Issue 174
October 2013
Llanferres
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Welcome Thank you to Rachel Manderson, Alabama Berry and Gareth Jaggard, who sent in pictures of the Tour of Britain, some of which are featured on the front to this month’s issue. Others are on our website www.llanferres.org
and fund raising to meet the whole cost each year, so if you can help - it’s very much appreciated. Envelopes can be left at Loggerheads Garage; the Druid Inn; Pioneer Stores, Cadole or 2 Cae Gwyn.
We can also provide printing for items up to A3 if you need posters or flyers for an event in black and white or October looks to be another busy colour. Contact us if you would like a month judging by the calendar, with quotation. lots of local events and activities. Best wishes Paul & Siobhan
Enclosed with this month’s News & Views is an envelope asking for any contribution you would like to make to its funding. The cost to produce News & Views in its current form is about £320 per issue. A large part of this is covered by our advertisers and help from the Community Council, but we also rely heavily on donations
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Notices October Birthdays Happy Birthday to the following Charlie Williams who will be 13 on 1st October Sioned Cordiner who will be 11 on 3rd October Nell Williams who will be 10 on 3rd October Tom Giles on 4th October Jac Armstrong on 8th October Tesni Jones who will be 16 on 17th October Charlotte Lewis who will be 2 on 18th October Jessica Lovell who will be 14 on 20th October Nick Lennon on 20th October Elsa Hill who will be 3 on 22nd October Guy Woodcock on 24th October Andrew Roberts who will be 12 on 29th October
DIABETES CHARITY TABLE Thank you to the Gardening Club for allowing us to have the impromptu charity table. Thank you for all your support. Our few items raised ÂŁ60!
Happy 50th Birthday (20th October 2013) We love you very much Annette & Oliver xxx
Pat and Rob Armstrong
North West Cancer Research Mold Branch Maeshafn Collection Mrs. Mair Roberts and Mrs. Esther Simpson would like to thank everyone who gave so generously to the recent collection in Maeshafn. The sum of ÂŁ76.65 was raised. Thank You.
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 OVER 60's Club LLANFERRES OVER 60's Club At our last meeting we had an illustrated talk by Jean Sellers from North Clwyd Animal Rescue. She brought her dog with her, which is a wonderful, healthy, happy example of the work that they do. Every animal they take in is found a new home, or looked after for the rest of its life. They rescue dogs, cats, kittens (at present more than usual) and recently have included rabbits. At the October meeting on Tuesday 8th, we will hear about the experiences of Rev. Ray Bailey as a Minister on the island of St. Helena. On Wednesday 16th October Betty is organising an afternoon trip. We will leave Tyn Llan at 2.00pm going to Betws-y-Coed then via Conway Valley to Conway and Llandudno where we stop for fish and chips returning along the sea front via Colwyn Bay. If members and friends would like to join us please ring: Betty 810 722 or Olive 810 294
Grand Christmas Bingo
In the Village Hall 7pm Friday 18th Oct All Welcome In aid of older persons’ Christmas Lunch Date for diary Sat 7th December Christmas lunch at Druid an invite from the committee to all pensioners in Llanferres, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Cadole and Maeshafn.
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October Diary Dates 1st
Tue
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Wed
3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th
7.00pm Bowls Club
9.15am Parent & Toddler Group, Village Hall 7.00pm Harvest Evensong Fri 2.30-4.30pm Annual Art Exhibition, Loggerheads Country Park Sat 10.30am - 4.30pm Annual Art Exhibition, Loggerheads Country Park 9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres' Church Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm Annual Art Exhibition, Loggerheads Country Park Music Monday, Caffi Florence Mon 7.00pm Whist Evening, Village Hall Thu
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Fri Sat Sun 9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres' Church Mon 7.30pm Gardening Club Meeting, Village Hall
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9.15am Parent & Toddler Group, Village Hall 7.30pm Community Council Meeting, Village Hall
7.00pm Bowls Club
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2.00pm Over 60s trip to Conwy & Llandudno 12noon Miners Arms Lunch Club Thu 9.15am Parent & Toddler Group, Village Hall Fri 7.00pm Grand Christmas Bingo, Village Hall Sat 10.00am Sponsored Walk for Mold Community Hospital x-ray appeal Sun 9.30am Holy Communion, St. Berres' Chrich Mon 7.00pm Whist Evening, Village Hall
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7.00pm Bowls Club 9.15am Parent & Toddler Group, Village Hall 9.00pm Quiz Night, Miners Arms 7.30pm Halloween Fancy Dress Party, Miners Arms.
