July 2013
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4 Dear Reader Last month, for a bit of fun, I launched a little competition based around finding 5 “Ollie the Owl” mascot figures dotted throughout the magazine. One of our younger reader, who unfortunately, didn’t win, took the time to write me a lovely letter confirming that she had enjoyed entering and that “it was nice to see things in the magazine for younger readers”.
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It was great to receive her note and has encouraged me to start looking at providing a page specifically aimed at younger readers. I am formulating some ideas of my own but I would like to gain some feedback about the sort of things that younger readers would enjoy seeing in the mag. It could be a review of cool places to go, a music column, club membership, pretty much anything really. So if you are lucky enough to be called a youngster, please email me with your ideas. It will be nice to expand the reading material in the magazine! On Facebook - I ran a competition in which I gave away 9 copies of a great childrens book called Danny down the Drainpipe, by local author Lynda Nash. There were lots of entries and I am planning on using Facebook for further competitions and encourage readers to offer feedback to help make this little publication stronger and more useful to the community. Yes, I know it could also encourage some heckling but hey, I can take it!
Join in at www.facebook.com/mylocalviewmagazine
Best Wishes, Paul
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Regular features Fun Quiz Page 8
Sage and Pancetti Chicken Page 10
Puzzles
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Dr. Roger’s Gardening Surgery Page 26
Caerphilly Miners update Page 30
What’s on locally Page 32 & 34
Caerphilly Events update Page 36
Thought for the Month Page 40
Ollie the Owl Competition Winner June 2013! Ria Lesmana ne do l Castle View Wel Ria! Local View do not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system in any form without the prior permission of the publisher. Distribution We deliver to at least 11,500 homes in Caerphilly every month including: Castle View, Hendredenny, Watford Park, Watford Farm, Glenfields, Bondfield Park, Mountain View, Lon y Llyn, Cwm Ifor, Ty Isaf, Energlyn Park, Pontypandy, Bedwas, Trethomas, 1000 homes in Machen, Castle Park, Town Centre. You can see the magazine online, get prices and deadline dates at www.mylocalview.co.uk
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Top 7 things not to forget when camping
I can’t remember many family holidays where we didn’t camp. And all my favourite childhood memories revolve around camping too. It is a wonderful way to, inexpensively, get away from it all and be with family and friends. Whether you are ‘glamping’ or pitched up under nylon, there are few things children and adults enjoy more than a wide open field in which to scurry around and play. But you do need to be prepared with the essentials and my capacity for forgetting them is high, despite being a seasoned camper. Here are my top 7 things not to go camping without. 1. Mallet. That 4.99 pair of flip flops is not going to get those tent pegs into even the softest of ground. 2. Blankets. Have you got a little bit of space left in the foot well of your car? Then shove in an extra blanket. You can’t be too cosy and it’s always lovely to have lots to tuck on laps as you sit out admiring the stars.
pitch your tent. You don’t want to be cooking too. I favour a big bean chilli that can be rolled up in a wrap and munched without a plate, for a zero washing up bonus. 4. Washing up liquid. I always forget this one. And so does everyone else. 5. Pump for the air bed. Whether it is electric or foot, forget this at your peril! Sleeping on the hard ground does not make for a bright happy morning. 6. Sunscreen and wellies. In Britain you need to be prepared for all eventualities! Plus dewy morning trips to the loo are much more pleasant in your boots. 7. Torches. It may have been a balmy early evening as you strolled to the village pub but now it’s the inky black of the countryside and which one is your tent?!
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Fun Quiz
Towns and Villages 1. Born in 1945, which American singer found fame after he changed his surname to that of a town in the north of England? 2. The Village Green Preservation Society was used as the theme song for which TV sitcom? 3. In which English county would you find the town of Melton Mowbray? 4. In which fictional Yorkshire village might you come across Police Constable Arthur Selby? 5. Which coastal town in East Sussex shares it’s name with Hercule Poirot’s assistant? 6. The TV show Noel’s House Party was set in which fictional village? 7. Which town in Surrey is home to Ali G? 8. Replaced by youth custody centres in 1982, what was the name given to prisons for young offenders that was named after the village in Kent where the first of these institutions was established? 9. In which TV show did Number Two preside over “the Village”? 10. In which country of the UK would you find a village with a name that means “Mary’s Church in the hollow of the white hazel near the rapid whirlpool and the church of Tysilio with a red cave”? Answers on page 37
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Recipe
Sage and Pancetta Roast Chicken Serves 4
Ready in 2 hours 30 minutes Give classic roast chicken a tasty makeover with a handful of fresh sage and some delicious smoky flavoured Italian bacon called pancetta. Look out for thin rashers of pancetta in the deli section of your supermarket or buy freshly sliced from an Italian deli. Serve with roasted baby new potatoes and lightly steamed vegetables for a wonderful summer Sunday lunch.
