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Pete Morris, Los Angeles.
It was nice to get away from LA for a month to visit Aber again recently. Spent many an hour walking the Prom reliving my childhood memories, but how things have changed. When I was growing up there during the 60's, the Prom used to be packed with holidaymakers, but now it was desolate. Maybe the current economic climate has something to do with it. All in all, I enjoyed seeing my family and a few close friends, but it was nice to come back to some real sunshine!
Thu Oct 1 09:44:58 2009
Raye-Cerys from uni
This is wonderful. I can't wait to go to uni here!
Mon Sep 14 07:05:58 2009
Olivia Lockart, Northumberland
Just come back from a blissful week in aber visiting my daughter,truly a beautiful place,weather was gorgeous.Missing it already,loved watching the sea from her window!Cant wait for my next visit till then at least ive got the webcam!lovely place,lovely people my daughter is sooooo lucky to be at uni there.
Wed Aug 26 09:56:37 2009
Owain Jones, Paisley
I take Jimmy Coles' excellent point, and it would be great to have yet more - and unspoiled - views of Aber, but I have to say, I like the view from among the chimney pots, too! It's a bit like being a student, looking down from lodgings! Absolutely let's have more, but let's keep this one too!!!
Wed Aug 26 09:48:47 2009
Jimmy Coles
The webcam vistas are spectacular, but many will agree I'm sure that breathtaking views are being spoiled by the high positioning of the cam amongst the sooty chimney pots, seagulls and occasional steeplejack sightings. I'm not complaining but Aber has got scenery and lots of it, so please could we find a lower level view, there are so many possibilities, I hope property owners will cooperate by allowing access for cam fixings...with thanks to them also..
Tue Aug 18 14:25:04 2009
The Rocks in Pontrhydfendigaid
Great for checking out the weather before coming into town. It can be miserable here just 12 miles inland, but glorious in Aber. So, so useful.
Wed Jul 29 14:30:30 2009
Sharon, Canada
Having left Aber 9 months ago for a new life in Canada it's nice to take a quick peek at the seafront! Hopefully I'll be walking along the prom again during our trip home in December.
Thu Jul 23 18:04:03 2009
Owain, Paisley
It's refreshed every minute! I know cos occasionally, when life is really dull here in Scotland, it's fun to save the images one after another and then run them as a slideshow, to get a time-lapse sequence of the clouds coming in from the Irish Sea! Mesmeric!!! (Hope it's OK to do that...) Believe me, it's an underestimated tribute to a place to have a webcam that works as well as this one!
Mon Jul 13 18:41:44 2009
Andy Grosvenor, Newtown powys
This is great, I can actually view sea state before i get there and today it looks flat calm, just about to hook my boat on and go fishing
Sun Jul 5 20:16:22 2009
Jim Berry, Aberystwyth
Yay, you cleaned it! Now people can see Aber in all its (non grubby) glory. Great for checking what the sea is doing before heading out to kayak, surf, swim or whatever.
Thu Jun 25 20:30:37 2009
Silwni at uni
Really useful - I can check the weather outside when I am not near a window!
Sun May 17 19:13:03 2009
Alun Lewis Calgary Canada
Brilliant - I was born in the maternity unit - which used to be located on the prom in 1956 - so this would have been one of my first views of the world !
Tue Apr 28 17:46:22 2009
Jake from Reading
Always pop in to check how the old place is looking. Be good if the webcam on the Prom could have a bit of a clean, though. The weather always looks a bit murky through that one.
Tue Apr 21 09:57:02 2009
Laura Medlicott, Cumbria
I miss Aber so much.....The Bay - everything from the sixities to the present day - no where plays a better mix!. I went to Aber Uni for a blissful year, wish i had stayed....regret it everyday
Tue Apr 14 09:56:51 2009
Mike Keyton Liverpool now Monmouth
Hi Danny Pugh from Bootle.I think I shared digs with you at 19 Custom House St and the wonderful Mrs Abraham.
