DYSERTH TIMES Community Magazine Serving the Communities of Dyserth & Cwm. ISSUE 95
Apr./May. 2018
Dyserth Times is published by Richard Walliker editor.dyserthtimes@gmail.com Articles are published on the understanding that they are the original work of the contributor and the publisher reserves all rights on behalf of the authors. *** Opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not reflect those of the editor or anyone else associated with Dyserth Times. *** Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this magazine the editor and publisher cannot be held responsible for information supplied by contributors and published in good faith. Readers are advised to check with the organiser(s) of events listed in What’s On, closer to the expected date of the event, that details, dates and times have not been changed following publication. *** We are happy to publish your contributions in either Welsh or English, whichever you chose to submit. We publish on the 1st of August, October, December, February, April, June the cut off date for articles is always the 10th of the month preceding publication date. Single edition adverts must be finalised and payment received one month before publication. Articles may be typed, handwritten, USB key or e-mailed. We cannot guarantee to publish media or photographs. Whilst we understand and will respect a contributor’s request for anonymity we will publish only if we are provided with the author’s name and full address including post code.
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My Bit So, it’s goodbye from me! I am delighted to tell you that after my pleas in the last edition for a successor, my quest for a new editor was answered! Your new editor is Katie Baker assisted by her brother Liam. Katie lives in Dyserth and I know will make a brilliant job of carrying on with the magazine. So, we wish you both good luck. As this is my last edition I would like to talk about those who make this magazine work and have supported me over the last five years. I would like to thank all the advertisers for all your financial support ensuring that the Dyserth Times continues to be printed. Ensuring that the magazine drops through your letterbox are the wonderful distribution team, all 28 of you. The uniqueness of the magazine, unlike most others community publications, is that it is free at the point of delivery. This can only be possible by the generosity and time given to distribute over 7800 magazines annually through all weathers. One of my favourite days in the life of the magazine has been taking the Dyserth Times to the distributors. It gave me an opportunity to meet you all which was always enjoyable. Now onto what's been going on. Firstly the weather has thrown us a bad winter, I’ve found it endless and when the nights start to draw out we end the season as we started in December with cold conditions, snow and ice. Our Facebook group has recorded every twist and turn, but come into its own as a social networking tool. Whether it’s been the reporting of school closures, bus routes and traffic problems, the group certainly kept everyone informed in a way that the magazine can’t. There’s been continued annoyance over the parking issues, especially in the High Street reflected in posts and comments. It is to be hoped that the High Street re-alignment planned this year may help alleviate some of the problems. There will always be those who show total disrespect for both the residents and the law and they will sadly continue to abuse your village! So, there we are. Just a few more words and I’ll be on my way. The editing of the magazine has been a dual effort. Without Hilary to help me check and double check the content of each magazine, I couldn’t have done it. Yet, sometimes the odd spelling or grammatical error slipped through, but we hope this didn’t spoil your enjoyment. Last, and most importantly, we thank Colin and Elizabeth Richards for printing, collating and stapling the Dyserth Times. Elizabeth even ensured the magazines were packed in 10’s! How helpful this is when counting out the editions for the distributors. Finally, Dyserth has been very good to us. Our three children went to school at Ysgol Hiraddug where I was a parent governor at one stage and Hilary was Treasurer of the PTA. The village has always been a great place to live. Thank you all for your support and kindness over 35 years. Take care and best regards. Richard & Hilary
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Horeb United Reformed Church, High Street, Dyserth. Spring seems to be a long time coming this year, but hopefully by the time you read this the weather situation will have improved and the daffodils will be out in full show.
