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ISSUE 141 June 2010
Llanferres
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Welcome Welcome to the June issue of News & Views. As we go to print it is a sweltering 25 degrees outside, perhaps it’s safe to say summer is here at last? Let’s hope it’s a good one. The Diary Dates on page 10 show a busy month, with a Summer Fair at Bro Famau (Sat 12th) , Garden Party (Sat 5th) and barbecue at Maeshafn (Sun 13th), to mention but a few. Don’t forget to start planning your entries for the Gardening Club Summer Show on 4th September. A set of classes and show rules should be with your News & Views this time, but extra copies are available if needed, including via our website. Thanks to Patrick Austin for the front cover photograph of last year’s
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June Birthdays Happy Birthday to the following Rebecca Eyre on 5th June Zac Atherton-Collins who will be 17 on 7th June Brianna Hodge who will be 13 on 11th June Ebony Guitton who will be 8 on 12th June Leah Eyre who will be 9 on 13th June June Healy on 14th June Kim Madigan who will be 16 on 15th June Doll Collins on 20th June Mike Eyre on 20th June Luis Prtak on 21st June Daniel Philipson who will be 13 on 25th June If you would like a birthday or special announcement included in News & Views please send the details to : newsandviews@llanferrres.org or 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SL
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Llanferres Parish Gardening Club Our meeting on May 10th took the usual form - business, a show update followed by a talk. The talk, given by master beekeeper Mr Critchley of Cilcain, proved very detailed, informative and inspiring. Beginning with some excellent pictures and a precise explanation of the life cycle of bees Mr Critchley followed by explaining the intricacies of the working of a beehive. This proved to be an inspirational talk by such an expert in his field. Many questions followed and maybe more members are now considering this fascinating a productive hobby. Our next meeting which will be on Monday June 14th is a 'Yellow Book Garden' visit to Philip Hunt's home in Northop. Details from the Secretary but booking is essential by Saturday June 12th. Thank you. Hon Show Secretary Mr David Jones 810511
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Community Council News -May Meeting Llanferres Community Council Meeting May 13th 2010 Apologies: Cllr Rob Jones School Governor`s Report Cllr. M Holland, Llanarmon yn Ial It is essential that the pupil total is maintained.(81). The school will be publicised via a new prospectus and website. A competition to design a logo for the website will be held in the school. The school budget for 2010/2011 is an improvement on the previous financial year and should be similar for the next three years. This stability should give both staff and parents a degree of confidence for the immediate future. There are currently vacancies for parent governors. Reports have been received that youngsters have been seen climbing on the new shelter and on the school roof. It must be clear that this practice is very dangerous, particularly on the fragile roof of the hall. Meeting Open to the Public The absence of a cycle track on the plan submitted for the field adjacent to the school was raised. Mr Almond, Chairman, explained that this question may be revisited if and when the purchase of the field was completed. Chairman`s Report Cllr John Almond presented his 2009/2010 Report which outlined the Council`s achievements and frustrations during the year. Particularly satisfying were the meetings with Dr Mohammed
Mehmet, Chief Executive of Denbighshire County Council. The councillors perusal of documents, attendance at meetings, including training sessions, are on the increase, which suggests that in the future the role of Community Councils may be extended. The Chairman thanked County Councillor Christine Evans for her support, Mrs Gwyneth Dillon, Clerk, for all her work and expressed his appreciation of the reliable attendance and work of the Community Councillors. Mr Almond also thanked the members of the public for their attendance. Cllr Rob Armstrong proposed a vote of thanks to Cllr Almond. Election of Chairman Cllr John Almond was elected. Election of Vice Chairman Cllr David Jones was elected. Committees on which the Community Council has representation:- All councillors were re-elected. The Minutes of the meeting held on the 8th April 2010 were accepted and signed. Matters Arising Highways. Cllr Christine Evans reported that the planned road works for this year will be funded. Roads in Maeshafn will be included. However, part of the road passing the former Youth Hostel is the responsibility of Flintshire CC who will be contacted about its condition. The bus timetable in Maeshafn has been repaired.
