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Light Painting with the Llŷn Peninsula Light Painters Saturday 23rd March 7 – 10 pm
Following the interest generated by their last visit to the pier, the Llŷn Peninsula Light Painters will be holding a special event on the pier for FBGP members to have a go on Saturday 23rd March from 7 - 10 pm (back-up date 24th March). Said Ian Greenwood from LPLP: “We have an upcoming opportunity for any members of the Friends to come along and take photos, as well as create their own designs moving the light tools in front of the camera. “A few light painters will be attending to demonstrate different styles and explain how to use the tools. Friends will then have the opportunity to try these out for themselves and see what we can all produce. “All you need is a camera with manual mode or a mobile phone with long exposure capability. These images are anything from a few seconds to a minute so a tripod is essential. “As this evening is being held for the pier charity there will be a £5 donation requested from all attending, but all the light tools and torches required will be...
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FBGP volunteer welcomes the inspiring Electric Cranks Cycling Club to the pier
FBGP volunteer Fiona was delighted that her first shift back recently at the Entrance Kiosk on the pier was not only on a sunny day but that she met an inspiring group of cyclists raising money for heart transplants. The Electric Cranks Cycling Club stopped off at the pier as part of a 100+ mile challenge along the North Wales Coast. All the cyclists are waiting either for heart transplants or have had LVADs fitted (Left Ventricular Assist Devices) and cycle everywhere on their electric bikes to not only try and get fit but to make everyone aware of their life saving devices. They are easy to spot with their distinctive purple Mohawks on their cycle helmets! One of the cyclists was from Bangor and Fiona was very interested to hear how form him how the amazing device (LVAD) fitted at Wythenshawe hospital had saved his life 2 years ago. Said Fiona, ‘What a lovely shift to come back to and to hear their brave incredible stories which were so inspiring. Without volunteering I never would...

