone who hasn’t, and you’ll struggle. If “Crib Goch!” is a Klingon battle cry, “Aonach Eagach!” is a cry of anguish, an admission of defeat. The first time you lay eyes on the ridge from the road, the sight of those stegosaurian rhyolite spines clawing skywards has made even brave men whimper for their mummy and a glass of warm milk. If nothing else, the scale of the task at hand is kneetremblingly ominous – the full ridge is an epic 10km long and the only exit points are at either end. But if you can gird you loins for the exposure (it’s rated at Grade 2 in summer conditions) and have the energy for a day-long assault on the peaks – including two Munros – you’ll be journeying along arguably the finest ridge in mainland Britain. With the exception of some tricky pinnacles along the 2km section between the Munros of Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, it’s actually not that technical a traverse; but just knowing you’ve done it will make your soul glow with satisfaction. Matron? New pants please. I appear to have had an accident. You’re a long way up, and some of the downclimbs require nerves of steel and a high degree of competence. Sure, you could tell the world, but do you really need to? Give yourself a pat on the back and feel proud. You’ve every right. People often say they’re in love with the mountains; but if you were actually going to marry, move in and raise children with one, An Teallach would be it. It’s a beauty. To see it is to want to be on it with your hands and feet among its rocky crags. Like all the best things in life, An Teallach is to be won, rather than gifted. But to earn it completely means a traverse along the very crest of its spine. Once there, the very real threat of exposure and height will require courage and willpower in equal measure not to stray onto lower, less intimidating ground. Indeed, the pitch up to the pinnacles of Corrag Buidhe is pure rock-climbing, so you can be excused for joining the bypass path for this particular obstruction. That aside, though, you owe it to An Teallach and yourself not to devalue this particular prize. It's a harsh but excitingly alluring- looking mountain that begs to be climbed. The true ridge involves some climbs that have claimed lives in the past. Don’t let this put you off, but be aware of the risk. A traverse of An Teallach is up there with snogging Kylie, beating Arnie at arm-wrestling and rescuing kittens from a burning building. Born from fire and violence millennia ago, Skye’s Cuillin mountains look as though they should still be smoking from the volcanic torment that brought them into this world. Put simply, a traverse of the Cuillin Ridge is Britain’s hardest mountain challenge bar none. Along with the physical and mental attributes required, you’ll also need essential mountaineering skills, the ability to scramble Grade 3 and above, and the equipment to tackle this particular monster. Lack these and, if you’re lucky, The Cuillin will spit you back out. If you’re unlucky, it’ll chew you up first. So why even try? Pay attention – it’s the hardest mountain challenge in Britain. If that doesn’t tempt you then you’re probably not made of the kind of stuff that the Cuillin demands anyway. But if you do take on this prehistoric leviathan and survive its claws, you will have earned the respect of us all. Places like this only exist in nightmares and the minds of madmen. And Scotland. There’s no safe option here. You’ll need protection for much of it and absolute focus for all of it. The. Hardest. Mountain. Challenge. In. Britain. Tell everybody and anybody, and gobble up the kudos with a spoon. Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales. VAT no 918 5617 01 H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House. WATCH LIVEWoman who caused deadly motorcycle crash sentenced to jail by Meghan Morelli A downstate woman will spend time in jail for causing a deadly motorcycle crash was sentenced Friday to four months in jail and two years probation In May, a jury found Goch guilty on two counts of moving violation causing death The crash happened at the intersection of M-37 and West Center Road on Aug Authorities said Goch crossed the center line and crashed into a motorcycle Anthony and Deanna Erving were on that motorcycle and were killed from injuries of the crash Goch apologized to Anthony and Deanna's family during the sentencing hearing "I don't know how to say I'm sorry to these people," Goch said But if there's any way that I could have changed anything I would have." She emotionally recalled the day police told her about the crash bringing tears to the eyes of many in the courtroom who could be seen sobbing throughout most of her statements "I'll never hear them words again 'I love you mom,'" Gagnon said through tears "I'll never see her smiling face I'll never have anything because of you Ms once again in Wrexham – the spiritual home of Welsh football Tickets for the whole weekend are no more than £20 Carers can also attend for free with a registered disabled ticket holder See the website for full details Subscribe to our newsletter to get latest news and info from Wrexham Council If you looking for something to do as a family through the medium of Welsh look no further than Arad Goch Theatre Company’s latest production It will be performed at Canolfan Arad Goch on Wednesday This is a new play by dramatist Alun Saunders dealing with identity and the Welsh language through