9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres' Church BST Ends - don't forget to change your clocks! Mon 7.00pm Whist Evening, Village Hall Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club Wed Thu 9.15am Parent & Toddler Group, Village Hall 7.30pm Megson Folk evening, Cilcain Sun
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News from the Druid Inn Christmas Parties Although it’s only October we are already planning for the busy Christmas season ahead. We have begun taking Christmas Party reservations, so why don’t you call in to discuss your requirements - we can tailor-make menus to suit you and your budget.
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Cyngor y Cymuned -Llanferres The meeting opened with a minutes silence in memory of Mrs Vera Stobbs, past Chair of Llanferres Community Council. The new PCSO for Ruthin attended the meeting to introduce herself and offered support for community projects and other activities. 1. Apologies: Cllr Martin Holland, John Almond. 2. Declarations of Interest: None.
September
funding is being channelled through the County Council. Economic and Community Ambition Strategy: a preview of this strategy was provided which aims to increase opportunity and confidence within the community. Tourism was highlighted as the main economic strength of the area. Specialist Accommodation Protocol: Attendees were informed of the intention to establish a system for determining the manner of accommodation required for 'vulnerable persons/ specialist groups' within the area. LDP Update: it was highlighted that when considering planning applications Community Councils should first have regard to Planning Policy Wales before moving to the principles contained within the LDP. It was also stated that the LDP is reviewed after 12 months of implementation.
3. Meeting Open to the Public. It was reported that at the Enquiry into the Planning application for the proposed play area on Moel Famau the developers once again referred to 'strong local support' despite the opposition of the Community Council to this development. The Enquiry should have received a copy of the Community Council's opposition to the application accompanied with a 7. Maintenance in the Community. detailed list of reasons for such The maintenance of the Millenium opposition. Water Fountain by the Church is ongoing. 4. Minutes of the Meeting held 11th July 2013: The minutes of the previous 8. Risk Assessment. meeting were passed as a true and The Risk Assessment notes for the accurate reflection of the meeting. Community have now been completed. 5. Matters Arising: 9. Memorial Stone. Maintenance of the Millennium Water Cllr Armstrong is in the process of Fountain is ongoing. applying for a grant from a War The Risk Assessment notes for the Centenary fund to assist in the Community is now completed. continued work regarding the memorial plaque. 6. Reports from Other Meetings. A poppy wreath will be ordered for Cluster Meeting, attended by Cllrs Remembrance Day. Jones, Almond and Armstrong. Website Funding: It was reported that 10. Telephone Kiosk. Welsh Government funding is now Work is ongoing as there have been available for Council Websites. This issues removing the old putty from the windows. It is hoped that it will be in
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Meeting
Llanferres - Community Council The hedge from the Nant on the way to Maeshafn is overhanging the road. Complaints have been made regarding the current state of the Glebe Field. It is an eyesore and the rampant weeds will cause problems for residents' gardens. It should be properly maintained. Cae Derwen has a parking issue at the entrance of the road which is causing problems for pedestrians using the pavement and is a hazard with reduced visibility and people having to walk in the road. It would be useful to have somewhere to place memorial crosses at the memorial stone for the November Service, this will be rectified shortly.
place by Christmas. A decision is needed regarding the glass to be installed but quotations for the work are needed. 11. Finance. The Community Council has succeeded in securing additional funding for the development of the field adjacent to the school. The Chair expressed thanks to the Clerk for her hard work in completing the numerous applications and also thanks were expressed to the staff of Loggerheads and Cadwyn Clwyd for their assistance. The next step will be to secure contractors for the work. 12. Bills. Administration and Expenses - £99.33 Invoice for Clerks Annual Conference £41.40 (50%)
Date of the next meeting: 10th October. Dr Jac Armstrong
13. Planning. Application: 1/2013/0888 - Erection of a replacement dwelling and detached garage and installation of a package treatment plant. Location: Ty Pren Hendre Foelas Pant Du Eryrys. No objections raised. Certificates of Decision for Planning Applications. Application 21/2013/0797 - Erection of pitched-roof dormer-style extension at rear and conservatory at side of dwelling. Location: Erw Las Pant Du Road Eryrys. Application refused. Application 21/2013/0735 - Erection of a single storey extension to rear of dwelling. Location: 1 Tyddyn Daws Cadole. Application granted. 14. Other Matters Brought Councillors' Attention.
