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Defamatory Comments on your website  
Dear Will, please can you contact me urgently about defamatory comments on your website, please contact me at Thanking you in anticipation …

nearest launderette to rhosneiger 
Can you please tell me where the nearest launderette is to rhosneiger and also the nearest a&e department

Car parking in Anglesey 
Dear Wil We have a dog, and usually bring her with us where ever we go, but we can always find a multi storey car park to leave her for an hour while …

Horse riding in the forest  
Hi I have been wanting to bring my horse to newbrough forest but where do you park and What route do you take xxx Thank you Rhian McFadden

St Pabo's Church 
Hello Wil The Devil Stone.is said to be now inside the church according to Wiki.p I would love to see inside the church. Do you know how we could …

Doggie walking Cemaes 
Hi Wil just want to ask about dog walking at or near Cemaes normal location for us is Holyhead area, but with disabled wife. We love Cemaes, but unable …

Melin Llynon 
Hi Wil, Please can you confirm me if Melin Llynon is reopening this year. I know it has been closed but hear from an Anglesey work mate it will be reopening. …

Visiting from USA 
Could you suggest some places to use my metal detector? We are stating near menai bridge. Do i need a permit? Are there any locals that would be interested …

Apprenticed to my Great, Great Grandfather. 
My G, G, Grandfather was Josiah Williams, who kept an Ironmongery and coal delivery business in Chapel Street, Beaumaris. I recently found details of …

Stumped by a metal detecting find! 
Hello Wil And thank you for a very interesting and informative site. I have the pleasure of metal detecting on this wonderful Isle and normally have …

Drone Flying 
Hi Wil, I am drone operator for a company in Manchester and I wanted to know what the policy is for flying drones at Porth Wen Brick works? I am …

Links 
Hi, do you mind me putting a link to my page. I teach painting in Beaumaris and your information is perfect for visitors. I'm also an airbnb host. Dioch. …

Porth Wen Brick Works owners 
Hello, Thoroughly interesting guide to the brickworks. I used to go there as a child with my dad. Always is a distant memory of the place. I was wondering …

Book 
Hello Gerwyn, I have written a number of local history books for local charities. Esther came to our house the other day and said you had a website.I …

Boat trips in Cemaes Bay 
Hi Wil I came to Cemaes Bay a few years ago and enjoyed a boat trip and a fishing trip. I was wondering how to book a sea trip again - maybe 2 hours. …

Can you walk across Dulas beach? 
Hello Wil Me and my sister are walking a stretch of the coastal path on Thursday from Molfre to Amylch. When we come away from Traeth yr Ora can we …

I Love Angelsey 
Hi We have been to anglesey with my young family every year for the past 9 years! We mainly stay in Cemaes Bay, but stayed in Trearddur Bay last year, …

Anglesey Dog Walking Post 
Hi, I am editor of Inside Welsh Sport Magazine. An online magazine that provides encouragement to support and participate in a variety of sporting activities. …

Swimming 
Hello Wil Can you advise on the best beaches for swimming? - We are staying in Rosneiger in July. I do open water swimming (normally in a lake) but …

Will, it's me! 
Hi Wil, I feel awful having stopped drafting articles for this fab site but time and work just got too much. Iv had to give up work now due to ill health …

North Stack Cannon 
Good afternoon, I've just been looking on the internet following a note that part of Parliament House roof has collapsed and I came upon your site. …

Please update your web site. 
Please can you remove my name and phone number from the RNLI Seawatch Centre here in Moelfre. I have not been a contact there for over 5 years and am …

Brickworks 
Hi, Lovely site. We'd like to take some photos of the brickworks but as I remember, it's out-of bounds. Is there any easier way to get to the brickworks? …

Moelfre or benllech 
Hi Wil I wanted to book a cottage in Beaumaris but there was nothing I liked, but I have found 2 lovely cottages one in Moelfre and one in Benllech. …

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Places to stay near Dulas - TRAETH YR ORA BEACH 
Hi Wil I love your site. As children, our family used to camp in a farmer's field just before you go down the narrow path to Traeth yr Ora beach. …

