Llanferres February 2017 Issue 207
This issue is supported by the Village Hall Committee - this is YOUR Village Hall
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Yo ur lo se cu cal r sp ec ity ial ist 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 first edition of News & Views in 2017 which has kindly been sponsored by the Village Hall Management Committee. The front page features many of the events held in the Village Hall over recent years, which shows how lucky we are to have this great facility! We live in a fantastic friendly village with great community spirit. We have an amazing park, Maes Ysgawen leisure field, a beautiful church, lovely little school, a dedicated Community Council and an astonishing number of clubs and organisations. Everyone wants to live here! We are extremely fortunate but must all do our bit to protect and look after what we have. Please see page 20. Here are two really important meetings in February – please do support them. Young children permitting, hopefully some families could support both as they’re on the same date:
● Thursday 2nd February Village Hall Management Committee Meeting, 7.30pm Village Hall (page 32) ● Thursday 2nd February LPFRA Extraordinary Meeting, 7.30pm, Druid Pub (page 25) And here is advance notice of some important events in 2017 ● Saturday 18th March News & Views St Paddy’s Quiz Night (see page 7) ● Friday 7th April Village Carnival Planning Meeting (see page 11 and 28) ● Friday 5th May Village Carnival Bingo Night (see page 14 and 28) ● Saturday 2nd Sept Gardening Show (See page 8) Best Wishes Paul & Siobhan
Paul & Siobhan Gothorp 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres Tel: (01352) 810668 Email: news@llanferres.org www.llanferres.org
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Notices
Happy Birthday to the following in February Bethan Turner who is 18 on 1st February Charlie Turner who is 15 on 1st February Amber Louise who is 15 on 1st February Darcy Benvie who is 7 on 4th February Adam Perrin who is 7 on 12th February Roger Llewellyn on 22nd February Mike Hall on 25th February
Isfryn, Rectory Lane, Llanferres
Welcome to the world! Isabelle Hope Healy
After the end of September we are planning to sell our home having lived here for 22 years. If, would like any more information about this, please contact us on 01352 810686 or 07811 061 251 Simon & Wendi Hodge Sheila & Bill have adopted HERBIE!! A lovely friendly dog, but is seriously aggressive towards other dogs. Please can you gives us space for the time being? Thanks Sheila
Born on 4th December at the Countess of Chester Hospital to
Tom and Jess and a first grandchild to very proud grandparents Tim and June
Thank you to the people of Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Bryn Eithin and Forestry road for their generous donations to Poppy Appeal. The total collected was ÂŁ208.88p Many thanks for this brilliant total. Anne Woodward 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
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Local News LLANFERRES OVER 60's Club Our December meeting was a joy because the children of Llanferres School sang Christmas songs for us. They, and their teachers, have to be congratulated. Thank you Mrs Knight. January was left clean in case of bad weather! On Tuesday February 14th Mr. Colin Edwards will come talk to us about his collection of photographs of the Royal family. Perhaps you saw him on T.V.? Please join us at 2.00pm
Hospitality tickets Available in the ”Carlsberg Dug Out” in the new main stand at Anfield for two Liverpool games. Great gift and day out. Included in package food and drinks pre match, half time and post - match. Crystal Palace Premier League 22/4/17 2 x tickets available £200 per ticket. Southampton Premier League 6/5/17 2 x tickets available £200 per ticket. Contact Steve Clarke
07791 262626.
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February Diary Dates 1st
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6.30pm Dance Club 7.30pm EGM for Playing Field Association, Druid Inn 7.30pm Village Hall Committee Meeting
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9.15am Parents & Toddlers 2.00pm Over 60s Club Meeting 7.00pm Bowls Club 6.30pm Dance Club
9.30am Holy Communion, St. Berres’ Church. 4.00pm Messy Church at Gwernaffield Church Hall 6:30pm Tai Chi Half Term 7.00pm Whist Evening Half Term 7.00pm Bowls Club Half Term Half Term Half Term 9.30 am Morning Worship, St. Berres’ Church 6:30pm Tai Chi 7.00pm Whist Evening 9.15am Parents & Toddlers 7.00pm Bowls Club
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 News The News & Views St Patrick’s Day
Saturday March 18th Join us for a fun Quiz Evening in the Village Hall with a bit of Wine and Whiskey Tasting thrown in! 7.00pm for a 7.30pm Start Lincensed r a Tickets £12.50 per person to include: B 3 quality wines and a malt whiskey* to taste. Fun Quiz with lots of prizes, plus a light supper. Quiz Teams of up to 5 people Advanced ticket sales from Paul & Siobhan Tel: 810668. Email: news@llanferres.org
Please come along for a great night out and to help raise funds for your community magazine. *Alternative available for non-whiskey drinkers
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LLANFERRES PARISH GARDENING CLUB As your new Hon Secretary, may I welcome members old and new to the 2017 season of gardening events. We began on the 15th January with our Annual Lunch at the Plas Hafod which, as usual, was enjoyed by all present. Our first meeting on February 13th is to arrange the schedule for our Show, this year, on Saturday September 2nd. Our Show Secretary, Ivy Watts, will be in charge once again and no doubt will have new ideas. In order to have a successful show we need more new members and more community support on the day - exhibitors and visitors. Membership Annual Subscription is £5. Visitors welcome at £1 per meeting. Refreshments and Raffle £1 per meeting. Club meetings are at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. March 13th. April 10th. May 8th. June 12th. July 10th. August 14th. SEPTEMBER 2nd. September 11th. October 9th. November 13th.