Fri Mar 27 15:44:28 2009
Des Enoch, Dubai
Good to glance at the prom now and again, fantastic memories of growing there. Nice to see seasons and rain for a change!
Wed Mar 18 15:54:15 2009
John Murphy
Hey, im at Aberystwyth uni now :P just came across this, I never want to leave here :)
Thu Mar 5 09:44:52 2009
Danny Pugh Bootle Merseyside
Great webcams.I was at aber 1971/74.Stayed in digs in Custom House Street opp. the Castle Hotel.Good times.What happened to the revolution?
Wed Mar 4 09:51:30 2009
Paul Daniel Tampa Florida USA
I Glance now and again at the beach we all water skied on come rain or shine as long as it was " Flat"
Sun Mar 1 19:53:03 2009
olivia lockhart hexham
As my daughter is at uni here i love checking out the weather on the web cam
Thu Feb 19 10:09:27 2009
Rebecca - Essex
Grew up not far from Aber and moved away 8 yrs ago. Miss it deeply and always try to get backLove the webcam so so much :D
Wed Feb 18 15:03:55 2009
Train spotter, London
It's 23 years since I arrived, 20 since I left for good, been back a few times inbetween, I miss the place. Fell in love for the first time, can still see her riding along the prom, long blonde hair flying behind her ...
Tue Feb 17 14:52:16 2009
Paul Davies, Manchester
Looking at the latest webcam.. full of gloomy clouds and rain I asked myself what I miss about the place. Aber is just so much more than meets the eye, having graduated in 97 i still think of the place very fondly. It was a wonderful place to come of age and remains in my heart to this day. The weather I will never miss, but the times i had there were priceless. I hope the next generation has as good a time as I did.
Mon Feb 16 15:55:57 2009
Wilfrid, Paraguay
My daughter Sharon was born in Bronglais hospital - we spent a lot of time on those beaches - wish the cam could pan the left and sho the castle.
Tue Feb 10 15:15:08 2009
Adam Davies
The time is spot on i remember walkin across the road there
Thu Feb 5 10:10:29 2009
Caz Tricks in Milton Keynes
This used to be the view from both my sitting room and bedroom windows - AND I MISS IT! Whilst I love living back in Milton Keynes (it really is a fabulous place) I love the sea, Aber and the wonderful, wonderful people (and Ultra Commida) - Cymru am BYTH!
Mon Jan 12 16:19:17 2009
Kentwoman: Kent
Hi. Thanks for this. Happy memories of a trip that took 6 hours by train from Kent, but was well worth it !! Looking for the funds and time to come back soon ;-)
Sun Jan 11 17:17:52 2009
Barney from Guildford
I check it every morning when I rise knowing my son will still be in bed up the hill.Just to check what the day has in store for him!
Thu Nov 20 11:28:08 2008
Moss, Cannock, uk
Excellent cam. The time was spot on, unless my clock has stopped!. Shame about the weather, it was the same here, dull & wet. I've committed the cam to my favourites and I'll pop back regularly. Thanks to who ever wipes the lens!!
Mon Nov 17 16:11:24 2008
Mary Hall, Swindon
I miss Aber! I left over two and a half years ago now, after 3 wonderful years at uni there, and still come and check the webcams every now and then for a quick dose of Aber-ness. Am going to return there in two weeks with my boyfriend (another exile of aber), to catch up with uni mates, kick the Bar, eat Arts Center cakes, see AberJazz (hope they're still around?!) and generally feel like we've come home.
Sun Oct 19 16:43:45 2008
Roger, Dinmore
Oh Ellen, I weep for you. I know so many ex-pats who feel like you. The only happy ones are those who have finally returned, usually in the twilight of their years full of regre. Travelling only brings sorrow at lost time with nearest and dearest. The trauma of moving back home is never to be underestimated. I am always left with the feeling its better never to go in the first place....If my mum still lived in Christchurch what a different life I would have.....
