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Dyserth Community Council
Cynghor Cymunedol Dyserth
Bench Seat in Memory of Councillor Margaret Williams:
Each day Cllr Margaret took a walk with her friend Joanne Topalian and her dog Wilf, this is where the three rested each day
Following the report in the last edition of the Dyserth Times to the sad passing of Councillor Margaret Williams, the Dyserth Community Council have arranged an engraved seat in memory of Margaret which is sited in the recreational area.
The Community Council thank Councillor Emyr Morris for organising and refurbishment of Margaret’s favourite seat.
Margaret’s family stated the following: Julie, Ian and myself (David) and all our family would like to formally thank Dyserth Community Council for making funds available for the wonderful renovation work undertaken to the timber bench in the King George V playing fields in memory of Margaret. We would also like to say a special thank you to Councillor Emyr Morris for all his considerable time and effort in restoring what is a most splendid and fitting tribute to our dearly departed Councillor Margaret Williams.
Reported Criminal Offences in Dyserth:
The following criminal offences have been reported to the North Wales Police; that have occurred within the Dyserth Community Council area: 4 x Anti social behaviour / 2 x Other theft / 8 x Violence & sexual offences
Councillor Vacancy:
Following the sad passing of Dyserth Community Councillor Margaret Williams and following display of public notices the Community Council have been authorised by the County Returning Officer to proceed with a co-option process. Details of the process are contained in a public notice in this edition of The Dyserth Times. The closing date for Expressions of Interest is 12 Noon on Friday 10th October, 2025.
British Red Cross (Emergency First Aid & Defibrillator Training)
The Community Council have arranged with the British Red Cross – Emergency First Aid and Defibrillator training. This will be held in Dyserth Community Hall on Tuesday 28th October, at 7.00pm. The course will last 1 ½ hours and is free to attend. Please find further details in a Public Notice contained in this edition of the Dyserth Times, including how to book a place.
Concerns Discussed With County Councillor David Williams:
1) Resident request for 30mph road painting in Weavers Lane to be re-instated, due to alleged speeding in the area
2) Resident request in relation to a Parking for ‘residents only’ sign to be reinstated in area of Maes Esgob. Apparently the sign was removed during construction work at Cysgod Y Graig housing development
3) Concern with the road marking in area of Waterfall road – near junction with A547
4) Meeting arranged in Maes Esgob to discusses a number of residents concerns
5) Blockage of culverts in Afon Ffyddion
6) Foel Road, Dyserth – wall repairs. Denbighshire County Council do not accept responsibility for the repair, whereby, the property owner has arranged a local stonemason
7) Replacing damaged waste bin
8) Grass cutting in area of Maes Glas. Resident concern that the grass cuttings are not removed. The contractor has been provided with additional information
9) Missing Residents Parking only signage in Maes Esgob. The County will not renew the signage
10) To enquire with the County in relation to the following: On the B5119 Waterfall Road near the junction with the A547 Road, County Council Highways in late August attended following further flooding, whereby over a three day period a hole was dug and filled in with a new drain cover placed. Councillor Williams to enquire with Denbighshire Highways as to the effectiveness of the work that has been completed.
Concerns Reported to Denbighshire County Council:
1) Fly tipping in area of St Asaph Road
2) Abandoned green bin at entrance to the play field area – off Dyserth High Street
3) Overhanging tree branches in area of pavement at traffic lights junction with Waterfall Road (Denbighshire County Council will issue a Section 154 notice to the property owner to remove the branches)
4) Stile at Maes Glas – difficult to negotiate. Request for kissing gate to be installed
5) Blocked culverts in area of Afon Ffyddion and near Voel Coaches. Photographs were sent to Denbighshire County Council and Natural Resources Wales. Denbighshire had replied to advise, that a request for a site meeting had been made to Natural Resources Wales.
Planning Applications:
The following applications have been commented upon by the Community Council:
1. Application number: 42/2025/0255/PO - for development of 0.07 ha of land by the erection of 1 no. dwelling (outline application - all matters reserved) – at Bod Erw Hiraddug Road, Dyserth
2. Application number: 42/2025/0356/HH - Erection of a single storey ancillary annexe building and associated works, at Mynydd A Mor, 80 Cwm Road, Dyserth.
