May 26 2008
Pub Trade in danger of collapse
Recent news suggests a downturn in the fortunes of the licenced trade resulting in a record number of pubs having to close. This trend is even more dramatic in urban areas.
Archive for the 'Opinions' Category
May 15 2008
Sunshine brings in the crowds
It was great to see the beach at Barry Island making an appearance on the Welsh News and in the press this week. Crowds of people have been flocking to the town enjoy the beaches and Porthkerry Park in this early summer sunshine.
May 01 2008
Should I vote in the local election
I am having difficulty persuading my son to vote today in the local council elections.
I believe it is the duty of every eligible citizen in a democracy to cast their vote and have their input on the way we are governed, after all people died to preserve our right to free and fair elections. I even heard today a women telling her daughter that ‘she needs to vote because years ago some women chained themselves to railings in order to enjoy equal voting rights as their male counterparts’.
Apr 17 2008
Theatre Royal:closure of Barry Cinema
Well its now shut, closed we are told because of falling revenues, so much so that it is now uneconomic to remain open. So why is this . .
Jan 29 2008
Gavin and Stacey
I have just finished watching the first of the hit TV series ‘Gavin & Stacey’ from the BBC which features our town Barry as one of its locations. What great publicity for the town.