Mon Jul 14 16:58:04 2008
Ellen Fielding, Seattle Wash.
I miss Aber so much!!! I went to Plascrug Primary school and then Penglais Secondary school and then off to nursery nursing college in Ammanford. I miss it so much, I've gone back three times over the last 17 years, I'm a nanny over here and loving it. I lived in the flats called Plasmorolwg overlooking the harbour. The winters were the best watching the crazy waves crashing over the jetti. The summers were great too going down to the beach with my radio every sunday with my mates listening to the top 40 countdown. We used to swim in the river or in the salt water beach at Tanabwlch, I'm not sure if I have the spelling right. In the summer we would walk over to Clarach and get all the cheap stuff at the market. When I think of my childhood home I think of Aberystwth, hanging out with Natalie, Shelley, Nerys, Stuart, Paul and all the other people. Now I'm 35, very single and feeling somewhat nostaligic. I want to go back....good times....good times.xxx
Fri Jul 4 09:20:19 2008
Kaz Carms
...it never works and when it does its days or weeks behind.
Thu Jul 3 09:29:22 2008
Dave Stonebridge, Heath hayes, Staffordshire.
Many happy memories as a young child on the annual holiday, walking around the castle grounds going 'crabbing' on the rocks and most of all, the tramway up the hill.
Mon Jun 30 09:51:21 2008
George, Singapore
Wish i could afford to visit again since i was last there in 03. I am still wearing the jacket with the Wales Red Dragon bought there. Wishing all good weather
Wed Jun 11 08:55:26 2008
Nia & Marc - in Wellington, NZ
Just checking in on our round the world trip. See you all in November. Pob hwyl.
Mon Jun 9 11:06:07 2008
susan b from advance nc usa
your town looks beautiful - hope to visit one day soon
Mon May 5 20:08:14 2008
Bill
My wife is from Aberystwyth, and I have enjoyed a couple of visits there. It is a place I wish I could visit more frequently, with its history and small town feel.
Thu Apr 24 09:49:37 2008
Pete, Los Angeles
Les G Jenkins, Annan ScotlandI was bred in aber in the forties, my parents had the newsagent and sweets shop on the corner of bridge st and south rd. those were the good old days! i look at the webcam most days to keep touch with aber, and visit at least once a year to see old faces.Thu Mar 13 15:56:03 2008 I remember that shop. My parents raised Tony and I for a few years in a flat just up Bridge St on the same side.
Sun Apr 20 19:28:41 2008
Sally Webb Colorado
According to my calculations the prom webcam is still four hours out, it should currently be saying 17:37 not 13:37. Otherwise it's great to have a window on the world in Aber! Thanks.
Mon Apr 14 09:12:57 2008
Helen, Canada
My Mum, Dad and Sister are in Aber for our Nanny's birthday. (She would have been 101 on Saturday) They have just waved to me, I am in Canada! Hi Guys :o) Now off to the Belle Vue for a warm up and a cup of tea.Thank you for the web cam. I am here every day,
Fri Apr 4 15:28:56 2008
Neil from Stourport
Hi George from Australia. I suggest you ask the same question again on bbc talkwales website called "Off The Lip". We'll be much better able to answer questions there. Summer isn't the surf season in Britain, but there may well be smallish swells.
Sun Mar 23 11:23:11 2008
Andrew Griffiths, ABER
I do like Aberystwyth, and "web cams", arn't they clever. I recently started using "computers" and find them quite fascinating. I spend alot of my time walking around Aberystwyth, when i should be working!! It's a lovely place and I like it very much.
Fri Mar 14 15:40:54 2008
Les G Jenkins, Annan Scotland
I was bred in aber in the forties, my parents had the newsagent and sweets shop on the corner of bridge st and south rd. those were the good old days! i look at the webcam most days to keep touch with aber, and visit at least once a year to see old faces.
