llanferres news & views june 09
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June edition of the magazine for the community of Llanferres, N WalesTRANSCRIPT
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NEWS & VIEWS
ISSUE 131June 2009
Llanferres
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Welcome
Welcome to the June edition ofNews & Views.
Thanks to the support of ouradvertisers and the CommunityCouncil we’ve invested in a newcolour printer in the last couple ofmonths, which has enabled us toinclude more full colour. We hope youthink it’s an improvement.
We’ve included an idea for a monthlybook swap in this month (page 4).This is an open invitation to anyonewho is interested in reading andwants to share their books (not quitethe mobile library, but there’s asocial side too!)
Thanks to Ian Robinson again for thefront page photograph.
Please note that the next edition willcover both July and August, therewill not be a separate August edition,so please send in any relevantinformation for both months.
Paul & Siobhan
THE DRUID INN, LLANFERRESA warm welcome, great food and roaring log fires in winter.
Tel: 01352 [email protected]
Come and catch up with yourfriends and neighbours andenjoy a drink at the pub.
Sun terrace at the rear andheated smoking shelteravailable.
Excellent en-suite rooms.
MISSING CATHave you seen our all black femalecat who has been missing sinceSunday 24 May?
Tiddly Puss is quite an old ladyand rarely leaves the back garden- its not like her to go very far. Shehas arthritis and is almost blind.She wears a black & white collar,with name tag and bell. We aredesperate for news of her.The Gothorp Family - Tel 810566
Baby SittingNeed a baby sitter?
Why not give Eleanor a ringon:
0791 904 6818
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Birthdays this month
Rebecca Eyre on 5th JuneZac Atherton-Collins who will be 16 on 7th JuneBrianna Hodge who will be 12 on 11th JuneEbony Guitton who will be 7 on 12th JuneLeah Eyre who will be 8 on 13th JuneJune Healy on 14th JuneKim Madigan who will be 15 on 15th JuneDoll Collins on 20th JuneMike Eyre on 20th JuneLuis Prtak on 21st JuneDaniel Philipson on 25th June
Happy Birthday to the following
If you would like a birthday or special announcement included in News &Views please send the details to : [email protected] 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SL
CONGRATULATIONSTO GLYN JELLEY
on passing his final examinationand qualification for the
Institute of Chartered Accountants,and reaching the professional stage
of the A.C.A.
Best wishes for thefuture fromDAD, MUM, FAMILY ANDFRIENDS.
LLANFERRES BOOK CLUBHere’s a new idea open to anyone in
the community.
If you like reading - anything fromMills and Boon to Dostoyevski why
not come along to a regularbook swap
First date: Thursday 18th June7.30p.m. at 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres
The idea is; everyone brings along abook or books they have enjoyedand would not mind lending. Youcan then spend a pleasant hour orso browsing through all the booksothers have brought along, takeaway up to five to read - thenreturn them at the next event.
Entry fee - £1 which includes a glassof wine or a cup of tea/coffee.
All welcome
WELCOME
A warm welcome toPaul & Jeanette Bedson and family
who have just moved into10 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres
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Need any sewing work done?Curtains,Valances, Pelmets, Blinds, Cushions,
Clothing alterations
Give Barbara a call on01352 810485
Our guest speaker in May was Kevin Pratt with his topic "The BulbYear". Explaining his fascination with bulbs from early childhood, MrPratt now grows over 10,000 bulbs in his garden 30ft X 30ft. As bulbsare planted at different depths and flower in different seasons this isintensive growing. In an excellent range of slides starting with snow-drops and finishing with a range of hardy cyclamen, Mr Pratt's greatestpassion is the range of over 50 species of fritillarias of which, perhaps, 10- 12 species were particularly special. After his talk members are morethan eager to tackle growing more than daffodils and tulips.
SHOW UPDATE:- If anyone is wanting to have a stall at the ANNUALSHOW ON 5th SEPTEMBER please contact either the Show Secretaryor myself.
The next meeting will be on Monday June 8th when Anthony Normanwill give an illustrated talk entitled "Climbers".
Annual Subscription is still only £4 and visitors pay £1 per meeting and,as usual, are most welcome.