Running to Anglesey 
Hi Wil Great website. Can you help please? I want to create a circular running route from Bangor across to Menai Bridge. Are the A5 and A55 passable …

Bell on the beach? 
Hi Wil Just spent another beautiful week in Anglesey and visited Church Bay a couple of times. On my second visited I noticed what looked like a …

Red Squirrels in the Nant y Pandy Nature Reserve in Llangefni 
Dear Gentle Reader The odds of seeing a Red Squirrel in the Dingle Boardwalk in Llangefni is about 50% I would say – going on my own experience. So, …

Menai Bridge Autumnal Beauty 
Dear Gentle Readers I write to advise you that time is running out in Menai Bridge. Autumn is here and one good blow and the beauty that hangs golden, …

how safe are the beaches? 
Hi Wil We love Llanddwyn, had many happy days there. we usually find a cove to ourselves and hole up for the day! Bringing family to the beach on Wednesday …

Mystery Beach 
Hi Wil Where on the island has a tiny street on the way down to the beach? On the right hand side there is a tiny sweet shop and on the left cottages. …

Access Times to Llanddwyn Island 
Hello, Like your website with lots of information. I have a question about access to Llanddwyn Island very early in the morning. We believe there is …

Pencraig Mansion, Llangefni 
Dear Wil My husband and his first wife used to live in Pencraig Mansion in 1955. I still have two pictures from those days. Regards Maryse

boat fishing 
Hi Wil My family and a friends are staying near Cemaes Bay inearly June and are bringing a boat. My question is, where can I find information about …

Question about Newborough poultry farm 
Hello, I've really enjoyed reading through your impressive blog on Anglesey. We are planning a trip in our VW for June and surveying the campsites. …

Local road convention. 
Hi Wil, A great piece of local knowledge. A good read and warm humour too... A few of queries. 1. Do you know if there is a local convention on …

Why are all the public toilets shut?  
I have been amazed that so many public toilets on Anglesey are locked. Not at all visitor friendly and very 'inconvenient'. This is not the way to encourage …

John Parkinson Glanrafon Garage 
My Great Uncle John (Jack) Parkinson had Glanrafon Garage. I am researching my family history and would appreciate any information. His wife was called …

Model Flying Clubs on Anglesey 
Hello, I have been reading your website with great interest, and it is really informative, so I wondered if you knew of any Model Flying Clubs based on …

LLANGEFNI PRIMARY SCHOOL 1959 
Hi Wil I was thrilled to see the 1959 class photograph posted on your Anglesey Hidden Gem website. I recognise the tall pupil at centre back as …

Hi,wondering if you can help me? 
Hello, I hope you don't think this bold of me but I was wondering if you are affiliated with or familiar to Pentraeth …

Menai Bridge or Porth Aethwy? 
Annwyl Wil In the days when my Mum was a young girl and working at Gadlys near Llansadwrn in service everyone looked forward to the Annual Fair at …

A Brave Dad, the Coastguard and RAF Valley Search & Rescue 
August 16 2012 Prince William leaned out of his helicopter and gave me the thumbs up sign today. I was privileged to see an act of great bravery …

Parys Mine and ‘The Royal Charter’ Shipwreck 
Hi Wil Whilst investigating my family history I discovered that I am related to the Roose Family with strong associations with the Royal Charter …

Where is the lagoon? 
Hi I Loooove your site. We're coming next week! But WHERE IS THE LAGOON? My friend told me she found by accident a beach with a stunning lagoon …

What Roman History is there to see on Anglesey? 
Hi Wil I am visiting Anglesey soon and was wondering what Roman history there is to see and visit there? And if so where do I find it? Best wishes, …

Camping In Anglesey with 6 Kids 
Hi Wil, I wondered if you had any tips for places to visit on Anglesey. We are camping in Anglesey at the end of July. We are 4 adults with 6 children …

Your Advice On Best Coastal Walk With Baby And Toddler! 
Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge on this website! I am visiting Anglesey in 2 weeks, I have been lots as a child but now I am returning with my …

Where To Fish And Camp On Anglesey? 
Hi Wil I'm thinking of doing a bit of fishing this weekend but have no idea where to fish or camp! Any suggestions for a novice angler? Cheers, …

