DYSERTH TIMES Community Magazine Serving the Communities of Dyserth & Cwm. ISSUE 81
Dec. 2015/Jan. 2016
Spring has sprung!
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We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.
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The cast of the Cwm Murder Mystery.
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My Bit. Christmas and a review of 2015 (so far). The village is gearing up for Christmas with many events already planned, so it’s going to be a busy time. There’s something for everyone and please don’t forget to pop in the NSPCC Christmas Pop Up shop located next door to their usual charity shop. For all the Christmas events, please see the “What’s On” section on Page 30. It’s been a strange year, a mild last winter, a reasonable spring, but no real summer. Winter’s nearly here, but the beauty of the autumn spectacle of colours this year was wonderful. The autumn images posted on our Facebook page were excellent, so thank you to all who posted. Our current membership has now exceeded 550! The numerous 2015 events all went well and the weather was mostly kind. Community Day was a tremendous success and planning is already underway for 2016. I would like to say a special thank you to David and Gay Jones who have delivered the DT for many, years around the Bron Deg area. Just two of our wonderful volunteers who now find that circumstances will not allow them to continue. Thank you both for all your hard work. Roger Clarke has kindly agreed to adopt the delivery route. Welcome Roger and thank you to all those who volunteered. Thank you again to all the distribution team. There is much going on regarding issues that may change the face of our village, although what will and will not happen will not be resolved in 2015. We have the Cae Ffyddion 99 houses consultations, the “Anglia” development and the touring caravan proposals plus the 200 houses for Meliden issue on the doorstep. Whatever happens, mitigation to ensure traffic, schools and the potentials for flooding must be addressed. Personally, I feel the Dyserth High Street and Waterfall Hill traffic issues needs to be addressed irrespective of any other issues. If nothing else 2016 is going to prove interesting! I am aware that Cwm does not often get its proportion of copy within the Dyserth Times. I would like to address this in future editions. If anyone has anything of historical or local interest, then please tell me and I can include it. A maximum of one magazine full page only please. In November we were once again treated to another excellent evening of entertainment with the latest Murder Mystery. For the second year I participated and for those who witnessed my rather feeble efforts as Dazzler Duck I apologise, because as witnessed, I am no actor…..darlings! However, once again it was great fun and our thanks go to Sally Morgan Evans and everyone else who arranged the evening and cooked a lovely meal. See picture on page 2. I am delighted to tell you that the Dyserth Times has secured sufficient advertising revenue to survive another year. Your continued support is very much appreciated and to everyone who supports us, thank you so much. So, there we are yet another year has drifted past. Let’s all hunker down for the winter and look forward to the spring and it only leaves me to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Richard
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HOREB UNITED REFORMED CHURCH, DYSERTH. www.dyserthchapel.org.uk Christmas is coming… and don’t we just know it. As someone reminded me on Facebook the other day – there are 12 days of Christmas and NONE of them are in November! (for the purists among you they are in fact all AFTER the 25 th December NOT before!). The period before Christmas is usually a busy one, and this year is no exception. The Community Lunch, which goes from strength to strength will celebrate Christmas on Weds 2nd December with a seasonal lunch to which all are invited. It starts at 12.30 and all we ask is that you let us know if you are coming so that we know how many to cater for. The cost is £3.50 for two courses and a cup of tea. On Sunday 6th Dec we will host the Cytûn Christingle Service at 3.30pm. This is a lovely start to the Advent period which ends with the church filled with light from the candles which helps to remind us of the real meaning of Christmas. During the service there will be an offertory for the work of the NSPCC. Again, all are invited. We will hold our Christmas Fair on Sat 12th December with a baked potato lunch being served between 11.30 and 2.30. There will be the usual Christmassy stalls. The following day, on the 13th will be our Toy service with a collection of Children’s gifts which will be given to North Wales Superkids. Our Christmas Festival Service will take place on the morning of Sunday 20th December at 9.30am and then at 4.30pm on Christmas Eve we will really get into the spirit of Christmas with our Candlelight Carol Service which in recent years has become quite a focal point for the village. Come early to get a seat! And if you’ve still got any energy left after all that you can join us for worship on Christmas Morning at 10am when we gather to welcome the birth of Jesus and wish everyone a very Happy Christmas! Keep an eye on our website for all the latest news and details of all the events taking place over Christmas – including the seasonal arrangements for the Food Coop. Thank you for your continued support – and may I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Rev David Salsbury – Minister of Horeb Chapel. www.dyserthchapel.org.uk
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DYSERTH AND DISTRICT FIELD CLUB The Summer programme finished on a fine day with a 4 mile walk with good views of Beeston and Peckforton castles and towards the Dee estuary. The route included part of the Cheshire Sandstone trail and the somewhat challenging Witches’ Staircase in the woods with almost a hundred tall steps! The Winter programme began with a visit to Dolwyddelan starting with the church where many interesting features were pointed out by the Churchwarden. Then the path alongside the River Lledr led to a picturesque medieval ‘clapper’ bridge formerly used by quarrymen. The remains of the quarries up on the hillside were reached by ascending an incline once laid with tracks for wagons. After returning to the village along the hillside and partaking of a picnic lunch the group moved to the castle area. Most members managed to climb to the top of the battlements where wonderful views of Moel Siabod, the Crimea Pass road, the village and the valley emphasised that the castle was sited to dominate a wide area. The next event was a lecture by the Head Server of St Asaph Cathedral who described many fascinating photos of details in the cathedral which the casual visitor would not notice or were almost