After a few days away there’s quite a lot to cover this week so before I bleat on about the Manchester Marathon lets start with more important things. First up a quick reminder that it’s the Moelwyn Race this Saturday (more details on our Events page). This is one of my favourite races with a bit of everything, I’m even beginning to enjoy that steep slippery descent off Moel yr Hydd as the final stages

Cafe business first, a quick reminder that on Saturday 16th April John Rowell & Rob Johnson give their Patagonia presentation at the Cafe. Tickets available over the counter or by phone, £5 per person with proceeds going to Llandygai school. Come along & enjoy some breathtaking photography of one of nature’s grandest landscapes & details of trekking in ‘The furthest man has walked from his place of origin’ – Bruce Chatwin. For full details visit

Well if my memory serves me right (at my age there is some doubt about that) I don’t think I ever did clarify how I decided to celebrate my 50th. Having been looking forward to turning 50 ever since last September/October when in back to back trail races I would have won my class had I only been 6 months older (there’s a runners logic in there somewhere) I finally made a ‘sensible’ decision about

Just a quick reminder that with the lighter night this very popular series kicks off this evening with Moel Tryfan at 7:00pm. Details via Mike Blake 07778 145144 or via the Eryri web-site. I can’t make it, usual excuse is Cafe opening hours but this time have been left home alone without a car due to Dorina’s car konking out over the Easter weekend, timing………..! Hope you can get there & that the predicted band

Oh Dear forgot to tell you. Easter Friday – Normal Hours 07:30 to 18:00 Saturday – 07:30 to 23:00 (Open MIC Night) Easter Sunday – 07:30 to 20:00 (Extended Evening) Easter Sunday – Normal Hours 07:30 to 18:00 Apologies for late notice but we now have a 50 year old in our mits & have to put up with his forgetfulness!