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Welcome Welcome to this our final edition of News & Views. We would like to thank everyone for their positive support in recent weeks, but also over the 11 years that we’ve been putting together News & Views. Without the fantastic contributions, both in terms of articles and photographs, as well as financial support the magazine would not have survived. And of course, those who have selflessly delivered the magazine for no reward (other than our heartfelt thanks) have always been key to making it happen! The good news is that new publishers have offered to take over and will keep the magazine going. Sandrine Autissier and Dominic Maher of Hafan Deg take over in the new year and will obviously need your continued support to help the
magazine to not just survive, but to thrive in the future. Their email address for future contributions is: news.and.views.magazine@gmail.com We have struggled to make the finances work this year, so any final contributions through the door or via the box at Loggerheads would be welcome please. One of our main sources of income has been the donation envelopes distributed with October News & Views, but we haven’t sent them round this year as we knew we were finishing our stint. However, that has left us a little short to pay for the printing bill for this edition. If we end up wth a surplus this will be passed on to local causes. Thank you once again for all your support. Best wishes, Paul & Siobhan
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Notices Christmas Greetings Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to one and all. All the very best Ged & Polly.
to the following NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Sophie Drendel on 2nd November Ceri Thomas on 2nd November Don Mcorry on 2nd November Mark Pimblett on 19th November Kharen Hammond on 21st November Suzanne Clarke on 27th November Tom Givelin on 28th November
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Dave Ivanoff on 1st December Isla Davidson who will be 3 on 5th December Elen Evans who will be 12 on 6th December William Fellows on 8th December Julie Dolan on 10th December Sheila Hawkes on 14th December Steve Clarke on 18th December Dylan Rhys Cookson who will be 11 on 21st December Lizamin Gothorp on 28th December Luke Givelin on 28th December Osian Stacey who will be 10 on 29th December Charlie Baines on 31st December
Tim, June, Tom, Jess and Isabelle would like to wish all their friends and neighbours a Very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year
FOR HIRE Giant Garden Games including: Twister, Snakes & Ladders, Noughts & Crosses, Draughts, Hop Scotch, Quoits, Dominoes and Giant Playing Cards. £20 per day - proceeds to Llanferres Playing Field & Recreation Association. Contact Sheila on 01352 810832 Email:mottymoo1@hotmail.com Ideal for garden parties or children’s events. Guaranteed to bring fun & laughter. However we can’t guarantee the weather - so why not book the your event in Llanferres Village Hall (Plenty of floor space and tables) Contact Gay Headley, 07836 268894 / 01352 810224 or preferably e-mail headley889@btinternet.com
If you would like a birthday, notice or special announcement included in News & Views please send the details to: news.and.views.magazine@gmail.com
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Llanferres Over 60s Club Although we live in a beautiful countryside area we are aware that we are part of an important industrial area. As we walk the paths we see the Miners Arms, a reminder that miners were very important members of the community and relics of mine workings are there to be seen. Carol Bowen put it all in perspective - then and now. It was a very interesting meeting on September 10th. Our next meeting is November 12th at 2.00pm
VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AGM NOVEMBER 21ST 7.30PM LLANFERRES VILLAGE HALL Your chance to play a role in shaping the future of your local village hall All residents are welcome
Llanferres Community Council require a ‘Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer’ Llanferres is small Community Council with only nine Councillors and holds one formal evening meeting, of about two hours, each month. The post is part time, requiring attending the formal meetings, otherwise working from home, at times to suit the individual, for up to twenty hours per month. The successful applicant’s duties will include preparing the Agenda for the meetings, taking the minutes at the meetings and manage the finances and correspondence of the Council. Briefly the role requires enthusiasm, motivation, strong communication skills, the ability to work unsupervised and to meet deadlines. Full details of responsibilities will be provided on request. Applicants should have effective book keeping ability and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Some local government experience would be an advantage. Pay will be according to NJC agreed rates for Part- Time Clerks. Written applications can be sent to the Clerk, Mrs Gwyneth Dillon, at Rhosddigre, LLandegla, LL11 3AU and should include Curriculum Vitae (CV) and details of two referees. For an informal discussion about the post please contact the current Clerk, Mrs. Gwyneth Dillon on clerk.llanferres@gmail.com or TEL 01978 790 269 Applications must be received by noon 10th November 2019.
