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Cyng/Cllr David Gwyn Williams
As some of you may have seen on the DT Facebook site, I am really disappointed that proposed works to capture storm water on Hiraddug Road have been postponed. Apparently the funds allocated to that scheme have had to be used to sort out the flood issue near to Terfyn buildings further along Caerwys Road.
While I am of course annoyed about this postponement, as within every department of DCC, there is a limited amount of money to spend. I have been told that Hiraddug road will be done next summer: providing funds are available!
In the meantime we will do as much as we can to divert storm water off the road and down to the river. This might at least be an interim ‘common sense’ measure, rather than waiting at least another year for the costly scheme proposed by the council.
With relation to the ongoing bin saga; again I posted on Facebook that the unscheduled debt accumulated to date of publication will be well over £600,000; with a further £60,000 PER WEEK needed to finance the ongoing calamitous situation, and with no end in sight.
Our Independent group was determined to make the public aware of just how bad things were. However I didn’t sign up to our vote of no confidence (VONC) in the leader and his cabinet because I didn't believe it was the right way to publicise our concerns. Mindful that this would be seen by some as a political move, in my opinion there were other means of doing so to greater effect. I didn’t sign up to this motion, and so abstained from voting on it.
Just as I feared the meeting turned into a typically tedious game of political football, with little but repeated accusations and counter accusations taking up almost all the allotted time. It was reminiscent of some of the juvenile antics broadcast from Westminster.
Predictably, and as media reports confirm, there was little or no mention of what might be best for the people of Denbighshire.
Throughout this ‘debate’ the Leader, Jason McLellan, had made repeated reference to what a great, strong and decisive leader he was. It was the sort of egocentric self aggrandisement that merely underlined his own weakness and woeful inadequacy.
I asked our great leader why, when forming his new cabinet in May 2022 he did not include some former cabinet members from other parties, people with many years of experience and wisdom? Attributes that that might benefit a coalition cabinet, working for the good of the people.
Displaying the same loathsome arrogance that we councillors have had to endure for well over two years; Jason McLellan replied that he chose his cabinet to reflect the huge swing to Labour and Plaid Cymru in the recent elections. And then, with no trace of compunction, nor hint of irony, he ministered to we lesser mortals, ‘that is how democracy works’.
The people of Denbighshire might make of that what they will, and act accordingly.
‘Nid oes neb mor ddall a’r rhai ni welant.’ ‘There are none so blind as those who will not see.’
Yr eiddoch yn gywir, David Williams
Dyserth Community Council Cynghor Cymunedol Dyserth
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:
2 x Anti social behaviour / 2 x Drug offences / 6 x Violence
Parking on Yellow Lines in Area of Ysgol Hiraddug:
The Community Council are concerned with the illegal parking of vehicles on both the yellow lines and zig-zag lines outside Ysgol Hiraddug in Thomas Avenue. The Council have been sent a number of photographs which show vehicle index numbers together with clear facial photographs of the vehicle drivers. The Highway Code states: ‘That you should keep these areas clear of stationary vehicles, even if picking up or setting down children’.
The sender of the photographs to the Council have also provided copies to the North Wales Police. All the photographs were taken during the morning and afternoon periods when pupils are either gaining entry or leaving the school premises.
Children’s Play Area:
Following repairs to the toddler area and re-positioning of the bench seat, the next phase is for sections of the wet pour (squashy tarmac) to be removed and replaced. The cost of this work is £5,600.00 plus VAT.
Whilst the new waste collection service is the responsibility of the Denbighshire County Council the Community Council also received concerns from a number of residents, which were forwarded to County Councillor David Williams. The Dyserth Councillors have expressed their appreciation to Councillor David Williams for the efficient and expedite way he dealt with the tremendous number of complaint he received.