The Cytûn Lent Lunches fell victim to the snow and ice on a couple of occasions but that ones that were held were well attended and a decent donation to Christian Aid will be made. We also held an event for Fairtrade Fortnight to which a good number of people came (some from as far away as Birkenhead!) and were able to offer a donation of over £100 to Traidcraft Exchange. A team of intrepid storytellers visited Ysgol Hiraddug in March and led an assembly for the children in the juniors. We told a version of the Bible story about the Wise and Foolish Builders which was well received! We thank the school for making us welcome and look forward to going again soon. Looking ahead to April and May, we have the Village Quiz on the 27 th April. If you would like to enter a team (maximum of 6 people in the team) then please get in touch. Then on the 9th May we will hold a lunchtime event for Christian Aid week, so please try and support this if you are able. The Paterson Hall is in regular use for church and other community events. We now have the advantage of free WiFi for our users which we hope will be appreciated and may lead to a more diverse range of bookings. If you are interested in holding an event at Paterson Hall then please get in touch. Barbara is our bookings secretary and she can be contacted on 570793. Keep an eye on our website for all the latest news and information. Wishing you all a very Happy Easter! Rev David Salsbury – Minister of Horeb Chapel. www.dyserthchapel.org.uk Search @horebchapel on Facebook ST BRIDGET’S PARISH CHURCH The Lent Frugal Lunches organised by Cytûn had a hiccup in the middle of the series because of snow but these pleasant social occasions are continuing although they may be over by the time of publication. We are hoping to have a Safari Supper on Friday, 13th April. These hare usually very popular and a limited number of tickets are available through church members. On Saturday, 21st April starting at 11.00am there will be Coffee morning in the Church Hall by the waterfall and this will also include a Cake and a Gift stall. This is in aid of St. Bridget's church and the Archbishop of Wales Fund for Children. The money from this project is spent entirely inWales. We shall be holding our usual Summer Raffle and tickets are already available. The first prize is £100 and it will be drawn at an event in the Church Hall where light refreshments will be served and tickets will be £3.00 (bring your own bottle!). This will take place on Friday, 20th July at 7.00pm. Keith Sanderson.
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Spring will soon be here, so get out there! Why not start to think about trying some of Dyserth’s walks and trails brought to you by the Dyserth Environmental Group. It’s a great way to enjoy some of our stunning countryside and maybe keep fit too. Why not try either the Heritage Trail, which will take you past the many Dyserth historical locations, or the Dyserth Circular Walk which makes a for a longer 7 mile walk taking you through Dyserth and Cwm and surrounding areas. You can access more information by going to www.dyserth.com Or pick up a leaflet at the information telephone box at Trecastell or The New Inn. Alternatively, scan the QR code with your smart device and go directly the Heritage Trail information and maps page. 5
NSPCC It is a sad time at the moment, as we have no NSPCC charity shop open. But hopefully this is only for a short time. We will be renting the old garage building round the corner in Thomas Avenue from it’s new owner, once it has been refurbished. We are very grateful to Mr Fran Blythman giving us this opportunity to keep the NSPCC shop in Dyserth village. We must also thank Mr Keith Williams for allowing us to store our stock in his other garage building aka ‘the Christmas shop’! I am sure everyone is keen to know when we will be open – we are hoping this will be before the end of May, if not soon after. We will keep you informed, but I am sure the news will filter through the village grapevine once there is a date. In the meantime, although we can’t take in any donations of your unwanted items, we would be grateful if you can keep some for when we reopen. Our new shop will be bigger so we will need lots of goodies to increase our stock. We are carrying on with our other normal fund raising activities to keep some funds coming in for the NSPCC. So please look out for our stall down at the waterfall on May Day bank holiday. On St David’s Day, the NSPCC launched their Welsh language progress plan in order to improve the way in which the Welsh language is integrated into their work and activities, helping to reach more children and families in Wales. This plan sets out how to provide more content bilingually, which they believe is an enabler to achieve their strategy of making five million children safer by 2021. Language is more than a means of communication – it’s an essential part of a person’s identity and people are more able to express their views and needs in their preferred language. This will ensure that the Welsh language is properly integrated into the NSPCC work and activities in Wales. Finally, some thanks. A huge thank you to Jacksons Garden Centre for their ongoing support and donations, but especially for raising over £1,500 in their Christmas Wishing Well Appeal. Then we must thank you all for supporting the NSPCC with your kind donations and spending lots of money in the shop. We are all looking forward to this happening again very soon!
