Houston is a city with many different radio stations. These radio stations play a variety of music and talk shows. Some of the most popular radio stations in Houston are 97.9 The Box, 94.5 The Buzz, and Magic 102.1.
97.9 The Box is a hip-hop and R&B station that plays both old and new music. The station is based in Houston and has been on the air since 1998. 94.5 The Buzz is a rock station that also plays a variety of music, including pop and country. The station has been on the air since 1992. Magic 102.1 is a classic soul station that plays music from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. The station has been on the air since 1998.
In addition to music stations, Houston also has a number of talk stations. KTRH is a talk station that airs conservative talk shows. The station has been on the air since 1925. KPRC is a talk station that airs both conservative and liberal talk shows. The station has been on the air since 1948. KHOU is a news station that airs local and national news. The station has been on the air since 1953.
- 1 What radio station plays pop music in Houston?
- 2 What are the R&B radio stations in Houston Texas?
- 3 What are the rock stations in Houston Texas?
- 4 What’s the classic rock station in Houston Texas?
- 5 What is Houston black radio station?
- 6 What local stations are on iheartradio?
- 7 What is Texas R&B station?
What radio station plays pop music in Houston?
In Houston, TX, 102.1 FM is the radio station that plays the most pop music.
What are the R&B radio stations in Houston Texas?
Houston, Texas is home to a number of R&B radio stations. Here is a list of some of the most popular ones:
97.9 The Box
97.9 The Box is a Houston radio station that plays hip-hop and R&B music. The station is owned by Radio One.
KMJQ 102.1 is also a Houston radio station that plays hip-hop and R&B music. This station is owned by iHeartMedia.
KKHH 95.7 is a Houston radio station that plays contemporary R&B music. The station is owned by CBS Radio.
KPRC 950 is a Houston radio station that plays classic R&B music. The station is owned by Cox Media Group.
WHRB 95.3 is a Houston radio station that plays soul music. The station is owned by Harvard Broadcasting.
What are the rock stations in Houston Texas?
Houston, Texas, is home to several rock stations. Some of these stations focus on playing classic rock music, while others play more modern rock music.
KTBZ, known as “The Buzz,” is a rock station in Houston that plays classic rock music. The station has been around since the 1970s, and it is known for playing songs by bands such as Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, and Aerosmith.
KQBT, known as “The Beat,” is a rock station in Houston that plays more modern rock music. The station has been around since the 1990s, and it is known for playing songs by bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Green Day.
KHMX, known as “Mix 96.5,” is a pop station in Houston that plays a mix of pop and rock music. The station has been around since the 1990s, and it is known for playing songs by artists such as Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, and Maroon 5.
KBME, known as “Sports Radio 790,” is a sports station in Houston that also plays rock music. The station has been around since the 1990s, and it is known for playing songs by artists such as Metallica, AC/DC, and Guns N’ Roses.
What’s the classic rock station in Houston Texas?
Houston, Texas is home to a wide variety of radio stations, catering to all different types of music lovers. However, if you’re looking for classic rock, there’s only one station that will scratch that itch.
That station is 94.5 The Arrow, Houston’s classic rock station. The Arrow has been playing classic rock music since 1983, and it’s the perfect station for anyone who loves classic rock tunes.
The Arrow plays a mix of classic rock hits from artists like Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones, as well as newer classics from artists like Foo Fighters and Muse. There’s something for everyone on The Arrow, and it’s the perfect station to listen to when you’re looking for a dose of nostalgia.
If you’re in Houston, Texas, be sure to check out 94.5 The Arrow, and if you’re not, you can listen to The Arrow online at www.945thearrow.com.
What is Houston black radio station?
Houston black radio station refers to any of the radio stations in Houston, Texas that primarily serve the African American community. These stations are typically formatted as gospel, R&B, or hip-hop stations, and they often feature programming that is targeted specifically toward black listeners.
Houston has a long and rich history of black radio stations. The first one, KCOH, began broadcasting in 1948. Since then, many others have come and gone, but a few have remained popular and influential in the local community. KROI, for example, has been around since the 1970s and is known for its mix of gospel and R&B music.
Houston’s black radio stations play an important role in the local community. They provide a platform for African American artists to share their music, and they also offer news and information that is relevant to black listeners. In addition, they often serve as a source of support and empowerment for the black community.
What local stations are on iheartradio?
IHeartRadio is a digital radio service owned by iHeartMedia, Inc. It offers two types of services: free, ad-supported internet radio, and a subscription-based service called IHeartRadio Plus. IHeartRadio Plus is a commercial-free service that offers listeners additional features, such as unlimited skips, the ability to create custom stations, and no advertising.
The service has over 800 stations, which are organized into local, genre-based, and themed stations. IHeartRadio also offers exclusive artist stations, which are created by a particular artist and feature music from that artist and their contemporaries.