inaccessible. These included some relating to the poet Felicia Hemans – noted for ‘The boy stood on the burning deck…’ - and one commemorating the brothers George and Felix Powell who wrote the WWI song ‘Pack up your troubles in your old kitbag’ Unusually this was followed by another lecture a fortnight later instead of the customary walk. The talk dealt with the complex history of the rise and decline of the Liverpool Botanic Gardens which were moved to several sites in the city. Although some buildings remain the collections including the archive records, the herbariums and the few remaining plants have now been dispersed to other locations mostly outside the city. The gardens were founded in 1802 by William Roscoe and thrived for about 150 years but lack of finance finally resulted in closure in 1984. By the time this appears a circular walk starting from Loggerheads should have taken place and then the programme will continue with a talk about the USA Deserts on 5 th December, a walk at Tan y Gopa in the woods above Abergele on 30 th December and an afternoon of short talks by members on 9th January. The AGM and Social Afternoon will be on 23rd January and all will be welcome to attend. Information about the Club and all its varied activities can be had by phoning the General Secretary, Mrs Linda Wilkinson on 01745 336456 or by clicking ‘Organisations/ Field Club’ on the Dyserth website. New members will be very welcome - come along for a trial visit - the walks are free and lectures are £2 for non-members. The annual subscription, of £12, due on 1st January, (reduced if joining later in the year), covers all events, a copy of the Proceedings, which describes the past year’s events in full detail, programme leaflets and two newsletters. Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All. D S Richards
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NSPCC
Is It That Time Already It seems like only yesterday that the leaves started turning. Now with the last Bonfire Night party just a memory our thoughts turn once more to Christmas. You may have noticed a change in the High Street with the advent (ooh a Christmas reference) of the temporary extension of the NSPCC shop into next door. Yes, thanks to the wonderful generosity of the owner, the NSPCC have been allowed to open a Christmas Shop for the weeks leading up to the festivities. If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to come and explore, then a real treat awaits you. Its still not too late to buy more decorations – you know to replace that tired old thing that you’ve just pulled from the attic. We also have lots of potential presents and toys – many of them still new. So don’t delay – shop today! Hey that’s not bad, I wonder if I can sell that slogan – for the NSPCC of course. Christmas often means extra visitors, some to stay, some just to eat, and what did you do with that big plate you used last year to put the turkey on? Never fear: You will be amazed what you can find in our “proper” shop. Do you need extra bedding? We’ve got it. Do you need extra plates, additional glasses, serving plates or dishes, more cutlery (yes, we’ve all got a teaspoon fairy), then we’ve probably got it. Come and feel the quality! And even if nothing takes your fancy (the blonde one is mine), stick a few coins in the collecting box anyway. As I have said many times, the shop is organised and staffed entirely by volunteers, and I make no excuse for lavishing them with thanks for their generous and unselfish support. Over time some of our volunteers retire or move away leaving gaps in our contingent and inevitably more work for those left. As a result, we now would like to recruit many more helpers. If you feel you could give up half a day each week to help, that would be tremendous. If you are unable to make that level of commitment but could occasionally fill in for half a day, then you would be most welcome to join our “commando” squad. The more helpers we have the easier it is for everyone. If you are interested, please contact Jenny Christian on 01745 571036. It now behoves me to wish you all the very best for Christmas and the coming year. At the same time asking you to remember that there are some children (even one is too many), and yes, here in North Wales, for whom Christmas has no meaning, no respite, or worse, brings additional fear. Helping these children is what your support for the shop, and other donations, is all about. Your generosity is only matched by the NSPCC’s determination to help all those it can. Thank You. Merry Christmas Phil Townsend NSPCC helpline 0808 800 5000
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help@nspcc.org.uk
Childline 0800 1111
NEWS FROM CWM As I write this, we are preparing for our annual “Murder Mystery” evening, which will take place on Friday 13 November, surely an ominous sign? I say “preparing” but the reality is, the finding of a suitable costume!! The really hard work is done by Sally, who has masterminded every MM we have done and done it so well, we thank her most sincerely as without her, they would most certainly not take place. We are at full capacity again this year, so if you missed out, better luck next year! After all this excitement, we are holding a Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday December 5th, from 10:30 until 12 noon. Please come along and support us, we are a small band and need lots of encouragement.
The annual Carol Service will take place on Sunday December 20 at 6:00pm, there will not be a Children’s service this year but if in the future, there are enough families showing an interest, I am sure we could restart this lovely service. So now it only remains for me to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and send my thanks to everyone for your support during 2015. We look forward to seeing you in 2016, good health and happiness for you all in the New Year. Diana Baxter
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POLICING DYSERTH. PCSO 3473 Richard Williams Mobile – 07557846847 Richard.Williams3@nthwales.pnn.police.uk I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new Police Community Support Officer for Dyserth. I am looking forward to getting to know more about Dyserth and its community in the coming months and thank the people I have met so far for their warm welcome. Now that the darker evenings are upon us could I please remind you to be security conscious and make sure you lock your windows and doors even if you are at home and keep valuables out of sight. I have detailed my contact email and mobile number above should you wish to contact me. Should you have any problems please do not hesitate to contact me. Regards, Richard Williams
Ann Jones AM Surgery dates Fri. 11th December
2.30pm – 3.30pm
Fri. 11th December
4.00pm – 5.00pm
Friday 15th January 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Friday 15th January 4.00pm – 5.00pm Sat.