Thu Mar 13 15:56:03 2008
David R from Manchester
Not too impressed with it as it's just a photo which refreshes occasionally. I found one for Tenby where you can see movement constantly which is much better.
Thu Mar 13 12:36:20 2008
George Wales
We are a family of surfers from Australia coming to Wales to surf and trace our family history. We are planning to come late June into July. Is this a good time of year for waves? What is the water temperature? What are the air temperature and weather conditions? Where is a good central location to stay by the sea with high quality accommodation and ammenities for Father and son surfers, wife non surfer and Grandparents non surfers? We appreciate any feedback ThanksGeorge
Tue Mar 11 14:53:06 2008
Liz Shrewsbury
Its great to see the winter tides, hope they dont damage anything or anyone, but fantastic to watch. Would love to see the waves at Borth and along the cliff line to Aberwenal.
Tue Mar 11 09:14:51 2008
Paul Upson from Basingstoke
Many happy times spent in Aberystwyth. I log on most days to see what I am missing. Such a great place.
Tue Mar 11 09:12:07 2008
Angela, Chepstow,
Oh Tim. I pity your poor wife. Denying her a sneaky romantic gesture because of your fear of being watched. Does it not bother you, the hundreds of students, residents and tourist that live on the seafront, and can just look out of the window at you. Then again, perhaps you should consider the above people and spare them your romantic gestures and save them for somewhere more appropriate.Me, I would happily snog my husband on the promenade, as it would invoke many happy memories of my years in Aberystwyth.Lighten up Tim, I'm sure many people would not give you a second glance.
Mon Mar 10 13:09:11 2008
David Mansfield
Looks as though you are feeling the full force of the gale sweeping Western UK today - you would need to be a brave soul indeed on that prom playing 'dodge the wave'.
Mon Mar 10 10:53:42 2008
Andy Dean
Another beautiful day in aber....
Mon Mar 10 10:53:26 2008
Jenny (Lime Candy)
Wow, I idly googled "aberystwyth webcam" and never expected there to actually be one!You're in my favourites now.I love Aberystwyth and will be visiting again over Easter.
Sun Mar 9 21:07:22 2008
teresa asquith
brilliant. thank you so much
Fri Mar 7 14:51:40 2008
Jay, London
On a work placement, I should be in ABER! first time I've seen the webcam.. what a great view!
Thu Mar 6 16:51:42 2008
Homesick in USA
Tim,I don't think anyone really wishes to spy on you or your wife. Really,one cannot make out individual faces. I love to look at the Aber webcams every day, it comforts me to see the familar sights of home.
Fri Feb 29 14:31:22 2008
Tim, Aberystwyth
Isn't it terrible when public spaces lose the potential for offering the fleeting private moment... I'll never again look to sneak a romantic moment with my wife on one of our walks along the promenade -- not with the knowledge that cameras are watching. such a lovely spot in the world... stripped of its romance by big brother. a crying shame.
Thu Feb 28 09:56:11 2008
Jo Pharoah , Rugby
It looks good. I too would love to see a Ynyslas webcam. Would like to see your Aber webcam 'live' tho -
Thu Feb 21 10:20:06 2008
Benny, London
Pure magic day by the looks of it!
Mon Feb 11 12:26:35 2008
Roger,Dinmore
Soo good to see Aber's prom again. Sea state is so exciting. Can't wait to come again!
Mon Feb 4 08:15:30 2008
lynne cook, caerphilly
I love checking out the webcams in Aberystwyth, my daughter is in University there, so it's nice to see how the weather is!
Fri Feb 1 15:03:03 2008
Renate from Pemberton, Canada
My warm memories are refreshed - abt. 40 years ago, we lived on S. Marine Terrace for a couple of years - what a setting, even in the wildest winter storm which, at times, sprayed our windows! much love to Beryl and Raymond Stephens of "Grongar" - 'til we meet again.
