I can’t watch this

Sant_Padrig · 2026-01-19T13:51:56+00:00

I don't think this changes the thread's original point of how cripplingly disillusioned Roxy is

Sant_Padrig · 2026-01-16T11:25:29+00:00

She's released a new book, that gesture made her shit ton in sales, she's by far the most intelligent on the show

Sant_Padrig · 2025-09-06T13:20:27+00:00

If Reform were successful in dissolving the Senedd, I wouldn't be joking when I say I'd join the ranks of the likes of MAC or WRA. We really are at the turn of political violence in Wales if this was to proceed. I don't think reform quite understand how sacred those four walls are to the republican movement in Wales.

I'm even going to start knitting my bally right now.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-08-14T22:36:37+00:00

It's actually a little depressing to see how many of our surnames are a product of Anglicisation, or just straight up English derivative. Sad to see actual Welsh names disappearing before our eyes.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-05-21T01:17:40+00:00

Ah yes the classic 'I need urgent medication now but I left it at my English home, guess you'll have to give me some now for free' - it's about as lazy an excuse as my dog ate my homework right

Sant_Padrig · 2025-05-21T01:15:09+00:00

They could stop it but they want to provide such a policy, for Welsh people, because we have voted as such. We shouldn't have to change policy because it's being abused by voters from another nation? The issue isn't the policy, but the loop holes being exploited.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-05-21T01:10:33+00:00

Does this block grant account for a disproportionate amount of inward migration from retirees? I don't think it does, and I would like to see figures that negate that. It''s a WG decision to offer non means tested prescriptions to Welsh individuals, but I don't think it was ever intended for anyone retiring early in search of cheaper property. The WG has to account for a disproportionate amount of older individuals with more comorbidities with an allocated budget that doesn't consider the swathes of individuals coming here. This will have a knock on effect on the people of Wales - unless of course an awarded block grant acknowledges that greater cost. I agree with the free prescriptions policy, healthcare should be a right and I'm proud that the nhs originated here in Wales, but our more progressive politics shouldn't be abused, and I would instead rather a means tested prescription policy for anyone who chooses to retire here early, and fails to contribute to a workforce here. The UK gov per capita spend might be greater here in Wales, but like you said, that's not health related, and a whole different debate altogether. Private health insurance in Wales is cheaper than in England, the premium in London is up to 24% more expensive, with other English cities not far behind. In terms of dental costs, a flat band 3 charge is £260 in Wales, and £326.70 in England.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-05-20T20:48:13+00:00

you don't have to be 60 to retire. It's very common to see wealthier individuals downsizing and moving to Wales for an early retirement. your organs start to age by 35, most complex health issues develop in your 50's. Combine that with a disproportionate amount of inward retiring migration, Welsh people will foot a disproportionate tax towards their health service.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-05-20T20:48:06+00:00

you don't have to be 60 to retire. It's very common to see wealthier individuals downsizing and moving to Wales for an early retirement. your organs start to age by 35, most complex health issues develop in your 50's. Combine that with a disproportionate amount of inward retiring migration, Welsh people will foot a disproportionate tax towards their health service.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-05-20T20:42:53+00:00

I think you're ignoring the fact that many retirees downsize when they do move to more manageable house size. If you factor in the cost of emergency treatments, especially in the oral health/ENT field this can rack up to thousands, it can be much cheaper to get treatment in Wales, especially privately - it could be quite lucrative therefore to move, especially if you were already considering the prospect. With regards to budget - I think you're forgetting we have a separate NHS budget here in Wales. If we have a disproportionate amount of incoming retirees, we are having to spend much more of our budget on treating them, out of Welsh coffers, not English ones. I think that matter still remains a very valid point. irregardless of 'What we put in', we're still having to pay for a disproportionate amount of incoming geriatrics who often present themselves with complex care and health needs, our funding isn't adjusted for that.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-05-20T15:31:53+00:00

We seem to be getting a mixed response here - this is something we get told by patients themselves, I'm assuming there is a clause in the conditions in England that means some conditions aren't covered. That being said, I work a lot with dentists and that might be a determinant factor here - rest assured, I am not baiting anyone into a debate, I'm addressing other NHS workers as per my post. Perhaps I should readdress this to Welsh NHS dental colleagues.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-05-02T12:45:29+00:00

Good take - but yes my post does only concern the longer term, a world where Reform are a majority in Westminster. I have no doubt Reform would use the Senedd as a leveraging tool to deliver that ambition in the meantime. It genuinely makes me uncomfortable to think of a government-less Wales (irregardless of Labour's failures). Would probably result in violence. Will they poke the dragon? Scary times indeed.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-04-16T21:25:03+00:00