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6.30pm Yoga 7.30pm Community Council Meeting 7.30pm 70s PARTY NIGHT
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7.00pm Whist evening 7.00pm Bowls Club 8.30pm Druid Inn Quiz Night 6.30pm Yoga Bro Famau PTFA Christmas Fair
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7.00pm Whist evening CHRISTMAS DAY BOXING DAY
Events in italics are in the Village Hall Check the latest Village Hall bookings on our website: www.llanferres.org Click on ‘What’s on’ on the main menu
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Church News Harvest
Proposed Night Shelter
Thank you to Last winter, several churches in everyone who the Wrexham area hosted night decorated the shelters for the homeless over the church for Harvest. coldest winter weeks. This year it As always it looked is proposed that Pontblyddyn stunning. Whilst Church takes part in the rota. It decorating the will involve lots of diverse work church, we had a including providing food, setting surprise visitation up camp beds, taking part in from representatives shifts at night, helping with of the Diocese who transport, clearing up in the were looking at the morning, and fundraising. churches in our Anyone can join in with this area, and we were initiative, which was a able to show off Llanferres in its full glory! tremendous success last year. Please contact Melanie (07746920325 / 01978752709) if you would like to Harvest Bingo Another excellent evening! Thanks to become involved. Gay, our iconic bingo caller, and to the lovely members of the Llanferres Old Remembrance Sunday Peoples Welfare Committee who gave The annual service will take place on up their slot and who helped so much November 10th. It will start at 10.15 am on the night. We had loads of excellent in church and we will then process up prizes, thanks to many generous donors, to the Memorial Stone next to the and a great time was had by all. We Village Hall for a commemorative raised ÂŁ632 for church funds. ceremony at 11 am.
Ecclesiastical Insurance It's not too late to take advantage of the Ecclesiastical Insurance offer. If you take out a policy with them between now and the 31st December 2019, they will donate ÂŁ130 to church funds at no additional cost to the subscriber. In addition, they will offer a 10% discount for anyone who volunteers to help with the church in any way, so it's a win, win! 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.
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There will be a fundraising Afternoon Tea at Christ Church, Pontblyddyn, on November 2nd from 12-3 pm.
Church Lights Thank you to those who facilitated the upgrade of the exterior lights which will be very timely for the forthcoming winter.
Pets Service We had a very enjoyable service with well- behaved owners and dogs! We thought that next year we would change the date in celebration of St Melangell, the patron saint of hares, whose feast day is in May.
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Church News Open the Book
Christmas
Kathy and I had a bonus surprise when we turned up to do 'Open the Book' recently. The whole school was taking part in a Harvest Service. We were treated to a truly inspirational presentation on the UNICEF convention of 'The Rights of the Child', the children sung their hearts out and there were beautiful musical performances. We even got to present the story of Peter walking on the water after the break! If there is one thing that gives us all hope for the future, it is spending time with these wonderful young people.
We don't as yet have all our services finalised, but we will have a Carol Concert on Thursday 19th December , a Crib service at 5pm on Christmas Eve, a late Mass on Christmas Eve and a Christmas Morning Praise on Christmas day.
Messy Church This continues to be its usual Messy self. September's Messy Church told the story of Jonah and the Whale, and Harvest was celebrated in October. We will be looking at the stories of some of our saints in November and there will be a joyous Messy Christmas to complete the year. We meet in Gwernaffield Church Hall at 4 pm on the Third Sunday of the month and at St James , New Brighton in school holidays. Please contact Wendy (07840353690) or Kathy (07500936985) if you would like to join in the fun!
