Village Football
Dyserth Tornadoes, Dyserth Junior football club's (DJFC) under 13s team have much to celebrate at the end of the 22/23 season having achieved second place in the Rhyl & District junior league after a tremendous campaign that saw the Tornadoes losing by a point to local rivals NFA in the final nail biting game of the season. However the Tornadoes bounced back the following week by beating NFA on penalties in a thriller of a game which saw the Tornadoes crowned as winners of the Rhyl and District Junior League knockout cup. This tremendous achievement, which has been a long time in the making means the cup will soon be displayed in the village for all to see.
The fantastic performance of the team on the pitch comes as a result not only from the hard work, reliance and determination of the players, and support of the parents, but primarily comes as a result of the commitment offered every game and every training session by head coach Des Martin. Des's efforts for team and the wider DJFC family has not gone unnoticed and Des recently received an award from the Community Council for his ten years of unwavering dedication and commitment to DJFC. The success of the team is testament not only to Des but also his right hand man Ste Wood, who like Des, is committed to making sure the team are ready for every game they face. Thanks Des and Ste.
There is much for the Tornadoes to look forward to next season with football and fitness training commencing again in July; and also a number of summer friendly games already arranged that will hopefully enable the team to emulate this seasons success when the league campaign for 23/24 starts in late August as the U13s move to become the U14s.
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DJFC's U10’s had a busy season playing non competitive 7v7 football which involved some tournaments in the last few months including a visit to Lytham St Anne’s and Buckley FC. They are all improving every week and enjoy the experience of playing as part of a team for Dyserth.
Next season we will also be welcoming a new team who will play in the U10’s age group, taking the total number of teams to 3 and counting
The DJFC family would like to thank the Community Council who have provided funding for equipment storage facilities, the provision of a line marker and new nets, which for the latter will support the U14’s who will be playing on the 11 a side on the full pitch next season. DJFC would also like to thank our very generous kit sponsors, Coast Containers of Dyserth who sponsor the U14’s. Mountview Cars who sponsor next seasons U11’s and Thorncliffes who will sponsor our new U10’s for next season.
More support for DJFC is always welcome at home and away games and it would be great to see more village fans cheering the teams on. We have plans to potentially expand our facilities in the village to grow the football club further to include more teams of all ages so please get in touch if you’d like to help out or start a team of your own. Full support & training will be provided. Also if you would like to be involved in the running of the club or wish to help to fund the continued success of DJFC please contact via email on dyserthjfc@yahoo.com.
Also, 1 final note for our dog owners. Please, please, please ensure you pick up your dogs mess whilst walking around Dyserth, but in particular on the field where not only the football club, but also the community in general spend a lot of time playing various sports during these warm summer months on the field. It’s extremely important that there isn’t dog mess left on the field so please continue to be responsible dog owners and pick up your dogs mess.
Enjoy the summer
Dyserth JFC
I’ve been asked to include Congratulations to Dyserth’s Oldest Resident Billy Roberts
Who will be 95 in September.
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From my Archives
Dyserth Police Station
Saturday 17th August 1940
P.C. No. 34, Cecil Jones
Starting at 09.30. He gives a list of his whereabouts every hour and these remarks:-
“Engaged at the Police Station during the early part of the morning. Patrolled upper and lower Dyserth during the latter part of the morning and called at the Banks respecting advertisements likely to be found on Bank of England notes.
Patrolled Meliden and Bodrhyddan districts during the afternoon and also visited Talargoch Mines respecting complaints of damage.
Visited the Bodunig Inn, Dyserth at 7.50 p.m., the Cross Keys Inn, Dyserth at 8.20 p.m. and found all in order.
Patrolled Dyserth and Meliden during the early part of the evening. Engaged on ARP duties and patrolled upper and lower Dyserth during the latter part of the evening.
Visited Dyserth Limeworks at 12.40 a.m. and found all in order.”
He finished at 1 a.m. on Sunday and started again at 10 a.m. (until midnight).
I don’t know if this was the police station in 1940. PJR
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Cecil Jones, Date unknown Dyserth Police Station, Thomas Avenue c 1950
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Council
Community Award
Following the Public Notices seeking nominations for a Community Award from residents, the Council received two, namely Pat Johnson and Derek (Dez) Martin. The aim of presenting an award is to promote pride and give recognition to those who have made a significant contribution within the community as something to be valued. The presentation of the award will provide an opportunity to increase awareness of the people - who voluntarily and selflessly work to improve and enhance the lives of people in the Dyserth Community Council area - and to allow that work to be celebrated.
