December 2017/January 2018 Issue 216
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Intruder Alarms Closed Circuit TV Welcome to the November edition of contribution you would like to make Llanferres News & Views. towards its funding. The cost to Automatic There’s lots happening this month, produce News & Views in its current & calendar Barriers soGates keep your handy to make form is about £370 per issue. A large sure you don’t miss anything. The part of this is covered by our Pre - Christmas Craft Fair is on advertisers and help from the the UK weCouncil, spend more time Takeover Maintenance Saturday 5th November (see page 24). In Community but we also rely money on our homes than Friday 11th November is the family and heavily on donations and fund raising and Service in the Bingo night which will fund the anywhere to meet theelse whole costworld each year, so if OAP’s Christmas Lunch. There are you can help, it is very much great prizes to be won, a very Is appreciated. can be ? left at yours Envelopes protected reasonably priced bar and the Loggerheads Garage, at 2 Cae Gwyn atmosphere is very jovial. It really is or we can collect. a good night, please give it and a try ifsupport you If you would liketoday to send! a festive For advice call AGS haven’t been before. Cor Cilcain message to local friends and perform on Friday 25th November neighbours in next month’s News & (see page 12) and don’t forget to book Views please let us have the details by your place at the Christmas Lunch on 20 November. Saturday 3rd December (see page 9). Field Way t: 01352 707888 Best Wishes Enclosed with this News & Paul & Siobhan Denbigh Road f: month’s 01352 707889 Views is an envelope asking for any
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Welcome Welcome to the December and January edition of News & Views. This edition brings much love and best wishes to Julie Massey who is making fabulous progress and is now in Mold Hospital for rehab. Thank you for your very generous donations! Since the November issue we have had almost £300 in envelopes through the door and from the donation box at Loggerheads Garage. Plus smashing donations from the Community Council, the Gardening Club and the Playing Field Association. Make sure you check out the diaries on pages 6 and 36 so you don’t miss any of the events taking place.
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We would like to send festive greetings to the distributors who faithfully deliver News & Views to you each month, and to all the advertisers and organisations who support the magazine throughout the year. Thanks to Mel Berry for the spectacular picture on the front page. The next issue will be February 2018 with a 20th January deadline for any articles or items for inclusion. Have a lovely Christmas Best Wishes Paul & Siobhan Email: news@llanferres.org www.llanferres.org
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Happy Birthday to the following in December Dave Ivanoff on 1st December Maggie-Beau Stacey who will be 9 on 4th December Isla Davidson who will be 1 on 5th December William Fellows who will be 18 on 8th December Julie Dolan on 10th December Gwyneth Logan on 13th December Sheila Hawkes on 14th December Steve Clarke on 18th December Ian Logan on 19th December Dylan Rhys Cookson who will be 9 on 21st December Lizamin Gothorp on 28th December Luke Givelin on 28th December Osian Stacey who will be 8 on 29th December Charlie Baines who will be 21 on 31st December
And to the following in January Chloe Lewis on 3rd January Seren Hughes on 3rd January Ewan Thomas who will be 7 on 5th January Julie Massey on 8th January Deborah Joanne Lovell on 9th January Joshua Carney on 10th January Harry Edwards who will be 6 on 12th January Alun Edwards 23rd January Nick Prtak on 24th January Jack Lewis on 25th January Yvonne McCorry on 25th January Suzie Moore on 27th January Rebecca Clarke on 27th January Hafina Cordiner on 27th January Helen Llewellyn on 27th January Gary Myles on 28th January Sam Shillito on 29th January Elise La Flamme who will be 16 on 29th January Alec Stacey on 29th January Louis Carney on 30th January
If you would like a birthday or special announcement included in News &Views please send the details to: news@llanferres.org or 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SL. Tel 810668
A special Happy Birthday to Isla Davidson, who will be 1 on December 5th