Gill Morgan
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DYSERTH TUESDAY MORNING GROUP. Since Christmas we have had talks on Shipping on Deeside, followed by the adventures of a trooper and a horse in the Boer War, our favourite archaeologist Gold and Snakes, our own member John Corfe on Napoleon and Tony Griffiths talking about Beatrix Potter’s local connections, filling in for Jan Miller on a very snowy day. Still to come are Mr and Mrs Sam Reeves us about Letter Boxes. Joan’s North Wales Parrot Rescue—will she bring real Parrot’s? Mona Griffith on Robert Thomas ship’s master. Tony Griffiths on Prestatyn and Meliden and the season ends with Colin Horton telling us about the Antarctic. On 20th March we had the AGM followed by lunch at Faenol Fawr. Having been secretary since 2004 I have decided to retire, but the Group will continue in the safe hands of David Richards and with the help of other members. We all hope the Dyserth Times will continue. Richard Walliker’s splendid work should not be allowed to fade away. Margaret Blott. Thank you Margaret for you kind comments. As you will now know the new editor Katie Baker takes over after this magazine. So, it will stay in very safe hands. Richard
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DYSERTH & DISTRICT FIELD CLUB At the 107th AGM on 28th January there was no change of the principal officers but three committee members said they did not wish to continue. Sadly there were no members willing to join the committee and partly because of this it was announced that there will be no event in August this year. The library has been so little used in recent years that the committee recommended to the meeting that it should be closed and the books disposed of. This was approved by a show of hands but the disposal will be done very carefully and slowly since some of the books are valuable. One in particular was a 1757 volume of Kniphof’s Herbarium consisting of preserved plants which have remarkably retained their colour. This book has been carefully photographed and a running display of all the 100+ pages was shown during the social afternoon which followed the AGM. This included the customary excellent refreshments and several pages of quiz sheets which kept members well entertained. In the middle of February an urban walk in Denbigh based on the Town Trail followed a visit to St Marcella’s church. Tales were told of the many significant and interesting people associated with numerous notable buildings. Next was an illustrated lecture given by Adrian Lloyd Jones, the Conservation Officer of the North Wales Wildlife Trust who described The Living Landscape Project in the Alun and Chwiler valleys. The work involves small changes to the landscape to improve the quality of the wild life such as restoring hedgerows instead of fences to provide pathways between habitats and improving ponds and copses.
Then in mid-March a walk started from Denbigh to visit a large patch of crocuses just in bloom in the area known as the Lawnt near the river Ystrad and then along the riverside passing the so-called Dr Johnson’s cottage and his memorial. The walk continued through fields up to Gwaenynog and then passed Galch Hill -an early home of the famous Myddleton family before returning to the town with some good views of the castle along the way. The next event will be the Anniversary lecture by Julie Stone entitled “The Limestone Quarries of Penmon”. This stone was much favoured by Thomas Telford and Robert Stephenson and so was used for the towers of both bridges of the Menai Strait. The programme will continue on 7th April with a walk around the historic town of Caerwys and the winter programme will conclude on 21 st April with a talk about “Amphibians and Reptiles in North East Wales” by Mandy Cartwright who has been working with these animals - some very rare - for over 10 years. On February 10th a walk exploring Denbigh is planned followed by a lecture on the 24th about the Alyn and Chwiler valleys. In March the crocus lawns at Lawnt will be visited on the 10th Everyone will be very welcome at these events which the Club very much hopes will attract new members. If you wish to join the Field Club or need any other information please contact the Secretary on 01745 336456. Information about the Club and details of the programme appear on the Dyserth website under ‘Organisations’. Look out for details of the summer programme on local posters, in the libraries and on the website and then please join in! . David Richards
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Steve Massey
St Asaph Chiropractic Clinic
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Degenerative Disc Disease—Causes and Symptoms Back pain often originates from the intervertebral discs. Your chiropractor may diagnose degenerative disc if you have back or neck pain. I am going to discuss how degenerative disc disease (DDD) develops, how chiropractors diagnose this condition and some treatment options. How Degenerative Disc Disease Happens The spine consists of twenty-four spinal bones called the vertebrae. In between each vertebra, there is an intervertebral disc, which functions as a shock absorber. It protects the spine during forceful activities including lifting, running, and jumping. An intervertebral disc has two parts: the nucleus and the annulus. The nucleus is the sponge-like material in the centre. The ligament rings that surround the nucleus to hold it in place is called the annulus. Degenerative disc disease has multiple causes, including ageing. Certain types of vibration, activities, wear and tear, and even smoking can accelerate disc degeneration. Several studies have shown that genetics also plays a role in degenerative changes. Degeneration starts when the nucleus loses its ability to absorb fluid. As a result, the nucleus dries out and becomes dehydrated, making it unable to absorb shock. Small tears then form in the annulus. When this happens, the disc starts to weaken and collapse. Description of Pain The patient will first feel the symptoms of a deep ache in the centre of the low back. Heavy physical activities and staying in the same position for a long period of time can aggravate the pain but resting can help relieve it. Back stiffness may also be felt. At first, the symptoms may last only for a few days, but as the disease progresses, the symptoms could last longer. The pain caused by degenerative disc disease may come and go as the years pass. Each time the pain occurs, it may feel worse compared to the last. If not treated, the pain may radiate to the buttocks or thighs. It may also take longer to relieve. Diagnosing Degenerative Disc Disease Your chiropractor will take a medical history and physical examination. You will be asked to describe your symptoms and how the pain is affecting your daily activities. They will also want to know what kinds of activities and positions exacerbate or relieve the issue.