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Community Council News A meeting is to be arranged shortly to discuss funding for the field adjacent to the school. The Chairman reported on the meeting with Dr Mehmet, Mr Hugh Evans, Council Leader and Mr David Davies which he and Mrs Dillon had attended. Topics discussed included the Winter Protocol, gritting and use of snow ploughs etc, communication and consultation with the Planning Dept. and more comprehensive information ,particularly in relation to Candidate Sites, from the LDP team. Drainage in Tyn Llan. DCC will conduct a Drainage Survey of the area shortly. MADRA have paid the bill for the maintenance of the mower. Notice Board, Tyn Llan The possibility of adding extra sections will be investigated. Memorial Stone A request for suggestions about the re-landscaping of the area will be placed in News and Views. Cllr Jac Armstrong will coordinate. Bills Clerk, printing charges ÂŁ45-13 Council Insurance ÂŁ1269-23
No objection following a site visit. 21/2010/0447 Plot 3, Glebe land off Rectory Lane. Substitution of house type. Not supported. Maeshafn Playing Field Ongoing. Discussions over land transfer continuing. Correspondence Chairs and Clerks of Town and Community Councils meeting with Chairman of DCC .County Hall, May 27th 6-30pm. Bench seat in memory of Mr Tom Collins. The piece of land designated for the bench in Tyn Llan is in DCC ownership. The Community Council has confirmed to DCC that it will accept responsibility for the bench. A request for hedge cutting in Tyn Llan will be passed to the Housing Dept. Proposed diversion of a footpath at Colomendy. A site visit will be arranged.
Matters brought to Councillors` attention Use of the correct bus stop in Maeshafn. Cllr Peter Williams will follow up. Dates:-Maeshafn Barbecue, June 13th. MADRA Garden Party at Pentre Cerrig Planning Mawr on Sunday 11th July. 21/2010/0419 4,Pant Rhedynog, Cae Derwen. Cars are still parking on the Maeshafn. turning area . Not supported, with a recommendation that the planning officer makes a site visit Date of Next Meeting prior to making a decision. Thursday 10th June 2010 21/2009/1341 Glan Llyn, Pant Du Road, Eryrys. Amendment. David Jones Vice Chairman No objection, with comments about the . number of tents to be accommodated and adequate screening. 21/2010/0515 Hill Crest, Maeshafn
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June Diary Dates 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th
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28th Mon 29th Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club 30th Wed For future dates see the What’s On page on www.llanferres.org
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Local news A founder member of the Llanferres Gardening Club has died at the age of 93. Audrey Raba was born in Llangollen and brought up on the Wirral before moving with her late husband Vaclav to their bungalow in Rectory Lane in 1972. She loved the large garden and the superb view and it was not long before she went about setting up the gardening club as it is now. In 2007 she was immensely proud to have been asked to open the annual show and even then, at the age of 90, she still carried off trophies. Audrey was a very active woman, a member of the W.I. and Bowls Club and at 91 was still driving. She died in Fron Yw Nursing Home, Llandyrnog, on Monday May 17 and leaves two sons, Tony and Mike, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Tony and Mike would like to thank the friends and neighbours in the village for all their kind support for mum, particularly over the last 18months as her health deteriorated. We won't embarrass people by naming names but you know who you are.
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Monthly recipe from CAFFI FLORENCE With summer fast approaching we are doing more and more salads here at the cafĂŠ, so we thought we would share with you our popular hot chicken and bacon salad that we serve with a Caesar dressing. Add a good chunk of bread or some new potatoes and you have a perfect supper dish.
Hot chicken and bacon salad to serve 4 2 good handfuls green leaves 2 chicken breasts 4 rashers bacon 2 hard boiled eggs 8 cherry tomatoes - halved Caesar Dressing 100g finely grated Parmesan cheese 100ml mayonnaise 2 anchovies juice 1 lemon 1 tbsp White wine vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil splash Worcester sauce warm water Salt & pepper Cook the chicken breasts with a little olive oil in a covered dish in the oven at 170C for 30 minutes or until the juices run clear. Prepare dressing by mixing all ingredients together preferably in a blender. Hard boil the eggs and grill bacon. Place salad leaves in a large bowl and add the dressing and carefully toss to coat the leaves. Place salad leaves in individual bowls. Chop chicken and bacon and sprinkle over leaves. Garnish with ½ hard boiled egg and the tomatoes.
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Church News Services for June 6th 13th 20th 27th
Holy Communion at 9.30 am Family Service at 11 am Holy Communion at 9.30 am Holy Communion at 9.30 am
The ‘Together at 6’ Famau Group service on Sunday 27th will be ‘Desert Island Hymns’ at Nannerch. Fun in the Garden update: Please see Page 18 for details.