Italian Gardens - Sue Griffiths. Living Landscapes - Amy Green N.W.W. Trust. Rare Plants - Kevin Pratt. Visit to a National Garden Scheme Garden. Visit to a National Garden Scheme Garden. Final Arrangements for Show. ANNUAL SHOW. Show Report. Return of the Beaver - Adrian C.L. Jones. Annual General Meeting and Members Buffet. Hon Secretary Mrs Joan Almond 01352 810808
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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A WARM & FRIENDLY WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT THE DRUID INN Sam and the team look forward to welcoming customers old and new to the Druid Inn. A full menu is a available 7 days a week, including children’s menu and regular specials. Thanks to all who have attended our recent events and joined in the spirit! Some pictures of New Year’s Eve are here - see Burns’ Night pictures on page 24.
THE DRUID INN www.thedruidinn.com
Tel: 810225
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Cyngor y Cymuned Llanferres Community Council Local Elections May 4th 2017 Are you interested in the future shape of your community? Is there anything you wish to change? Why not take on a new challenge by becoming one of the nine members of Llanferres Community Council? If you are interested in standing for election you must be eligible to vote and be a resident or live within 3 miles of the area boundary. Further information from :www.denbighshire.gov.uk/elections ( go to:- City, Town and Community Council elections )
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www.electoralcommission.org.uk The Election Timetable will be available next month.
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A nu m b e r o f current community councillors are stepping do wn this year. Some ne w , enthusiastic individuals are needed to replace them to bring their views and help shape the future of the com munity. Time to ha ve your say an d do your bit!?
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How do I get nominated to become a Community Councillor? Each candidate must be nominated by a separate nomination paper, signed by two electors for the electoral ward, as proposer and seconder. If you are standing as a candidate for a registered political party you would also be required to submit a certificate, from the party's nominating officer, authorising your candidacy and use of the party's description and emblem. If you are standing independently, the ballot paper would either describe you as "Independent" or give no description at all for you. You must also give, in writing, your consent to your nomination. All these documents must be submitted to the Returning Officer by noon 19 working days before polling day. No deposit is required to stand as a candidate in an election to a local authority.
NEXT CARNIVAL PLANNING MEETING
Friday 7th April 2017 7.30pm DRUID INN Please come along and support
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CYNGOR Y CYMUNED - LLANFERRES - County Councillor's Report - Cllr Holland COMMUNITY COUNCIL raised the following: Minutes of the General Meeting Held a) Cllr Holland informed the Community Thursday 10th NOVEMBER 2016 Council that Broadband (Fibre Optic) will be accessible to the majority of homes in Present: Cllr. David Jones (Chair), Cllr John Tafarn-y-Gelyn. Almond, Cllr D Twomey, Cllr. Rob Jones, b) A further road closure has been Cllr. Rob Armstrong, Cllr Yvonne Fodenarranged for BT and for the completion McCorry, Cllr Adrian Walls, Cllr. Jac of the Forestry Road drainage Armstrong Cllr Martyn Holland County maintenance for 14th November 2017. Councillor and the Clerk, Mrs. Dillon. c) Cllr Holland is looking into the Members of the public were present. trimming of the conifers on Cae Derwen. Apologies:. Cllr. Margaret Davies d)The Ruthin Rotary Club have circulated Meeting Open to Public - Mrs Sheila Hawkes the list of visits by 'Father Christmas' in gave the Community Council an update the locality. following the recent meeting to discuss e) The Community Council confirmed the revival of the Llanferres Carnival. that the 'Special Events' Insurance should The present Community Council have cover the Llanferres Carnival when all pledged their individual support as the the details are known. Carnival is to take place in 2018. There f) Cllr Holland confirmed that the will be a new Community Council in Country Council Refuse Department will place at that date (Election in 2017) and empty the 'Green Bin' and the 'Black Bin' their support must be sought to move situated in the Park area. forward. g) Ysgol Bro Famau are undergoing Declarations of Interest - None declared. Budgetary issues at present. Minutes of the Meeting Held 13th October h) A production of 'Shirley Valentine' is 2016 - The Minutes of the General taking place in Llanarmon on Friday 6th Meeting held on 13th October 2016 were January 2017. received and signed as a correct record i) Investigations are currently taking by the Chairman subject to the following place as there are Broadband and mobile amendment - 'County Councillor's Report phone system issues in the area. Item d) The Denbighshire County The Chairman thanked Cllr Holland for 'Community First' project is to brought to his comprehensive report. an end. Should read The Welsh Reports from Other Meetings - the Government 'Community First' project is Clerk reported on the following: to brought to an end'. 'One Voice Wales', at the National Matters Arising Conference held in Builth Wales want to a. The Notice Board was removed from bring in the 'Rule of Compency'. They Loggerheads, due to safety issues, by will be encouraging community Countryside Services. They have participation in the forthcoming promised to return it following Community and Town Council Elections, maintenance. due to take place in May 2017. b) The Poppy Wreaths have now been The Audit Office is currently working delivered and arrangements will be with 'One Voice Wales' to ensure finalized for the Memorial Service. consistency across Wales before issuing c) The Community Council's Christmas the Invoices for the External Audits. meal has been arranged for the 26th 'SLCC Conference Llandudno held on January 2017. 14th September 2016. The Clerk will
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provide a written precis for next meeting. Maintenance in the Community - the Water Fountain will be repaired by Spring 2017. Also on the list is the slate roof in Maeshafn and Memorial Stone. Red Telephone Kiosk - the Clerk met a Cadwyn Clwyd Officer in Maeshafn on a site visit and the paperwork is due to be sent for completion. The Cadwyn Clwyd Officer was also going to visit Tafarn-y-Gelyn Kiosk. BT Telephone Kiosk in Tyn Llan - no comments had been received for the consultation being carried out by BT for the removal of the Telephone Kiosk at the bottom of Tyn Llan. The Community Council's argument is that due to the siting, so near a Trunk Road, it should be retained. Memorial Stone - The work has been done to the Memorial Stone (cleaned by hand). Some further maintenance will be necessary. The Remembrance Service will take place at the Church, led by Mr John Foxley, at 10.15 am on 13th November ending at the Memorial Stone at 11:00am. The wreath will be laid by Mrs. Ann Woodward and the Kohima Epitaph read by Councillor Rob Armstrong. The Clerk will place the Remembrance Cross in Maeshafn on behalf of the Community Council. Risk Assessments - none raised. Maes Ysgawen - Community Open Space The fruit has now been harvested from the trees. Resolved: to ask Dr. Watts if any changes are needed to the current maintenance regime. Maeshafn Play Area - the issues of Transfer of Ownership are coming to an end and a visit to the Solicitors is to be arranged. Training & Finance Issues Training Issues - none at present.