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The Chiropractor will then conduct a thorough physical examination. This includes assessing the posture and range of motion. This is to determine which spinal movements cause more pain. The chiropractor may do a neurological examination which involves checking skin sensation, muscle strength and reflexes. If the symptoms are severe and the patient is unable to be treated the chiropractor may send the patient for x-rays. The x-ray will show if one of more discs have collapsed. Bone spurs (small outgrowth of bone), it will also show in the x-ray. However, more information may be required, and this is where a MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan can highlight any problems in the spinal nerves. Treating Degenerative Disc Disease with Chiropractic Manipulation. Chiropractic manipulation is an excellent option for treating degenerative disc disease. The main goal of chiropractic treatment is to relieve pain and improve mobility. When you are moving better, the pain will diminish. As well as improving mobility through treatment chiropractors will often prescribe an exercise programme to strengthen the back and core muscles to help release tight muscles.
Dyserth Junior Football Club – April 2018 update It would be fair to say that the only winner over the past few months has been the weather! There has been very little competitive football played which has been frustrating for players and coaches alike. Hopefully things will improve from now on so the season can resume even as it begins to draw to a close! From an organisational point of view the club will be sorry to say goodbye to Andy Chadwick who has served as club secretary for the past couple of seasons and who has indicated his intention to resign at the end of the season. So, thank you Andy for all that you have contributed over the years both as a manager and as secretary. You will be missed. This means of course that we need to find Andy’s successor before the start of the 2018/19 season. We could also do with some extra help on the football club committee so if either of these roles are something that interests you then please get in touch. Finally, a particular mention to our under 9s who are travelling to Blackpool at the beginning of June to play in a tournament. The team are trying to raise some funds to help them with this trip and will be holding a Race Night and Karaoke in the Bodunig on Saturday 14th April at 7.30pm. Any support you can give to this would be greatly appreciated. Please get in touch if you would like to help. Good luck to all the teams over the coming months. Play well and enjoy your football.
Dave, Andy and Glenn. Secretary: Andy Chadwick, 07701 096039 Treasurer: Glenn Jones 01745 571346 Acting Chairperson & Safeguarding Officer: David Salsbury 01745 571591
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Dyserth Community Council Thank you Richard: The Community Council Members, on behalf of the Community, thank Richard Walliker, for his commitment over the past years as editor of The Dyserth Times. In 2016 Councillor James Williams, presented to Richard his personal Chairman’s Award. During the presentation James stated the following: ‘that he wished to present to Richard this award, in recognition of his hard work, dedication and community focus’ Chair of Dyserth Community Council James Williams presenting Richard Walliker - with the Chairman’s Award for 2016. The Council Members, wish Katie Baker, who is kindly taking over as the new editor, together with her brother Liam, who will assist – all the very best for the future of the Dyserth Times.