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Christian Aid Collection Very many thanks to all who collected for Christian Aid in Llanferres and Maeshafn. The total for Llanferres and Maeshafn was £378.58 and for Gwernaffield and Llanferres and Maeshafn was £1480.51. This money will be very well used to help needy people around the world.
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Note for your diary Llanferres OAP Welfare Committee Friday 9th July Join us for our annual grand day out This year to Llandudno including dinner Leaving village 9.30 with usual pickups en route Contact following with numbers: Sandra for Rectory Lane Mrs Roberts for Tyn Llan Yvonne for Cae Derwen Daryl for Cae Gwyn Ann Woodward for Tafarn y gelyn Rob and Joan for Forestry Rd Maureen Hill for Maeshafn By 10th June prompt please If you're not a senior citizen and would like to join us contact Sandra on 810305 or Jenny on 810229 Looking forward to seeing you soon
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Maeshafn CC News Well, so much for amateur weather forecasts. Apart from one evening when it was so cold our fielders reported blue fingers, we have played every match so far in May. Unprecedented in the (brief) history of Maeshafn Cricket Club. As I type this, we are 2nd in the North Wales League 6 - behind Llangollen. We have won our first three league matches, mainly on our bowling rather than batting, which is not bad at all. In the midweek league I suspect we will finish 2nd bottom, as the standard we have faced so far has mainly been on another planet compared with ours.
13th May - Carmel (47 for 2) v. Maeshafn Midweek XI (45 all out) - lost. 15th May (NWCL) - Bodedern 2nds (73 all out) v Maeshafn (75 for 6) - won 7-3. 19th May - Maeshafn Midweek XI (55) v Asian CC (128 all out) - lost. Remaining fixtures for May/June::
30th May - Rhewl 2nds v Maeshafn 2nd June Maeshafn Midweek XI v Carmel 4-6th June - On Tour 9th June Asian CC v Maeshafn Midweek XI 25th April - Carmel CC Friendly XI (151 12th June - Shotton 2nds v Maeshafn all out) v Maeshafn Friendly XI 19th June - Maeshafn v Llangollen 2nds (119 all out) - lost. 22nd June Red Lion v Maeshafn Midweek XI 28th April - Buckley 2nds (97 for 7) v 27th June - Northop 20/20 Tournament Maeshafn Friendly XI (96 all out) - lost. In the league the game is completely 1st May (NWCL) - Maeshafn (69 for 9) different to the midweek version v. Ruthin 2nds (68 all out) - won 6-4. midweek cricket is 20/20 and weekend cricket is 90 overs split between 4th May - Maeshafn Midweek XI (130 the two teams. for 6) v. Red Lion Handbridge (75 all out) - won. Traditionally Maeshafn have struggled in midweek competitions, mainly 8th May (NWCL) - Castell Alun 2nds because the standard is so good (63 all out) v Maeshafn (138 all out) compared to our standard. However we - won 8-2. actually won our first ever competitive midweek match in May, which has taken 3 years to achieve!
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Maeshafn CC News At weekends, there is a lot more scope for batsmen with a more patient approach to the game, who stay around at the wicket for long periods of time dotting balls, soaking up the bowling and allowing the lower order to go in and hit runs. That's the theory anyway.. We are heading off to Cambridge on tour in a weeks time, which should be great fun, playing Wisbech Town CC 4th XI and a village side called Old Newton CC. Touring is always an experience, and this year we have special blue caps to go out to pubs and bars in that officially identify us as Maeshafn Cricket Club. We are taking Derek Parsons with us as our gift to the hosting team.