Ingredients: • 1.3kg oven-ready chicken (preferably free range) • 55g butter, softened • Few fresh sage leaves • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 85g smoked pancetta slices • 115g fresh white breadcrumbs • 1 medium egg, beaten • Fresh sage leaves, to garnish
Tip: To make light gravy to serve with the roast chicken, drain off any excess fat from the roasting tin then heat the pan juices until sizzling. Add a splash of dry white wine or sherry then stir in a little plain flour and 1 tsp wholegrain mustard. Cook for 1 minute then gradually pour in 400ml hot chicken or vegetable stock and slowly bring to the boil, stirring all the time. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until just thickened. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
Preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, Gas Mark 5. Place the chicken in a foil-lined roasting tin. Smear half the softened butter over the chicken breast, legs and wings and scatter over the sage leaves. Season lightly with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cover the chicken loosely with foil and roast in the preheated oven for 1 hour 10 minutes. Uncover and baste the chicken with any juices twice during cooking. Meanwhile, melt the rest of the butter in a frying pan, add the chopped onion and fry gently for 5 minutes. Chop half the pancetta and add to the pan, frying for a further 5 minutes until the onion is softened and golden. Remove from the heat. Finely chop the rest of the sage and add to the pan with the breadcrumbs and seasoning. Leave to cool then stir in the beaten egg. Press the stuffing mixture into a greased 18cm round shallow cake tin. Uncover the chicken and top with the rest of the pancetta slices. Return to the oven and roast, uncovered, for a further 25-35 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through – the juices should run clear with no sign of pinkness when the thickest part of the thigh is pierced. Cook the stuffing in the oven at the same time until set and pale golden. Remove the chicken from the oven, cover and leave to rest for 10-15 minutes. Cut the stuffing into wedges and serve on a platter with the roast chicken, garnished with the fresh sage leaves.
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The Black Cock Inn
Happy 1st Anniversary Over the past year The Black Cock Inn on Caerphilly Mountain has been transformed into the place to be. Whether it’s a hearty homemade meal or a refreshing pint in the friendly and welcoming dog friendly bar, it’s a great place to catch up with friends all year round. This traditional pub is rising above the chain pubs, offering great value fresh homemade meals and an everchanging variety of real ales, craft beers and local ciders, all thanks to great relationships with local brewers like the award winning Celt Experience, up-and-coming Tiny Rebel who impressed at the Great Welsh Beer Festival and the ever popular Wye Valley Brewery and Gwynt Y Ddraig. It’s like a mini beer festival every day! Serving fresh food everyday from noon till late (5pm on Sundays). Everyone receives a warm welcome whether you are looking for a light lunch, a family get together of have just finished walking the dog or riding your bike.