16th January 10.00am – 11.00am
Rhuddlan Community Centre, Parliament St, Rhuddlan Prestatyn Library, Kings Avenue, Prestatyn Eirianfa Community Centre, Factory Place, Denbigh Rhuddlan Community Centre, Parliament St, Rhuddlan Prestatyn Library, Kings Avenue, Prestatyn
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Dyserth Women's Institute Well things are starting to get busy again for WI members. September saw us starting our meetings schedule once again with our special guest speaker, Mrs Joan Williams who, most appropriately, addressed members on the life and times of Emmeline Pankhurst. The Dyserth WI Centenary Banner was dedicated by Canon Roberts during the Harvest Festival Service at St Bridget's Church in Dyserth on Sunday 4th October. Canon Roberts seamlessly wove the blessing of the banner into the service by alluding to the WI ethos of developing and supporting crafts and skills, of promoting friendship and unity and the Institute's public responsibility.All these principles coincided with the religious theme of thanks for a bountiful harvest which is evidenced by caring for those less fortunate. The banner will remain on display in the church for the next few week's after which a more permanent local home will be found. The October meeting was our annual bring and share Harvest Supper and as always members pulled out all the stops and prepared a wonderful feast. Hot drinks were served by the 8th Rhyl Brownies who were able to use our supper as a way to earn their Hostess badges. November saw our Annual Meeting when a new Committee was elected. We are pleased that Anne Sanderson agreed to continue for a further year as President. It was sad that Sue, Kassie and Joan felt unable to continue on Committee and thank them for their hard work to date. We welcome new members Karen, Sharn and another Joan. As usual the Show and Tell session was a success with members entertaining the meeting with items of craft, interest or of sentimental value. This session always brings surprises...and some laughter. The last meeting of 2015 will be our Christmas Supper on 9th December, always an enjoyable evening. There is still much to enjoy before the end of the year with a trip to Venue Cymru to see Jersey Boys and in December a seasonal lunch at the Beaches Hotel and a trip to Chester Cathedral for the annual Carol Concert. It's a good job that we have a savings scheme to ensure our bank balances don't go into the red! If you would like to join us, you are welcome to attend any of our meetings on the second Wednesday of every month [except August] in Paterson Hall, behind the chapel in the High Street. Meetings begin 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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Christmas Quiz - Answers on Page 29. 1.
What date is St Stephen's Day?
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In Charles Dickens' novel A Christmas Carol, who was Scrooge's dead business partner?
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The song White Christmas was first performed in which 1942 film?
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In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, '...my true love brought to me nine...' what?
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Name the original eight reindeer from the 'Twas the night Before Christmas' poem?
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Which Christmas carol includes the lyrics '...To save us all from Satan's power, when we were gone astray..'?
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The character Jack Skellington appears in which 1993 Tim Burton film?
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What colour are the berries of the mistletoe plant?
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In the inspirational 1946 film, It's a Wonderful Life, what's the name of George Bailey's guardian angel?
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What are the names of the three wise men said to have brought gifts to the baby Jesus?
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What is New Year's Eve called in Scotland?
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What Christmas item was invented by London baker and wedding-cake specialist Tom Smith in 1847?
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Who wrote How the Grinch Stole Christmas?
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What is the name of the cake traditionally served in Italy on Christmas Day?
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How many points does a snowflake have?
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Traditionally, which Country donates a Christmas Tree to Trafalgar Square?
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“Mummer’s Day, is an ancient midwinter celebration in which English County?
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Who is the servant of Cinderella’s father and also Cinderella’s best friend?
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Which mathematician was born on Boxing Day in 1791?
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Who had a Christmas hit with the song 'Skyscraper' in 2013? GOOD LUCK
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Sudoku—Solved on P22.
Dyserth U’6 Team—Sponsored by AJC Construction.
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St Bridget's Parish Church. At the Diocesan Conference Held in Llangollen in October Mr Roger Peters, one of our Churchwardens, was presented with The Order of St. Asaph for outstanding contributions to the Diocese and to the community. We offer him our most sincere congratulations on this richly deserved award. In early November our Vicar, Canon Robert, went into hospital for a hip replacement. We understand that the operation went well and we wish him a speedy recovery. In his absence services are being taken by a retired clergyman who is a member of our congregation, Canon Peter Jones, and we offer him our sincere thanks. On Friday. 11th December in the Church Hall in the Waterfall Gardens we have a Quiz night at which the Christmas Raffle will be drawn. There will be light refreshments and a glass of wine and tickets at £5.00 each are available from church members. Roger Peter’s traditional “At Home” will be after church on Sunday, 21st of December. Services for the Christmas period are as follows: Christmas Eve – Thursday, 24th December – Midnight Mass and Blessing of the Crib.