Maeshafn CC is sponsored by www.businessbusstop.com midweek matches - 6.30pm starts anyone fancying pitting their wits against good quality bowling and batting, please get in touch. This year we are running a "worst excuse for missing a match" competition. The current leader is Rhun "Penblwydd Hapus" Jones, who has used the "I've got to go to a birthday party" excuse so many times he has forgotten which Aunt/ Nephew/Cat has or hasn't had a birthday yet! Jonathan Fagan 01352 810373
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Dr Christine's letter I was waiting for the outcome of the election earlier last week with great interest. The result was like Queen Anne's death took a long time in coming, with false alarms. I was worried that Gordon Brown would do a Robert Mugabe and cling onto power despite not getting the votes of the populace, but thankfully, with I suspect a bit of nudging from John Prescott and others, he got the message and bowed out with, what I must say, some dignity. So we are now governed by the Conserable or Liberative party, or even the Condems. Let us see how it goes. The Llanarmon Youth Club, which does have some of the 11 to 15 years olds from Llanferres in it, is going strong. They come as they go to the same school in Ruthin and I am happy to have them. We had a trip up Snowdon on 8th May. There were 8 youths and 8 adults. The train could only get to Rocky Valley stop, 2/3rds of the way up just before the steep bit, as the winds were too high, over 50mph, to get to the top. So we split up into 3 groups. I was a group of one who went back down in the train. A second group found the climb up too hard with the gale so came down the path by the railway. 11 went to the top taking 1&1/2 hours well done to them. Emma T nearly got blown off the steps at the top. Then the fit adults, (2), took the Pyg track down and the rest the Miners with the 2 Urdd mountain team leaders. We paid for 1 and got 3, well worth the money. All were very fit, rather dishy young men. Tracy [Croft] nearly fell down the mountain but was saved by a passer-by. Glenys Jones was a miracle and sailed up and down despite being the oldest by far. However we all enjoyed it and I am thinking of doing the High Wire in Snowdonia in
the Autumn, if enough of the youths are keen. The camping with the Scouts on 12th and 13th June has some spare places so if you are interested I can send you a form. The cost is ÂŁ5 for food and will be 2 days of fun and games. Also there is canoeing at my hut on the river Dee, at Trevalyn, Rossett, and the archery still to come in June and July I also arranged, as a Denbighshire corporate parent, for the 'Looked after Children' to go abseiling this last weekend at Loggerheads, thanks to Frank Hill and Dave who ran it for 12 of them and some of the carers. These are kids who are 'in care' or fostered and they had a great time, the lads were brash and a bit scared and the star of the show was a snippet of a girl who went first and then the boys realised they had to have a go, not to lose face. We all had ice creams at the end and it was a great day. I have done 2 trips with highways to look at roads and the Cadole to Maeshafn road is definitely being done this year up to the Quarry. I hope also Maeshafn village itself, but that I can't promise. There is a meeting 21st May about the Loggerheads to Cadole parking with the trunk road agency. We will see if there are any further developments in this long running saga. I am looking into empty houses with Wendy Barnsley, the Empty Housing officer. If you know of houses which have been empty for over 6 months can you let me know. The council just needs to try and get them back into use either by rental, selling or a combination of both. Have a lovely early summer. Love Christine christinemaryevans@hotmail.com, mobile 078877749
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The next collection is on Friday 25th June. The blue bags will be circulated soon, but a CLEAN bin bag will be fine. If you have any queries about the collection, or difficulty getting your bag(s) to school, please phone Sally on 01352 810297. Bags to be dropped off at school before 9.30am please. Bag2School is interested in collecting good quality adults’ and children’s clothing, bedding, curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags. All items are for RE-USE. No Bric a Brac please. The support we get from parents and the wider community is vital - so thank you again. www.bag2school.com
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NEWS FROM THE DRUID INN Summer is here at last! Gilly has been busy planting the pots on the patio and the sun terrace. Come along and enjoy a jug of Pimms and admire her work! We have a very nice selection of Summer Platters for you to enjoy with your beer, which includes Jennings Cockerhoop and Ringwood Boondoggle this month bring Dad on Father's Day (20th June). The Gallon Walk takes place on June 18th, call in and end your evening with a plate of homemade chilli con carne We have a vacancy for a part-time wash up position. If you are interested call us on 01352 810225 We will be showing All World Cup games during June - let’s hope the home team do well - come on England!!