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Tyn Towyn Cottage 
Hi Wil, Porth Nobla is my favourite beach ever. Been coming here since I was 5. Am now 50. Any idea who lets the Tyn Towyn Cottage? Kindest …

Where To Stay on Anglesey? 
Hi Will I have spent more than two hours on your website and must admit Anglesey looks lovely ...but I’m a little spoilt for choice. I’m planning …

A Flag for Anglesey 
Hi Wil, I was just wondering whether you had come across this Anglesey facebook/twitter campaign: www.facebook.com/AngleseyFlag twitter.com/#!/AngleseyFla …

Metal Detector Licence and Tide Times  
Hi Wil Love your site, Anglesey Hidden Gem! I've got a couple of questions for you, as I'll be visiting Anglesey soon. 1. What are the tide times …

Bus Services to Anglesey Beaches 
Dear Wil We will be visiting Anglesey in early June and wonder if you could advise us about the buses. Could you please tell us if there is a bus …

Menai Strait Mussels 
Hi Wil, I'm surprised you haven't mentioned James Wilson of DeepDock Mussels' appearance on BBC's "Our Food". It was a a great spot and I'm shocked …

Newborough and Llanddwyn Beaches 
Hello Wil We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Anglesey, what fabulous walking and tremendous views! We love Llanddwyn beach and the …

Glanrhyd 
Hi, Hi Wil Interested in the Swtan article. The part about Glanrhyd, I take it this house is in Bodffordd? I'm tracing my family tree and I had …

Beaumaris Antique and Collectors' Fair 
Hi Wil, Would you be so kind as to add my antiques fair to your website? It's held at the Canolfan Beaumaris Leisure Centre on the third Sunday …

Beaumaris 
Hi there, Can you please tell me who you are, as you seem to know a hell of a lot about the town. But there again I reckon I know more about the …

Canadian relatives 
Hi Wil My father's first cousins emigrated to Alberta pre-war. One already had a job as a policeman, the other a prison warder. Lewis Hughes was …

What are they called? 
Hi Wil We had a discussion yesterday on what a person from Anglesey is called. A Manxman comes from the Isle of Man, for example. Can you shed …

Moelfre - Please Don't Ever Change! 
Hi Wil We have just returned from a long weekend in Moelfre. Every year we go to Anglesey for either a long weekend. Or, as we did last year a …

St Davids Park Red Wharf Bay 
Hi Wil I have been a visitor to your fantastic island for the past two years and have a seasonal caravan pitch at St Davids Park Red Wharf Bay. There …

Bus to South Stack Lighthouse 
Dear Wil, Is there any bus to go to South Stack Lighthouse from Holyhead railway Station? If not, what is the taxi fare? Dear Friend …

Breakfast in Trearddur Bay 
Hello Wil We are coming to Trearddur in September for a weekend and the hotel we are staying in does not do breakfast so we will eating out. Is …

Any concessions on prices at Angesey Show 2011? 
Dear Wil Two carers would like to bring the man we care for to Anglesey Show. Would we be able to obtain any concessions on any of our admission charges? …

Angelsey Holiday 
Dear Wil I have just found your website and it is fantastic- so much useful information. Unlike the official website- or books sent out which have …

Can I take my dog onto Llanddwyn Island?  
Hi Wil I am considering renting a cottage on Anglessey next year. I live in North Wales and will be bringing my well behaved dog. I wondered if …

Best Express Visit of North Anglesy 
Hello Wil, Thank you for the information showed in your web site. My wife and I are French and we actually leave in Chester, Cheshire since about …

Moelfre Seawatch update 
Dear Wil Do you think you could amend the details for the Moelfre Seawatch Centre please. Anglesey County Council no longer run this wonderful centre …

Dulas - Tide Times 
Hi there, Firstly we really love your site - it's extremely well written and sells Anglesey very well!!!! I'm writing because we are visiting Anglesey …

Church Bay Pub 
Dear Wil I've put a link to your Church Bay page on my Facebook page - but upon looking through I noted that you state the Church Bay Pub does food …

Another 'Anglesey Hidden Gem' 
Hello, I was wondering whether you have heard of another Anglesey hidden gem,' PLAS CADNANT HIDDEN GARDENS ' situated alongside the Menai Strait 1/4 …