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Local News LLANFERRES OVER 60's Club At our November meeting, once again we were made aware of the amount of work done by charitable organisations. Rob Taylor and Laura Wright work with “Local Solutions U.K.”, which is accredited by the De Paul Charity for the Homeless. They work with 16-21 year olds in Flintshire, Denbighshire and Conway areas. Once the vulnerable young people have been referred to them they are cared for, to develop self-confidence and the will to get their lives together. Care also covers “Night Stop” when local families are prepared to take in these young people, with little reward, to help their development. All this comes at a cost and is paid for from donations from the public. Our December 12th meeting we will again be entertained by the children of Llanferres School - what a joy that was last year! We hope you can join us at 2pm
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5.00pm onwards Carol Singing round the Village 1.30pm Older Persons’ Christmas Lunch at the Druid 9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ Church 6.30pm Tai Chi 7.00pm Whist 9.15am Baby & Toddler Group 7.00pm Bowls Club
3.30pm Bro Famau Christmas Fayre 9.30am Christingle Service, St Berres’ Church 6.30pm Tai Chi 7.00pm Christmas Whist 9.15am Baby & Toddler Group. 2pm Over 60s Meeting 7.00pm Bowls Club 7.30pm Community Council Meeting
9.30am Holy Communion, St Berres’ Church 4pm Messy Church, Gwernaffield Church Hall 6.30pm Tai Chi 9.15am Baby & Toddler Group 7.00pm Bowls Club 7.00pm Carol Service, St. Berres’ Church
5.15pm Crib and Christmas Story service 11.30pm Midnight Mass, St. Berres’ Church 9.30am Christmas Morning Worship, St Berres’ Church
9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ Church
Events in italics are in the Village Hall Check the latest Village Hall bookings on our website: www.llanferres.org Click on ‘What’s on’ on the main menu
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Older Persons’ Welfare Committee Thank you to all who supported our Bingo Night on 27th October. We raised a staggering £700 on the night, making over £300 profit, as we purchased gift cards for prizes, which went down really well. We hope everyone who joined us on the theatre trip, with tea in the Druid beforehand, enjoyed it as much as everyone on the committee! Christmas lunch on 2nd December is now full. We have 70 people joining us, and Sam has generously said that she can accommodate us all, but can’t fit anyone else in!
Baby and Toddler Group 9.15am to 11.15am every Tuesday during term time. 50p including a drink and biscuits. We encourage parents and grandparents of babies and toddlers to come along. It is a good way for the children to have a play while getting to know those they may start school with and also to meet other local parents.
Village Hall Booking Check the online calendar to see if the Hall is free at: www.llanferres.org then contact Gay Headley, 07836 268894 / 01352 810224 or preferably e-mail headley889@btinternet.com
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Local News Llanferres Parish Gardening Club The last meeting of 2017 was our Annual General Meeting held on Monday 13th November. With a good attendance, the meeting heard reports from the Hon Secretary, Hon Treasurer, Hon Show Secretary and the Chairman that this year had been much more successful than 2016. The Annual Show had also been a great success due to the support of so many exhibitors, so many thanks to all who entered and to all who attended on the day. As a result the club will continue and our show next year will be held on Saturday September 1st so please enter and attend again and ensure that the club and show continue for many years to come. With a healthy balance, the subscription to join the club will remain at £5.00 per year but visitors are always welcome to individual meetings for £1.00 a meeting. Members agreed a donation of £40.00 to 'News & Views' in appreciation of the publicity afforded to our Club. With no new nominations the four officers for the club were returned unopposed - viz Chairman, John Almond; Hon Secretary, Mrs Joan Almond; Hon Treasurer, Tony McKinstry; Hon Show Secretary, Mrs Ivy Watts. Our club will support the Llanferres Carnival on Sunday May 6th 2018 by having a plant stall. Next year's syllabus is set, with six lectures in the months March to September and outings as members bring suggestions forward. After the business, members enjoyed a large and varied buffet provided by themselves and enjoyed much chattering. Our Annual Lunch is next on the Agenda being held at Plas Hafod on Sunday January 14th 2018. Old members and prospective members would be welcome. The cost is £18.95 - three course and coffee.