Concerns Reported to Denbighshire County Council:
(1) Hiraddug Road – water leakage. Councillor David Williams advised that this is still in progress with County Highway Officers
(2) Overgrown hedge / foliage in the Bryniau area of Dyserth. Councillor David Williams advised the Council that he was aware of this concern and that it was the responsibility of the property owners to remove the hedge branches / foliage
(3) Nettles on the public footpath in the area of Penrhaedr to the Waterfall. Councillor David Parry offered to remove the nettles
(4) The County have confirmed that the old bins will be collected in due course
(5) The wooden bus shelter on the Rhuddlan side of the traffic lights is in an appal-
ling and dangerous condition. This concern has been reported on more than one previous occasion to the County (6) Broken handrail on public footpath above Pentre Farm (photographs provided) (7) Broken wooden steps on public footpath in Gibbs Wood - known locally as ‘Stairway To Heaven’. (Photographs provided)
Anti social behaviour in Recreational Field:
The Community Council have received a number of complaints in relation to bicycles being ridden at speed in the area of the recreation field. To alleviate the concern the Council have accepted a quotation to install fencing which will curtail this unacceptable behaviour.
Planning Applications:
The following planning application has been commented upon by the Community Council:
Application number: 42/2024/1063/PO – for the development of 0.15ha of land by the erection of 3 dwellings (outline – all matters reserved) – at Plas Llanerch, Hiraddug Road, Dyserth.
Applications for Financial Support and Donations:
The Dyserth Community Council each year provide financial assistance to local Groups and Committees, who are registered within the Council area. This funding is awarded towards the cost of meeting room hire, general running costs, together with capital purchases.
The Councillors look forward to receiving financial assistance applications for consideration; whereby further information can be obtained from the Clerk to the Council –as below contact details.
R. Phillip Parry, Clerk & Financial Officer to Dyserth Community Council
Tel: 01352 720547
E-mail: clerk@dyserthcouncil.wales
Web Site: www.dyserthcouncil.wales
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Blood Bikes Wales
Members of the Denbigh and District Probus Club enjoyed another wonderful lunch at the Oriel Hotel, St Asaph at their meeting on Monday 2nd September. The speaker after lunch was Phil Hackney (assisted by his colleague Paul) who gave a talk about Blood Bikes Wales. Phil is a volunteer with Blood Bikes and carries out the roles of blood biker, controller, and fundraiser.
In 1962 the Emergency Volunteer Service (EVS) was formed and additional rapid response motorcycle charities set up from motorcycle riders’ groups and clubs. By 2008, the National Association of Blood Bikes was developed followed by the formation of Blood Bikes Wales (BBW) in 2011. By 2015 a Wrexham group was formed which went live in April 2016. Due to logistics, demand, rider locations and in response to the Covid pandemic, Wrexham Coastal group was developed and started work in 2019 (affectionately known as “The Beach Boys!”).
Blood Bikes Wales is a 100% volunteer charity based in Wales, (a member of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes), providing a completely free courier service to the NHS, delivering blood samples, plasma, blood for transfusions, donated human milk, documents and other items all over Wales.
Donated human milk is frozen and held in national milk banks which is relayed by Blood Bikes in special boxes to premature baby units around Wales to give new born babies a fighting chance.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the demand for the services of Blood Bikes Wales increased by over 300%, transporting testing kits and samples everywhere. During the pandemic, BP (British Petroleum) gave Blood Bikes free fuel to carry out their work.
A new critical service is currently being introduced transporting blood samples to a special Sepsis Hub for immediate ongoing diagnosis and appropriate treatments. The risk of dying from sepsis increases by as much as 8% for every hour of delayed treatment. On average, approximately 30% of patients diagnosed with severe sepsis do not survive. This sepsis work will increase and Blood Bikes will probably have to step up their service to respond.
The organisation supports the National Health Service working with six NHS trusts in Wales and the courier service is free of charge and operates on weekdays for some health board areas and across Wales from 7pm on Friday evening until midnight on Monday morning including bank holidays & even Christmas Day! There is rarely a job turned down apart from when the temperature is below 0 degrees centigrade.
The volunteers are drawn from anyone who can give up their time to help with the roles of fundraisers, controllers, riders, trainers, assessors, administrators, trustees, and IT specialists.