On Saturday June 13th, 10am to 4pm, as part of Denbighshire Country-side Biodiversity week, those members who are helping create a wildlifegarden at Loggerheads Country Park will be on hand to talk about, andperhaps help to encourage, a wildlife haven in your garden.Hon Show Secretary Hon SecretaryDavid Jones Mrs Joan AlmondÉ 01352 810511 É 01352 810808
Llanferres Parish Gardening Club
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Community Council NewsCommunity CouncilMeeting 14th May 2009
Apologies: All Councillors werepresent
Chairman`s Report Cllr John Al-mond presented his 2008/2009 Reportwhich highlighted the achievementsand frustrations of the Council`s workduring the year.The Chairman thanked County Coun-cillor Christine Evans for her supportand expressed his appreciation of thework of the Community Councillors.Cllr Almond also thanked the membersof the public for their attendance.Cllr Rob Armstrong proposed a vote ofthanks to Cllr John Almond.
Election of the Chairman: Cllr JohnAlmond was electedElection of the Vice Chairman:Cllr David Jones was elected
Meeting open to the Public.There are still delays in the finalising ofcontractual details in relation to Mae-shafn Playing Field. Mr Bob Barton hasbeen granted an extension until June30th to complete the expenditure of themembers priority fund.Concerns were again raised about thedevelopment at Park House, Logger-heads. This matter is ongoing, hav-ing been referred to the CountyPlanning Department.The Minutes of the last meeting on 9thApril were accepted and signed.
Matters Arising Highwaysmatters, ongoing. The Hedgerow atBryn Ffynnon still requires cutting.
There is to be a reduction in someCounty Council hedge cutting servic-es by cutting only once a year. Grassand hedge cutting on dangerousbends will be prioritised.
Following Cllr Christine Evans` tour ofthe local roads with the Highways Of-ficer, maintenance work has been un-dertaken on the roads and ditches inMaeshafn.
The Village Hall heating is in full work-ing order and refurbishment of the toi-lets has been completed.
"Meet the County Council Chairmanand Staff" was attended by the Chair-man and the Clerk.Feedback:-The most recent Estyn re-port on the County Education Depart-ment has yet to be made public.It was accepted that there had been alack of consultation over the MobileLibrary situation.
The Trading Standards Department(01824 706057) are very concernedabout the "get rich quick" financialscams that are in operation at present.Councillors who had attended the re-cent Planning Training meetings hadfound them very useful.
Risk Assessment the CommunityCouncil`s External Auditor requiresthat the Council should undertake anannual risk assessment as part of asystem of internal control.
The assessment includes:- FinancialMatters, the condition of any assets,Record keeping and Members`
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Responsibilities. The document wasaccepted for completion and will beacted upon next month.
Requests for Financial Assistance Acopy of MADRA News was receivedwith a request for assistance with itspublication costs. £75 was agreed.Voluntary Services Council, £10Council Insurance Premium £1190-46
Planning Matters:21/2009/0165/PF Erection of a Re-placement Dwelling, Pen BarrasLodge, Forestry Road. Refused byDenbighshire County Council.
21/2008/1345/PF: Conservatory atPentre Cerrig Mawr: Granted
21/2009/0072/PF Gas storage atColomendy Centre for Outdoor Educa-tion: Granted.
Bracken Hill,Maeshafn: Following asite meeting councillors had no objec-tion to the proposal.Maeshafn Playing Field:No further progress to be reported.
Standing Orders: The new documentwas discussed . With amendments, itwas adopted.
The Management Committee of theMaeshafn Playing Field will be:For the Council:-Cllr John Almond andCllr Peter WilliamsFor MADRA:- David Scruton, AlanClinton, Julie Lawton, Gilly Walker andMaureen Hill.
Correspondence Discussionsare ongoing re the acquisition by theCouncil of the field adjacent to YsgolBro Famau.The Logging Group Collecting and cut-ting now in progress for delivery of logsfor September burning. Cost will be£35 for approx. half a ton. ContactDavid Scruton on 810465 to order.£30 of the £35 will be donated to sup-port designated charities which includeMaeshafn Playing Field, LlanferresPlaying Field, Hope House and Cross-roads. Purchasers of logs may nomi-nate the charity that receives themoney, otherwise it is shared equally.Mrs Dillon, Council Clerk will attend theSociety of Council Clerks Conference.One Voice Wales, correspondence re-ceived and members to be advised rewebsite access.