Sunday, 27th December – The Feast of the Holy Family. 10.00am Group Eucharist followed by seasonal refreshments. New year’s Day – January 1st 11.00am Holy Eucharist. We wish everyone a holy and a happy Christmas. Keith Sanderson
PET RESCUE WELFARE ASSOCIATION Charity No 1116170
Llewerllyd Farm, Dyserth, LL18 6BP. 01745 571061 www.pet-rescuecharity.co.uk Dogs/Cats for Adoption or Foster ~ Neutered/Vax/Fully vet checked Open 5 days for viewing 11am – 3pm ~ Closed Mondays and Saturdays ALSO Community Vet Clinic (Open to all) Monday, Wednesday & Friday By appointment at affordable prices. Charity Neutering Clinic now available
DYSERTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY Paterson Hall, High Street, Dyserth Open Wednesday Mornings 09.30 to Noon Books to suit all tastes
Call in and browse our selection of books and if you can’t find something to suit, let us know and we’ll try to get what you want
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Steve Massey—Chiropracter. By Stephen Massey BSc DC St. Asaph Chiropractic Clinic
01745 535854
How to Sleep Comfortably with Back PainBack Pain and Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is not only bad for your health, it can also worsen existing problems. According to some studies, lack of sleep can make you more sensitive to pain and can cause fatigue, which can make the pain even worse. However, when you have chronic back pain, it can be hard to find a comfortable position for you to fall asleep. Lack of sleep impairs descending pain-inhibition pathways, which are vital in controlling or coping with chronic pain symptoms. Sleeping Positions to Ease Back Pain Finding the most comfortable sleeping position to ease back pain may be somewhat of a challenge. Trying one position after another may be a bit frustrating in the beginning because all you want to do is get comfortable enough to fall asleep, but you can’t. So here are some tips on how to get a good night’s sleep. 1. Avoid sleeping on your stomach. Sleeping on your stomach puts your spine in an awkward angle. First, because sleeping on your stomach means your neck is rotated to the side and second, because it flattens the normal curvature of your spine. Both of these put a lot of strain on your back and neck muscles, which is why you wake up with worse pain. 2. Use a pillow for support. For stomach sleepers, if you cannot sleep in any other position, place a pillow under your lower abdomen and pelvis to reduce the strain on your back. You may also try to place another pillow under your head to support your neck, unless it puts a strain on your back. For side sleepers, draw your legs very slightly toward your chest and put a pillow between your knees. For back sleepers, place a pillow under your knees to keep the normal curve of your back as well as under your head and neck for additional support. You may also try to place a rolled towel under the small of your back. You don’t need to worry about staying in the same position the whole night. A little movement is helpful in reducing your back pain. If you stay in the same sleeping posture for too long, it might cause you more pain. Besides, you will not be able to sleep well if you keep worrying about your position. Additional Tips to Help with Sleeplessness Due to Back Pain
1. Invest in a good mattress and pillow These are important in getting a comfortable sleep. Make sure that your mattress and pillow provide the support that your back needs. It is important to choose something that give equal support from head to toe. 2. Try some herbs that help with sleep Natural sleep remedies such as herbs do not just help you fall asleep and stay asleep, but they can also promote muscle relaxation. In addition, herbs are known to be a lot safer than over-the-counter medicines. You could get herbs such as valerian, chamomile, St. John’s Wort, hops, wild lettuce, and many others, either as a supplement or in tea form. You could also try some aromatherapy using lavender.
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Chiropractic Clinic continued If you are still having difficulty falling asleep because of the pain and discomfort or if you still wake up with worse pain, you may visit Back Doctor Chiropractic Clinic in Chester or St. Asaph. Chiropractic is not only known to treat the cause of the disease, but it is also known to improve the quality of sleep.
