Llanferres March/April 2019 Issue 226
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
installing confidence
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
01352 707888
Mold Flintshire CH7 1BP
e: info@ags-security.co.uk www.ags-security.co.uk
2
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Welcome Welcome to the March & April issue. As we go to print we are enjoying some really lovely very early spring sunshine and the daffodils are just starting to come out. Let’s hope we don't have a 'beast' visit us this year! We started the year with very sad news. Heartfelt condolences go to Steve Clarke and also to the O'Garra family, following the loss of Jane and Sally. On a more positve note, welcome to Ann and Vic and welcome back to Mal! Start work now on your Easter Bonnet for the Bingo Night on 12th April (see pg19) and brush up on your general knowledge for the Druid Quiz nights on 12th March and 9th April (see pg 27). Proceeds from the quiz nights are kindly donated to News & Views so please do support. There is a lot of very strong feeling currently about dog fouling (see pg 5). Best wishes, Paul & Siobhan Email: news@llanferres.org
Llanferres Over 60s Club At our February meeting one of our members Iris Rothwell gave a beautifully narrated humorous and nostalgic talk on :Snippits from her Life:.. Where members were taken back down memory lane as she related her early life in a deprived area of Liverpool. The Meeting on Tuesday 12th March will be an illustrated talk by Dave Cummins on his recent visit to South Africa. At the meeting on Tuesday 9th April Rhiannon Evans will talk on "Beauty Most Wild". The last paintings of Wales by James Dickinson Innes. We meet in The Village Hall at 2.15pm. Everyone is welcome.
Idyllic Holiday Apartment Bryn Tirion is a snug and cosy 17th Century cottage in beautiful surroundings with panoramic views in an area of outstanding natural beauty, making it a paradise for walkers and nature lovers. Private parking, heating and all electricity are inclusive to all our rates of stay, plus colour television and all linen. FREE wi-fi. Bryn Tirion has been awarded a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2013, 2014, 2015,, 2016 & 2017
We apologise that we allow no pets, and the cottage is strictly no smoking
For further details contact Mrs Sylvia Hughes Telephone: (01352) 810444 Email: sylvia@bryn-tirion.com Website: www.bryn-tirion.com
3
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Notices YSGOL BRO FAMAU 100 CLUB DECEMBER 2018 DRAW 1st Prize £28 Oliver Hill 2nd Prize £17 Jen & Phil Lewis 3rd Prize £10 Tony Dodd
JANUARY 2019 DRAW to the following Eleanor Dolan on 5th March Finley Jaggard who will be 8 on 5th March Emma Barnes on 18th March Emma Clarke on 19th March Esther Skelhorn on 21st March Bernard Evans on 26th March Tracy Griffiths on 27th March Joe Lewis who will be 17 on 28th March Cadhan O'Garra on 30th March Edward Moore on 30th March
1st Prize £25 Doug Jahn 2nd Prize £10 Sali Newsam 3rd Prize £5 Ricky Cromey-Jones
HUGE THANKS to all family, neighbours and friends for all the wonderful cards, flowers and messages welcoming home to Llanferres.
MAL WELCOME to Ty’n Llan Ann, Vic and Sproodle Bella (it’s welcome back to Ann after nearly fifty years living in Mold)
Ruby Steel who will be 8 on 6th April Jessica Gould on 10th April On the morning they moved in some Jack William Lane Roberts who will be 13 irresponsible dog owner left a not so on 10th April welcome gift right outside their gate, we live Elliott Hugh Jones who will be 4 on 14th in a beautiful area so please pick up your April dogs mess....it’s not difficult. Sam Clough on 16th April Matthew Isherwood on 21st April Tim & June Eli Clough on 23rd April Karl Drendel on 23rd April THANK YOU Graham Davies on 28th April Iestyn Dwyryd Roberts who will be 8 on 29th to Ian Forsythe of Seven Oaks Garden April
Centre, Ruthin for the kind donation of daffodil bulbs.
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
4
They will planted around the village, including at the memorial stone, in the churchyard, school field and maes ysgawen.
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
You are an absolute disgrace To those dog owners who do not 'bag and bin' your pet's mess - you are an absolute disgrace and we wished you didn't live in our village.
It appears that the guilty parties' disgraceful behaviour has been observed on a number of occasions ‌ people are aware of your names and where you live.
The school report that someone is walking their dog in the school and leaving poo on the grass right in front of the children's play area - how disgusting is that? School staff have to clear this away.
So, if you are the man walking your dog late at night with never a poo bag to be seen, or one of the 2 teenagers seen leaving your dog's mess (your parents always clean up when they walk your dog), be warned.
There are reports of dog poo on the pavement on Tyn Llan, on the lawn at the entrance to Cae Gwyn and on the grass by the Memorial stone - how disrespectful is that? The responsible dog owners who walk their dogs in Maes Ysgawen are fed up with the small number of you who walk away and leave your dog's mess in our community field - how lazy is that?
Villagers are sick to death of this issue and how it blights our lovely village. Enough is enough. People are now watching, noting, recording and reporting. If you don't want your and your pet's picture 'caught in action' printed in News & Views and reported to Denbighshire County Council then 'bag it and bin it'.
