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Colwyn Bay Colwyn Bay (Welsh: Bae Colwyn) is a town in Conwy, North Wales. It is a seaside resort, on the coast of the Irish Sea. The A55 road cuts through it. The town's population is approximately 30,000. Attractions Attractions in Colwyn Bay include its pleasure pier and Welsh Mountain Zoo. Colwyn Bay hosted the National Eisteddfod in 1910, 1947 and 1995. Famous People Famous people from the town include Monty Python star Terry Jones, two-time James Bond actor Timothy Dalton and Big Breakfast presenter Paula Yates, who famously had relationships with Sir Bob Geldof and Michael Hutchence of INXS. Also, DJ John Peel and soap star William Roache, who plays Ken Barlow in Coronation Street, attended Rydal Penrhos, a private school in the town, and MP Alun Michael attended a grammar school. Schools Eirias high school, situated in Colwyn Bay, North Wales, has approximately 1500 pupils and over 90 teachers and staff. The school's name is derived from its location, the grounds of Eirias Park. Its modern facilities include up-to-date science laboratories, modern computing facilities, and a high-speed school internet network over a T3 line. The current headmaster is Clive Hampton, who strictly enforces the schools dress code of a maroon jumper emblazoned with the Eirias crest on it, black trousers/skirt, a white shirt and a tie with black, maroon and silver stripes. Awards The school has been recognized by several externally validated national awards, including the WSSA School Award, Most Improved School, European Curriculum Award, Recognition of Quality Award, School Curriculum Award, Award of Community Service Excellence and the prestigious awards and subsequent re-awards of Charter Mark and Investor in People status. Notable alumni Famous ex-pupils include:
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