Mrs Joan Almond Hon Secretary ℡01352 810808
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Church News Sunday Services in December & January Sunday 3rd Dec 9.30am Sunday 10th Dec 9.30am Sunday 17th Dec 9.30am 4pm Tuesday 19th Dec 7pm Sunday 24th Dec 5pm 10pm Monday 25th Dec 9.30am Sunday 31st Dec 9.30am
Morning Worship Christingle service Holy Communion Messy Church, Gwernaffield Church Hall Carol service Crib service Midnight Mass Christmas Morning Worship Morning Worship
January 2018 Sunday 7th Jan 11.15am Holy Communion Sunday 14th Jan 9.30am Morning Worship Sunday 21st Jan 9.30am Holy Communion 4pm Messy Church, Gwernaffield Church Hall Sunday 28th Jan 9.30am Morning Worship Remembrance Sunday The Remembrance Sunday service was well attended and followed the usual format with the congregation walking to the memorial stone to observe the silence and remember the fallen. Pews for sale We have two approximately 8 foot church pews for sale. Anyone interested in buying them can contact Noel Headley on 01352 810224. Christingle / Carol / Crib Service Please come along for the Christingle service on Sunday 10th December at 9.30am. Then in the lead up to Christmas we have the Carol service on 19th December at 7pm. The Christmas Eve crib service at 5pm is one for all the family to enjoy. This service tells the story of the nativity through readings and carols and involves the children as they bring the items for the nativity to the stable ready for Christmas. See above for the timing of midnight mass on Christmas Eve and the service on Christmas Day. Church decorating Any help decorating the church for Christmas would be appreciated from 2pm Village Hall Booking Check the online calendar to see if the Hall is free at: www.llanferres.org then contact Gay Headley, 07836 268894 / 01352 810224 or preferably e-mail headley889@btinternet.com
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Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres Notes for the GENERAL MEETING Held Thursday 9th NOVEMBER 2017 Present: Cllr. John Almond (Chair), Cllr's Bob Barton, Rob Jones, Ivy Watts, Allan Morgans, Isla Watts, Michael Cordiner and the Clerk, Mrs. G Dillon. There were Members of the public present. Apologies: Cllr Martyn Holland. Cllr Jac Armstrong was not present. Meeting Open to the Public - no items raised. Declarations of Interest - the Councillors were reminded that they should declare an interest at the commencement of the Meeting - none declared. Co-option Notice - An application had been received and the Chair read out the letter from the applicant. Clerk had responded and invited the applicant to the next Meeting of the Community Council. Also forwarded was a copy of 'The Good Councillor's Guide' for information. Cllr Morgans had spoken to the applicant and the applicant was also known to Cllr Cordiner. The Councillors accepted the nomination and looked forward to meeting the applicant at the next Community Council Meeting in December. Minutes of the Meeting Held 14th September 2017 - these were accepted as a true record and signed by the Chairman subject to a small spelling error. Matters Arising - none County Councillors Report - Cllr Holland sent his apologies and had circulated a Report prior to the Meeting.
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1) Cllr Holland had a meeting with the Trunk Road Agency and Darren Millar AM on 27th October to discuss the request to reduce the speed limit through Loggerheads and place double white lines from the Clwyd Gate to the first Llanarmon-yn-Ial turning. Also, to replace the amber flashing lights outside Colomendy with new flashing speed signs (40 mph). 2) The Boundary Commission are to review the County boundary wards. No ward should have more than 1500 electors nor less than 1000. Our ward has more than 2000 and the neighbouring ward of Llanbedr less than 1000. A consultation will take place and it is hoped a conclusion and implementation can take place before the next county council elections. 3) Community Councils will be revisited under a separate review to be undertaken by Denbighshire. A report will be issued in the New Year. Small councils with small budgets may face changes. 4) The Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for the Superfast Broadband has agreed to attend a public meeting in Llanarmon-yn-Ial on 7th December. 5) The County Council is looking for two Gypsy sites in the county. One for travelers and one to be permanent. 6) Cllr Holland has asked the County Highways team to look at the accident history relating to the 'S' bends near Maeshafn. This follows a recent accident. 7) A date/time needs to be arranged to review the drainage plans for Llanferres.
