Interview with Christine James by David Phillips (Age Connects North Wales Central), talking about her connection to Rhyl, a town she has lived in for 20 years and has had connection with throughout her life. Some focus is given on the 2013 flood.

00:00–01:14 Christine recalls her father‑in‑law’s wartime (Second World War) communications work in Bournville, Birmingham, including operating from home with a radio mast installed.

01:14–03:52 She describes her husband Jeff’s childhood meningitis during a holiday in Aberystwyth, his long recovery, and the dedicated nurse who cared for him.

03:52–05:39 Christine reflects on Jeff’s later life, their marriage, his intelligence, and his death in 2012, as well as her own lasting attachment to Wales.

05:39–07:17 She recounts their early years living in rural Merionethshire, adjusting from city life, befriending an Irish priest, and settling into village life.

07:17–10:01 Christine outlines moves to Trawsfynydd and then Dyffryn Ardudwy, her work in a local hotel, and eventually returning to the Midlands before retiring to Rhyl.

10:01–21:33 Christine recounts her experience during the 2013 Rhyl floods: the sudden breach at Garford Road, rising water, loss of power, her rescue with her dog, and the emotional aftermath, especially seeing ruined family photographs in skips. She praises community support and improved sea defences.