Finance Issues - a detailed Review of the current Accounts had been circulated together with a Bank Reconciliation Sheet. No questions were raised, but the title of one of the columns will be changed from 'Administration' to 'General'. A request was made to break down the expenditure into separate headings, in order to prepare for the Precept requirements. Bills AVOW/Clerk's Salary £200.38 'Administration costs £235.66 'News & Views' £450.00* *consideration will be given to increasing this under the Precept requirements for next year to £500.00 Planning Matters. None Received to Date Correspondence list - the following correspondence, together with items of correspondence discussed above was received: a)Information from Flintshire County Council regarding the Local Development Plan Strategic Options - Growth and Spacial Options. Documents for consultation available on www.flintshire.gov.uk/ldp b)External Audit - IBDO are unable to issues the Invoice for Audit due to liaison work with the Welsh Audit Office and the other audit supplier to ensure the same approach to billing throughout Wales. c) The Pension Regulator - the next staging date is 1st February 2017 E-Mailed Documentation i) Information regarding Defibrillators ii) Consultation re: Policing in North Wales with a series of Public Meetings to have your say. Glyndwr University 14th November 2016 at 6.30pm. Other Matters Brought to Councillor's attention: a) Can consideration be given for Continued over the page
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Local News Christmas lights in Llanferres. *Agenda Item b) The hedgerow is to be cut in Maeshafn around the play area. c) A fund raising Bingo evening is to be held in the Village Hall on Saturday evening 12th November at 7.00pm. d) An amount of ÂŁ380 was raised at the recent Charity Christmas Fair. e) An evening of entertainment will be held in the Village Hall on November 25th when the Cilcain Choir will entertain. Date of next Meeting: Thursday 8th December 2016 at 7:30 pm in Llanferres Village Hall.
FAMILY BINGO To raise funds for the 2018 Carnival Friday 5th May 2017 LLANFERRES VILLAGE HALL Please drop any prize donations you can kindly give at Loggerheads Garage with Sheila or contact Yvonne (810867) and we will arrange collection!!
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Traditional cosy pub serving food 5 days a week. Choose from the exciting and varied menu and eat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Children's menu now available, please ask for the toy box which will keep your little ones entertained. During the winter months pull up a chair next to the log burner and enjoy a pint of one of our local cask ales. The Miners Arms is dog friendly - look out for the doggie treat pot on the bar! Free WIFI throughout the pub - please ask for the password. We have a separate room available for meetings, business lunches, small family occasions and parties with catering options to suit all. Opening times Food service Mon 6.00 -11.30 Tues 6.00 -11.30 Weds to Fri 12.00 - 3.00 6.00 -11.30 Sat 12.00 -11.30 Sun 12.00 -11.30
12.00 - 2.30 6.00 - 8.30 12.00 - 9.00 12.00 - 7.00
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Wednesday Evenings Steak night 2 x 8oz steaks & a bottle of wine ÂŁ22.95 Booking strongly advised 6 Nations Rugby Matches shown live Come and support your team in friendly, relaxed environment
Miners Mess Tin. Try one of our mess tin meals -a weekly special served in a mess tin just like the miners did! Just ÂŁ5 Served Wednesday - Friday 12pm - 2.30pm.
Ample outside seating and dog friendly. Walking groups catered for please call 01352 810464 for more information. Full menu also available - take a look at www.miners-arms-maeshafn.co.uk
The Miners Arms, Maeshafn Tel: 01352 810464 www.miners-arms-maeshafn.co.uk
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Church News February Services Sunday 5th February 9.30am Morning Worship Sunday 12th February 9.30am Morning Worship Sunday 19th February 9.30am Holy Communion 4pm Messy Church at Gwernaffield Church Hall Sunday 26th February 9.30am Morning Worship New vicar We were pleased to hear that Rev Daniel Stroud has been appointed as the new vicar of the Bro Famau group of churches (Llanferres, Nannerch, Gwernaffield, Rhydymwyn and Cilcain). He will move to the New Rectory in Llanferres with his wife Lara (who has been appointed as vicar in Holywell), and their 1 year old son Charley. They will hopefully be arriving around Easter once Daniel's visa comes through, as they currently live and work in Philadelphia in the USA. Daniel has written the monthly 'Parishes letter' for the Parish magazine, copies of which are at the back of church and in Loggerheads garage for anyone who is interested. Christmas services Many thanks to Wendy Shillito and Sarah for the lovely Christmas Eve crib service and Christmas morning service and to John Foxlee for the Midnight Mass service, which was well attended. It was lovely to see the children joining in with taking the nativity items to the stable and all listening to the story read by Sarah. The church looked festive and our thanks go to Gay Headley and her team for arranging this. The collection from the carol service (rounded up to ÂŁ100) is to be donated to the Mold Foodbank. Churchyard bins The church provides on a free of charge basis, bins for green recycling (two in the new graveyard and one in the cremated remains area) and two general rubbish bins (near the church door). We are having to regularly sort the bins due to plastic wrappings with complete flower food sachets, plastic bottles and black bin bags being found in the recycle bins and conversely, flowers and greenery in the general waste bins. We would request that all waste is taken home by visitors and disposed of. If this is not possible - please use the correct bins that are provided. Thank you.