Matters brought to Councillor`s atten-tion Garden waste has beenthrown on the grassed area at theentrance to Cae Derwen. Councillor`shope that there will be no repetition ofthis action.
The lack of a road sign at Pen y Coedroad, Pant Du, is causing someconfusion. The Highways Departmentwill be consulted.
The next meeting will be on Thursday,June 11th.
David Jones Vice Chairman
Community Council News
LATE NEWSPlanning permission has beengranted on the Glebe Field inLlanferres, more details to follow.
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MTH Preservations LtdBuilding and Maintenance Contractors
Tim HealyTel: 01352810264Mob: 07786444461Email: [email protected]
A Huge Thank you to all who supported in any way (Donations, Raffle Prizes,Tickets) our fundraising dance in the village hall on May 2nd.
As well as having a brilliant evening, we managed to raise a staggering£808.26 For Nightingale House Hospice..
Special thanks go to all our helpers who we couldn't have managed without,Alan From ‘Resound’ and Colin for the fabulous music, and to Jim & Julie asalways for their continued support .
The Healy Family are aiming to raise£5000 this year for The Hospice andJune and friends will be doing TheLadies Midnight Walk In WrexhamOn 27th June.
If you would like to sponsor her orfollow our progress log on toHttp://www.Justgiving.Com/Healy
Thanks Again
TIM, JUNE & TOM
50’s night
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Sunday Services for June
7th Holy Communion for Trinity Sunday14th Family Service21st Holy Communion28th Holy Communion (modern language)
All services begin at 10 a.m.
Fun in the GardenWe are holding our usual fund-raising event on Saturday 13th June at 19Cae Gwyn (Patrick & Daryl Austin) from 12 o’clock to about 4 o’clock.There will be a finger buffet lunch, plenty of garden games,entertainment by ‘Sus’, a Magician, and much more. The proceeds willbe shared between the Church and Harvest Mission for Orphans inVisakhapatnam, India. Tickets: £5 adults, £2 children from Church, TheRotary Club of Mold or Patrick & Daryl (810611). Children particularlywelcome.
Church News
TY HIR HOLIDAY COTTAGETy Hir, Maeshafn
Cottage in Maeshafn.To accommodate 2 adults
Attached to the owners home, thistraditional Welsh long cottage hasbeen fully refurbished during 2008.
Enquiries to Mrs C Moore: 01352 810685View online:
www.hoseasons.co.uk/cottages(Property code W7524)
RELIABLE LOCAL
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Bathrooms * Showers * WCsSinks * Washing MachinesOutside Taps * Radiators
Leak Repairs
For a free estimate call Ian on
01352 771376Mobile: 07775 618 953
No job too small
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1st Mon2nd Tue Bowls Club3rd Wed4th Thu W.I. Meeting5th Fri6th Sat
7th Sun Holy Communion Service 10a.m.Himalayan Balsam Working Party
8th Mon Gardening Club Meeting9th Tue Bowls Club10th Wed11th Thu Community Council Meeting12th Fri13th Sat Fun In the Garden Event14th Sun Family Church Service 10a.m.15th Mon Playing Field AGM 7.30p.m.16th Tue Bowls Club17th Wed18th Thu Book Swap 7.30p.m.19th Fri20th Sat
21st Sun Holy Communion Service 10a.m.Himalayan Balsam Working Party
22nd Mon23rd Tue Bowls Club24th Wed25th Thu26th Fri
27th Sat Ysgol Bro Famau Summer FairNightingale House Midnight Walk
28th Sun Holy Communion Service 10a.m.29th Mon30th Tue OAP Day Trip to Southport; Bowls Club
June Diary Dates
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C A F F I F L O R E N C ELoggerheads
Job vacancies : Front of House
Do you love good food and would like to work in a busy, funenvironment in wonderful country park setting?
We have vacancies for permanent and seasonal/weekend staff.
If you are interested in a permanent position please call us or send us anapplication form.