Planning Decisions:
The following planning decisions have been notified by Denbighshire County Planning:
• Application number: 42/2025/0119/PF - Full planning application, at Land at (part garden of), 121 Cwm Road, Dyserth. Refused
• Application number: 42/2025/0118/PS - Section 73 (Removal or Variation of Condition), at Land at, Cartrefle, Ffordd Ffynnon, Dyserth - Variation of condition no. 3 of outline planning permission code no. 42/2020/0903 to allow additional time for commencement of development. Approved
• Application number: 42/2025/0255/PO – Outline Planning Permission, at Bod Erw, Hiraddug Road, Dyserth, for development of 0.07 ha of land by the erection of 1 no. dwelling (outline application - all matters reserved). Granted
• Application number: 42/2025/0250/PF - Full Planning Application, at Peter Morgan Pharmacy, The Pharmacy, High Street, Dyserth, for the erection of single storey outbuilding to rear to form consulting rooms in connection with existing pharmacy and associated works. Granted
• Application number: 42/2024/1492/HH - Householder Application at Mulberry Farm, Dyserth, for erection of single and two storey extensions to dwelling, first floor balcony, to rear landscaping and associated works. Granted
• Application number: 42/2024/1063/PO - Outline Planning Permission at Plas Llanerch, Hiraddug Road, Dyserth for development of 0.15 ha of land by the erection of 3 dwellings (outline application - all matters reserved). Granted.
Dyserth Public Conveniences:
The Dyserth Community Council have advised Denbighshire County Council that either the Community Council or a local Group will consider a Community Asset Transfer on the public conveniences, that are sited in the car park adjacent to the Waterfall. This will ensure that the conveniences remain open.
The Community Asset Transfer will require significant funding from the Community Council and possibly others, whereby, the Council will consult with the residents in due course as to the funding required, which will inevitably increase the Community Charge for each household in Dyserth.
Dyserth Kilns:
The Dyserth Kilns Public Consultation was held recently, with a bilingual on-line questionnaire and Public Exhibition held in Dyserth Community Hall - on Thursday 4th September. The Council also thank the Spar Store for allowing copies of the on-line form to be complete and left at their premises, and the Editor of The Dyserth Times for inserting a copy of the questionnaire in each copy of the recent Dyserth Times.
The bilingual questionnaires will be evaluated by an independent Company with the results provided to the Community Council in due course.
Applications for Financial Support and Donations:
The Community Council have provided the following financial assistance: £250.00Gymdeithas Cymraeg Dyserth (General grant towards meeting room hire)
R. Phillip Parry, Clerk & Financial Officer to Dyserth Community Council Tel: 01352 720547
E-mail: clerk@dyserthcouncil.wales Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.wales
The 2025 bowling season is drawing to a close and the club s teams have enjoyed a successful season.
The Vale of Clwyd League A team finished a creditable 5th in the A Division whilst the B team secured promotion to next season s C Division. The North Wales Coast League team secured promotion to next season’s A Division after a last day nailbiting win at strong favourites Bethesda.
The Ladies team secured a highly respectable third place finish in their League whilst at the time of writing the Clwydian Veterans League is still ongoing with promotion and relegation issues still to be decided.
Dyserth Bowling Club also retained the Admirals Cup, the annual challenge between Dyserth and Rhuddlan clubs and raised over £280 for Air Ambulance Wales and the Love, Hope, Strength Foundation.
We are looking for new members for 2026 from beginners to experienced bowlers.
If you’re interested contact Club Chair John Hughes-Jones - johnhughesjones@gmail.com
Quarry
explosion
- Friday 11th February 1972
On 17th February 1972 Sir Anthony Meyer (MP for Flint, West) said in Parliament:“Quarries are a very sore point in Flintshire at present. Last Friday a shattering explosion of the limestone quarry at the village of Dyserth sent huge boulders crashing through roofs and windows in the village. Three schoolchildren were injured in their classroom and a number of cars were totally destroyed. It was a miracle that no one was killed. The people of Dyserth are demanding that no further blasting be allowed at this quarry. It is certainly unthinkable that operations should be resumed there until the most thorough examination, including the most meticulous geological examination of the rock structure, has been most carefully and painstakingly completed. Even then it is, to my mind, most unlikely that the mining company will ever be able to give the people of Dyserth the kind of assurances which will set their minds at rest. Unless it can do so, I ask that all blasting operations at this quarry should cease permanently.”
In February 2020 I recorded Mrs Wenna Williams talking about the quarry explosion. The recording is on my website: www.dyserth.com/quarrying
The continuing story of what goes on at Horeb Chapel, and how we are doing our best to move forward and ‘do our bit’ as life goes on in these increasingly challenging times.
