Issue 182
July/August 2014
Llanferres
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Welcome Welcome to this edition of News & Views, and thank you to everyone who provided contributions to meet our earlier deadline this month - that was much appreciated. This issue’s front page photographs were provided by Wendy Noonan and her daughter, so thanks to them for helping us record an historic event for the local community.
September 14th. Details are on Page 32. Many thanks to Noel for all his hard work compiling the WW1 articles, they’ve been a fascinating read. His last one is on page 16 this month. Finally don’t forget to vote for your preferred candidate in the Community Council by-election on July 31st. Details will be on the new Community Council section of the website: www.llanferres.org. Have a lovely summer
We know Dan was quite modest about his role and was keen to highlight that he was representing the whole community, but nonetheless is was Best wishes quite an honour for both him and Paul & Siobhan Adrian to be selected. 2 Cae Gwyn You can show your support by getting involved with the playing field and attending the AGM, and by supporting this year’s “Merida” on
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Notices July Birthdays Happy Birthday to the following Iwan Thomas on 3rd July Aislingh O'Garra on 7th July Alec Thomas on 12th July Si么n Edwards on 12th July Ben Ussher on 14th July Sam Llewellyn on 20th July Jos Hill who will be 10 on 25th July Erin Hughes who will be 16 on 30th July
August Birthdays
Isabella Foulkes who will be 13 on 1st August Isaac Le Vay who will be 15 on 1st August Alexi Gould who will be 18 on 5th August Niamh Roberts who will be 18 on 6th August Emily Prtak who will be 19 on 10th August Theo Le Vay who will be 13 on 10th August Max Griffiths who will be 21 on 11th August Hannah Roberts who will be 3 on 13th August Osian Clwyd Roberts on 13th August Barry Roberts on 17th August Josie Le Vay who will be 17 on 23rd August Gemma Madigan who will be 16 on 24th August Many congratulations to
Si么n and Vicky
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on the birth of Celyn Edwards Do you need help on 15th June (Father's Day!) with either of these? Celyn is a beautiful new granddaughter for Huw Then call me on and Gwyneth, Fron Hen, Llanferres and David 01352 810559 and Carol, Clawdd Offa, Sychdyn. She is also a first great-grandchild for Glyn and Gwen If you would like a birthday Edwards, Rhos Isa, Llanferres; Margaret and or special announcement Arthur Gwynn Jones, Hendrerwydd and Theresa included in News &Views please send the details to: Jones, Northop. news@llanferrres.org or 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, Llongyfarchiadau mawr a phob dymuniad da. CH7 5SL
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Llanferres Over 60's Club LLANFERRES OVER 60's Club Our June meeting was so enjoyable. The Strawberry Tea followed an hour of members’ readings of poetry, some of which they had composed, and of prose. We are a talented group and no mistake! On July 8th we shall hear about our local Food Bank and how provisions are collected and distributed. We hope to make a contribution of items. On the following day, July 9th, is our trip to the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen. We leave Tyn Llan at 12.30pm prompt! On August 12th we are to visit Salford Quays and the Lowri Centre. To hear more about our plans please contact either Betty Cook 01352 810722 or Olive Parry 01352 810294
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July Diary Dates 1st
Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club, Village Hall
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7.30pm Llanferres Dance Club, Wed Village Hall Thu 9.15am Parents & Toddlers group Fri Sat Sun 9.30am Morning Worship
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Sat 9.30am Morning Worship Sun 7.00pm As You Like It, Loggerheads Country Park 7.30pm Gardening Club Meeting, Mon Village Hall Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club, Village Hall 7.30pm Llanferres Dance Club, Wed Village Hall Thu 9.15am Parents & Toddlers group
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Local News Llanferres Short Mat Bowls Club
Llanferres have been competing over the Winter and Spring period in the Clwyd Vale Indoor Bowling Alliance league competition between 12 local villages. For the second year in a row Llanferres reached the final of the doubles competition beating sides such as Llandyrnog, Gellifor and Clawddnewydd on the way. Unlike last year, however, when we won the title, on this occasion we were beaten by a rejuvenated Llannefydd 9 to 3. The match was friendly yet keenly fought and we proudly received our runners- up trophy and silver medals. The evening, which was hosted by Llandyrnog, was completed by both teams socialising with splendid refreshments followed by a raffle. In the singles competition Llanferres reached the semi-final but were comprehensively beaten by Pwllglas 8 to 1 on their ultra-fast new mats. These results speak well for Llanferres as we are such a small club and are in great need of new blood to strengthen the team. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 7pm in the Village Hall and you would be most welcome. We are a friendly lot and have all the equipment needed. Come along, both young and old, try your hand and get some gentle exercise."
