Tag Archives: Cardiff

Saturday, 5th November, 2016

Posted on 05/11/2016 by Archie Lowe

Capital Cuts      Cardiff Council has been hit by austerity.   Despite Assembly funding, they still haven’t enough cash to pay for what I reckon are important facilities.      The amount of “savings” they hope to make is about twenty-five million … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 8th October, 2016

Posted on 08/10/2016 by Archie Lowe

A Plaid Cymru Victory!      I can do no better this week than to start by asking you to watch this video.   Wasteminster’s “Welsh Secretary” makes an accusation, and – in my opinion – Leanne Wood makes him look a complete fool. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-37584427 … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 25th June, 2016

Posted on 25/06/2016 by Archie Lowe

Afterthoughts      Like people, I became fed up of all the hype, half-truths and speculation leading up to Thursday’s vote.   The confusion in most people’s minds was great.      Then, with a predictably close verdict, the United Kingdom chose to … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 20th February, 2016

Posted on 20/02/2016 by Archie Lowe

Blunting The Axe?      I’m told that there’s a projected plan to undo some of the evil done by The Beeching Axe back in the 1960s. In case you’re too young or older people haven’t told you, Doctor Beeching was … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 15th August, 2015.

Posted on 15/08/2015 by Archie Lowe

An Apology       Several friends/readers have told me that BBC Radio Three, no less, apologised to Wales for ignoring us.      Apparently, weather forecasts on the station give likely temperature for the capital cities of the nations which make up … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 18th April, 2015.

Posted on 18/04/2015 by Archie Lowe

Cameron Tells Wales      The current Wasteminster Prime Minister spoke in Builth Wells this week.   I don’t know who he spoke to, but I know a little of drivel he talked. He told “us” that we know better than most … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 21st March, 2015.

Posted on 21/03/2015 by Archie Lowe

A Non-Event For Some           I was in the wrong place at the wrong time yesterday, I think.   I kept hearing on my car-radio that people in Wales would have a good view of the eclipse.   And it was a … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 7th March, 2015.

Posted on 07/03/2015 by Archie Lowe

Wales For The People Of Wales           Leanne Wood is a Party Leader who commands respect.   She’s a down-to-earth person who, it is clear, is not in politics ourt of selfish motives. At Plaid’s Spring Conference, she’s going to push … Continue reading →

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Saturday, 30th August, 2014

Posted on 30/08/2014 by Archie Lowe

  Tough At The Top      The forthcoming NATO summit is nearly upon us.   The protesters are already upon us. The summit will take place in Newport and, it’s said, thousands of protesters are going to stay in a specially … Continue reading →

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