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Journalist living in sight of Yr Wyddfa, post-punk, failed runner, video gaming, tech-tendencies, MW7GEH, and still waiting to grow-up

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It’s joint probability vs conditional probability. So calculating the odds of winning twice from the get go is 45 million x 45 million. That’s the joint probability. But you are absolutely right - if someone has already won - winning again is 1 in 45 million - so both answers are correct - ish!

16.12.2025 13:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Afon Glaslyn in full flow as it rises along Stryd Gwynant in Beddgelert. Green footbridge in view with foaming river running below, and housing at the side

Afon Glaslyn in full flow as it rises along Stryd Gwynant in Beddgelert. Green footbridge in view with foaming river running below, and housing at the side

I may be a little damp today. Watching river levels rise in Beddgelert, Gwynedd.

01.12.2025 14:03 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

My pleasure. If you've not spotted it yet on NRW site - it is here: cdn.cyfoethnaturiol.cymru/4bqlg3ic/nrw...

26.11.2025 08:16 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

It is a very thorough report - listing 2995 species at peril - mostly invertebrates. Shockingly 1200 are now found at only one location in Wales. There are 135 species alone at Newborough at risk I have asked NRW to tell me when it is publicly available - and will get the online team to link to it.

25.11.2025 09:23 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

And read the 200 page report. And interviewed one of the authors, and the NRW strategic lead, and an expert at Bangor Uni. And been down to Newborough Warren to see some of the work. I’m told the report should be made public today.

25.11.2025 09:14 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Garden City grandparents jailed for Ethan Ives-Griffiths murder Ethan Ives-Griffiths was murdered by his grandparents Michael and Kerry Ives in August 2021.

It’s been a long and emotional day for many - my thoughts are with Ethan’s family - and a deep respect for the officers who brought this young child’s killers to justice. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/ce...

03.10.2025 16:09 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Hello Covid my old friend…

23.07.2025 11:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Absolutely worth a stop - fantastic place with some lovely restaurants and an amazing walk around the ramparts!

18.07.2025 18:57 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Campfire Social - Atrophy (official Music Video)
Campfire Social - Atrophy (official Music Video) YouTube video by Campfire Social

so @campfiresocial.bsky.social have had a new ace animated video done for Atrophy, taken from their lp 'They Sound The Same Underwater' which we've released on Cream Vinyl 12". Go watch and enjoy here :

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mebc...

18.04.2025 09:00 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
Mr Burton Trailer (2025) | In Cinemas 4th April | Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Lesley Manville
Mr Burton Trailer (2025) | In Cinemas 4th April | Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Lesley Manville YouTube video by Icon Film Distribution

Went to see Mr Burton last night - a real pleasure - definitely worth a watch. Double bonus was to see it in Galeri in Caernarfon - a gem of place. youtu.be/h6Trx84-gy4?...

05.04.2025 18:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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If our awesome #community could give us a share, we would really appreciate it. we are really close to 3000 followers! #like #share #repost
Thanks in advance for you on going support x

16.02.2025 09:02 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Landscape image looking down from a mound to a lake surrounded by forest, with a blue sky peppered with mackrel clouds

Landscape image looking down from a mound to a lake surrounded by forest, with a blue sky peppered with mackrel clouds

Not a bad lunch spot. All to ourselves. Got to love living in this area.

08.02.2025 16:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Loved this - had it on a mix tape recorded off Piccadilly Radio - Tony the Greek - show!

30.01.2025 22:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Wasn’t an option sadly - and I’d rather be sipping du vin 🍷in south of France over wedding anniversary!

21.01.2025 13:07 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Portrait of me wearing cold weather blue running top and black gillet. With the Pont Du Gard aqueduct in the background.

Portrait of me wearing cold weather blue running top and black gillet. With the Pont Du Gard aqueduct in the background.

First run attempt of the year. Tough. But a pretty fine backdrop.

21.01.2025 10:52 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

If you mean that arc of fire heading towards you - there was a terrible beauty!