First an apology.
And an opportunity to make some positive comments about Glan Clwyd Hospital. A few weeks ago I began to feel a little odd in the ‘tummy area’; this led to lack of sleep periods of acute tiredness and a complete lack of energy. Eventually , I succumbed to pressure and called the Surgery and spoke to a Practice Nurse. This resulted in an instruction to get to get myself to A & E. So, triage, a wait of 5 hours or so, meeting with a doctor X-Ray, CT scan, and I was in a side ward with two surgeons starting treatment for some form of blockage in my alimentary canal.
As I understood it, this involved the insertion of a tube via my nose and throat to clear some of the blocked content of my stomach, in preparation for surgery. Anyway, THIS HURT MORE THAN A LITTLE. After a while, the Surgeons left with the procedure ’not completed ‘and shortly afterwards I found myself in a meeting including some more elderly / senior medical personnel who were unhappy with what was being done to me, removed the tube (HUGE RELIEF) and so began a 5 day stay in Glan Clwyd and a hope a that a non-surgical means of clearing the blockage could be found. They did – it’s shifted – I’m out and home but still very tired.
Thoughts
• The majority of the Nursing staff seemed to be of foreign extraction – what would the N.H.S. do without them.
• The staff, nurses and all the ancillary staff who cared for me were wonderful; seemed to be on the go non-stop, but always with a laugh and a smile to spare.
• The Doctors, after a few hiccups obviously got it right and for this and everything else done for me during my stay at Glan Clwyd (except the tube up my nose ), I’m extremely grateful – thankyou.
So – please accept a somewhat cut-down piece this time and any Grammatical, errors that sneak through
Secondly - Yet another very sad Event
As I wrote last time I hope that this is not going to become a regular feature of my update but …
Trefor Suddick one of our Elders and a pillar if the Church here at Horeb, died early morning of Sept 2nd
We at Horeb have all followed Trefor’s journey over the past months; his diagnosis of Sarcoma, the operation to remove a goodly piece of his leg and then the fitting of his prosthetic, coming to terms with its use. Dealing with all of this with his usual mixture of stubbornness and humour and, finally having him back preaching at Horeb and joining us in person for our Elders’ meetings.
Then, unexpectedly and suddenly he’s unwell with some sort of infection; is back in hospital … and has died.
What can one say?
Firstly, our thoughts and prayers are with Trefor’s partner. Cindy who must have been devastated by this turn of events.
To say that we as elders will miss Trefor is a complete understatement. There are too few ‘good-guys’ in the world and when one as ‘good’ as Trefor is lost the gaping hole that is left which is near impossible to fill.
Support for The staff at Shu’fat camp
Since or focus on the situation at Shu’fat leading to out ‘Strawberry Tea ‘ fundraiser, I think that many of us have followed the troubles in the Middle East with increasing apprehension as the death toll mounts.
Although we have yet to plan a major event in support, there is a pot labelled Shu’fat in Horeb’s Paterson Hall into which folk attending our various Church events are invited to deposit any loose change or whatever they wish – and this will find its was to Dr. Salim and his staff.
So if you are at a Community Lunch or Wednesday Coffee Morning
Back to Church Sunday - Held on Sun. Sept. 14th - Morning Worship led by Rev. Sally Thomas
Folk who haven’t been seen for some time invited to attend and possibly transported… … to encourage re-engagement.
A congregation of 26 attended this and the catch-up session in Paterson Hall afterwards – we hope that they will return.
So now back to normal - What’s Going On! – much trimmed.
‘Son of Food Co-op’ – Our Wednesday ‘Coffee Morning‘
Numbers – well we had17/18 and two dogs this week – lots of laughter and catching up. Attendance fluctuates but we’re NEVER FULL so – PLEASE JOIN US! It is not in any way a 'closed shop' but open to all on Wednesdays (10.00 to 12.00. Tea / coffee / biscuits / cakes (occasionally) are provided; the cost being covered by whatever you feel like putting in the pot; and if there is anything at all that warrants celebration invariably we will arrange something special – perhaps a Bacon Butty or Sausage Bap.
A relaxing time in good company with tea/coffee made to order and if it doesn't suit - we'll point you in the direction of the kitchen and you can make your own just as you like it.
Community Lunches - still up and running at Horeb on the second Tuesday of the month from 12.30 – all are welcome.
