Life is never boring at The Hilary and nor is it in the Thompson household so both together makes it all very busy and very interesting!

Katie enjoying living by the seaside!

Last night was Mayor Making in Llandudno – it’s not quite like hay-making but similar in many ways.  Cllr Mrs Myra Wyzgell was sworn in As Mayor of Llandudno and Cllr Gary Burchett as Deputy Mayor – that means barring major accidents and incidents he’ll be Mayor next year. 

Nicol has another week to go as Llandudno’s Alice.  The Council usually choose a new Alice the day after Mayor Making but something went awry this year - something to do with AGMs and elections.

We’ve also had a request for a young boy who dressed as the Mad Hatter for Nicol’s’ 160^th birthday party to have his picture taken with her.  His Aunt got in touch and asked if it would be possible.  ‘Alice’ is  going to meet him on Wednesday – his own sisters were Alice some 8 and 12 years ago so Alice is close to their hearts too. 

It does mean she will be planting flowers for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations as Alice on Monday rather than Miss Daffodil.  As a result of the good work she has done as Alice, the Llandudno- Daffodil Capital of Wales initiative has asked Nicol to represent them as Miss Daffodil and Katie as Little Miss Daffodil.  They have 3 duties lined up already so their crowning will be on Wednesday 30^th May in the Victoria Centre at the Daff-o-meter. 

Col and I enjoyed a nice meal at the Lily on Llandudno’s West Shore last week –I like my food as anyone who’s aware of my spreading waist line will vouch for.

Nicol might not be into the fine dining at The Lily but she loves welsh ice cream

So what’s this week got in store - apart from planting flowers for the Diamond Jubilee?  Well, quite a few guests checking in and out to keep Col and I busy but there’s still time to fit in afternoon tea at Bodysgallen in aid of Marie Curie.  I’m really looking forward to the guided tour of the gardens.  Might pick up a few tips for our own award winning garden.

Our award winning garden as it looked last July ready for the competition

For the same reasons we’re hoping it’s not raining in Rowen tomorrow as it’s their bi-annual garden festival.  Nicol and Katie are always on the lookout for new ideas.  Especially as Nicol handed their entry in on Monday for the Llandudno in Bloom competition 2012.  This will be judged w/c 9^th July 2012 which also happens to be Katie’s 8^th birthday - a good omen I hope.

Finally the fashion show in aid of Ty Gobaith, the children's hospice arrived.  Llandudno last week - Pairs, New York and Milan next week for Wales next top models?  Who knows, but I'm incredibly proud of the three of them.  As Colin says 'with your wife helping organise it , it's not like you get much choice'.  I'd love to post some pictures but for some reason blogger keeps rotating them and I  would n't want anyone twisting their neck.

Quite a bit on in Llandudno next week too

Remember the Times - 1940s Show. Every Thursday till the end of September Songs and comedy from the 1940s with great sketches featuring a cast of 9 in original uniforms. At Town Hall, Lloyd Street, Llandudno. 8pm start. Admission £6.

Seaside Special - Every Wednesday from 9 May to 3 October. A variety show with compere, comedian, dancers, magic and illusion and female vocalist. At the Town Hall, Lloyd Street, Llandudno from 8pm. Admission £6.

The Olympic Flame will be carried through the county of Conwy on Tuesday, 29 May. Starting from Conwy at 8.40am, the Torch will be carried through Deganwy, Llandudno, Penrhyn Bay, Rhos-on-Sea, Colwyn Bay, Old Colwyn, Abergele, Towyn and Kinmel Bay before leaving the County at 2.50pm.

Bye for now

Deborah