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Church News Services in October 3rd 7.00 pm Harvest Evensong 6th 9.30 am Morning Worship 13th 9.30 am Morning Worship 20th 9.30 am Holy Communion 27th 9.30 am Morning Worship Harvest Thanksgiving The origins of churches celebrating Harvest Thanksgiving are relatively modern. A vicar in Cornwall first set aside a Sunday in the autumn to thank God for the harvest in 1843. Although we shall be decorating our church with flowers and produce, we are encouraging people to join us in supporting the work of our local food banks. Churchwardens have a list of the items most needed but it contains products such as small packets of cereals and small packets or tins of fruit, vegetables and meat. Our Harvest Evensong is on Thursday 3rd October at 7.00 pm, so come along and sing the usual Harvest hymns and enjoy a few sandwiches and cakes afterwards. The church will be decorated on Wednesday 2nd October 2 pm onwards. We would be grateful for any help in the form of flower-arranging or gifts. Sponsored Walk For the first time we have organised a sponsored walk in aid of Llanferres Church. We shall, out of the proceeds, also make a significant donation to the Mold Community Hospital X-ray Machine Appeal. The walk, to take place on 19th October, beginning at 10 am, starts and ends at the Druid Inn. It is a circular walk in the countryside around Llanferres, either 1 hour or 2 hours long. Sponsorship forms may be obtained from churchwardens or Mrs Daryl Austin, tel: Chef Armstrong demonstrates his skills 810611 or daryl.austin4@gmail.com. They can also be accessed on the News & Views website. www.llanferres.org This should be a good opportunity for a leisurely walk and should be a good social occasion, as well as raising money for good causes. Confirmation Service in Mold Two candidates from Llanferres will be confirmed by the Bishop on Sunday 20th October at St Mary, Mold at 3.00 pm. Confirmation services are always very uplifting and it is good support our confirmation candidates.
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Vera Annie Stobbs 1921 - 2013
Following the unexpected death at Leighton Hospital Crewe on 3rd. September, the funeral of Vera Annie Stobbs took place at Llanferres Church on Monday 16th September. Vera, at 91 had enjoyed a long and interesting life. She was born on the Wirral in 1921 and showed early academic promise at school. She worked in the drawing office at Camel Lairds Birkenhead and during the Vera enjoying her first flying lesson - aged 90! 2nd World War was seconded to the Admiralty where she achieved the rank of Lieutenant Commander. After the War she enjoyed working for Lever Bros. at Port Sunlight where she was involved in a variety of engineering projects - one of which led to her name being included on a plaque on the Runcorn Bridge listing those involved in its construction. Vera was an intelligent and talented lady. She sang with the Liverpool Philharmonic Choir ( she proudly displayed her photograph with Sir Malcolm Sergeant ). She was an accomplished artist and had also enjoyed car rallying in her earlier years. Upon retirement Vera came to North Wales, at first to Llanbedr, then to her delight moving into our village. She involved herself in all aspects of village life. She was Chairman of the Community Council, greatly involved in the development of the playing fields, a And tucking into ice cream on this summer’s trip member of the Village Hall Management Committee and a regular member of Llanferres Church. She was heavily involved in the " Dial a Ride " for the disabled in Frodsham, Ruthin Hospital Committee and REMAP charity for the disabled. Despite her disability she showed much fortitude and determination to achieve her goals - including her first flying lesson at 90 years old! Vera loved living in Llanferres and often said " Llanferres is my family ". She supported all village activities and was delighted when so many people joined her in the village hall for her 90th birthday party. Vera left a request that during her funeral, the Vicar should thank the residents of Llanferres for making her life here so very happy. We all have our memories of Vera - a real character!!! She will be missed. May she rest in peace. Rob Armstrong
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CAFFI FLORENCE Loggerheads A great place to eat and drink
Open everyday 10am - 5pm WORKSHOP PROGRAMME Our full programme of workshops is available on our website. Those with place in October/November are : Oct 3 Herbal remedies for winter ills Oct 10 Growing and using beautiful edibles Oct 22 Chutneys and savoury preserves Nov 6 Warming winter soups Nov 14 Introduction to bread making Workshops make great gifts and we have gift tokens available for Christmas and throughout the year.