5
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
March 1st 2nd 3rd
Fri Sat Sun
4th
Mon
Schools reopen 7.00pm Whist Evening
5th
Tue
7.00pm Bowls
6th
Wed
7th
Thu
8th
Fri
9th 10th
Sat Sun
11th
Mon
12th
Tue
13th 14th
Wed Thu
15th
Fri
16th
Sat
17th
Sun
18th
Mon
19th
Tue
20th
Wed
21st 22nd 23rd
Thu Fri Sat
24th
Sun
25th
Mon
26th
Tue
27th 28th 29th 30th 31st
Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
6
11.15am Holy Communion, St. Berres’ church 6.30pm Tai Chi
9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ church 6.30pm Tai Chi 7.30pm Gardening Club Meeting 2.15pm Over 60s Meeting 7.00pm Bowls 8.30pm Druid Inn Quiz Night 7.30pm Community Council Meeting
9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ church 4.00pm Messy Church, Gwernaffield church hall 6.30pm Tai Chi 7.00pm Whist Evening 10.00am Aberduna Nature Reserve Volunteers 7.00pm Bowls
10.30am Group Holy Communion, Gwernaffield Church 6.30 Tai Chi 7.00pm Whist Evening 7.00pm Bowls 7.30pm Annual Church Congregational Meeting
9.30 Mothering Sunday Morning Praise, St Berres’ Church
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
April 1st 2nd
Mon Tue
3rd
Wed
4th
Thu
5th
Fri
6th 7th 8th
Sat Sun Mon
9th
Tue
10th
Wed
11th
Thu
12th
Fri
13th
Sat
14th
Sun
15th
Mon
16th
Tue
17th
Wed
18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th
Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
7.00pm Whist Evening 7.00pm Bowls
9.30am Step out for breast cancer walk Moel Famau 11.15am Holy Communion, St. Berres’ church 6.30pm Tai Chi 7.30pm Gardening Club Meeting 2.15pm Over 60s Meeting 7.00pm Bowls 8.30pm Druid Inn Quiz Night 7.30pm Community Council Meeting Last day of school term 7.00pm Easter Bingo Night 9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ church 4.00pm Messy Church, Gwernaffield church hall 6.30pm Tai Chi 7.00pm Whist Evening 10.00am Aberduna Nature Reserve Volunteers 7.00pm Bowls
GOOD FRIDAY EASTER SUNDAY 7.00pm Bowls
9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ church 6.30pm Tai Chi Schools reopen 7.00pm Bowls
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
7
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Church News Open the Book We had a problem with the snowy weather at the beginning of the month, but we were welcomed back to tell the story of 'Daniel in the Lion's Den.' Once again, the method acting shone amongst the pupils at Llanarmon and Llanferres, especially those who played the parts of the lions!
Churchyard Following all of Hugo and Ieuan's hard work, we are now in a position to plant more trees. Would you like to plant a tree in remembrance of a loved one by sponsoring a tree? There are almost 50 trees approved by the Woodland Trust that would be suitable for the churchyard and would enhance the beauty and ecology of the churchyard. Please contact Gay Headley (810224) for further details.
Outward Giving We have a box for donations to the Flintshire Food Bank at the back of the church. Last year it filled sufficiently for us to make five donations to the Food Bank. We will be making a financial donation from the collection at the Harvest Evensong next time we visit to donate. We have made a donation of ÂŁ125 to the British Legion from the collection on Armistice Sunday.
Ecclesiastical Insurance
funds at no additional cost to the subscriber. We all have to shop around for insurance these days, so why not get a quote? There's nothing to lose. Telephone 0800 783 0130 quoting 'Trust 130' or contact the website www.ecclesiastical.com/Trust130.
Lent There will be two Lent Groups meeting in Mold Mission Area this year. Starting on Wednesday 13th March, the afternoon groups will meet at 2pm at St Mary's, Cilcain and the evening groups at Christ Church, Pontblyddyn will start at 7.00pm. There is scope for continuing the groups beyond Easter to Ascension Day (30th May) and Pentecost (9th June). We will be guided through Bible readings, reflections and prayer, and we will be encouraged to reflect on the themes of generosity and inheritance. All are welcome. Please contact Kathy Stewart kathy12oct@sky.com 07500936985 or John Foxlee johnfoxlee44@gmail.com 01352810677
Following a successful campaign last year, Ecclesiastical Insurance have extended their Trust 130 initiative for a There will be a Mothering Sunday further year. If you take out a policy with them now and the 31st December Morning Praise Service at 9.30 on 31st March. We will also be having 2019, they will donate ÂŁ130 to church
8
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Church News Compline services during Holy week as in previous years (details to be arranged). As Mothering Sunday falls this year on a Fifth Sunday, we have decided to have Mothering Sunday Services in all five churches, and hold our joint service on the Fourth Sunday of March at Gwernaffield Church.
Wellfield Housing Project Llanferres Church has been pleased to support the Wellfield Housing Project, which has finally achieved charitable status. It is a fantastic initiative to give temporary housing to four homeless men in the Flintshire area, and it is situated in Northop Hall. Many people have given of their time, money and effort and the scheme should be coming to fruition very soon. The organisers of the Wellfield Project, who include our curate, Kathy, are holding a 'thank you' celebration on 24th February at 3 pm at Northop Hall Church Hall. All who are interested in the scheme are very welcome to meet, eat cake and have a tour of the project.
Messy Church We started the year in January when we heard about the story of 'Jacob's Ladder'. We will continue the theme of 'God's Promises' with the story of Abraham in February (17th) and Moses in March(17th). We have been joined by more volunteer helpers (thank you!) and we have room for more Messy Churchgoers! Please come along to Gwernaffield Church Hall at 4.00 pm to join in the fun. We have crafts, games, worship, food and mess! All accompanied children are warmly welcomed.
Our Easter Messy Church will take place on the Second Sunday (14th April, Palm Sunday) instead of the usual Third Sunday, which will be Easter Sunday this year. There is also a Messy Church taking place in the Mold Area every half term and school holidays. The next Mold Messy Church will take place at St Mary's Mold on 25th April. 11am-1pm.
Congregational Meeting Our Congregational Meeting will be on Tuesday 26th March at 7.30 pm, with a short preceding meeting at 7.15 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Future Events We discussed the possibility of having some outdoor services later in the year, possibly on Moel Famau or at Fairy Glen. Daniel is keen as well to have some discussion evenings in pubs local to our five churches. Any ideas or suggestions would be most welcomed.
Thank you To everyone who has worked to keep the church clean over the past year, particularly to Anne Woodward. We are planning a ‘summer clean’ later in the year and all volunteers would be welcomed with open arms!
Baby Sitting Need a local baby sitter? Why not give Nell a call on 07768062079. 9
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
10
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Local News FLINTSHIRE BREAST CANCER NOW GROUP STEP OUT FOR BREAST CANCER– 6th April 2019 - MOEL FAMAU The group is organising its annual STEP OUT FOR BREAST CANCER and once again are supported and led by Walkabout Flintshire. There will be a choice of two walks: a short one of 2.5 miles and a longer walk to the Jubilee Tower of 4.5.miles taking approximately 3 hours. We can accept donations on the day of £5 or a sponsorship forms are available on request If you would like to support this worthy cause, please meet at the lower car park at Moel Famau Country Park at 9.30 for 10.00 am start (car park is £2 to open barrier) Sponsor Forms or further Information are available Tel 01352 753807 Funds raised will hopefully help the Charity to achieve its aim that the last person will have died from Breast Cancer by 2050
11
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
DRUID INN LLANFERRES
4 rounds of exhilarating quiz trivia finished off with our very own ‘Play Your Cards Right’ Accumulator with a cash prize now standing at £191! Entry into the quiz is £1 per person, max team size is 6.