Pat Johnson: Included in Pat’s nominations from residents, one was from the Denbighshire Street Scene operatives. There were many complementary words expressed in Pat’s nominations, and included: “this lady is fantastic” “she is a wonderful person” “has a heart of gold” “she spends hours litter picking even during adverse weather” “she is such an upstanding member of the community” “she is a true Dyserth treasure”.
The Chair of Dyserth Community Council Councillor David Parry stated the following:
“Pat and Dez - on behalf of the Dyserth Community Council, together with the residents of the area, I congratulate you both on your achievements - and with a really big thank you, please accept these framed certificates, flowers and vouchers as recognition of your dedicated service to this community”.
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Dyserth Community
Cynghor Cymunedol Dyserth
Pat Johnson receiving her Certificate & flowers from Cllr David Parry
Derek (Dez) Martin: Included in Dez’s nominations, he has made a substantial contribution over the past 10 years throughout his continued dedication and tireless determination to support young children to develop their interest, their fitness and commitment to playing football. Dez dedicates his time each week by passing on his knowledge his coaching skills and also for arranging various tournaments. Currently Dez is coaching the Dyserth Tornado’s – who are made up of 16 boys who play in the Football Association of Wales league. Dez is seen as a role model to these young footballers.
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Dez Martin with his Dyserth Junior Footballers and others
Reported Criminal Offences in Dyserth:
The following criminal offences have been reported to the North Wales Police; that have occurred within the Community Council area:
2 x Other crime / 2 x Public Order / 3 x Violence
2 x Anti-social behaviour / 2 x Burglary / 1 x Other theft / 1 x Public order / 1 x Violence
Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair of Council:
Councillor David Parry was appointed as Chair of Dyserth Community Council for the year 2023 / 2024, with Councillor Allan Pennington appointed as Council Vice Chair. County Councillor David Williams:
County Councillor David Williams advised Members in relation to the following:
(1) Request received from Dyserth Waterfall Committee seeking that the Public Conveniences are opened for the Bank holiday in late May. The conveniences were opened for the Easter holiday period and thereafter closed. Councillor Williams to consult with the County as to why the conveniences were closed. The County Council have confirmed, that the public toilets at the Waterfall lo cation will remain open during the weekends all year
(2) In the process of arranging a meeting with a Welsh Government Minister in relation to a traffic safety scheme at the junction to the Thorncliffe and other businesses junction.
(3) Pot holes at entrance to the Waterfall car park. The Clerk advised that the County had been asked to fill in on two occasions; Reports had been received back stating that the pot holes had been filled, whereby they had not
(4) Outstanding request to Denbighshire for a hedge protruding into the B5119 Waterfall Hill road. The County have previously stated that the hedge has been placed in the maintenance contact, but it appears it has not been
(5) Further dangerous and uncovered shaft found in area to previously reported shaft. Whilst the area of the open shafts the County have placed warning signs and fencing, discussion continues with the landowners agents
(6) Concern with grass cutting in the area of Maes Glas. The cut grass has been left in situ with the actual grass cutting not up to a reasonable standard. The County have acknowledged that there are concerns with the contractor –whose contract will cease this financial year.
Dyserth Councillors discussed the following with Councillor Williams:
(1) Pot holes at entrance to Waterfall Car Park. Now completed
(2) General litter on the verges in the area of the bends on B5119 Old Dyserth Road. The County Street Scene advise, that the road was recently closed to facilitate a litter pick
(3) Gwelfor Park: Number of overgrown trees with one particular large tree whereby the roots are lifting up the pavement
(4) Gwelfor Park: The edging on the wall is breaking away.
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Concerns Reported To Denbighshire County Council:
(1) A547 Road near Voel Coaches: Concern with large conifer trees. Report received from Denbighshire advising that the area has been inspected, the trees are on private land whereby the property owner will be asked to reduce the obstruction
(2) Fly tipping at entrance to James Park. The County removed the fly tipping within a few hours following the report being received
(3) General litter on the verges in the area of the bends on B5119 Old Dyserth Road
(4) Fly tipping in private access area – off Dyserth High Street (Mattress which was visible from public area)
(5) Reported a damaged wooden step – just below the Dyserth to Prestatyn Walkway (SSSI field and under bridge – photograph provided)
(6) Request to cut undergrowth on pubic footpath known locally as Kitch Katch (between Bron Deg and Lower Foel Road)
(7) Barbed wire erected on fence running alongside a public footpath in the area of Carreg Heilin Lane. The County Footpath Officer will be contacting the property owner
(8) Public footpath above Dyserth Waterfall. Request to County to clear overgrowth. (Dyserth Environmental Group have part cleared to pathway)
Planning Applications:
The following planning applications have been commented upon by the Community Council:
(1) Application number: 42/2023/0266 – for removal of existing conservatory and balcony to rear and erection of single-story flat roof extension with roof top balcony area above and associated works, at 18 Clwyd Avenue, Dyserth
(2) Application number: 42/2023/0279 – for the conversion and alteration of outbuilding to form one holiday accommodation unit including the erection of extension to form garage for adjacent property, connection to existing septic tank and associated works, at outbuilding at Bron Berllan Isaf Hiraddug Road, Dyserth
(3) Application number: 42/2023/0351 – for erection of extensions and alterations to dwelling, demolition of existing detached garage and erection of replacement garage, alterations to existing access and associated works, at Risca, Ffordd Ffynnon, Dyserth.