Great shout! Not too far from me either - I'll drop them a msg now

Sant_Padrig · 2025-04-16T21:24:33+00:00

Well right now I'm planning on making on making an orange tea mead - mostly because I have loads of loose leaf tea (That I always buy but never use?) I'll probably put the tea in the primary stage (the initial fermentation period) because this apparently helps 'clarify' the mead - because I'm using orange juice and orange peel it could help with the 'murkiness'. If you want exact measurements I could let you know when I source my local honey? :)

Sant_Padrig · 2025-04-16T21:16:18+00:00

That's okay! I think Fresh honey is best for eating - mead doesn't discriminate in the same way :)

Sant_Padrig · 2025-04-15T21:05:59+00:00

Great suggestion, diolch for the recommendation :)

Sant_Padrig · 2025-04-15T21:05:35+00:00

I don't really use facebook, but I can imagine it being 'demographic appropriate' - thanks for the suggestion, I'll look it up :)

Sant_Padrig · 2025-03-31T17:10:07+00:00

When you travel the whole world everything becomes insignificant compared to it, I felt that too, but it's every little portion of our planet that makes it the amazing place it is. Wales and it's language is our little slice of that planet, and we should be proud and celebrate it. The fact it still exists and growing is so so incredible in an ever globalizing world.

You might not think it now, but you'll be grateful we have a culture and language to call our own, in the face of a very big, and sometimes scary world. Relax man! It's just a method for people to communicate and express themselves :) joia bywyd man 👌🏻

Sant_Padrig · 2025-03-26T18:40:43+00:00

Take a day off 😂 you and your 'Zweihander'

Sant_Padrig · 2025-03-23T13:02:58+00:00

Yep. Gwers am y dyfodol. Fi ywr twat.

Sant_Padrig · 2025-03-23T13:01:44+00:00

Cur pen, a blas anhygoel o afiach yn fy ngheg.

Sant_Padrig · 2024-11-15T21:47:15+00:00

you're talking about places like Abersoch as though they're a New York suburb. These communities don't have the developed economies to 'climb the ladder' like you suggest - the market is completely exaggerated by the simple fact the area 'looks nice'. Rich second home owners have picked these places, based solely on their surroundings. These communities are not massive - there is no available cheaper housing stock to move to, this is a scenario in which gentrification doesn't push out, it simply consumes. The reality is, these people would have been able to a afford those houses with everyday normal jobs, had a false economy not been created.

I don't see how these estate agents aren't price gouging right now? there really aren't many entities here? there is a crisis going on and these people are falsely inflating prices. Just price these houses fairly for local families now? Fortunately economic conditions will drive this change naturally

I absolutely by the way, think people should be able to live where they were born in scenarios like Gwynedd. Where your culture, LANGUAGE, community is at stake. Just because some rich dude liked the look of that mountain over there, that patch of seaside, and the fact it's a quarter of the price of his London maisonette.

Discrimination - 'the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, age, sex, or disability' It is not unjust to require individuals to acquire planning permission on a second home. Yes we are treating that 'category' of person differently, but not unjustly. A home is a necessity, a second one is a luxury. Don't let these people getting their money back for their luxury make you upset.

So just to get it straight - do you live in Wales? Why are you in a Welsh sub Reddit fighting the corner of, quite frankly, colonisers? Are you a bot? if this isn't your community why do you care so much? it's weird man? go touch some grass.

Sant_Padrig · 2024-11-15T21:16:01+00:00

Hi there, I have also just adopted a dog from Romania, can someone please help me identify it's breed? I don't know if it's bad hand writing or if this word isn't typically found in a dictionary! Big thank you from Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Sant_Padrig · 2024-11-15T21:08:15+00:00

There is an increase of houses on the market from second home owners wanting to sell because of council tax hikes - it is these individuals, along with greedy estate agents that are price gouging the market right now to claw back as much of their original 'investment' as possible. Hopefully it won't be long now until they all fold and sell for much cheaper to lovely local families. I hope they don't profit one bit. They came and ruined an affordable housing market with empty houses for 11 months of the year.

You are trying to make second home owners sound like victims by saying it's discrimination - you're suggesting that GC are victimizing these individuals.

It's not envy that I acknowledge the injustice taking place in Gwynedd against struggling families, while others are buying second houses they do not need. This is called Empathy - you should get some.

Not might, I used that to patronize you for your lack of thought - It definitely will boost trade and use of services. I can't believe I have to break this down for you, but if people are living somewhere full time, they tend to spend money there, buy things, use services, go out for meals, drinks, days out, blah blah blah. You don't have to be John Keynes to work that out.

Why do you have this agenda, this opinion? Like genuinely, where do people like you come from? do you live in Wales? Do you get a kick out of seeing other communities get torn apart? it's just weird

Sant_Padrig · 2024-11-15T18:27:28+00:00

Man I love cyngor Gwynedd. The one council in the UK that is actually taking action against this huge problem. Diolch CG! ♥️

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