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Dyserth Community Council Withdrawal of School Children’s Subsidised Bus Service: The Community Council received a number of complaints, in relation to the withdrawal of the subsidised bus service for school children travelling from Dyserth to Prestatyn. The Dyserth Council were concerned that the area deemed a ‘safe route’ (by Denbighshire County Council) through Weavers Lane, was not particularly safe, especially the traffic concerns during the morning and afternoon periods, when the children would be walking. The Council wrote to the Chief Executive of Denbighshire, asking the following questions: (1) Why was there no consultation in relation to the withdrawal of bus subsidy (2) the criteria used and reasons for Weavers Lane being declared a safe route (3) increased number of vehicles outside the Prestatyn School, which has created an extremely dangerous road (4) to consider re-instating the bus subsidy. The Chief Executive had replied in the following terms: ‘The speed limit on Weavers Lane is 30mph. Vehicle speeds observed on site were well below 30 mph. Although there is no footway for part of the route along Weavers Lane, visibility for pedestrians is good and there are step off points available. The traffic volume and flows at the site are very low (as Weavers Lane leads to a dead-end) and not sufficient to present an unacceptable hazard to pupils walking the route. There have been no recorded injury accidents along Weavers Lane in past 5 years. It is accepted that the re-classification of this route will possibly lead to a small increase in vehicles dropping off and picking up at Prestatyn High School. It is also important to note that where a child is not eligible for free transport there is not necessarily an expectation for that child to walk the route. It is simply transferring responsibility for getting them to school back to the parent and not the Local Authority as it is less than 3 miles from Home to Secondary School. This may be that the parent drives them, arranges alternative transport or accompanies them on the route. All of these are sufficient options as stated in the Learner Travel Measure. In the current fiscal climate, the Denbighshire Council cannot continue to subsidise what is a parental responsibility. The Community Council are still concerned in relation to the ‘safe route’ and have requested a site meeting with the County Road Safety Engineer, to discuss the Council’s issues. New Christmas Lights: The Council wish to thank the 55 residents who took the time to complete the questionnaire in relation to the Christmas lights. There were a number of votes for all the four options. However, and unfortunately, the Council were advised by the Denbighshire County Council lighting department, that following an inspection of the lights, 9 were faulty. The quotation for repair from Denbighshire was £1,367.00. There were originally 17 lights along the lampposts in the High Street, this was reduced last year to 15, due to two faulty ones, and this year would have been under 10 - as sections would have been utilised to repair the 9 faulty lights. As you can imagine, the Council were now in a predicament. From the questionnaire, the residents will re-call that the options related to outright purchase, at a cost of over £4,262.00, or a three year lease at £1,545.00 each year. After discussion, it was agreed that the best option, would be to purchase outright. However, Councillor James Williams negotiated with the Company, and was able to reduce the price to £4,108.00.
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Afon Ffyddion (River): Following complaints in relation to the weir structures in the Afon Ffyddion. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) have inspected the area, and provided the following report. ‘The area of the river has been inspected, and whilst there were a number of small stones which had been erected across the channel, it was the view that these stones and cobble features would be washed away during higher river flow’ NRW further advised, that they undertake routine and periodic inspections of the river and key structures along its course. The Community Council have further written to NRW asking them to clear a mattress that has been deposited in the river, and that the tall weeds and growth are cut in a number of areas, which could affect the river flow in a severe rainfall - between the bridge near to St Bridget’s Parish Church, to the bridge near Voel Coaches. Various Concerns Taken Forward by the Community Council: Over the past few months, there have been a number of concerns brought to the attention of the Council, by both Councillors and residents, as follows: (a) a site meeting in Dyserth High Street. Councillors’ David Jones and Peter Owen attended, together with an Officer from Denbighshire Highways. It has been agreed that a number of kerbstones will be replaced and re-adjusted (b) the footpath that runs from the Old School House - following complaints in relation to overhanging branches, whereby walkers were concerned for their safety; the County Footpath Officer, had advised the Council of the following: ‘The Officer will be writing to the various owners on either side of the path, requesting that any overhanging vegetation growing from their property is cut back from the footpath’ (c) The footpath from Maes Esgob to the main road. At the beginning of the path there is a slight slope which makes it slippery. The area is also overgrown, and requires an anti-skid surface be placed in the area, together with the cutting of undergrowth (d) A new bus sign is required near Pendre Farm (e) Trees in Maes Glas that require either cutting down or trimming (f) The grass cutting that now occurs twice a year. Concerns and complaints have been received that the grass in the play areas was too long, together with the area around the bench seat on Upper Cwm Road. The grass in this area has apparently not been cut for at least 18 months (g) In the dip on Newmarket / Trelawnyd Road – Near the MOT garage. This area has been subject to work by the County Council previously, in relation to water crossing the road. However, more recently the Water Board have also completed some work, and now there is a hole in the road, which has not been attended to after the completion of the work. There is also a continuous water leakage on the entrance side to the garage, which has resulted in flowing water 24/7, which will be dangerous when the winter sets in. Speed Checks on Newmarket Road: PCSO Rebecca Evans advised the Council that the ‘Go Safe’ team have conducted a second speed survey in the area of Newmarket Road, and having analysed the results, a decision has been made to make the area a ‘live site’ This will entail speed enforcement action being taken.