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Health Feature
Feeling the itch By Julia Faulks With the British summer finally here it’s not just us embracing the warmer weather - as we peel our winter layers off and take our arms and legs out of hibernation, summer bugs will also make their untimely appearance. Over the past couple of years wet and warm summers have resulted in an explosion in mosquito and flea populations, which can only mean one thing – bites and more bites. You’d like to think you would take it as a compliment that insects think you’re tasty enough to feast on, but it’s not much fun when you’re left with burning, red, swollen and itchy marks - not to mention the pain from stinging nettles after balmy walks in the countryside and picnics in the park. On-the-spot treatments There are some simple ways you can help relieve any discomfort if you’ve been bitten or stung: wash the area with soap and water, use a cold compress or an ice pack (a bag of frozen peas will do the trick) and try not to scratch to prevent infection. You can also use a spray or cream that contains local anaesthetic, antihistamine or mild hydrocortisone to prevent itching and swelling,
or take an antihistamine tablet (check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or worried about drowsiness or allergies to medication). Alternative remedies • For stinging nettle rashes rub the affected area with dock leaves for some instant relief – they are normally found growing near nettles. • Homeopathy is often used to treat bites and stings. For example, Apis and Ledum can help reducing swelling and relieve aching pains. • Essential oils such as Tea Tree Oil and Lavender Oil (dabbed on neat) can be a useful addition to your first aid kit and provide on-the-spot relief as well as helping reduce the risk of infection. You can also add any of the following oils to a bite and sting lotion or cream: Burdock, Plaintain, Echinacea, Feverfew, Nettle, Yellow Doc and St John’s Wort. Some oils can be used as a preventative by putting them in a lotion or water spray and applying to the skin. For example, Lavender, Rosemary, Tea Tree or Citronella. Always seek medical advice if you have wheezing, difficulty breathing or swallowing,
excess swelling around the bite or sting, or flu-like symptoms that appear to become worse rather than better. If you’ve previously had a severe reaction you will normally be offered an adrenaline pen or be referred to an allergy clinic for further investigations. Preventing stings and bites How can you prevent yourself from being stung in the first place? 1. Use an insect repellent at times when you’re more likely to be stung and try and keep your skin covered. 2. Keep an eye on your drinks to make sure that wasps or bees haven’t sneaked inside for a cheeky sip– they particularly like sweet drinks. 3. Try not to panic when you see an insect that may sting – if you wave your arms around you are far more likely to be stung. Stand up slowly, walk away and it will usually buzz off. 4. Use mosquito nets if you’re camping outdoors or put thin netting or door beads over doors to prevent insects from coming inside.
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Wayne David - MP for Caerphilly
Senghenydd goes to Westminster On 10 June, I was delighted to welcome Ed Miliband to open the Senghenydd Disaster Exhibition in the House of Commons. Ed is a Doncaster MP and knows only too well the impact which coal mining can have on communities. At the opening he spoke about the heavy toll across Britain which the industry has taken over the years. Also speaking at the event were Jack Humphreys, Chair of the Aber Valley Heritage Group, and my colleague Jeff Cuthbert AM. Jack spoke eloquently about the excellent work which was being done to raise funds for the National Mining Memorial, which is to be opened in Senghenydd to mark the centenary of the 1913 Senghenydd explosion. Jeff Cuthbert rounded off the proceedings by referring to the time he himself worked for the National Coal Board. The event was of course cross-party and non-party. Among the dozens who attended were Lord Wigley, the former leader of Plaid Cymru, Stephen Crabb, the Wales Office Minister, Baroness Royall, Labour Leader in the House of Lords, and ex-miner Dennis Skinner MP, the one and only ‘Beast of Bolsover’. I have to say to get such a ‘varied’ group of politicians together was an achievement in itself! In my introduction to Ed Miliband I pointed out that 440 men and boys lost their lives in 1913 and that was preceded by an earlier explosion in 1901 when 81 lost their lives. It was important, I said, to remember these two tragedies, but also to realise that they need not have happened.
Both explosions probably could have been prevented if basic health and safety standards had been in force. There are clearly lessons to be learned today. During the course of the week of the exhibition many hundreds of visitors to the House of Commons saw the exhibition and everyone was impressed by it. The Aber Valley Heritage Group and the community of Senghenydd as a whole deserve our praise and full support in all their efforts to raise funds for an appropriate National Mining Memorial. Further information about the work of the Aber Valley Heritage Group can be found on their website http://your. caerphilly.gov.uk/abervalleyheritage/history-and-heritage/ aber-valley-heritage-group If people are able to support the National Mining Memorial then donations, large and small, can be sent to Jack Humphreys, Chair of the Aber Valley Heritage Group, The Community Centre, Gwern Avenue, Senghenydd, Caerphilly, CF83 4HA.
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Turning Japanese When I was about 10 years old, a series started n TV called simply - ‘King Fu’ It arrived about the same time as a little fella with a powerful kick called Bruce Lee arrived on the big screen with his series of Hollywood martial arts epics – and I was drawn into all the hype, as I gradually realised that I was indeed South London’s young answer to Mr Lee. Over the years an interest and appreciation of things oriental has remained with me, and this of course includes in the garden. So if ever I hear about a good Japanese garden – I try to call in when I am in the area.