MUSIC MONDAYS : Monday 7 Oct Our music Monday programme continues in October with country singer songwriter Kenny Blake. Kenny first played here at Loggfest and we are delighted to welcome him back with his easy listening music. Other Music Mondays this autumn/winter are 4 Nov & 2 Dec.
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Monthly recipe from CAFFI FLORENCE SQUASH, RED LENTIL & COCONUT SOUP Culinary thoughts inevitably turn to soup once autumn is upon us. This is a fantastic recipe that is equally good for Saturday lunch, a Halloween party or even a dinner party with a good garnish. It works well with any solid squash such as a pumpkin or butternut or if you are lucky some more exotic varieties you may have grown. To serve 4 Pumpkin or squash - about 500g 225g red lentils 3/4 litre vegetable stock 250ml coconut milk 2 onions 2 tbsp olive oil salt & pepper Sautee chopped onions in oil. Add roughly chopped squash and lentils and stir for 2 - 3 minutes. Add stock and continue to cook for a further 30 minutes until squash is soft. Add coconut milk and heat gently. Puree soup, taste and season. Toasted pumpkin seeds would make a perfect garnish to make this extra special. Wash and dry seeds. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with a little salt and place in a hot oven for about 10 mins or until just turning golden.
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Gardening Club news Llanferres Parish Gardening Club Show Report On September 7th our Annual Show was held in the Village Hall. This highlight in the Village Calendar was once again well supported and well attended. The range of produce on show was again of a quality that earned praise from Judge Mr Allington Jones. Most classes were on a par with previous years from our regular entrants, only the home section showed a decrease. Members had worked hard to ensure the success of the show once again. The trophies were presented by Mrs Betty Cook to people who were justly proud of their entries in all sections. The refreshment department was skilfully organised by Mary Barton, her friend Sheila Hartman and aided by other members on an ad hoc basis. Well done! The cakes and scones made by Betty Cook were truly welcome. Our thanks to John Morris of Denbighshire Countryside Services, the R.N.L.I. and Pat Armstrong for their efforts to add interest on Show day. With funds raised from the entrance fees, teas, bottle stall, raffle and plant stall, it was once again a financial success. The auction of produce at the end of the show raised ÂŁ67.70 which, as usual, will be donated to the Llanferres Pensioners Welfare Committee. Our thanks to all who entered and to all who came to visit the show on September 7th. In 2014 we will hold our 40th show but need to enrol more members to ensure this Annual Show continues in the future. Next month's meeting of the Club will be on Monday October 14th at 7.30pm when we will welcome back the ever popular Ray Bailey who, on this occasion, will give a talk entitled "Winter Gardening". With that season rapidly approaching, it is appropriate to be prepared and this talk should give useful hints and advice on what to do to keep your garden looking attractive during the dark months.
AS ALWAYS, VISITORS WILL BE MOST WELCOME Show Secretary Mr David Jones ( 810511
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Llanferres Parish Gardening Club Show September 7th 2013 Results, trophy winners. The Hitchmough Perpetual Rose Bowl, most points in the Garden Produce section
Tony McKinstry
The Peter Plews Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in the Flower section
John Almond
The Audrey Raba Perpetual Challenge Cup, most outstanding exhibit in the Flower section
John Almond
The Dumbhill Perpetual Challenge Trophy, best exhibit of Sweet Peas
John Almond
The Sid Davies Perpetual Challenge Trophy, best Specimen Rose
Margaret Williams
The Pont yr Alyn Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in Largest Produce classes
Tony McKinstry
The Tom Collins Perpetual Challenge Shield, Heaviest Marrow class 75
Eddie Wilde
The McCreanor Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in the Floral Art classes
Pat Tatum
The Vena Raba Perpetual Challenge Cup, most outstanding exhibit in Floral Art classes
Pat Tatum
The Llanferres Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in Pot Plants section
John Almond
The J.O.Smith Perpetual Challenge Shield, most points in Junior classes up to 10 yrs.