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8) Another sheep was reported to have been attacked on the open heathland at Moel Fammau. Reports from Other Meetings - Cllr Barton apologized for the absence of a full report on the One Voice Wales AGM held in Builth Wells and the Area Meeting held in Penmaenmawr. Cllr Almond submitted his report from the Review of Boundaries Meeting held in the County Offices on the 17th October. Cllrs Cordiner and Barton also attended. The purpose of the meeting was to explain the policy and practice of the review. The official start of the review will be a 12-week consultation from 1st November to 23rd January 2018. The draft proposal will be produced by summer of 2018 with a final proposal by the summer of 2019. This may impact on Llanferres. Boundary Commission - Proposed changes - a meeting was held in Eryrys with representatives from the three Community Councils in our Ward. Llanarmon, Llanferres and Llandegla with Cllr Holland also present. Following an in-depth discussion, it was agreed to send an informative letter to the County to support the current situation and that it remains unchanged. a) In common we all share mining, quarries and upland farming b) We are all in an AONB c) The ward currently delivers an effective and convenient form of local government d) The residents are more affiliated with Mold/Wrexham for their shopping/business. e) It is suggested that should the ward name be revisited then, as all
three communities are linked with the River Alyn then it could be changed to the Alyn Valley Ward. Llanarmon were to circulate a draft letter to the community councils concerned, for their response and joint signatures. Maintenance in the Community none raised at this time Red Telephone Kiosks - the kiosk has now been painted (thanks were given to Cllr Morgans). The reconnection of the power supply is ongoing. A donation has been received from a resident to install a defibrillator in the kiosk. Cadwyn Leader will be informed of the progress. Memorial Stone - the wreath has been delivered in readiness for the Memorial Service arranged. The stone has been cleaned and all the planters planted up by an anonymous provider. Thank you - the area looks lovely. Risk Assessments Financial - the Bank Reconciliation Statement for Month was circulated. No risk raised. Maes Ysgawen - the last cut for the season was in October. Spraying was kept to a minimum and will now be left for next season. During the recent storm an ash tree lost a branch, this will be cleared in the spring. Maeshafn Playing Field - the Motor Mower Training has taken place and we await the Certificate and the invoice. A replacement swing seat has also been installed. No cost. The Christmas Tree has been trimmed and the new lights have been received. The Certificate for the
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electricity connection has been b) One Voice Wales advertising a training course for 'Managing Projects' received. No news with regard to c) OVW - Review of the Town & ownership. Community Council Sector - Review Training & Finance Issues - a list of Panel have issued a call for evidence Training Courses from One Voice Wales in a four-question survey. Coedpoeth has been received. Induction Training CC issued a request that all Councils for Cllr Allan Morgans and possibly the share their responses. new member will be held in Corwen on d) Welsh Government - Changes to the the 19th December 2017. Registration of Town & Community Bills Clerk's Salary (Nov) & PAYE £214.35 Paint (Smith & Allan) £83.82 Council's Green Spaces. Christmas Lights Electrics (A J e) Denbighshire County Council - review Electricals) £360.00 to the approach to salt heaping for the Administration £99.60 coming winter months. Microsoft Licence for laptop £49.00 f) Request for a grant for the Llanferres Planning Matters 21/2017/0928 Carnival Committee - defer until next Proposal: Demolition of Porch and meeting. Erection of an Attached Garage Other Matters Brought to Councillor's (Revised) Location: 16 Rectory Lane attention: Llanferres I) Sunken manhole in Tafarn-y-Gelyn Following a discussion, the Community Ii) There is a Mobile Post Office Council would comment as follows: No attending once a week in Eryrys. Does objection to the building of the Llanferres want one? garage, but concerns remain about the iii) There is a tractor depositing large excavation works being close to a amounts of mud and debris through neighbouring property and could cause the village. Request that the harm. The difference in height for the wheels be washed. access could bring some difficulty for iv) Cllr Rob Jones will lay the wreath the adjacent property. at the Memorial Stone on behalf of the 21/2017/0957/PF Proposal: Erection Community Council of a replacement dwelling Location: v) Cllr Bob Barton has requested that 4 Bryn Artro Avenue Tafarn-y-Gelyn. he be made Broadband Champion for The Community Council have no the community. objection to the proposals but are concerned that the proposal does not Date of next Meeting: A General Meeting meet the one metre preference is scheduled to take place on Thursday requirement in the residential 14th December 2017 at 7:30 pm in boundary SPG. Llanferres Village Hall. Correspondence list - items of correspondence were discussed as NB Previous Community Council meeting above. Also minutes are available on the website: a) Information on the Pre-Deposit Public www.llanferrres.org Consultation Local Development Plan for Flintshire.
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Our November meeting held at The Druid on Friday 15th November, gave very positive comments and results with steps taken for securing necessary licensing and further fund- raising ideas. (See Spectacular Valentines Event advert on page 15 )
dictate the number to win £35!! This is up and running at The Druid now!!
Also, I have drawn up a "5 Week Bonus Ball Sheet" for those who might not have the opportunity to visit The Druid. £5 will secure a number for the 5 Draws with the chance of winning £35 each week For full notes taken at this, and all through December!! I will be previous meetings, please visit the " coming a knocking!! News and Views "website and click the appropriate link. Other fund raising efforts are up and running so please visit The Druid (or Loggerheads Garage Sunday 26th Nov - Friday 1st Dec) where Gill Sankeys beautiful handsewn Doll is on display. For £1, a chance to guess her name and take her home for Christmas!! Also, the Lottery Bonus Ball is back!! Each Saturday in December , the Lottery Bonus Ball drawn will
The next meeting will be 19th January 2018 At the Druid 7.30pm. (then only 107 days until Carnival Day!!) I wish everyone a peaceful, stress-free Christmas . Thank you for your continued support!! SHEILA.