County Councillor David Williams: Councillor Williams advised the Community Council as follows: (a) his attendance at a site meeting with an Officer from Denbighshire, in relation to concerns with a bend on St. Asaph road. The County will consider a road improvement (b) Attended site meeting with an Officer from Denbighshire, in relation to drainage concerns in the area of Apple Cottage (c) Footpath in the area of Maes y Foel. Denbighshire Legal department perusing their records to ascertain ownership of a fence (d) A number of public footpaths have been identified that require attention – information passed to the Footpath Officer (e) Sofa dumped in the area of the telephone exchange – Denbighshire Environmental Office advised and asked to remove. The following concerns were brought to the attention of Councillor Williams:
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(i) Councillor James Williams - in relation to an e-mail received from a concerned resident, to the parking area on Newmarket Road. Apparently, the gate is locked on frequent occasions, including a number of parking spaces which have been reduced 3 this from ten, to three and four on occasions. Councillor David Williams advised that was temporary, due to the work being carried out in the area. Councillor David Wil1 liams would contact Denbighshire, seeking a completion date (ii) Councillor David Jones referred to the bus stop in the area of Pendre Farm. Buses travelling from Rhuddlan are able to stop for passengers at the traffic lights on the Rhuddlan side, then just around the corner on Waterfall Road, there is another bus stop. When a bus is stationery at this stop, the traffic is backing up, which results in congestion at the traffic lights. Councillor David Williams, will discuss with Denbighshire if this bus stop is required (iii) Councillor Emyr Morris advised, in relation to the lack of parking spaces in Maes Glas, and enquired if Councillor Williams could consult with Denbighshire. Councillor Williams will take forward (iv) Councillor Emyr Morris6 referred to a recent 4 Road. The road in the area of 5 the accident is quite narrow. accident on Waterfall
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Councillor Williams will consult with Denbighshire Highways (v) Following a number of complaints to Councillors’ the condition of a garden in Maes y Foel was discussed. Councillor David Williams advised, that Denbighshire were aware and action would be taken in due
Arriva Bus Services in Dyserth:
Dyserth High Street tered from its present route.
County Councillor David Williams advised the Council Members, that the following communication had been received from Arriva Buses: ‘Arriva would not be re-instating the bus service to upper Dyserth (High Street), no matter what planned works are in the pipeline, even if the road through the High Street was completely clear of obstacles (parking / congestion) the bus service would not be al-
Council Members expressed their disbelief at this decision, in particular, as Arriva Buses made a commitment following public meetings, that the bus service through the Village would be re-instated, once highway improvements had been completed. Councillor John Glover wished that the Council write to the Managing Director of Arriva Buses, expressing concern that the Company have deprived the residents of a bus service and also reneged on their decision. A letter from the Community Council has been sent to the Managing Director of Arriva Buses – to express the Council’s concern with their decision and to seek an explanation, as to why the Company have reneged on their previous commitment to the residents of Dyserth. Planning Applications granted by Denbighshire County Council: (a) Planning application numbers: 42/2017/121 - 42/2017/1203 – 42/2017/1206 – 42/2017/1204 and 42/2017/1209, at the former Anglia Builder’s Yard & adjacent car parks, on Newmarket Road, Dyserth. Granted (b) Planning application number: 42/2017/1094, for change of use of garage to A1 retail, in Thomas Avenue, Dyserth. Granted (c) Planning application number: 42/2017/1143, for removal of trees within the Dyserth conservation area, at Penrhaeadr, Bryn y Felin, Dyserth. Granted (d) Planning application number: 42/2017/1084, for removal of existing garage and erection of replacement double garage including workshop, at Golygfa, Lower Foel road, Dyserth. Granted. Applications for Financial Support and Donations: The Community Council have granted the following financial assistance: Llangollen International Eisteddfod £100.00 / St. Kentigern Hospice (St. Asaph) £1,000.00 / Hiraddug Childcare (Ysgol Hiraddug) £500.00 / National Eisteddfod of Wales (Cardiff) £100.00 R. Phillip Parry, Clerk & Financial Officer toDyserth Community Council Tel: 01352 720547 E-mail: dyserth.council@btinternet.com Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.org.uk
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County Councillor David Williams. In response to several comments and requests from residents I have asked for traffic wardens to make more spot checks on Dyserth High Street in an attempt to stop inconsiderate and illegal parking on double yellow lines and in other hazardous areas. Consultation plans have been issued by Macbryde homes for their proposed development on land off Meliden Road. These are not final plans but they have been circulated on the internet to both inform people what the development might look like and to gather any views and comments from residents prior to formal plans being submitted to Denbighshire County Council. One of my concerns is whether Ysgol Hiraddug will have the capacity to take any children from this development that will need educating at our village school, and I have told Stuart Andrew at Macbrydes of this concern. Ultimately the county council will have to address this problem as part of the planning application process when any residents views or concerns will also be taken into consideration. This edition of the Dyserth Times will be the last publication to be edited by Richard Walliker. Richard took over the role of editor some five years ago, succeeding its founder the late Malcolm Lawrence. I know that we are all most appreciative of the tireless work that Richard and Hilary and their helpers have put in to ensure that the quality of the Dyserth Times has remained so high, and been produced and delivered on time six times a year for the past five years. So a big thank you to Richard and Hilary and my best wishes for the future. The new editors will be Katie Baker and her brother Liam: and I would like to thank them both for volunteering to keep the Times in production and wish them well in their new role. As usual I am available at any reasonable time to listen to any concerns that you may have regarding county council issues in our village. David Williams.