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Planning Applications: The Community Council reports do not provide details in relation to planning observations, as this would take up to much space, and generally relate to residential planning. However, all comments made by the Council can be viewed in the Minutes, which are published on the Council web site (web site address below). Whilst the following planning application is not within the area of Dyserth Council, the Council Members felt that it was important to make comments, due to the potential of a high percentage of touring caravans that will travel through Dyserth. The planning application relates to the following: Planning Application number: 42/2015/0662, for the change of use of agricultural land to touring caravan site for up to 365 touring caravans currently used in association with a caravan club exemptions, at Four Winds Farm, Ffordd Ffynnon, Prestatyn. Comments by Council: The Dyserth Community Council wish to register their concerns in relation to this planning application. In particular, that if granted in full, the prospect of a high number of vehicles out of the 365 touring caravans, as stated in the planning application, will travel through Dyserth - is a serious concern. It has to be assumed that the majority of users of the caravan site will travel along the A55, and subsequently along the A5151, reaching the already congested Dyserth High Street and then the B5199 Waterfall Road. Apart from the narrow High Street, the Waterfall road, which carries a weight limit, is not exactly suitable due to the gradient aspect, which during the winter and wet conditions, can be a lethal road to travel, especially towing a caravan. The hump type bridge near to St. Bridget’s Church on the B5199, will also be difficult for the larger caravans to negotiate. Cae Ffyddion Site Development Brief In the last edition of the Dyserth Times, the report referred to the Cae Ffyddion Site Development Brief. The Community Council have past the following comments to the Denbighshire County Council, in relation to the consultation: (1) Archaeology Report and if necessary a ‘watching brief’ (2) Protected Species Assessment (3) Mineral Extraction / Mining site reports (4) Flood Risk Assessment (5) The site is overlooked by the Clwydian Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (6) Visual impact of the development (7) High density of properties suggested, which would create an overdevelopment of the site (8) Effect of the development on the character of the neighbourhood (9) Public Footpaths / Rights of Way (10) Access and road safety (11) Additional traffic in Dyserth High Street. The High Street is presently difficult to negotiate (12) Concern is expressed in relation to the present shortage of General Practitioner Doctor in post, within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, across North Wales. It has been reported in the media, that the shortage will take many years to reach the Doctor capacity required. Donations and Financial Assistance: The Community Council have provided the following financial assistance: Dyserth Bowling Club (towards improvement work at the Bowling Green & Running costs) £200.00 / Dyserth Times (towards printing costs) £150.00 / Llangollen International Eisteddfod £100.00 / St. Kentigern Hospice, St. Asaph £1,000.00. R. Phillip Parry, Clerk & Financial Officer to Dyserth Community Council Tel; 01352 720547E-mail: dyserth.council@btinternet.com Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.org.uk
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Dyserth Junior Football Club - Press Release No.48 – 15th November 2015 All our teams are now busy playing league and cup matches, including cup matches in the North Wales Coast Cup for our older teams. The NWCFA organise cup matches at age groups u12, u14s and u16s and our own u16s won their 2 nd round game recently at home to Llysfaen in a close game which finished 3-2 to Dyserth. They were drawn away to Barmouth in the 3rd round to be played on 21st November so the match will have taken place by the time you read this article. They could not travel further for a cup match as Barmouth is on the extremity of the boundary covered by the NWCFA. In view of the travel distance a coach from Voel’s will have taken them to play their match and hopefully with a little luck a successful conclusion.
With the clocks having moved back an hour recently training has moved to our winter venues at Rhyl and St Asaph Leisure Centres although a couple of our younger teams are making use of the MUGA (Multi use games area) in Dyserth. (See times below). Some of our goalkeepers attended the Just4Keepers course at half-term at Colwyn Leisure Centre. As a club we sponsor this specialised training to help to bring on our keepers as it is difficult to give time to one or two players in your squad unless you have a few more volunteer coaches. Recently we have managed to put a few of our new coaches onto Football Leaders and First Aid Courses to help them with looking after their teams. These require a refresher course after 3 years to maintain the qualification. Currently the Leaders course requires attendance over 2 days, usually successive Sundays, but this will be changing early in the New Year. Attendance will now only be required for only 1 day at a particular venue but will be supplemented by online tuition prior to the day. This is to make it easier for volunteers to undertake this course. Unfortunately the cost is increasing from £40 to £75 but the Community Chest can help with providing funds for these expenses in the form of a grant which we apply for each year. Our Annual Fundraiser was held on 14th November at our village Community Hall. It was a great night and everybody thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We had great food, a few games and a raffle and some fantastic music from our band for the night, ‘Wilbur Milton’, who also performed at our fundraiser last year. This year we had nearly £1000 worth of prizes donated for the event from a long list of donors, which are too numerous to list here, but thanks to all of them for their generosity. We raised nearly £900 which will go towards supporting our teams in various ways. Winter training times are as follows; Tuesday 5.15pm-u8s at Dyserth, Tuesday 7.30pm-u15s & u16s at Rhyl Leisure Centre, Wednesday 6.30pm–u6s at Dyserth, Thursday 7.30pm–u13s & u14s at Rhyl Leisure Centre, Friday 6.30pm–u7s, u9s & u10s at St Asaph Leisure Centre. For more information contact the club. Club information is posted on our Facebook page at www.facebook/dyserthjuniorfootballclub Club committee members Chairperson –Glenn Jones, Tel. 01745 571346 Secretary –Peter Winney, Tel.07748 374999 Treasurer -David Griffith, Tel..01745 570659 Welfare –David Salsbury Tel.01745 571591
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Ysgol Hiraddug The school has just completed a very successful Estyn Inspection and everyone was very pleased with the outcomes. The full report is on the Estyn Website (from December 1st) Ysgol Hiraddug has been chosen as a national Lead Creative School. The award which is sponsored by the Arts Council of Wales, will be used to fund a projects based upon local myths and legends. Over the next two years the children will be involved in a range of activities including story writing, filming, music, art and drama. A large number of children and teachers from across North Wales visited Ysgol Hiraddug in our role as the North Wales Training Centre for the HWB+ Digital Learning Platform on behalf of the Welsh Assembly Government. This provided a tremendous opportunity to develop the expertise in IT of our own children and support other children across the four counties. Our Year 6 visit to Snowdonia went well. The children visited The Llecwedd Slate Caverns, Beddgelert, Harlech Castle and Mount Snowdon. A wide range of inter-house and inter-school activities have been taking place including: choir, gardening club, rugby, football and netball. The winning house in our cross country competition this year was Gwynedd. A range of Christmas activities have been planned: the Junior Production “Angels up High” will be on Wednesday 9th December and Thursday 10th December at 6.30pm, the Christmas fair will be on Friday 11th December at 6.00pm Hiraddug Playgroup meet at the school every morning (for children aged 2 and a half+) Contact Aunty Helen for further details (tel 07736256499) If your child is three years old, you may apply on line for a place in the nursery for next September. (Denbighshire Schools Admissions) If you would like to look around the school please ring the school office to make an appointment (570467) Could I thank all members of the community for their continuing support and encouragement. Gary Hulson (Head teacher)
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).