The following is a list of local stations that are available on IHeartRadio.
WZRR-FM – Birmingham
KIXI-AM – Huntsville
WJOX-FM – Birmingham
WCYQ-FM – Knoxville
WQKS-FM – Mobile
KODA-FM – Houston
WKDF-FM – Nashville
KWLL-FM – Anchorage
KDKB-FM – Phoenix
KUPD-FM – Phoenix
KSLX-FM – Phoenix
KOOL-FM – Phoenix
KAMP-FM – Tucson
KKFR-FM – Phoenix
KMXN-FM – Little Rock
KABF-FM – Little Rock
KROQ-FM – Los Angeles
KISQ-FM – San Francisco
KCBS-FM – San Francisco
KITS-FM – San Francisco
KLLC-FM – San Francisco
KZST-FM – Santa Barbara
KQED-FM – San Francisco
KBCO-FM – Boulder
KKFN-FM – Denver
KUVO-FM – Denver
WPLR-FM – New Haven
WTIC-FM – Hartford
WILI-AM – Willimantic
WSTW-FM – Wilmington
WJHM-FM – Orlando
WRUF-FM – Gainesville
WKGR-FM – West Palm Beach
WLRN-FM – Miami
WMXJ-FM – Miami
WKHX-FM – Atlanta
WSB-FM – Atlanta
WNNX-FM – Atlanta
KINE-FM – Honolulu
KBOI-AM – Boise
KIZN-FM – Boise
WGCI-FM – Chicago
WVAZ-FM – Chicago
WLIT-FM – Chicago
WCFS-FM – Chicago
WZPL-FM – Indianapolis
WFRN-FM – Fort Wayne
KTIA-FM – Ames
KAZR-FM – Des Moines
KDRB-FM – Des Moines
KMXV-FM – Kansas City
KFKF-FM – Kansas City
KWCD-FM – Dodge City
WKLS-FM – Louisville
WVLK-AM – Lexington
KGLA-FM – Baton Rouge
KROX-FM – Alexandria
KMDL-FM – Lafayette
KTKZ-FM – Monroe
WBLM-FM – Portland
WMEA-FM – Portland
WHFS-FM – Baltimore
WERQ-FM – Baltimore
What is Texas R&B station?
Texas R&B station is a radio station that broadcasts from Fort Worth, Texas. The station is owned by Radio One and airs an urban contemporary format. It features programming from the Tom Joyner Morning Show, the Russ Parr Morning Show, the D.L. Hughley Show, and the Keith Sweat Hotel.


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On March 24th, Zachary Taylor and Abraham were instructed to take the news of
Jesup's proclamation to John Horse and the black holdouts. They were camped deep in the swamps,
near their Indian friends Alligator and Coacoochee.
What would John Horse do?
He had defined himself in war, rising to become the leader of
the black resistance. Could he now accept the promise of peace?
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Galactic -- ya-ka may
For anyone who's followed, Galactic hasn't been so much a band as a sonic experiment. Always cutting a new swath and reinventing itself, the group has always had its roots firmly placed in its hometown of New Orleans and pulsed with a heartbeat in tune with its jazz underpinnings. Throughout the past few albums, however, the band has become more experimental, becoming a favorite on the jam circuit and breaking even those unspoken boundary lines.
Forays into mild funk (CrazyHorse Mongoose) and electronic (Ruckus) have given way for an infusion of hip-hop in recent years. For as much as the band had good intentions and visions with its last disc, From the Corner to the Block, incorporating a slew of New Orleans artists and rappers, the end result was joyous but uneven. With ya-ka-may, Galactic has found the balance that they were looking for.
Part jazz, part funk, part R&B and hip-hop, this is the the direction and future of Galactic (at least for now) and the strongest and most coherent disc the group has released in years. Its easily as strong as Ruckus, and personally reaches back to the satisfaction of CrazyHorse. New Orleans is fully represented here with cameos by Rebirth Brass Band, Allen Toussaint and Cheeky Blakk, amongst others as the band fully embraces its city and a sound that is no longer defined, though is still affected, by its jazz heritage.
This is still Stanton Moore and Robert Mercurio's baby. This is still Galactic and perhaps Galactic at its finest to date. Joyous, fun and celebrational of the band's New Orleans ties and lack of boundaries, if you want know what Galactic is all about or what modern New Orleans really sounds like, this is the place to start. --G.K. Hizer
Walk on the Dark Side
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Beat the Devil's Tattoo
With the arrival of Beat the Devil's Tattoo, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club returns to action with a revised lineup and a renewed energy that still walks a fine line without crossing over to the dark side.
Bassist Robert Levon Been and guitarist Peter Hayes have teamed up with a new drummer, Leah Shapiro, and the resulting chemistry has brought the band back to life.