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Village Waste Bins There has been some confusion about the use of disposal facilities in the village for dog waste
You may have read in the Community Council notes that this issue was raised at the latest The black bin outside the play meeting. area and the two bins in the If you would like to see this service provided for Llanferres contact a churchyard near the door (not the Community Councillor, or the Clerk green recycle bins please) are (contact details on page 37) to have suitable for dog waste in your say. OR vote and have you say appropriately tied bags. If you on the website cannot take and dispose of the www.llanferres.org Not sure what a moblile post office provides? - See the website for some useful links
waste at home - these are the only bins that can be used. Thank you
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Local News WHIST EVENINGS Numbers continue to increase. Recent winners were :2nd Oct 16th Oct 23rd Oct 30th. Oct 1st. Nov
Daryl Austin and Ian Williams Morfudd Shawcross and Tony Griffiths Medwyn Clemence and Huw Smith Gay Hedley and Ian Williams Chris Smith and Dave Twomey.
We all enjoyed our Halloween Special. (See winners of the Fancy Dress ) December & January dates December 4th and 11th (Christmas Special) January 15th, 22nd, 29th New members welcome Cost £2.50 includes refreshments and raffle.
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Local News REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Many residents attended our Church Service led by Reader John Foxley. It was a poignant service, remembering the Battle of Passendale at Ypres and all the casualties of various Wars and Conflicts . After the Service the congregation processed to the Memorial Stone where we met with other residents. John Foxley opened with prayers and Councillor John Almond read the Remembrance. The Last Post heralded the 2 minutes Silence, The Kohima Epitaph was read and this year the wreath was laid by Councillor Rob Jones. Our Community together with millions of others shared the solemnness of the occasion. ' LEST WE FORGET ' Rob Armstrong, Warden. Special thanks to Sue Clarke for organising and completing the planting of the flower boxes at the Memorial Stone. (A special mention was requested by several people including Sean & Llywela Thomas, Yvonne & Don McCorry
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Local News COUNTRY PARK PAINTERS EXHIBITION Thank you to everyone who supported our recent Exhibition. We received many positive comments, sold a number of paintings and enjoyed the comments in our visitors book. As usual we invited the public to vote for their favourite painting and this year we congratulate Annie Hughes who gained most votes for her pastel of 'Cyril the Squirrel'. Annie will keep the trophy until our next Exhibition.
Pictured above: Mr Dave Shiel presenting Annie with the trophy
CHARITY FUNDRAISING AT THE COUNTRY PARK Thank you all for your support. It was a most successful day and our charities, St Berres Church, R.N.L.I. , Diabetes Research and the Country Park all benefited from the venture. Our Art Group were delighted to be able to contribute towards the Country Park as we are Pictured above: Mrs Betty Cook indebted to Mr Sutcliffe and to Mr Shiel handing Mr Shiel our donation ,who allow us to meet there. We wish to thank the Community for your continuous support which is very much appreciated. Pat Armstrong and the Country Park Painters
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CHRISTMAS TREES Mmm, the smell of real pine, the pretty lights, touches of nature in the living room, your own oxygen generator. What can beat a real Christmas tree? The celebrating of Christmas with a real tree has been a tradition for over 400 years. At one time, all Christmas trees were cut straight out of the forest. As you can imagine, these wild trees looked nothing like today's professionally grown and sheared trees. Today, 98% of trees are grown on plantations. These are usually grown and supplied by members of the British Christmas Tree Growers Association. One of the questions often asked at Loggerheads Christmas Trees is ‘Do the trees come from a sustainable source’? The answer is YES, in fact for every tree planted another 3 trees can be put in its place! This year our wet summer has produced some of the best trees ever, very full and green trees. One of the comments made about real trees is the thousands of needles that make a mess. Well, the answer is simple, buy a tree that has maximum needle retention. This is bred into the species. Examples of such species are Nordman, Frazer and Lodgepole pine trees. Another advantage of these trees is that they have relatively soft needles so you don’t need a suit of armour to handle the tree and are great if you have children or animals. Some information states that you can spray the needles with lacquer or special
spray; this has no effect at all and is positively dangerous To ensure a long life of the tree, site it away from unnatural forms of heat, e.g. radiators. Try to keep the lower part of the tree moist. If you do not have a stand that incorporates a water containers simply get a bucket and fill it with moist sand. Decorate the bucket with wrapping paper and ensure that the sand is kept moist or wrap the base occasionally with a wet cloth On a safety note, always keep the tree away from naked flame and ensure it is stable in the stand, check all lights and cables are in good working order and flexes are not worn or cracked. Before recycling, put your tree in the garden and use it as a bird feeder, adding colour and excitement to the winter garden. Utilise orange slices, suet, and seed to attract the birds. They will come for the food and stay for the shelter in the branches. Both Denbighshire and Flintshire have recycling facilities at their local refuse tips and if you have a brown or green recycling bin you can leave your tree by this and it will be collected. Interesting fact: Every year since 1947 the people in Oslo have given a Christmas tree to the city of Westminster (the tree in Trafalgar Square). The gift is an expression of goodwill and gratitude for Britain's help to Norway in the 1939-1945 war Information supplied by Loggerheads Christmas Trees
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100 CLUB Join the Ysgol Bro Famau 100 club and support your local school.