the eyes of three young people but when you’re challenged to present that to the entire school Following the performance there will be a drama workshop for the children Cymrix is currently touring Wales and receiving wonderful reviews and you can see the show and take part in the workshop for free There are a limited number of tickets so phone Arad Goch on 01970 617998 or email [email protected] to book your tickets. Tel: 01970 615000[email protected]Follow us Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 ​The MMC for Human Settlements in the City of Johannesburg introduced the contractor appointed by City Power to electrify the George Goch informal settlement on Saturday During a meeting with residents of the settlement in eastern Johannesburg Cllr Mabaso revealed details of the contractor responsible for the project is home to over 1 800 shacks that have existed in the area for decades These households will benefit from the R65.7 million project to be undertaken by City Power “Government works through a grant called the Urban Settlement Development Grant which addresses the provision of all basic services When there are allocations from the national government and funding is allocated to city entities to implement the projects This project is the second in this ward that City Power is executing following a similar electrification initiative in Denver in May,” said Cllr Mabaso He stressed the need for the project to proceed smoothly without delays highlighting the impact on the community: “This is your project aimed at enhancing the quality of life within the settlement We must avoid situations where the project is interrupted leading to funds being reallocated elsewhere.” The City’s goal of electrifying informal settlements seeks to reduce illegal electricity connections which not only deprive the City of revenue but also damage infrastructure Illegal connections often cause overloading resulting in the need for load reduction measures to protect the infrastructure “There are significant safety risks associated with illegal connections Imagine a child playing near a live electrical cable on the ground it is in everyone’s best interest that this project is completed without hindrance,” Cllr Mabaso added Improving and upgrading informal settlements is a key priority of the Department of Human Settlements Johannesburg has seen a sharp increase in the number of informal settlements driven largely by people moving to the city in search of economic opportunities The number of informal settlements rose from 182 in 2016 to 312 in 2019 The electrification project will create 30 jobs for local residents and a community liaison officer will be appointed from within the settlement to work with the contractor and community City Power has invited local contractors to attend a meeting this week to learn about opportunities available in the project The electrification is expected to be completed within four months the City's Social Development Department will assess which households can pay and which should be subsidised The MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services urged residents to take responsibility and pay for the services provided: “For us to implement projects We can provide services because revenue is collected so we urge people to pay for the services they receive.” To stay informed about the latest developments in the City The club received the funding support from Pennant Walters By NOTICEBOARD · 5 September 2024 FUNDING BOOST: Gilfach Goch RFC players with chairman Hundreds of rugby players are benefitting after Gilfach Goch RFC has overhauled a patch of land and turned it into a training facility for everyone to enjoy all year round thanks to a £30,000 funding boost from local energy company which has teams from under 7’s through to seniors has been working hard over the past few years to secure the required funding to allow them to carry out the transformation and with the final amount forthcoming from Pennant Walters but training on it as well would mean that it would get churned up easily during the wet winter months we would pay to hire an indoor facility and this cost would be passed on to our families “The patch of land at the back of the pitch was an ideal size for a training facility but we knew we would need to secure finance so that we could carry out the required work.” which has a history of support from Pennant Walters through its community fund set about making another funding application and was delighted to secure the money over two years Darren continued: "The money has been fantastic "I honestly can’t tell you the difference it has made to everyone who plays for the club “We all know how stretched things have been over the past few years now have a great facility they can access and benefit from all year round “Having a facility like this in our village means that people coming through the sport will benefit for years to come I’d like to thank Pennant Walters for their continued support.” The sponsorship provided by Pennant Walters is from a fund linked to two wind farms in the Gilfach Goch and Blackmill areas which straddles the border of Bridgend and Rhondda Cynon Taf added: “We know how much of a positive impact sport has on the lives of people and when we learnt of the project “Our wind energy project community funds exist to make a difference to the local communities in which we work and this training facility is a great example "We’re delighted that this money has been put to good use - benefitting the club’s players for years to come.” LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} The Football Association of Wales is committed to ensuring football is for everyone where everyone can feel respected and supported across the game in Wales.  