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Gardening Club News Llanferres Parish Gardening Club After two failed attempts our members were finally able to visit Saith Ffynnon Farm on JUNE 2ND. Jan Miller - butterfly conservation officer of North Wales began by showing us her 9th Century Herbal Garden planted, as was the custom of the time, to provide cures for people at Monastery hospitals. With many Thymes, Pinks, Lovage and Saffron crocus in a Knot Garden form, this was only begun last year. Proceeding around the garden, there was a large pond full of Yellow Flag iris, a stack of pallet trays to make a large 'Bug House', and a wild meadow with various grasses, Blackthorn, Birdsfoot trefoil, Thistles, Sorrels and White campion - all necessary for the welfare of the 25 or so species of butterfly she has each year. Not a visit for garden aficionados but a superb 5 acres of natural habitat for butterflies, moths and other insects. At our meeting on 9TH JUNE, because our booked speaker was not available, we had Kevin Bailey, who came at short notice, to talk about composting and organic vegetable growing. Beginning with composting, this was necessary to spread on growing areas to keep the soil in good heart by building up the soil fertility. A mixture of 50% green and 50% brown waste plus a good watering was necessary to build up the heat which would kill all the weed seeds in the finished product. Turning to organic vegetable growing, Mr Bailey relied heavily on Heritage varieties and selected his own seed for following years from the finest specimens. Encouraging good insects and wildlife into a garden was best practice for they fed on pests such as aphids. Nematodes were useful for soil pests and at best he recommended inhibitors to discourage vine weevil. One had the impression that it was sowing, planting and harvesting every month of the year -true dedication and satisfaction for this gardener. Our next meeting, on Monday July 14th, will be a visit to the 'Yellow Book Garden' at Tan-y-Parc in Llanrhaeadr. Cost ÂŁ6.00 to include a cream tea. Further details from the Hon Secretary.
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Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres
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From the minutes of the meeting held on 12th June 2014:- Present: Cllr. David Jones (Chair), Cllr. John Almond, Cllr Yvonne Foden McCorry, Cllr Rob Jones, Cllr. Margaret Davies, the Clerk Mrs Gwyneth Dillon and County Councillor Martyn Holland. Apologies: Cllr. Jac Armstrong, Cllr. David Twomey. Declarations of Interest: None declared Casual Vacancy on the Community Council: This vacancy has occurred due to the resignation of Mrs Olive Parry as reported in last month's News & Views. This vacancy would normally be filled by the Community Council co-opting a suitable person onto the Council at no cost. However, due to ten local government electors in the community signing a request form asking that an election be held, the vacancy will now be filled by a byelection which will be held on Thursday 31st July 2014. The Community Council has been informed that the community will be charged a minimum of £1,891.83 for this byelection. This may lead to 'cut-backs' in some community projects. A notice of the by-election will be displayed on the Community Notice Boards from Thursday 26th June 2014. Meeting open to the public for ten minutes: It was reported that there is mud on the road near to the entrance to Aberduna Quarry. This is caused by soil being transported to the quarry for restoration work which should have been completed by November of last year. Contractors will be on site next week. There was also a complaint about gravel on the road to Maeshafn between The Nant and Pont-ymwynwr. The County Council claim it is not a problem as it is only in the centre of the road.