If you are looking for weekend/seasonal work we are holding an open eveningon Tuesday 2nd June. Please come along at 5.30pm to find out more. It willhelp if you check out the job description in advance and bring along acompleted application form. Job descriptions and forms are available on lineat www.caffiflorence.co.uk/jobs or telephone 01352 810397
For inspiration visit www.artisanconservatories.co.uk
Tim GriffithsSales & DesignTel: 07736 544 736or (01352) 758484Email:[email protected]
New Bus Timetables from May 18th
Changes include : Monday to SaturdayLlanferres to Mold : the 12-14 Service runs each day, the next Service now at 14-14Mold to Llanferres : the 12-50 Service runs each dayLlanferres to Ruthin : additional Services at 09-03 and 13-03 dailyRuthin to Llanferres : an additional Service at 12-00 daily, next Service now at 14-00
Bus Timetable Enquiries: Denbighshire County Council 01824 706968 Flintshire County Council 01352 704035
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Llanferres’ W.I.May meeting
Our Meeting was held in the VillageHall on the 7th.May 2pm.
In the Chair-President Mrs Maureen Hill
Apologies-Mesdames Shaw, Headley, Parry,Cook and P.Jones.
It is unfortunate that manymembers were absent due to illnessand business matters etc.
This meeting was to discuss ourResolutions for year. Mrs.Hill isdelegate for four WI's and gave herreport from the Agenda Conferenceheld in Council Chambers CountyHall.
Mr. Geoff Critchley- MasterBeekeeper was our speaker for theevening and a lively debate washeld. He reminded us that the veryexistence of us all was at risk if ourpollinating Honey Bees were wipedout.
They are already being attackedaround the world by a particularlyvirulent pest or disease. We need tourge HM Government to increasefunding for research into BeeHealth.
After this discussion and votemembers were reminded that at ourguest meeting in July members willhave their small paintings of localscenes judged by our guests soplease give a good display!
This is a special Year for LlanferresW.I. 1929 - 2009 80 Years !!
We have been awarded a BirthdayCertificate by CLWYD-FLINTFederation of Women's Institutes.
Tea Hostess's were Mrs. BerylHughes and Mrs. Gwen Rogers.
Maureen Hill.
Llanferres W.I.
A.C.S.WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES
Professional, reliable serviceTelephone: 01352 750342Mobile: 07933 803 972Email: [email protected]:28 Parc HendyMoldCH7 1TH
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C A F F I F L O R E N C ELoggerheads
A great place to eat and drink
Open everyday 10am – 5pm
coffee
lunches
afternoon tea
snacks
ice cream
evening dinner with live music • cookery workshops• private functions • children’s birthday parties
Check out our web site for more details of our specialevents
fresh • local • seasonal • homemade
www.caffiflorence.co.uk01352 810397 email [email protected]
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Monthly Recipe from CAFFI FLORENCEBlackcurrant jam
We will soon be into soft fruit season and so we thought we wouldshare our recipe for the delicious blackcurrant jam we make to servewith scones. Making jam is easy and if you haven't done it beforeblackcurrant is good to start with as it sets well.
Ingredients600 grams of fresh or drained blackcurrants400 grams of granulated sugar100 ml water.
MethodAdd the blackcurrants to the pan with the water and simmer gentlyuntil soft. Add sugar and heat gently until dissolved. Boil rapidly untilsetting point is reached. Remove scum and jar.
Testing for setThe easiest way to test for setting is using a sugar thermometer.Setting point is reached at 105C or 220F assuming sufficient sugar andpectin are present.If you don't have a thermometer, it is possible to test using the saucermethod. This involves putting a saucer into the fridge before you startmaking the jam. When you think you may have reached setting pointadd a small blob of jam onto the saucer and leave to cool slightly. Ifsetting point has been reached, wrinkles will appear as you run yourfinger through the jam.
Preparing JarsClean jars are essential to prevent bacterial growth during storage.Jars should be washed and then stood upside down in a warm ovenset to 160C, 325F. This will sterilise the jars and ensure they are warmand don't crack as you add the hot jam or chutney. Jars should bewell filled, as there will be some shrinkage during cooling.If using wax disks place on top immediately and addcellophane once cool. If using screw top jars addimmediately.
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Week 5:Saturday 29th November -Saturday 6th December.
Off to Maputo via Jo’burg. As Ihave a Diners card I could get intothe Premier lounge and had myfirst hot shower for 8 days- brilliantI felt clean at last. I love Jo'burgairport they have a smokers loungewith a bar and TV and it is civi-lised. Christopher lost his luggageby the time we arrived in Maputo.The examining team from Kenyawith were held up with aeroplaneproblems in Lilongwe. They werethe main exam organisers, so thenext day I set off with Dr Mapasseto sort out the patients for theMembership exam.