Indoor Bowls Every Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm Llanferres Village Hall New Members Welcome
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
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Llanferres Parish Gardening Club 45th Annual Show A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of the Annual Village Show on 7th September, including exhibitors, judges, those who attended the show and those who helped in the task of setting up and clearing up afterwards. The number of entries was slightly higher than last year though still significantly lower than has been achieved in the past. However, despite the poor growing season the village managed to put on a show worth seeing. The art and junior sections were again omitted from the 2019 schedule due to the low number of entries in these sections for a number of years. We included an art class in the adult handicraft section this year to gauge whether it might be popular enough to reinstate the art section and children can, of course, enter any of the show classes if they wish. If anyone has any ideas about
what could be included in the show, we would love to hear from you. Why not come along to one of the Garden Club meetings in the village hall on the second Monday of the month everyone is welcome. Look out for the programme of events for 2020. I would encourage everyone to get involved, enter the show and support this traditional village event. The auction, as usual, provided a donation to the Senior Citizens Welfare Fund. We look forward to an even more successful 46th Annual Show in 2020. The next meeting of the garden club will be the AGM at 7.30 pm on Monday 11th November. This will be followed by a Members Buffet.
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Baby Sitting
Village Hall Booking
Need a local baby sitter? Why not give Nell a call on 07768062079.
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LLANFERRES BADMINTON CLUB Llanferres Badminton Club has made a great start to the 2019/20 season. For the first time the club has entered 4 senior teams in the Senior North East Wales Badminton League with the A team in Division 1, the B team and recently promoted C team in Division 2 and the new D team in Division 3. The As under captain Tom Givelin of Tafarn y Gelyn have made a strong start with a win over Mold B and a narrow 3 - 5 loss against league runners up from last season Mold A. B team captain Hazel Hislop is hoping to follow her success in leading the C
With 4 courts available now on both Tuesdays & Thursdays, club nights continue to be busy when courts are not needed for home matches. This gives players the opportunity to practice with match partners and test themselves with and against players from other teams.
team to promotion with similar results in her new role with the Blazin' Bs. A tough start with a loss to Flint B was quickly followed up with a convincing win against Rossett B. The C team began their first season in Division 2 with tough games against Hawarden & Prestatyn A and are still looking for their first win under Captain Moira Bonar. Dynamo Ds, captained by Sarah Chapman started well with a great game against Connah's Quay but only managed to secure 2 match wins despite some really close games and amazing debut performances from Luc Seago, junior player Hannah Harrison and new member and fellow junior Matthew Swash. A week later against Flint C, the narrow losses were impressively translated into hard fought wins with a 6 -2 win against a team with hugely more experience.
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 2 teams in the North East Wales Junior League.
Both senior & junior clubs are now full but a waiting list operates and for more information or a place on the waiting list please contact Claire Halestrap clairehalestrap@harrisondd.co.uk
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Successful application for school sports kit worth up to £1000 The Football Premier League Primary Stars Kit and Equipment Scheme offered registered primary school teachers access to either a free Nike football strip, or a free equipment pack which can be used across the curriculum. Premier League Primary Stars aims to inspire children to learn, be active and develop important life skills and the Kit and Equipment Scheme, run in partnership with Nike, gave teachers the opportunity to get their hands on free resources to aid their pupils’ learning.
The Premier League Primary Stars equipment package includes: 1 Nike trolley bag, 12 Nike match balls (6 x size 3 & 6 x size 4), 16 Nike training bibs, 4 pop-up goals, 1 set of A-Z floor markers, 1 set of 1-30 floor markers, 1 set of 9" training cones (0-9), 8 6" training cones, 5 large foam dice, 1 captain's armband, 30 bean bags, 1 ball carrier net, 4 balloon balls, 5 24" hula hoops and 1 Nike Park 18 teacher tracksuit set. The notification of this promotion was
Registered teachers, who did not receive free kit or equipment over the past two seasons, could apply online. The Premier League Primary Stars Kit & Equipment Scheme is delivered on the Premier League’s behalf by the Football Foundation. What kit and equipment was available:- Available in a variety of styles and colours, this season’s Premier League Primary Stars kit package includes: 14 Nike football shirts and 1 Nike goalkeeper shirt numbered, 15 pairs of shorts and 15 pairs of socks. In addition, there is a special Nike tracksuit for the teacher.
highlighted by Ruthin Town football club to parent, Kathryn Edwards. We would like to thank Kathryn for helping promote this offer to Ysgol Bro Famau, and complete the necessary documentation with Mrs. Knight to help achieve this successful application. Also thanks to Ruthin Town football club for encouraging this promotion. The kit was delivered at the end of last term to Ysgol Bro Famau, and hope the children, and teachers will enjoy putting it to good use. David Edwards, Cae Derwen
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Have you renewed your Bus Pass yet? If you have a green bus pass with Denbighshire County Council on it like the one on the right, you’ll need to renew it by the end of the year with a replacement Transport for Wales card.