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Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres CYNGOR Y CYMUNED - LLANFERRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL Minutes of the General Meeting Held Thursday 8th DECEMBER 2016 Present: Cllr. David Jones (Chair), Cllr John Almond, Cllr. Margaret Davies, Cllr. Rob Jones, Cllr. Rob Armstrong, Cllr Yvonne Foden-McCorry, Cllr Adrian Walls, Cllr Martyn Holland County Councillor and the Clerk, Mrs. Dillon. Members of the public were present. Apologies:. Cllr D Twomey, Cllr. Jac Armstrong Meeting Open to Public - Mr. Gareth Jaggard, LPFRA, was present and informed the Community Council that he was standing down as Secretary to the Association. It was suggested that the Park be handed back to the Community Council as the volunteer support was all but absent. A plan for the future including maintenance was required and discussions needed to take place as soon as possible. Agenda Item* Declarations of Interest - None declared. The Chairman, however, read out the content of the Declarations of Interest and this will be done at every Meeting in the future. Minutes of the Meeting Held 10th November 2016 - The Minutes of the General Meeting held on 13th October 2016 were received and signed as a correct record by the Chairman. Matters Arising a) The Notice Board which was removed from Loggerheads by Countryside Services is ongoing. b) The Community Council's Christmas meal is confirmed for the 26th January 2017. c) The request to trim the conifers in Cae Derwen is ongoing. County Councillor's Report - Cllr Holland raised the following: a) The Christmas lights were discussed for Maeshafn. Cllr Holland had contacted the County Council for their assistance
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and the Clerk had received a report on cost. It proved too costly to undertake at this time and a budget with further discussions as to a final plan will have to be held to prepare for 2017. b) The hedgerow around the play area in Maeshafn needs trimming. This will be undertaken in the Spring. c) The flooding at the bottom of Tyn Llan was found to have been caused by a blockage of leaves covering the grids. Once these were cleared the water was free flowing. The problem at the upper end of Tyn Llan is caused by a drainage blockage. The Denbighshire County Council are aware of the matter. d) Following the remedial work carried out in Forestry Road there have been no further problems with flooding. e) The new Loggerheads Car Park was nearing completion with the entrance being undergoing a re-design. f) Cllr Holland informed the Community Council that due to numerous near accidents near Valley Lodge, the road will have new markings and signage. g) The hedgerow in Rectory Lane has been cut instead of the verges. Cllr Holland had received a complaint and this will be followed up. h) The painting of the edges of the footpath steps to Cae Gwyn is yet to be completed. The Chairman thanked Cllr Holland for his comprehensive report. Reports from Other Meetings - Cluster Meeting Held in Ruthin on 16th November 2016. This was attended by Cllrs David Jones and John Almond. It was hosted by the ViceChairman of the Country Council and the Chief Executive. The presentation by Gareth Evans, Elections Officer gave information on the procedures and the guidance for Councillors. The Candidate packs will be available between 16th March and the 4th April. If you wish to withdraw, it
News & Views must be done by 4th April - before the Official List is printed. There followed 'Community Resilience - how prepared are you for disasters?' Information on how the Community Response Team is being drawn up. Dr. Memhet the Chief Executive then reviewed the last five years. Now Denbighshire is in the top three County Councils in Wales since 2012. This was followed by a question and answer session. David Davies - County Council Officer talked about the demise of the Clerks. How each Town and Community Council must have a plan in place should their Clerk be unable to continue for one reason or another. The situation regarding the Audit was addressed with discussions being carried out between the Welsh Audit Office, 'One Voice Wales' and the Society for Local Council Clerks. The Community Council are still awaiting the Invoice for the External Audit. Maintenance in the Community - the Water Fountain to be repaired by Spring 2017. The slate roof in Maeshafn on the Tractor Store and Memorial Stone in Llanferres. Christmas Lights in Maeshafn - in addition to the previous comments made during Cllr Holland's Report, the matter has been deferred until further discussions can take place. *Agenda Item Christmas Lights in Llanferres - it has been suggested that the Community Council look at installing Christmas lights in Llanferres for 2017 on the large fir tree in the Churchyard. Permission would have to be sought from the Diocese. *Agenda Item Red Telephone Kiosk/s - we have received confirmation that the Grant would be approximately £500 with match funding. BT Telephone Kiosk in Tyn Llan - The Community Council are in agreement that due to the siting so near a Trunk Road, it should be retained. Memorial Stone - as under Maintenance in the Community. Risk Assessments - none raised.