All riders must achieve the Advanced Riders Qualification and have 3 yearly assessments and they also have training on handling items to be carried as bikes are fitted with a top box and paniers and specimen boxes. Riders provide their own riding kit.
The controllers when on duty, are responsible for all the blood bikes on all the roads
in Wales looking after the whole of the service when on shift, always monitoring riders’ progress for safety and coordinating pick up and the drop off of items including relay journeys and rider to rider handovers across the length and breadth of Wales. There is a paper trail for everything and comprehensive record keeping.
There are currently 3 bikes in service in N Wales – 2 based in Wrexham and 1 based at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. Some of the current and past bikes have been funded by generous donations from the families of people who have passed away, some in tragic or difficult circumstances and accidents.
Bikes are retired just before 3 years – 70,000 miles approximately before repair costs escalate, before a first MOT, before expiration of warranty and when they know there will still be a good second-hand value that can be re-invested towards a new bike. Tyres need to be changed every 6000-7000 miles – bikes are used 7 days a week and regular servicing costs are £470+ each time.
A blood motorbike can get through traffic quicker and more easily than taxis or other vehicles even though in N Wales they do not use blue lights or sirens.
Blood Bikes and all the volunteers provide a brilliant free service to the NHS and their contributions can’t be underestimated.
For more information on Blood bikes Wales or to contact them to volunteer or donate, e-mail on or phone 0845 646 0800
New members are always warmly welcomed to the Denbigh and District Probus Club meetings.
For further information have a look at the club web site denbighprobus.com or contact stevetootell@gmail.com
Dyserth Bowling Club
Well, it doesn t seem that long ago that we welcomed in the new season, and here we are nearing the end of it.
We have seen mixed fortunes across our six teams this season, with the Ladies delivering the best club performance by finishing 3 in their league. Well done!!
The Vale of Clwyd “A” team finished fourth in theirs, A good effort. Sadly though, the “B” team will be relegated to a lower division. But you watch, they’ll bounce back.
The Senior Citizens teams have yet to complete their season’s fixtures, but at the time of going to press, the “A” team are in a mid-table position and look safe to remain in the top division. The “B” team, currently 3rd from bottom, are hoping that a final push will see them remain in their division for another season also.
The North Wales Coastal League team have one more match to end their season, and are currently 2nd from bottom. Having been promoted to the top division this year they have found the going tough. The quality at this level is challenging, however, they have not been disgraced and have often lost games by close margins.
At whatever skill/experience level our team members are, they have all, win or lose, given of their best and enjoyed their season.
We are all looking forward to next year with it’s new challenges and the friendly interaction that we enjoy so much when playing other teams.
September is that time of the year that I always think of as new starts, new beginnings and re starting. This is probably because for many recent years with my children attending school, it was just that, a new class or a new school. And as they got older and they started to leave education, I then started my Priest training, so every year in September continued to be another new year.
Again parents will be saying goodbye to their youngsters, as they set off to school, college or university. Be this new or back to the same place where they were last year. Let us remember to “Seek God’s will in all you do and He will show you which path to take” (Proverbs 3:6). If we seek the Lord, He will guide us and help us.
Sorry everyone, God’s not going to do your homework or complete that assignment for you! Like talking to a friend, praying can help us to be less fretful or scared about things as they come up and bang into our lives. And prayer may come in many forms; words, music, silence, pictures, books, icons. It’s up to you. My prayer for you all is that everyone has a good time as we step into the Autumn.
We thank God for all that is good in life, and may we feel that He is with us when things get tough, amen.
This year September is not just a new start, but a new event. The local Churches are holding a month-long festival “Seeing Môr”. Events are taking place all over the Mission Area and Ss Bridget and Cwyfan’s is no exception. There’s information at the Church about what’s going on elsewhere.
“Openings to Heaven” is a look at icons and how they help with prayers and connecting us to the Lord. From 23rd to 28th September in the Church, and on Wednesday 25th Bishop Gregory, will be coming to talk to us about his work painting icons. Free entry. Please pop in and have a look at this ancient art, set in one of the oldest churches in the Diocese. I look forward to seeing you there.