The amount of rubbish in thestreets was awful and the beggingtroublesome but otherwise the ho-tel was fine - 3 star, clean and agood breakfast. The whole weekwas good, the exams ran well, most-ly, but I was not happy about theformat. We had sterling help fromKirsty Muir from the EdinburghCollege, Margaret Bean ex of thecollege to help with the organiza-tion. Ruth, my daughter, arrivedon the Sunday for the week andwent off on safari to Kruger park,just over the border in South Africawith 2 Canadian orthopaedic sur-geons who had come to help with
the orthopaedic workshop and theFellowship exams in orthopaedics.I ran my usual Train the Examin-ers meeting, the standard is notbad but there are still too manysurgeons who like to hear their ownvoices. The Membership exams hada good pass rate and at last we arebeing more particular about thestandard in the Fellowship exams.
A lovely end to the week – I got apresent from the COSECSA councilas they all knew I'm at last, retir-ing! Bless me if Professor JimmyJames didn't give a short citationfor me - I gave his when he got hisHonorary Fellowship of the Edin-burgh College 6 years ago, so allsquare. The only irritating note mylaptop was stolen from the hotelroom on the Wednesday after I hadfinished using it for the exams. Ispent an interesting 9 hours over 2days in Maputo police stations try-ing to get a report, so I can claim onmy insurance.
I returned home after an interest-ing 5 weeks. I felt that the troublesin Africa far out weigh anything wehave in the UK so the credit crunchand the closing of Woolworth’s hasleft me unmoved. I shall miss allinvolved with Urolink but feel Ihave done my best and I am happyto leave younger people like Jaiminto help out in future.
The diary of Christine Evans’ last ever Urolink tripto Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique 2008
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The singles gained theirrevenge in another thrill-ing (honest) match.
The first half was a veryclose encounter (of the0-0 kind), but thingswent downhill for themarried after that, assuperior fitness began totell.The final 6-1 scoreline to the singlesshowed their goal-scoring touch wasslightly better too.
Playing for the Singles team were TomHealy, Richard Hughes, JacArmstrong, Max Griffiths, AlCatherall and Gareth Jagaurd.
In the Married team were Rog-er Llywelyn, Barry Roberts,Simon Lovell, Gary Buckett,Paul Gothorp and Tom Hall‘guesting’ in goal. DannyLaFlamme also came on assubstitute as legs began totire, giving a valuable boost to theMarrieds.
Four goal hero Max Griffiths was Manof the Match with a superb display offinishing that the married’s defence
could only stand backand admire (mainly be-cause they werekna****ed).
The one goal scored bythe Marrieds camefrom Roger Llywelyn,finishing a superbteam effort.
On the singles team, Jac Armstrongnetted the 2 goals in addition to Max’sfour.
Sportsmanship prevailed in a matchwith no referee and there were nomajor injuries on this occasion either,as both teams managed to kick theball more than each other.
A deciding fixture is planned beforethe end of the summer when the 3match series will be won and lost.
Rumour has it, there has been at leastone hastily arranged divorce in thevillage since this match, the lengthssome other people will go to just to beon the winning team!
Married v Singles Take Two
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Tel: 01352 810841Mob: 07790 822603email: [email protected]
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The winning entry for thecaption competition is:
"Come on boys - tell mehonestly - does my "bum"look big in these ?????.”
Congratulations to JacquiAtlas for this excellentsuggestion. Your prizeawaits you in the Druid!Thank you to everyonewho entered - it was not aneasy choice - obviouslysome well developed senseof humours out there!
Caption competition
BRYNHYFRYD SCHOOL FAIRWednesday 8th July
6.30p.m.Car Boot * Various Stalls * Tug of War
...and much more
Come and join the fun and support the school
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Below:The waiting on staff take awell-earned break towards theend of the evening.