it is essential to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a safe and welcoming environment that ensures football is for all Cymru supporters.  As passionate members of the Welsh football community or any other characteristic – discrimination undermines the values of family respect and excellence that the FAW uphold.  If supporters experience or witness any form of anti-social behaviour abuse or discrimination inside the stadium you can help us to eliminate it and react immediately by reporting this via the QR code published across the Cardiff City stadium and on the back of stadium seats.  Please complete the online form via the QR code or by texting ‘ISSUE’ to confirm details of the incident to 07484 070 422 Following the match, you can also report any incidents by emailing ReportIT@faw.cymru or visiting faw.cymru/advice/reportit/ Please provide as much detail of any offence as possible This may include specific seat details if applicable and exact words and phrases wherever possible across the Red Wall we can take positive action to ensure abusive behaviour and discrimination is eliminated.  we can continue to create a culture of belonging where everyone feels safe Learn more or how you can join a Cymru supporters’ group:  Fan Embassy Wales FSA Cymru Contact: ppaul69@aol.com Wal Goch y Menywod Wal Goch y Menywod Contact: wgym@mailfence.com Amar Cymru Amar Cymru Contact: jalalgoni1989@hotmail.co.uk The Rainbow Wall The Rainbow Wall Contact: rainbowwallcymru@gmail.com Disabled Supporters Association Cymru Disabled Supporters Association Cymru Contact: kjcomputers@ntlworld.com We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Goldfinch Funeral Home is committed to the safety of the families we serve \u003ca href=\"/coronavirus-notice/\"\u003eRead More\u003c/a\u003e The family of Karlene "Kay" Miss Goch" Lee Gochenour Rudolph created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories Karlene "Kay," "Miss Goch" Lee Gochenour Rudolph Made with love by funeralOne There are 15 mountains in Snowdonia that poke their heads above the 3000ft barrier Conveniently they’re just about close enough together that you can – if you’re feeling suitably energetic and motivated – link them together in one massive single-day walk Most people attempting the Welsh 3000s challenge tackle it from south to north – starting on the Snowdon range and finishing on Foel-fras in the Carneddau range – but it can be done in either direction If you don’t fancy knocking off every peak in one day it can also be divided into a hugely rewarding multi-day route The walk splits itself into three obvious sections, starting on the Snowdon massif before dipping down into the Pass of Llanberis then climbing steeply again to Elidir Fawr and hoovering up the rock icons of the Glyderau After descending sharply again into the broad trench of the Ogwen valley you’re faced with another punishing ascent up onto the high how the heck do you fit all of that into one day as is a solid plan that involves start times and the ability to stay flexible with dates to suit the weather the weather can make or break this challenge Here’s our step-by-step guide to climbing each peak plus some words of wisdom from people who’ve been and done it When it comes to single-day challenge walks in Britain they don’t come much tougher than the Welsh 3000s as well as all 15 of the 3000ft peaks you need to climb is a 24-mile route that tackles a wild range of mountain terrain You’ll climb Snowdon (at 1085m the highest mountain in England and Wales), traverse the infamously exposed and narrow Grade 1 scramble Crib Goch and cross three rough and rugged mountain ranges that all present unique challenges 4000m of ascent across the course of a day is no joke Tryfan is famously a peak that can’t really be climbed without the use of your hands, so if you aren’t used to scrambling then make sure you do some practice before you go You don’t want to go to all the effort of organising a crack at the Welsh 3000s challenge then realise once you’ve started that scrambling isn’t your thing What really sets the Welsh 3000s apart from other popular challenge walks like the Yorkshire 3 Peaks or the National 3 Peaks is the sheer amount of ascent and descent in such a short period of time you’ll quickly find yourself descending all the way to the base of the Pass of Llanberis before pulling straight back up the other side to the summit of Elidir Fawr You then repeat the trick by descending from Tryfan into the Ogwen Valley followed by an even more punishing ascent of Pen yr Ole Wen So be prepared for a very long and hard walk on the Welsh 3000s This is a challenge that demands good fitness and the ability to walk and navigate in complex mountain terrain Especially if you get a heavy dose of that famously inhospitable North Wales weather The traditional challenge is to complete the Welsh 3000s challenge in 24 hours This is possible for very fit and experienced walkers To maximise daylight and to make sure you aren’t walking huge sections of the route in the dark many challengers like to start on Snowdon at first light bash through