No need to book – (unless you’re bringing a coachful) - and, if you’re running late,
don’t worry you will be fed.
The menu for our lunches continues to be one that the small team of folk from Horeb (Some of the Elders plus a few friends / family) can manage i.e. a bowl of soup (a choice from 2 or three) with a bread roll and butter followed by pudding and a cup of tea/coffee or a soft drink - all for £4,00
As Head of washing up, (I seem to have been promoted) I can truthfully report that at every lunch thus far, all the dishes have been returned empty – and there have been no complaints either about the quantity of food or the choice of soups or puddings so again we must be doing something right. BUT we’re not full – so if you’re free… join us on October 14th .
Coming Soon
Harvest Sunday Sun. Oct. 5th Morning Worship led by Jennifer Jones at 10.30 a.m.
The Sunday Service is followed by Harvest Lunch (A choice of meat Hot Pots and a veggie option).
All goods donated will be taken to Tŷ Golau
So, what is now considered ‘Normal’ - I will repeat –
• Morning Worship: [Sundays (10.30 - 11.30)] and a social time with tea/coffee and biscuits afterwards.
• The service is available 'live' to all on Zoom on the Sunday morning
DETAILS Zoom (meeting id 923 732 5176 password 3fHEG9)
Weekly, a summary of ‘What’s on at Horeb’ is circulated online to keep folk in touch with hard copies available at the Sunday morning Service for those without printers.
If anyone reading this update would like to receive ‘What’s On at Horeb’ - mail me on allandavidmorgan@gmail.com and I’ll willingly add you to my list.
Horeb trying to be useful
a) Horeb’s link with Pengwern College in Rhuddlan – involved in some maintenance of Horeb ‘ground- works’ seem to have stalled as we have still been unable make contact – we’ll keep trying.
b) Tŷ Golau For many year now, Horeb has supported ‘The Night Shelter for the homeless in Rhyl’.
• Our members, when they do their weekly shopping purchase a few extra items, put them in a box in Horeb and they are delivered to Tŷ Golau every few weeks.
• The staff are grateful for the gifts and the support and the fact that we appreciate what the staff do for folk who are simply less fortunate than we – we will continue to ‘do our bit’. Goods collected from donations at Harvest Time also go to Tŷ Golau
c) We will continue our support of Christian Aid, The Leprosy Mission and North Wales Superkids
Finances - (unfortunately, always on our minds)
The Hiring of Paterson Hall and other space in Horeb
This 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'.
It is our hope that the return of the Web Site might be a help BUT – in the meantime if anyone reading this needs or knows anyone who needs to hire some space for a club or event The Paterson Hall, The Henry Gordon Room and the Sanctuary itself are 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
Allan Morgan on 01745 570364. - and leave a message if there is no response.
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, and if you are thinking about joining us for worship one Sunday, you will be very welcome.
So, I'll sign off wishing all peace, health and fulfilment as Summer continues; hoping that the weather remains good for enjoying the outdoors and that we get a little but not too much rain .
Allan Morgan (Horeb Elder)
NSPCC Dyserth
After a rather eventful A.G.M at the end of July, nearly all of the committee were voted in post for a new term of office, we thank them for all their work.
Our fundraising, mainly via the village shop has been going well and we have made about £98,000 in under 12 months. This will immensely benefit neglected and abused children in Wales; they are at the heart of all that we do. Recently, in September, we became a “pound shop” for a few days to try and clear the shop which had been overwhelmed with donations and was getting really overcrowded. The community seemed to love this opportunity for a “bargain-bag”; we took over £2000! Each item cost just £1 so now we have space for Halloween and Christmas goods and Winter clothes.
Nationally the NSPCC has had some cutbacks and is set to lose about 250 staff nationwide, though not at the front line of operations. This re-organisation means the loss of our manager who is also head of fund raising in Wales; she has been a great help and support in our Dyserth enterprise for a long time, and we sincerely wish her all the best with her future plans. Thanks to everyone who supports us in whatever way - you know who you are!
Cathie
Cornish.
Women’s Institute (WI)
Sefydliad y Merched (SyM)
Dyserth W.I. had a really successful day at Prestatyn's Classic Car Show on Bank Holiday Monday.
We had a stand on the High Street amongst the classic cars (and opposite an ice cream van) to provide us with an excellent site to try to engage with potential new members, in particular 'younger' women.