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Maes Ysgawen- Community Open Space Dr. Watts has now forwarded a future Maintenance Plan, which the Community Council are happy with, together with the Invoice for £485.00. All agreed that the Maes looks excellent. Maeshafn Play Area - A visit to the Solicitors was arranged and took place. The matter is still not completed as yet. Training & Finance Issues Training Issues none at present. Finance Issues - a detailed Review of the current Accounts had been circulated together with a Bank Reconciliation Sheet (signed as a correct record). In order to prepare for the Precept requirements, the overall discussion was regarding the headings and costs. The initial discussions suggested that a precept of £10,160 would be required. Further discussions will be held before a formal decision is taken during the January Meeting. Bills AVOW/Clerk's Salary £238.08 Dr. Hugo Watts £285.00 Planning Matters. 21/2016/0833 Works to one Oak Tree (Tree Preservation Order 1989) 20 Cae Gwyn Llanferres No objection 21/2016/1143 Change of use of land to form extension to existing caravan park to accommodate three static caravans including drainage and associated external works. Bryn Bowlio Caravan Park Llanferres No objection, but would comment that the method of drainage is undefined. Correspondence list items of correspondence were discussed as above. Other Matters Brought to Councillor's attention: The matter of the private car parked on the pavement outside School House was raised again. The matter will now be reported to the Community Police. Date of next Meeting: A General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday12th January 2017 at 7:30 pm in Llanferres Village Hall
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Have you lived in Llanferres for 2 years or more? Have you, your children or grandchildren ever used the park? Have you, your children or grandchildren ever used Maes Ysgawen? 4. Have you ever enjoyed a party, function or event in the Village Hall? 5. Have you ever enjoyed the activities of any of the village clubs? 6. Have you ever given up some of your time to be a committee member for any of the village organisations? If you’ve answered yes to any of the first 5 questions and no to question 6, please consider putting something back into the village life that you, your family and friends enjoy. The same faces have volunteered each year to be Committee members, including the Executive Committee (Chair, Treasurer and Secretary). Some sit on several committees and have done so for many many years. With the recent resignations of some of these stalwarts of our community, a number of our organisations are under serious threat of folding due to a lack of willing committee members. DID YOU KNOW (1)… Did you know that the LPFRA is a registered charity and without an Executive Committee (the current situation), it is in breach of its constitution, will lose its charitable status, and will cease to exist as the responsible body for the park. Without a responsible body, the park will have to close permanently. How tragic would that be for the sake of a few individuals being prepared to give up a few hours each year? Those of us who lived here when the village didn’t have a park, will remember the huge amount of work that went into fund raising, grant applications and hard physical graft by the many very community spirited villagers to make the park a reality. Many of these villagers didn’t even have children; there were quite a few over 60 but still they turned out in good numbers week in, week out as the pictures opposite show. DID YOU KNOW (2)… Did you know that without a Village Hall Management Committee to take responsibility for the running of the hall, we could lose this facility and have to hand it back to Denbighshire County Council. How tragic would that be for the sake of a few individuals being prepared to give up a few hours each year? Please attend these meetings and support our village life. It may be your last chance to do so. ● Thursday 2nd February Village Hall Management Committee Meeting, 7.30pm Village Hall ● Thursday 2nd February LPFRA Extraordinary Meeting, 7.30pm, Druid Pub
It’s your turn to help!
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20 Years Ago!!
Photographs courtesy of The Logans
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Cor Cilcain Concert The Concert was a huge success, well supported and entertaining. The choir's wide repertoire was impressive, led by Malcolm Williams the Musical Director and Liz Gladman the Accompanist. We raised over ÂŁ540 which was split between Diabetes Research and Local Solutions ( part of the DePaul charity ), a local charity who provide Night Stops and support for local vulnerable and homeless young people in Flintshire and Denbighshire. ( This charity was chosen by Jane Clarke ). We all enjoyed a most pleasurable evening. Thank you again for your kind support and generosity. Pat Armstrong.
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WHIST NEWS Whist evenings resumed on 16th. Jan after a most enjoyable lunch at the Druid Inn during the previous week. Many thanks to Sam and her Team for making us most welcome . Without exception the meals were delicious. Our Awards included Cardsharps of the year : Chris Smith, Medwyn Clemence and Noel Headley . If you want a friendly fun night out with good company come along every Monday ( except 2nd in the month ) 7pm start at the Village Hall , cost ÂŁ2.50. Rob Armstrong
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Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres CYNGOR Y CYMUNED - LLANFERRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL Minutes of the General Meeting Held Thursday 12th JANUARY 2017 Present: Cllr. David Jones (Chair), Cllr John Almond, Cllr D Twomey Cllr. Rob Jones, Cllr. Rob Armstrong, Cllr Adrian Walls, and the Clerk, Mrs. Dillon. Members of the public were present. Apologies: Cllr. Margaret Davies, Cllr Yvonne Foden-McCorry, Cllr. Jac Armstrong, Cllr Martyn Holland County Councillor Meeting Open to Public - Mr. Dan Hurst , LPFRA, was present and informed the Community Council that as the support structure for the continuation of the Playing Fields is now in dire straits, talks would take place to hand the Park back to the Community Council. It is understood that the annual cost of upkeep is in the region of £2,300. An Emergency General Meeting will be held at the beginning of February to discuss a plan for the future, but there is a real danger that, without support the Park will be closed. *Next Agenda Item Declarations of Interest - None declared. Minutes of the Meeting Held 8th December 2016 - The Minutes of the General Meeting held on 13th October 2016 were received and signed as a correct record by the Chairman, subject to the following amendments: Cllr Walls was not present at the meeting. Bills - The amount of £285.00 for Maintenance should read £485.00. Matters Arising a) The Notice Board, which was removed from Loggerheads by Countryside Services is ongoing. b) The Community Council's Christmas meal is confirmed for the 26th January 2017. 7pm for 7.30pm. c) The request to trim the conifers in Cae Derwen has now been carried out.