Best Beach To Take Children Rockpooling 
Hi Wil, I will be visiting Anglesey for the first time with children and was wondering the best place to take them rock-pooling Thanks, Lee Knowles …

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Anglesey Beaches
Disabled Access Information 
Annwyl Naomi Wil from Anglesey Hidden Gem here. You ask a very important question and I must apologise for being remiss in not furnishing visitors …

Anglesey Beaches - Disabled Facilities/Access 
Hi My friends and I are thinking of visiting Anglesey in the summer and we have a friend who is in a wheelchair. Are the beaches mainly hidden behind …

"Carreg Dyn y Cyrn"
Llanbabo Church
('The Horned Man Stone') 
Good evening Wil So you are still searching for the Devil's stone at Llanbabo Church . You are not alone. So am I, but I very much doubt if …

A Beaumaris Ironmonger. 
Dear Wil I have been investigating my ancestry and have hit the buffers at Beaumaris . Josiah Williams was born in Ruthin in 1810. …

Hello from a Proud Scot with Anglesey blood in her veins 
Hello, My great grandparents (both Williamses!) migrated north to Glasgow in the late 1800s. My great grandfather was Owen Williams , a copper miner …

Wheelchair Access at Cemaes Bay and Church Bay? 
I have visited Anglesey many times and I know there is reasonable wheelchair access to the beaches at: Rhoscolyn , Trearddur Bay , Benllech …

A Super Website
A Credit to the Island. 
You are clearly an Anglesey man with a great love of the Island - more power to your efforts to share that love. However, might I ask you to include …

Dog friendly 
Hi, we're visiting Benllech this weekend with our dog and wondered where we can go with him - pubs etc? Thanks Dear Sharon First of all, …

BBQ? 
Hello - thanks so much for such an interesting read about Anglesey. I am a big fan of Anglesey and have been since my childhood holidays camping their …

Moelfre 
Dear Wil Just subscribed and found useful and helpful information. Unfortunately, the Post Office at Moelfre had now shut. Bert Dear Bert …

Bull Bay Music Festival 
The Bull Bay Hotel is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Bull Bay Folk Music Festival this coming weekend. Schedule of events: Thursday 29th July - …

White Beach 
If only I'd read to the end of your White Beach page! where the directions are. Have been there two or three emotionally charged times and thought I'd …

SANDY BEACH, ANGLESEY 
Is one allowed to park in the handy little field near the beach? Google map shows cars parked on the allocated road area and the open gate - lovely …

Anglesey Native 
Great website - Very informative. Can you satisfy my curiosity, please? What name is give to a native of Anglesey? Are they angels? Thanks in anticipation …

THANX! 
Wil! Thanks - THANKS - to google for leading me to your beautiful website this morning. My husband and I have been living in India for 7 years. We're …

Legal Requirements for Anglesey Gill Netting. 
Can you tell me what are the legal requirements for setting gill nets around the coast of Anglesey? This is a question about gill netting on a strictly …

My morning distraction 
Thank you for sabotaging my morning in-tray with the lovely distraction of the latest edition of "Anglesey Hidden-Gem". You clearly love the Island …

Just a thank you 
Dear Wil The hubby and I have spent one glorious sunny June week holidaying on your wonderful island of Anglesey and wanted to thank you for the invaluable …

Dulas - Origin Of My Name 
Dear Wil I have searched the web for my name and I found your web page. Could you tell me more about the origins of the Dulas name or redirect me …

Newborough Village 
Share a thought? Well, Wil perhaps you would like to write something along the lines that Newborough is a small village with a more than adequate amount …

SEA SWIMMING CHALLENGE 
Hi, I am training for a 10-mile Sea Swim Challenge that I am doing in September. I am looking for some good, safe beaches that I can swim in, preferably …

Horizon Power plaque on Ynys Yr Ŵyn Not rated yet
Do you know why there is a small black plaque stuck on the rock of Ynys Yr Ŵyn stating that Horizon Power claim it? I noticed it when kayaking there on …

