A total of 100 businesses in Gwynedd have signed an open letter against First Minister Mark Drakeford s latest coronavirus restrictions, which have caused many to “hang by a thread”. The letter, organised by Charlie Evans, Senedd candidate for Dwyfor Meirionnydd, stated that the hospitality and tourism sector is “deeply worried” about the impact the restrictions have had on Christmas trading. It said that due to the lower level of transmission compared to the south, Gwynedd should not face “extreme measures” including the closure of non-essential shops. “It was not acceptable to give us just seven hours’ notice of these latest changes,” the letter said. “Many of our businesses hang by a thread.
Taradale High win national adventure racing title
15 Dec, 2020 01:18 AM
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Taradale won their first junior national adventure racing title last Friday. Photo / Supplied
Taradale High School won their first ever National Get2Go adventure racing title after a week of competition on Great Barrier Island. Years 9 and 10 students Theo Roberts, Emma Bryant, Greer Findlay, Reeve Doone, Ben Wilson, Charlie Evans, Olivia Munialo and Ella Brassington came out on top of 12 schools from around New Zealand.
Get2Go is made up of a series of outdoor adventure challenges including orienteering, kayaking, stand-up paddling, mountain biking and a little bit of problem solving, held at the Hillary Outdoors Marine Centre on Great Barrier Island.