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Autism Heroes Awards June 2013
Holly Salmon is 14 years old and has Autism. She has overcame her own personal struggles with the condition to help organise a glamorous awards ceremony designed to celebrate all that’s wonderful in the world of Autism. The Awards were amazingly well received by the public and she hopes they will become an annual event, creating even more awareness of the condition she suffers from. The Awards were launched at the National Assembly for Wales on 2nd April 2013 - World Autism Awareness Day, and were held on June 15th in Cardiff during the third annual Holly’s Ball charity event. The awards were presented by Betsan Powys, BBC Wales Political Editor. The Event organiser and founder of Holly’s Ball, Jo Salmon said “There are so many people in Wales that are going that extra mile to help children & young people with Autism. We thought that it would be nice to let people know about this good practice. We also feel that people with Autism achieve so much on a daily basis that maybe goes unnoticed” There were three awards categories in the 2013 Awards. Kerrie Pritchard from Ashgrove School, Penarth was winner of the The Extra Mile Award, an award for those working in Education with children on the Autistic Spectrum. Tim Clarke, a young man with Asperger’s Syndrome,
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Caerphilly Miners Centre Campaign
The ‘8’ Campaign The ‘8’ campaign reflects the donations made by miners in the establishment of the hospital in 1923. Miners put aside 6d of their 12s 6d weekly wages. Today’s monetary equivalent is £8. Help us to raise £1m to restore the ‘Beeches’ building at the former Caerphilly Miners hospital site.
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Local Event Guide
Regular Events Bedwas Bridge Club, New Venue: Bedwas & Trethomas Community Hall, The Bryn Field, Newport Road, Bedwas, CF83 8BJ. Every Thursday 7.00pm until 9.30 pm There’s a warm welcome to all, £1 includes tea/coffee. New venue is 150 yards behind the Bedwas Working Mens Institute club, at the end of the lane. Parking is available at a car park in front of the building. Come with or without a Bridge partner. Tuition can be given to beginners if required. Contact Lynda on 02920 868137 Caerphilly Community Chorus Choir for ages 15+, no audition. Caerphilly Children’s Choir. For school years 5 to 8, no audition. Meet in Vanguard Centre on Friday evenings. New choristers welcome in October and January. Experience choristers welcome anytime. www.caerphillycommunitychorus.org.uk
Bingo Tea/Coffee/Biscuits Day Trips arranged - Come Along and have a look. A warm welcome to those that do. You can contact our Secretary, Brian Wyegold on 07932 915960
Civil Service Retirement Fellowship Venue: Windsor Road Church, Windsor St, Caerphilly, CF83 1FW Second Tuesday of every month Time: 10:15am Cost £1.00 per person All Civil Service Pensioners and their partners and friends are welcome for a chat and refreshments. Speakers or other activities are also included. Contact Alun or Barbara on 029 2086 2091 Van over 50’s Club Cole Court, Mornington Meadows We meet every Wednesday between 12.30 - 4.30pm. Bingo and other prize games as well as Tea, Coffee and Biscuits. We also arrange outside Daytrips. Direct bus from Caerphilly Bus Station. Come along and meet us and receive a warm welcome. Contact Jean Cook, Treasurer on 02920 889627 Bedwas & Trethomas over 50’s Wednesday Club Venue: Bedwas & Trethomas Community Hall - Entrance rear of Workmens Hall every Wednesday Time: 1pm to 4pm
Caerphilly Retired Teachers Association Venue: Mount Carmel Church Vestry, Pontygwindy Road.CF83 3AD Date: Last Wednesday in the month. Time: 2 pm - 3.30 pm. We extend a very warm welcome to any retired teacher to come along and join us. Our get-together includes guest speakers,refreshments,meals out and day trips. Very informal. More information from the Secretary on 02920 883722
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Caerphilly Male Voice Choir Venue: Bedwas Methodist Church on Mondays and Thursdays at 7.15 pm We are always on the lookout for new choristers. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are more important than experience. Come along and listen in the first instance and see if it for you. Contact Bradley Harris on 02920881632 or E-mail: gensec@caerphillymalevoicechoir.org St Catherine’s Church Wednesday Drop In Venue: St Catherine’s Church Hall, Maes-y-Felin, off Mill Road, Caerphilly, CF83 3NH Time: 2.30pm to 4pm Last Wednesday of the month. Everyone is welcome to our wide range of talks and activities. Speakers have come from organisations such as Can Do, the local disability advocacy service and Mary’s Meals, supporting meals for children in Africa. Plans include talks from a JP and the Mothers Union and story telling and a bingo session. Refreshments and a raffle. Contact Helen Murphy on 029 2086 3221
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St. Martin’s Ladies Fellowship Venue: St. Martin’s Lesser Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly, CF83 1AA Date: 2nd & 4th Weds of each month Time: 2.30pm-3.30pm A warm welcome to all Ladies for a chat and refreshments. Speakers and other activities. £1.00 which includes Tea/Coffee, Biscuits and a Raffle. Telephone 029 20884615 for further information.