(L - R)Louis Carney,Brianna Hodge,Alabama Berry,Niamh Roberts,Emily Prtak andLizzy Gothorp(seated)
A.G.M.Due to a poor turn out the AGM has been rescheduled for
Monday 15th June at 7.30p.m. in the Village HallPlease make a special effort to attend as the Association needs
new members.If your children use the Park please do turn up to have your say
and help decide its future
Llanferres Playing Field AssociationCasino Night Update
Above: the sharp-suited croupierdeals anotherhand of poker toan expectantaudience.Right: The excite-ment of the lasthorse race wasalmost too muchfor some of thecrowd.The Playing Field committee would like to thank all who attended theCasino Night in April. A fun night was had by all and thanks go to Jim &Julie at the Druid for providing and staffing the bar and donating theproceeds, and for providing an excellent buffet. Thanks also to theexcellent waiting on staff and to the hard-working croupiers, door staffand raffle ticket sellers. Thank you to all who donated prizes too. In allover £1,600 was raised on the evening.
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Thank youCharity Attic Sale
Held at Loggerheads Country Park, Sunday May 17th.
THANK YOU so much for your kind donations and support.
In spite of the weather we enjoyed a most pleasant afternoon and with thegenerosity of our supporters, we collectively raised over £500.
The Charities involved were: St Berres Church, Diabetes Research, Tanza-nian Mission School, Cornerstone (for Young Adults with learning difficulties)and Llanferres Gardening Club.
Our grateful thanks also go to Mr Howard Sutcliffe (Officer for AONB) for hiskind permission, allowing us to hold this charity event in the Country Park.
Thank You
Christian Aidcollection
The total amountcollected across
the group ofparishes was
£1,407.46Thank you to Darylfor organising the
Llanferrescollection andthank you to
everyone who gaveso generously
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Llanferres 1/2 day Working parties
Sunday 7th June, Sunday 21st Juneand Sunday 5th July.
For details contact Dave Clough (810802)or Graham Harvey (810362)
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I was pleased, if not a bit surprised tobe voted as county councillor. For thefirst 5 months I had 3 other jobs, whichoff loaded slowly and then I completedmy last overseas trip to N.Iraq andSubsaharan Africa in 11 weeks in theAutumn, when I was completely awayfrom the area.
Since Christmas I have been only acouncillor and have been able to giveyou much more of my time to all thepeople and villages of this ward.There has been a steep learning curvewith numerous member developmentdays. I must have been to least 25,some useful, when I was taught aboutCorporate Manslaughter. Other as-pects of the council's work is not quiteso interesting!!!As far as the county council is con-cerned I am on the Social Servicesand Housing Scrutiny. This includes aTask and Finish group on HousingAdvice [which I chair] and Homeless-ness Forum.I was also appointed HomelessnessChampion as you know I have beendriving a soup kitchen regularly, aswell as visiting the Housing Associa-tions, the various Shelters mainly inRhyl.I am also on:Corporate Health CommitteeCorporate Parenting,Corporate Equality [Chair]Adult servicesRural transport Forum [chair]AONBHeather and HillfortsCoed Llandegla [chair]RAWP Quarry LiaisonCommunity Health Council, N.Walesand Denbighshire
I was honoured to be on the recentCEO appointments committeeLocal Issues.There were lengthy discussions aboutthe LDP in the Autumn of 2008I have driven around the parishes withthe previous and then the acting CEO,with Tim Towers of Highways twice,both last and this year to inspect theroads.Three trips with our local PC Paul Hol-mes to discuss crime.I have attended most community coun-cil meetings.There a few issues, from this lastmonth:We failed in the bid against the devel-opment of 5 houses on the Glebe fielddespite hard work for your communitycouncil, we were out witted and outknowledged by the clever property de-velopers.Despite phone calls and emails I amno nearer to getting the parking nearCadole sortedI have tried to answer all questionsabout issues from local people, suchas holes in the roads/parking, re hous-ing, repairs to housing, dangeroustrees, hedge and verge cutting, plan-ning problems, disputes about noiseand planning enforcement.I am now 4 weeks out from my ankleoperation I am mobile but not yet driv-ing I am now less on a high havingreduced the painkillers. I had excellenttreatment from Wrexham Maelor Hos-pital.You have an exceptionally good com-munity council and flourishing villages.I love visiting Llanferres, Maeshafnand Loggerheads.Christine Evans 22th May 2009
County Councillor's Report 2008/9 for Llanferres
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NewsDenbighshire Community Transport Scheme
(organised by W.R.V.S)This scheme is now in operation in our area again, and is available toprovide transport for older and less mobile members of the community,to and from their home, for:-
Appointments to see local Doctors, Dentists, Opticians Hospital visits to see family members Shopping Collecting prescriptions and pensions Library visits Social outings e.g."Derby and Joan Clubs"
However more volunteer drivers are needed to keep the schemegoing so if you are a car owner with a few hours to spare maybe youcould help?