HOW IT WORKS Each number costs only £12 per year - you can have as many numbers as you like. Numbers are drawn each month with the first being drawn in January. Half of the money raised goes directly to the school and the other half is used for prize money. There is a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize each month. The more people that participate in the draw, the greater the prize money! If you would like a number for 2018 please drop off a cheque (payable to Ysgol Bro Famau) or cash, along with your name and address to Ysgol Bro Famau, or to Charlotte Jaggard at The Old Post Office. If you would like to know more please give me a call on 810357. Thank you very much, on behalf of Ysgol Bro Famau. Charlotte Jaggard
YSGOL BRO FAMAU 100 CLUB OCTOBER 2017 DRAW 1st Prize £30 Dawn Hill 2nd Prize £20 Barbara Shakesby 3rd Prize £10 Gareth Jaggard
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DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING
Pictured above is the latest group to undergo basic life saving training provided by Tomos Hughes, from Uwchaled Community First Responders An additional defibrillator training session will be held in Llanferres Village Hall on Wednesday evening, 31st January 2018 starting at 7.00pm. Anyone interested in the training (or as a refresher for previous attendees) please contact Cllr Allan Morgans on morgansallan@gmail.com Thanks again to Charlotte for organising the in training after having won the defibrillator for the community - it literally could be a life saver!!
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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A walk on the Wilde Sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; When we moved to Maeshafn forty years ago, one of the first things I found while looking around the garden, was a Dunnock's nest, four feet away from a Blackbird's in the cotoneaster which covered the then tumbledown wall. Plus a Pheasant's nest in a flower bed. The house had been empty for some time and the wildlife had moved in. There was a Bee's nest in the loft and a few Bats in the roof. Not a bad start, for someone with an interest in nature. Birds will often nest near to other birds, this gives another pair of eyes to look out for predators. An unobtrusive little bird, the Dunnock or hedgesparrow is easily overlooked as it creeps about on the ground amongst dense vegetation. It is often seen feeding on the bits that fall from a bird table where finches and nuthatches toss the seed about. Not surprisingly, the Dutch call it heggemus, meaning hedge mouse. In the middle ages it was heysugge, meaning hedge flutterer. It soon became known as the hedge sparrow. Nowadays the name dunnock, descriptive of it's drab dun colour is used. It is not actually a member of the sparrow family, it belongs to a genus called accentors. For this reason the British Ornithological Union has recently proposed yet another name change, the hedge accentor. Although primarily an insect eating species, it will also eat seeds, when insects and grubs are not available. To help, choose a foreign finch seed, as the seeds are much smaller and preferred by the dunnock. They will pick up the tiny bits that fall from the peanut feeder. March and April will see nest building when the pair have chosen their site. Four sometimes five blue eggs are laid and will hatch in May or early June. This is a busy time for both parents. Some
male birds have two families to feed, alternatively one female will have two males as polygyny is common practice. This will help in feeding hungry young. Due to being the favourite host of the cuckoo especially in southern England, the name fool sparrow was used in Victorian times. I'm happy to say that we have two pairs of dunnocks nesting in the garden each year. Some of the migrant birds didn't show up this year. I had a male pied flycatcher calling and making a fuss over a nest box for two weeks, but without a hen arriving he moved off. The same with a redstart, I hope they got lucky somewhere else, as the breeding season is so short. Lee from the centre of the village had the same happen to him in his garden. I didn't have the usual woodcock this year. I missed his evening flights, called roding when they fly just before dark on warm evenings, making their strange, but unmistakable call. A throaty sounding whistle accompanied by short rapid wingbeats to attract a mate. This will be answered by a shrill whistle from the female. Although no breeding pairs have been seen, we usually have some winter migrants here when the weather gets colder further north. Pat from Gwernymynydd, a keen and patient nature watcher and photographer has put some more excellent photos through my letter box of some of the visitors to her garden, including moths and butterflies and a young hedgehog. More next time Eddie
Eddie Eddie Wilde 01352 810271 Copyright Š December 2017 Eddie Wilde.