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Bardic Circle Creative Writing Group Venue: Community room at Caerphilly Fire Station, Waun Ganol Street. Date: 1st Thursday of each month Time: 7.30pm-9.30pm Bardic Circle is a group of keen amateur writers who met first at classes run by the University of Newport. We would like to invite other keen amateur writers to join us. For further details phone Alun on 02920 889 403 Caerphilly Ramblers Venue: Meet at Asda, Caerphilly Date: Sundays Time: 9.30a.m. We extend a warm welcome to all who would like to join us for walks of 8 – 12 miles throughout the South Wales Area. Meet in Asda car park, near the recycling bins. For more information go to: http://caerphillyramblers.btck.co.uk or contact John Newton 01633 440999 Creative Writing in Caerphilly Venue: OAP Hall, Park Lane, Caerphilly Date: Thursdays Time: 1pm-2.40pm Friendly and Informal writing group for all ages and abilities. Cost: No charge. contact: Lynda on 07752 508518
Caerphilly Ladies Choir Venue :New Hall Ysgol y Castell, Crescent Road Caerphilly. Date : Every Tuesday evening in Term time. Time : 7.15 pm. to 9.15 pm. We welcome any female 16 or older to come along and sing with us.You do not have to read music.We have a broad repertoire and we give approx. 15 concerts a year. More information from the choir Publicity Officer on 029 2088 3722 or look up our website www.caerphillyladieschoir.org.uk Mount Carmel Coffee Mornings Venue : Mount Carmel Church Vestry, Pontygwindy Road. Date : Every Wednesday morning Time : 11.15 am. to 12.30 pm. Come along and meet new friends. Have a cup of tea or coffee and toast and a chat. Ring Richard on 029 2088 3790 for more information.
Machen Ladies’ Bowling Club Venue: Machen Welfare Ground Date: Thursdays during May - August Time: 6.00p.m. – 7.00p.m. We extend a warm welcome to ladies aged 16 – 60+. You may be an experienced player who wants to join our team or someone who would like to try a game of bowls to find out if they enjoy it. Individual coaching will be given to new players. Please wear flat soled shoes. Bowls will be provided. For more information go to : www. machenbowls.co.uk or contact Lynda Newton 01633 440999
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Regular Events Dove coffee shop Venue: Emmanuel Church, Forge Road Machen Date: every Monday and Wednesday Time: 9am until 2pm Come along and meet new friends. and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. or bring a friend along and have some time together over a cup of tea or coffee. for more information ring Yvonne on 07798538957
We also arrange a theatre visit, summer supper, Christmas Lunch. Annual Fee £10. We also support a different charity each year. A warm welcome guaranteed. Please telephone 02920887636 or 2920883764 for further information.
