Bala
The town of Bala has many websites associated with it and so here they are, gathered together in the same place.
Bala Lake Railway
http://www.bala-lake-railway.co.uk
This is the railway's official web site and contains the cost of fares, train timetable, pictures of the locomotives and information about local places to stay. The pages are all in English.
Visit Bala
http://www.visitbala.org/
This is the offical tourism site for Bala and Penllyn and it's packed with information on activities, accommodation, attractions and the essential basics.
Suggested by Melanie Williams
Bala Rugby Club
http://www.clwbrygbibala.co.uk/
Find out what the local rugby club are up to on their bilingual website.
Bala Catamaran Club
http://www.balacatamaranclub.org.uk
A Race Calendar, results from the past year, Latest News and the club's History are all here, in English and on a rather stark white background in an uninspiring lay-out. Read at your peril.
Bala Sailing Club
http://www.balasc.org.uk
The Events section is packed with future attractions and there's details of accommodation near the lake and how to join this sailing club. Lots of colourful pictures in the Gallery and information about learning to race. The whole site is in English.
Bala & District Motor Club Ltd
http://www.balamotorclub.co.uk/
Plenty of car graphics on this English-language site about local motorsports. Select from the left-hand menu to see the club's details and officials and to find out all about different rallies. The News section is unchanged since 2002.
BLDSA Llyn Tegid
http://www.bldsa-bala-swim.co.uk
This minimalistic website promotes the annual British Long Distance Swimming Association (BLDSA) Open Water Swim at Llyn Tegid. This year's application form is available, as are the Rules, previous record times and winners. There are no graphics used; it's a load of lists.
The Bala Challenge
http://www.abercelyn.co.uk/bc.htm
The Bala Challenge is a charity walk around Bala Lake with the sole purpose of raising money for good causes. There are Rules and Advice available, and contact details for more information.
Bala in Snowdonia
http://www.bala-snowdonia.co.uk
An English-language site promoting tourist attractions around Llyn Tegid. Accommodation, shops and eateries are listed here, but there isn't much to look at, really.
Canolfan Tryweryn National Whitewater Centre
http://www.ukrafting.co.uk
This is a colourful site, packed with graphics and offering Video Clips, a list of TV programmes the Centre has featured on and a guide to training. If you're looking to improve your kayaking and canoeing skills, or gain professional qualifications, then you may well have an interest in this site.
Bala Town FC
http://www.balatownfc.co.uk
Follow the town's thriving football club, the 2008-9 Cymru Alliance league champions.
Suggested by James Jones, Liverpool.
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