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Dyserth WI. 2018 speakers continue to prove popular. In February we had a fascinating speaker from the Wales branch of the Blood Bikers organisation who told us all about their vital work which saves the NHS thousands of pounds annually. The March speaker was Dennis Bone telling members all about the funnier side of a policeman’s life. His experiences both in English forces and subsequently in North Wales were both funny and eye-opening. Our April and May meetings will offer something a bit different with Boot the Chemist providing a Beauty Evening in April and May taking the form of a Hawaiian Evening with food, dance [!] and competitions. Our programme is so varied now that there is something for everyone either at the main meeting or the smaller groups – Singing, Crafting, and Knit and Natter. There are lots of trip and outings arranged this year including ‘The Son of A Preacher Man’, ‘The Play That Went Wrong’, Calendar Girls, and early in 2019 ‘Kinky Boots’ all at Venue Cymru. We have an afternoon tea planned for the summer and we have our much anticipated educational trip which will see us travelling over to Liverpool to view the Terracotta Army, a once in a lifetime opportunity for members. Some members are also planning to attend the National Federation’s Annual meeting which is taking place, this year, in Cardiff. As well as having great fun Dyserth WI members are keen to contribute to their local community. Members continue to knit Fuddle Muffs for older people living with dementia and adorable, tiny hats for premature babies. Every meeting food items are brought to be donated to the Kings Food Bank .On International Women’s Day [8th March] members dressed as suffragettes to celebrate both the day and the centenary of [some] women getting the vote. Over 300 handcrafted flowers were distributed as gifts from Dyserth WI to the girls and women shopping in Prestatyn. Our membership is now approaching 100. If you would like to join us, you are welcome to attend any of our meetings usually on the second Friday of every month [except August] in Dyserth Community Centre. Come along at 7.15 to get a seat for the meeting which starts at 7.30 pm.
Keep up with our activities on Face Book. Just type in Dyserth WI to see pictures and articles about past events and outings or, for further information contact Anne Sanderson (President) on 01745 859526.
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The Dyserth Wednesday Lunch Club
on first Wednesday of the month (excluding August) in the Paterson Hall, High Street, Dyserth arrive from 12.15 to sit down at 12.30 A good meal in pleasant company Two courses and a cup of tea costs just £3.50 For details or to book a place ring Pauline on 570958 or David on 571591
DENBIGHSHIRE HOME LIBRARY SERVICE
GWASANAETH LLYFRGELL CARTREF SIR DDINBYCH Do you find it difficult, through age, illness, disability or care commitments to use or travel to your local library? Denbighshire county council run a free home library service, bringing regular and large print books, DVD’s or audio books straight to your door. If you wish to apply for the Home Library Service for yourself or someone you know or care for, contact Dewi Jones on 01824 705274. Ydych chi’n ei chael yn anodd, oherwydd oedran, afiechyd, anabledd neu ddyletswyddau gofal, i ymweld â’r llyfrgell leol? Mae Cyngor Sir Ddinbych yn cynnig gwasanaeth llyfrgell cartref, yn dod a llyfrau arferol, print bras neu llyfrau sain at stepen eich drws. os hoffech gael mwy o wybodaeth am y gwasanaeth ar eich cyfer chi neu rywun rydych yn eu hadnabod neu’n gofalu amdanynt, cysyllywch a Dewi Jones ar 01824 705274.
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WALKING THE WAY TO HEALTH COUNTRY WALKS UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF VOLUNTEERS FROM “LET’S WALK DENBIGHSHIRE” Meet every Tuesday at Dyserth Community Hall, Cwm Road at 11am. Comfortable footwear is essential Brian and Katrina look forward to seeing you there
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Nature Corner. What a winter it’s been and what a disastrous one for our wildlife. Nicola Cummings alerted me on Facebook of finding numerous dead Redshank on the beach at Ffynnongroew during the extremely cold week in late February early March. I headed off down there and saw it for myself. On the same day I found a dead juvenile Grey Seal on Barkby Beach. Our garden, like many others, became the feeding ground for Redwings, who must have wished they hadn’t ventured away from Scandinavia. There were many more Fieldfare, Mistle and Song Thrushes coming to our gardens too.