the majority of the challenge in full daylight then reach the final peak pf Foel-Fras late on the same day If that all sounds way too much like hard work a more sensible (and less stressful) approach would be to split the route into three separate days This would allow you to spend the first day on the Snowdon range the second day exploring the Glyderau and its outlying peaks and then finish off with a glorious high-level yomp across the vast plateaued tops of the Carneddau Three great days on three great mountain ranges giving each of them the time and attention they deserve To get the best chance of agreeable weather and keep away from added complications like snow and ice aim for the long days of summer for your Welsh 3000s challenge The last thing you want is to be scrambling across Crib Goch by the light of your headtorch or lost on the featureless tops of the Carneddau after nightfall so locking in dates between May and August seems most sensible Summer does bring the obvious issue of crowds The Welsh 3000s isn’t as popular a challenge as something like the Yorkshire 3 Peaks but it does include some of Britain’s busiest and most climbed mountains Snowdon receives hundreds of thousands of visitors each year so for the best chance of quiet trails and a clear summit try to avoid planning your challenge on a weekend The best way to get yourself into the best physical condition for climbing mountains is by climbing mountains Don’t even think about attempting the Welsh 3000s as your first hill walk because it’s imperative to know you can handle the physical and technical demands of climbing multiple mountains in a region famed for weather conditions that can change in the blink of an eye then build up to higher mountains as your fitness and confidence grow Then before your challenge try a few routes that contain multiple peaks so you can get a feel for the type of ascent and descent you’ll come up against on the day As the Welsh 3000s challenge route involves sections of scrambling, familiarise with moving on this kind of terrain too. It would be a good idea to attempt Snowdon via Crib Goch before your challenge because this is arguably the toughest challenge of the whole route and you don’t want to get a shock on the day Download the full route with OS Maps here Height: 923mSummit grid reference: SH625552 (Grade 1 scramble) You start off the Welsh 3000s challenge with a decision to make on how to tackle the three main peaks of the Snowdon range Many people like to start on the summit of Snowdon but that means scrambling down Crib Goch rather than up it And the moves feel more precarious when approached from above So the route we've included here starts by coming up and over Crib Goch and Garnedd Ugain on the way to Snowdon The Pinnacles are one of the main challenges on the Crib Goch ridge but there’s no escaping the exposure on the crest of the ridge so make sure you get solid grips all the way Height: 1065mSummit grid reference: SH610551 you'll pass over Bwlch Coch on your way to the summit of Garnedd Ugain back down to Crib Goch and across to the main bulk of the Snowdon range with the lakes of Glaslyn and Llydaw beneath you Height: 1085mSummit gird reference: SH609543 Snowdon's summit marks the high point of the entire challenge and indeed the highest point in all of England and Wales Hopefully having started early you'll avoid the crowds and queues at the trig point before heading back past Bwlch Glas and following the Llanberis Path to Clogwyn Station then cutting over Llechog and dropping to the village of Nant Peris Height: 924mSummit grid reference: SH612613 Elidir Fawr’s 924m summit now awaits by way of a fierce slog straight up its southern face This is the kind of ascent that will test your legs and resolve at an early stage of the challenge but once at the top you'll be staying high all the way to the Glyderau and Tryfan Height: 947mSummit grid reference: SH630595 You’ll approach Y Garn on an obvious path round the head of Cwm Dudodyn which misses out the 831m peak of Foel-goch before climbing a stony path to the summit shelter Height: 1001mSummit grid reference: SH642579 After dipping south to the shores of Llyn y Cwn you’ll begin the steep yet spectacular ascent towards the top of Glyder Fawr – full of rock formations that feel like they belong to a distant moonscape Height: 994mSummit grid reference: SH657582 Navigation can be tricky on the Glyders in low visibility so keep your map and compass handy before heading slightly north of east to Glyder Fach via the wraithlike spikes of Castell y Gwynt Height: 917mSummit grid reference: SH663593 (Grade 1 scramble) The downclimb of Bristly Ridge can be avoided on the Miners’ Track path into Cwm Tryfan are the scrambling moves that lead to the summit of Tryfan From here a descent of the mountain’s north ridge isn’t advised – instead descend by the western gully then drop into the Ogwen Valley Height: 978mSummit grid reference: SH655619 After dropping to less than 300m above sea-level by Llyn Ogwen you’re now faced with a 1.5km pull straight up a very steep gradient to Pen yr Ole Wen’s 978m summit Height: 1044mSummit grid reference: SH662630 Little more than 1km from the top of Pen yr Ole Wen via a gradually ascending footpath that bends north-east around the head of Cwm Lloer you’ll reach the 1044m peak of Carnedd Daffyd You’re now officially in the largest continuous area of high ground south of Scotland Height: 1064mSummit