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SUDOKU SOLVED
DYSERTH COMMUNITY LIBRARY Paterson Hall, High Street, Dyserth Open Wednesday Mornings 09.30 to Noon Books to suit all tastes.
Call in and browse our selection of books and if you can’t find something to suit, let us know and we’ll try to get what you want.
The Dyserth Wednesday Lunch Club
on first Wednesday of every month 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
louise schrempft ceramic artist
studio gallery open commissions taken tuition available 01745 570360
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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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All types of locks supplied, fitted, opened and repaired Rhuddlan 01745 590192 Mobile: 07928 212293
tranquility beauty room THE OLD BANK, HIGH STREET, DYSERTH. Manicures, Pedicures, Waxing and other treatments available. Phone: 01745 571623 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 Angela (group leader) on 07867797701 or Caroline on 0776163861 or come along – all welcome!!
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The Armistice Service led by the Rev’d David Salsbury, took place at the Cenotaph on Sunday, 8th November.
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Colin’s Prize Crossword. First correct Cryptic Crossword entry out of the hat wins £10. Send your entry to me at my address on Page 2 of the Dyserth Times.
GOOD LUCK!
Thank you again to Rev’d Colin Richards for supplying the crosswords
CRYPTIC ACROSS 7 Extra layer for the animal without a head start (8) 8 Plainly apparent above trumps with no bottoms (5) 10 Jobless in Yorkshire (4) 11 Pebble in Arkansas (6,4) 12 Noisy board game? (6) 13 No need to look up for this, though in London it’s 135 metres! (3,5) 14 Dangerous place for a moderate to be (6,2,3,4) 18 Foolishly I can roam tube (8) 21 Small record (6) 23 Sweetheart uses RNLI fridge (4,6) 24 Towards what is found in the Mount of Olives (4) 25 Nasty night reveals ancient parliament (5) 26 Des returns about little chap who is sewn up (8)
DOWN 1 Idol Gail traded for some flowers (8) 2 Obama, ’e’s a primitive being (6) 3 A gun loaded when theologian is absent is not digital (8) 4 A style of tribute constructed in New York (6,2,7) 5 A rover, he maybe will listen in to others’ conversations (8) 6 Possibly hundreds here in children’s group (6) 9 Chimney blew away they say (4) 15 Defunct shipping company has a target date it must meet (8) Continued on next page.
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Wetness when I hum ditty when the head has left (8) Fitness for fresh pet audit (8) Burning! Get off! (6) Root cause of icy cloud (4) Endlessly bad, it’s nothing really (6 General Knowledge
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French policeman (8) Small bird (5) Fresh water fish (4) Revealing information (10) Winged insect (6) Indiscriminate killing of a large number of people (8) Major row over nothing (1,5,2,1,6) The decimal part of a logarithm (8) Set into the surface in a decorative pattern (6) Senior Anglican clergyman (10) Defensive lake surrounding a castle (4) Consider (5) Semi-transparent resin extracted from certain African trees (8)
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Lack of good looks (8) Eat (6) Indulge in semi-wakeful fantasy (8) Location of gaming machines (9,6) Aubergine based Greek dish (8) Reflecting surface (6) In addition (4) Perform more spectacularly than another person (8) Integral (anag) (8) Protesting vigorously about something (2,2,4) Brief to the point of rudeness (6) Went quickly (4) Clear and transparent (6)
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DYSERTH BOWLING CLUB-END OF SEASON REPORT OCTOBER 2015 Congratulations to all members of Dyserth Bowling Club together with the captains and officials for a most successful season. A number of members helped to enhance Dyserth's reputation in the various League Merit competitions. All teams were particularly successful in their Leagues. In the Clwydian Ladies' Midweek League under the leadership of Carol Barrodale, Dyserth finished a creditable 6th place winning thirteen of the twenty- two games played. In the North Wales Coastal League, Dyserth, captained by Hefin Cunnah, managed to retain their ' B' Division status by winning their last game against Eirias - eleven games to one. Finishing in third place in the Vale of Clwyd Mid-week League 'A' Division, captained by Nick Evans, Dyserth A won 10 of the 18 games played. The B team, under Dave Jagger's leadership in the 'C' Division, won 10 of the 16 games played, ending up fourth place in their particular League. Congratulations to Dyserth A in the Clwydian Senior Citizens' League, under Ann Hindle's captaincy, the team was promoted to the 'A' Division for the 2016 season. They succeeded in 18 of the 24 games played and also won the League Cup. Not to be outdone, the B team also won promotion from the 'D' Division to the 'C'. Out of the 24 games played they lost only 5 with 1 game ending up as a draw. They also finished runners up in the League Cup. All this under the captaincy of Alan Jones. D.J.