At its heart, I believe BRMC has always been a rebellious, garage band, struggling to bridge the gap between UK indie rock sensibilities and the rawness of an unrefined L.A. practice pace. At least that's the vibe the band has always put off to me, and it's worked on a multitude of levels -- mostly in the urgency and emotion that seeps through the band's songs. Somewhere along the line, however, the band got off track and following the band's last disc, Baby 81, it was time to retune the BRMC lineup.
With Beat the Devil's Tattoo, we're back to raw emotion and controlled sonic chaos. The jangle and influence of indie Brit-pop still floats in the background of tracks like "Conscience Killer" and "Bad Blood," while the distortion and growl of "War Machine" hints at a conglomeration of Jack White, Jimmy Page, Flaming Lips and Black Sabbath run through a food processor.
There's a swampy backwoods tone that ties most of this disc together, from the twangy guitars and stomp that open "Beat the Devil's Tattoo" and "Conscience Killer" right down to the haunting piano line that opens "Long Way Down," which also channels late Beatles.
Even as the band experiments sonically, moving into a more surrealistic and psychedelic sound near the end of the disc, it all ties together as a glimpse into BRMC's own "Heart of Darkness".
Indeed, there's a dark overtone throughout the disc, but Been and Hayes manage to look their demons in the eye with this disc and walk away unscathed, even when those demons remain undefined. As a result, it's a haunting and visceral listen, a sonic roller-coaster ride of sorts.
While old fans of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will rejoice with Beat the Devil's Tattoo, the disc should also win over a whole new segment of fans that might have overlooked the band thus far. Anyone that identifies with honest, raw emotion paired with gut-wrenching guitar rock needs to put Beat the Devil's Tattoo on the 2010 "must buy" list. --G.K. Hizer
Tip: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club will be performing at Cain's Ballroom Sunday night, March 21 with Band of Skulls and Pretty Black Chains opening the show. Tickets are $21 in advance and $23 at the door.
It seems like every time a band that hit its apex in the '80s or '90s puts out a new album of any decent quality, its fans start clamoring that the new work is a return to the glory days or "the best since..." You can definitely put Bon Jovi in that category. And while the band's latest disc isn't by any means a return to the '80s hair-metal glory of Slippery When Wet or New Jersey, it's also a far cry better than the majority of its output during the past decade.
What Bon Jovi has managed to do is continue to develop and move forward while tying together its history. It's a wise move that should satisfy both fans of the band's classic '80s work and the current fanbase the group has added during the past few years with its more contemporary work and latest experiment in Nashville.
"We Weren't Born To Follow" follows the phrasing and hooks that garnered the band's its biggest hits in the late '80s, but marries it to contemporary production and guitar tones. Definitely a wise move for the lead single and first cut on the album.
Throughout, there are hints of the band's past work, all updated for the current decade. Perhaps the most indicative of what's really going on here, however, is "Bullet," which hits with a hard driving rhythm and crunchy guitars at its opening, yet ultimately proves to have more in common with the band's 1992 release Keep The Faith than Slippery or New Jersey.
Throughout the course of years, it might be hard not to argue that has become more of a mid-tempo ballad band than a group of hard rockers. Jon Bon Jovi's writing has taken center stage and the only real glaring omission on this disc for classic fans is the inclusion of more of Richie Sambora's harmony vocals. Even so, it only takes one spin to identify this as a true Bon Jovi record.
Even the mid-tempo ballads build to an anthemic climax, with "Thorn in My Side" and "Love's the Only Rule" proving the point as stronger cuts on the album. Still, for my money, "Bullet" and "Superman Tonight" are the high points of the disc. "Superman Tonight" in particular is nearly definitive of the Bon Jovi juggernaut: achingly sincere, nearly painfully clichéd at times and still a hook that sticks in your head and won't let go. It's the definition of "guilty pleasure," which is what Bon Jovi has always proven to be: a band that you enjoy, perhaps secretly, even when it's uncool.
With The Circle, Bon Jovi hasn't returned to form. The group has simply tied all the loose ends of the past decade together. In the process, the group has also pulled together its strongest album since Keep the Faith in 1992. Surely, this is one that will satisfy fans from all decades. --G.K. Hizer
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In my attempt to feel more connected to a community of women’s health providers, I picked up This Common Secret from my local library branch.
It had been on my “To Read” list for years, and the second I sat down with Dr. Susan Wicklund’s amazing storytelling capabilities I was immediately sucked in.
Wicklund weaves a detailed and, at times, heart wrenching set of stories from her experiences as an abortion provider in the late 80s and 90s. She was practicing at the height of Operation Rescue’s terrorist activities and also before the federal FACE act was put into place in 1994.