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d) The leaves that were blocking the drains at the bottom of Tyn Llan have returned. The grids are now not visible. e) The car parked outside the Old-School House has been moved. f) The white paint for the edge of the steps on the footpath from Cae Gwyn is yet to be completed. (Cllr Walls). Dog Fouling - In response to the consultation from County, there is to be no restrictions on dog walking on Maes Ysgawen. The responsible dog owners using the area, use the bin provided for 'cleaning up'. County Councillor's Report - Cllr Holland had sent his apologies. Reports from Other Meetings - none reported. Maintenance in the Community - no new items reported. Still ongoing: the repair to the Millennium Fountain (to be repaired after the frosts). We require a better sign at the end of Rectory Lane 'Unsuitable for Heavy Vehicles' as very large lorries continue to access the lane and are unable to turn around. Christmas Lights in Maeshafn/Llanferres - ongoing. Red Telephone Kiosk/s - we are awaiting the next step. BT Telephone Kiosk in Tyn Llan - no responses have been received from the community. Memorial Stone - as under Maintenance in the Community. Risk Assessments - none raised. Maes Ysgawen- Community Open Space The future Maintenance Plan, was agreed by the Community Council (total annual approx. cost £1180.00). It was proposed to create the wild flower meadows for the coming spring. The stream running alongside the field was under comment. A full discussion following a site visit, will discuss the possibility of forming rock pools to slow the water progress during heavy rainfall.
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Maeshafn Play Area - The necessary paperwork has now been signed without the need to have the current plan altered. If the size of the play area is deemed too large, then it may necessitate a further discussion with the Wild Life Trust on completion. The overgrown hedgerow has now been trimmed thanks to Cllr Rob Jones. Training & Finance Issues Training Issues none at present. Finance Issues - a Precept preparation spreadsheet was circulated and discussed. With an election taking place this year, the sum of £1500.00 will be made available from the Revenue Reserves to cover the expenses. (£500 has been set aside each year for the last five years to meet this expense). The Precept (in real terms) has been kept or reduced over recent years. Resolved: The Community Council agreed that the Precept be set at £8250 for 2017/2018. Bills AVOW/Clerk's Salary £238.08 Verbal confirmation of the Invoice (not yet received) for the External Audit will amount to £276.00
Planning Matters. None received. Correspondence list items of correspondence were discussed as above. It was agreed to include an article in the News & Views (together with a map of the community) to publicise the forthcoming Election in May 2017. a) It was drawn to the Community Council's attention that there was a tree leaning at the top of the Heulog Hill which may need checking. Also, another tree near to the upper entrance to Bryn Sirion Maeshafn. b) A complaint had been made that the street lighting in Cae Gwyn was too bright. As the Community Council are not responsible for street lighting, the matter should be referred to the County. Date of next Meeting: A General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday 9th February 2017 at 7:30 pm in Llanferres Village Hall.
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28 News & Views FRIDAY 20TH JANUARY 2017 2nd CARNIVAL PLANNING MEETING at THE DRUID INN (many thanks to Sam for use of Pool Room) Huge thanks to all who attended and for all messages/emails of support. It was a lively meeting with many good suggestions put forward. The date of the Carnival is confirmed as SUNDAY 6TH MAY 2018 This is a Bank Holiday week-end (but not Whit half-term) so set-up will be Friday and clear-up will be Monday. A big revelation ( thanks to Noel Headley ) — 2018 is the 60th Anniversary of the opening of the Village Hall — a diamond year!! I see glitter and tiaras everywhere!! It is envisaged the Carnival will be traditional with a Parade, Brass Band, Float with crowned Queen and little Rose Buds!! The school field, the car park, the tarmac M.U.G.A. (multi-use games area) Tresgawen field and of course the HALL, will all be utilised. 1 have suggested that each group/club manage and arrange an attraction/stall - keeping any profits for own funds/charity. With this in mind, over next couple of months, I will compile a list of suitable suggestions that will be easy to set up and run with little outlay for prizes that can be undertaken by a specific group. Please let me know if you have your own ideas. Of course, none of this can take place without funds!! So our first major event will be a much loved BINGO NIGHT to be held on Friday 5th May 2017!!! (full details will be in future N & Vs but make a note!). A Race Night will be held in September too!! Our next Carnival Planning Meeting will be held FRIDAY 7th APRIL at THE DRUID INN at 7.30pm This will primarily be a pre Bingo meeting to take stock of what Prizes we have — and what we need!! Please drop any donations you can kindly give at Loggerheads Garage with Sheila or contact Yvonne (810867) and we will arrange collection!! HUGE THANKS FROM SHEILA IN ADVANCE!!!
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Llanferres in the Black Death A little while ago Bryn Dowell of Dowell Brothers funeral directors in Ruthin told me about an experience he had about thirty years ago. The main road through Llanferres was being widened, and part of the churchyard of St. Berres’ church was needed. It was known there was a mass grave from the time of the Black Death there and Bryn’s firm was contracted to take the remains to Pentrebychan for cremation, in case of residual disease. When they opened the grave it was far bigger than the 56 registered burials there were over 100 sets of remains. They were removed respectfully, cremated and the ashes returned and buried in one new grave within the churchyard. Bryn has pointed the grave out to me - it is on the left of the path up to the church, and between the corner of the church building nearest the gate and the path. It is hoped that a marker with an inscription will be placed there to honour these unfortunate people and inform future generations. The Black Death was a highly infectious disease that led to those catching it dying horribly within a few days. It is said to have come to Bristol via the crew of a ship in 1348. It raged like wildfire through English communities and in 1349 reached Wales. Scotland and Ireland also suffered, as had the rest of Europe. It is estimated that 30 - 45% of the population of Britain had died by the time the plague subsided in 1350, but in some places as many as 90%. From
the number of victims found in the grave, it looks as Llanferres was one of the unluckier places, unless bodies were brought from a wider area. It sounds like a story of unmitigated misery so far, but surprisingly some good things came out of it. Leprosy was a scourge of early mediaeval Britain. It is not highly infectious like the Black Death, nor is it immediately fatal, but there was no cure. Lepers faced lifelong isolation from everyone but other lepers, and a slow destruction of their extremities such as fingers and toes. It faded away in the 14th century and the theory is that the residual population was too sparse to support it. Buildings made to house lepers often became general hospitals to the benefit of the populace. Also, because there were fewer people left to work, the wages of working people rose. The living conditions of ordinary people improved, and the social changes are thought to have led to the end of serfdom, which was one step away from slavery, later in the 14th century. The plague itself came back several times over the next couple of centuries and often one section of the population was hit hardest, one time elderly people, another children, but the mortality rates were never again as high as in the first terrible outbreak. Bad and good things came out of the Black Death. It is part of our distant history, but has had a profound effect on social conditions down the ages.
