March through wrexham

**Rog Ball 01** · 09-09-2008, 08:35

Originally Posted by Scouse75

Unfortunately the Welsh media(HTV/BBC Wales) have passed on their apologies. As Wrexham is North of Aberystwth, neither their cameras or reporters stretch as far as Wrexham!! We would have had more chance getting Granada to broadcast it!!!

Only joking. Er, hang on a minute, no Im not!! To prove it, If there is no coverage of the parades in Swansea/Cardiff on one of the above channels, I will buy every single forum member a pint at our next get together!! Im that confident on this one.

Again another one, who is pulling the strings?

Smokeyjoe · 09-09-2008, 15:42

I have sent the local BBC an Email and will be sending one to ITV Wales asking for an explanation as to why there was no coverage, I hope that RHQ were ever it is at the moment does the same.
Joe.

davecrim · 09-09-2008, 21:57

A defence news article on the parade.........

[if]http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/DefenceNews/HistoryAndHonour/RoyalWelshReceiveFreedomOfWrexham.htm[/if]

Smokeyjoe · 10-09-2008, 15:43

I have recieved a reply from the BBC regarding the lack of coverage of the 1st Bn's march and freedom ceremony on Sat, the main reason was as follows: "it seems that, unfortunately , the bad weather and serious flooding in parts of Wales meant that news cameras were at full stretch on Saturday" the reply adds "We hope that there will be another oppurtunity to feature the 1st Bn The Royal Welsh in the not too distant future"
I must admit it was a bad week-end for weather.
Regards,
Joe.

**Scouse75** · 10-09-2008, 17:08

Yeah, Ok, granted it was a bad weekend for weather. It didnt seem to be bad enough to stop hundreds of our colleagues and commrades who made it up from South Wales though.

Chris Sanders 98 · 10-09-2008, 17:24

yes it was a good turnout bargoed&blackwood branch

**jungle1810** · 10-09-2008, 17:48

Hello Scouse.
Thanks for the accolade for the south wales branches for attending the freedom march. You are a nice scouser, I hope Everton win the premier league for your act of kindness.
Regards "Don" aka RBD

britaylor49 · 10-09-2008, 18:03

Yeh well said Scouse. BBC and ITV Wales have studios in Bangor which is only 1 hour away. Ive heard some excuses in my time!

**Guvs** · 10-09-2008, 19:20

Originally Posted by Smokeyjoe

I have recieved a reply from the BBC regarding the lack of coverage of the 1st Bn's march and freedom ceremony on Sat, the main reason was as follows: "it seems that, unfortunately , the bad weather and serious flooding in parts of Wales meant that news cameras were at full stretch on Saturday" the reply adds "We hope that there will be another oppurtunity to feature the 1st Bn The Royal Welsh in the not too distant future"
I must admit it was a bad week-end for weather.
Regards,
Joe.

I think reading between the lines they might of been "at full stretch" meaning camera crews covering the floods, As I managed to travel up on Friday afternoon, and back on Saturday.

**jcj** · 10-09-2008, 22:21

Originally Posted by Smokeyjoe

I have recieved a reply from the BBC regarding the lack of coverage of the 1st Bn's march and freedom ceremony on Sat, the main reason was as follows: "it seems that, unfortunately , the bad weather and serious flooding in parts of Wales meant that news cameras were at full stretch on Saturday" the reply adds "We hope that there will be another oppurtunity to feature the 1st Bn The Royal Welsh in the not too distant future"I must admit it was a bad week-end for weather.
Regards,
Joe.

Someone needs take them up on their statement and make sure they cover the 1st Bn in Swansea on the 13th, Cue RHQ ?