Mother’s Day Special 31st March 3 Courses with a glass of Prosecco £19.95
Tickets sold separately for Accumulator. QUIZ HELD EVERY 4 WEEKS 8.30pm Next dates:
Tuesday March 12th Tuesday April 9th 12
www.druid-Inn.co.uk
Tel: 01352 810225
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Maeshafn Playing Field After well over a decade of continuous, tedious and often frustating negotiation, the Community Coucil has finally taken ownership of the Playing Field in Maeshafn. The Clerk, Chair and Vice Chair signed the agreement (see photograph) on behalf of the Community Council on 18th May of last
Vice chair, Michael Cordiner.
year and we now have confirmation that the Solicitors acting for the owners, Hansons Quarries, have signed their half of the agreement and the transfer of ownership is now complete. The Community Council is considering proposals and sources of finance to develop this facility for the benefit of the residents of Maeshafn.
Clerk, Mrs Gwyneth Dillon.
Chair, John Almond.
13
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Discover beautiful North Wales on an electric bike! ● Our bikes have a range of 70 miles PRICES (depending on terrain) ● Half Day (3.5 hours) ● Hill climbing becomes a breeze - £20.00 per bike ● Get fitter without getting exhausted ● Full day (7 hours) ● Enjoy fresh air and breathtaking scenery £35 per bike Find us on Facebook
● One week - £200 per bike
Ebike Hire North Wales Glan Llyn, Pant Du Road, Mold, CH7 4DD T: 01352 810841 M: 07790 822 603 E: richard@ebikehirenorthwaales.co.uk www.ebikehirenorthwales.co.uk
Be Our Guest!
Glan Llyn is situated in the Clwydian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our house dates from the 1850's, we have completely renovated it, maintaining plenty of ‘olde worlde’ charm while utilising all the latest eco – green technologies. Each room is uniquely and artistically styled with an en-suite wet room, free WiFi, TV, fridge, hair dryer. We also have a selection of high quality self-catering accommodation to suit every need. Fishing, paragliding and several 18-hole golf courses are all within a few miles. Bring your horse, canoe or cycle with you! We have stables and grazing for your horse, and secure drying and “A lovely friendly welcome storage facilities for all your equipment and tack.
from Richard and Paola. We stayed in The Sun Room: tasteful, comfortable Walking Offa’s Dyke? Riding on a long distance trail? We can transfer your luggage from your and spotlessly clean… …Highly recommended!” last accommodation and onto your next.
Call us to discuss your requirements.
Glan Llyn Guest House, Pant Du Road, Mold, Denbighshire CH7 4DD t: 01352 810841 e: richard@guestinourhouse.co.uk w: www.guestinourhouse.co.uk 14
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Llanferres Gardening Club The gardening club meeting on 11th February was devoted to the planning of the 45th Annual Show which will take place on 7th September this year. As usual, there will be a wide variety of classes available which will hopefully give everyone a chance to enter. The show is not just about growing things but allows participants to exhibit their skills in photography, baking, handicrafts etc. While the main gardening classes have only minor changes, the home section has been altered significantly and, as usual, there will be new classes for floral art, photography and handicrafts. If you have any ideas of classes that you would like to see included or any other ways of enhancing the show, we would love to hear them.
are welcome. Membership only costs ÂŁ5.00 a year or ÂŁ1.00 for a single meeting. Hugo Watts Honorary Secretary
Indoor Bowls Every Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm Llanferres Village Hall New Members Welcome
The next meeting is at 7.30 pm on Monday 11th March in the village hall when the Head Gardener at Dorothy Clive Gardens will give an illustrated talk on Roses - Pruning, Pests & Diseases. The April meeting on Monday 8th April will be something a bit different for the garden club. We will be holding a Quiz Night. Although the quiz will have a gardening theme, the intention is that this will be a social evening that can be enjoyed by anyone whether or not they are gardeners. Refreshments will be provided. As always, new members or visitors to individual meetings
15
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
THE MINERS ARMS MAESHAFN
EST 1826
Ian, Mervyn, Tania and John welcome you to the Miners Arms Maeshafn, where hospitality, great food and a fine selection of real ales, lagers and wines await your enjoyment. The pub has been extensively refurbished, so come along and cosy up to our new double sided wood burning fire and enjoy the finest service in the area. You’re always assured of a friendly welcome. Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Pub Opening
Food Served
6.00 to 10.30 6.00 to 11.00 6.00 to 11.00 6.00 to 11.00 12.00 to 11.00 12.00 to 11.00
Closed 6.00 to 9.30 6.00 to 9.30 6.00 to 9.30 12.00 to 9.30 12.00 to 6.00
Closed on Mondays, except for Bank Holidays
Traditional Sunday Roast served every Sunday. Walkers welcome, Dog Friendly, Quiz Night every other Tuesday
Reopening at 6pm on the 27th of February
For Reservations call 01352 810464 16
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Do You use the Llanferres Park ? Do you want it to continue ? I have been Chairman for the last ~10 years and will stand down at the end of April. Wayne has been treasurer for 4 years and also plans to stand down at the end of April. Currently there isn’t a replacement for either post and nobody has come forward. The current situation is that the LPFRA has been extremely successful over the last 20+ years, but this success is proving difficult to maintain due to a lack of volunteers to become Officers and Committee Members and to dedicate time to help running the organisation. We have a great attendance at the working party but there is more needed to run the park. LPFRA requires a minimum 12 members (9 plus 3 officers) to continue as a charity.
LPFRA held a meeting with Members of the Llanferres Community Council and the wider community on 16 October 2018 to discuss concerns and share ideas on how to ensure that the park continues to be maintained and operates to the highest of standards. All attendees were in agreement that it would be a great shame if the park had to close its gates and everyone was in agreement that we need to come up with a solution that works for all parties involved. Please can you let me know if you are able to help. AGM to be held 15th May. Thanks, Dan 810461 17
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
MAKE THIS YEAR A HEALTHIER YEAR! We specialise in the supply and delivery of organic food products, produced by LOCAL farmers. With 20 years of combined business experience, we are proud to be acclaimed as one of the best Organic Food Stores in the business.