Sioned Cordiner
The Jack Hughes Shield, most points in Junior Art
Shared between Sioned Cordiner and Hafina Cordiner
The Kingswood Colomendy Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most outstanding exhibit in Junior Handicraft classes
Matthew Cordiner
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The Andrew Brooman Perpetual Challenge Cup, most outstanding exhibit in the Photographic classes
Brian Daulby
The Cadole Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most points in the Home Produce classes
Margaret Williams
The W.I. Trophy, Best Jar of Jam
Joan Almond
The Pentre Cerrig Mawr Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most outstanding exhibit in the Adult Handicraft classes
Pat Tatum
The H.Parker Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most points in the Adult Art classes
Winston Lea
The " Best in Show" Trophy for Adult Art Classes
Janet Jones
The News and Views Cup, Best exhibit in the Junior Photographic class
Mared Cordiner
David Jones, Show Secretary
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Llanferres in the Great War By early 1915 there was stalemate on the Western Front. After the initial German advance and the so called "miracle of the Marne" where the invading armies were finally stopped less than 50 miles from Paris, the tide began to turn and the British and French armies went onto the offensive.
the Admiralty, Winston Churchill believed a second front was essential, and the ill conceived Gallipoli campaign was launched. He saw Turkey, the so called "sick man of Europe" reeling from a disastrous series of Balkan wars, where much of the Ottoman Empire was lost, as the "soft underbelly" of the Central Powers - an obsession he was to carry into WW2 strategy in What followed was a complex series of North Africa and Italy. outflanking engagements as the armies moved north in the misnamed "race to the sea" with the In essence, the plan was simple - the navy would Germans invariably taking the high ground, and force the Dardanelle Straights (the site of ancient the Western Front was formed, 450 miles from Troy) and after having reduced the forts guarding the Swiss border to the Belgian coast. them sail to Constantinople (modern day Istanbul) and Turkey would surrender and be After the initial shock back in Britain and the taken out of the war. realisation that the war would not be over by Christmas 1914 the politics began to surface with The bombardment was largely unsuccessful, and two distinct camps and trains of thought. Field the loss of two British battle cruisers and a French Marshal Haig always believed the German battleship in minefields prompted the invasion armies had to be beaten in the field in France; and a replication of the trench warfare in France others, and in particular the, then, First Lord of and Belgium. The British and French fleets attempted to force the Narrows on March 18th 1915 but ran into an undetected minefield. Both HMS Ocean and Irresistible were sunk and Inflexible badly damaged and beached. The fleet was withdrawn shortly afterwards due to submarine activity but maintained an effective blockade for the rest of the campaign. HMS Irresistible sinks off Gallipoli
After a series of inconclusive engagements involving British and French and the newly formed ANZAC divisions at Helles, Anzac Cove and Sulva Bay the troops were finally withdrawn in January 1916 after an 8 month campaign which claimed another quarter of a million casualties, the majority of those from enteric fever, dysentery and other illness rather than direct warfare. One of those to die was another local soldier, Serjeant Walter Augustus
Fernyhough, of the Loyal North Lancs 6th Batallion, in September 1915, aged 25, and barely a month in the Dardanelles. I hope to tell his story in the next edition. Throughout the campaign the Turks, under German leadership, fought tenaciously, and although ultimately defeated, some national pride was restored and modern Turkey was later re-born under the Atat端rk, Mustafa Kemal, who also fought in the war.
News & Views 21 One of the most remarkable photographs of the war (although probably staged) shows Corporal Seyit Çabuk carrying one, of three, 275 kilo shells after his gun limber was destroyed during the initial bombardment, one shell, allegedly, hit HMS Ocean, although the pre-dreadnought actually finally sank after hitting a mine attempting to rescue Irresistible. Mustafa Kemal, a fierce critic of Turkey's involvement in the war, nonetheless commanded the 19th Division attached to the 5th Army throughout. His words to his troops prior to the Anzac Cove invasion, "I don't order you to fight, I order you to die. In the time it takes us to die, other troops and commanders can come and take our place" mellowed somewhat in later years (below). From the British point of view, as unsuccessful as the actual campaign was, the withdrawal itself from very difficult terrain was an amazing undertaking. Over a phased period of just a few days, and from multiple locations, using an ingenious array of timed gun firings (some even operated by water mechanisms) every soldier was withdrawn without a single casualty and totally unbeknown to the opposing forces. The political fall-out from the Dardanelles Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives. You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore Rest in Peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lay side by side here in this country of ours‌.You the mothers who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears, your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace, after having lost their lives on this land have become our sons as well. Words of the Ataturk on the Sulva Bay Memorial in 1934
campaign was significant, leading to collapse of the Liberal government, and the resignation of Churchill, who went to fight in the trenches. A defeated Turkey, in other theatres, signed an armistice in October 1918, and as a last gesture a large fleet of dreadnoughts sailed the now unguarded "Narrows" formed an arc of ships facing Constantinople, slowly raised their huge 15 inch guns, and then departed.
