Important changes to Season 2009 terms and conditions
Camping rates for Season 2009
will remain the same as 2008
(During busy periods a wrist band system will be in place like they have at festivals)
Kites - It is Shell Islands understanding that the nearby airfield at Llanbedr will be flying small light aircraft, so there may be a restriction to flying kites at certain times of the day.
Shell Island management accept no responsibility for any damage caused due to the weather. It is up to the individual to assess the conditions before commencing with their holiday. Credit notes may be given upon the manager’s discretion.
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WARNING - Gas Stove Warning !!!
Thanks to Andy N for this info
Cwm Nantcol Tragedy
Two amateur divers have described how they spent an hour
in a waterfall pool desperately searching for a missing girl and man in
north Wales.
The bodies of the man, 33, and the three-year-old girl, believed to be his
daughter, were later found in the water at the falls in Llanbedr near
Harlech.
Ever wondered what Shell Island looked
like from the air?
Well thanks to Martin you can. This was filmed from his
RC plane while staying with a group of friends at the end of May during the
weekend heat wave. He used a FlyCamOne v2 camera on board a Stryker. This is
an electric power, polystyrene, 32" wingspan plane.
He'd Always wanted to do some coastal aerial video and thought it would be
cool to get some of his campsite.
It's interesting to see the island from that high.
Carla Workman
Carla Workman has announced today (15 June) on
Facebook that she is
pregnant with hers and Richards first baby. Who is due to be born on
Dec 29 of this year, which also happens to be my daughters birthday.
All our very best wishes go out to the both of you. Hopefully this now means
that Carla can take it easy for a while.
Now I must dig out those photos I've got of Richard on the beach in his
nappies
Carla Workman - Charity Fun Run
On 5 July 2009 Carla Workman along with many other wonderful
people (mainly women) will be running the Wirral 5K Race for Life fun run to
raise money and awareness for Cancer Research UK. Carla is hoping to
raise an incredible amount of £500.00 for this charity and with your help we
can help Carla and the Cancer Research achieve this goal. Every little
bit of money that you can spare will help and will be appreciated.
You can sponsor Carla by dropping money into the Reception Office at Shell
Island or by donating via the
JustGiving
website
All the very best with this
Want
to know more about Shell Island ?
This easy to read guide and history of Shell Island is
available for a reasonable price at the Shell Island Supermarket. It takes the
reader through a car journey on the island and points out many local and
national points of interest such as Criccieth Castle as well as giving a
wonderful history of the Island describing details of the old smugglers
tunnel and the drilling rig that used to stand on the Island. A useful tick list
of the fauna and flora is included at the end of this document allowing the
reader to appreciate and understand why this part of North Wales has such as
vast and varied wonderful wildlife
New
rules for Dog Owners
Shell Island have introduced a new rule
for owners of dogs this year. The first 4 fields nearest to the
Reception block are classed as Dog free zones.
This essentially means
that if you are a dog owner and have your dog or dogs with you on Shell
Island you cannot camp in these four fields. If you are walking your
dog through these fields there is no issue.
All these fields have
notices on them on the entrance and exit to indicate that dogs are not
allowed (to camp) in these fields
Pair
airlifted after boat blaze
A man and a woman have been airlifted to
hospital after a fire on a boat at Shell Island in Gwynedd.
North Wales Fire Service said crews were called to the blaze at 1750 BST on
Good Friday.
Two men and two women were onboard the boat which was found on fire half in
the water and half onshore.
The pair were taken to hospital by an RAF helicopter from Anglesey with
smoke inhalation. Fire officers said they believe the blaze was an accident.
Shell island is proud to announce it has been
successful in its application for a new reception office. After liasing with the
Snowdonia National Park and their own architect, Shell Island will be putting a
new log cabin (6m x 7M) on the south end of the Car park. It will have 4
computers for booking in and full disabled access with no step.
After many months of emails and meetings with young people that know a lot about
computers and the internet, a new Official Shell Island website is going to be
launched before the end of the month (April).
Webtise from the Wirral have been chosen
and the new site will be up-to-date with pitch availability, onsite weather and
a webcam so you can watch us from your work place! Don't forget to sign up to
the News letter on the new site for Special offers and info on forthcoming
events.
An Excuse For A Party 13th June 09
After last years 50th success, this Years will be better, already a lot of
campers have said they are coming on this weekend. The line up for the day will
be announced on the new website soon.
From Rich the Warden
Shell
Island - Winter 2009
Many thanks to Rich the Warden for
these great photos
In memory of Dylan Richards
Dylan Richards the local butcher in Llanbedr passed away in Bangor hospital at
New years eve during the night, 31 Dec 08 to 1 Jan 09 after a short illness.
An enormous amount of campers and boaters bought their BBQ meat etc., from him and many also knew him as a friend, who was as often as not, to be found in the
Victoria pub and hotel taking a jar. He was a friend to everyone, locals and visitors alike and he will be sadly missed by all. He of course was always willing and eager to carve the pig on the Shell Islands Gala Day.
A lot of his friends will be at his funeral to send tributes, it is also
very possible that many campers, boaters and others would like to do the same but may be unaware of his
very sad demise.
As and when I am made aware of any details for the the date of his funeral, address for tributes
etc., I will publish these here allowing those who wish to to pay their
respects
Dylan's funeral has been arranged for Wednesday January 7th at 11:00 at St Peters Church in Llanbedr
As you maybe aware Dylan supplied meat for the
Shell Island restaurant as well as many other local pubs and hotels and
was a much loved and known person within the village and community
Shell Island Campers
Dylan's funeral has been arranged for Wednesday January 7th at 11:00 at St Peters Church in Llanbedr