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Thank you to our advertisers for supporting and enabling this magazine to continue. If you are reading this and are a business, or know someone who has a business, then this magazine reaches over 1200 residential and business premises. Christmas Quiz Answers. 1, 26th December. 2, Jacob Marley, 3, Holiday Inn, 4, Ladies dancing, 5, Comet, Cupid, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Donner, Blitzen. 6, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. 7, The Nightmare before Christmas. 8, White. 9, Clarence (Oddbody). 10, Balthasar, Melchoir, Casper. 11, Hogmanay. 12, Christmas cracker. 13, Dr Zeus. 14, Panettone. 15, six. 16, Norway 17, Cornwall. 18, Buttons. 19, Charles Babbage. 20, Sam Bailey.
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WHAT’S ON Horeb URC Dates Wed. 2nd Dec. 12.30pm
Community Christmas Lunch
Sunday 6th Dec. at 3.30pm.
Cytûn Christingle Service
Saturday 12th Dec. 11.30am 2.30pm Sunday 20th Dec. 9.30am
Christmas Fair
Christmas Eve. 4.30pm
Candlelight Carol Service
Christmas Day 10.00am
Christmas Day Service
St Bridget’s Friday 11th Dec.
Quiz night in the Church Hall
Sunday, 21st of Dec.
Christmas Festival Service
Roger Peter’s traditional “At Home” will be after church Midnight Mass and Blessing of the Crib.
Christmas Eve. Sunday, 27th Dec. New Years Day - 11.00am
The Feast of the Holy Family. 10.00am Group Eucharist followed by seasonal refreshments. Holy Eucharist.
Cwm Sat. Dec. 5th - from 10:30-12.00 noon Sun. 20th Dec. 6.00pm
Christmas Coffee Morning Carol Service.
Dyserth Community Hall Sat. 11.00am - 3.00pm
Christmas Party
MP and AM’s Surgery Dates Dr James Davis MP If you have an issue to discuss you can come and see me at one of my regular advice sessions. My surgeries are generally appointment only to ensure sufficient time can be provided to each constituent. Tel: 01745 583270 http://www.jamesdaviesmp.co.uk/ Please note that most issues can be dealt with more quickly by email, telephone or letter, avoiding the need for an appointment. Ann Jones AM - Surgery Dates - Please see Page 8. 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 Member of Parliament: Assembly Member: County Councillor Dyserth: County Councillor Tremeirchion: Dyserth Community Council: Tremeirchion, Cwm & Waen Community Council: Quarry House Surgery: Community Police: Crime Stoppers Childline
Dr James Davies: 01745 583270 Ann Jones Constituency Office 01745 332813 Peter Owen 01745 590548 Barbara Smith 01745 571794 Phillip Parry—01352 720547
Ysgol Hiraddug: School Office: After School Club: Playgroup Staff:
Gary Hulson, Head Teacher 01745 570467 0778 949 5160 Aunty Helen—07736256499
Ti a Fi (Parent & Toddler Group) Beavers, Cubs & Scouts: (Held at The Odyn, Rhuddlan) Karate Club: Junior Church Groups: Dyserth Junior Football Club: Thesps
Clerk to the Council Ann Davies 01745 560327 Reception 01745 572968 PCSO 3473 Richard Williams 07557 846847 0800 555 111 0800 1111
Young People’s Groups: Term Time on Tuesday and Thursday Mornings Angela 07867797701 Caroline 0776163861 Carol Boyton 01745 591702 Shirley Smith 01745 342798 See individual Churches. Secretary – Peter Winney, Tel.07748 374999 Vania Tong - 01745 856246 Dyserth Community Groups:
Dyserth Times: Dyserth Environmental Group: Dyserth & District field Club: NSPCC Fund Raising Group: Tuesday Morning Group: Dyserth Women’s Institute: Dyserth Craft Group
Editor—Richard Walliker 01745 571083 Jackie Parry, Secretary 01745 571956 David Richards, 01745 570625 Joyce Marshall. 01492 582152 Margaret Blott, Secretary 01745 570913 Mrs Anne Sanderson President 01745 859526 Elaine Jones, Secretary 01745 852829 Estella Griffith 01745 570659 Health & Sports Groups:
Bowls Club: Line Dancing:
Alan Jones 01745 853557 Dorothy Evans, 01745 888833 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, Diana Baxter 01745 570261 Eglwys Bresbyteraidd: Horeb Chapel, High Street, Dyserth Dyserth United Reformed Church: Minister: Revd. David Salsbury 01745 571591 Community Hall, Cwm Road: Paterson Hall, High Street: St. Bridget’s Hall, Waterfall Rd: Old School Hall, Cwm
Venues for Hire: Bookings, Linda Platt - 01745 571590 Bookings, Barbara Tebbutt 01745 570793 Bookings, Denis Byrom 01745571239 Bookings, Diana Baxter 01745 570261
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