REDWING During the bitter winters of the 1950’s and 60’s large scale losses of wildlife was more common as we had more severe winters. In those days the feeding of birds was less common, so I think those of you who played a vital role in ensuring that the birds had food and water in their garden, contributed massively to the survival of so many birds. As I write we are not out of the woods yet and lets hope we don’t have a repeat of March 2013 when we had an early warm period only to hit by snow drifts at the months end when hundreds of sheep and Carnaethau ponies perished.
It is vital that bird feeders are cleaned and sanitised on a regular basis. at least once a month. Keep the areas around your feeding station free from mouldy food and droppings. Monitor your food carefully, if it’s not being eaten remove it and reduce the amount of feed. More birds die from insanitary feeders and as an example a 5th of all Finches die as a result of bacterial illness due to dirty feeders! I do hope you’ve enjoyed my Nature Corner over the last years. Nature is very close to my heart and although I do make spectacular identification errors from time to time, I am indebted to the local experts who have put me right. Please keep looking after your local wildlife and enjoy everything you have in Dyserth and especially in your gardens.
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The Ti a Fi Playgroup The Ti a Fi playgroup is based at the Dyserth Community Centre, Cwm Road, and is a great service for all pre-school children from birth onwards. We meet every Tuesday and Thursday between 9.15am and 11.15am. Parents and Carers are invited to come along and relax in an informal atmosphere, where their little ones are free to play with any of the toys on offer, as well as indulging in creative craft wherever possible. If you have any questions or would like an informal chat please call Cara Plummer 01745 571430 / 07557 142124 or come along – all welcome!!
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Colin’s Cryptic Crossword Solved on P24
WAXWING
CRYPTIC Across 8 Unwanted widening may be G paste, or just P (6,3,6) 9 Set about the first lady - stuff it! (6) 10 I get a cot - or think about it (8) 11 Pagans warm up poultry (8) 13 Hold on to distorting lens (6) 14 Unusual tea perm colour with egg (7) 17 Find a strange acorn six hundred yards away in China - make a loud noise about it! (7) RHUDDLAN OTTER 20 Muddled, so get a light (6) 21 Get hold of a bird, they say in Cornelius’s town (8) 24 It’s staggering but Titan may make it (8) 25 Helplessly drunk at second game (6) 26 The Dover Lodge is possibly able to supply what’s needed (7,3,5) Down 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 12 15
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Attack the principal with imposition and become famous (3,3,9) Notice opening in season (6) Separate first eleven - be strict! (6) Urge function on youths first on your breakfast table (3,4) Saloon GI made equally angular (8) Idle talker is cop’s last snake (8) Bad loo theme writ resulted in uniformity (15) Said to be the top command (3) Pull iced concoction - it’s perfectly clear (8)
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Shone brightly, but Tara died horribly (8) A secret Service idiot (3) Shield shaped tail consumed (7) Badge discovered in Harem, blemished (6) Money in Jerusalem is nothing but a groat (6) 1
News Quiz. Britain has been under siege to the icy conditions in March, but what was the name of the storm which brought the snow?
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It has been reported that the millennial generation are increasingly asking for plastic surgery to correct what many of them see as a disproportional facial feature. Why?
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It has emerged that there was an assassination attempt on the Queen when she visited which country in 1981?
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Which inquiry into the press's relationship with the police has been abandoned by the Government?
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Which former Prime Minister waded into the Brexit debate when making a speech at the Creative Industries Federation in March.?
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Which 2 American media companies are reported to be in competition to buy out Sky? Answers
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DYSERTH CRAFT CLUB Community Hall
We meet every Thursday morning between 10.00 and 12.00. Come along and bring any craft you are working on—knitting, beading, sewing etc. £1.50 per session (which includes refreshments). New members always welcome. Come for a knit and a natter!
Hiraddug Playgroup Dyserth Come and play in a friendly safe fun Environment with fully qualified staff Mon – Fri 9.00am – 3.00pm (various sessions) Children welcome from 2.5 years
Phone Aunty Helen 07736256499 QUIZ ANSWERS. News Quiz: 1- Emma, 2 - Selfies, 3 - New Zealand, 4 - Leveson Inquiry 5 - Sir John Major, 6 - Comcast and Fox. Edition 95 Crossword
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Edition 94 Crossword
Looking for a venue for a PARTY a MEETING or COMMUNITY ACTIVITY? PATERSON HALL, High St, Dyserth is available to Hire!