At times, the level of harassment that she and her family experienced at the hands of anti-choice demonstrators, who could only be called terrorists, is unbelievable. Wanted posters with Wicklund’s face on them. Harrassment at her family home. Picketing her daughter’s school. Death threats. Home break-ins. The murder of other abortion providers.
But Sue solders on, committed to her work, but not without doubt. Wicklund let’s us into the deepest corners of her fear, her self-doubt, and her nightmares, which is exactly what makes this telling so powerful. Abortion providers are often dehumanized by the right-wing, and, as I have written before, it is incredibly important for us to write publicly about our experiences and let the rest of the world into our lives. It exposes the hypocrisy and terror that lie on the other side of the clinic doors, and make very clear who exactly are the ones who care for women and families.
I began reading this book on my lunch breaks at work, but quickly realized I could not, as I had returned from lunch one too many times with tear-streaked cheeks , overwhelmed with the connection I felt to Wicklund’s story.
As I read, I found all the emotions that I feel about anti-choice picketers staring right back at me, as Sue writes after having to encounter them for the first time:
When I left the clinic, I saw the protesters differently. They were no longer just a nuisance. They were a force that had a negative impact on my patients, planting unnecessary fear and guilt in women at this vulnerable crossroads, as they weighed whether to end an unwanted pregnancy. Their rhetoric and self-righteous pleading was misleading and alarming. I knew , looking at them, that the last thing they cared about was the safety and well-being of the women I had seen that day.
This past weekend I got to stand back out on my beloved picket line with Seattle Clinic Defense, and the rhetoric and promises to help were just as false as ever. As we tried to block the protesters from view, one of the docs came outside to grab a cup of coffee. She shot me a sidelong glance, a faint recognition, but careful not to say anything. She thanked us for coming. For standing up. That it meant a lot.
There is so much emotion in This Common Secret, a story that we should rally around and say, yes. Me too. This sounds like me. I do not encounter nearly the level of personal targeting and harassment as providers like Dr. Wicklund, Dr. Hearn, Dr. Parker , and Dr. Tiller, before his assassination, encountered. But we do need to stand up and make them feel like part of a community of providers. Abortion providers are, by and large ostracized from the medical world just as much as abortion has become isolated from the rest of women’s reproductive health care, and this is where abortion and providers are vulnerable.
This book left me with a feeling that cannot be squashed. That we are in this together. That we must rebuild a community of all those working in reproductive health and abortion care, not just for our own sakes, but to make this whole community safer and stronger.

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Having sacrificed the small circle of grass in my garden to create a vegetable patch, I am pleased to share the success I have had with my garden herbs. I think it was well worth giving up that grass to grow my produce!
Whilst I am short on veg at the moment, the herbs are growing well and make cooking a lot more interesting, healthy, and tasty.
I have listed out the herbs that I am growing and why each one deserves its spot in my precious, small vegetable patch. Read on to find out the primary health benefits of each herb, which will hopefully inspire you to get growing if you don’t already!
Herbs are easy to grow at home, but you want to grow them from the ground, my one lesson would be to use a young plant that has established itself rather than growing straight from seed – these produce the healthiest and most abundant herbs in the long run.
The most common varieties are Spearmint, Peppermint, and Pennyroyal. The good news is that all varieties share mint’s common medicinal properties, most of which come from its volume of essential oils.
Broadly these are that the herb is warming (can encourage sweating to help colds), anti-spasmodic (hence its use as a digestive aid), and stimulating (it can work as a bile stimulant).
Fresh mint leaves should be used immediately or stored for up to a couple of days in an airtight container within a refrigerator. Optionally, mint can be frozen in ice cube trays. Dried mint leaves should be stored in an airtight container and placed in a cool, dark, dry area.
Peppermint tea can be the ideal pre-bed drink and it is very satisfying to brew your own from your garden rather than using tea bags from the supermarket. To make some tea: add 30g of dried peppermint to one cup of boiling water, leave to infuse for 5 minutes, and strain.
Prime Conditions: Cool, moist spots in partial shade – in fact as it is so easy to grow, many will be aware that it should be kept well separated in your garden due to cross-pollination and over-crowding.
*Warning – They have wide-spreading underground and overground stolons and can spread through your patch like wildfire! It is best to contain this herb somehow, e.g by planting it into the ground in a pot.
Garden sage is widely used for cosmetic and medicinal purposes as it contains essential oils and tannins. There are many benefits including digestion/gall-bladder relief (it stimulates digestive juices!); reduction of menopausal flushes and sweats (can be effective after 2 hours from consumption); and it can prevent bleeding gums/remove stains from the teeth.
Sage tea can yield all of the above benefits – pour boiling water over dried sage leaves (1/2 pint to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves, let mixture stand for 20 minutes and strain).
Prime Conditions: Very flexible herb that will cope in moderate sun exposure and both dry/damp soil. It has been the fastest grower in my vegetable patch!