For more details contact Olive Parry Tel.810 294or directly Mr Colin Hamnet, Hilltop Cottage.Tan y copa, Abergele.Tel.07714898608
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All to City & Guild standards
Ring Suzie on: 01352 810238 or07775 646378
· All types of sewing alterations undertaken.
· Including Rips, Zips, Tears & Soft Toy Repairs.
Patterns Made Too!
· Give Your Old Clothes A Make Over.
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or directly Mr Colin Hamnet, Hilltop Cottage.Tan y copa, Abergele.
Builder/Handyman L KHERE
· All building work· Plumbing· Painting & Decorating· Kitchen Fitting· Tiling etc.
All workconsidered
No job toosmall
D.J. Property Maintenance
Call Derek Whyteman on 01244 549905 or 0796 394 3588Email: [email protected]
Llanferres Senior Citizens.Llanferres OAP Welfare
This Year the Day Trip and meal for pensioners will be going toSouthport on Tuesday 30th June.
Bus will be Leaving Tyn Llan at 9am prompt. Picking up atMaeshafn, Tafarn y Gelyn, Loggerheads and Cadole as usual.If you are pensioner and would like to go please contact Sandra01352 810 305 [email protected],uk or Jenny 01352 810 229. Ifyou would like to come or accompany a friend and do not qualifyplease contact anyway as we usually have room for a small cost.Please try to come along; we are hoping to book the ScarisbrookeHotel for a meal again which is provided free from the Oap WelfareCommittee Funds -
ALL WE WANT IS SOME SUNSHINE !!
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Bro Famau News & Views
100 Club Winners100 CLUB APRIL 2009 DRAW 100 CLUB MAY 2009 DRAW1st Prize £35 Mrs Parry 1st Prize £35 John Almond2nd Prize £25 Ged Lomax 2nd Prize £25 Don McCorry3rd Prize £12 Ian Ackroyd 3rd Prize £12 Wendy Hollifield
Wednesday 3rd June PC Chris to visit InfantsTuesday 16th June Sports Day at LlanferresThursday 18th June Reserve Sport's DayMonday 29th June PC Chris to visit Y3/4Tuesday 30th June Induction Evening Nursery ParentsWednesday 1st July Induction DayFriday 3rd July Training Day TBCMonday 6th July- Wed 8th July Pentrellyncymer
Friday 17th July End of term
Dates for Your Diary
The Yummy WorldRivers made of chocolate sauce,
trees with yummy popcorn,the tree-trunks made of liquorice,
cakes in the shape of rocks!raining mini muffins,
paths made of sponge cakecoke cola fountains,
and gingerbread walls!if only our world was made of all this,
it would be great!
but with boring old water riversand same old leafy trees,
wooden tree trunks,and very hard rocks!raining cold water,
paths with mud,water fountainsand brick walls
our world is no fun at all! By Tarnia Grainger
This month, we have a poemfrom Tarnia Grainger, who isnow the Bro Famau section of theNews and Views’ poet - congratu-lations!However, there is always roomfor more poems, stories, pictures,jokes,achievements and anythingelse you want to share with thecommunity. If you do want to putsomething in you can email mevia [email protected] or handthem in at school.
Thanks!Lizzie
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It is good to discover that the cuckoois back in Llanferres. A lady tele-phoned me on 28th of April to say shehad heard one calling but it was notuntil the 12th of May that I heard itfor myself (although I had been awaythe previous week) and then it wasonly a single, but unmistakable, call.It is several years since I have heardone in Llanferres yet they frequentneighbouring areas so why they nor-mally shun ours is a mystery.
At this time of year some of our small-er lanes become lined in bridal whiteas the cow parsley comes into bloom.Here and there red campion, greatercelandine and herb Robert showthrough to make it look as though thelane has been scattered with confetti.
