My Local View June 2013 by Paul Adamson

June 2013

Issue 86

Caerphilly Edition www.facebook.com/mylocalview

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4 Dear Reader Tomorrow is going to be a good day for me as I am driving to Aberystwyth to collect my eldest son from University. He has ﬁnished his ﬁrst year, and after his last exam on Tuesday has spent a fair amount of time partying. When I was younger, a night out was pub, club, kebab and pass out! In Sam’s world it is go to the pub with his mates, stay up all night then a competition to see who can last the longest in the kitchen (with only loo breaks allowed). I think it is a maximum of 36 hours before the winner then gets all his drinks paid for in the pub! Oh, to be young!

I have a funny feeling he is not going to be feeling very well when we drive home. On his return, he will be working full time to recharge his university money. On that note, I was inspired by the news that the owners of the new Bargain Booze and Subway Restaurant in Castle View have announced that they have created twenty employment opportunities in the local area - nice bunch of people they are too. As well as the creation of the positions, it is nice to see both businesses are thriving. If you are a local employer, I will be able to offer you the chance to place classiﬁed recruitment ads in this magazine, free of charge. Several business owners have successfully recruited staff through this magazine in the past and I want to do my bit to help utilise local talent.

Regular features Fun Quiz Page 8

Recipe - Falafel Salad Page 10

Puzzles

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Dr. Roger’s Gardening Surgery Page 26

Caerphilly Miners update Page 30

What’s on locally Page 32 & 34

Caerphilly Events update Page 36

Thought for the Month Page 40

If you are interested please let me know. Best Wishes, Paul

Published by: Local View Advertising Limited Company Number: 5717569 Registered in England & Wales VAT registration number: 935 9733 80 Editor: Paul Adamson Business Address: 2 Kidwelly Court, Caerphilly, CF83 2TY Contact Details: Tel: 02920 880378 / 07737 610177 Email: paul@mylocalview.co.uk Web: http://www.mylocalview.co.uk While every care has been taken to ensure that the data contained in this document is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

Local View do not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system in any form without the prior permission of the publisher. Distribution We deliver to at least 11,500 homes in Caerphilly every month including: Castle View, Hendredenny, Watford Park, Watford Farm, Glenfields, Bondfield Park, Mountain View, Lon y Llyn, Cwm Ifor, Ty Isaf, Energlyn Park, Pontypandy, Bedwas, Trethomas, 1000 homes in Machen, Castle Park, Town Centre. You can see the magazine online, get prices and deadline dates at www.mylocalview.co.uk

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National Memorial CD Launch

A fundraising CD entitled ‘A Miner’s Song’ has been released in aid of the Welsh National Mining Memorial to be sited at Senghenydd to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Britain’s worst mining disaster (in which 440 lives were lost). The CD produced by Daniel and Laura Curtis from the Aber Valley Heritage Group was recently launched at the Millennium Stadium prior to the England versus Wales Six Nations Rugby match. ‘A Miner’s Song’ was composed by Dan and Laura and includes the voices of some well known Welsh celebrities, some of whom recorded their lines from as far away as Los Angeles. Those taking part include Aled Jones, Ioan Gruffudd, Jonathan Pryce, Paul Potts, Michael Sheen, Joe Calzaghe and Wynne Evans (Mr ‘Go Compare’). In addition children from 4 local schools also took part in recording the song back in December. Other contributors are the Aber Valley Male Voice Choir, BTM Brass Band, Gentleman Songsters and the Richard Williams Singers.