Noel Headley headley889@btinternet.com Tel 01352 810224 Llwyn-y-Moelyn Rectory Lane Llanferres CH7 5SR
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Just a note to thank of you who turned out on st Saturday 31 August to help out. This year, with dry weather forecast, over 60 volunteers helped out all over the Clwydian Hills to ensure the SCHWALBE Mountain Bike Marathon could take place. This raised towards the maintenance costs and future replacement of park equipment for the LPFRA. A big thank you to Jim and Julie, at The Druid, for the “after event social�, Gilly for the fantastic BBQ and Tim. Dan Hurst, On behalf of LPFRA
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Date for your diary
Sat 7th December
Older persons’ Christmas Lunch at The Druid Inn An invite from the committee to all pensioners in Llanferres, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Cadole and Maeshafn.
Please contact Yvonne Foden-McCorry on 01352 810867 or Jenny Studley on 01352 810229 to book your place at this year’s lunch
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VILLAGE HALL WHIST EVENINGS 7pm. at the village hall. Everyone is welcome ( even beginners! ). Only ÂŁ2.50 , refreshments and raffle tickets included. Future dates: Oct. Nov. Dec.
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Please join us for a light-hearted social occasion. Rob Armstrong tel. 810259.
Parent & Toddler Group Meets every Thursday morning in the Village Hall from 9.15 to 11.15. The cost is ÂŁ1.50 to cover the hire of the hall and refreshments and other expenses. It's a good chance to relax and chat to other young parents whilst the toddlers play. We are very grateful for the toys we have been given, which are being well used. People have been very generous. Contact details: Mrs Daryl Austin: tel. 810611 or email daryl.austin4@gmail.com
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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. For further details contact Mrs Sylvia Hughes
Telephone: (01352) 810444 Email: sylvia@bryn-tirion.com Website: www.bryn-tirion.com We apologise that we allow no pets, and the cottage is strictly no smoking
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YSGOL BRO FAMAU
100 CLUB Join the Ysgol Bro Famau 100 club and support your local school
HOW IT WORKS Each number costs only £12 per year - you can have as many numbers as you like.(Numbers are allocated) Numbers are drawn each month (except August - but there is a double draw in December). Half of the money raised goes directly to the school and the other half is used for prize money. There is a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize each month. The more people who participate the greater the prize money. An envelope for the 100 Club was enclosed with the last News and Views. Please complete the form and enclose a cheque or cash if you wish to play, and return to Melanie Berry at Cartref, Ruthin Road, Llanferres If you would like to know more or would like me to collect your envelope or if you didn’t receive one please give me a call on 810461 Thank You On behalf of the PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau
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The Miners Arms Village Road, Maeshafn, CH7 5LR.
01352 810464 From Monday 30 September we will be operating from our Winter trading hours Monday ~ Closed Tuesday ~ 6pm to 11.30pm. No food service Wednesday & Thursday ~ 12 noon to 2.30pm and 6pm to Midnight Food served 12 noon to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm Friday ~ 12 noon to 2.30pm and 6pm to Midnight Food served 12 noon to 2pm and 6pm to 8.30pm Saturday ~ 12 noon to Midnight Food served 12 noon to 2.30pm and 6pm to 8.30pm Sunday ~ 12 noon to 11.00pm Food served 12 noon to 3pm
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The next pub quiz will be held on Thursday 24th October at 9pm. ÂŁ1.00 per person to enter. Maximum of 4 per team. Come along and join in the fun! Prizes for the winning team.