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A note from your County Councillor Since the last News & Views I have now met with a Senior Civil Servant from the Trunk Roads Agency and our AM Darren Millar. Darren very kindly arranged the meeting which I felt was very constructive. The Welsh Minister has now responded and although we did not get a reduction in the speed limit through Loggerheads he has agreed to the following. 1) To reinstate the school crossing lights outside the gates to Colomendy. 2) To install new flashing speed limit signs that include not only the limit but the speed at which a vehicle is travelling. 3) They will move the 40 mph speed limit signs west and closer to the turning for Tafarn Y Gelyn. This will help to ensure that traffic is reducing its speed well before it enters Loggerheads I hope that all these changes will help to reduce the speed through this section of the A494 and make it safer for visitors to the country park, school children, residents and patrons of the petrol station and the Loggerheads pub. The Minister has also agreed to cut back and reduce the height of the hedges at the Llanarmon Yn Ial junctions on the A494 to improve visibility and to further investigate our request to extend the double white lines from the Clwyd Gate down to the first turning for Llanarmon Yn Ial. Again a move in the right direction.
I mentioned in my last article that the boundary commission are looking at changing the boundaries of a small number of wards in the county, one of them being ours. Representatives from the three community councils in the ward namely Llanferres, Llanarmon and Llandegla met with myself to discuss this issue. When we met the representatives all felt that they saw no point in making any changes. To move Llanferres in with Llanbedr would only increase that wards electorate to nearly two thousand which defeated the primary objective. They all also felt that the existing three communities had more in common than they had with any wards in the Vale. The current ward communities are linked by hill farming, mining, quarrying and the River Alyn. Since that first meeting the three Community Councils have now all met and supported a joint approach to leave things as they are. The commission is also looking at ward names and our suggestion is that we should be renamed the Alyn Valley Ward. Did you know that you can purchase an annual parking permit for both of the Moel Famau car parks and the car park at the Loggerheads Country Park. These can be purchased from NRW and they cover all three sites. The cost is ÂŁ30 and this includes a sticker for your car and a swipe card for the forestry car park. If you walk in any of these areas on a regular basis this could mean a big saving in parking fees for you and your dogs!! The permits are obtainable from Veronica Williams on her NRW direct line 0300 065 5022. Permits run from 1st
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A note from your County Councillor April -31st March and its is best to purchase them in early April because pro rata permits are not available. Do not forget that dogs must be on a lead at all times on the open moors and hills but can be off the lead in the Forestry areas.
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If you are still struggling with Superfast Broad Band do not forget the public meeting with the Welsh Minister on the 7th December in the Old School Room Llanarmon Yn Ial between 11.30 and 12.30 midday. As this is the last addition before the New Year can I take this opportunity of wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful New Year. Once again, my thanks to Paul and Siobhan for all their hard work in producing this excellent publication. Best wishes, Martyn
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Limekilns in Llanferres One of the common features in our landscape about a hundred years ago was the presence of limekilns. Local limestone was burnt in these structures to produce lime which had many uses within the Community. For example, it was used to whitewash buildings both inside and out. In the former case it helped to lighten the interior, as many houses had small window openings. A substantial amount of lime was spread on agricultural land in order to neutralize the acidity which resulted from the spreading of animal manure as a fertilizer. At the same time lime would help to break down heavy clay soils improving drainage and workability. It was also used in lime mortar and plaster in buildings. Finally in the form of lime water (not to be confused with lime juice which is acidic) it was used as a medicine. Limekilns varied in size from a simple single chamber construction to large industrial sized plants. A local example of the latter is the large Hoffman kiln at Minera quarry, near Wrexham. This oval shaped structure is about 80 metres long and contains 24 chambers that were fired sequentially so that there was a continuous production of lime. Its chimney (now demolished) was 69 metres high. The kilns in our Community had single chambers and were often built into banks to ease the carrying of material to the top of the kiln. The kiln consists of an open topped combustion chamber with one or more draw holes at the base. It would have been loaded from the top first with wood or coal as a fuel and then with the limestone charge. Ash and then quicklime were raked out through the draw holes at the kiln
base. A slow steady burn gave the best results and was achieved by controlling the draught through the draw holes. Two tons of limestone would produce one ton of quicklime. About 10 to 15 tons of quicklime was required to treat 2 to-5 acres (1 to 2 hectares) of land. This explains why so many kilns were in use. Early Ordnance Survey maps show that there were 17 kilns (plus one miss-identified as a mine shaft) in our Community. However, when I carried out the Llanferres Parish archaeological survey in 1980 I could only find the remains of seven. They varied in condition from a few fragments to a nearly complete structure. One of the most complete is sited in Pot Hole Valley, adjacent to the public footpath, in the small limestone quarry that provided the stone for the kiln. This kiln is about 4 metres in diameter and is just under 3 metres in height. It has two draw holes at the base. Small limekilns fell into disuse in the 20th century for several reasons. Finely ground limestone became available as a cheap alternative to lime. In addition the demand for lime mortar fell with the introduction of Portland cement which was produced in industrial quantities. Once they became disused the kilns were often dismantled and the limestone blocks used in their construction were reused elsewhere.