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The song is being supported by BBC Radio Wales, particularly through our patron, Roy Noble’s Radio Show. Roy said “The planned National Memorial will ever remind generations to come of our debt to all those who worked in coal and its true cost in lives – Senghenydd, in its huge tragedy, being the stalwart symbol”. Copies of the CD, which also includes 5 additional bonus tracks (including the song ‘Senghenydd’ sang by the Aber Valley Male Voice Choir), is available to purchase from the Heritage Museum at Senghenydd or via the website: www.nationalminingmemorial.co.uk costing £5.99. It is also available for download via itunes. “I want to lend my support to this incredibly worthy cause that is part of our history and our heritage. I hope everyone will give it the boost it deserves.” Michael Sheen, OBE. For more information call (02920) 830444/5 or email senghen.heritage@btconnect.com www.abervalleyheritage.co.uk

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Fun Quiz

Mothers and Fathers 1. Which Disney film features a mother and father called Perdita and Pongo? 2. The children’s radio show Listen With Mother always began with what question? 3. Which comes first in the calendar year?... Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? 4. Which member of the Guildford Four released the autobiography Proved Innocent, which was later adapted into the film In The Name Of The Father? 5. In Monty Python’s Life Of Brian, who played Brian’s mother, Mandy? 6. Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily was born in 1996. Name her famous mother and father. 7. Translating as “mother of the universe”, Chomolungma is the Tibetan name for what? 8. According to legend, who was King Arthur’s father? 9. Name the actor and actress who played Greg Focker’s mother and father in the film Meet The Fockers. 10. In 2007, Neil Diamond finally revealed that the inspiration for his song Sweet Caroline was a girl who was just 11 years old when he wrote it. Who was her famous father? Answers on page 46

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Recipe

Falafel, Pepper & Goats’ Cheese Salad Serves 4

Ready in 30 minutes If you’re having veggie friends around for lunch or just fancy a meat-free supper for a change this colourful salad will fit the bill. Falafels are small Middle Eastern deep-fried patties made with cooked chick peas. You can buy them ready-made in most supermarkets or deli’s but they are really easy to make at home with just a can of chick peas and a few store cupboard ingredients. For an on-the-go salad pack into warmed pitta breads.

Ingredients:

• 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped • 4 tbsp freshly chopped parsley or coriander • 1 tsp ground cumin • 1 tsp ground coriander • 1 tsp chilli powder • 2 tbsp plain flour • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Oil for shallow frying • 1 large red pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and thickly sliced • 2 tbsp olive oil • 150g bag mixed salad leaves • Half a small iceberg lettuce, roughly shredded • 150g goats’ cheese, roughly crumbled

For the Dressing: • 6 tbsp olive oil • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar • � tsp Dijon mustard

To make the falafel, place the chick peas, garlic, parsley or coriander, spices and flour in a food processor and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Process for about 1 minute until you have a fairly smooth mixture. Turn into a bowl then divide and shape the mixture into 12 small patties with clean wetted hands. Shallow fry the patties in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Meanwhile, place the sliced peppers on a foil-lined grill pan and drizzle over the olive oil. Grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and lightly charred in places. Toss together the salad leaves and shredded iceberg lettuce. Arrange on four plates with the grilled peppers. Halve the hot falafel then add to the salad and top with roughly crumbled goats’ cheese. To make the dressing, place all the ingredients in a screw-topped jar and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.

Tip Add a handful of fruity black or green olives to the salad or sprinkle with some lightly toasted pine nuts to give an extra Mediterranean flavour.

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Keeping Gum Disease Away By Julia Faulks How often have you seen blood in the basin when brushing your teeth and done nothing about it? Unfortunately, this is just one of the signs of gum disease, which has been linked to heart and lung disease, diabetes, strokes and premature births. Gum disease, also known as gingivitis, is where the gums become swollen, sore or infected. It can cause bad breath, bleeding gums, abscesses, loose teeth, receding gums and cavities. With around half of the population having some degree of gum disease, the risk of further health complications makes for scary reading. But the good news is that there is plenty you can do to improve things. Bad bacteria The disease is caused by a build-up of plaque on the teeth, which contain hundreds of bacteria that can be harmful to your gums. If you don’t brush your teeth properly or have them regularly cleaned by a professional, this plaque can build up and irritate your gums. Surprisingly, even if you aren’t experiencing any pain you might still be suffering from gum disease. In severe cases, a condition called periodontitis can develop - this affects the tissues that support your