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Llanferres/Colomendy Art Group are pleased to invite you all to our
Annual Art Exhibition to be held at
The Loggerheads Country Park (with the kind permission of Mr Howard Sutcliffe AONB Officer Clwydian Range)
Friday October 4th – 2.30 – 4.30 pm Saturday October 5th – 10.30 – 4.30 pm Sunday October 6th – 10.30 – 4.30 pm
Admission free Enjoy a walk in the park, call in at Caffi Florence and then view our exhibition.
Interesting, original work by local artists Please join us.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD I apologise for bringing up Christmas so soon, but it will be too late when the November edition comes out. Last year we organised a collection of Christmas Shoe Boxes for children in third world countries where they barely have enough to eat never mind things to play with. I would like to repeat it this year so am asking for support to collect as many boxes as possible. I will be circulating leaflets explaining all the details and my house, No 21 Tyn LIan will be the Collection point. It’s quite simple: get a shoe box,cover it with Christmas paper,and add items such as sweets ,toys,drawing,painting and writing materials,picture books, warm caps,gloves, and toiletries, and deliver to me. The boxes are taken to packing centres where every one is checked sealed, crated and sent off in tine for Christmas. If there is difficulty obtaining a box or covering it get in touch and I will do my best to help.
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A note from your County Councillor I arrived home yesterday after an unplanned trip to the US to support my mother through an operation which I am pleased to say went well. Sadly it meant that I have missed a number of events in the area including the village show and the Tour of Britain which passed through Loggerheads and Llanferres. I am pleased to say that I am now back in harness and working my way through my e-mails and post. If you are waiting for a reply please bear with me. As most of you will now know the plans for a children's play area at Moel Famau were passed at the last meeting of the Counties Planning Committee. As promised I tried to speak to as many people as possible along Forestry Road and in Tafarn Y Gelyn before I left for the States. Although most people had nothing against the play area in principle a lot of residents were justifiably concerned about the possible increase in traffic through that area. I relayed those concerns to the planning committee before I left but the County and Natural Resources Wales said this would not be a problem and only time will tell if this was the correct decision. On a personal note I did feel that to spend ÂŁ70k on a play area in these difficult times was not necessarily the best use of limited resources especially
when we are still looking for funds for the additional parking at Loggerheads. Many people have expressed concerns about developments in the Big Covert near Mashafn where some of the new owners of parcels of the woodland have started to develop their plots with buildings and other structures. Concerns have also been expressed about hedges and fences that are appearing and signs stating that parts of the woodlands are now private. I have visited the woods and I am working with the County to ensure that all the new owners comply with planning regulations and the rules regarding the felling of trees. Can I remind you all that members of the public can still use the designated public footpaths through the woods. I have recently been appointed to the Counties Local Development Plan committee where I will help to monitor and review the new LDP. I still have concerns about the LDP and I look forward to taking an active part in the review process. Autumn is now on its way and Christmas will be with us before we know it. Please let me know if I can be of any assistance during the coming months.
Best wishes, Martyn
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Local Folk Event Stu Hanna and Debbie Hanna are the award winning husband and wife duo MEGSON. Three times nominated in the BBC RADIO 2 FOLK AWARDS and winners of two SPIRAL EARTH AWARDS they draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create an infectious sound with vocals backed by guitar and mandolas. With four critically acclaimed albums in the past six years Megson’s new live album is out in October and their autumn tour takes them from the south coast of England to Durham and from Lancashire to Cambridge but they only have one date in Wales! They appear at St Mary the Virgin, Cilcain, on Thursday 31st October at 7.30 pm. All tickets are £10, obtainable from the village shop/post office or from Adrian and Diane Copping – 01352 810936 or adriancopping@hotmail.com or dianecopping@hotmail.co.uk.
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Nature Notes A recent addition to British fauna has been the Tree Bumblebee(Bombus hypnorum). It is common in mainland Europe but, for unknown reasons, has now colonised Britain. It was first seen in Wiltshire in 2001 but since then has spread widely and is now throughout England and Wales but not yet Scotland, although it has reached Iceland where it was first seen in 2008. It is thought it will thrive in Iceland round Reykjavik but not move into the open countryside as it is a species that likes to be near human habitation. It nests above ground and often uses bird boxes, of which there are plenty in British gardens, and this might be why it has spread so rapidly. In appearance it is unmistakable as there is no other bumblebee in Britain like it. It has a ginger thorax, a black abdomen and a white tail. The queen is usually large in size, the drones(males) even larger but the workers are quite small. Like all bumblebees, it is not aggressive except if it feels its nest is being attacked. It has a short breeding cycle - it emerges from hibernation in March and the cycle is completed by June or early July, depending on the season. A smaller second generation can be produced in late summer in favourable years.