Wed Jan 9 09:25:57 2008
William Ellis-Jones from Southport
I'm 89 yrs...mother born Ysbyty Cynfynchildhood holidays in Aber. Still visit once a year to keep my Welsh going...no Welsh here! Keep the lens clean on that wonderful webcam!
Wed Jan 9 09:23:48 2008
Jenkins Carmarthen
Great cam but the camera has shifted and all you can see is sky!!
Thu Nov 8 13:52:14 2007
Brent ,Australia
I recently visited Mid Wales and North Wales and stayed with my Auntie Rosa and my relatives for 4 days. I have not been back to wales for 40 years since I emigrated to Perth Western Australia.My wife and I had such a great time staying in Aber visiting the places I used to go as a young boy. My Auntie works at the Arts centre and is known by many locals. I shall return again one day, it's such a wonderful place.
Wed Oct 24 16:38:19 2007
Wendy Vickers, Cannock, Staffs
Just returned from a lovely week at Ynyslas-have been going there since I was a few months old and I'm nearly 52 now!!! So many memories of Borth and Aberystwyth over the years-even had my honeymoon there!! Don't know another beach that compares with Ynyslas. Love to look at the Promenade webcam-takes me back to my childhood! Till the next time...
Wed Oct 24 15:11:05 2007
John Anstey-Maggs Portsmouth
I was the dj at the glengower every fri sat night:)- will be in skolars in a few hours - can't wait, then downies for an admiral:)
Thu Oct 18 12:13:42 2007
Hazel, Scotland
Love and miss the place so much. So I look at the web daily. Hi to the family xx c u soon xx
Wed Oct 17 09:16:50 2007
Fatboy Dave from Manchester
Oh the pier how I miss working in you. The banter in the inn with students and locals was great. I worked there between 2000-03 and if you were one of the ones I gave a pressure stamp to in an inappropriate place I apologise ;o)
Tue Oct 16 11:57:00 2007
Pete, Los Angeles.
Clock appears to be going crazy. Time here is 2140hrs.
Fri Oct 12 09:23:59 2007
Eleni Ioannidou from Greece
I miss Aber every October...
Thu Oct 11 09:30:49 2007
Serkanpirti from Turkey
I love this webcam! I am coming back to Aber on 12th, Friday. Can't wait to get there and meeting up with my son and fiancee! Such a wonderful place.
Tue Oct 9 09:22:43 2007
Roger, Dinmore
Actually, the Prom cam loses minutes a day. Currently it's about 27mins slow which is surprising as it must surely be computer triggered....? 8-10-07 07.31hrs
Mon Oct 8 07:47:31 2007
Pete, Los Angeles.
Finally, the clock has been fixed. Now I know that I'm in the right time zone again!
Thu Oct 4 08:46:46 2007
Mom from East Anglia
I check out the webcam because my daughter is in Aber at Uni.I think it is great but sooooo wish it was not so far behind...for instance right now the prom cam is almost 5 hours out and nothing I do this end will change that.
Mon Oct 1 11:33:23 2007
Deanne S., USA
My husband is from Wales and took me on a trip there. I fell in love with it. I check all the web cams I can find almost daily to get me through until we can move. Absolutely beautiful!!
Sun Sep 30 10:58:37 2007
Lindsey, Wolverhamton
I love 2 look at the webcam, I'm down clarach loads. Love it!!!
Sat Sep 29 09:58:40 2007
Ruby H, Mid Wales
Great web cam just wish there was more sun than rain to be seen!!
Sun Sep 23 09:54:46 2007
Niala Curepe Trinidad
You can take the girl out of Aber but you can't take Aber out of the girl!Cheers.
Wed Sep 19 13:15:26 2007
Sandie in Birmingham
Brill idea.We have a son at uni,so like other parents it helps! Also love to view cams on Wirral when I'm feeling homesick & missing the beaches.(Sad eh!) Thanks & keep them going.
