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John Willie Bennett, George Humphrey’ grandfather, aged 37 years, was employed by his mother Mrs Bennett as a brewer in the family-owned Dee Brewery in Whitchurch Road now occupied by a builder’s office and the Dental Centre. In February 1907 at about lunchtime both his brothers, Alfred and Joseph heard him call out for help. They went to see what he wanted and found the deceased in the brewery in a distressed state. He said that he had been standing on a wet board and had slipped and fallen into the tub of boiling mash but had managed to get himself out.
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One of the boys went for Mr Reginald Parry of the Red Lion to help carry him to his home and telegraphed for Doctor Edwards Jones. Mr Parry with the help of Mr Foster of the Royal Oak dressed his injuries to the best of their ability with linseed oil. By the time the doctor arrived they had got him into bed and his wife and PC Nelson were in attendance. He found the deceased was in a complete state of collapse being scalded from head to foot and gave him stimulants and administered opiates to alleviate the intense pain from which he was suffering but did not dress the wounds as that had already been done. He sent for a nurse and remained with him all afternoon until he died at 6.30pm.
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Twenty years of style and luxury Is it really twenty years since the first Festival of Speed was held at Goodwood by the Earl of March? What tremendous amounts of pleasure it has provided for enthusiasts from all over the world who have revelled in the abundance of fabulous machinery to be seen, and being able to mingle with the many famous people who drove them. The roar of the vintage engines of those leviathans of the track are a complete contrast to the scream of the modern F1 engines as these very special cars and motorcycles are driven up the famous hill, and a friendly wave from someone like Stirling Moss or John Surtees to you in particular as they drive past in some famous car that has made history, will be a moment you will never forget! However, there is one section of the festival organised by Cartier which they call ‘Style et Luxe’, where some of the world’s most beautiful and stylish cars are displayed, many of which costing millions of pounds- if their private owners ever deigned to sell them! Yes, I know that modern stylish and luxurious cars are made just a short distance away at Rolls-Royce’s Goodwood factory, but the variety of wonderful models spanning so many years to be seen in the Cartier collection tell about cars with such purity of line and meticulous workmanship, expressing the imaginations of famous designers, and being more like sculpted works of art rather 10
than just a means of transport! Streamlining! Oh how we all longed to see such bodywork on post war British cars, once the factories had begun producing them again instead of aeroplanes and tanks etc. I suppose the 1938 Morris 8 Series E had shown small signs of this with its curved radiator and fared-in headlamps! The trouble was that all the Hollywood films we saw seemed to have these large and exotic streamlined cars gliding around, such as the 1949 Delahaye 175 S Roadster, pictured above. The curved backed Standard Vanguards and Jowett Javelins couldn’t compare with that! Come to think of it, neither could we! Where would we be able to park such a monster, especially with its dismal turning circle due to its spatted front wheels! Still, we were learning fast and in the ‘50s and ‘60s when we produced the Bentley Continental and the E-Type Jaguar, it was the turn of the Americans to admire our cars for their style, and superb engineering! There is no doubt that the world has seen some beautiful cars since then, but if you really want to see the most exotic masterpieces ever built, you will always find them at Cartier’s ‘Style et Luxe’ enclosure at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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ENSURE YOUR PENSION POT LASTS AS LONG AS YOU DO Once in a blue moon your local newspaper salutes a local resident who has reached the grand-old age of 100. Yet by all accounts, local papers may soon have to devote an entire weekly page to people living to 100 because we are living much longer. In the past, as people grew older their investment portfolios became risk averse. They reduced their exposure to equities and generally avoided investments that put their capital at risk. But times are changing and this may not be the most suitable strategy to adopt. Working longer could mean that turning on the income tap may not necessarily be given such a high priority for many in their early-50s, as there may still be a need to accrue capital. Many people will have an assortment of different pension schemes having worked for different employers, while many will have also made the most of their Pep, Tessa and Isa tax allowances of the years. They need to turn this non-pension money into an income stream that might be needed for another 30 to 40 years. There are also tax implications to consider, be it capital gains, inheritance tax or income tax liabilities. Many people assume that once they have hung up their working boots they will never have to pay tax again. This isn’t the case – tax still has to be paid. Investors need to ensure they are using all their available tax-free allowances and
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Remember, genuine callers will not mind waiting. It’s your home,You don’t have to let anyone in. 1. If in doubt, keep them out. It sounds simple but if you don’t let someone in – they will go away. Don’t let them pressure you into opening the door.
2. Be prepared. Be in control. Think about what to say to doorstop cold callers in advance. And In November 2013 I will be travelling to Uganda keep a list of key contact numbers near your on behalf of a charity called Teams4U working phone so you can check out legitimate callers. with young children who suffer from a number of Ask all other unwanted callers to go away. things including poverty and HIV/AIDS. 3. Call a neighbour or the police. Contact a As part of the work carried out we visit primary local relative or nominated neighbour who can schools and local children who are given health help verify a cold caller if you think someone checks, treatment for on going health problems in a rogue trader, call the Police on 101. To and given advice. report a distraction burglar or rogue trader Last year I took over 50 donated football shirts to who has taken your money and is still in the give out to the children which were all gratefully area – call 999. Remember, identity cards may received. The only problem is that they ran out not be genuine. Always check with the service too quickly. provider or company by telephoning them using If anyone has any old football shirts regardless a telephone number from a trusted source – not of size, age or condition that they would like to from a number on the ID card. donate I would be very grateful. Thanks Matt PC If you have any concerns regarding anything we’ve SUBACCHI 2812 covered this month do not hesitate to call me or Further to last months plea to lock up your one of my colleagues. We are here to assist and valuables, there has been a slight increase in rural help you. crime recently and we are urging you all to be Stay Safe. Lynne,. extra vigilant and to make sure your garages, sheds, cars, bikes are all locked up and your CONTACT NUMBERS valuables kept safe. Ideally it is a good idea to PCSO 0151 Lynne Maurice mark your valuable property with your postcode Blackberry 07854 352 815 using a UV pen and make a note of any serial email: lynne.maurice@nthwales.pnn.police.uk numbers of items such as bikes and power tools PCSO 2858 Phil Jones and also to photograph them to allow us to Mobile 07854 389056 identify recovered stolen property. UV pens Overton, Hanmer, Horseman’s Green & Penley can be bought from any DIY store and are not 22 Overton Police Station 01978 348 425 expensive. CALL 101 which is a 24 hour number for non emergency calls ie. Cold Callers - Be aware of Cold Callers. There is a 3 step plan when dealing with these people. 22
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LAST MINUTE REMINDER! Saturday September 7th 10am - 12 Noon Bangor On Dee Village Hall Entry £1.00 Stalls & Raffle
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The speaker at our Meeting on Tuesday 10th September at 7.15pm. will be Mrs Ruth Allan, who will bring along her dog, and will talk about the training and help dogs give to Deaf people. The Meeting on Tuesday 8th October is Wendy Smith on flower arranging, this is an Open Meeting. Interested in joining us? visitors are welcome at all our meetings, if you have never been before come for a free taster session.
Volunteers Required Family Friends has been helping
Wrexham families for over 16 years and we need committed volunteers If you have parenting skills and can be a friend to a Wrexham family under stress for two or three hours a week, please contact Mary or Jane on 01978 366115 or e-mail familyfriends@lineone.net for more information about our training course due to start in November.
TALLARN GREEN. Tallarn Green Methodist Church organized summer fun events on four Mondays during August. This was organized by Karen Evans and a team of helpers. Villagers and Chapel Members were invited to call in for Coffee and Chat, and a group of walkers from Wrexham Regent Street called in during their walk from Bangor-on-Dee to the Redbrooke. They were doing a pilgrim walk around the boundary of the St. Asaph diocese, in various stages. The Chapel Anniversary Celebration Service will be held on Sun.22nd Sept at 6.30pm. this will be led by Rev. Richard Sharples followed by refreshments. The Harvest Services are on Fri.11th Oct at 7pm. when Canon Ian Davenport of Malpas will lead the service, and on Sun.13th Oct. at 10.45am. our new Minister Rev. Rob Weir, will lead the Gift service for Romania. The Annual Concert of popular Songs and Music will be held at the Maelor School Penley on Fri. 29th Nov.
QUIZ NIGHT
Fri 13th Sept 7pm start £5.00 a head - teams of four includes supper
FRON CHOIR
Voice Of The Valley
St Dunawds Church Bangor on Dee 12th October 2013 - 7.30pm Tickets £10 01978 780417 - Jane Johnson or 01978 780735 - Brian Neale In aid of St Dunawds Church
♦ MOT’s ♦ Repairs ♦ Service ♦ Tyres ♦ Exhausts ♦ Recovery ♦ Bosch Trained Technicians ♦ Courtesy Cars Available ♦ Specialists in the supply of low mileage vehicles up to three years old Knolton, Nr. Overton on Dee Wrexham LL13 0LE
Multi Make servicing and repairs at competitive rates. Ford • Nissan • Volkswagen Skoda • Vauxhall • Renault Peugeot • Citroen New & Used Car Sales
We can find the make and model you require Four Wheel Laser Alignment The Trotting Mare Garage is a small family run business with a large stock of quality used cars. All cars are sold with warranties, MOT’s and service and we believe that our after sales service is unrivalled. As a small business we will take the time to make sure that you make the right choice and if you require something specific we will make every effort to match your needs no pressure, just good honest advice.
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essential gardening FLOWER GARDEN • Buy spring bulbs for next year. Most bulbs, including daffodils, hyacinths, lilies and small bulbs are best planted this month or in early October. Tulips are better planted towards the end of October • Give evergreen hedges a final trim to ensure they are neat for the winter • Now’s the time to go around your garden collecting seeds from perennials and annuals. Collect seed heads in paper bags and leave them in a warm place to dry for a few days, before cleaning and storing in small envelopes. Some gardens that open to the public offer see-collecting days – a great way to find something unusual. Most seeds are best sown in spring • Sweet pea lovers may find that sowing seed in autumn produces stronger plants. Do not soak the seeds as they are liable to rot. Use Seed and Potting Compost and sow the seeds in root trainers, sweet peas tubes, pots or trays. It has been found that dark coloured seeds germinate well in fairly damp compost, but pale seed require compost that is only just moist. • Cover the containers with glass or put them in a propagator and keep at around 15 C (59 F). When the seedlings appear transfer them to a cold frame. Pinch out the growing tips when the plants are about 10 cm (4 inches) high 28
ROSES • Shrub roses and ramblers can easily be propagated from stem cuttings at this time of year. Take a length of stem about 30cm (12 inches) long and trim it off just below the bottom leaf. Remove the soft tip just above a root joint. Take off all but the top two or three leaves and push the cuttings into a well dug trench in the garden to about half their length. They should be left for 12 months to root and develop • If rambler and climbing roses have got a bit out of hand, spend a bit of time tying them in LAWN • Aerate the lawn with a fork or special tool then apply Scotts Autumn Lawn Food to nourish your lawn through the winter months • You can continue to re-seed bare patches on your lawn. It’s also a good time of year to prepare the ground for sowing a new lawn, while the earth is still warm. FRUIT GARDEN • Cover autumn-fruiting blackberries and raspberries with netting to keep off the birds, but check daily to ensure no animals or birds get trapped • Pick early varieties of apples as soon as they’re ripe and eat them – they won’t keep.
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Countryside Management Woodland management Pond and ditch creation Stiles, seating and signage Footpaths, steps & boardwalks
Tel: 01978 710786
Environmental Education Outdoor classrooms Nature trails, bird hides Raised beds and orchards After-school workshops
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Penley Village Hall Dates for your diary
FREE Swimming for the over 50s
Sept 14th 7pm Barn Dance £8pp Sept 28th 7.30pm Village Hall Games night Oct 26th 10 am - 2pm Dog show Nov 30th 11 – 2pm £5 per table Festive Fair Details contact Debbie
01948 830061
Every Tuesday Starting Term Time Only 11am-12pm Maelor School Penley Funded by the Penley Rainbow Centre Befriending Service
Please book your place call Tel 01948 830730
Penley Rainbow Centre, Whitchurch Road, Penley, Wrexham LL13 0GB
MICHAELMAS FAYRE
PIERCY HALL, MARCHWIEL Saturday 28th September at 2 pm There is something for everyone PRIZE DRAW RAFFLE CAKES, PRESERVES, PRODUCE, CRAFTS, FANCYGOODS, PLANTS, BOOKS, HOTDOGS, GAMES. In aid of ST. MARCELLA AND ST. DEINIOL CHURCH, MARCHWIEL
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Whatever you dream of achieving in life, King’s Sixth Form opens the way – this year our students achieved, on average, 4.2 offers out of 5, for university.* room and cafe, new IT facilities and Sixth Form only teaching rooms.
In the last three years, 15 students went to Oxford or Cambridge and over 70% to ‘The Times Top 30’ universities. In 2013, 11 students were offered places to study medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses. 26 A level choices, the Extended Project and Enrichment afternoons, providing a huge choice of academically-stretching subjects, combine to give you an impressive range of options. With Drama and Theatre Studies A level new to the curriculum for 2013. They’re all supported by outstanding teaching and facilities – with the acclaimed Sixth Form Centre, opened in September 2012, adding new study rooms, a brighter and vibrant common
An inFOrmAl EvEning FOr prOSpECTivE SixTh FOrmErS Thursday 3rd October, 6-8pm Call: 01244
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Sixth Form at King’s is not just about academic achievement, with over 130 clubs and activities, from music groups and student-run MedSoc to chess and some of the country’s most successful sporting teams.
Shape your future – join us for an informal Sixth Form Evening at King’s, Thursday 3rd October. Or come and spend the day with one of our current Sixth Formers and sample the lessons and facilities on offer.
“It’s their extra insight that makes all the difference when applying for a much sought after place at a top university.” Upper Sixth student
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Innovative new adult support centre opened in Wrexham An innovative new centre providing support and treatment for adults with issues in their lives including substance misuse and homelessness has been officially opened by the Mayor of Wrexham, Cllr I. David Bithell MBE. The Ty Croeso is a purpose built premises located on Grosvenor Road in Wrexham. The building is owned by the Wallich Homeless charity which provides supported accommodation for homeless individuals. Ty Croeso helps support individuals overcome their problems by providing a range of inter agency service at a central location. Clients can access services at the centre including breakfast clubs, drop-in services, advice and information and support groups work. Structured treatment from nurses and health professionals are also at the centre eliminating the need for clients to access different services at different sites. The project has been funded though the Welsh Government’s Substance Misuse Capital Grant, following a successful bid from Wrexham’s community Safety Partnership’s Substance Misuse Action Team. Geoff Lang. Acting Chief executive of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and Chair of the Wrexham Substance Misuse Action Team said: "The Ty Croeso project is a clear example of statutory, voluntary sector and service users working effectively together to improve access to care. I am very pleased to see this
developmental work come to fruition, as it forms part of our local strategy to provide services that are responsive to the local needs of our community. “Ty Croeso will provide a range of substance misuse services under one roof and will have far reaching benefits. It is a clear priority for Wrexham’s Substance Misuse Action Team.” Antonia Watson, Chief Executive of The Wallich added: “The development is a prime example of collaborative working, both from the development phase and the day to day operations. Service users have welcomed the excellent facilities, and the integrated approach has really benefited those residents living in Wallich accommodation who access the on-site facilities.” Cllr Hugh Jones, Lead Member for Communities, Partnerships and Collaboration said: “This is an excellent example of how partners can work together to provide access to good quality care and advice for some of the most vulnerable people of society. “Ty Croeso is an excellent facility and the response from service users has been positive. The benefits of providing such services for adults with complex problems including substance misuse are far reaching not just for the individuals themselves, but for their family and the wider community.”
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Abbey Gate College is a well-established, coeducational school for pupils aged 4 to 18 on the outskirts of Chester. The college emphasises the importance of building self-esteem and a love of learning in a friendly and caring environment. We value each and every child; the potential in every pupil is nurtured and encouraged and the latest ISI inspection noted that, ‘Students achieve their academic and personal potential’. Aldford School is home to the popular and successful Junior and Infant Department of the College and through beautifully maintained, extensive grounds and a wide range of expertise on the staff, pupils have the opportunity to develop all areas of the curriculum inclusive of a thriving music, drama and sporting timetable. At the Senior School pupils and staff strive for academic excellence; GCSE and A level results are strong and remain consistently high. However,education is far greater than simply achieving super examination results; at Abbey Gate College the journey itself is of equal importance, providing a stimulating experience, widening opportunities and providing an education for life. Abbey Gate College is a successful and happy school, committed to maintaining traditional standards and
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