17.01.2025 20:47 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Eight people lined up wearing full public order PPE

Eight people lined up wearing full public order PPE

Arc de Triumph, Paris

Arc de Triumph, Paris

Been a bit of a week. From being petrol bombed on a training course - to Paris for a break. Lush.

17.01.2025 20:35 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Insightful look into UK debt, how we got there, and what it means. Certainly leaves you asking questions, such as who actually decides the interest rates to pay back that debt. And that is a whole other can of worms.

13.01.2025 21:09 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The future of a Welsh grassroots music venue has been secured The future of a Welsh music venue has been secured after it was purchased by Music Venue Properties. Music Venue Properties (MVP) has announced the latest venue to join its portfolio: Le Pub in Newpor...

More amazing news this morning. Congratulations to Sam Dabb and everyone at Le Pub

The Welsh music venue will now be placed into permanent protected status after its acquisition by Music Venue Properties

10.01.2025 08:17 👍 54 🔁 15 💬 0 📌 2
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'Bands need small venues to hone their craft' Nine live music venues across Britain will be bought to keep live music in town centres.

Absolutely made-up for @lepub.bsky.social and Sam Dabb - officially bought after the @musicvenuetrust.bsky.social campaign. Great news for the future of grassroots music in south Wales. I met Katie Hall from @chromabanduk.bsky.social when the campaign was launched: www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-w...

10.01.2025 08:43 👍 9 🔁 3 💬 2 📌 1

Why does culture and sport matter? I reflect on some of the findings of a Senedd report on BBC Wales Today this evening. Bottom line - sport and culture are good for your physical and mental health - and save health services a fortune. Does Wales need to spend more? senedd.wales/media/ekumt3...

09.01.2025 18:08 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
7 Influential Post-Punk Bands You Should've Heard | New British Canon
7 Influential Post-Punk Bands You Should've Heard | New British Canon YouTube video by Trash Theory

Was absolutely enchanted by this piece - knew some - and was also educated. Proper interesting look at some influential post-punk: youtu.be/z1no60Ju-X4?...

08.01.2025 19:22 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bowl of chicken and bean stew with rice in a white bowl on a slate placemat

Bowl of chicken and bean stew with rice in a white bowl on a slate placemat

Another prepped meal marvel - chicken and bean stew - with brown rice - also leftovers! We haven’t done a ‘big’ shop for over a week!

08.01.2025 18:52 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Bubbling pot of chilli in a large pan

Bubbling pot of chilli in a large pan

One of my ambitions this year is to cut down our food waste. My cunning plan is this: eat the food we buy. Tonight - it’s a chilli - frozen two weeks ago.

07.01.2025 19:54 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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A break in the weather meant we got a New Year’s day stroll - #Savi the dog was delighted - and we paid a visit to this striking fella

01.01.2025 17:25 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Merry Christmas to all

25.12.2024 00:09 👍 19385 🔁 4578 💬 179 📌 105
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Ffa Coffi Pawb! 30 mlynedd ers chwalu, dilynwn siwrne'r band o'r gogledd - o sin gerddoriaeth danddaearol Cymru'r 80au a'r 90au - i'r Super Furry Animals. Following the journey of Welsh band Ff...

Rhaglen wych, sy'n rhoi tŵf cerddoriaeth Gymraeg a Cymreig y 90au yn ei gyd-destun.

If you want to understand where and how the 'Cool Cymru' era began, watch this. English subtitles available.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

24.12.2024 09:20 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Power is back on - yay. Boiler doesn’t agree. Bah!

09.12.2024 23:16 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

1st world problems. Have food, water and shelter. It’s like an unexpected camping adventure.

08.12.2024 21:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Front room with candes and gas fire and fairy lights.

Front room with candes and gas fire and fairy lights.

Day 2 without power… looks cosy. But not a lot of heat - no hot water - and need to find batteries and recharge things tomorrow. Apparently it’ll be another day until this is sorted. Job tomorrow - empty out the freezer. And find a shower…

08.12.2024 20:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0