We tried to spread the word about not just our own Institute but others in the area (and further afield for holiday makers who approached us).
We spoke to many women 10 of whom showed an interest in joining W.I. It was interesting that we also had the opportunity to dispel some misconceptions:
• "No, you are not too young at 55 to join W.I.",
• "No, all the membership fees don't go to London to the detriment of the local Institute",
• "Institutes do other things apart from making jam and knitting - and you can join if you can't do either ".
It's not clear if all / any of the women who took away information about our next meeting will actually materialise, but we definitely raised the profile of the Women's Institute locally.
A big thank you to members Karen, Anne, Sue, Lynn, Linda, Val and Jan for their
help with staffing the stand.
In August we also supported other WI members from across the two counties at the Denbighshire and Flint Show with Dyserth members winning two firsts, two seconds and a Highly Commended. Well done members.
Dyserth W.I. continues to offer fun and friendship to any woman living in and around Dyserth including Trelawnyd, Rhyl, Rhuddlan and Prestatyn. We meet at 7.00 p.m. on the second Friday of every month (except August). Our forthcoming meetings include speakers on Dolls Houses and Welsh Dancing.
If you want to keep up with our activities, then find us on Facebook. Just type in Dyserth WI to see pictures and articles about past events and outings.
If you are interested in joining Dyserth WI or want to find out more please contact our President, Linda on reesowen.lro@gmail.com or our Secretary Ann on hughesann059@gmail.com
St Kentigern Hospice Announces Return of Fiery Fundraiser
St Kentigern Hospice is calling on the community to face the flames this Halloween as the popular Fire Walk returns for its third year. Taking place on Friday 24th October 2025 at R N Williams & Sons, St Asaph, the event promises to be bigger and bolder with a new “Fright Night” theme.
The Fire Walk challenges participants to take on a barefoot walk across red-hot embers reaching around 800 degrees. With no tricks or special effects, it is a true test of courage and resilience.
Before stepping onto the fire bed, walkers will receive motivational training from Cliff Mann of Time 4 Change, Europe’s most experienced fire-walking instructor. Past participants have described the session as “life-changing,” unlocking confidence and self -belief that goes far beyond the flames.
In addition to the main challenge, the evening will feature high-energy performances from Batala Bangor drummers, animal encounters with J&S Exotics, family-friendly Halloween stalls and games and delicious food and refreshments from Caffi Cariad.
Event Schedule
18:00 – Registration
18:30 – Training (mandatory for all walkers)
19:30 – Fire Walk
20:15 – Debrief & certificate presentation
Spectators are warmly welcomed with free entry. All proceeds raised will support St Kentigern Hospice’s vital work providing compassionate care for patients and families.
Registration is now open:
• Individual entry: £25 + sponsorship encouraged
• Team of four: £80 + sponsorship encouraged
This is the perfect personal or corporate challenge as we celebrate 30 years of St Kentigern Hospice.
Register via Eventbrite: bit.ly/firewalk-2025
For further information or to register offline, contact the Fundraising Team at c.harris@stkentigernhospice.org.uk or call 01745 536021. This year’s Fire Walk is kindly sponsored by R N Williams & Sons.
General Information
Dial A Ride operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm. We are closed on weekends and Bank Holidays.
To book, we ask that you give us a minimum of two working days’ notice. Trips may be booked up to two weeks in advance. In the case of hospital or other appointments, these may be booked as soon as you receive them.
Our friendly and reliable drivers are all MiDAS trained and DBS checked. As we offer a door to door service, the drivers can also offer to help passengers on and off the bus.
We take members shopping, to clubs and social events as well as to dental and medical appointments.
Fallow Deer, our ghostly neighbours.
It may well be that many people living in Dyserth and the surrounding area do not realise that we have a healthy and fairly large population of wild deer in our
These are Fallow deer, the only species of deer you will find in our immediate area, although the other four UK species, Red, Roe, Sika and Muntjac can be found in other parts of Wales, and
There are numerous herds of Fallows within an eight mile radius of our village that are difficult to see unless an early morning or late evening chance encounter occurs. There is also a wild population locally which contains a good number of white deer and they roam a large area quite freely but tend to keep within defined boundaries. These are not true albinos as they have the normal eye colour but are simply a variant of the normal deer.
Unfortunately, there are those who would hunt and kill these beautiful creatures so precise localities cannot be given, but there is a chance of seeing them on any early morning (the earlier the better) or evening venture out into the countryside; there are areas I specifically visit to improve the chances of seeing them.