10% OFF your first fruit & veg box with this advert !
Organic foods have been shown to have more anti-oxidants, which can dramatically reduce many diseases. They have also been shown to have 30-300 percent more nutritional content than nonorganic equivalents
� � � � � � � � � �
Fruit Veg Meat Fish Dairy Cupboard & Frozen Food Beauty products Household products Supplements Herbs & Spices
Delivery available to Mold & Ruthin (and along the way) every Thursday.
Opening Hours
Wed Thurs Follow us for updates: Fri ‘The Organic Stores’ Sat
18
9.30am - 6.00pm 9.30am - 6.00pm 9.30am - 5.30pm 9.30am - 5.00pm
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Easter
Llanferres Older Persons Welfare Committee Happy spring from LOPWC A huge thank you for all your support for our carol singing efforts before Christmas. It was very wet windy and cold but the whole committee, friends and grandchildren battled on and were rewarded with very kind donations totalling ÂŁ110!
Friday 12th April 7.00pm Llanferres Village Hall
We hope everyone who joined us for complementary Christmas lunch in the Druid enjoyed it as much as we did. A big shout out to Sam, Andy, Abi and Cheri for being the perfect hosts and selling a huge amount of raffle tickets for us. We would really struggle as a tiny charity without everyone's support.
Fun for all, wear you're best Easter bonnet!!! Great prizes up for grabs! Beautiful Easter baskets to win in the raffle Any kind donations would be gratefully received by Yvonne, Wendy , Elaine and Cheri
We've got smartie tubes planned for May - look out for them dropping through your door, and we'll be screen washing in July at the Loggerheads Garage Thanks for all your generous support without it we'd fail to continue . Grateful thanks Llanferres Older Persons Welfare Committee
ÂŁ5 for all books, complementary tea, coffee and biscuits, Wine and beer available at the ever popular bar!!!
Piano Tuition Beginner to grade 8 Music theory grades 1 to 6, (preparation for Abrsm, Trinity College London, or London College of Music exams) Over 30 years experience Please contact:
Julie Fryer Amus LCM, Dip Abrsm, (member of epta) Tel: 07712142140 Email: fryerjulie01@gmail.com
19
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres Minutes of the GENERAL MEETING Held Thursday 13th DECEMBER 2018 Present: Cllr. John Almond (Chair), Cllrs Bob Barton, Michael Cordiner, Rob Jones, Ivy Watts, Isla Watts, Allan Morgans, Cllr Martyn Holland and the Clerk, Mrs. G Dillon. There were members of the public present. 1
Apologies: Cllr Amanda Curtis, Cllr Jac Armstrong
2
Meeting Open to the Public - no items raised.
3 Declarations of Interest - the Councillors were reminded that they should declare an interest at the commencement of the Meeting, or as soon as the Councillor affected becomes aware that they have a personal or personal and prejudicial interest in today's business. Any members declaring an interest are required to state clearly what that interest is. 4 Declarations of Interest - Cllrs Isla and Ivy Watts declared an interest in Item 9 Maintenance in the Community - Maes Ysgawen and Item 14 Bills for Payment. Being a close relative to the contractor involved. 5 Minutes of the General Meeting held on 8th November 2018 - these were accepted and signed by the Chairman as being a correct record. 6 Matters Arising - 1) There are no Zig, Zag lines outside the school as yet. Being pursued with Cllr Holland. 2) The Commuted Sum is being applied for. 7 County Councillor's Report - a copy of the following Report, was circulated prior to the Meeting and the points raised were read out by the Chairman. 1) There will be bridge repair works at Pont Cyfnant on the B5430 in January involving
20
December
traffic lights. (Already circulated via the road works bulletin). 2) Some residents in Tafarn Y Gelyn have now received Ultra Broad Band which is great news. Cllr Holland has asked the counties Broad Band Officer to investigate to see where else this is now available. 3) The Welsh Governments Child Care package will be available in Denbighshire as from the 7th January 2019. Residents can apply on line. 4) Cllr Holland is campaigning across the ward to get people to register for affordable housing if they want to get on the housing ladder. This is particularly important for first time buyers and those who want to rent/buy. There is no one currently registered for Llanferres. 5) After enlisting the help of our Assembly member Darren Miller Cllr Holland received a copy of a further letter from Ken Skates about the promised Loggerheads traffic calming measures. If you recall these improvements were agreed back in September 2016 and promised by the end of the then financial year in April 2017. The plans were to extend the 40mph limit towards Tafarn Y Gelyn, install speed limit flashing signs and a replacement crossing outside the gates of the Colomendy School. The letter confirmed that most of the work will start soon but Mr. Skates has had second thoughts about the crossing because it is outside a private school!! Colomendy School may be run by a private company but most of the children visiting the school still come from local authorities on Merseyside and "all" children need to cross this busy road in safety. I hope that he will have a change of heart about the crossing. You may have noticed that some works have already begun but it appears that the police are also now checking traffic speeds in the area and tapes have been placed across the road in two places. 6) When Cllr Holland visited the school recently it was noticed that, once again water was pouring down Tyn Llan and it had obviously pooled "again" by the entrance to Cae Derwen.
