Blaenau Ffestiniog - Hopes for the Future

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Study into rural emigration from a north Wales town.

A look at life in the town of Blaenau Ffestiniog in north Wales. Has a discussion on the future of the town as percieved by two young locals and the possibilities of rural emigration. They approach the subject from two different viewpoints - one hopes to stay in the town while the other is looking to leave after finishing school.
From: The Real World Rural Poverty
First Broadcast : 18 July 2000

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Economic activity, Settlements, Tourism, Urban renewal

Keywords : Regeneration, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Snowdonia, Rural decline, Rural towns,

Notes : Clip on how a town in decline can be redeveloped. Tied in to rural/ industrial decline. Use own area as contrasting area or use in local studies in Blaenau Ffestiniog. Explore the effect of the recent economic downturn on life in Blaenau currently - in what ways would this make emigration more likely now than in 2000 when this was filmed? Investigate rural towns like Blaenau - what is their long term future?

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