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Llanferres Village Hall Management Committee Vacancies Following recent resignations, the following positions are vacant and we would welcome volunteers or anyone wishing to join to committee on a co-opted basis
Chairman - duties consist of attendance and chairing 4 meetings per year and checking the agenda beforehand and minutes (as prepared by the secretary) after the meeting
Vice chairman - attend 4 meetings per annum and deputise for the chairman in his/her absence with associated duties above Hall Administrator (caretaker) - duties consist of opening / closing the Hall for regular and ad hoc bookings; set up of limited number of tables / chairs as required.
Booking Clerk - take new bookings / administer existing bookings and maintain the on-line diary The last two roles are currently done by the same person which is possible on-going, and will become vacant at the end of March 2017. For details of the remuneration package for these two roles, please contact the secretary Gay Headley on 01352 810224
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A note from your County Councillor Happy New Year. Two thousand and seventeen will be an interesting and busy year. Trump in the White House, the triggering of article 50 and local elections in May for both the county and community councils. The county’s budgets and the council tax for the coming year will be agreed at the full council meeting at the end of this month and I will give you a break down of how it is arrived at in next months News and Views. Did you know that it cost the council £45k last year dealing with contaminated waste. This is where the wrong items are put in the wrong domestic bins. Please can you help us to save this money by ensuring items go in the correct bins. If you have not had your copy the new bin collection calendar for 2017 please let me know and I will get a copy for you. I have chased the trunk roads agency and they have now removed the remains of the car fire from the grass verge on the A494 near the
Tafarn Y Gelyn junction. I have also asked the county to sweep the leaves from the slip road by the church so that they do not block the gullies again. The largest number of complaints received by the county from the general public each year concern dog fouling. The county have therefore decided to conduct a survey about open spaces and they are asking residents if they believe dogs should be allowed to use them. This involves everything from playing fields to cemeteries, private sports grounds to children's play areas. If you would like to take part in the survey please visit the county’s web site. Don't forget you can be fined if your dog fouls any public area and if you do not clean up afterwards. Finally as the spring approaches and the lambing season begins can I remind everyone to please keep their dogs on a lead when crossing local fields and upland areas. Please enjoy the country side and at the same time support our local farmers. Best wishes, Martyn
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The Mold to Ruthin Turnpike Road The responsibility of maintaining the highways was originally placed onto the individual parishes. However, as trade and the transport of goods developed a general dissatisfaction arose as the parishes perceived that they were maintaining roads largely for the benefit of travellers. The government accepted these concerns and encouraged the formation of Turnpike roads between towns. The users of the road had to pay a toll and received a ticket as a receipt. The tolls were three pence for every horse etc. drawing any coach or carriage; one penny for every horse etc., one half penny for every cow or neat cattle and one farthing for every calf, hog, goat, sheep or lamb. Turnpike gates and chains were installed to control the movement of traffic. Turnpike Trusts were formed to oversee the collecting of tolls and to undertake the maintenance of the road. To raise funds they mortgaged the toll fees. The introduction of turnpikes on the Mold to Ruthin road was authorized by an Act of Parliament in 1757. The route ran from Mold to Gwernymynydd, Tafarn y gelyn, Bwlch pen barras, Llanbedr and Ruthin. It was about 9 miles in length and milestones were erected along the road. Tollgate houses were erected at Gwernymynydd and Tafarn y gelyn. The Act had to be renewed at about 21 year intervals. By the time of the renewal in 1778 it had become necessary to rebuild the bridge over the River Alyn at Loggerheads as it had proved unsuitable for coaches.
The route over Bwlch pen barras was not entirely satisfactory. When the Act was renewed in 1800 a clause was included allowing for a diversion of the route. The proposed new road deviated from the original route at Tafarn y gelyn through Llanferres village to Bwlch y parc before descending to join the existing road at Llanbedr. It was claimed that the advantage was that "it goes over much lower, leveller and warmer ground than the present". The new route was slightly longer (10 miles). Part of the existing road along the new route was unacceptable. The road through Llanferres village was too narrow and a new road was constructed on the east side of the church and the old road on the west side was stopped up. This was completed in 1818 and the new route was brought into use after 1822. (The present A494 follows this route with a few minor adjustments.) On renewal of the Act in 1822 the existing tolls were doubled as they were insufficient to pay the annual interest on the mortgages. Needless to say this was not popular with the local farmers and they demanded a reduction. They were promised one but it never materialised. A house at Llanbedr was rented to act as a tollhouse and chains were installed across the road at Bwlch y parc and at Pen y ffordd on the western outskirts of Mold. Some of the turnpike accounts survive. These are for 1834 and 1852-76. The
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The tollgate house at Tafarn y gelyn was sold and still exists today. Three milestones remain - the others having been lost during roadworks. The first two at the Mold end are inscribed stones. The last one at the Ruthin end originally bore a metal plate with the distance information: all that is left here is a damaged stone.