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Meeting
Llanferres - Community Council
This has been investigated in the past and we know that the problem involves tree roots in the drainage pipe that runs alongside the school playing field. Cllr Holland raised this as an issue again because of the concerns that the council bungalows at the bottom of Tyn Llan could end up being flooded if we have extreme heavy rain. This is now being investigated to try and resolve this problem once and for all. 7) Cllr Holland raised your concerns about the new internal school fence and the impact on disabled pupils and adults. It appears that there is no right of way through the school grounds only access to the village hall. The fence has improved the safety of children during school hours. It was agreed that steps be taken to start the procedure for a Public Right of Way to protect the ancient pathway in this vicinity. 8) Cllr Holland would like to thank the Llanferres Pensioners Club committee for all their hard work in arranging a very successful Christmas Lunch again this year. It was a great community event enjoyed by everyone. 9) Finally, Cllr Holland would like to thank you for your support and help with the various issues that have been visited this year and would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful and Brexit Free New Year!! 10) Cllr Holland informed the Community Council that congratulations were due to a community resident, Mr. Gareth Jaggard on his achieving a Bravery Award. The Chairman thanked Cllr Holland for all his hard work during 2018, for circulating another comprehensive Report and also wished him and his family good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.
planting a Community Orchard at the rear of the Play Area. 9 Maintenance in the Community - Big Covert - With regard to Big Covert, a large map of the area will be sent to Cllr Morgans denoting the permissive footpaths and showing the links to Public Footpaths (some members of the public have been stopped from using them). A proposal was put forward by Cllr Morgans to pursue changing some permissive footpaths to Public Footpaths. Cllr Barton seconded the proposal. Resolved: The Community Council agreed to the proposal. Maes Ysgawen - possibility of planting natural bluebells and Wild Garlic for the Spring. Labelling the fruit trees with aluminum cans. 10 Planning Issues Application No. 21/2018/1006 Location: St. David's Cadole Mold Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey extension and loft conversion. Resolved: To offer no comment or objection to the proposal. 11 Risk Assessments Maes Ysgawen - Hedgerow needs trimming in the Spring. Invoice for Maintenance presented. Maeshafn - no further update for the Playing Field. Defibrillator in the Telephone Kiosk estimates for the power connection were discussed and it was agreed to use A. J. Electrical. MADRA has contributed ÂŁ150.00 towards the cost.Dog Poo Bin - a quote has been received from Denbighshire for supply. Resolved: to purchase one bin and site it near the entrance to Big Covert. This will be emptied once a month by Denbighshire (review in six months). Llanferres Memorial no further update. Financial - No risks were raised, other than those within the Audit Report.
8 Reports from Other Meetings - Cllr Morgans attended the Meeting held by the Wild Life Trust to discuss developing the Aberduna Quarry area. An Open Day will 12 Training & Finance Issues be held in the Spring and volunteers were Finance Issues Identified in the invited to help clear the area. Suggestions 2017/2018 Audit Report. ** put forward for development included
21
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019 Training - The One Voice Wales Training Schedule for Spring 2019 has been circulated. Bursaries for Councillors are now available. 13 Setting the Precept Budget - The current Financial Report was circulated and the Precept will be set at the January Meeting. 14 Bills - Payments Schedule Clerk's Salary (December) & PAYE £220.33 White Oak Property Services £601.00 News & Views £450.00 Society of Local Council Clerks £76.00 Welsh Audit Office (To be queried) £381.00 Received Bank Interest £0.95 15 Correspondence items of correspondence were discussed as above plus a copy of the Denbighshire Housing Newsletter. 16 Other Matters Brought to Councillor's attention: none raised.
**
The full auditors’ report is contained within the full December minutes, which are published on the website: www.llanferres.org/llanferrescommunitycouncil.htm
22
DYDDIADAU CYFARFODYDD Y CYNGOR CYMUNED 2018 LLANFERRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETING DATES 2019/2020 Mawrth/March 14 Ebrill/April 11 Mai/May 09 Mehefin/June 13 Gorffennnaf/July 11 Dim Cyfarfod/No Meeting Awst/August Medi/September 12 Hydref/October 10 Tachwedd/November 14 Rhagfyr/December 12 Ionawr/January 09 2020 Chwefror/February 13 2020 Mawrth/March 12 2020
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Burns Supper
A great evening was enjoyed by all who attended the Druid Inn Burns Supper in January . Entertainment was provided by the talented duo of Derek Robinson and laird for the evening Ged Lomax. And a fine meal was served up by the talented chef and staff at the Druid. SlĂ inte!
Baby Sitting Need a local baby sitter? Why not give Nell a call on 07768062079. 23
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres Minutes of the GENERAL MEETING Held Thursday 10th JANUARY 2019 Present: Cllr. John Almond (Chair), Cllrs Bob Barton, Amanda Curtis, Rob Jones, Ivy Watts, Isla Watts, Cllr Martyn Holland and the Clerk, Mrs. G Dillon. There were Members of the public present. 1 Apologies: Cllr Allan Morgans, Cllr Jac Armstrong. Cllr Michael Cordiner was not present. 2 Meeting Open to the Public - no items raised. 3 Declarations of Interest - the Councillors were reminded that they should declare an interest at the commencement of the Meeting, or as soon as the Councillor affected becomes aware that they have a personal or personal and prejudicial interest in today's business. Any members declaring an interest are required to state clearly what that interest is.
January
and public members and their families, had a great Christmas. 2) As you may have seen in the press there was another case of fly tipping in the ward in the area behind the bus shelter as you turn for Maeshafn. On this occasion a load of old carpets were tipped in the same area that a number of tree stumps were dumped about twelve months ago. A local resident did see a large van pulling out of the area but unfortunately she was only able to get the first three letters of the license plate. It has been reported to the relevant authorities and the carpets should have been removed by now. 3) You will also all be aware of the spate of recent break ins in Llanferres and the theft of a vehicle at the same time from a local farm. Cllr Holland will be meeting with the police soon to discuss these thefts along with other local issues. The Chairman thanked Cllr Holland for all his hard work during 2018, for circulating another comprehensive report and also wished him and his family good wishes the New Year.
4 Declarations of Interest - None declared. 5 Minutes of the General Meeting held on 13th December 2018 - these were accepted and signed by the Chairman as being a correct record. 6 Matters Arising - 1) The Zig, Zag lines outside the school are now in situ. Clarification is required as to whether they are only enforceable during school hours? The School Bus has been seen parked on the lines. 2) Confirmation has been received that the Forms for the Commuted Sum have been received. 7 County Councillor's Report - a copy of the following Report, was circulated prior to the Meeting and the points raised were read out by the Chairman. 1) Cllr Holland wished everyone a Happy New Year and hope that all Councillors
24
8 Setting the Precept Budget for 2019/2020 There then followed a comprehensive discussion on the Budget for the coming Financial Year 2019/20. This included the following: £2350.00 was set aside for Councillors Allowances. £500 was ring fenced for Election expenses. Project Funding was set aside to develop the Maeshafn Playing Field now ownership is confirmed. This will match fund any grant funding available. The Maintenance funding has been increased for Maes Ysgawen and Maeshafn. The Clerk was asked to leave the room, whilst a discussion regarding the salary was discussed. It was agreed to award the Clerk an additional 1 hour per month (14 hrs per month) and to increase the salary accordingly. The Precept was set at £11502.00 for 2019/2020.