July 2013 Ty’n y Wern Primary’s Family Fun Day Venue: Ty’n y Wern Primary, Trethomas Date: Saturday 6 July 2013 Time: 11am to 2pm FREE ADMISSION Lots of Games, craft stalls, raffle and refreshments....also a fantastic ‘’pocket money” stall for children - everything 50p!! BTM New Generation Band (11-12:30). Bouncy slide (weather permitting). And lots more! Pop along with family and friends to enjoy a fun filled day with us! Any further informatin required, please feel free to contact Nicola on 07881365101
form of a boot sale running at the same time as the market. Permissions are being sought. If anyone would like to host a stall, want to get involved in running the market or just have some good ideas, please call Jan on 01633 441442 or email me janwalsh@cotyledon.co.uk The Childrens Forces Trust Fundraising Event Venue: Bedwas Community Centre (behind Bedwas High School) Date: Saturday 13th July Time: 1pm-4pm Raising funds to help children whose parent has been seriously injured or sadly killed in conflict. Many tables and stalls, with refreshments. Come along and support us! Please contact Amanda Nott if you require a table at: anottmnott@googlemail.com or 07975 706361. Checkout the event page on facebook.
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Urantia Book Study Group Meetings We look forward to you attending the weekly study group meetings in the Caerphilly area where the book will be read and conclusions made on the contents discussed for each meeting with venue and books being provided along with light refreshments. If you want to expand your cosmic consciousness and enhance you spiritual perception then please contact Gary on 07900667931 or send me an e-mail to garyurantia@aol.com http://www.urantia.org/urantiafoundation
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Guiding Light Spiritualists We meet every Friday at the Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly CF83 1JL. We have a visiting medium every week doing a clairoyance evening. We also do spiritual healing. Doors open at 7pm - we start at 7.30pm. Tea/Coffee and chat after clairvoyance. Everybody welcome. For further information call Sandra Davies on 07805 649850
Machine Knitting Club Are you interested in Machine Knitting or would you like to learn? I am looking to set up a new machine knitting club in the Caerphilly area. We will meet a couple of afternoons or evenings a month. Please ring Val on 029 20867942 for further information.
Caerphilly & District Art Society We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Twyn Community Centre at 7.30p.m. In May we have a demonstration of Oil Painting, with Warren Sealey, and another in mixed media by Jantien Powell – both excellent artists. Come along and join us for more information call Anne Burnell on 029 20 883124. Phoenix Ladies Club Venue: Twyn Community Centre Date: 3rd Tuesday of each month Time: 7pm (doors open 6.30pm) We would like to invite ladies to join our friendly Club. We have varied and interesting speakers, refreshments.
Lotions, potions, herbs and health Date : 07 July 2013 Time : 1000 Venue : Llancaiach Fawr Manor A day covering the uses of plants grown in the garden and how they were used in the Household - plants and herbs for medicines in the days when the lady of the house was expected to be able to make @simples@ or basic remedies to treat her family and servants in the days before the local chemist set up shop. The uses of herbs in cookinf and also for strewing on the floor to scent the house, keeping moths out oof wollen clothes etc. For further details please telephone Llancaiach Fawr Reception on 01443 412248
Famous Forties Date : 13 July 2013 Time : 1400 Venue : Tredegar Park (Risca) Free entry to the event. Live music from the forties, children’s party, stalls, rides, street entertainers and craft workshops. For further details please telephone Risca West and East Community Events Group on 02920 880011 Machen Rural Market Venue: Machen Village Hall and Car Park, the Crescent, Machen Date: Saturday 13th July Time: 10 – 3pm The usual wonderful selection of award winning oils, cheeses, bread, produce and crafts. We are expecting over 25 stalls again this time and are always keen to see new comers. We are also considering a joint fund-raiser with the adjacent United Services. This would be in the
The Caerphilly Save The Children Committee Concert Venue: St. Helen’s Church, Caerphilly Date: 17th July Time: 7pm We are holding a concert to celebrate 60 years of fund raising for The Save The Children this year. The concert will include the Aber male voice choir and Cwrt Rawlings School Choir. Tickets £10.00 Con £8.00. Contact A. Jackson at Jackson.ann@ hotmail.co.uk or phone 02920 864979 St Catherine’s Church Summer Fete Date: Saturday 20th July 2013 Time: 11am- 3pm Venue: St Catherine’s Church & Hall, Mill Road,Caerphilly. Lots of stalls, games and refreshments. More information 029 20 880 357 Circus workshops Date : 31 July 2013 Time : 1200 Venue : Parc Cwm Darran Why not attend our circus workshop and have a go at learning new circus skills such as juggling, unicycling and many more skills. There is a charge of £3 for this activity. The activity will be based at the new amphitheatre at Parc Cwm Darran. Booking required for this event. Please call 01443 875557.