Lemon Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Known for its antiseptic qualities, it is often used to fights colds (specifically decongestion), skin irritations, and rheumatism. It’ aroma comes from a ‘volatile oil’ it produces containing thymol, and this is where thyme’s antiseptic and disinfectant benefit comes from.
Thyme tea and a drop of honey can make a great home-made cold cure – brew hot (but not boiling water) with a few sprigs of dried thyme and add another herb such a mint leaves to your tea as thyme is known to work more effectively when combined with other herbs!
It is widely used in culinary dishes as it can also aid the digestion of fat.
Prime Conditions: Light, dry areas but will also cope in damper soil or as an indoor pot plant.
Another classic garden herb, generally found in two varieties – flat-leaf (a.k.a Italian) and curly parsley (usually harder to grow). I am growing the flat-leaf variety.
A popular herbal remedy for kidney stones, especially parsley tea. One explanation is that it is high in vitamins A, B, and C. Unfortunately, this is highly controversial, because parsley also contains oxalates that can cause kidney stones, and also vitamin C, too much of which can cause the body to create its oxalates – that said I am still going to continue to eat small amounts of parsley most days as it is such a nutrient-dense herb.
A source of phytochemicals, such as carotenoids, which are known to exert various biological effects
Apigenin, a chemical found in great quantities in parsley, has been found to have potent anticancer activity. It works by inhibiting the formation of new blood vessels that feed a tumor.
Prime Conditions: Cool, moist spots in partial shade.
French Tarragon (Dragon’s Wort)
Two main varieties are the French and Russian, with Russian being much weaker in flavor. Difficult to grow from seed, therefore this one is best purchased as a young plant to start. It is only a small shrub, so, doesn’t need much space to grow.
Tarragon has a distinct flavor of Anise (you’ll like it if you like your aniseed sweets!) – this has led to it being used to help stimulate appetite and therefore in treating anorexia, flatulence, and hiccups.
It is rich in phytonutrients and essential oils and contains Vitamins A, C, and B-complex. If that wasn’t enough, it packs in lots of minerals such as iron, potassium, and zinc – all of which help essential bodily functions.
Dried tarragon can be stored in a cool, dark place in an airtight container and can keep for up to 6 months!
Let’s face it – it has never been so popular to grow your own, and the satisfaction of eating your pesticide-free produce is well worth the effort of a bit of growing maintenance. I was always fond of using herbs for their health benefits but growing my own has now made me even more enthusiastic about creating my home-made remedies for common ailments – much more preferable to a synthetic pill.

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A talented Northampton artist, who exhibited alongside photographer David Bailey in London, is bringing her work back to her hometown.
Fine artist Sarah Martin, 31, will be exhibiting her collection at The Garage@42 events space at Tompkins, Knight & Sons Optometrists on July 24 .
Signed by David Bailey’s art curator son, Sascha Bailey, Martin has recently had her first solo exhibition in Soho and has seen her paintings hung alongside royal
photographer David Bailey in a showing called “Art Alika,” in Clerkenwell Green.
“I wanted to bring my work home,” she said. “Although I’ve been exhibiting in London for the last few shows, I love Northampton. I’d like a lot more of my work in and around
Entitled “The Art of Letting Go!”, the collection will feature a range of her abstract works using a technique she developed called chemical composition. She will also be displaying some of her more recent works exploring religious propaganda and the human condition.
“Most of them were created while exploring the human condition and darker subjects such as depression while making the work as fluid as possible,” she said.
Sarah is used to mixing her palette with some renowned artists.
At 14, she was taught oil painting by the artist John Luce Lockett.
Sarah has recently been working alongside American comics artist and writer Melinda Gebbe in her studio in Northampton.
She says of the artist who took 22 years to illustrate a controversial graphics novel “Lost Girls” with husband Alan Moore “It’s been amazing being present in her studio space.
"Melinda is a master at line work and colour and meticulous at how she builds her work.”
For South African born Sarah, freedom of expression for both artist and viewer is an essential theme of her collection.
Her abstract works are created using mixed materials; bitumen mixed with various dyes and oils using a toxic technique she has developed called chemical composition.
She is inviting viewers to come and view her works with an open mind.
“I feel everyone is powerfully creative if they are given the space to just say what they see without fear of being wrong. Please join in a feast of opinions and be surprised at what is
within your mind that you are not aware of.”

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“Connecting with the next generation has never been more important. #ThisIsAgriculture has the power to listen, learn, influence & educate through multiple channels.
As part of this, we’re proud to be raising awareness about the rich & diverse careers and opportunities in Agriculture for Gen Z and beyond.”
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Farmers Guardian commissioned a survey asking 16 - 35 year olds what young people wanted to achieve from their careers and what could attract new talent into agriculture.
Of almost 1,800 respondents, the survey highlighted a lack of understanding around the opportunities the industry can offer.