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Meeting
Llanferres - Community Council
9 Reports from Other Meetings - None attended 10 Maintenance in the Community - no update 11 Planning Issues - Application No. 21/2018/1173 Location: Uplands Pant Du Road Eryrys Proposal: Alterations to existing garage and outbuildings to form a holiday accommodation unit. Resolved: To offer no comment or objection to the proposal. 12 Risk Assessments Maes Ysgawen - none raised Maeshafn - awaiting update for the Playing Field. Defibrillator in the Telephone Kiosk awaiting power connection - agreed to use A. J. Electrical. MADRA has contributed £150.00 towards the cost. Dog Poo Bin - awaiting an update Llanferres Memorial - nothing to report. Financial - No risks were raised. 13 Training & Finance Issues Finance Issues - none raised Training Issues - the new Training Schedule had been circulated and Cllr Barton expressed a wish to attend Module 5 to be held in Abergele on 22nd January. Cllr Barton was also conferring with his other Councils with regards to cost sharing. The Denbighshire County Council were holding a Workshop on Friday 11th January in Bodelwyddan to discuss the Well Being of Future Generations Act. Cllr Barton and the Clerk will attend. 14 Bills - Payment Schedule Clerk's Salary (January 2019) & PAYE £220.33 Administration Expenses £298.78 Approved for payment. Audit Invoice £381.00 - Queried (No response from BDO) Received Bank Interest £0.92 Payment from MADRA £150.00
15 Correspondence items of correspondence were discussed as above, plus a notification of the One Voice Wales Conwy & Denbigh Area Committee Meeting to be held in Eirianfa Denbigh on Wednesday 16th January 2019. Cllr Barton & Clerk to attend. 16 Other Matters Brought to Councillor's attention: none raised.
Minutes from all meetings are available on the community council website: www.llanferres.org/llanferrescommunitycouncil.htm
07853184980
The Locksmith Domestic/Commercial Locksmith UPVC Window & Door Repairs Locks Replacement Emergency Locksmith Landlords & Letting Estate Agents
Denbighshire/Flintshire/ Cheshire Areas Locks Supplied Meet Insurance Standards Quality and Customer Service at a Fair Price
We also provide a full Handyman service
25
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
26
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019 The Druid Inn Quiz Night in February enjoyed its best turn out yet with 6 teams put to the test by Derek. This month’s winners were ‘Only 6, maybe 1 more’, ousting ‘A Team of Two’, winners of the last 2 quizzes. First out the hat for ‘Play Your Cards Right’ was Ged Lomax, who failed at the first hurdle, as did the second nominee, Elaine O’Garra. This means that the jackpot has rolled over and is now a massive £191 to be played for at the next quiz night on March 12. Why not come along and join in the fun?
Next quiz 8.3 0pm March 12th 27
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
What’s been happening at Bro Famau? – What a busy time so far! We have visited Chester Zoo, Years 5 and 6 have been to Glanllyn and we’ve had snow! What will next half term bring!
Happy Chinese New Year! oCC oCC
Children in Foundation Phase had a wonderful time celebrating Chinese New Year in their special restaurant.
We took part in the European Christmas decoration exchange. These were from Estonia!
Key K
We managed to stay open during the snow and built some lovely snow men!
28
We enjoy our visits from Open the Book.
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019 Years 5 and 6 had a great time practising their Cymraeg and their collaborative skills during their stay at Gwersyll yr Urdd, Glanllyn. We all had a fantastic time!
We went to sing at Valley Lodge at Christmas time. The residents enjoyed listening to the children sing and the children enjoyed sharing their music.
Now Open!
Breakfast Club 8.00am-8.30am
Little Ladybirds @ Bro Famau Full Day care for children from 2 years old to school age. 8.00am - 6.00pm During term time The nursery is in the Llanferres Unit of Ysgol Bro Famau. Conveniently located just off the A494 between Ruthin and Mold. We are situated in a lovely rural position in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with lovely walks, a beautiful local park and surrounded by play areas for children to explore and develop. The team consists of dedicated individuals with an outstanding commitment to every child to ensure that they reach their potential, make friends and have a healthy and happy time in nursery.
For more details contact Mrs Knight on 01352 810242 or 01824 780722
For more information please contact Mrs Elizabeth Knight, Headteacher 01352 810242 29
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
30
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
LLANFERRES BADMINTON CLUB Llanferres Badminton club is nearing the end of a very successful 2018/19 season. With 3 senior teams, one in each of the League’s 3 Divisions and 2 junior teams, the club continues to offer members the opportunity for competitive play alongside great social badminton.
JUNIORS
The junior club caters for children from 7 to 15 and offers weekly coaching, the opportunity to learn to play games and for those who want it, competitive play in the North East Wales Junior League.
Junior club members with Coach Jane Givelin
Thanks to some great performances from the junior A team, they have now gained promotion to the 2nd Division whilst the B team largely made up of players new to badminton this season are doing great in Division 5.
SENIORS This season has seen possibly the best overall performance of the club’s 3 teams. The A team are currently 5th in Division 1, B team 7th in Division 2 and the C team, otherwise known as the ‘Dream Team’ are 3rd in Division 3 and looking a strong possibility for promotion at the end of the season. We now have courts on a Tuesday evening for matches which has meant the Thursday club nights at Bryn Hyfryd School have provided more opportunities for practice and social badminton.