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5. County Councillors report: County Councillor Martyn Holland reported that the 'Baton relay' event had been well attended. The Loggfest at Loggerheads had been somewhat spoiled by the bad weather - 16 stalls had been booked but only 3 turned up. The attic sale had been a good event due to the hard work of the volunteers. Councillor Holland wishes to remind everyone that all dogs in Wales MUST be micro chipped by 1st March 2015. In partnership with the Dog's Trust and Pollution and Public Health Department, Denbighshire County Council are holding sessions across Denbighshire to micro chip dogs for free. The usual cost by a vet is £30 £40. See Denbighshire's web site. With the installation of Fibre Optic cables, super fast broadband should be coming to the village (hopefully) by next year. 6. Minutes of the Annual General Meeting: The minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 8th May were signed as a true record. 7. Matters Arising: The e-mail address for News & Views is now news@llanferres.org Countryside Services at Loggerheads are enquiring about finance to create the overspill car park. The maintenance of the green at Maeshafn, by Green Thumb, was considered too expensive so the contract will be terminated. 8. Reports from other meetings: None at this time. 9. Maintenance in the Community: Quotes will be obtained to replace the chains on the swings in Maeshafn for when this becomes necessary. 10. Red Telephone Kiosk: Nothing to report on the kiosk in Tafarn-y-Gelyn. Countryside Services are considering a use for the kiosk in Maeshafn.
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Meeting
Llanferres - Community Council
Llanferres. As the documents were not 11. 'Cold Calling' in the Community: available this application was deferred Further information is being sought. to the next meeting. CERTIFICATE OF 12. Risk Assessment: A recent conference DECISION: 21/2014/0344 Proposal: of One Voice Wales emphasised the Substitution of house type previously importance of Insurance for approved under code no Community Councils; Audit changes 21/2007/0344 Location: Plot 1 Glebe which are being introduced; Land, Llanferres. GRANTED. Challenges facing Community Playing Field: The Councils; Planning; Youth Councils; 18. Maeshafn Community council were still waiting Sustainable development; Financial for a response from the solicitors Governance. acting for Aberduna Quarry. 13. Landscape project - Memorial Stone: 19. Correspondence List: Darren Millar Nothing to report at the moment. AM had confirmed that the First 14. Field Adjacent to the School: A subMinister has accepted a committee will meet to decide on recommendation to locate the new seats etc to be installed. Neonatal Intensive Care Centre at Glan 15. Training and Finance: Cllrs. Margaret Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan. Davies and Yvonne Foden-McCorry will attend a meeting of One Voice Wales 20. Other Matters that have been brought to Councillors' Attention: on 26th June in relation to Community Cllr. Rob Jones reported that the grass Engagement. There will be a planning at the junction of Pen-y-Waun and workshop on 17th July, Councillors will Moel Fammau Road was obstructing attend. There will be a training vision. People parking on the session for Councillors from the three pavement on the left side (going Community Councils in the Ward on towards the school) of Ty'n Llan were 18th June. causing obstruction to pedestrians and 16. Bills: HMRC £32·20; wheel chair users. There is a car park 17. Planning Matters: 21/2014/0335 at the top of Ty'n Llan for public use. Proposal: Change of use of Aberduna Quarry Offices, associated building 21. Date of Next Meeting: Thursday 10th July 2014 and car park to enable use by North Wales Wildlife Trust as offices, car John Almond, Vice Chairman park, equipment storage, education/public engagement and small scale sales. Location: Aberduna Quarry Maeshafn. The Community councilresolvedtosupporttheapplication. 21/2014/0433 Proposal: Amendments to Plot 2 of previously approved FOR SALE application 21/2007/0344 for erection Ladies Wheel Chair of dwelling. Location: Plot 2 Glebe Land, Llanferres. The Community Council resolved to raise no objection. Good Condition 21/2014/0591 Proposal: Installation of "Low Mileage" a single BT telecommunication cabinet Bargain £40 painted green. Location: Pavement north of Star Croft, Ruthin Road,
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Church News Services in July 6th 13th 20th 27th
9.30 am Sunday Worship 9.30 am Sunday Worship 9.30 am Holy Communion 9.30 am Sunday Worship
August services will follow a similar pattern, with the exception of 3rd August when the service will be at a later time followed by the re-dedication at the village cenotaph. There will also be artefacts on display in the church throughout August. Please see separate article by Noel Headley. Sunday 27th July For those who have been enjoying the Minor Prophets series of sermons at Gwernaffield by Russ Howell, the next is 27th July at 6.00 pm. Mothers' Union Archdeaconry Funday 9th August at Cilcain with short service at 3.00 pm. Future Dates Saturday 13th September at 10 am a two hour sponsored walk in aid of Llanferres Church and News and Views. Details were in last month's magazine and will be in the September magazine. Thursday 2nd October Harvest Supper