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Nature Notes The warm weather of the last week or so has certainly had a dramatic effect on wild life. One can stand and almost watch the leaves growing on the trees. The fields and hedgerows are ablaze with flowers and butterflies are appearing. In a two hour walk, on a warm but somewhat overcast morning, I identified nine species of butterfly including a holly blue, which is still flying a little later than usual. Numbers are not, as yet, high as I only had thirty one specimens but it is a good start. I suppose most people know about birds being territorial and protecting their 'patch' from other birds, particularly ones of their own species but I suspect it is less well known that butterflies can sometimes do likewise. I have watched a butterfly patrolling a particular beat and attacking any intruder of its own species that dares to invade their domain. An aerial dog fight takes place but, as far as I have been able to make out, the resident insect usually succeeds in driving away the invader. They sometimes investigate a member of another species but usually do not bother to try to drive it away. At the moment there is a plethora of wild flowers in bloom and prominent amongst them are buttercups which often cover pasture fields with a carpet of yellow. They are so widespread that we scarcely give them a glance and are, therefore, not always aware that there are several species, each with their own individual
characteristics. The most common is the creeping buttercup (Ranunculus repens). Low growing and spreading by rooting runners, this is the one that invades our lawns. Rather taller and favouring more open ground is the meadow buttercup (R. Acris) with its more open lobed leaves. Rather similar is the bulbous buttercup (R.bulbosus) which has down turned sepals and its stem base is swollen, giving the impression of growing from a bulb which it does not. Less noticeable is the goldilocks buttercup (R. Auricomus) which only flowers in April and May. Preferring limestone regions, it is nationally quite rare but we have it in our district. The leaves at the base are kidney shaped and completely different from those higher up the stem which become progressively more finely divided until those near the top of the stem are almost thread like. The flowers are seldom completely formed, having anything from 0 to 5 petals and often look as though part of the flower has been eaten. It is regarded as an indicator of ancient woodland or an ancient hedgerow. All buttercups, when fresh, are poisonous to horses and cattle but are seldom eaten as they have a bitter taste. However, the toxins they contain are quickly degraded by drying so buttercups dried in hay are harmless. It is nice to feel the warmth after the long winter and long may it continue. John Almond ' 01352 810808
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Re-open Mold railway station? There is a campaign to re-open Mold railway station with a link to the Wrexham line. Mold lost its railway station in the 1960s, though a section of the line remained in use for freight serving a local chemical factory, between Mold and Pen y Ffordd until the early 1980s. Much of the track bed from the latter section still remains, and is largely undeveloped. This could provide a rail link to the town if the funds are put in place by the Welsh Assembly Government. Schemes have been successful elsewhere in Wales and if
Above: Mold railway station in the 50s
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Quick Quiz 1. In which Scottish city would you find Arthur's Seat and the Royal Mile? 2. The Gobi desert is the largest desert in which continent? 3. Which European capital city has a name which is derived from a phrase meaning "black pool"? 4. What is the only American state that is named after an English county? 5. What is the most populated country in which English is an official language? 10. Can you rearrange the first letters of the 6. In which European country is the previous 9 answers to spell out the name of the longest land tunnel in the world? country that is the fourth most populated 7. Which British city is nicknamed country in the world? the "city of dreaming spires"? 8. ReykjavĂk is the capital of which country? 9. According to Forbes magazine, which city in the world has more billionaires than any other?
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Local Councillors Christine Evans, Denbighshire County Councillor for Llanferres, Llanarmon yn Ial & Llandegla. 07887774909 Gwyneth Dillon, Clerk to Llanferres Community Council, 01978 790269 Llanferres Community Councillors John Almond, Chairman, 01352 810808 David Jones, Vice Chairman, 01352 810511 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 Peter Williams, 01352 810287 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 Archery Club - lan Logan, Tryfan, 17 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres Tel: 810627 Badminton Club - Jane Clough Tel: 810802 Bowling Club - Every Tuesday in the village hall, 7pm - 9pm Contact Dave Twomey Tel: 810690. Church - Rev'd Adrian Copping, The Rectory, 9 Pen-y-Coed, Nannerch, Mold, CH7 5RS Tel. 01352 741376. Email: adriancopping@hotmail.com Rector's Warden - Josh Griffiths, Jontindale, Ruthin Road. Tel: 810853 People's Warden - Mr. Brian Skelhorn 16 Cae Gwyn. Tel: 810422 Clwydian Conservation Campaign - Pen y Chwareli, Pant Ddu Road, Nercwys CH7 4DD F.L.A.S.H. - Moira Bonar, Booking Officer Tel: 0791 063 0138 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: 810373 Old People's Welfare Committee - Secretary, Jenny Studley. Tel: 810229 PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau - Lindsay Turner. Tel: 810403 Senior Citizens Club - Olive Parry. Tel: 810294 Village Hall Booking Secretary - John Roberts, 7 Tyn Llan. Tel: 810358 Village Hall Management Committee - Secretary, Sonia Evans. Tel: 810421 QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Edinburgh 2. Asia 3. Dublin ("Dubh Linn" in Irish means "black pool") 4. New Hampshire 5. India 6. Switzerland 7. Oxford 8. Iceland 9. New York 10. Indonesia
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