Senior Club members enjoying an evening of social badminton
As well as playing for the club, some members compete in local and national tournaments. Club super star Carys Jones is having much success in junior tournaments in Wales and further afield. Senior players Hazel Hislop, Wendy Swash & Andy Swash brought home the silverware in in a recent North East Wales tournament and Jane Givelin and Dave Markey enjoyed some great wins at the Welsh National Masters tournament in Cardiff. Hazel Hislop & Wendy Swash celebrating their North East Wales Tournament win
SUMMER CLUB The season finishes at Easter and from 2nd May onwards the summer club will operate. This is a great time for new members to join and play in a relaxed and not too competitive environment. For more information about joining contact Claire Halestrap clairehalestrap@harrisondd.co.uk
31
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
A note from your County Councillor I would like to wish everyone a belated happy new year. Christmas and the New Year now seem a long time ago and the year is already flying by or is it that I am just getting older!! Despite the press releases and radio interviews, we once again had traffic chaos around Loggerheads and Cadole with people breaking down fences, leaving large amounts of rubbish, parking in front of residents drives and parking illegally on the A494 Trunk Road. An enforcement officer did turn up on the Saturday but when he called for police back up no one was available and because of the large number of people in the area tickets were not issued!! I visited the area on the Saturday and I know that the situation was the same on the Sunday. I believe that we have missed a golden opportunity to enforce no parking on the A494 and to help local residents at the same time. In my opinion the officers should have been there first thing in the morning before the masses arrived and when it would have been easier to ticket parked cars. We are now looking at ways to make the area less attractive for sledging and parking on the trunk road and I will keep you posted via News and Views. There were similar volumes of visitors and traffic congestion around the Moel Famau Country Park and I feel it is just
32
a case of to many people visiting the area when it snows. The new yellow zig zag lines have now been installed outside the school for the safety of the children. Can I remind everyone that you are not supposed to park on them!! I have reported the blocked gullies on the Maeshafn road which have now been cleaned and the latest accidents on the bends by the old Aberduna Quarry. We need either barriers or better signage as you head down through the bends towards the A494. The 0710 bus service from Mold to Ruthin has been cancelled. No one was using this early service and by terminating the service it will save 6300 bus miles a year. The 0745 bus is still running. I met with the Leader of the Council and senior highways staff to discuss the poor state of some of our rural roads. On my list were the B5430, the lane to Bryn Alyn, the ten metres of road in front of the old Youth Hostel in Maeshafn and a number of roads in the Llandegla area. Pot holes and gritting were also discussed. As a result of my concerns about the gritting lorry routes and what appeared to be intermittent gritting, I was offered the chance to go out on an evening gritting run which I did. It was good to understand both sides of the story and to see what the drivers encountered on their routes, badly parked cars being a major obstacle. I still feel that we could make better use of technology to ensure the gritting is
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
A note from your County Councillor continuous and I have asked to go out again when there is a heavy snow fall and the ploughs are in use.
pounds but we had to take the difficult decision of raising council tax by 6.35% to make up the difference.
The next LDP (Local Development Plan) is now being formulated and drop in sessions for Community Councillors have been held to discuss the county’s options for housing and business park development. The County wanted to understand if people would like to see housing spread evenly across all our communities or for the majority of houses etc to be built in key areas.
In the last six years we have reduced the County’s annual expenditure by thirty four million pounds and with an ageing population more money is needed to help support our older citizens stay in their homes longer. The County is also facing an increasing number of children who are coming into our care and to fund twenty four hour care is extremely costly.
The next stage will be to discuss the land put forward for development by individual land owners and this will involve a public consultation. There are a number of sites in the Llanferres Community Council area and as your County Councillor I would like to hold a drop in session in Llanferres when the consultation begins.
Until the Welsh Government recognise local governments key role in providing local services and funds us accordingly, I fear that we will be looking at severe cuts in services in the future or further council tax rises. Both of which I find unpalatable.
For the last six months the County have held a number of budget sessions where we looked at all the options available to us. Sadly although we eventually received a flat settlement from the Welsh Government (in other words not increase in funding) this has meant that with commitments already in the pipeline such as the annual staff pay award, teachers pensions, additional funding for adult and child care and an increase in funding for the such things as the Fire Service we were still looking at a shortfall. We needed a 5% increase in funding from Welsh Government to meet these additional costs. We have made further savings of approximately three and a half million
I look forward to seeing you at the LDP consultation meeting. Best wishes, Martyn Cyng / Cllr Martyn Holland Tel: 01824 780703 Email : martyn.holland@denbighshire.gov.uk
Indoor Bowls Every Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm Llanferres Village Hall New Members Welcome 33
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Looking for a venue for your.. ●Birthday Party? ●Christening? ●Fundraising Event? The answer could be on your doorstep.
Llanferres Village Hall provides Newly refurbished kitchen 2 fridges Newly refurbished toilets Access to outdoor play area, park and football field ● Ample parking ● Ideal for car boot sales ● ● ● ●
Evening function rate £45 (6pm - Midnight) Including FREE day time set/clear up hours Charity Rate: £25 for a full evening Or Daytime function rates £10 per hour for the first 2 hours £5 per hour for subsequent hours Contact the Booking Secretary: 07836 268894 or 01352 810224 Email: headley889@btinternet.com 34
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
35
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
36
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
37
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
MORE EQUIPMENT, MORE SPACE & MORE CLASSES! SATURDAY
9th MARCH Come and celebrate our 2nd birthday with us!
VENT BIRTHDAY E FREE USE OF THE GYM all day (8am – 6pm) FREE FITNESS CLASSES throughout the day In-House Competitions • Raffle (10 prizes to be won - 1st
●
Prize is a 6-month membership!!)
• FREE Supplement Tasting • Drinks & Refreshments
EXCLUSIVE MEMBERSHIP DEALS ON THE DAY
Opening Hours Mon - Thurs 6.00am - 9.00pm Fri 6.00am - 8.00pm Sat - Sun 8.00am - 2.00pm
● 20 WEEKLY CLASSES Inc. Metafit, Clubbercise, Boxfit, Kettlebells & Yoga ● FULL RANGE of quality cardio & resistance equipment ● SEPARATE WEIGHTS ROOM with Deadlifting Platform & up to 50KG dumbbells ● FRIENDLY, CLEAN & PROFESSIONAL ● REFUEL - Healthy Organic Drinks & Snacks ● 15 MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS something for everyone!