grid reference: SH683643 The route now follows the ridge of Cefn Ysgolion Duon above the cliffs known as the Black Ladders to Carnedd Llewelyn – the highest point in the Carneddau but the route still has plenty of undulation left Height: 962mSummit grid reference: SH673650 Yr Elen is a peak that will test your levels of motivation It’s only a short dog-leg deviation from the main route – around 1km north-west of Carnedd Llewelyn – but it will feel a lot longer There are three bumps on the grassy summit and the highest is hard to decipher Height: 976mSummit grid reference: SH688658 There’s no need to return to the top of Carnedd Llewelyn – you can swing just north of it around the head of Cwm Caseg then follow the wide ridge to Foel Grach The stone shelter near the summit is a great place to fuel up before the final two peaks Height: 926mSummit grid reference: SH686669 the 14th peak is often missed out by purists who dismiss it as unworthy of including – but it’s on the way to Foel-fras so if you’ve come this far there’s no real sense in missing it out Height: 942mSummit grid reference: SH696681 This is the only peak in the Carneddau with a trig point which adds to the sense of occasion as you stride to it from Carnedd Gwenllian All that remains is a 2.5-mile trudge to the car park below Bwlch y Ddeufaen LFTO and Trail Magazine have been writing route guides for years and sometimes we reach out to our audience for helpful and timely advice Here are some top tips and alternative suggestions from our readers for tackling the Welsh 3000s: My quads took a week to get over it and I couldn’t walk up the stairs (I had to sit down and shuffle up the stairs) but at the time I think it was the adrenaline that got me through it.” Mark O’Rafferty Unless you want to feel rushed and not appreciate any of it I would definitely recommend doing it in three sections Unless you’re super fit and these things come easily!” Andrea Whitehead even when done in good weather and backpacked over 2 days Make sure you have a good headtorch for the last bit!” Steve Dunn “I’ve done it and it was an incredible experience Trained for six months with mountains every week By far the best mountain challenge I’ve done If I could get myself back to that level of fitness I’d do it again My advice would be to train and know the route very well Being able to change clothes and get a lighter pack was a godsend.” Dani Brackenridge some of the best mountains Britain has to offer But it pays to do your research and have some flexibility with dates to help avoid any particularly bad weather.” Thomas Pountney Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern 2019  Alan Goch with an assignment and a deadline How hard is Snowdon? We get asked that question a lot, but the answer depends on which way you climb it. There are 10 recognised hiking routes to the summit of the highest mountain in Wales from good footpaths to rocky trails and knife-edged ridges so the purpose of this article is to match the right one to you This 1085m peak is one of the world's busiest mountains and a star name on our Trail 100 bucket list Everyone who loves hillwalking should climb Snowdon at least once in their lifetime so we want to help you plan your trip and find the most enjoyable and safe way up the mountain Below are 10 routes that we've walked and can recommend as memorable hikes to the highest point in both Wales and England choose the one that sounds best for your level of experience and fitness then head to North Wales and experience this magnificent mountain for yourself Scroll down for full descriptions and interactive guides to the best routes up Snowdon – and CLICK HERE to find out how you can get yourself 12 months of digital OS Maps for half price Start Pen-y-Pass | Distance 5.2km (to the summit) | Ascent 740m | Difficulty Easy Allegedly named for the initials of the nearby hotel (the Everest-affiliated Pen-y-Gwyrd) the Pyg Track is considered Snowdon’s route of choice by many the path slings beneath Crib Goch and offers spellbinding vistas This is the shortest walking route with the least amount of ascent (although it is quite steep) VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Start Pen-y-Pass | Distance 4.8km (to the summit) | Ascent 830m | Difficulty Hard (Grade 1 scramble) the Crib Goch arête is an exposed blade of rock within the technical remit of those with a stout head for heights and scrambling ability Best for: the sure-footed and scrambling savvy who thrive on adrenaline and are at ease with exposure VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Start Llanberis | Distance 6.8km (to the summit) | Ascent 965m | Difficulty Easy Perhaps Snowdon’s most pedestrian route (certainly the busiest) the long Llanberis Path takes broadly the same line as the Snowdon mountain railway but something of a motorway – and home to a nasty black spot in winter Best for: a gently climbing ascent that’s easier on the legs than any other route up VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Start Pen-y-Pass | Distance 6.2km (to the summit) | Ascent 760m | Difficulty Easy the first 4km to Glaslyn are the easiest on Snowdon and filled with much in the way of industrial ruin a rocky ascent meets the Pyg Track and the two join hands to the top Best for its docile nature and the amazing view of Snowdon that welcomes you into the arms of the mountain VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Start Nantgwynant | Distance 6.1km (to the summit) | Ascent 1020m | Difficulty Medium Pleasingly green and staggeringly steep up top the Watkin Path is a well-built route full of interest rising from Nantgwynant Gorgeous views abound whichever way you tackle it making it a splendid middle-of-the-road option Best for: enjoying the tranquility of forests and waterfalls before climbing into big scenery and steep rock trails VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Start Nantgwynant | Distance 6.7km (to the summit) | Ascent 1150m | Difficulty Medium Combined with satellite peak Yr Aran and the initial stages of the Watkin Path thrilling but do-able South Ridge of Snowdon is a stunning big mountain when attacked from this angle VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Start Rhyd-Ddu | Distance 5.8km (to the summit) | Ascent 900m | Difficulty Easy This route has one big plus: it takes you on a high traverse around the edge of Cwm Clogwyn the huge western corrie beneath Snowdon’s summit pyramid The craggy rim of Llechlog is a particular highlight and the path’s steady ascent has made it popular with mountain bikers Best for: walkers who enjoy a sense of exposure but aren’t keen on scrambling VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Start Llyn Cwellyn | Distance 6km (to the summit) | Ascent 950m | Difficulty Easy A slow crawl up or a leisurely meander down it’s very similar in difficulty to the Llanberis Path It’s also popular with mountain bikers though Best for: getting to know the quiet side of Snowdon (and travelling on two wheels) VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Start Pen-y-Pass | Distance 6.1km (to the summit) | Ascent 880m | Difficulty Medium The mirror to Crib Goch across Llyn Llydaw Y Lliwedd is a staggering mountain in its own right A descent across its crest completes the Snowdon Horseshoe in grand (if knackering) style with a near-vertical cliff to your left and an absolutely extraordinary view everywhere else Best for: fans of airy scrambling not quite ready to tackle Crib Goch VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Start Llanberis | Distance 12km (to the summit) | Ascent 1500m | Difficulty Hard this rolling ridge (aka The Big Dipper) takes in several satellite tops including Foel Goch The highlight for connoisseurs is the summit of Moel Cynghorion where a look back towards Snowdon rewards you with a view to stun Best for: the superb views and pleasing line over rarely trod hills VIEW DIGITAL ROUTE Teigan Griffiths, from Gilfach Goch proudly shows off her life-saving stoma bag, "Roma the Stoma", on holiday. (Image: Teigan Griffiths)Teigan Griffiths said she was so badly physically bullied at school that the police had to be called a number of times She was relieved to start college and leave all that behind I was 16 and had to be put on 10 sachets of laxatives a day but was still only going to the loo every two or three weeks My weight was dropping and at my lowest I weighed just under five stone I was happy at college at last and didn’t need a new problem,” she said from Gilfach Goch spent two years in and out of hospital with severe bowel problems and also suffered threatening sepsis But she said she finally got her life back in spring after doctors removed her bowel and fitted a stoma bag Now the teenager wants to end stigma around the treatment and hopes to fulfil her dream of joining the police Read next: Primark praised for using model with stoma bag in lingerie advert from Gilfach Goch in hospital being treated for severe stomach and bowel problems (Image: Teigan Griffiths)The teenager spent her 17th and 18th birthday on the wards and did college work online while doctors tested her for everything from diabetes to IBS Teigan’s mum Michelle took time off work to care for her and dad Dale rushed to her bedside after work every day Teigan got a diagnosis - but disaster struck again “They thought it was IBS and prescribed morphine for the pain I had more tests which showed the muscles and nerves in my bowel had stopped working “They said there was nothing they could do I had an appetite but eating caused me pain I had feeding tubes in hospital but was not gaining weight I was lying in bed all day with my muscles wasting from Gilfach Goch proudly shows off her life saving stoma bag "Roma the Stoma" on holiday When medics suggested a stoma bag Teigan had something to cling on to as a hope for getting bettter “Through the TPN feeding tube in my arm I caught sepsis which caused abscesses on my lungs and I became really unwell To have sepsis at such a low weight I was very lucky to recover after eight weeks I was really unwell and they didn’t know if I was going to make it.” Fifteen months on Teigan’s life is unrecognisable - she’s out of hospital, weighs six and a half stone and “eats like a horse”. The teenager said she had her life back thanks to her stoma bag, and even had an affectionate nickname for it - Roma the Stoma. Teigan on holiday with her mum Michelle Rees and dad Dale Griffiths. She is finally getting her weight back up (Image: Teigan Griffiths f)Tucking into snacks as well as three square meals a day, Teigan is enjoying building her weight back up. Chocolates, sweets and crisps are all on the menu as well as nutrition drinks. “My life has changed. The stoma has changed my life for the better, I could not be happier and I’m living my best life. “I am six stone so still have weight to gain so I’m on