teeth and hold them in place, meaning that you may even lose teeth. There are cases where you may be more likely to get gum disease – and not just because you aren’t brushing your teeth well. For example, if you: • are over the age of 35 • are a smoker • have a condition that makes it harder for your body to fight infection • have a high level of stress • are taking certain forms of medication linked with gum disease, including tricyclic antidepressants, antihistamines, antimuscarinic drugs, some antiepileptic drugs, some antipsychotics, betablockers, diuretics (water tablets) • have a poor diet • are pregnant Dental check-ups With many of us neglecting our visits to the dentist and a recent survey revealing that men are the worst culprits when it comes to regular dental check ups, you may be completely unaware of the existence of a problem other than perhaps seeing blood in the sink when brushing your teeth. Don’t wait for your gums to become painful, inflamed or bleed before you visit your dentist – mild cases can

be easily treated or even reversed. However, in cases of severe gum disease, you may need further treatment carried out by a specialist. There’s no shame in asking your hygienist to show you how to clean your teeth properly or the best way to floss – years of bad habits can be hard to change, but even changing your toothbrush every three months can help. Top tips • Brush your teeth for at least two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste after every meal (leave 30 minutes after eating so your mouth acids have time to reduce). • Floss regularly and use interdental brushes to reach the parts of your teeth that normal brushing can miss. • Visit your dentist regularly, as well as a hygienist, who will not only clean your teeth but check your mouth generally for the signs of problems. • Speak to your pharmacist or dentist about additional treatments, such as an anti bacterial mouthwash, which can help control gum disease and keep your mouth in mint condition. • Cut down on sugary food and drinks and quit smoking – these things alone are two of the worst culprits when it comes to causing gum disease.

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Wonderful Wisteria I have started dabbling with my own video channel on youtube (search for Rogthegardener1 on youtube and let me know what you think!). It has been a learning curve for me – and I have been amazed that nice people from all over the world have started contacting me and asking me questions as a result of watching my videos – what a funny, and increasingly ‘smaller’ world we live in! My most popular video is all about Wisteria – one of the most spectacular climbers to grow in British gardens. This year they are late flowering because of the cold start to spring, so you should be able to see their cascading chains of mauve / purple flowers during early June. Take a look at the photo – now wouldn’t you like a bit of that in your garden? You can let Wisterias trail over pergolas, or walls with a little support; or if you are really clever, and can do a bit of canny pruning, you can train them into free standing trees.

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Join the fun at Race for Life

Ruth Cochran from Caerphilly, Wales is making a stand against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in celebration of her mum who has beat bowel cancer, and she wants every women across Wales to join her. In 2006 Ruth originally started taking part at Race for Life as she had lost so many family members to cancer.

for life-saving research into 200 types of cancer – helping men, women and children across Wales survive.

The shocking news was then revealed that her mum, Audrey Jones, had bowel cancer and was told that survival rates were very slim. However in 2008 Ruth and Audrey walked the Cardiff Race for Life together and her mum is now three years on from cancer treatment.

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Ruth recalls: “When mum became ill I practically stopped all my training due to appointments but thanks to Cancer Research UK’s life saving research and the wonderful support from our local hospital, she is here today, and my training is in full flow.” Sadly Ruth has just recently lost her Aunt to cancer and once again the realisation that there is more to be done has hit home. Ruth will be participating in the Cardiff Race for Life 5k and 10k course this year and along with the other thousands of ladies taking part says: “Look out cancer, we’re coming to get you.”

She says: “Thanks to research, my mum is still here. I am so grateful for the treatment that saved her life. Success stories like hers would not be possible without the work of Cancer Research UK, which in turn relies on everyone who raises money through Race for Life.” Thanks to the support of local people, Cancer Research UK is able to spend more than £4m on its pioneering work in Wales. To enter Race for Life today go to www. raceforlife.org or call 0845 600 6050.