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This can be done quite easily online at: https://portal.tfw.wales/ If you need help or do not have access to the Internet, ask a friend, neighbour or relative, or ask for help at the library. The online portal was struggling to cope with the demand earlier, but it appears to be working fine now. The existing green passes will no longer be valid after 31st December 2019.
As well as free travel by bus, the new card will also give discounts on some rail services in Wales. Anyone resident in Wales aged 60 and over, or who meets the Government’s disability eligibility criteria can apply for a card.
CHRISTMAS FAIR Friday 29th November.
Llanferres Village Hall Organised by Ysgol Bro Famau PTFA Reindeer and much more MORE details to follow.
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Latest reports from the Hope Project in Lesvos have confirmed that the refugee situation is currently the worse they have seen since 2015, when the crisis originally came to the world’s attention. ● Moira Camp alone now holds just under 15,000 refugees-its capacity is 3,000 ● Around 550 unaccompanied children and teenagers are having to fend for themselves-some are as young as ten years old ● The Hope Project is giving aid to between 150-200 people per day, but everyone is desperately in need of help ● Winter is fast approaching………the majority of refugees are living in horrible overcrowded conditions, where several families are forced to share a tent. Every year people die in these tents due to the cold.…
We are now collecting warm and/or waterproof WINTER clothing and footwear, and urgently need teenage clothing and small-medium sized clothing for men. Larger sizes can be accepted for recycling to raise funds that we will use to purchase new underwear and toiletries for men, women and children. Blankets, sleeping bags, tents, and warm hats, gloves & scarves are also needed. There is also an urgent need for clean, good quality Moses Baskets and warm newborn clothing and sleepsuits, size 1 nappies, nappy sacks, baby wipes and hand sanitisers. If you can help RENEW to help others by donating any of these items, but you are unable to drop off your donations at Holywell or Buckley, then please let me know and I will come and collect your donations from you. Facebook: CARE UK Charity - RENEW (Refugee Essentials North East Wales) Donations: Lloyds Bank, CARE UK RENEW, SC:30-99-14, Account Number 41788268.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTINUES TO SUPPORT US
WITH DONATIONS & FUNDS Joanne McKinstry 01352 810506 Holywell: Bedw, Whitford Rd, Holywell, CH8 9AE Buckley: Bistre Emmanuel Parish Church Hall, Mold Rd, Buckley, CH7 2NH 20
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A note from your County Councillor After one of the driest starts to the year, the end of this year promises to be one of the wettest with the temperatures falling as fast as the leaves on the trees. In my own garden I have a large flowering ornamental crab apple tree which every spring is full of blossom and every autumn I have to collect the crab apples by the bucket load. This spring it was once again full of blossom but I do not know what happened to the fruit. For the first time in twenty years there were no crab apples and the tree is looking very sorry for itself. Sadly my crab apple tree is not the only tree to be acting strangely. At a recent AONB meeting we received a report to say that up to 80% of the Ash trees in the Alyn Valley have been infected by Ash Die Back. Another imported problem that will have a devastating effect on our landscape especially in areas where the vast majority of our trees are ash. As you all know we had to sadly remove the tree in the corner of the school field because its roots had grown into the surface water drainage pipes. I am pleased to report that after the recent heavy rains the new pipes worked well and we did not get the flooding we have had in the past in Tyn Llan. I have taken pictures of the road surfaces at the entrance to Cae
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Gwyn and the entrance to Cae Derwen and both of these have been forwarded to DCC Highways with a request to repair them as soon as possible. I have recently spoken to our local North Wales Police team about a range of issues from local oil thefts, County Line drug gangs, fly tipping, the attempted theft of a dog, arson and strange vehicles in our ward. We are looking into organising "Whats App Groups" and the trialing of Community CCTV. Once I have more information I will let you know although I do believe that we already have some excellent ways of letting people know when there is a problem in Llanferres. As winter approaches I have asked to meet once again with the Police, Highways and the Counties parking enforcement team to plan for snow and the inevitable problems we have in Cadole, Loggerheads and around Moel Famau. I still believe that we need to do more to make certain areas unattractive to those who want to sledge with natural barriers etc. Once again concerns have been raised about the amount of tree felling going on in the Big Covert. At a time when we are being asked to plant more trees because of climate change it seems a tragic shame that we are felling trees in many of our established woodlands. Land owners are allowed to fell trees if they have a license granted by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and they are also allowed to complete a limited amount of coppicing. To
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A note from your County Councillor ensure that local residents know where those licenses have been granted I have been able to provide defined maps of the Big Covert indicating which areas are licensed. Can I also reassure everyone that when licenses are granted applications have to be accompanied by a replacement tree planting plan.