four weight gain shakes worth 1,200 calories a day and eat like a horse now. I love my food now I can eat without pain. I love pancakes and Nutella for breakfast and eat chocolate and sweets and sandwiches and crisps for picking all day. For meals I love cooked dinners and lasagne and curries. I want to be able to dance and exercise again. I want to get to seven and a half stone and more, if I can.” Teigan said it was only her mum staying by her side and her dad coming to her hospital bed every day after work that gave her determination to get well. But in the end it was the stoma that saved her and now Teigan wants to give something back by becoming a police officer. She hopes to gain enough weight to pass the fitness test to become a volunteer police officer and then plans to apply to train for the job. For now, Teigan has a job at the London Mint office in Gilfach Goch and is also working on her fitness and weight gain. And she wants to show that having a stoma doesn’t mean giving up on ambitions, hopes and dreams. Serving the hydro power and dam construction industries since 1949 Welsh Water has been carrying out essential maintenance work to protect and future-proof Craig Goch Dam Craig Goch Dam stands at over 36m in the Elan Valley and is one of six dams split into two valleys (Claerwen and Elan) at the upper end of the River Wye catchment in Mid Wales construction on Craig Goch began in July 1887 with the arrival of the railway line at the site the line had the furthest to go and a rocky outcrop had to be blasted and dug through on the route to the site Work on this masonry dam was completed in 1904 is owned and operated by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water  The utility company provides clean drinking water and treats wastewater for over three million people in most of Wales Welsh Water is unique in the water industry as it is not-for-profit and owned on behalf of its customers with profits reinvested for the benefit of the customers it serves it has been owned by Glas Cymru which was formed in April 2001 for the sole purpose of acquiring and owning Welsh Water The not-for-profit water company is investing heavily and working hard to ensure top quality services to all the communities it serves and the company is investing £1.8 billion in its water and sewerage network between 2020 and 2025 Welsh Water manages a portfolio of 140 dams of which 85 are impounding 10 are non-impounding and 45 are potable water service reservoirs Of the 85 impounding reservoirs approximately 75% of them are earth embankment dams and the majority are over 100 years old The dams within Welsh Water’s portfolio have a variety of uses including water supply There are four dams on the River Elan – Craig Goch The River Claerwen has the newest and largest Claerwen dam followed by Dol y Mynach dam which is a partially constructed cyclopean concrete dam Claerwen was constructed in the 1950s but designed to have a similar aesthetic of the other Victorian dams that make up the system The reservoirs have a combined storage of 99,500Ml and a combined catchment of 184km2 consisting largely of open moorland between 250m and 650m above sea level The principal purpose of the reservoirs in the Elan Valley system is for water supply and these reservoirs supply up to 364Mld (Megalitres per day) to Birmingham via a 118km aqueduct and a much smaller volume of 5Mld to a small water treatment works that serves the local area there is a river regulation requirement where up to 231Mld is released from Caban Coch into the River Wye This is based on downstream river levels and abstraction requirements  A trial is currently being implemented to provide enhanced releases into the River Wye which will simulate spate flows and improve downstream ecology and this work is being carried out in line with the Reservoir Act 1975 Work to the Grade II Listed dam is being carried out by principal contractors Welsh Water is also working with Whitland Engineering on the mechanical installations Edward Diving Services and Glenfield/Varley the valve and HPU unit suppliers and Rocksalt Subsea who carried out underwater ROV investigations and desilting The work being carried out at Craig Goch is a reinstatement of the original 36” diversion pipe with downstream control to turn this into the main scour pipe The scour is an outlet pipe at the bottom of a dam and can be opened to draw down the reservoir in emergencies or to flush sediment out of a reservoir if too much has accumulated behind the dam Valves are used to control the flow of water through the scour Welsh Water is completing a number of works including the installation of a 900mm diameter hydraulic gate valve and a 900mm diameter hydraulic cone valve as well as mechanical and electrical installations access modifications to the dam and removal of the existing 36” gate valve from the upstream end of the pipe and replacing it with a new upturned bellmouth and trash screen saw initial works to remove silt from around the 36” valve at the back of the dam as well as subsequent design and planning for modifications on the 36” pipe to improve the draw down facility of the dam A temporary access track was created in order to allow facilitate the launch of dredging equipment from the west side of the reservoir Due to the need for reservoir levels to be low enough to complete the essential maintenance work on the scour outlet phase one of the project was completed before