Helping others, job security, career development and a work/life balance were important factors the demographic wanted from their careers. Below are the headline findings which inspired the launch of an industry-backed campaign we are proud to call #ThisIsAgriculture.


The wild landscapes of North Wales are shroud in legend and myth, and, at times, the small island of Anglesey (or Ynys Môn in Welsh), cut adrift off Wales’ north-western tip, can take on an air of the fantastical.
Stories of unblemished natural splendor (almost of all Anglesey’s coastline is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), medieval castles (Unesco-listed Beaumaris to name one), and abodes of future kings and queens (The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge lived on the island during the first years of their marriage) may sound like the stuff of fairy tales, but the island's charms are very real. So too is its ambitious campaign to tackle plastic pollution.
Ready to uncover the highlights of a magical land that might not be so far, far away? Here’s our itinerary for the best things to do during a weekend in Anglesey.
Unless arriving by boat into Holyhead’s busy port, your first glimpse of Anglesey is likely to come from atop one of the two stoic bridges spanning the Menai Strait, a narrow but fierce funnel of water separating the island from the Welsh mainland.
Having crossed onto the island, stretch your legs and get a closer look at the colossal Menai Bridge (the world’s first iron suspension bridge) with a walk along the Belgian Promenade, which curves along the headland below the structure. This coastal walkway was built by Flemish refugees – who were accommodated on the island during WWI – as a show of gratitude to locals for the hospitality shown to them. The path runs along the strait from the gate of medieval St Tysilio’s Church, romantically set on its own forested island, to a particularly photographic boat house standing in the shadow of the grand bridge.
In 2019, Anglesey became the first county in the UK to be awarded Plastic Free Community status by marine conservation group Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) as a result of its campaign to minimize its reliance on single-use plastics. While this may serve as an additional draw to the island for tourists, Sian Sykes, Anglesey’s SAS rep – who has litter-picked on the island with the Duke and Duchess – is aware of the important part visitors have in aiding the island with its green ambitions.
“We want to inspire people by showing them what a greener society can look like,” says Sian. “But visitors also have a crucial role to play in supporting the good work we are doing to try and become plastic free.”
Alongside bringing reusable water bottles and bags to the island, one simple way in which travelers can aid the movement is by choosing to dine-in restaurants that have committed to cutting their reliance on single-use plastic, which are identifiable by a wooden plaque on their exteriors.
Dylan’s in the town of Menai Bridge is one such business, which has brought in a host of changes to limit its plastic use, including no longer providing straws or plastic stirrers and taking part in the island’s water bottle refill scheme. The restaurant also places an emphasis on serving up fresh local produce, typified by house speciality Menai Muscles; which come fresh from the strait overlooked by the restaurant’s glass-walled conservatory. Other delights on offer here include lamb hotpot, seafood chowder and butternut squash risotto.
Start your first full day in Anglesey bright and early with a walk along one of its best beaches. Newborough Beach is a long, dune-backed stretch of white sand that dusts the island’s southwestern corner, with dramatic vistas of Snowdonia mountain range visible from across the strait. Visitors can pay to park at the Government-run beachside car park (£5) or take a 40 minute walk through forested trails to the beach from a number of free car parks around the village of Niwbwrch.
Once at the beach, stroll northwards to the slim finger of land jutting out into the strait, which becomes cut off from the mainland at very high tides. This unassuming grassy landmass is Llanddwyn Island (Ynys Llanddwyn), famed for its association with the legend of St Dwynwen, the Welsh patron saint of lovers. The story goes that Dwynwen accidentally turned a would-be suitor to ice by giving him the cold shoulder, only to stumble across an angel (sometimes a potion) in a forest who rather fortuitously offers to grant her three wishes. Firstly, Dwynwen asks for her scorned admirer to be thawed; then – having learned romance to be a dangerous game – wishes for all true lovers to find happiness; before, somewhat dramatically, requesting that she never marry, and instead spend her life as a hermit on Llanddwyn.
The fantastical tale led to the island becoming an extremely popular pilgrimage site for hopeful romantics in the 16th century, with a small chapel being consecrated in Dwynwen’s name. The weather-gnarled stone walls of the church remain today, as does the original doorway stone that’s been worn smooth from thousands of pilgrims crossing the threshold in the hope of one day finding lasting love.
Fittingly, given the area's association with fledgling romance, the beach was also a favorite spot of William and Kate, with the farmhouse they rented a short drive away. Even more recently, the sands here have become a popular location for beach cleans; but even if no organized picks are taking place during your visit you can still do your bit to help preserve the beach.
“It would be fantastic if visitors who go for a walk on the beach could pick up any plastic they might come across,” says Sian. “If you’re enjoying the beautiful coast we have here, then give some love back and help us protect it.”