stories and details of whats on. I hope that News and Views will continue for everyone concerned. Finally as this is the last edition before Christmas may I be the first to wish you all a very "early" Happy Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful New Year. Best wishes,
I would like to thank everyone for their kind e-mails and cards during my mothers recent illness and time in hospital. I am pleased to report that she is making a good recovery after her surgery and I apologise for not being able to make some of the recent village events such as the Beer and Gin PTA fund raiser which I believe was a great success.
Martyn Cyng / Cllr Martyn Holland Tel: 01824 780703 Email : martyn.holland@denbighshire.gov.uk
As this may be the last News and Views produced by Paul and Siobhan I would like to thank them both for all their hard work in putting together what is one of the Best New Letters in the County. I would like to also thank them for their commitment to our local community by providing local news items, local history
Village Hall Booking Contact Gay Headley, 07836 268894 / 01352 810224 or preferably e-mail headley889@btinternet.com
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QUIZ NIGHTS - could your cause benefit? Since November 2018 Derek Robinson has kindly been running a monthly quiz night at the Druid to raise much needed funds for News & Views. The quiz nights which are on the last Tuesday of every month at 8.30pm are excellent fun and we are
WANTED! What do you do with used printer ink cartridges? If you just throw them away, can I ask you to pass them on to me for recycling? The small, but nonetheless useful proceeds will go towards the upkeep of our beautiful churchyard and buildings. This will be an ongoing project so please pass on any used cartridges to myself (green post box on the wall of 7 Cae Derwen); at Loggerheads Garage or pop them into the box at the back of the church.
very grateful to Derek for organising these and generating income. Due to popular demand, Derek has confirmed that he will continue to run the quiz nights, but as this is our last edition of News & Views, Derek will donate the funds from the October and November events to the Older People's Welfare Christmas Lunch. Going forward, Derek would be pleased to hear from other village charities who may be interested in having a share of the Quiz proceeds. He can be found in the Druid after 8pm on the last Tuesday of each month! Our sincere thanks to Derek, supported by Cherie for their time and effort to prepare and run the quiz night every month. Paul & Siobhan on behalf of News & Views readers
Thank you, Sheila
WHIST EVENINGS Monday 4th November, 18th November, 25th November, 2nd December, 16th December 7.00pm in the Village Hall Players of all ability welcome ÂŁ2.50 includes tea / coffee at the break Excellent prizes Hope to see you there! 24
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Weekly Now on WEDNESDAYS 6.30pm - 7.30pm Llanferres Village Hall Give it a go - it’s great! TUESDAYS 5.30pm - 6.30pm Mold Methodist Church FRIDAYS 4.30pm - 5.30pm Gwernymynydd Village Hall
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The Holt Youth Hostel, Maeshafn Rambling in the countryside became a very popular activity in the early twentieth century. This led to the formation of the Youth Hostels Association (YHA) in late 1929 with the object of providing basic accommodation for ramblers and cyclists. The Association looked for possible hostel sites in north Wales and decided that Maeshafn would be suitable for the site of their first custom built hostel. In 1931 the YHA rented the present site of about 5 and a half acres from Mrs Taylor of Colomendy. The timber chalet-style hostel was designed by the famous architect Clough Williams-Ellis who also designed Portmeirion. The hostel had a few quirky features - three tier canvas slung bunks and sash windows operated by pulling a leather strap. The Association was fortunate in having a generous benefactor (Messrs. Alfred Holt Shipping Co.) who was prepared to finance the construction and fitting out of the building. The hostel opened in 1931. A well was sunk to provide drinking water and was used until a piped supply became available in 1939. At the Colomendy Estate sale in 1937 the property was bought by a benefactor and donated to the YHA. The hostel was the highest in Wales until the Pen y pass hostel opened in 1967. In the first year of operation the hostel was offering meals - bacon and eggs for 4d, sausage and mash for 4d, ham and eggs for 6d and a full three course dinner for one shilling (5 pence in today's currency). The hostel operated throughout World War II (many other hostels were requisitioned by the government for other purposes). In the 1970s The Maeshafn and District Rural Association (MADRA) used
