Barry Island
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| Post codes | CF62 |
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| Historic county | Glamorgan |
| Area code | 01446 |
| County borough | Vale of Glamorgan |
| Did you know | The Vikings launched raids in the area and Barry Island was known to be a raider base in 1087. |
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| ID | 1043372 |
About Barry Island
Barry Island is a district, peninsula and seaside resort, forming part of the town of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. It is named after the 6th century Saint Baruc.
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... " Are people still worried about catching Covid? Mauro Zeraschi, who owns Sophia s Souvenirs on Barry Island, agreed that people working in shops have often been in a difficult position...
Covid in Wales: Festive swims off over Omicron and restrictions
... On New Year s Day, there are usually events at Whitesands, Saundersfoot and Barry Island...
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... It had been a decade since audiences left Gavin, Stacey, Smithy and Nessa sitting on the seafront on Barry Island, but the Christmas special proved these four - and their famous expressions - are still a big hit...
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...Oh! What s occurring? Christmas on Barry Island, that s what...
'Gavin and Stacey filmed in my home and changed my life'
... Glenda was not expecting to see the show s creators again, but Jones suddenly appeared on her doorstep in April this year, accompanied by her young niece, Ruth said, Hope you don t mind if I bring my niece in - can I sign your book? Can I get your phone number? Glenda s memorabilia includes this photo of her from over 10 years ago on Barry Island with show creators Ruth Jones and James Corden I d not seen anyone from the show for 10 years...
Covid in Wales: Festive swims off over Omicron and restrictions
Festive swims over Christmas and New Year have been cancelled across Wales due to the coronavirus Omicron variant and new restrictions.
They usually happen on Christmas Day , 26 December and New Year 's Day.
But the rapid spread of the new variant and Welsh Government rules on gatherings starting on Sunday has led to the cancellations.
It means they will be off for a second festive season in a row, as Last Year the country was in lockdown.
Swims were due to take place on Christmas Day in Porthcawl, followed The Next day by events in Tenby, Llandudno and Whitesands.
On New Year 's Day, there are usually events at Whitesands, Saundersfoot and Barry Island .
'Difficult decision'From Sunday, outdoor events will be limited to 50, the Welsh Government has announced.
Organisers in Porthcawl said: " It is with a Heavy Heart that we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the traditional event for Another Year .
" With the recent update to Covid restrictions meaning no More Than 50 people can meet outdoors from 6am on Boxing Day , it feels irresponsible for us to encourage up to 5,000 people to meet less than 24 hours earlier. "
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On cancelling the Tenby swim on 26 December, organisers said: " We hope to see you all The Other side of this wretched pandemic. "
St Davids Penknife Club, which arranges the Whitesands swim, said it was " devastated" at having to cancel the New Year 's Day event.
In a statement, it said: " With the increased cases of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant and the strong guidance from the Welsh Government for people to leave A Day between social events, as a registered charity, we took the responsible course of action to cancel this event. "
Source of news: bbc.com