Having spent the morning marvelling at Anglesey’s pastoral charms, dedicate Saturday afternoon to seeking out some of the island’s impressive wildlife highlights.
Boat trips run year-round to Ynys Seiriol, better known by its moniker of Puffin Island. You’ll need to visit during breeding season (from May to July) to be in with a chance of spotting the photogenic, brightly-beaked seabirds, but, as a protected ecological site, the island is home to exciting avian life year-round, including cormorants, guillemots and razorbills. Seacoast Safaris and RibRide are among the operators offering tours.
For those not afraid of dipping a toe in the chilly Irish Sea, Anglesey Outdoors offers snorkel tours to get up close and personal with the island’s miscellany of marine life, including the occasional Atlantic grey seal, which are a common sight around the island. In a similar (but potentially warmer) vein, Psyched Paddleboarding offers paddle boarding tours around the Anglesey coast, with the chance of spotting seals, dolphins and porpoises.
If you prefer to do your wildlife viewing with feet firmly on dry land, then make a beeline for Llyn Parc Mawr Community Woodland, which has become a haven for British red squirrels. Pushed to the brink of extinction by their larger and more robust American grey cousins (who compete with them for food and territory), Anglesey is one of the few places in the UK to spy these emblematic copper-furred critters. Squirrels can be seen year-round but autumn is a good bet, with less foliage and the animals active throughout the day, gathering nuts before winter.
After a busy day of sightseeing, it’s only right to spend the evening dining like a monarch. Located in the out-of-the-way village of Rhoscolyn (it seems privacy is paramount when you’re a royal), The White Eagle was a firm favorite with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during their time on the island.
According to the jovial landlord, the Duke would always opt for the fish and chips, consisting of light, flaking cod and thin, crisp batter, plus a hearty dollop of mushy peas; usually washing it down with a pint of local beer. While the Duchess tended to be less regimented in her eating habits, flitting between the venue’s selection of fresh seafood and salads. Dinner here is made even more pleasant thanks to the floor-to-ceiling bay window, offering views down towards Rhoscolyn Beach.
Given Anglesey’s legion of celebrated seafood restaurants and cool artsy cafes, it might come as a surprise to learn that one of the island’s most highly-rated eateries is actually a burger van.
Recently relocated to its new scenic location near Holyhead Marina, ever-busy Pete’s Burger Bar rustles up bun-encased grub of the spill-out-into-your-lap variety, that can easily satiate the appetite of even the most rotund Welsh lorry driver – and in most cases provides change from a £5 note.
If you’re really hungry, opt for the evocatively titled Belly Buster – an overloaded bacon double cheese burger – and watch the fishing boats bob in the harbor while listening to Pete’s anecdotes about life on the island.
Hands still slightly sticky with sauce, point your satnav in the direction of South Stack Lighthouse, located a short drive away. The lonely white structure, built in 1809, stands atop a tiny rocky islet that marks the very north-western tip of Wales, and draws a steady stream of photographers who come to snap the tranquil maritime scene from the cliffs above. Puffins are also occasionally spotted here, as well as seals, basking on the surrounding rocks. You can drive right up to the cliffs above the lighthouse, but more enjoyable is to undertake the hour-long walk through the heather fields from the car park around the headland.
No half-decent trip to Wales is complete without a visit to a castle, and Unesco-listed Beaumaris Castle (Castell Biwmares) is a beauty, even if it never quite lived up to expectations.
The castle was planned to be the last and the greatest royal stronghold built by Edward I, with four layers of defence and sixteen stone towers aligned in near-perfect symmetry. Unfortunately, due to a lack of funds (450 stone masons were employed to work on the project), Edward’s dream was never realized and the castle stands as an unfinished masterpiece of medieval engineering. That said, crossing the moat and circling the structure, atop the tall outer walls, is still certain to thrill history buffs and general castle enthusiasts alike.
If you’re feeling peckish ahead of your journey home, consider making a quick detour up the coast to teeny-tiny Lligwy Beach Cafe, the first business on the island to sign up to cut their plastic use. The cafe offers cakes, teas and coffees, as well as oven-baked pizzas, in an unbeatable setting overlooking a serene, sheltered bay.
Before departing the island, there’s one last essential thing to tick off the list: the Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch station sign. The longest place name in the UK (which translates as Saint Mary’s Church in the hollow of the white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of Saint Tysilio of the red cave) was actually created as a very early example of a publicity stunt to bring people to the area – and still attracts selfie-snapping holidaymakers today. Well, when in Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch...
Anglesey is a relatively small island, measuring around 22 miles (35km) in length from north to south and roughly 25 miles (40km) from east to west. A private or rented car is the easiest way to get around (car rental companies on the island include Hertz and Enterprise). However, there is also a train line running from Llanfairpwllgwyngyll to Holyhead, as well as buses linking major towns.