Planning Decisions:
The following planning decisions have been received from Denbighshire County Council:
(1) Application number: 42/2022/0189 – for erection of a single storey extension to read of dwelling and associated works. Grant
(2) Application number: 42/2022/1000 – for erection of single storey extension and other work, at Inglewood, Ffordd Trelawnyd, Dyserth. Grant.
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Applications for Financial Support and Donations:
The Community Council have provided the following financial assistance: £420.00 –Dyserth Junior Football Club – towards end of season trophies / £100.00 - Royal National Lifeboat Institution (Rhyl) – towards prize monies for the Annual Duck Race to be held in Dyserth.
R. Phillip Parry, Clerk & Financial Officer to Dyserth Community Council
Tel: 01352 720547
E-mail: clerk@dyserthcouncil.wales
Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.wales
There is ever increasing publicity regarding the new 20mph speed limits to be introduced across all counties in Wales from September 17 this year.
These new regulations have been introduced by the Welsh Assembly and unfortunately individual councils have no authority to tailor them to their own situations or their perceived needs. Although the substantial costs of this edict are being paid for by Welsh government, the substantial task of altering all signage in Denbighshire by the deadline is that of our highways department.
With a very few exceptions – and none in our locality – all current 30mph limits in Denbighshire will be reduced to 20mph. 40mph zones will remain at 40, and of course current 20mph zones near schools etc will remain at 20.
Whereas I think all areas of Dyserth will maybe benefit from a lower speed limit, making it easier to police and enforce in our village, as in so many areas it really is not safe for traffic to travel at 30 or 35 mph as so many currently do within the law. However, I and many other fellow councillors and residents with whom I have spoken would have much preferred Cardiff to have liaised with and listened to individual councils about where and where not 20mph would be a suitable limit.
So we will soon have Meliden dip reduced from an already painfully slow 30mph down to 20! Likewise, many other areas in our locality where 30 is already a slow enough limit will, in my opinion unnecessarily, be reduced to 20. But such is the law that is being introduced this Autumn!
One matter that seems to be an increasing problem is rising water on the surface of Foel road and the mysterious waterlogging of gardens on at least two properties on Lower Foel road. Council investigations prove that it is not mains water, nor is it foul drainage water. So far the cause of this cannot be found, but investigations are ongoing and the problem will be monitored by residents and the County Council. David.
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David Gwyn Williams
Horeb United Reformed Church - Eglwys Unedig Diwygiedig Horeb
An update from Allan Morgan
The continuing story of how Horeb has moved 'back towards its 'new normal'.
Yes, I know that much of this doesn't change BUT if this is needed to let it be known that we're still alive and kicking - then so be it - and it applies to all of you out there no just to Horeb members.
Son of Food Co-op - Well, as I have reported since the very start of this venture, the 'Usual Suspects' continue to turn up - so we must be doing something right. BUT - as I wrote earlier as a reminder to all readers; this is not in any way a 'closed shop' - it is open to all on Wednesdays (10.00 to 12.00. Tea / coffee / biscuits / cakes (occasionally) are provided; the cost being covered by donation. A relaxing time in good company with tea/coffee made to order and if it doesn't suitwe'll show you where the Lincat and kettle are.
Community Lunches - still up and running and the cooker is behaving well (again our thanks to the Community Council. for their help and patience. Please remember this is a Community Event - all are welcome; and offers of help or any suggestions of changes particularly if they lead to improvements will be very gratefully received.
A Celebration
Back in 1986, Horeb had a problem. One of the Church Officers had decided to call kit a day and so the Church was without a treasurer. As there was no one actually champing at the bit to take the job on, Mrs Barbara Jones was persuaded to take the post temporarily. I suppose that at some stage she must have realised that 'temporary' was stretching a little but ...