A plant that seems to have done well this year is Devil's-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis). Usually regarded as a plant of damp places (it is the food plant of the rare Marsh fritillary) I have also found it thriving in comparatively arid situations where it grew in large drifts, the pincushion like flowers creating a haze of purpleblue in August, much appreciated by butterflies and other insects. I found it hosting large numbers of Small tortoiseshell, Comma, Peacock, Gatekeeper and Meadow brown butterflies along with smaller numbers of Red admiral, Painted lady, Wall brown and 'Cabbage' whites. Especially when the sun was out, Bees, Bumblebees and Hover flies swarmed over the flowers to steal nectar. It is claimed that of all our wild flowers, very few attract more butterflies and nearly all types of bees and my personal experience would support that claim.
But why does such an attractive flower have such a sinister name? In the 17th century it was believed that the plant had curative powers - the herbalist Nicholas Culpeper claimed that a concoction made from the roots could cure snake-bite, swollen throats, wounds and plague. This so angered the devil that he bit off part of the root to try to stop its good works and this explains why the plant I first recorded it in Cheshire in 2011 has the abruptly shortened roots it and saw it again at Eyarth Rocks near has today. It was also used to produce Ruthin this year when it was also a blue dye. photographed in a garden on Merseyside, so one can assume it is widespread here in the west of Britain. John Almond
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Local Councillors Martyn Holland, Denbighshire County Councillor for Llanferres, Llanarmon yn Ial & Llandegla. 01824 780703 martyn.holland@denbighshire.gov.uk Gwyneth Dillon, Clerk to Llanferres Community Council, 01978 790269 Llanferres Community Councillors David Jones, Chairman, 01352 810511 John Almond, Vice Chairman, 01352 810808 Rob Armstrong, 01352 810259 Jac Armstrong, 01352 810259 Margaret Davies, 01352 810491 Yvonne Foden-McCorry, 01352 810867 Rob Jones, 01352 810500 Olive Parry, 01352 810294 Dave Twomey, 01352 810690 Please contact any of the above if you have anything you would like to be brought to the attention of your Community Council.
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Village Organisations Badminton Club - June Healy Tel: 810264 Bowling Club - Every Tuesday in the village hall, 7pm - 9pm Contact Dave Twomey Tel: 810690. Church - Rev'd Adrian Copping, The New Rectory, Rectory Lane, Llanferres Mold, CH7 5SR Email: adriancopping@hotmail.com. Tel: 810936 Rector's Warden - Mr. Brian Skelhorn 16 Cae Gwyn. Tel: 810422 People's Warden - Mrs Anne Woodward, Cysgodfa, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SQ, Tel: 810270 Clwydian Conservation Campaign - Pen y Chwareli, Pant Ddu Road, Nercwys CH7 4DD Gardening Club - Mrs Joan Almond, 20 Cae Derwen, Llanferres. Tel: 810808 Llanferres Alcoholic Mountain Biking Soc. (LAMBS) - Gordon Jones Tel: 810305 Llanferres Community Council - Mrs Gwyneth Dillon, Rhosddigre, Llandegla, LL11 3AU Tel: 01978 790269 Llanferres Playing Field & Recreation Association - Secretary, Simon Hodge. Tel: 810686 Maeshafn Cricket Club - Secretary: Jonathan Fagan. Tel: 810824 Old People's Welfare Committee - Secretary, Yvonne Foden-McCorry Tel: 810867 PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau - Chair, Kym Willis 07578392305 / 01824 780888 Llanferres Over 60s Club - Olive Parry. Tel: 810294 Village Hall Booking Secretary - Gilly Carney. Tel 077413 16349 Village Hall Management Committee - Chairman, Rob Armstrong. 810259
News & Views: Paul & Siobhan Gothorp 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, Mold, CH7 5SL Tel: (01352) 810566 Email: newsandviews@llanferres.org www.llanferres.org Deadline is 20th of the month prior to publication
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