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When Neha Dhupia decided to step into the world of showbiz, the first thing she did was to steel herself into not indulging in high-calorie food, especially sweets. The actor is health conscious and feels running is the best exercise “as it is therapeutic.” Her svelte frame belies her claim of ODing on Gujarati fare like theplas, khaman, khandvis and dhokhla-chutney. She agrees it is not easy to be a fitness fanatic 24/7, but it is not impossible if you watch what you eat coupled with some form of exercise. Neha’s New Year resolution is to “go beyond cooking corn cheese pies” while she tells us about her food habits.
Morning glory – I begin my day with a glass of warm water with half a lime squeezed in. This is important as lime has an alkalising effect in the body — it helps get rid of toxins. I follow this with a bowl of papayas after which I hit the gym. On some days I do yoga, otherwise it is Pilates, running or cardio or a combination of all three. Your body stops responding if you repeat exercises.
Meal deal – Breakfast is a cup of tea, two poached eggs and oats cooked in water with honey. Around 11.30 am, I have a green juice — it could be any vegetable or fruit of that color. Normally, it is spinach or broccoli with celery and a dash of ginger. Lunch consists of chapattis or brown rice with dal and vegetables or couscous with veggies. In the evening, I have a mixed bowl of nuts with green tea. It is a good snack. Dinner is light — often noodles and soup.
Say no to sugar – I avoid food with high sugar content. Your body gets enough sugar from your meals, so your body doesn’t need processed sugar. Fruit juices have natural sugar, which is sufficient for your body. Sugar begets more sugar. If you have sugar, a few hours down the line you will crave for it. The fact is that if I had my way, I would eat chocolate fondue every day, but I know it will harm my system. So why inflict harm on the body? Health and fitness studies should be part of the school curriculum. Children should be taught about healthy eating from an early age. Diabetes is on an alarming rise and I wish people were more aware of sugar’s harmful effects.
Going green – I was a non-vegetarian, but turned vegetarian for health reasons. I get my proteins from egg whites. I sometimes eat fish.
Check it out When I travel abroad, I visit the local food stores. I love eating organic food when in the US and the varieties of cheese in Europe. In Spain, I ate cherries the size of plums. Every home has a fresh orange juice maker. I wish we Indians were as health-conscious as those living abroad. Why do Indian women give up looking after themselves post marriage and motherhood? If you cannot resist that extra helping on your plate, how about walking the morning after?


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Kanjivaram Sarees: The Epitome of South Indian Elegance
Kanjivaram sarees are a timeless classic and a symbol of traditional South Indian culture. These sarees are a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and weaving techniques, and are highly valued for their beauty and elegance. In this blog post, we'll delve into the history and significance of Kanjivaram sarees, and explore why they are a must-have in every woman's wardrobe.
History of Kanjivaram Sarees
Kanjivaram sarees have a rich history that dates back to the 17th century. They originated in the town of Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu, India, which is also known as the "silk city". The weavers of Kanchipuram were highly skilled in the art of weaving silk sarees, and the traditional techniques used to create Kanjivaram sarees have been passed down through generations.
Features of Kanjivaram Sarees
Kanjivaram sarees are known for their intricate designs, rich colors, and heavy silk fabric. The sarees are woven using pure silk threads, and the zari work used to adorn the sarees is made of pure gold or silver. The border of the saree is usually broad and adorned with intricate designs, while the pallu is also heavily embellished.
Kanjivaram sarees come in a range of colors, from vibrant hues like red, pink, and orange, to more subtle shades like beige, cream, and grey. The designs on the saree are inspired by nature, temple architecture, and mythology.
Why Choose Kanjivaram Sarees?
Kanjivaram sarees are a symbol of tradition and culture, and are highly valued for their beauty and elegance. They are perfect for weddings, festivals, and other special occasions, as they exude a sense of grandeur and sophistication. They are also incredibly versatile and can be styled in a variety of ways, from pairing with traditional jewelry to mixing and matching with modern accessories.
Kanjivaram sarees are also an investment piece, as they are made of pure silk and are woven using traditional techniques, making them highly durable and long-lasting. They are often passed down from generation to generation, making them a true family heirloom.


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Jean Baudrillard defined simulacra as a series of signs that have surpassed the original source and have created their own self-referencing reality. When applied to land, it is a world exclusively built upon representations. This is a new reality in which time and space have been redefined by the digital landscape. We now rely more on the representation of land to inform us rather than examining the source.
The included artists use maps, sculptures, renderings, projections, algorithms, and images to grapple with how digital representation of land now precedes our relationship with physical reality; physical limitations become increasingly less important.
The features of the original world become less valued when we can alter, circumvent or recreate the landscape to fit our needs. Simply being in the world, using all of our natural senses, is now insufficient for our understanding of it.

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