Wed Sep 27 09:14:03 2006
Bob Bleakley
Brill, love Aberystwyth.
Sun Jul 23 20:17:03 2006
Mark in New South Wales
Wow - I'm really missing that Aber' summer feeling. Australia just isn't the same (especially not now it's Winter here! -5 degrees right now!). Look out for dolphins!
Fri Jun 16 15:24:15 2006
Ros Curtis
My work collegue told me she was going to Borth this weekend, my daughter Joanna is a Zoology student, so had to use this to deliver her some goodies, missing her, love to visit Aber, especially the castle, looking for somewhere special to stay when Jo graduates next year, any suggestions, Rosx
Thu Mar 16 21:55:07 2006
sal from egypt
i lived in aber for seven years i love it and the people are very nice
Fri Mar 3 01:33:17 2006
Tim Davies Aberystwyth
My Name is Tim Davies I attend a College in Oswestry. I am from Aber. I have lived in Wales for 19 years and have many friends there. What I like about Wales is the stunning Countryside and Coastline . I also went to school in Wales. I will be returning to Aber in the Spring at the end of my College Course.
Wed Feb 15 11:57:22 2006
Patrick C. Williams from The University of Montana
Syniad gwych,
Diolch yn fawr!
Hwyl!
Tue Jan 17 21:23:28 2006
Tom S, Mongolia, ex-Aber
Just before leaving work over here, I try to remember to check what the morning is like back in Aber via the webcam and an 8 hour time difference. Nice to know that every time the image changes maybe it's Mum or Dad driving along the Prom in the distance. Mongolia is landlocked and the sea is one of the things you start to miss (along with constant water pressure and civilised roads...). Will be back there in Jan to see the real thing again.
Hey Chris in China - Not in Beijing are you, if so fancy a nostalgic beer sometime? Will be passing through in early Jan and mid Feb.
Thu Dec 22 10:30:04 2005
Gemy-Lou, London
Aber is such a lovely place and i'm missing being there so much since moving so far away. I will hopefully be back in the future to reminisce about and relive all the good times me and my friends had there!
Wed Aug 31 17:57:06 2005
Charles from Linz, Austria
At the moment we are visited by our friends from Penrhiwnewydd, Penrhyncoch, Aber. Last year we were hosted by our friends and we loved Aber, the University, its library, the beaches, constitution hill, also Rummers bar, half way inn, the atmosphere, the climate and the people over there. My family and I hope to be back soon. It is nearly the most beautiful place in the world with an excellent climate, although our friends always tell us it is raining. The webcams show they are exaggerating.
Mon Aug 8 19:41:06 2005
Emlyn Griffiths from Tanygroes
I like the Aber webcam, but how often does the picture change. The one in New Zealand changes every 15 seconds. Thank you, Emlyn.
Hi Emlyn. Thanks for your message. The webcam is set to refresh every 5 minutes. Mid Wales Web Team
Thu Jul 28 07:17:17 2005
George Stothard, London
Bill from Mold: yes, students still kick the bar! I graduated in 1997 and looking at the web cam really brings back such wonderful memories: drunken, melancholic strolls along the beach on balmy summer nights, hectic storms in the winter and an enduring charm - charm in the people, the unspoilt architecture, the unpredicatable water quality in the sea (either crystal clear or bright green) - all in all a stunningly charming place. Can't wait to retire there in thirty years!
Wed Jun 8 16:18:19 2005
Hannah J from Milano
Why did I move to Milano!!!! Ciao to everybody in Aber. Great webcam.
Sun Feb 13 12:59:31 2005
Kirsty, Holland
A nice reminder of how dull it can be in Wales, but when the nice weather comes, it's well worth the wait!! I can't wait to get back there in September...!!!
(Submitted on a cold and rainy morning in January 2005! Mid Wales Web Team)
Fri Jan 28 15:00:58 2005
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