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Caerphilly Miners Centre Campaign

On 29th June Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community launches the ‘8’ Campaign. ‘8’ reflects the donations made by the miners in the establishment of the hospital in 1923. Miners put aside 6 pence (6d) of their 12s 6d (12 shillings, 6 pence) weekly wages. Today this equates to about £8.00! We are already well underway with fundraising, having obtained nearly a 3rd of our £1M target and the ‘8’ campaign will raise awareness of the project and help us get to the magic £1M needed to refurbish the Beeches building. ‘8’ looks to gain donations from the community and local businesses.

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Local Event Guide

Regular Events Bedwas Bridge Club, New Venue: Bedwas & Trethomas Community Hall, The Bryn Field, Newport Road, Bedwas, CF83 8BJ. Every Thursday 7.00pm until 9.30 pm There’s a warm welcome to all, £1 includes tea/coffee. New venue is 150 yards behind the Bedwas Working Mens Institute club, at the end of the lane. Parking is available at a car park in front of the building. Come with or without a Bridge partner. Tuition can be given to beginners if required. Contact Lynda on 02920 868137

Bingo Tea/Coffee/Biscuits Day Trips arranged - Come Along and have a look. A warm welcome to those that do. You can contact our Secretary, Brian Wyegold on 07932 915960

Caerphilly Community Chorus Choir for ages 15+, no audition. Caerphilly Children’s Choir. For school years 5 to 8, no audition. Meet in Vanguard Centre on Friday evenings. New choristers welcome in October and January. Experience choristers welcome anytime. www.caerphillycommunitychorus.org.uk

Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Venue: Windsor Road Church, Windsor St, Caerphilly, CF83 1FW Second Tuesday of every month Time: 10:15am Cost £1.00 per person All Civil Service Pensioners and their partners and friends are welcome for a chat and refreshments. Speakers or other activities are also included. Contact Alun or Barbara on 029 2086 2091 Van over 50’s Club Cole Court, Mornington Meadows We meet every Wednesday between 12.30 - 4.30pm. Bingo and other prize games as well as Tea, Coffee and Biscuits. We also arrange outside Daytrips. Direct bus from Caerphilly Bus Station. Come along and meet us and receive a warm welcome. Contact Jean Cook, Treasurer on 02920 889627 Bedwas & Trethomas over 50’s Wednesday Club Venue: Bedwas & Trethomas Community Hall - Entrance rear of Workmens Hall every Wednesday Time: 1pm to 4pm

Caerphilly Retired Teachers Association Venue: Mount Carmel Church Vestry, Pontygwindy Road.CF83 3AD Date: Last Wednesday in the month. Time: 2 pm - 3.30 pm. We extend a very warm welcome to any retired teacher to come along and join us. Our get-together includes guest speakers,refreshments,meals out and day trips. Very informal. More information from the Secretary on 02920 883722

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V E St. Martin’s Ladies Fellowship Venue: St. Martin’s Lesser Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly, CF83 1AA Date: 2nd & 4th Weds of each month Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm A warm welcome to all Ladies for a chat and refreshments. Speakers and other activities. £1.00 which includes Tea/Coffee, Biscuits and a Raﬄe. Telephone 029 20884615 for further information.