Cow parsley (Anthriscus sylvestris)rouses conflicting emotions amongstpeople - some (myself included) like tosee it as a harbinger of summer and avaluable source of nectar for insects,and others see it as an obnoxiousweed. Both points of view have legit-imacy. On a warm day in late May orearly June a stand of cow parsleymakes a brilliant sight and can humwith the sound of busy insects and theumbellate flowers can be liberallysprinkled with reddish-brown soldierbeetles. Its young leaves can be usedas a potherb or dried and used as aspicy seasoning for soups, stews oromelettes and the roots treated likeparsnips. A bright-green dye can beextracted from the leaves but it is notpermanent. It is known by some oth-
er names such as wild chervil, wildbeaked parsley, keck and QueenAnne's lace. It can be mistaken forhemlock and fool's parsley, both ofwhich are poisonous, so needs to betreated with caution although theyboth tend to flower a little later thancow parsley. It can be invasive, but itseldom spreads into neighbouringpasture fields as it is kept under con-trol by the young rosettes beinggrazed by rabbits, sheep or cattle. Itprefers disturbed soil but its seed isnot long lived, seldom surviving morethan one winter. However, in coun-tries where it is not native, but hasbeen introduced, such as Iceland andthe USA, it has become a considerablenuisance and proved difficult to con-trol.
What is the condition of our localRiver Alyn? Over the years thereseems to have been a falloff in thenumber of birds on the river. Dip-pers, pied wagtails and grey wagtailsare less common than they used to be.At one time I expected to see themevery time I went near the river butnow, although they are still there, Isee them much less frequently. Eventhe moorhens and mallards seem tobe down in numbers. The water looksclean but has the invertebrate lifereduced, making food less available tobirds, or is there some other cause?Or, perhaps I have just been unluckyin my sightings! What are other peo-ples impressions?
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1. In which Scottish city would you find Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile?
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3. Which European capital city has a name which is derived from a phrase meaning "black pool"?
4. What is the only American state that isnamed after an English county?
5. What is the most populated country inwhich English is an official language?
6. In which European country is thelongest land tunnel in the world?
7. Which British city is nicknamed the "city ofdreaming spires"?
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Village OrganisationsArchery Club - lan Logan, Tryfan, 17 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres Tel: 810627Badminton Club - Jane Clough Tel: 810802Bowling Club - Every Tuesday in the village hall, 7pm - 9pmContact Chris Griffiths Tel: 810853.Church - Rev. Jean Stephens, NSM, Noddfa, Pen y Fron Rd, Pantymwyn,CH7 5EF Tel: 01352 740037Rector's Warden - Josh Griffiths, Jontindale, Ruthin Road. Tel: 810853People's Warden - Mr. Brian Skelhorn 16 Cae Gwyn. Tel: 810422Clwydian Conservation Campaign - Pen y Chwareli, Pant Ddu Road,Nercwys CH7 4DDF.L.A.S.H. - Moira Bonar, Booking Officer Tel: 0791 063 0138Gardening Club - Mrs Joan Almond, 20 Cae Derwen, Llanferres.Tel: 810808Library (mobile) - Every 3rd week. Maeshafn, 9:40am- 10.10amTafam-y-Gelyn, 10.20-10.40am Llanferres Tyn Llan,10:45am -11:20amLlanferres Alcoholic Mountain Biking Soc. (LAMBS) - Gordon JonesTel: 810305Llanferres Community Council - Mrs Gwyneth Dillon, Rhosddigre,Llandegla, LL11 3AU Tel: 01978 790269Llanferres Playing Field& Recreation Association - Secretary, SimonHodge. Tel: 810686Maeshafn Cricket Club - Secretary: Jonathan Fagan. Tel: 810373Mini Bus Bookings - Contact Sian Hilton, Ysgol Bro FamauOld People's Welfare Committee - Secretary, Jenny Studley. Tel: 810229PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau - Lindsay Turner. Tel: 810403Senior Citizens Club - Olive Parry. Tel: 810294Village Hall Booking Secretary - John Roberts, 7 Tyn Llan. Tel: 810358Village Hall Management Committee - Secretary, Sonia Evans. Tel: 810421Women's Institute - Murial Shaw, Tan y Craig, Village Road, Maeshafn.Tel: 810463 (meetings Ist Thursday of the month in the Village Hall)
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