God bless you all
Fr Adrian
NSPCC Dyserth.
Wow! in the last financial year we have made over £100,000 (No this isn’t a typo; we actually achieved this record-breaking sum with five noughts!} This money is going to help so many children who are at risk or suffering abuse.
This success is due to so many people; all the volunteers who take on so many roles above and beyond the call of duty – There are internet and auction selling of valuable items, rota organisation, raffles and tombolas to name but a few, and of course all those who donate so generously to our shop.
We must give a special thankyou to our customers too, where would we be without you.
It’s such fun working in the shop; sorting and labelling items or working behind the till. Do call in and volunteer (Maybe as an occasional stand in for someone on holiday) our opening hours are:
Monday – Friday inclusive ......10am to 4pm.
Saturday. ......11am to 3pm.
Please don’t bring us electrical items; we are sorry, but these are no longer accepted. We often receive donations of new clothes (labels on) and new boxed gifts so why not buy your birthday/Christmas gifts from us?
It’s an inexpensive and sustainable way of shopping and local too with 100% going to the charity...win-win!
Cathy Cornish.
Local support for community venture
Delyth Lloyd-Williams
You may remember in the last edition of Dyserth Times, being asked for opinions on what to do with the now disused telephone box in James Park, behind the Bodunig?
Your replies were in favour of following an example that has worked in Trelawnyd, making it a hub to swap items of use as well as a Food Share. This involves leaving items such as soap, toothpaste, sanitary products, nappies etc if you have any to spare as well as food items.
People can then also pick up what is of use to them. There’s only one rule, which is no alcohol, thank you. We had a thriving community doing something very similar in lockdown, with people leaving items at their gates, so I’m sure Dyserth will rise to this opportunity to look out for each other again.
Dyserth community council, who now own the phonebox, will organise having it painted and have some shelves put in as well as a lock on the door.
Local High Street businesses have also stepped up to help. Katy at Frankie’s café has offered to open the box up every morning at 9 or soon after and Pete at the Bodunig has offered to lock it each evening at about 6. The Spar in Dyserth have also been supportive and will look to providing items, along with the Dyserth W.I. Thanks must also go to Michelle, the treasurer at Horeb Chapel, who has stepped forward to help.
We will announce the grand opening as soon as we know ourselves, but in the meantime if you have any ideas, offers or would like to help, please email me on delyth.lw@outlook.com
An update 2024.09
The continuing story of what goes on at Horeb Chapel, and how we have moved forward as things have continued to settle down in these increasingly challenging times. As I confessed in the last issue at this stage my mind goes into 1950 mode so a couple of questions:
Is there anyone out there still standing who attended the Dyserth ‘Old School’ at the bottom of the High Street just before the crossroads and the top of Waterfall Hill? If like me you were an avid ‘Archers listener’ at 6.45 each day can you remember what radio programme it replaced? (if you have to search the web – look it up – it will be in the next Village Quiz.
So, no more talk of the good old days - and they were - just a very brief summary of what we do /are doing / planning - just to let folk know that we're still alive and kicking.
I am of course aware that not much changes when I write my piece every couple of months. My apologies, but we are fewer now than back in the day but still trying to carry out our role as a Church and as an important part of life in the village.
So here we go – What’s On!
Son of Food Co-op – Our Wednesday Coffee Morning This has now been going for over two years. If you have free time on a Wednesday – PLEASE JOIN US! As I have written repeatedly, 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 whatever you feel like putting in the pot.
… and if there is anything at all that warrants celebration… invariably we will arrange a Bacon Butty or two.
A relaxing time in good company with tea/coffee made to order and if it doesn't suitwe'll show you how the Lincat (Water Heater) works and where the tea/coffee/ crockery is kept provide a bit of INSET and you can make your own.
Community Lunches - still up and running at Horeb on the second Tuesday of the month from 12.30 – all are welcome.
The menu for our lunches continues to be one that the small team of folk from Horeb (plus some friends) can manage i.e. a bowl of soup (a choice from 2 or three) with a bread roll and butter followed by a pudding and a cup of tea/coffee or a soft drink.
