We have disabled our caches, until further notice, along Lôn Eifion from Penygroes to Inigo Jones roundabout Groeslon due to the cycle path closure caused by a landslide.
From the council: “The Lôn Eifion path remains closed following the damage caused during the recent severe weather. The path is closed between the Inigo Jones roundabout in the Groeslon and Penygroes area to protect the public. Barriers have been put in place to ensure this section of the path is not used, and we ask the public to respect the warnings signs that the path is closed at present. We apologise for the temporary inconvenience.”
Several new caches, a couple of events and an event reminder, lots to keep everyone busy!
GCAXPXDRocky Coast View. by Bess’s Friends Traditional D1/T2 Premium Member Only GCAYXE9 Groot by familykemp Traditional D1.5/T3.5 Premium Member Only
GCAYTB5Lon Eifion, Rusty Metal by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2.5/T1.5 GCAYTBGLon Eifion, Lacoste Style? by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2/T1.5 GCAYTCVLon Eifion, Under the Oak Tree by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2/T2.5 GCAYTD3Lon Eifion, Kissing Gate by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D1.5/T1.5 GCAYTDRLon Eifion, Meet Dino by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2/T1.5 GCAYTDVLon Eifion, Big Rock, Little Rock by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D1.5/T1.5 GCAYTE4Lon Eifion, The Hub by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D2/T1.5
Events Another couple of ‘On My Travels’ SideTracked Event by Wandafree this time visiting Llandudno:
GCAYWTESideTracked Llandudno by Wandafree D1/T1.5 When: Sunday 20th October 2024 Where: Nevill, Vaughan St, Llandudno LL30 1AB Time: 12-12.45pm
GCAYWTKSideTracked- Great Orme, Victoria Station by Wandafree D1/T1.5 When: Monday 21st October 2024 Where: The Kings Head, Old Road, Llandudno LL30 2NB Time: 12.15-1pm
Event Reminder
GCAWCCH London Calling on Tour: Caernarfon by goldpot Event D1/T1 When: Tuesday 8th October 2024 Where: Tafarn Y Porth (Wetherspoons) Time: 4-4.30pm Your chance to meet a London Calling committee member, goldpot, at an informal caching event to chat about all things geocaching and promote the Block Party event in London in 2025.
Event Review
CITO Season 2 Souvenir 2024
GCAXW19CITO 2024 Season 2, Let’s Plant Trees! by 9 Usual Suspects
For this CITO we did not pick up litter, but we planted a variety of tree seeds to grow until they are large enough to plant in our local shared spaces next autumn. Our area has been hit very hard with the ash die back virus, the loss of these beautiful ash trees is changing our landscape and woodlands. Our aim is to replace these lost trees with a variety of trees that are resistant to this virus. A request was issued to event attendees while out and about geocaching to collect a few seed/berries to bring to this event. We were amazed at the response, not only the amount of seed but the wide variety.
A few of the seeds collected by event attendees
While some attendees researched how to plant the seeds correctly, others planted the seeds and enjoyed the tree related craft table. Snacks, hot and cold drinks followed throughout the afternoon.
Pete examined and explained the growth rings of an Ash tree that had sadly succumbed to the Ash Die Back virus explaining that the rings revealed the tree was 68 years old when cut down. From the width of the rings it was clearly visible which years were good growth years and which were bad. The pins marked the size the tree was at different historical moments.
Quiz Time
A tree related quiz tested everyones knowledge with Andy, YnysMonBirders, being the clear winner. After plenty of geochat and cake it was time for everyone to head home.
Some pictures of our day:
Dates for your Diary
Halloween
Our Halloween Event will be Saturday 2nd November starting at 5pm. Planning is already under way and for this years event we are holding a pumpkin lantern carving competitions with prizes for adults and children. Of course the bar will be open throughout and there will be refreshments, probably in the form of a BBQ. Fancy dress is preferred but optional. We hope to get the event in for review in the next couple of days.
Christmas Dinner
The date for Christmas Dinner will be Saturday 30th November. We hope to be returning to The Goat Inn – Tafarn Yr Afr, Glandwyfach. We will be confirming details shortly, but, in the meantime here is a copy of the menu:
International Earthcache Day
Earn the International EarthCache Day 2024 souvenir by visiting any EarthCache and completing the logging requirements from Friday, October 11 through Sunday, October 13, 2024. All non-Premium EarthCaches are open to everyone throughout the weekend on the Geocaching® app.
At last we have our two new caches on Lon Eifion replaced, still can’t believe they went missing before they were published. Both are different containers than the original but are custom made. There are no hints so we have increased the difficulty ratings. GCAAH62 Lon Eifion, Depend by 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D3/T1 GCAAH55 Lon Eifion, On the Defence 9 Usual Suspects Traditional D4/T1
This is the first Victoria’s Post Box cache in North Wales and only the second in Wales. GCAB5H7 Victoria’s Post Box #170 – Llanfaglan by Clueless_Goose Letterbox D3/T1.5
All the other caches published this week are premium member only.
Premium Member Only
GCABBGQ Togetherness by Clueless_Goose Traditional D3.5/T1.5
Congratulations to Dawn, escapefromwork, on her 4th anniversary of geocaching and placing a new series of 5 caches to mark this occasion. GCABEYH Happy Anniversary by escapefromwork Traditional D1/T1 GCABEYT Happy Anniversary 2 by escapefromwork Traditional D1.5/T1.5 GCABEZ7 Happy Anniversary 3 by escapefromwork Traditional D2/T1.5 GCABEZM Happy Anniversary 4 by escapefromwork Traditional D2/T1 GCABF07 Happy Anniversary 5 by escapefromwork Traditional D1.5/T1.5
Event Reminders
It is a busy week for events with 3 local and the start of Piratemania.
Please note there is a very steep bank involved in this litter pick. Parking is limited at the published coordinates, if anyone could car share it would be appreciated. Note: This not a souvenir event I am hoping that the current weather forecast for Sunday is not correct.
GCAB75D The great garden of Gwynedd by Young Heed Event D1/T1.5 When: Monday 24th July 2023 Where: Garth Point Garden, Bangor Time: 5-5.30pm Young Heed is attending a conference in Bangor and would like to meet local and not so local geocachers.
For this months N&N we will be visiting The Cube a kebab/burger van at Brynrefail, a quick catch up before we head off for Piratemania. Our last event here was way back in April 2017. Let’s hope for a dry, warm, sunny evening!
When: Wednesday 26th July 2023 Where: The Cube, Brynrefail, Llanberis Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm or when the last person leaves