01352 331392 www.avatarfitness.co.uk
Unit 7, Oaktree Business Park, Queens Lane, Mold, CH7 1XB 38
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
Richard Wilson RA One of the most renowned people at once he would take it by instalments! This associated with our area was the artist did not go down well and he did not receive Richard Wilson. He is often referred to as any further Royal Commissions. the father of landscape painting. Wilson's health deteriorated and he retired He was born in the Rectory at Penegoes, to Colomendy Hall in 1780. (Wilson's brother Montgomeryshire in 1714. Shortly after his John acted as agent for Catherine Jones, the birth his father moved to take up the post then owner of the Hall.) While residing here of vicar in Mold. At an early age Wilson he is known to have painted three local inn showed sufficient artistic talent for Sir signs (allegedly in return for ale). His health George Wynne of Leeswood Hall ( a near and memory deteriorated further and he died relative) to decide to support him while he in 1782 at Colomendy Hall. He was buried on trained as a portrait painter in London. the north side of Mold Church under a plain Subsequently he gave further support when altar tomb. Wilson, at the age of 36 years, went to Italy. He stayed there for the period 1749-55. A century or so after Wilson's death Philip While in Venice Wilson was persuaded to Davies Cooke of Colomendy Hall collected take up landscape painting. This he did with funds for a suitable memorial for him. This subsequent remarkable success. However, took the shape of a stained glass memorial as one observer noted, "by giving up portrait window in Mold Parish Church. This work was painting, he shut the door on fortune, he carried out by the highly regarded firm of opened the door on fame". In the main, Messrs. Burleson and Grylls of London in 1890. during his lifetime, he was unappreciated. Or as a contemporary put it "neglected and The Tate gallery has 66 paintings and despised but he did not forsake his ideals." sketches executed by Wilson that can be viewed over the internet. Probably the most On his return to this country Wilson settled interesting from a local perspective is an in London. He became a founder member of unfinished painting entitled "View near the the Royal Academy. Fellow Academicians Loggerheads". This was bequeathed to the arranged for him to be given the post of Tate Gallery by Richard and Catherine Garnons librarian at an annual salary of 50 pounds as of Colomendy Hall. (Image below) he was living in penury. It was also reported that on one occasion he was reduced to having to sell one of his best paintings for "a pot of porter and a fragment of Stilton cheese". Generally he received only 6 or 7 pounds for a painting and a few shillings for a drawing. He had a touchy pride and explosive temper which was revealed in the following episode. He had painted a view of Lion House for King George III. He submitted it to Lord Bute who objected to the price that Wilson was asking (60 guineas). Wilson retorted that if the King could not pay it all
Article copyright Š Tony King, March 2019 39
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
40
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
A Walk
During the cold spell we had at the end of January and early February, we had some interesting visitors to the bird table. Whilst I was being surrounded by robins, who had come for the live meal worms, a single long tailed tit took a meal worm from my hand. Usually in a small flock, the fact that it was on its own was unusual , but to get one coming that close it had to be really hungry.
where they mix with redshanks and oysteron the catchers, feeding as the cattle disturb the ground. Then along the shoreline as the tide goes out.
There has been a good sized flock of redpolls doing the rounds mixed with the siskins. The redpoll prefers birch woodland and can be well hidden in the tree tops, then swoop down and disappear as they land on rough ground in their search for seeds. Smaller than the goldfinch it is a very handsome bird with its little red skull cap and dark tail. They will mix with linnets and they are continually on the move.
I have enjoyed a good show of snowdrops and was looking for early primroses when a goldcrest (Britain's smallest bird) caught my eye in a Scots pine, knowing there would be two of them, I moved a bit closer and sure enough there were two probing every crack and crevice looking for tiny eggs and insects, totally oblivious to me standing just a yard away.
Wilde side
Another handsome winter visitor is the brambling, they will mix with flocks of chaffinches as they go about their ever searching for food. By April they have gone to their native forests in Northern Europe where they will have one brood in May and June.
During the winter months, providing it is not too cold I have been repairing and making a few bird boxes. Some friends have shown interest and asked if I would make them a box. The fact that they want to put a box up is good and for a donation to the "Dog Trust" I have made them a nest box. Providing its rough and untreated wood the birds will be With the last couple of weeks being glad of them. warmer and Spring like, I have been out and about looking for activity amongst the hares With Spring just around the corner now is a , this is the time when they are taking an good time to rake over that little patch of interest in each other and are more visible rough ground in your garden no matter how as they don't flatten to the ground at the small and sow a wild flower mix to benefit the first sign of movement. While watching bees and butterflies during the Summer hares on the outskirts of Chester I was lucky months. enough to see a few lapwings on a wet field and in the distance a curlew was probing the More next time. ground not far from a heron. I would have been thrilled to hear the bubbling call of the Eddie curlew. With their drastic drop in numbers a sound I haven't for a long time. During the Edie Wilde 01352 810271 winter months a good place to watch Copyright Š March 2019 Eddie Wilde. curlews is the Bodafon field at Llandudno,
41
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
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 810956 Jac Armstrong, 01352 810259
Allan Morgans Isla Watts, 01352 810248 Ivy Watts, 01352 810248 Rob Jones, 01352 810500 Bob Barton, 01824 780872 Amanda Curtis, Please contact any of the above if you have anything you would like to be brought to the attention of your Community Council.
42
Llanferres News & Views March/April 2019
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. Church Wardens - Miss 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. Hugo Watts, Cae Gwyn, Tel: 810248 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 - Charlotte Jaggard Tel: 810357 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 or preferably e-mail headley889@btinternet.com Village Hall Management Committee - Chairman, Siobhan Gothorp. Tel: 810668 Whist Club - Mr Rob Armstrong, The White House, Rectory Lane, Tel: 810259
News & Views: Paul & Siobhan Gothorp 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, Mold, CH7 5SL Tel: (01352) 810668 Email: news@llanferres.org www.llanferres.org Deadline is 20th of the month prior to publication 43
Quality Cleaning Services Est. 2002
Not enough hours in the day? Let us help! DOMESTIC HOME CLEANING SERVICES
Weekly, fortnightly, monthly & one off visits tailored to your requirements and your home RENTAL PROPERTIES - HOLIDAY LETS Landlords, Tenants, Agents - all areas of rental property maintenance catered for, cleaned and presented to a standard for book out and letting OVEN CLEANING Have your oven, hob, or range looking like new, extractors also cleaned and filters replaced OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE Full builders cleans and small office contracts, curtain cleaning, professional carpet, rug and upholstery cleaning, specialist dry cleaning, laundry and ironing services QUALITY - TRUST - RELIABILITY
01352 756552 www.qualitycleaning-mold.co.uk enquiries@qualitycleaning-mold.co.uk Unit 4 Oaktree Business Park, Queens Lane, Mold, CH7 1XB