I’m still i.c. washing up and 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 / puddings so again we must be doing something right.
BUT the latest meal attracted 22 folk – nowhere near full – so if any are losing interest or are in any way unhappy about anything to do with Community Lunch –PLEASE LET US KNOW YOUR IDEAS - within reason things can be changed.
So, what is now considered ‘Normal’ - I must 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 a Sunday morning
• Note: Harvest Festival Service – October 6th at 10.30 – followed by HotPot lunch.
DETAILS
Zoom (meeting id 923 732 5176 password 3fHEG9)
Since the deterioration of Colin’s vision beyond the point where expecting him to be able to use a computer became unreasonable our weekly publication CONTACT has ceased. As an admittedly poor alternative we have continued to distribute the Weekly ‘What’s On at Horeb’ which is e-mailed every Saturday evening to keep those folk who will not hear the Notices on a Sunday in touch with Horeb life.
If anyone reading this update would like to receive ‘What’s On at Horeb’ - mail me on allandavidmorgan@gmail.com. and I will add you to my list.
OngoingMaintenance
The Building - Stage 4 - Planned and ready to go if it would just stop raining for a while.
Repainting the Main Door and Removing the existing temporary Noticeboard and rethinking the use of the main Notice Board to the left of the Entrance.
The Horeb Web Site If you have looked for it recently – well it’s no longer there.
Danny, our neighbour spotted the problem and, as he knows what he is talking about unlike most of the Horeb Elders we have gratefully accept ed his help and advice and are in the process of establishing a new simpler version which will contain a brief outline of what Horeb is about and how we can be contacted
Horeb trying to be useful
Our link with Pengwern College in Rhuddlan – involved in some maintenance of Horeb ‘ground- works’
At present we are waiting to hear from Pengwern. We suspect that they too have had their plans disrupted by the long periods of very wet weather lately - but we are at the difficult stage of needing to know but not seen to be nagging. We hope this will be resolved soon and we’ll back on track.
And how did I forget this, - for many year now, we have supported Tŷ Golau – the homeless Night Shelter 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 appreciate the gifts and the support and the fact that we appreciate their need – we just ‘do our bit’.
Finances - (always on the back of our minds)
The Hiring of Paterson Hall and other space in Horeb
This is a major source of income which, although there has been an upsurge in recent weeks, 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, and if you are thinking about joining us for worship one Sunday, you will be very welcome.
So, I'll sign off wishing all the best as we hope for a few more dryish, warmish days before the winter arrives in earnest and the single bar-b-cue we managed this so called ‘summer?’ disappears totally from my memory.
Allan Morgan (Horeb Elder)
Sefydliad y Merched (SyM)
Dyserth W.I. had a really successful day at Prestatyn's Classic Car Show on Bank Holiday Monday. We paid for 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 who 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 ".
We were also visited by our new Member of Parliament, Becky Gittins, who offered to come and speak to us (none politically of course) and to arrange a visit to the Houses of Parliament for any members interested.
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 Womens Institute locally. We meet every second Friday of the month at Dyserth Community Centre, 7.30 - 9.30.
A big thank you to members Karen, Annette, Sue, Lynn, Linda and Sue for their help with staffing the stand.
Stoats: the artful predators.
On a recent car journey up Caerwys road about half a mile out of Dyserth, I noticed something small and dark moving very quickly at the roadside, it then vanished into the grass below an old stone wall; a Stoat......Wow, hadn’t seen one for a long time.
On approaching and slowing down in the car, the little creature reappeared with two others and ventured a few feet into the road before they all hurtled back and disappeared once again. I pulled over onto the opposite verge and parked up, stopping the engine as quickly
Within minutes, sure enough, they began to move into the grass from the holes in the wall and then onto the road again in front of the car. As is all too often the case with impromptu wildlife situations, there was a bit of a struggle to get into anything like a comfortable position to hopefully take a photo or two. Three of them out on the road, playing or so it seemed and interacting in an almost snake like fashion as they wrapped themselves around each other for a split second and then upon hearing the slightest noise vanished in an instant into the grass. An approaching car had them hidden for a minute or two but again, even though I was sat in the motor some 5 metres away staying silent, out they came and writhed and wriggled about until the next vehicle passed by.