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Local News Clwydian Range Runners The Clwydian Range Runners is a relaxed and friendly group of like minded people who enjoy the hills and mountains of North Wales and beyond. We hope to promote a relaxed and enjoyable attitude towards off-road and hill running with being social our number one aim. The club cater for all levels of ability and have regular training runs on a Tuesday and Thursday. More information can be found on the clubs website at www.clwydianrangerunners.co.uk or visit our Facebook page to see what’s happening. Meeting in Maeshafn every Tuesday at 7pm and top car park Moel Famau every Thursday at 6pm. Runners of all abilities welcome, noone will be left behind! Membership to CRR costs just £5 a year. CRR is affiliated to Welsh Athletics and club members can choose to individually join Welsh Athletics or the Welsh Fell Runners Association if they wish to. For a membership form contact us at: clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com
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Llanferres in the Great War Further to my recent articles, I have latterly discovered (somewhat annoyingly) a framed document in the church records asking for prayers for "all sailors and soldiers on active service, especially:-"
Edwards (killed in action 27th March 1918) recorded a second time and in different ink (although, with almost some premonition - the next name on the list after those already known killed!) which I think dates the document to then This is clearly a circular document or slightly later, but certainly 1918. listing 26 names of local residents on active service during 1914 - Edwin was initially recorded as 1918. missing on the 27th March but the war records concluded he was It is not dated but there are some killed on that day despite his body hand-written notes on the back of never being found or identified - a the document with some details of poignant fact recorded on his the eight soldiers from the village parents grave as "missing in area killed in the war; some France" information I didn't have at all and some incorrect information This document will be on show regarding dates. during the Great War Exhibition in St Berres' Church in August this Although the document is written year, but for interest I am listing in the present tense, the first six the names below and would be names are those of soldiers keen to hear from anyone with any actually killed and marked with a details of the soldiers mentioned. small cross; it would be more than co-incidence for that chronology to I don't intend to undertake any be the case. Benjamin Peters (killed research on those listed which in action October 1918) is the would be virtually impossible - with penultimate entry and marked with some irony records for those killed a different cross, and Edwin are far more abundant than those
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Llanferres in the Great War who survived although scarce by Re-dedication service modern records standards. The new stone will be re-dedicated The list is as follows:on Sunday August 3rd at approximately 11.00am at the Walter Fernyhough current location. Everyone is Charles Williams welcome to attend. Frederick Roberts John Cordiner Prior to that there will be a short David Woodward church service at 10.30am - again Arthur Williams everyone welcome as always. Edwin Edwards Nelson Meredith A Great War exhibition of artefacts will be on display in the church James Stewart during August - Tuesday and George Salter Thursday late afternoons & John Williams evenings everyone welcome either Walter Williams then or any day during daylight Albert Williams hours during open church season. Arthur Tanton Joseph Tanton Frederick Jones Richard Fernyhough H.J.Hughes Bowen Edwards Noel Headley J.J.Parry headley889@btinternet.com Tel 01352 810224 John H Jones Llwyn-y-Moelyn David Jones Rectory Lane William Jones Llanferres CH7 5SR John Peters Benjamin Peters Abraham Jones Edwin Edwards
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Badminton Club News JUNIORS Another enjoyable season which has seen a steady flow of new players of different ages and experience doubling our numbers on last year. Some newcomers who had never tried the sport before seem to be “hooked” and keen to continue building on new skills they developed; with one young lady impressing the coaches by her gutsy performance in our end of season tournament having only started the previous week!.. Well done Nell Williams! Existing members have markedly improved over the last season both with racket skills, footwork and have demonstrated improved tactical awareness, not least Sammy Harrison who made the Welsh satellite finals played in Welshpool in March, and was selected to train with the County squad. We were able to consistently put out teams in Flintshire Badminton League where our players were a credit to themselves and the club some playing their debut games, we saw many valiantly fought games and close encounters, some too close for comfort! Finishing the season in divison 3 an excellent achievement with so many players new to badminton. Special mention to
William Fellows for winning “All” his junior league singles matches this season. We also entered a team in the Gareth Coppack tournament. Our end of season handicapped tournament saw exciting and closely fought single games with Darcey Cole overcoming the impressive talent of Adam Griffiths to win gold with a determined Anna Fellows beating Ellie Lewis in the nail biting girls final. End of season awards were presented to each player for their commitment and improved skills with two special awards, one going to Dylan Chetcuti for fair Play and Ellie Griffiths as the most improved player...well done all.