Caerphilly Male Voice Choir Venue: Bedwas Methodist Church on Mondays and Thursdays at 7.15 pm We are always on the lookout for new choristers. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are more important than experience. Come along and listen in the first instance and see if it for you. Contact Bradley Harris on 02920881632 or E-mail: gensec@caerphillymalevoicechoir.org

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St Catherine’s Church Wednesday Drop In Venue: St Catherine’s Church Hall, Maes-y-Felin, oﬀ Mill Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3NH Time: 2.30pm to 4pm Last Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome to our wide range of talks and activities. Speakers have come from organisations such as Can Do, the local disability advocacy service and Mary’s Meals, supporting meals for children in Africa. Plans include talks from a JP and the Mothers Union and story telling and a bingo session. Refreshments and a raﬄe. Contact Helen Murphy on 029 2086 3221

Bardic Circle Creative Writing Group Venue: Community room at Caerphilly Fire Station, Waun Ganol Street. Date: 1st Thursday of each month Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm Bardic Circle is a group of keen amateur writers who met first at classes run by the University of Newport. We would like to invite other keen amateur writers to join us. For further details phone Alun on 02920 889 403 Caerphilly Ramblers Venue: Meet at Asda, Caerphilly Date: Sundays Time: 9.30a.m. We extend a warm welcome to all who would like to join us for walks of 8 – 12 miles throughout the South Wales Area. Meet in Asda car park, near the recycling bins. For more information go to: http://caerphillyramblers.btck.co.uk or contact John Newton 01633 440999

Creative Writing in Caerphilly Venue: OAP Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly Date: Thursdays Time: 1pm-2.40pm Friendly and Informal writing group for all ages and abilities. Cost: No charge. contact: Lynda on 07752 508518

Caerphilly Ladies Choir Venue :New Hall Ysgol y Castell, Crescent Road Caerphilly. Date : Every Tuesday evening in Term time. Time : 7.15 pm. to 9.15 pm. We welcome any female 16 or older to come along and sing with us.You do not have to read music.We have a broad repertoire and we give approx. 15 concerts a year. More information from the choir Publicity Oﬃcer on 029 2088 3722 or look up our website www.caerphillyladieschoir.org.uk Mount Carmel Coﬀee Mornings Venue : Mount Carmel Church Vestry, Pontygwindy Road. Date : Every Wednesday morning Time : 11.15 am. to 12.30 pm. Come along and meet new friends. Have a cup of tea or coffee and toast and a chat. Ring Richard on 029 2088 3790 for more information. Machen Ladies’ Bowling Club Venue: Machen Welfare Ground Date: Thursdays during May - August Time: 6.00p.m. – 7.00p.m. We extend a warm welcome to ladies aged 16 – 60+. You may be an experienced player who wants to join our team or someone who would like to try a game of bowls to find out if they enjoy it. Individual coaching will be given to new players. Please wear flat soled shoes. Bowls will be provided. For more information go to : www. machenbowls.co.uk or contact Lynda Newton 01633 440999

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June 2013

Dove coﬀee shop Venue: Emmanuel Church, Forge Road Machen Date: every Monday and Wednesday Time: 9am until 2pm Come along and meet new friends. and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. or bring a friend along and have some time together over a cup of tea or coffee. for more information ring Yvonne on 07798538957

Moth Night Date : 07 June 2013 Time : 2130 Venue : Cwmcarn Forest Drive Join us for our monthly meet and get up close and personal with the moths of Cwmcarn. Using light traps we will attract the moths and record our findings! You may even be surprised at the depth of colour and patterns these little creatures have! Enjoy a nice cuppa whilst out! Ages 8 plus. For further details please telephone Cwmcarn Visitor Centre on 01495 272001

Samantha Link - UK female vocalist of the year. Darren Parry - Award winning singer-songwriter Dan Phelps - Award winning pianist and composer Reflections - Great American Songbook trio. Tea and coffee served before the concert and during the interval. For further details please telephone Dan Curtis on 02920850128

Community Notices Urantia Book Study Group Meetings We look forward to you attending the weekly study group meetings in the Caerphilly area where the book will be read and conclusions made on the contents discussed for each meeting with venue and books being provided along with light refreshments. If you want to expand your cosmic consciousness and enhance you spiritual perception then please contact Gary on 07900667931 or send me an e-mail to garyurantia@aol.com http://www.urantia.org/urantiafoundation