Stoats are members of the Mustelid family of creatures which includes Weasels, Polecats, Pine Martens, Otters and even Badgers. They are experts at hunting all manner of smaller Mammals such as Mice, Voles and Rabbits. They will also eat birds, chicks and their eggs if the opportunity arises and are able to drag a prey item such as a Rabbit quite a distance to feed their young at the nest; this consists of a mass of grass and leaves usually in a hole in a wall or tree or even a disused Rabbit hole.
They are renowned for being able to mesmerise a Rabbit, almost hypnotising the
poor creature with a spectacular dance routine known as the “Weasel dance“. This allows the Stoat to move increasingly closer to the potential victim until the moment to strike comes, they rarely fail. The Stoat and Weasel are often confused with one another but although similar in shape, the Stoat is a larger animal being about 30-40 cm in length, compared to the Weasels 20-27cm. It also has a much longer tail and a distinctive black tip which stands out against the chestnut-coloured body. A very common and widespread creature in the UK, although seldom seen as they move so quickly often along the base of hedgerows and amongst long vegetation, they can also sometimes be seen running at great speed across a road in front of the car. They live for between 2 and 5 years and will have litters of 6 to 12 youngsters known as Kits.
Stoats living in colder parts such as Scotland have coats that will turn completely white in Winter except for the little black tail end, this is known as Ermine and in other parts of the country where it is not so cold they may have patches of white amongst the brown colouring giving a mottled appearance.
Lovely, albeit deadly little animals rarely seen and so it was such a privilege to have the chance to watch them for the 5 minutes or so that I had with them before they melted away into the countryside that is their home.......Dave Parry.
Smile though your heart is aching., Smile even though its breaking. When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by – well you know where the song is going. It is telling us to be positive throughout all our perceived trials and tribulations.
I wrote in the last issue of how our Group has met informally on some occasions throughout Summer and the pure joy of being part of the superb Dyserth Community should be broadcast far and wide.. The Dyserth Community Council have been very generous in supporting us and we truly appreciate it. Speakers continue to enthral us by sharing their interests or life stories and I must say I haven’t met anyone yet who doesn’t have a life story they could share. If you would like to be a speaker then please contact me and we shall give you as much help as we can to present your story.
I spoke earlier of the poor old gardeners – I loved this little jest: Two ladies met at the Denbigh Flower Show. One said “Aloe Vera”. Her friend said “Evening Primrose” Keep smiling!
We recommence meeting in the wonderful Dyserth Community Hall in Cwm Road at 10.15am Tuesday 9th October 2024.
See you there and you can bend my ear if you disagree with any of my opinions..
Dyserth Community Centre Cwm Road Dyserth.LL18 8BD
Michael Corfe
Secretary
DTMCG
01745 585110
Cymdeithas Cymraeg Dyserth
Mae’r gymdeithas wedi bod yn brysur yn ddiweddar gyda taith allan am dro, noson bingo a cymeryd rhan yn Y Cwis Mawr. Tair o’n selogion, Catrin, Dilys a Helen a drefnodd yr am dro a’r bingo a fu pawb wrth eu boddau yn mwynhau’r hwyl. Ruth a Iorwen o Menter Iaith Sir Ddinbych a drefnodd y Cwis Mawr a bu i un o timau Dyserth
Mae’n nosweithiau ni bellach ar drydydd nos Lun y mis, yn cychwyn am 7 yr hwyr yn Neuadd Paterson, tu ôl i gapel Horeb. Mae yna sgwrsio am hen ddyddiau Dyserth, trafod defnydd o’r iaith yn y pentref ac wrth gwrs cyfle i ddysgwyr ymarfer eu Cymraeg hefyd. Nid oes côst mynediad ond croesewir cyfraniadau at banad a bisgedan. Dewch draw – fe gewch groeso cynnes.
