Contact for Mr John Smith
A little while ago a Mr John Smith from St Asaph let us know that he had some old photographs to be published on this site. We have tried on many occasions to contact him by e-mail but the messages always get returned.
I you read this John, please leave a comment on the best way to establish contact. Best regards, David
Facebook Group: “Abergele People Pictures and it’s history.”
In March 2012, Jayne Jones set up a Facebook group about Abergele people, pictures and its history. Juliette Roberts wrote to me on Friday to let me know about the group which already has 150 members. I’ve only had time to scratch the surface so far but I can already tell it’s a really valuable resource for anyone who’d like to share memories and images of our favourite town. I wish the admins all the best with the group and I’d urge you to go on over, Like it and add your own comments and pics.
Slaters of Abergele – some more old ads
Following on from my post last week, here are some more gems from Colin Knowlson’s collection:
Old Slaters of Abergele stickers
The Earl’s Court of Abergele and more. These may bring back memories. From Colin Knowlson’s collection.
RIP Nibbs
It is with regret I have been asked to tell you that Nibbs (Geraint Evans) of Faenol Avenue, Abergele, has passed away a few days after his 70th birthday at St. Kentigern’s Hospice. Nibbs was a well known and loved local character and will be sadly missed by his many friends in Abergele. He leaves his wife Joan and sons Lee & Brett.
He had been suffering from cancer for some time but remained his usual cheerful self up to just a few days ago.
The service will be at Colwyn Bay Crematorium on Thursday 19th. April. 1030am.
Location – Bron y Nant Road/Dinerth rd. Mochdre Colwyn Bay. Post code. LL284YN. Tel. 01492 544677.
Nibbs had so many friends and was so popular that we are sure the Crematorium will be filled to capacity. If you can think of any of his friends who may have missed this message please do pass the information on.
– from John Bowman.
Abergele Floods
In another area of this site you can find pictures of the floods in 1971. At the time, the Junior Tradesmen Regiment were based at Kinmel Camp and they were called in to help the towns people clear up. Here are some pictures of the guys in action.
These pictures are reproduced with kind permission of Peter Rodgers of the Junior Trades Regiment Rhyl forum.
On behalf of the Townspeople I would like to offer many thanks to all the Guys from C company who came to help.
Tower Hill as it looked in 1930
Traditional materials
I’m impressed that the contractors putting up the new Gele flood defences are using traditional materials like these round limestone capstones to match the original wall. I was speaking with an old friend and experienced Abergele builder Peter O’Connor this week and he’s about to begin work on the next phase of the defences near Faenol Ave.
If you’re heading to Tower Hill or Tan y Goppa…
…this weekend for your family’s traditional Easter Picnic, have a good one. Best wishes at Easter to all our AbergelePost readers:
