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The Editor’s Bit Welcome to the October/November 2018 edition of the Dyserth Times. We’ve had a good couple of months since the last edition and the next couple are bound to fill your diaries. We’ve got a lot of events coming up in October and November as you’ll see further into the magazine, especially with the darker nights closing in. After the last edition we have also brought back the film reviews, including two in this edition to try and whet your appetite and maybe convince you to go and see the new blockbusters that are out now.
We also have our regular contributors back to give you updates on their progress and a new competition, where your work could feature in the Christmas edition of the Dyserth Times, so keep an eye out for that! You may spot throughout the magazine that we’ve tried to increase the use of the Welsh language by making titles and the odd paragraph bi-lingual. We’ve tried not to be too adventurous at this stage but we have been thinking about possibly introducing a welsh article or two. As always we would welcome your thoughts on the matter via the usual email address.
Katie & Liam
Content Christmas Design Competition What’s On—Denbighshire Ffowdri Launch Horeb Chapel - United Reformed Church Dyserth Community Council Dyserth Junior Football Club St Bridgit’s Parish Church Cllr David Gwyn Williams Dyserth Tuesday Morning Community Group PCSO Alexandra Jones & Community Beat Manager Rich Fishlock NSPCC Nature Corner Vitamin D & Musculoskeletal Health Dyserth WI Plastic Pollution Rhyl Library Chris Ruane MP (Vale of Clwyd) Dyserth & District Field Club Colin’s Cryptic Crossword Film Reviews
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Christmas Design Competition/Cystadleuaeth Dylunion Nadolig As we’re sure you know by now, the Dyserth Times loves nothing better than a bit of community participation. That’s why we’ve decided to make our Christmas edition extra special this year. The magazine is currently printed in black and white as the cost of printing 1,400 copies in colour is simply too much for a small, not for profit organisation . We have however decided to push the boat out this Christmas and therefore, with the help of some local business funding, we will be having a colour cover for the December/January edition. We have the pleasure of designing every cover of the Dyserth Times so we thought it would be nice to offer the children and young people of Dyserth & Cwm the opportunity to design this special edition cover. The rules are simple:-
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Your design must be Christmas-themed You must be under 18 years of age (although we have no objection to the younger entrants having a little help from an adult) Your design must have reached us by post or email by no later than 5pm on 4th November 2018
We would like to publish the winner’s full name and age alongside the winning design which will be hand-delivered to every residential address in Dyserth & Cwm as well as being made available to a number of local businesses and organisations. An electronic copy will also be placed on Issuu and the Dyserth Times Facebook Group. Please therefore only provide your child’s full name and age with the entry if you are happy for it to be published in this manner. Address for entries: Hafod, High Street, Dyserth, Denbighshire, LL18 6AA Email for entries: dyserthtimeseditor@gmail.com Good Luck/Pob Lwc
Advertising in the Dyserth Times Just a quick reminder that the magazine is prepared and distributed by a large number of hard-working volunteers. The adverts placed by local businesses in the Dyserth Times enable us to meet the printing costs and therefore ensure that the residents of the two villages continue to receive their magazine every couple of months. As we rely on adverts being placed with us to fund the magazine we would kindly ask that if you utilise the services of any of business that advertise with us that you make them aware that you noticed their advert in the Dyserth Times in order that we can continue to ensure the magazine is circulated to our two villages. For advertising enquiries, please email dyserthtimeseditor@gmail.com Thank you all for your continued support
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What’s On - Denbighshire/Beth Sy’n Digwydd—Sir Dinbych MS Society Fun Day Fundraiser
6th October
Held in the Dyserth Community Hall between the hours of 1pm - 5:30pm this charity event promises to be a fun-filled and actioned packed occasion which will provide entertainment for all the family. From tombolas and cake sales to face painting and a bouncy castle, the event organisers and generous local businesses have pulled out all the stops to make sure this is a fundraising event to remember. Find out more on Facebook: MS Society Fun Day Fundraiser Hamper Llangollen Food Festival
13th - 14th October
Held at The Royal Pavilion, the Hamper Llangollen Food Festival is a great place to discover some amazing food and drink from local producers. There will be a number of live cookery classes and workshops taking place throughout the weekend to help you find your inner Jamie Oliver! Find out more at www.llangollenfoodfestival.com Halloween Daytime Fun at Rhuddlan Castle
31st October
Hosted by CADW, this spooky spectacular is an excellent treat for the kids. The will be a number of Halloween-themed crafts taking place as well a chance to listen to so creepy stories. We have it on good authority that the a chocolatey treat will be available to the first 200 in Halloween costumes. Find out more at cadw.wales.gov.uk/daysout/rhuddlancastle/ Firework Displays - Denbighshire, Conwy & Flintshire Llandudno Fireworks Display
27th October at TBA
Abergele Fireworks - Small
3rd November at 6:15pm
Abergele Fireworks - Large
3rd November at 7:45pm
Llanrwst Firework Spectacular
9th November at 6pm
We understand that a number of other displays are in the pipeline but final details were not available at the time of printing. Please keep an eye on the Dyserth Times Facebook Group for details on other similar events. Dyserth Christmas Lights Official ‘Switch-On’
29th November
The Hiraddug PTA are currently in the process of organising an official Christmas Lights Switch-On which we understand will be situated at the crossroads between the High Street and Cwm Road. This will be a first for the village and it would be wonderful if as many people as possible could come out to support the event. More details will follow nearer the time on the Dyserth Times Facebook Page.
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Horeb Chapel—Capel Horeb So after almost 13 years this will be my last submission for the Dyserth Times. Where has the time gone? Dyserth is a great village with a fantastic community spirit and it has been a pleasure to serve as the Minister of the United Reformed Church, also known as Horeb Chapel. Over the years there have been many events and occasions in which we have shared – happy times and sad times, exciting new ventures as well as the weekly cycle of services and other activities that take place in the chapel. Many of these will of course continue, and other new things will happen as time goes on. But for now I would just like to say thank you for all the support you have given me personally and for the friendships that have been established through your engagement with the church and other events. As I said last time, we are not moving from the village just yet so please stop to say hello if you see me around. It is good to know that the leadership of the church is strong with many people willing to share in the responsibilities of ensuring that the regular activities of the church keep happening whilst also planning the special events that take place only occasionally as well as looking to the future. So, the Community Lunch will take place as usual at 12.30pm on the 3 rd October and 7th November. The Remembrance Sunday service by the War Memorial, this year marking the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice, will take place on Sunday 11 th Nov at 10.50am. Then later in November, on Saturday 24th at 11.00am it will be our Autumn Fair. It’s great to see the Peace Garden in the grounds of the chapel taking shape and looking really good. More details about this can be found on the next page but please come and see it if you are passing. So, thank you all once again, and may I wish you God’s richest blessings whatever the future may bring. Rev David Salsbury www.dyserthchapel.org.uk Dates for your Diary Coming soon Wed 3rd Oct Sun 7th Oct Sun 11th Nov
12.30pm 9.30am 10.55am
Sat 24th Nov
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Community Lunch Harvest Thanksgiving Service Remembrance Sunday service at Dyserth War Memorial Horeb’s Autumn Fair.
Looking further ahead Christmas Services Sun 2nd Dec Mon 24th Dec
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Cytûn Christingle Service Christmas Eve Carol Service
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Horeb’s Peace Garden It started last year when Horeb Chapel’s building was 90 years old. We wanted some more permanent memorial than just an event, so we planted a tree - a Strawberry Tree (Arbutus Unedo), thinking that we might make it the centrepiece of a flower bed. The idea developed into the plan to make a Peace Garden, a place where anyone could come and find some space, both physical and personal. A lot of work has been done over the last few months to make this a reality. First we laid a path to the centre of the space and the tree, wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair or a buggy. Then we made a gravelled area in which we installed a long teak memorial bench. Next we sourced local larch posts, and with white rope defined the garden area. Large pots with flowers bring colour and beauty. A little more landscaping remains to be done, but the garden is there, a place of peace for anyone who would like to come and sit for a while. It is for the village. It is for you.
Dyserth & District Cytûn The following events have been arranged jointly by the churches in Dyserth and Trelawnyd: everyone is welcome at all the gatherings. Thursday 14th October at 12.30 in St Bridget’s Hall, Waterfall Road Christian Aid Lunch Soup, fruit tart, tea or coffee £3.50, followed by a short Annual General Meeting. Sunday 11th November at 10.55 at the War Memorial, High Street: Remembrance Sunday Service led by Canon Robert Rowland. Sunday 2nd December 3.00 in Dyserth Chapel, High Street Christingle Service - “hands on” - for all ages. Offertory for the NSPCC
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Dyserth Community Council—Cyngor Cymuned Dyserth Community Defibrillators: The Community Council have purchased two Welsh Ambulance Service preferred Zoll defibrillators. The units have been installed in stainless steel alarmed cabinets – and have been sited on The Pharmacy front wall in High Street and on the wall of the Red Lion Pub on Waterfalls Road in Lower Dyserth. The Community Council are extremely grateful to the proprietors of both businesses for their kind agreement to allow the defibrillators to be housed on their premises and connected to their electricity supply. The cost of each defibrillator was £800.00, stainless steel cabinets £499.00 each, plus the electrician costs. The project was co-ordinated by Councillor Emyr W. Morris, with the assistance of a Medical Charity in the Conwy Valley. The Community Council applied for a grant towards the purchase of the equipment to the: ‘Dyserth, Meliden & Cwm Relief in Sickness Fund’. The Committee administering the fund granted the Council £1,000.00 towards the project. The Council Members thank the Committee for their kind gesture, in granting the substantial financial assistance.
Defibrillator outside the Pharmacy in Dyserth High Street – as ringed
Defibrillator outside The Red Lion Pub in Lower Dyserth – as ringed
Dyserth Summer Planters: The Community Council are grateful, once again, to the North Wales Garden World, for the sponsorship of the five large planters – sited on the main entry roads to Dyserth. The remaining eight planters were financially supported by the Community Council. County Councillor David Williams: Councillor David Williams advised the Community Council Members in relation to the following reported concerns: (1) St. Asaph Road, Dyserth: Concerns with visibility on this bend. Meeting held with Denbighshire Highways, who will consider safety improvement (2) Safety aspect of a wall in Castle View: Denbighshire are dealing with the concern (3) Hedge in area of Ffordd Ffynnon: Concern has been reported to Denbighshire (4) Road above Thorncliffe: Concern in relation to usage by large lorries on this road, together with a request to re-locate the 30mph signage. Denbighshire are considering proposals (5) Road improvement in Dyserth High Street: Councillor David
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Williams has been in contact with Highways on numerous occasions in relation to the commencement date for Highway improvement in High Street, Dyserth. The Clerk read out an e-mail from Denbighshire Highways, which sated: ‘Highways apologise for the lack of action, the department is at full stretch presently and are trying to juggle priorities’ The following matters were brought to the attention of Councillor David Williams: (a) Bryn Y Felin: Signage required to advise that road is unsuitable for HGV traffic (b) Bottom of Cwm Road – just passed the Community Hall entrance: overhanging branches are a concern to motorists, in particular, when vehicles are parked in the area (c) The Clerk advised in relation to concerns which had been brought to the Council’s attention, of inconsiderate parking in the area of St. Asaph Road, Dyserth.
Dyserth Lime Kilns: Following a request, made almost two years ago by the Community Council to Tarmac, seeking information in relation to the proposed sale of the Lime Kilns and surrounding land, the Community Council have been offered to purchase the kilns for a nominal fee of £1.00. Whilst there will be legal fees of approximately £1,500.00, together with a Crown Estate fee of £250.00 – the Community Council agreed, that the purchase of the kilns – which are ‘Historically Important’ and in particular, part of the Village history – and should be purchased for the residents of the Community to enjoy for the future. Planning Applications: The following planning applications have been commented upon by the Community Council: (1) Planning application number: 42/2018/0603 – for the erection of a replacement conservatory, removal of timber deck terrace and construction of a two tier balcony, at 85 lower Foel Road, Dyserth. Comment by Council: Providing that the application complies with planning policy, then no objections raised (2) Planning application number: 42/2018/0591 – for the Variation of condition no.1 of planning permission code no. 42/2016/0206, to allow amended garage details, at Plas Gwyn, 127 Cwm Road, Dyserth. Comment by Council: Providing that the application complies with planning policy, then no objections raised. R. Phillip Parry, Clerk & Financial Officer to Dyserth Community Council Tel: 01352 720547 E-mail: dyserth.council@btinternet.com Photo courtesy of the Daily Post Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.org.uk
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Dyserth Junior Football Club—Clwb Peldroed Iau Dyserth The season starts this weekend and the teams have been training hard in preparation, This season we have the following age groups: U8’s Dyserth Athletico and Dyserth Sporting U9’s Dyserth U10’s Dynamo Dyserth U12’s Dyserth Dynamite Next season we want to reintroduce some fun sessions for 6 years and under but need some support with coaches so if anyone has a spare hour in the evening to help out please get in contact. We are currently seeking planning from the community council and Denbighshire council to install much needed facilities on the King George playing field. As you will know, the children of Dyserth have very few facilities and I am now driven to ensure they can come and play football, go to the loo without having to wee up a tree at the back of someone’s garden. We plan to have a kitchen so we can start to self-fund our activities and not have to have the begging bowl out every time a team needs a new kit. Could I ask you to have a look at the plans (larger images available on the Dyserth Times Facebok Group) and please give any feedback either on this post or via email to sapperdcooke@gmail.com. Dave Cooke
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The Parish Church of St. Bridget—Eglwys y Plwyf Santes Briget By the publication of the next edition we will have enjoyed our annual Harvest Supper at the Faenol Fawr on September,28th and this is always a very pleasant occasion. Tickets for the Christmas Raffle will be on sale and this will be drawn at an event in the Church Hall on Friday 7th December to take place from 2pm - 4pm. Refreshments will be provided and the cost will be £3.00. Our current Vicar, Canon Robert Rowland, having served in this parish, together with Cwm and Trelawnyd, for over 38 years, has decided to retire with effect from November 30th. This is a huge period of service and he will be much missed. This means that we enter a period of extreme uncertainty. There is always an interval between the leaving of one Vicar and the appointment of another which is called an interregnum. The minimum period is 3 months but it can apparently stretch for much longer. This means that we will have real difficulty in giving details of services in the run-up to Christmas and beyond until the position is much clearer. However, there will be an Open Service in St. Bridget's for the three parishes on the last Sunday in November at 10am. Everybody is welcome. Refreshments will be served at the end of the service.
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Cllr David Gwyn Williams Following several requests from residents I have met with Denbighshire Highways at Bryniau regarding possibly re siting the 30 mph signs to a more effective location about 50 metres east of the current position. Having seen the site Highways have agreed to extend the 30 mph zone as requested, and they will also provide an additional street lamp to comply with the lighting regulations for speed restricted zones. They have estimated that the work will be done in the current financial year, i.e. before April 2019. To my knowledge most overgrown hedges that needed cutting back have been done, but if there are any remaining please let me know. Several concerns about some large overgrown roadside hedges on Pant Erwyn Road near Bryniau are being looked into by the council. Requests for warning signs about the unsuitability of access for HGV vehicles at both entrances to Bryn y Felin have been rejected by Denbighshire on the grounds that they are not needed. However if there are increasing issues of large vehicles causing damage to structures on The Bryn we may have to ask for this decision to be reviewed. Os gennych chi rhywbeth sydd eisiau trefnu ar materion Sir Ddinbych rydw i’n wastad yn barod i cwrdd a chi a helpu os medraf. Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn gweithio fel pwyllgor lleol i codi pres tuag at Eisteddfod yr Urdd a fydd yn Ddinbych yn 2020. Mae Dyserth wedi ymyno a Rhuddlan, Rhyl a Bodelwyddan ar gyfer gweithio gydan gilydd i codi cymaint o bres a fedrwn ni cyn 2020. Gobeithio mi fydd na mwy o fanylion yn ystod y misoedd nesa. Cllr David Gwyn Williams 01745 570282 David.G.Williams@denbighshire.gov.uk
2 Dyserth Tuesday Morning Community Group Grwp Cymunedol Bore Dydd Mawrth
3 The new session will commence on October 2nd at 10.15am until noon In the Dyserth Community Hall. A full1programme of twenty talks by different speakers on a wide range of interesting topics has been arranged. Refreshments are available before the talks start at about 10.40am so there is time for a good chat. There will also be opportunities to attend two lunches at Christmas time and in the Spring at the end of the session. New members will be especially welcome and one trial visit will be free. Do please give the group a try!
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DYSERTH CRAFT CLUB Community Hall We meet every Thursday morning between 10.00 and 12.00. Come along and bring any craft you are working on—knitting, beading, sewing etc. £1.50 per session (which includes refreshments). New members always welcome. Come for a knit and a natter!
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PC Alexandra Jones & PC PC Alexandra Jones—Police Community Support Officer Just a short reminder that between now and Christmas there will be 4 more Cupper with a Copper held at the Meas Esgob Community Centre. The dates are as follow: 18th September 2018 – 2pm – 4pm 18th October 2018 – 10am – 12noon 21st November 2018 – 10am – 12noon 20th December 2018 – 2pm – 4pm. Everyone is welcome to come, just drop in for a cupper and a chat. PC Rich Fishlock—Community Beat Manager Hello I'm PC 3167 Rich Fishlock who has joined the local safer neighbourhood team covering Prestatyn, Meliden and Dyserth. I have previously worked as a response officer in Rhyl and now hope to work closely with your community solving any problems. Please come and say hello or pass on any concerns you have as we needs everyone on board to keep Dyserth a great, safe place to live
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NSPCC It’s hard to believe we are only in the fourth month of existence in our Thomas Avenue shop. It already feels ‘well lived in’ and as you may have seen, we have so much stock to sell! That’s why we currently have a half-price sale on clothes. Don’t miss out! There are still some old customers who have only just found the shop in Thomas Avenue. Well done to them for perseverance! It’s wonderful that people are still coming back. Sadly though, we have recently lost one of our regular customers, Darren. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to his family and friends at this very sad time. One of the consequences of having a bigger shop and so many donations being made, is that we now need four people on each shift (instead of three previously). That means in a week we need over 40 volunteers on a regular basis. There are two ways you could help us here: Have you ever thought of volunteering? This doesn’t need to be on a regular basis. You could be an ‘As and When’ person, i.e. you do a shift to cover a regular who is not available. It is a very worthwhile and rewarding way to spend your time, and can be good fun. Or if that doesn’t appeal, the other thing that would help us is that when you are donating to the shop, you do consider what you are giving – is it really something you should throw away? Clothes, bed and household linen which are not good enough to sell can be ‘tatted’ i.e. sold on by the kilo, and this does raise a significant amount of money over the months. However, items need to be clean, not ripped and re-useable. Shoes need to be in pairs. We are very grateful for your donations and certainly don’t want you to stop, but the sorting takes lots of manpower and our skip is getting very full! Over the summer there have been various other fund-raising activities. It was a shame the duck race had to be postponed from the Sunday due to the rain (rather ironic for the ducks!) but nevertheless we did sell out of children’s lucky dips and most of our tombola prizes on the Bank Holiday Monday. We had a stall in the Waterfall gardens for a few days during that week, making the most of the last days of the school holiday. Did you join in the activities in the Spar shop on the Saturday of bank holiday weekend? There was bingo, cakes (very yummy!) and some poor souls running on the treadmill to shame us into donating to NSPCC funds. Well done everyone! There has also been an amazing concert held by the Denbigh & District male voice choir which raised over £500 for the NSPCC. During September, the Home Secretary Sajid Javid gave a speech at the NSPCC office, setting out an action plan to tackle online abuse and addressed the technology industry directly. It was a significant moment for the NSPCC and their Wild West Web campaign. In the first year when it became illegal to send a sexual message to a child, there were more than 3,000 offences and, where the site in question was named, two-thirds of those offences took place on either Facebook, Snapchat or Instagram.” Tony Stower, the NSPCC head of child safety online, said: “These firms have been told time and again to play their part in stopping online child abuse, but have done very little. Conversation and encouragement is not enough, the government must now force social networks to tackle the problem blighting their sites and that means changing the law.” Why not go to the WildWestWeb campaign site above,
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to sign the petition. If you ever wonder how the money we raise makes a difference to children, watch these stories www.nspcc.org.uk/what-we-do/about-us/ and you will know! Gill Morgan NSPCC, Thomas Avenue, Dyserth Facebook: NSPCC Shop, Dyserth
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Nature Corner - Cornel Natur Richard Walliker
So that’s it, even now the heat of our summer is being consigned to a distant memory! This cooler and if only slightly wetter weather, is bringing relief to wildlife and especially our birds. Other wildlife, such as Hedgehogs and other ground foragers, have had a tough time this summer. Digging through earth, which was like concrete in an attempt to reach worms and bugs, was impossible for many. My garden didn’t suffer badly mainly due to the plentiful shelter by the trees which kept it cool. I also enabled the ground to stay softer and the birds to hide swiftly from predators. We recently became host to what is now a garden regular, a very healthy female Sparrowhawk and she’s there most days because we have dozens of small birds and Pidgeon including Collared Doves. I can sit for as long as she stays waiting to pounce. In fact this week we ended up having a “stare out”. As long as I was the other side of the glass, she wasn’t bothered at all (see picture). We will soon reach that charming autumnal time of year filled with mists, yellowing leaves and chilly mornings. For many of us we will retreat indoors to keep warm. Before you do that, there are several things we can do to help nature thrive throughout the autumn season. Here’s some practical advice.
1: Don’t tidy your autumn garden! It can be tempting to grab the rake and clear the leaves, but in autumn it is beneficial to leave decaying plants as they are. They provide a layer for mammals and insects to hibernate under when the really cold weather strikes. Try piling leaves and dead wood in a pile somewhere in your gardens. This will offer a cosy hoe for Hedgehogs, insects and other mammals. 2. Stock up on garden food. You may have noticed that during September your gardens may have been a wee bit empty of small birds in particular. Quite normal, as the berries will have arrived offering a welcome alternative to the bird feeders. That said it’s still important to keep the feeders and water sources topped up. When the berries are gone and the temperature falls birds will appreciate your donations. Then, it’ll be time for winter and they will need high energy, high fat winter foods to fuel them through those colder months. Take care until next time – Rich.
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Poet’s Page Tudalen y Bardd The Lane I love to walk this winding lane that smells so fresh from summer rain. Thick hedges rise, then wildly run to meet above and hide the sun. But here and there will break to show a wall, where fern and ivy grow. And sometimes if I really try to make no sound as I pass by, I’ll see a wren dart from the wall and hear the blackbird’s chattering call. It narrows here, but winding still to where tall elms stand on the hill, that have the very best of view. Where I can sit and watch anew bees that rush from flower to flower and cows that wait the milking hour. As I gaze beyond the cows, between the elm’s lowest boughs the blue sea stretches far away with white sailed yatch upon the bay. And giant rocks and seagulls scream that glide with ease on winds unseen. There the town lies by the bay. A million people come, they say To see the gaily coloured lights And gaze in awe at all the sights Or lie upon a crowded beach If there’s space in easy reach. Join the queue for fish and chips Or candy floss and pleasure trips. All the streets are crowded out So one can hardly walk about. But here, red poppies gently sway. Here the thrush sings everyday. Here there are no thoughts of time and no ambitious height to climb. Just piece of mind and joy remain to walk with me this winding lane.
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Vitamin D and Musculoskeletal Health Vitamin D was identified in the early C20th as an essential dietary factor in preventing rickets in children. When a child develops rickets, bones fail to mineralise properly, and they are unable to bear the weight of the child’s body causing the growing long bones in the legs to bow. Scientists found that rickets could be prevented by giving cod liver oil to children and it was later discovered that cod liver oil is a good source of Vitamin D. We now know that Vitamin D is made naturally in the skin by the action of UVB light from sunshine. The main function of Vitamin D is to enhance calcium absorption from the small intestine, so Vitamin D is intricately linked with the supply of calcium for healthy bones and muscles. It is recommended that everyone aged four or over needs an average daily intake of 10 micrograms of Vitamin D. Here are some common signs that may tell if you are lacking vitamin D: 1. Low immunity: If you are falling sick too often you may be deficient in vitamin D. Lack of vitamin D increases risk of illness or infections. 2. Perpetually fatigued: If you are fatigued regularly you might need vitamin D supplements to up your energy levels. 3. Bone pain and back pain: If your lower back or bones ache a lot you may have a vitamin D deficiency. 4. Poor wound healing: If you take too long to recover from an injury, surgery or infection. You may be suffering from poor vitamin D levels. Natural Dietary Sources of Vitamin D There are several sources of getting Vitamin D, apart from supplements. Here are some dietary sources of Vitamin D you can rely on.
1. Mushrooms: Some studies suggest that including mushrooms in your diet four times a week may increase your Vitamin D levels. Mushrooms can naturally produce Vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. 2. Soy milk: Soy milk contains the same amount of protein as regular cow's milk and it is also high Vitamin D, Vitamin C and iron. 3. Fatty fish: All kinds of fish are high on Vitamin D. Typically oily or fatty fish contain more Vitamin D than less oily fish. Try salmon, mackerel, eel or tuna. 4. Eggs: Since the vitamin D in an egg comes from its yolk, it's important to use the whole egg--not just the whites. 5. Cheese: Cheese is one of the richest sources of vitamin D. Ricotta is said to have the highest levels of vitamin D. Steve Massey
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Dyserth WI Well, we have had a wonderful sunny break during August and now it's time to get going again for the Autumn 'term'. Our first time back together saw us entering the exotic world of Burlesque with Cirque Paradis, now that was interesting! October will be our Games Night - a night of hilarious fun and November will focus on Relaxation and Massage with Ruth Taylor. November is also our Annual Meeting when we elect our new Committee. During our summer break 20 of us went, in vintage dress, to the Gala Night of Mamma Mia 2. Some of us even serenaded the other cinema goers with our own impromptu version of Mamma Mia! We also took part in the Denbigh and Flint Show and whilst we did not quite match 2017 successes we did achieve many first, seconds, thirds and highly commended. Well done members. In addition we went to see The Play That Went Wrong at Venue Cymru and Yarndale Festival of creativity in Skipton, North Yorkshire. During October we will have our second Educational trip of the year when a group of members will be visiting the Manchester People's Museum. Before the end of the year we have two more theatre trips to see Calendar Girls in Llandudno and, in Mold, the Welsh National Opera Company's touring production of 'Rhondda Rips It Up'. This is a brand-new musical comedy about Newport's pioneering Lady Rhondda starring Lesley Garrett. As well as our monthly full group meetings our smaller groups [Singing, Crafting, and Knit and Natter] are back in full swing and our new Gardening group is looking to recruit more members. Sadly, we still have to keep our books closed at present as we now have at 103 paid up members! However if you would like to join us in the future, you are welcome to email our membership secretary [reesowen.lro@gmail.com] to have your name added to our waiting list. We continue to meet on the second Friday of every month [except August] in Dyserth Community Centre. Keep up with our activities on Facebook. Just type in Dyserth WI to see pictures and articles about past events and outings or, for further information contact Anne SandRHUDDLAN OTTER erson (President) on 01745 859526.
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Plastic Pollution We all use plastic every day, it’s a fundamental part of modern day life. That could be having your daily bottle of water, or just the packaging for your lunchtime sandwich. Whatever it may be, all of us get through some form of plastic in our day-to-day lives. This means that we also throw away a lot of plastic and that is becoming a bigger problem every year. It’s in our oceans, killing birds, fish and mammals, as well as sitting in our landfill sites giving off chemicals at an alarming rate, as it doesn’t biodegrade. The chemicals leaking off this plastic waste, are known to cause low sperm counts and infertility in men as well as breast and prostate cancer. In the last ten years, we have created more plastic than was created in the whole of the last century. This shows the huge rise in plastic production and the more that’s produced, means more that’s wasted. Plastic also now accounts for around 10% of the waste we generate as a population. So, what can you do to reduce your impact on plastic pollution? There are a few ways you can make an impact without going to too much trouble. One way is to just simple reuse certain plastics, such as bottles and bags. Even if you reuse it just for a week and then recycle it, this can make a huge difference if you do this on a regular basis. There are also now more and more options available in terms of plastics used, or alternatives to plastic, that can help improve your plastic footprint. There are now a range of plastic types being used, such as bioplastic or HDPE plastic, which has become popular in China and India in particular, due to how it has improved living standards. We are also seeing a big reduction in everyday plastic items such as straws, with many companies now switching to paper or metal alternatives. This can also be a step you take, with a typical pack of 4-6 stainless steel straws costing around a fiver and in theory, lasting you several years. Ultimately, plastic is a big issue in today’s world and not something that is likely to just disappear, due to our sheer reliance on it. However, by taking a few simple steps, we can all make a difference in reducing waste and preserving our oceans and the animals that live in them.
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Rhyl Library - Llyfrgell Rhyl Pursue your passion at Rhyl Library Hobbies and pursuing passions help those in later life according to a survey carried out by Age UK. As part of our week “Celebrating Age”, Rhyl Library will be doing it’s bit to fire those passions with a local activities fair offering a chance to acquire new skills and hobbies as well as offering many opportunities to volunteer. The Fair will run from 11am until 3pm on Wednesday the 3rd of October. There will be a free taster session at 11.30 for those who are interested in learning Welsh and an opportunity to achieve healthy mind and body with a Tai Chi taster at 2pm.
Local clubs and societies will have stalls promoting their activities to new members and there will be a chance to sign up to adult learning classes, library reading groups or to help local voluntary organisations. Anybody wishing to book a stall can do so by contacting Rhyl Library on 01745 353814 or emailing dewi.w.jones@denbighshire.gov.uk Interesting facts from the survey included the following:
Nearly three quarters (71%) have tried new activities since turning 60 53% revel in the freedom that the later years offer One in five (20%) say active hobbies help them feel younger Notes to editors
All statistics should be accredited to the research, which polled a total of 2,000 respondents; including 345 adults aged 60+, in June 2011. The research was carried out by OnePoll on behalf of Age UK. Dewi W. Jones Customer Service Assistant Rhyl Library
The Ti a Fi Playgroup The Ti a Fi playgroup is based at the Dyserth Community Centre, Cwm Road, and is a great service for all pre-school children from birth onwards. We meet every Thursday between 9.15am and 11.15am. Parents and Carers are invited to come along and relax in an informal atmosphere, where their little ones are free to play with any of the toys on offer, as well as indulging in creative craft wherever possible. Prices: £2.50 per child over 1 £1.50 per child under 1 £1 for additional siblings Contact Samantha Evans on 07539 949204 for further details.
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Chris Ruane - MP for Vale of Clwyd Trust Funds Parent of 16-year-olds in the Vale of Clwyd are being urged to double-check if they set up Child Trust Fund in 2005. This year marks the first time that anyone turning 16 can now start managing their child Trust Fund but there are concerns that some people may be unaware that they have these savings. The scheme was set up in 2005 with an automatic contribution from the government to encourage parents to save for their children, however, there may be many people across the Vale of Clwyd who have forgotten or may be unaware of the money which could now total hundreds of pounds. This month marks 16 years since eligibility for the first funds began and, under the rules, anyone turning 16 can apply to take over the management of their fund from their parents, their carers, or the UK tax authority. An estimated 75,000 youngsters will turn 16 in September alone, giving them the opportunity to do so. Although they are unable to withdraw these savings until they turn 18, they will still be able to manage their account such as choosing which provider oversees their investment. There are over one million accounts are lost to the young person to whom they belong, almost entirely following their accounts being opened by HM Revenue and Customs on their behalf, because parents/guardians had not done so within the first year of the child’s birth and there were 1.74 million accounts opened in this way, out of 6.14 million in total. The service can be found: https://www.gov.uk/child-trust-funds Speed Limit Reduction A number of schools in the Vale of Clwyd are to have 20mph speed limits trialled outside their premises. The schools affected are:
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Ysgol Emmanuel, Rhyl Ysgol Christchurch, Rhyl Ysgol Tir Morfa School, Rhyl
Blessed Edward Jones RC High School, Rhyl Rhyl High School Ysgol Bryn Hedydd, Rhyl Ysgol Llywelyn, Rhyl Ysgol Henllan Prestatyn High School Ysgol Bryn Clwyd, Llandyrnog
The pilot scheme which aims to improve traffic safety in the area and the schemes will last 2-3+ years to test the effectiveness of the measures.
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MP and AM’s Surgery Dates Chris Ruane MP Friday 19th October/Dydd Gwener 19eg Hydref Eirianfa,Denbigh/Eirianfa, Dinbych: 2:30 - 3:30pm Prestatyn Library/Llyfrgell Prestatyn: 4pm - 5pm Ask Rhyl Centre/Canolfa Gofyn y Rhyl: 5:30 - 6:30pm Friday 9th November/Dydd Gwener 9fed Tachwedd Eirianfa,Denbigh: 2:30 - 3:30pm Prestatyn Library/Llyfrgell Prestatyn: 4pm - 5pm Ask Rhyl Centre/Canolfa Gofyn y Rhyl: 5:30 - 6:30pm Email: chris.ruane.mp@parliament.uk Tel: 01745 610056 Post: Morfa Hall, Bath Street, Rhyl, LL18 3EB Ann Jones A.M. To make an appointment please ring Ann Jones’s constituency office 01745 332813 or use the contact form at http://annjones.org.uk/get-in-touch/
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Dyserth & District Field Club Clwb Dyserth a Maes Dobarth The visit by coach to the recently refurbished Norton Priory complex was thoroughly enjoyed by a good number of members in fine weather. After an introductory talk by one of the guides the excellent new museum and a well-tended walled garden were thoroughly explored and after a stroll round the other grounds tea and cakes completed a good day out. At the end of July the weather was not so kind for the walks in the nature reserves on Anglesey at Llyn Parc Mawr and Cors Gydda but some interesting things were seen in an area where the Club had not previously visited.
Sadly, there were no events in August largely because no members were available to act as leaders. This is only the second time in the Club’s 107 year history that August has been blank: the other year was 1914 when the first World War had been declared on August 4th and plans were abandoned, though walks and talks resumed in that September. This year on September 8th twelve members ignored the poor weather forecast and set off to explore Nercwys Forest and Bryn Alyn. In the event, the weather was dry in the woods but at Bryn Alyn where there is a large area of limestone pavement it was raining and it was judged to be too slippery to walk on it. The next event will be a coach excursion to Stokesay Castle and the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre on September 22nd and the summer programme will conclude with a walk in the Henllan area on 6th October passing the remains of Foxhall House after visiting the church of St Sadwrn. The winter programme will be published shortly and will appear on the Dyserth website and local posters. Everyone, and especially prospective new members, will be very welcome at all events. If you wish to join the Field Club or need any other information please contact the Secretary on 01745 336456. Information about the Club and full details of the programme appear on the Dyserth website under ‘Organisations’. Look out for details of the programme on local posters, in the libraries and on the website and then please join in! D S Richards
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ACROSS 1 Multiple siblings in East Sussex (5,7) 8 Proves AI makes it disappear into the air (8) 9 Makes fun of effigies (4) 10 Canine haircut holds things together (7,4) 13 Back talk from bullock to flower (5) 14 Left heat for turning (5) 17 Ancestor gets a thousand pounds for large lady (11) 19 OAP’s write new opera (4) 21 Drunk after song is beyond doubt (8) 22 A rose prowled about getting free electricity (5,7)
DOWN 2 Former Welsh politician sat one (4) 3 Lout I once reformed to make clear and expressive speech (9) 4 Is left the way to suppress something? (6) 5 Tread upon stepson so that he loses his end (4,2) 6 Urge every Girl Guide starting (3) 7 Sun, moon or high window (8) 11 Eire faces new chance to curb hostilities (9) 12 Wife loving Egyptian city loses capital having many unpaid bills (8) 15 A very loud piece of music leads to matrimonial infidelity (6) 16 So tree leads to double speaking (6) 18 New hose is put on foot (4) 20 Friend may come up from Arctic country (3)
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Film Reviews by Kumari Tilakawardane The Spy Who Dumped Me Comedy queens Kate McKinnon and Mila Kunis team up for this girl power spy comedy all about heartbreak turned into international heists and espionage escapades. Audrey (Mila Kunis) and Morgan (Kate McKinnon) have been best friends for years. They’ve got the kind of easy-going, laidback friendship that we’ve come to know and love from buddy comedies. The major action point of the plot shouldn’t be much of a surprise, nor a spoiler; Audrey has been dumped – by text, even – by a spy (Justin Theroux). What happens next (to no one’s surprise) is an international chase involving the universal Macguffin, a slick secret agent and the ubiquitous untrustworthy Eastern European spy. It can at times be difficult to follow the storyline, as we’re constantly unsure who’s the real bad-guy. A good shout turns out to be a former gymnast turned deadly assassin (Ivana Sakhno) whose attempts at villainy revive the flagging plot somewhat, alongside Sam Heughan’s almost-untrustworthy British agent. As always, McKinnon is spectacular, and Kunis’ well-proven comedy chops make her the perfect foil; the sardonic, unflappable sidekick to McKinnon’s wild and wacky livewire. Though the script includes some less-than-effortless gags (take, for example, the fact that McKinnon’s character’s surname is Freeman), our leading ladies make light work of it. In the end, it feels as though the film could have used a little more exposition and riffing from the Kunis-McKinnon axis rather than numerous wild goose car chases and surprisingly violent bullet-ridden action scenes. It's a tad frustrating that the film fails to live up to its stellar concept. The world of spy films has been crying out for a female-driven film. From the all-business Bourne series to the semi-serious clashes of James Bond to the silly spectacle of Kingsman, there’s not really been much legitimate exploration of the female perspective. 6/10
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Crazy Rich Asians Much has been written, read and discussed about the release of Crazy Rich Asians, John M Chu’s blockbuster romance that marks the first time in 25 years a mainstream Hollywood release has had an all-Asian cast. And as much as this is a hugely momentous occasion for Asian people and cinemagoers in general, there’s a lot more about this film that merits discussion. For one, the utterly sumptuous setting; Malaysia is brought vividly to life on screen, with dazzling colours and sharp camerawork transporting audiences right to Singapore. Rachel (Constance Wu) is a ChineseAmerican professor, who is asked by her boyfriend Nick (Henry Golding) to accompany him at a family wedding in Singapore. Rachel agrees, but it isn’t long before a big part of Nick’s life is revealed – he’s filthy, stinking rich. Upon arrival it soon becomes clear that Nick’s mother, Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) does not approve of her son’s new love, openly telling Rachel she’s not good enough for someone of Nick’s stock. What follows is a magical tale filled with vibrant supporting characters, elegant settings and a lively script, which effortlessly weaves elements of Asian class systems and traditions with the well-known conventions of Hollywood romantic comedy. It’s not going to reinvent the wheel, and it’s not without its problems, but this is a lively, driven and utterly decadent film that’s bursting with fun. Though it’s an important watershed moment for racial politics in popular culture, Crazy Rich Asians deserves to be seen and talked about for what it really is -the quintessential romcom: a wild, beautiful and delightful film that’s incredibly fun to get lost in. 9/10
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Councillors and Clerks County Councillor Dyserth
David Gwyn Williams
01745 570282 David.G.Williams @denbighshire.gov.uk
County Councillor Tremeirchion, Cwm & Waen
Christine Marston
01745 582842
Clerk to the Dyserth Community Council
Phillip Parry
01352 720547
Clerk to Tremeirchion, Cwm & Waen
Ian Jones
07746 789004
Local and National Services Childline
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0800 1111
Community Police
PCSO2839 Alexandra Jones
07768 038842
Community Information Bus
Dave Haycocks
01745 339779
North Wales Police
Non-Emergency Line
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Pharmacy
Rhys Roberts
01745 570232
Quarry House Surgery
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01745 572968
Welsh Water
Emergency Line
0800 052 0130
Ysbyty Glan Clwyd
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01745 583910
Ysgol Hiraddug
Headteacher – Tristan Hughes
01745 570467
Young People’s Groups Beavers, Cubs & Scouts
Carol Boyton
Dyserth Junior Football Club
Secretary – Andy Chadwick Treasurer – Glenn Jones Acting Chairperson & Safeguarding Officer – David Cooke
01745 591702 07701 096039
01745 571346 01745 571591
Karate Club
Shirley Smith
01745 342798
Ti a Fi (Parent & Toddler Group)
Samantha Evans
07539949204
After School Club
07789 495160
Hiraddug Childcare
07506 884812
Ysgol Hiraddug
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Dyserth Community Groups Dyserth Environmental Group
Secretary - Jackie Parry
01745 571956
Dyserth Tuesday Morning Community Group
David Richards
01745 570625
Dyserth Women’s Institute
Secretary – Lynne Peake
07930 550340
Dyserth & District Field Club
David Richards
01745 570625
NSPCC Fund Raising Group
Joyce Marshall
01492 582152
Dyserth Sports & Activities Groups Bowls Club
John Hugh Jones
01745 338281
Irish Dancing
Emma Orhan
07920 728422
Line Dancing
Dorothy Evans
01745 888833
Religious Groups Cwm Parish Church
Canon Robert Rowland
01745 570750
Dyserth Parish Church
Canon Robert Rowlands Church Warden – Harry Davies & Roger Peters
01745 570750
Dyserth United Reformed Church
Revd. Colin Richards
01745 889002
01745 570130
Venues for Hire Community Hall, Dyserth
Cathy Jackson
01745 570258
Old School Hall, Cwm
Diana Baxter
01745 570261
Paterson Hall, Dyserth
Barbara Tebbutt
01745 570793 01824 706873
Residential Hall, Maes Esgob
Sarah Jones
St Bridget’s Hall, Waterfall Road
Anne Cooper Pam Williams
01745 889886 01745 570507
The Blue Lion, Cwm
Mike Pritchard
01745 798741
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Sarah.Jones @denbighshire.gov.uk
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