Fully refurbished with excellent facilities. Competitive Rates Contact Barbara on 01745 570793
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Dates for the Diary. Horeb United Reformed Church. Sunday 1st April.
9.30am
Easter Day – Festival Service.
Wed. 4th April.
12.30
Community Lunch.
Friday 27th April.
7.30pm
Village Quiz.
Wed. 2nd May.
12.30
Community Lunch.
10.30am
Joint service with Bethel PCW
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Sun 6 May. th
Wed 9
May.
11.30 – 2pm Christian Aid Lunchtime Fair
Looking further ahead:
Wed 6th June.
12.30pm
Community Lunch
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2 – 4pm
Garden Party at Glan Rafon, Pandy Lane.
7.00pm
Harvest Supper
Sat 23 June. th
Fri 6 Oct.
St. Bridget’s Church. Sat. 21st April.
11.00am there will be Coffee morning in the Church Hall by the waterfall and this will also include a Cake and a Gift stall.
MP and AM’s Surgery Dates Chris Ruane MP
The Rhyl constituency office is in the process of being prepared. In the meantime please contact: chris.ruane.mp@parliament.uk or 07564648841 . Ann Jones A.M. To make an appointment please ring Ann Jones’s constituency office 01745 332813 or use the contact form at http://annjones.org.uk/get-in-touch/
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WHO’S WHO County Councillor Tremeirchion: Christine Marston - 01745 582842 Clerk to the Dyserth Community Council: Phillip Parry—01352 720547 Clerk to Tremeirchion, Cwm & Waen Ian Jones - 07746 789004 Quarry House Surgery: Community Police: Childline County Councillor Dyserth
Reception 01745 572968 PCSO2839 Alexandra Jones 07768038842 0800 1111 David Gwyn Williams - 01745570282 -
Ysgol Hiraddug: School Office: After School Club: Playgroup Staff:
Tristan Hughes - Head Teacher 01745 570467 0778 949 5160 Aunty Helen—07736256499
david.g.williams@denbighshire.gov.uk
Young People’s Groups: Ti a Fi (Parent & Toddler Group)
Term Time on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings Cara Plummer 01745 571430 / 07557 142124
Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: (Held at The Odyn, Rhuddlan) Karate Club: Junior Church Groups: Dyserth Junior Football Club:
Carol Boyton 01745 591702 Shirley Smith 01745 342798 See individual Churches. Secretary – Andy Chadwick, Tel.07701096039 Dyserth Community Groups:
Dyserth Times: Parry, Secretary 01745 571956 Dyserth & District field Club: NSPCC Fund Raising Group: Tuesday Morning Group: Dyserth Women’s Institute: Bowls Club: Line Dancing: Irish Dancing:
Editor—Dyserth Environmental Group:
Jackie
David Richards, 01745 570625 Joyce Marshall. 01492 582152 Margaret Blott, Secretary 01745 570913 Lynne Peake, Secretary. 079305503400 John Hugh Jones. 01745338281 Dorothy Evans, 01745 888833 Patterson Hall -Tuesday - Emma Orhan - 07920728422 Religious Groups:
Dyserth Parish Church:
Vicar: Canon Robert Rowland 01745 570750 Harry Davies:570130 Roger Peters 570130 Church Wardens Cwm Parish Church: Vicar: Canon Robert Rowland 01745 570750 Secretary, vacant Eglwys Bresbyteraidd: Horeb Chapel, High Street, Dyserth Dyserth United Reformed Church: Minister: Revd. David Salsbury 01745 571591 Venues for Hire: Bookings, Cathy Jackson - 01745570258 Bookings, Barbara Tebbutt 01745 570793 Bookings, Anne Cooper 01745889886 or Pam Williams 01745570507 Old School Hall, Cwm Bookings, Diana Baxter 01745 570261 Residential Hall, Maes Esgob.Bookings: Sarah Mylchreest 01824 717816 Sarah.mylchreest@denbighshire.gov.uk Community Hall, Cwm Road: Paterson Hall, High Street: St. Bridget’s Hall, Waterfall Rd:
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