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Badminton Club News Zac Laflamme and William Fellows have progressed to senior club and will undoubtedly be competing for team places in September ‌ no pressure! It has been a very rewarding season for Claire and myself seeing the enthusiasm and blossoming talent of our existing and new members, we would like to thank all the parents for their support which helps the club run smoothly and frees us up to coach, also a huge thank you to Cadhan O’Garra and Will Pritchard for helping out at coaching sessions. We meet on Thursdays (term time, SeptMay half term) at Ruthin L.C 6.30-7.30 and welcome children aged 7-15yrs who would like come along and try a great sport, get fit and most importantly...have some fun!! If you would like any further information An end of season tournament was give me a ring on 07581435144. Jane organised by Peter Williams on the last club night. Thanks Peter ! There were 10 pairs of players randomly selected and given Llanferres Senior badminton club has had handicaps. The final was between Declan another busy season entering 3 teams in Bonar and Daniel Williams against Jane the North East Wales Badminton league. Givelin and William Fellows. After a very The A team played in Division 1 this season close game, the winners were Declan and and had some really close matches. After Daniel 21-18. Well done to them. lots of great badminton they and Northop The senior members meet on Thursdays were unfortunately relegated to Division 2 (term time, Sept- May half term) at Ruthin for next season. L.C 7.30- 9.45pm and welcome anyone over Both the B team and C teams have had a 15yrs, (male/female/old/young/fit or not good season in Division 3 with some very ! ) who would like to come and have difficult matches against strong opposition. some fun!! If you need any more info The B and C teams played against each please contact June Healy on 01352 other twice during the season, which 810264. developed into quite a social evening with great food and lots of friendly but competitive games !
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Ysgol Bro Famau Summer Fair 2014 Saturday June 28th (11am – 3pm) Llanferres Village Hall Lots of fun and things to do for all of the family Hot Dogs / Refreshments Face Painting Bouncy Castles Cakes Crafts Plants Bottle Stall Games Raffle and Lots More Hope to see you there! Admission Adult £1 / child 50p
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Indulge yourself and let Taking Flight entangle you in this tale of sibling rivalry, love, lust and mistaken identity. You’ll find all the fun of the fair in this feisty, fast paced, family friendly outdoor promenade production. Peppered with live music, laughter and just a touch of audience interaction, Taking Flight will give you an experience “not to be missed”. This is a travelling performance so picnic early, wear sensible clothing and come prepared.