Llyn Llywenan Not rated yet
Dear Friend from foreign shores. Thank you for your message and enquiry with Anglesey Hidden Gem.com. So that we can have a chat about your questions, …

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Dog walking for the elderly charity seeks volunteers for a local resident  Not rated yet
Good Afternoon I hope that you might be able to help and if not perhaps you would be so kind as to pass this along to one of your colleagues who might …

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Museum display in Pilot Cottages, Llanddwyn Not rated yet
Hi I'm an Honorary Research Fellow at St Fagans, and currently researching a book on Welsh Stick Chairs. There appears to be a nice example in the …

Angleset Red Squirrels Not rated yet
Just to let you know our wonderful red squirrels are on the move! Just seen some in the council park by the Amlwch Co-op. I have lived here for …

Waters Edge Restaurant Benllech Not rated yet
Hello, Water's Edge is no longer an Restaurant or B&B I have recently bought the property and it is now a Holiday apartment let. Here is my web address …

The Dingle Llangefni Not rated yet
Hi Wil, Visited the Dingle on Monday, it is a GEM, first sightings of red squirrels I was being to think they did not exist! Met two guys taking …

Dogs on Newborough beach Not rated yet
Hi Wil My Wife and I visit Newborough beach and Llandwyn for a walk every couple of weeks or so - amazing views fanastic beaches etc. The only problem …

SANDY BEACH Not rated yet
Hi Wil Could you tell me is a major part of Sandy Beach still covered in rocks after last winters storms? I visited in May and beach was covered …

Thank you Not rated yet
Hi Wil We are coming to live on Anglesey and I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful website. It fills me with excitement and anticipation …

Saying hello Not rated yet
Hello Wil, I am thoroughly enjoying looking through your website. We are staying for 4 days at Spring Bank holiday with our granddaughters. I know …

Anglesey Show August 2014 Not rated yet
We are on holiday in Anglesey at the beginning of August and wondered what date the Anglesey Show is this year. Can you advise please? I've been told …

Wedding Not rated yet
Is it possible to get married at the church? Valerie Dear Valerie Which church are writing about? Wil

White Beach (near Penmon) Not rated yet
Hi Wil Well done with your informative web site. Just read your description of White Beach which I found very good. As a teenager in the 60's …

Whats happening to the proposed wood (imported) burning power station? Not rated yet
Hi Wil Anglesey Aluminium and Parc Cybi. Having returned from 2 years abroad I find it amazing that actualy, nothing has been done to either site? …

First Holiday to Anglesey Not rated yet
Hi Wil We are looking forward to our holiday on Anglesey and would appreciate any advice regarding dog friendly beach and other things to do. We …

Marine Conservation for Children on Anglesey Not rated yet
Hi. Last year we visited Anglesey with grandchildren and discovered an organised event on one of the northern beaches with a 'marine conservation type …

Llanfair y Cwmwd - Glad you like it. Not rated yet
Hi Wil, I like your suggestion that we 'Get lost on Anglesey' . I know quite a few places in Anglesey after my Summer visits over many years, but …

Where Can I Launch My Boat
For Llanddwyn island? Not rated yet
Hi Wil I really would love to just cruise around that beautiful Llanddwyn Island on Anglesey's south west coast. So, can you tell me where I …

Nearest place to eat? Not rated yet
Hi Wil Please can you tell me the nearest place to eat around Cerrig y Barcud, Brynsiencyn? Hello Dear Visitor, Brynsiencyn and the beautiful …

Oes na rhywnn yn nabod y bois yma? Does anybody recognise these chaps? Not rated yet
Helo Wil Wedi dod ar draws y llun ma tra roeddani yn twtio cwpwrdd yn gwaith, sef chwarel Gwalchmai. Meddwl fysa rhywun yn nabod nhw te. 1947 gafodd …

Menai Strait MusselMen Not rated yet
Good morning, Wil - I'd also like to know if James Wilson is single. Ali San Francisco p.s. I already have a vegetable patch ;) Dear Ali …

Work Expierence Accommodation in Menai Bridge Not rated yet
Hi there, Wil, My name is Jacqui, and my son who is 15 is undertaking a work expeience week iat the school of ocean sciences in Anglesey. Do you …