... on Sunday June 25th Barbara finally retired from the role of Horeb Treasurer after some 37 years.
Her service was recognised at the Horeb A.G.M. on the 25th and as a token of our appreciation an 'afternoon tea' was held in the Paterson Hall after the meeting.
Barbara is shown above and some of her friends can be seen on the next page, having just about finished their tea.
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Glanrafon 'Open Garden'
David and Pauline Wilson 'opened' their garden to visitors on July 4th and although the weather wasn't brilliant it did at least remain dry. The 36 Horeb members / friends / and some just plain curious who attended were not disappointed. The garden was a joy to behold - plenty of spots where you could simply sit and enjoy (and possibly eat your picnic if you were so prepared) and of course visit -
Dave Wilson's Flower Stall - He's back, and as usual it's well worth a visit.
Dave's Flower Stall, which he runs at this time of year, is open for business againProceeds to Horeb Church funds. So, unless you are willing to miss out, find your way to Glanrafon down Pandy Lane and take a look; many of Dave's plants are not at all 'ordinary' so bring take plenty of cash / a cheque book and be prepared to be carrying more than you came with on the way home.
So what is back to Normal Thankfully, life at Horeb is returning to near normalso to repeat -
• Services every week [Sundays (10.30 to 11.30)] and enjoy social time with tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards.
• Service is available 'live' to all on Zoom on a Sunday morning and available on Facebook from Sunday afternoon.
DETAILS Zoom (meeting id 923 732 5176 password 3fHEG9)
Facebook (Horeb United Reformed Church Zoom Services, Dyserth) at any time
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Afternoon tea for Barbara in Patterson Hall
We are continuing, for our members who are still unable to attend for Sunday Worship or manage Zoom, to send CONTACT by e-mail. Issued every week, this is a brief Service in print produced by Rev. Colin Richards whose 'thoughts' are well worth a read. Colin, despite his deteriorating eyesight has just sent his latest contribution to me for forwarding to the CONTACT group and it's worth recording that this is Number 109. In addition to CONTACT; recipients are kept up to date by a copy of the notices which are later read out at the start of the Service on Sunday Morning. If anyone reading this update would like to receive CONTACT and the Notices (including any of the back numbers) e-mail me on allandavidmorgan@gmail.com.
Ongoing 'still missing'
The Village quiz - is still at the top of my list of things to get on with. Unfortunately, dealing with this has been complicated by the illness of a close family member and all this has all become embroiled in my daughters' led plans for a family holiday to celebrate several major birthdays and anniversaries which have happened or will happen in what remains of 2023. BUT my apologies - it will happen - not just yet.
Ongoing issues
Building Maintenance Refurbishing the porch
Interior Paintwork Needs some work and is being planned
Finances - (always on the back of our minds) The Hiring of Paterson Hall and other space in Horeb is a major source of income which has still to return to a pre-Covid level and with the increase in fuel costs it is increasingly difficult to balance what hirers can afford to pay and what we need to charge to cover our costs - let alone gain some 'income'.
BUT - if anyone needs to hire some space for a club or event The Paterson Hall is still available for Hiring for several hours during the week. Indeed if anyone reading has a need or knows anyone who wishes to Hire a space, they should contact Barbara Tebbutt on 01745 570793 or me on 01745 570364.
Aware that we, in many ways, are battling for the survival of Horeb, the Elders and Members, remain determined to continue to work hard and to do our best to keep Horeb Chapel alive and well.
Finally, as usual, you know where we are, you know we will be open for worship at 10.30 a.m. every Sunday.
So, I'll sign off wishing all the best as we enjoy the oncoming Bank Holidays and, if you are thinking about joining us for worship one Sunday, you will be very welcome.
Allan Morgan (Horeb Elder)
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North East Wales National Park Designation Project
Welsh Government has commissioned Natural Resources Wales (NRW), as the Designating Authority, to evaluate the case for creating a fourth National Park in North East Wales based on the existing Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This will be considered within the existing Senedd term (2021-2026) and is the first National Park development to be considered in Wales for nearly 70 years.
NRW has established a team to lead this work which will include data and evidence gathering, and engagement with local communities and other key stakeholders.
A statutory process will be followed, and after consultation, NRW will present a recommendation to Welsh Government based on the evidence gathered. If there is sufficient evidence to demonstrate that the statutory criteria relating to Natural Beauty and opportunities for open air recreation are met, and that the area is of such national significance that National Park purposes should apply, a Designation Order will be submitted to Welsh Government. Welsh Government will then consider this and decide whether to confirm, refuse or vary the Designation Order. If confirmed, Welsh Government will establish a new National Park in North East Wales.