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Local News Parents & Toddlers (& Babies) The group meets every Thursday morning during term time in the Village Hall from 9.15 to 11.15. The cost is £1.50 to cover the hire of the hall, refreshments and other expenses. The group will break for August, but resume in September, when we expect to have an influx of parents with babies. If anyone has what I believe is called a ‘bumbo’ or a similar baby relaxing seat in good condition I would be delighted to hear from you. Then babies could sit and admire each other! We could also do with one more push along toy for toddlers. We are well supplied with other items as people have been very generous. New families are always welcome at the group – just turn up. Contact details: Mrs Daryl Austin: tel. 810611 or email daryl.austin4@gmail.com
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A note from your County Councillor Summer has arrived but with it rain and more rain. Sadly this was the case again on the Saturday of the annual Loggfest. It is disappointing when so much effort has gone into organising an event that the weather once again let us down. Despite the weather those of us who attended on the Saturday still enjoyed the music, Morris Dancing and the few stalls that had braved the weather forecast. The beer was still good at the Loggerheads Inn and the cars were gleaming at the Loggerheads garage. The weather did improve and a great day was had by all on the Sunday. The attic sale at Llanferres Village hall was at least in the dry and our thanks should go to all those people who manned the stalls, made the cakes and served the tea and coffee.
more details of the Denbighshire offer check the counties web site The Commonwealth Baton events were a great success in the ward and congratulations must go to those members of our community who took part. Large numbers of people reached the top of Moel Famau and enjoyed the music while more people attended the final hand over at the Llandegla Mountain Bike Centre where we were joined by the Secretary of State for Wales David Jones. In the last addition I mentioned the rollout of Super-fast Broad Band in our area and I am pleased to report that according to the Super-fast Cymru Web Site the work on our up grade in Llanferres should start in September this year. If you would like to monitor the roll out you can visit the Superfast Cymru web site or if you would like to comment on the up grade visit Welsh Government website consultation section for the Superfast Cymru Infill Consultation which ends on July 3rd.
Once again there are those in the world who want to take advantage of a great sporting occasion and use it to make money illegally. Beware of the latest scam where you receive an official letter stating that you have won up to £750,000 on the Euro Millions FIFA World Cup Super Lottery. If you ring the number quoted you will be asked for your bank details to Best wishes, enable the criminals to credit your account Martyn with the winnings !! Remember you have to buy a ticket to win any prize in the National Lottery and this is just another scam. Did you know that in Wales, by March 15th next year, all dogs must be micro chipped. Denbighshire County Council in conjunction with the Dog Trust are organising free Micro Chipping sessions this month at various locations across the county. Micro Chipping normally costs between £30 and £40 at a local vets and for
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Celebrating 5 Years!
Llanferres Ballroom Dancing Club Celebrating 5 years! ………of fun filled dancing at Llanferres Village Hall ! We meet every Wed evening from 8:30 pm til 10pm The Club offers expert tuition and practice sessions run by Qualified Dance Instructor Yvette La Flamme-Williams (IDTA Latin & member of The Allied Dance Teachers Association)
NOTE: New Beginners classes due to start Autumn 2014 (Date and times to be confirmed)
"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has attended, supported and enabled us to carry on with our Joy of social ballroom dancing in this wonderful village". Yvette x
All enquires contact: Yvette La Flamme-Williams Home: 01352 741112 Mobile: 07863 293311 Email: yvetteandgraham@hotmail.co.uk
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32 News & Views LLANFERRES PLAYING FIELD & RECREATION ASSOCIATION
Registered Charity Number : 1059978 Chairman: Mr.D.Hurst Cartref, Ruthin Road Llanferres Nr Mold Denbighshire Tel: 01352 810461
Treasurer: Mr. N.Lennon. Tafarn y Gelyn Llanferres Nr Mold Denbighshire Tel: 01352 810
Secretary: Mr.S.Hodge Isfryn Llanferres Nr Mold Denbighshire Tel: 01352 810
A.G.M. Monday 30th June 2014. If your children use the facilities provided in the community, please make every effort to attend the annual meeting, and support the playing field and park group.
Llanferres Village Hall 7.30 pm. We are currently looking for some new members to keep the park open. There are many people with young children that can be key to keeping the park open for years to come.
Remember, No members = No park.