Rio strikes again Not rated yet
H Wil Read with interest your sites remarks regarding Rio Tinto. I work - not for much longer - at Rio Tinto's Lynemouth Smelter . A touch of …

Happy New Year - Blwyddyn Newydd Dda Not rated yet
Dear Gentle Reader May I wish you and those dear to you all the very best for the coming New Year. It is now 23:20 here on Anglesey and after a few …

Can I cross Dulas Bay From Near Portobello To Traeth yr Ora? Not rated yet
Hi Wil The title above says it all, really. My father and I are walking the coastal path in stages over the next 12 months and this is part of our …

10km Coastal Trail Run Not rated yet
Dear Wil There's a 10km Coastal Trail Run from Bull Bay to Cemaes Bay on December 3rd 2011 . The Coastal path offers a unique challenge, running …

Lion Clip Not rated yet
Wil Thanks for accepting my Lion Adventure this is the link for the video clip. David's BBC Wales Britannia Bridge Two Lions Interview . …

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Lager & Lions Not rated yet
Hi Wil A few years ago I spent a couple of days in my daughter's caravan at Dafarn Rhos near Moelfre and one day decided to drive down and seek out …

Anglesey Changes Not rated yet
Hi Wil Being 75 and having visited Anglesey regularly on holidays for almost 60 years your Website. Its format and information is absolutely first …

Can we take our puppy to the Anglesey Show tomorrow? Not rated yet
Dear Wil I have read your page about the show and would love to go but we have a 14 week old pup and we haven't left him alone yet - so would like …

To Say Thank You Not rated yet
Dear Wil I have entered your site looking for tide times to take my boys crabbing. I just wanted to say how wonderful this site is and that I am …

Contact from Florida Not rated yet
07 August 2011 Hello, I have wanted so very much to visit Wales and this part (Anglesey) for many years. I have dreams of living there. My Great, …

Dog Friendly Cottage On a Dog Friendly Beach? Not rated yet
Hi Wil, What a Fantastic Website!! Now, I am probably asking a lot here but here goes... My husband, me and my little dog - a rescue dog who was …

Scattering Ashes Not rated yet
Dear Wil Is it permissable to scatter ashes on Lligwy beach? Our parents had a caravan at Lligwy and spent much of their time on the beach. Their …

Bull Bay Music Festival 2011 Not rated yet
Hi Will Hope you're well and enjoying the summer. It's that time of year again when we host the annual Bull Bay Music Festival. As ever, we have …

Llys Dulas  Not rated yet
Dear Wil We have recently bought a static caravan in Moelfre and are very keen walkers. We recently did much of the walk described in your pages. …

Frogspawn Not rated yet
Dear Wil I have a small pond just waiting for some frogs, am willing to collect. Thanks Stroma Dear Stroma Thanks for your message. …

"Carreg Dyn y Cyrn" Stone of the Horned Man - Llanbabo Church Not rated yet
Good evening Will So you are still searching for the Devil's stone at Llanbabo church, you are not the only one so am I but I very much doubt if we …

Subscribe Not rated yet
Hi, please add me to your newsletter Maria Dear Maria No problem. And thank you for visiting the site. I hope that you are well and this …

Oriole Not rated yet
Dear Wil, I'm the woman “from Fedw Felin”. Dear Oriole Is that the mature version of "Girl from Iponima"? I have your IP address but not …

First ever visit Not rated yet
Coming to Anglesey for the first time mid September 2010. Wondered where to fish for the best chance of a good eating fish might be? Hi Michael …

Live Events at the Bull Bay Hotel this Bank Holiday Weekend Not rated yet
An Eventful Bank Holiday Weekend at the Bull Bay Hotel. All Locals and Visitors are most welcome. Whatever the weather you are guaranteed a fabulous …

What a delight! Not rated yet
Dear Wil, We are a "middle-aged" couple booked to stay for a week on Anglesey this summer and are bringing our middle-aged dog with us - her first seaside …

Benllech Bay
Filming Information Request Not rated yet
I hope to do some filming in Benllech area between March 9 and 12. Can you suggest ideas for a loction looking down on the beach? Wendon Cafe would …