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Urantia Book Study Group Meetings We look forward to you attending the weekly study group meetings in the Caerphilly area where the book will be read and conclusions made on the contents discussed for each meeting with venue and books being provided along with light refreshments. If you want to expand your cosmic consciousness and enhance you spiritual perception then please contact Gary on 07900667931 or send me an e-mail to garyurantia@aol.com http://www.urantia.org/urantiafoundation

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Machine Knitting Club Are you interested in Machine Knitting or would you like to learn? I am looking to set up a new machine knitting club in the Caerphilly area. We will meet a couple of afternoons or evenings a month. Please ring Val on 029 20867942 for further information.

Caerphilly & District Art Society We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Twyn Community Centre at 7.30p.m. In May we have a demonstration of Oil Painting, with Warren Sealey, and another in mixed media by Jantien Powell – both excellent artists. Come along and join us for more information call Anne Burnell on 029 20 883124.

Caerphilly Community Chorus Summer Choral Concert Venue: Bedwas Workman’s Hall Date: Saturday, June 8th Time: 7.00 p.m. Tickets: £5 - from Caerphilly Visitor Centre and choristers. with Caerphilly Children’s Choir. Singing Requiem Cambrensis, - a new piece to remember the Senghenydd Pit Disaster and songs from The Lion King, You Raise Me Up and others. www.caerphillycommunitychorus.org.uk Parish of Caerphilly Grand Fete Venue: St Martin’s Church Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly Date: Saturday 8 June 2013 Time: 10am to 2pm Cake stall, BBQ, plant stall, tombola, brica-brac and book stall. Refreshments and lots of fun and games for the children. Admission 50p. Children go free. Take a break from shopping and come along and enjoy the fun. For further information contact Deryn McAndrew on 07780 680229 Caerphilly Diabled People’s Forum Date : 11 June 2013 Time : 14.00 Venue : Ty Penallta Do you have a disability or a sensory impairment? Are you a carer for a disabled person? Why not come to our Disability Forum and get your voice heard? Raise issues and share your opinions and experiences with a cuppa in a relaxed, informal environment. For further information please telephone 01495 233555 or email info@ disabilitycando.org.uk For further details please telephone Bethan Jones on 01495 233555

An Evening of Music - In aid of BBC Children in Need Date : 12 June 2013 Time : 1930 Venue : St Martins Church Dan and Laura Curtis - as seen on the BBC One Show with Tony Bennett.

Guiding Light Spiritualists We meet every Friday at the Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83 1JL. We have a visiting medium every week doing a clairoyance evening. We also do spiritual healing. Doors open at 7pm - we start at 7.30pm. Tea/Coffee and chat after clairvoyance. Everybody welcome. For further information call Sandra Davies on 07805 649850 Machine Knitting Club Are you interested in Machine Knitting or would you like to learn? I am looking to set up a new machine knitting club in the Caerphilly area. We will meet a couple of afternoons or evenings a month. Please ring Val on 029 20867942 for further information. Caerphilly & District Art Society We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Twyn Community Centre at 7.30p.m. In May we have a demonstration of Oil Painting, with Warren Sealey, and another in mixed media by Jantien Powell – both excellent artists. Come along and join us for more information call Anne Burnell on 029 20 883124.

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Entrants are being encouraged to bring along the whole family to support them from the grassed area near the start/finish line on Crescent Road. The family can then enjoy the various activities on offer from our Sports Development Team including Hoola Hooping and Street Rugby. For further information on the event call the event hotline on 02920 880011 or to sign up visit the website http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/10k

Hot on the heels of the Caerphilly 10k is the Blackwood Summer Festival, which sees the High Street being transformed into a beach party for the weekend! On 29th & 30th June a giant beach will appear before your eyes as well as Punch and Judy shows, donkey rides, limbo dancing and hot donuts; you may even see a stilt walking mermaid pass you by as you relax on the deckchairs, while the children play in the sand with the buckets and spades!! This event always proves popular with families, and will once again be supported by an abundance of funfair rides and stalls and lots more entertainment for everyone to enjoy. I must not forget to mention the children’s favourite street characters which come along each year and prove extremely popular; this year they include new editions Mike The Knight and Everything Rosie, as well as the old favourites Mickey and Peppa Pig.