Sunday 14th September 2014 The ‘Merida’ Mountain Bike event has again been chosen to be held at Ruthin. For 2014 the format has changed slightly, as have the title sponsors. The Mountain bike event will be back to the usual Sunday with the new sponsors being SCOTT UK. The Llanferres Playing Field Association has agreed to marshal the event, with the help of our local community. Please support your local playing field and children’s park by helping out on the day. Thanks, Dan Hurst, LPFRA. Email if you can help Crc_marshal@hotmail.co.uk
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Nature Notes I recently visited Cors Erddreiniog, a nature reserve in Anglesey, to look for the rare Marsh Fritillary(Eurodryas desfontainii) butterfly. The weather was cloudy with a fresh breeze and I was thinking it was a wasted journey but sun had been promised for later in the day, so I was looking around and came across the webs of Funnelweb spiders (as featured on the BBC Springwatch programme). More correctly they are Labyrinth spiders(Agelina labyrinthica). For most of the year these dull brown spiders go unnoticed but in early summer they make a web sheet and at the end is a funnel shaped retreat from which radiates a labyrinth of tunnels. Hidden at the centre is an egg sack in which the young spiders develop. The female spider remains with the young until they are ready to leave but sometimes she dies before the spiderlings are ready to go and in this case the young eat their mother. On seeing these tunnels some people go into a panic as they have heard of the deadly tunnel spiders of Australia but the British species are quite harmless. While looking at them, I became aware of a young toad making its way through the grass. The grass was very dense at ground level so the toad was about two inches up the grass, gripping stems with first one foot then the other and progressing rather like a monkey might do in the trees. It also reminded me of the way Bitterns travel through reeds, also featured on Springwatch. Eventually the sun did come out and so did the Marsh fritillaries, although the breeze remained fresh. In a way
this was helpful to me, for it caused the butterflies to fly only short distances before settling and were, therefore, fairly easy to follow and observe. It is only a small insect with a wingspan of about 30-40mm(1-1½ inches) but is very colourful with a chequered pattern of orange, brown and yellow. The caterpillars feed on wild species of Scabious, on which they construct a silk tent and later hibernate therein. They resume feeding in spring and then pupate in late April/early May to emerge as butterflies in late May/June. The population of the species fluctuates wildly but this year it seems to be doing quite well, as I saw about a dozen specimens. Nearer home I discovered a small colony of Small pearl-bordered fritillary(Boloria selene) butterflies where I have never seen them before. The species has disappeared from several local sites where I used to find them, often because of habitat destruction like tree planting, overgrazing, grass mowing etc but they have also gone from sites that have not been interfered with and the reason is not clear. It is a very scarce and endangered butterfly and it is pleasing to see it in this new location. Being a sedentary species, it has difficulty in moving to a new site if its habitat is degraded. Its name derives from the 'pearls' that run along the outside edge of the underside of the hindwing. Overwintering as a caterpillar, it is vulnerable to predation by birds and rodents especially if the grass is cut very short in the autumn. John Almond
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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 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 Olive Parry, 01352 810294 Dave Twomey, 01352 810690 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 - Rev'd Adrian Copping, The New Rectory, Rectory Lane, Llanferres Mold, CH7 5SR Email: adriancopping@hotmail.com. Tel: 810936 Clwydian Range Runners - Chairman Gareth Jaggard Tel. 810357 email. clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com Rector's Warden - Mr. Brian Skelhorn 16 Cae Gwyn. Tel: 810422 People's Warden - Mrs Anne Woodward, Cysgodfa, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SQ, Tel: 810270 Clwydian Conservation Campaign - Pen y Chwareli, Pant Ddu Road, Nercwys CH7 4DD Gardening Club - 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, Simon Hodge. Tel: 810686 Maeshafn Cricket Club - Secretary: Jonathan Fagan. Tel: 810824 Old People's Welfare Committee - Secretary, Yvonne Foden-McCorry Tel: 810867 PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau - Chair, Kym Willis 07578392305 / 01824 780888 Llanferres Over 60s Club - Olive Parry. Tel: 810294 Village Hall Booking Secretary - Gilly Carney. Tel 077413 16349 Village Hall Management Committee - Chairman, Rob Armstrong. 810259
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