We have a mid-week team (any age) who play on Wednesday evenings and 2 Vets teams ( 55 or over ) who play on Thursday afternoons. Practice is on Monday or Tuesday evenings. Further details from the Sec. Footnote: A longer version of this article Rob Armstrong Tel. 810259. appeared in the Clwyd Historian, no. 73, pages 25-29.
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‘A walk on the Wilde Side’ We now have an influx of birds from Northern Europe escaping their harsher winter. Redwings and Waxwings arriving in flocks to feed on the berries of hawthorn and rowan. You have to be in "The right place at the right time" to see Waxwings as they will descend on a hedge or a group of Rowan trees and in minutes strip it of berries and they are gone. If you are lucky enough to see a flock of Waxwings close up, you won't forget it as they are a colourful and handsome bird, a mixture of pale pink and brown through to green with yellow and black wing tips. Some years I have noticed the green is more pronounced. They will visit suburban areas and feast on cotoneaster in parks and gardens. A flock passing quickly between feeding places, can be mistaken for a flock of Starlings.
It is good to see Blackbirds again as my resident family of Blackbirds, after having no luck with their first brood raised a second only to lose them one by one to the Sparrowhawk. The tell tale patch of feathers on the garden was all we were left with. Maybe they felt safe in the garden and didn't learn about danger.
Another colourful visitor to the bird table is the Brambling, they will join with flocks of Chaffinches. They are heavier and will stand out very noticeably. As the winter sets in, keep a look out for Siskins and Redpolls. Siskins will nest here, but their numbers are swollen by winter migrants. The Redpoll will arrive later and mix in with Linnets, easily recognised with their red skull cap. They will feed high up on alder trees and will readily take sunflower hearts We will also have an increase in from the bird feeders so becoming Blackbird numbers as they to will another bright addition to a garden. come further south to escape the colder weather and seek the easy We have two cock Pheasants coming pickings around gardens and humans. to the bird feeder every day they come at different times, one is a ring-neck and the other although very colourful doesn't have the white ring on his neck. I have to make sure the feeder is topped up each morning otherwise they will seek food elsewhere and will be sadly missed. More next time.
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SHARE UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2017 You may have recently seen on social media that SHARE has been crowdfunding for a van that we can use to collect and deliver much needed donations for both refugees and local homeless people. This campaign has been very successful and during January, the funds raised enabled us to take delivery of our first ShareVan. Since then, the ShareVan has already proved its worth on two occasions in January: A number of volunteers from the ShareShop in Chester took the ShareVan out at night around the streets of Chester - handing out warm clothing, food, hot drinks and sleeping bags to any rough sleepers they could find. It is now hoped to provide this support on a regular basis to places that are known to have rough sleepers in the North Wales and Chester area. At Share HQ in Mold, we had less than 48 hrs notice that an emergency container was being sent to Lesbos, Greece, where heavy snow and freezing temperatures are making life even more difficult for the refugees living there. Our team of volunteers quickly got to work and filled 66 bags to the brim with donated jumpers, coats, trousers, waterproofs, hats, gloves, scarves, shoes, boots and soft toys. We also sent sacks of rice, peas, kidney beans, tins of vegetables and essential condiments such as salt, pepper, chickpeas and anchovies. Providing direct practical help 'on the ground' is one of SHARE's main aims, so on Sunday 15th January, two of our local volunteers Lisa and Sam, headed off to spend a week assisting in the distribution of essential aid in the camp of Myrsini and on the streets in Athens. They will be buying dried and fresh food locally to help support the local economy, along with clean water, fresh fruit and vegetables, cooking oil, rice, tinned tomatoes, toiletries, nappies and, as ever, baby milk
If you would like to donate or volunteer for SHARE HQ in Mold, we are open every Mon-Thurs from 9.30am to 2.00pm and every Wed and Thurs evening from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. SHARE (Supporting Homeless Assisting Refugees Everywhere) www.shareaid.co.uk Please ‘Like us’ on Facebook: RefugeeHomelessAid OR Follow us on Twitter @NorthWalesHelp
THANK YOU! Joanne McKinstry 810506 On behalf of SHARE
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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 David Jones, Chairman, 01352 810511 John Almond, Vice Chairman, 01352 810808 Rob Armstrong, 01352 810259 Jac Armstrong, 01352 810259 Margaret Davies, 01352 810491 Yvonne Foden-McCorry, 01352 810867 Rob Jones, 01352 810500 Dave Twomey, 01352 810690 Adrian Walls, 01352 810223 Please contact any of the above if you have anything you would like to be brought to the attention of your Community Council.
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Village Organisations Badminton Club - June Healy Tel: 810264 Bowling Club - Every Tuesday in the village hall, 7pm - 9pm Contact Dave Twomey Tel: 810690. Church 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/Colomendy Art Group - Betty Cook 810 722 Llanferres Community Council - Mrs Gwyneth Dillon, Rhosddigre, Llandegla, LL11 3AU Tel: 01978 790269 Llanferres Playing Field & Recreation Association - Secretary, Gareth Jaggard. Tel: 810357 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 Village Hall Booking Secretary - Gay Headley, 07836 268894 / 01352 810224 or preferably e-mail headley889@btinternet.com Village Hall Management Committee - Chairman, Rob Armstrong. 810259
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