One of their many ways of avoiding a skirmish with humans is to simply run and hide, they are experts at leaping over fences and hedgerows and you can be looking at them one minute only to witness them just melt away into the undergrowth, long grass or a wooded area.
There are places quite close to us that present a better chance of a sighting, both in Flintshire and areas in North Denbighshire, and on occasions, again during the peak times, they can easily be spotted from some of the main roads around the area, normally close to woodland which is their refuge when startled, or during the day when they spend time amongst the trees. Being Herbivores, they eat vegetation such as mosses, grasses, acorns and fruit as well as tree bark, which doesn’t always go down
Fallow Doe
well with landowners.
Surprisingly, Fallow deer are not native to the UK as they were introduced, probably by the Romans and more extensively by the Normans in the 11th century to provide hunting and food but have become the most common species of deer in the UK.
The name Fallow, comes from the pale colour of the adults, the male is a Buck (not a Stag) and the female a Doe. They can live between 12 and 16 years in the wild; the females give birth to a single fawn in late Spring after an 8 month gestation usually during May or June in a safe, sheltered spot in the forest or dense undergrowth.
The adults, both Buck and Doe are easily recognised by their distinctive rear end patterning, a white rump with a black horseshoe border and black tail and pale (or in some cases hide, although darker variants are about too.
The Buck will have Antlers at various stages of growth depending on age with the fully mature male having spade antlers with broad sections known as Palmate antlers.
The Fawns or young deer are adorned with pale spots on their bodies as are the females (Does) and will stay with mum for a year before joining the main herd; becoming sexually mature after about 16 months. A young deer in its second year is known as a Pricket."
It can be quite eerie seeing the shapes moving amongst the trees in a woodland during the daytime, then taking a second look and realising that like ghosts, those shapes have mysteriously disappeared. Dave Parry.
Fallow Buck with full palmate antlers
‘Like
Those quotes around 'Like' in my title are quite intentional. I am probably too old to appreciate changing language and more likely to complain. I see American influence corrupting our language as it has done for many years. Cafes and some eating establishments are calling themselves 'diners', which to me means a person sitting at a table eating! The most recent of my irritations is the inclusion of the word 'like' into almost every sentence issued. "I was like mad about way he sort of like said everything like". I better stop this rant because I am beginning to detest the word like. Is it something to do with the web? OK rant over.
The summer is formally over and when folks re-join us after the summer break, that is when we usually give them the future programme cover every Tuesday between October and March. This time, I wonder if it may encourage prospective members if I list our latest list of future events. If you have the time and inclination and would like to try us out - here it is:
OCTOBER
• 7th 'Your Summer memories' Catching up on the pleasures of summer.
• 14th 'Your favourite things' (Everyone is invited to bring along an item and tell us their reason for favour)
• 21st 'Naughty Nautical Terms' Speaker: Dereck Arnold
• 28th 'Elgar' A musical morning
NOVEMBER
• 4th 'Thomas Pennant' Speaker: Dr Paul Evans
• 11th 'Samaritans' Speaker: Rufus Adams
• 18th 'Who is who?' Everyone
• 25th 'Lightening strikes' Speaker: Janet Smith
DECEMBER
• 'Christmas Cheer' Everyone (on past experience - a very happy social event)
• 9th Our Christmas Luncheon
JANUARY
• 6th 'Beatrix Potter' Speaker: Jennifer Jones - Our chairman!
• 13th 'Liberation of Stalag4B' Speaker: David Crawford
• 20th 'Rags, Riches, Rags' Speaker: Angie Fry
• 27th 'Florence' Speaker: Michael Corfe \[talking about the city - not a lady!]
FEBRUARY
• 3rd 'Industrial families of Wales Speaker Mike Blackburn
• 10th 'Gerald Manley Hopkins' Speaker: Tony Griffiths
• 17th 'The Great Wall of China' Speaker: Paul Dunt
• 24th 'My Life at Condover Hall' Speaker: Graham Evans
MARCH
• 3rd 'Aberfan' Speaker: Wendy Grey Lloyd
• 10th 'Vitis Saccharomyces’ Speaker: David Wilson
• 17th Our Spring luncheon Everyone (on past experience - another very happy social event)
Do get in touch if you would like to join us.
Dyserth Community Centre, Cwm Road, Dyserth, LL18 8BD Michael Corfe, Secretary DTMCG 01745 585110