Christmas 2022 and work is due to recommence at the site from 15th May 2023 Phase two of the project will begin with a drawdown of reservoir levels to allow for the work to recommence at Craig Goch construction of the new reinforced concrete valve protection structure along with mechanical and electrical works and the installation of the new pipe and trash screen Work is anticipated to be completed by January 2024 Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the Progressive Media network © Business Trade Media International Limited Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch is one of the leading providers of theatre for children and young people in Wales and its work has wowed audiences across Wales and the world since it was formed in 1989 One of the main reasons for its success over the decades is the enduring vision of founder and artistic director Jeremy Turner that now is the time to retire and the work has begun to look for a successor Ellen ap Gwynn and Catrin Hughes founded the company in 1989 when Theatr Crwban the first Welsh language theatre in education company Since then Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch has developed and grown beyond what was then imagined as Jeremy explains,     "In the company's early years we had one phone and rehearsals would take place in the ‘cool’ temperature of the old Barn Centre in Aberystwyth "The company now has its own fantastic base theatre and resources in Aberystwyth which was purchased in 1992 and converted with significant financial support of over £3.6 million in 2008 and again in 2018." The centre in Aberystwyth is used by Arad Goch itself The company continues to provide theatre performances in schools thanks to the vision and support of Ceredigion County Council and Carmarthenshire County Council as well as staging plays for children and young people in theatres community spaces and youth centres across Wales and beyond The company engages with around 24,000 young people each year taking into account the performances and the participatory creative activities.  "Three generations of people have now seen the company's work and parents and a few grandparents who saw the first productions are now bringing their children and grandchildren to see the latest productions Theatre is a vital part of supporting children and young people to value their Welsh identity."  Arad Goch also takes its work onto the international stage and in recent years the company has performed in Russia believes that Jeremy's contribution is immeasurable "Over the years Jeremy has contributed immensely not only to the field of theatre in education and theatre for children and young people but also more widely to the fabric of Wales’ artistic culture One of Jeremy's main strengths over the years has been the ability to evolve to collaborate and to be willing to implement new ideas – and this is undoubtedly a strong factor in the company's longevity there is also a unique and exciting opportunity for a new artistic director to take the reins and build on the solid platform that has been set and we look forward to the next exciting chapter in Arad Goch’s history." "The great experiences I've had leading Arad Goch Theatre Company are too numerous to list very proud of the work we've achieved across Wales and the way a company like Arad Goch has taken on an ambassadorial role in so many countries Putting Welsh theatre on an international map and inviting international theatre companies to Wales to collaborate with us at the AGOR DRYSAU festival for example is an important element of our work "Now it is time for me to do other things and for someone else to have the privilege of bringing their creativity to this company.” Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch Management committee is currently advertising the role of Artistic Director; further information is available on its website: www.aradgoch.cymru https://aradgoch.cymru/a-new-chapter-for-arad-goch/?lang=en For best viewing experience of this website Please enter a place name in the search bar After provisionally the warmest May Day on record in the UK higher than average temperatures will subside over the weekend High pressure brings further fine and settled weather this week Patchy cloud clears this evening leaving a settled evening with some late sunshine Rather chilly beneath clear skies overnight with a frost developing in places and with light winds With light winds and plenty of strong sunshine it will begin to feel quite warm The remainder of the week will see high pressure dominating Dry across the vast majority of the UK with clear or sunny spells but also some patchy cloud Cloud will likely thicken across the far north and northwest during the weekend with some outbreaks of rain for a time There is also a small risk of some heavy showers in the far south or southwest high pressure will be dominant across the UK This will bring predominantly fine and dry weather for the majority of places Temperatures are likely to be slightly above normal for the time of year although there is a chance of some cold nights Fairly typical weather for the time of year is most likely through this period fine and dry weather is more likely to dominate although this will be interspersed with occasional spells of rain and showers with a risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms in places temperatures will most likely be near to or slightly above average