To find out more, please visit NRW's project information page https://bit.ly/NE-Wales
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Nature’s Corner – Cornel Nature
Give Bees a chance...
A few years ago upon my retirement, we were fortunate enough to acquire a small plot of land opposite where we live with the sole intention of creating a space for nature, something to enjoy whilst leading a life of leisure (that’ll be the day!); a wildlife garden.
The area had been unused for many years and so there was plenty of rubble and a massive amount of overgrowth that had to be removed. A huge fabric barrier that had been laid down to prevent weeds covered the whole area too; this had probably seemed a good idea to the previous owner in the beginning but alas, the dreaded weeds eventually took over again and decided to grow on top of the membrane....a true nightmare really and of course wanting to plant fruit trees and a perimeter hedge it was a necessity to rid the area of this material, so a small digger and a mate in the form of Dave Ellis to drive it were hired to do the job (in Dave’s case a cuppa now and again and a treat to a Sunday lunch!).
Once cleared a shed, donated by friends was erected and fruit trees planted, 8 in all, 3 x Apple, 2 x Pear and 3 x Cherry. A small pond approximately 7 ft x 5 ft and 2 ft at its deepest was dug with slightly raised edges, and a rockery around the pond perimeter. A few Lilies and aerating plants along with Water Hyacinth were added and other than adding a few Sticklebacks, Water Snails and tiny Froglets from a friend’s pond it was left to its own devices.
All the above work was done in March 2021 and so by the May and into June with all that disturbed ground, we were absolutely delighted to see thousands of Poppies blooming readily without even sowing a seed! You could never imagine such a variety existed, absolutely stunning.
We had sown wildflower seeds bought from Home Bargains on the advice of a friend as a medium size box of these was in the region of £2.50 and like our friend, who had not expected anything too spectacular from this mix, we were so pleasantly surprised as bloom after bloom appeared amongst the already very satisfying Poppy flowers, some of which we had certainly never seen or heard of before. Phacelia being one of the main ingredients of this mix as well as Borage, both sporting bright blue flowers which the Bees are absolutely besotted with.
I think probably that the Poppy population overshadowed many of the wildflowers in the seed mix for the first year, although to sit in the garden area for a while and listen to the humming of the bees and Hover flies was a true delight, like summer days I can remember as a kid in a meadow.
The second year, surprisingly to us came with a different swathe of colour in
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the way of far fewer Poppies as the ground was not now disturbed as extensively, but along with a respectable number of them came Phacelia, Borage, some Lungwort and Comfrey which Bees absolutely adore but need a bit of space. Also appearing were Dog Daisies, ground hugging Scarlet Pimpernel, Dead Red Nettle, plenty of Forget me not, both blue and the white which is so daintily beautiful.
By now the pond having become more naturally established contained a couple of Common Newts which had found their own way there. We introduced more Frogspawn in the March 2022 as it takes two to three years for frogs to breed from spawning, and so hopefully we will have a perpetual supply next year onwards,
Buddleias are a known must for Bees and Butterflies and quite a number of natural as well as a yellow variety have been planted and live up to their name as “Butterfly Bushes” with Bumble Bees also becoming seemingly drunk on the yellow variety sometimes before sitting out their hangovers and eventually flying off. Grasses are the biggest problem with any wildflower garden really as they will continually attempt to regain a stronghold, but by pulling out as much as possible preferably in clumps shaking the soils and getting rid, the ground becomes disturbed again and promotes Poppy growth.
The Bee hotels fitted on the side of the shed in full Sun have really come up trumps attracting dozens of solitary Bees which buzz around us, even landing on us on occasion as if to let us inspect their dapperness more closely when we enjoy a drink on the tiny sitting area created. They are almost completely unwilling to sting unless strongly antagonised by all accounts, watching them busily creating future Bees and plugging the tiny holes over the next generation is amazing, we fitted five hotels and have around 70%-hole usage
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All in all, one of the best things we’ve done for them and us, perfect for a wind down and once the hedging comprising Elder, Rowan, Hazel and of course Hawthorn is in its third or fourth year we may even get a few birds nesting in there, especially with what is a good insect food supply close to hand.
Of course a dedicated garden is not an essential requirement to enjoy these spectacles, a small or medium patch set aside among the more manicured garden even can be as productive for those we have for too long taken for granted, our Bees and Bugs.....Dave Parry.
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