Copyright ŠDecember 2017 Tony King
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11.15am Holy Communion, St Berres’ Church 6.30pm Tai Chi Schools reopen. 9.15am Baby & Toddler Group 7.00pm Bowls Club
9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ Church Gardening Club Annual Lunch, Plas Hafod. 6.30pm Tai Chi 7.00pm Whist 9.15am Baby & Toddler Group 7.00pm Bowls Club
7.30pm Carnival Meeting, Druid Inn 9.30am Holy Communion, St Berres’ Church 6.30pm Tai Chi 7.00pm Whist 9.15am Baby & Toddler Group 7.00pm Bowls Club
9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ Church 6.30pm Tai Chi 7.00pm Whist 9.15am Baby & Toddler Group 7.00pm Bowls Club 7.00pm Basic life saving training
Events in italics are in the Village Hall Check the latest Village Hall bookings on our website: www.llanferres.org Click on ‘What’s on’ on the main menu
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Local Councillors Martyn Holland, Denbighshire County Councillor for Llanferres, Llanarmon yn Ial & Llandegla. 01824 780703 martyn.holland@denbighshire.gov.uk Gwyneth Dillon, Clerk to Llanferres Community Council, 01978 790269 Mailing address: Rhosddigre, Llandegla, LL11 3AU. Email: clerk.llanferres@gmail.com Llanferres Community Councillors John Almond, Chairman, 01352 810808 Michael Cordiner, Vice Chairman, 01352 810392 Jac Armstrong, 01352 810259 Allan Morgans Isla Watts, 01352 810248 Ivy Watts, 01352 810248 Rob Jones, 01352 810500 Bob Barton, 01824 780872 Please contact any of the above if you have anything you would like to be brought to the attention of your Community Council.
Village Organisations Badminton Club - June Healy Tel: 810264 Bowling Club - Every Tuesday in the village hall, 7pm - 9pm Contact Dave Twomey Tel: 810690. Church - Rev'd Daniel Stroud, The New Rectory, Rectory Lane, Llanferres, CH7 5SR. Tel: 01352 810694. Lady Rae Roberts: 01352 741184/01824 780496, raeroberts.brofamauchurches@outlook.com Church Wardens - Mrs Anne Woodward, Cysgodfa, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SQ, Tel: 810270 Mr Rob Armstrong, The White House, Rectory Lane, Tel: 810259 Clwydian Conservation Campaign - Pen y Chwareli, Pant Ddu Road, Nercwys CH7 4DD Clwydian Range Runners - Chairman Gareth Jaggard Tel. 810357 Email: clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com Gardening Club - Hon Sec. Mrs. Joan Almond, 20 Cae Derwen, Llanferres. Tel: 810808 Llanferres Alcoholic Mountain Biking Soc. (LAMBS) - Gordon Jones Tel: 810305 Llanferres Community Council - Mrs Gwyneth Dillon, Rhosddigre, Llandegla, LL11 3AU Tel: 01978 790269 Llanferres Playing Field & Recreation Association - Secretary, Miss C Boffey, Tel: 810925 Maeshafn Cricket Club - Secretary: Steve Pugh Tel: 810327 Old People's Welfare Committee - Chair, Yvonne Foden-McCorry Tel: 810867 PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau Llanferres Over 60s Club - Betty Cook. Tel: 810722 The Country Park Painters - Pat Armstrong Tel: 810259 Village Hall Booking Secretary - Gay Headley, 07836 268894 / 01352 810224
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