This year’s theme is children’s story time, so we expect to see lots of colourful and beautifully decorated wheelbarrows outside the centre over the weekend. Email events@caerphilly.gov.uk for an application form and visit www.caerphilly.gov.uk/ flowerfestival for more information on this event. Hope this is enough to keep you entertained over the coming weeks and I will look forward to our catch up in July’s edition.

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Thought for the Month

It’s not fair! There were times, I confess, when mini-me about 40 years ago tried the “It’s not fair” line on my parents; it never seemed to work in quite the way I had hoped.

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On one occasion, when I was about 10 years old, I was so outraged by my Mums unreasonable request for me to clean out my hamsters’ cage – that decided to leave home (it was after-all during the school holidays, what sort of Mum would ask her wonderful son to do THAT during his holidays!!). I decided to return home that evening (around tea time by coincidence) to what I thought would be a warm hearted ‘welcome home son’ feast – but alas, it was more of a ‘where have you been all day – now go and clean the Hamsters cage’ sort of welcome!

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How about if that person had lived a perfect life – doing good to all he met, showing compassion, patience and ‘tough love’ (not unlike my Mum!) even to his friends who let him down and left him to die the cruellest death the Romans could think of …that person would know all about ‘it’s not fair’ – He’s been there done that.

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Officers are cracking down on prolific offenders in the Caerphilly area as part of a new operation. A team of officers, consisting of one Detective Constable and six Police Constables, will be focussing on targeting those criminals that hurt local communities the most. During a similar operation that ran in February and March this year – Operation Crystal – 36 people were arrested for a variety of offences including burglary, affray, arson and shoplifting. A number of these have received custodial sentences, with one man receiving ten months in prison for burglary. Officers also executed six search warrants under the Theft and Misuse of Drugs Act and arrested individuals for drugs offences. They also made regular visits to known prolific offenders and worked to encourage crime prevention tactics, such as the use of forensic marking products by local businesses that had been victims of crime. Capture vehicles were also used throughout the area. Detective Nic Wilkie, who is leading the team, is hoping to see similar successes with this latest drive against crime. He said: “The new crime team that has been set up in Caerphilly will also be working with partner agencies to concentrate on dealing with repeat offenders in the area. This includes working with Wales

Probation, Gwent Drug Intervention Programme, the Youth Offending Service and Caerphilly County Borough Council. Through information sharing and partnership working, we are able to deal quickly and more eﬃciently with offenders. “As a reminder to residents, I would also like to encourage you not to be complacent or take chances with their security. Even when you are inside your own home, you should lock your door and take the key out of lock. It is also particularly important to keep any valuables hidden out of sight when you leave your home or car. “My advice is to always lock your home, car and garden sheds to avoid the inconvenience and distress associated with being a victim of crime. We also want to remind residents to report anything suspicious, no matter how small, to Gwent Police.” Anyone with information that may help any of our investigations should call Gwent Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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1. Dancer’s hair colour 2. Dancer’s shoe colour 3. Dancer’s mouth 4. Dancer’s ear 5. Girl’s mouth 6. Girl’s hair colour 7. Girl’s hair length 8. Girl’s eyebrows 9. Girl’s bow 10. Girl’s missing arm

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1.101 Dalmatians (they are the parents of dalmatian puppies) 2. Are you sitting comfortably? 3. Mother’s Day (March or April v June) 4. Gerry Conlon 5. Terry Jones 6. Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence 7. Mount Everest 8. Uther Pendragon 9. Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand 10. John F. Kennedy

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