the hostel, when it was closed to customers, for social events and public meetings. The building was refurbished in 1978-9 and the original windows were replaced. Following the Bradford City Football Stadium fire all the Youth Hostel buildings in Wales were inspected by the fire service. As a result the Holt Hostel was closed throughout 1986 to allow modifications to be done to upgrade the fire precautions and to improve the strength of the foundations. Considerable fund raising activity followed in order to raise the sum of ÂŁ12,000 needed. This included the selling of a limited edition history of the hostel entitled "No boots in the Common Room". However the declining use of the hostel meant that it eventually ran at a loss and the YHA decided to close it in 2004. Although MADRA made a bid to buy the property it was sold to a higher bidder. It was, for a short period, run as the "Eco Librium Relaxation and Holistic Therapy Centre". It subsequently passed into the hands of the current owner. CADW: Welsh Historic Buildings Listed the building in 2004 as being of Special Architectural and Historic Interest.
Article copyright Š Tony King, November 2019
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The Curlew is again in the news, but for all the wrong reasons. Its rapid decline due to agriculture, two or three crops of grass are cut for silage and the chicks are destroyed in the process. W. B. Yeats the Irish poet, born in 1865 wrote about the 'Call of the Curlew being heard no more', so I don't think the Curlew has ever has it easy. Yeats bought a castle in Ireland in 1916 where he could get away and close to wildlife. Dylan Thomas, Benjamin Britten and the politician and ornithologist Edward Grey have all written in praise of the 'Bubbling' call of the Curlew. With the body about the same size as a Mallard Duck, long legs and a long-curved bill the Curlew is the ideal wading bird. Male and female are almost identical with the female being longer. They nest on the uplands where their haunting call carries a long way. The nest is a scrape in the ground lined with grass where four green and brown eggs are laid from March to May. Sheltered by tall tussock vegetation, both parent birds will incubate the eggs for about four weeks. Once hatched the chicks are very vulnerable to crows and foxes.
A Walk There are plans to do this in Norfolk to help on the the Corncrake which is in a worse state of Wilde side decline than the Curlew. This might be more difficult as the Corncrake is a summer migrant and will have to be reared in large pens in the open, where they can see t h e moon and stars to help them on their migratory journey. I have just spent a long weekend in Llandudno hoping to see Curlews in their usual winter feeding grounds. But I was too early as the fields where I usually see them were deserted, except for a few Rooks with large fat young following them. The summer visitors have gone and we have a quiet couple of weeks before flocks of winter thrushes, such as Redwings arrive to take advantage of the Rowan Berries. More next time, Eddie. Eddie. Eddie Wilde 01352 810271
Up until a few years ago Curlews always nested on the wet ground around what was the Youth Hostel and part grown chicks could be seen running along the road verges. With change of land use, these are gone. I would like to see Curlew eggs collected from vulnerable places and hatched behind wire netting with bantams and when the young are feathered, released. This will give them a better chance of survival. Copyright November 2019 Eddie Wilde.
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Local Councillors Martyn Holland, Denbighshire County Councillor for Llanferres, Llanarmon yn Ial & Llandegla. 01824 780703 martyn.holland@denbighshire.gov.uk Gwyneth Dillon, Clerk to Llanferres Community Council, 01978 790269 Mailing address: Rhosddigre, Llandegla, LL11 3AU. Email: clerk.llanferres@gmail.com
Llanferres Community Councillors John Almond, Chairman, 01352 810808 Michael Cordiner, Vice Chairman, 01352 810956 Jac Armstrong, 01352 810259
Allan Morgans Isla Watts, 01352 810248 Ivy Watts, 01352 810248 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.
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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 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, Mrs Ceri Barton 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
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