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Caerphilly events update
By the time our article reaches you Blackwood Summer Festival, Caerphilly Flower Festival and our first ever Caerphilly 10k will all be a distant memory as we plough through to another busy month of events in July. The first of our July events kicks of with the Famous Forties Music in the Park, on Saturday 13th July in Tredegar Park, Risca. Come and join us for an afternoon in the park, with live music from the forties beating from the music stage with acts including the delightful Siren Sisters. Visitors can also enjoy traditional funfair rides, Street entertainers, craft workshops and stalls at the free event. Keep a look out for the music festival brochure, which our colleague Sarah has worked really hard on, showcasing a variety of events in the County Borough including Mega Day and Bedwas Rocks. Hot on the heels of the Risca event, is the Big Cheese ® Festival on the 26th – 28th July. The Owain Glyndwr Playing Fields will once again be brought to life with an extravaganza of entertainment on offer from living history encampments, fire eating, troubadours, street entertainers, traditional funfair, music & dance as well as a barrel of laughs on offer in the Comedy marquee. An aroma of delicious smells will entice you to browse the scrumptious food on offer with fresh cakes, patisseries, indulgent cheeses and rich liquors, just a tipple of what’s on offer in the food hall. Visitors will also have the opportunity to gaze around wonderful craft stalls, learn about the work of a number of charities and discover new things to do at the event, whilst being able to look around Britain’s second largest castle for FREE (Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th only). The Big Cheese ® is not to be missed and is a fantastic weekend for all the family, check out our website http://your.caerphilly.gov.uk/bigcheese for all the information on the 2013 event. After a short break from the busy events programme in August, we will be back with Bargoed Open Air Cinema and two very high profile events in September, where we look forward to welcoming back the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park and the Tour of Britain. On Friday 6th September, come and experience the Open Air Cinema. Bring the whole family along to the free event and snuggle up with a blanket. The film is soon to be confirmed so keep a look out in our next article for details.
September. Caerphilly will once again be part of the last night of the proms celebrations, where we join London’s Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, Northern Ireland and Glasgow for the spectacular culmination of the BBC Proms Season. Families and music lovers are invited to embrace this year’s theme of ‘Musicals’, so join in the revelry and bring along your picnics, deckchairs and flags to soak up the unique atmosphere of the wonderful music event. If you would like to receive information on the event including when tickets will be released please email events@caerphilly.gov.uk or call the Event Hotline on 02920 880011 and request to be added to the database. Speeding into mid September, we are then onto the Tour of Britain, which will see some of the World’s top cyclists descend on our town for the finishing part of stage 5 on Thursday 19th December. Riders will once again have to face the gruelling climb of Caerphilly Mountain twice. Don’t forget to pencil the event in your diaries and join us at the finishing line to once again wave a flag and cheer on the cyclists. Hope that you all have a fantastic month, we look forward to updating you with more exciting information on our events next month. Rubecca Clinch Events & Marketing Apprentice Business Enterprise Support Team Directorate of the Environment, Regeneration & Planning Caerphilly County Borough Council www.caerphilly.gov.uk/events www.visitcaerphilly.com
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WELSH LAW FIRMS UNITE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF LEGAL AID CHANGES Over 30 independent South Wales law firms have joined together to raise awareness of the effects the Government’s proposed alterations to legal aid funding for criminal cases will have, if they go ahead.
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The collective of firms organised an awareness day on Friday 21st June to inform the public about the proposed changes, which will reduce the number of people who qualify for legal aid in this area of law and remove the right to representation by the solicitor of their choice.
The number of firms in each region will also be significantly reduced to just nine in south Wales and four in Gwent, and firms do not necessarily have to have an office in the region to be awarded the work.
On Friday 21st June, representatives from the law firms attended at Crown Courts and Magistrates Courts across south Wales handing out information and talking to people about the impact the changes will have for them. Under the proposals, legally aided criminal defendants will no longer be able to choose a lawyer who they know and trust but will simply be allocated someone at random.
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Motoring Feature
Fixed Penalties What the changes mean for you.
Changes are being introduced to give the police powers to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving from July 2013. Careless drivers who put other road users at risk face on-the-spot penalties under new measures announced by the Department for Transport.
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The changes will give the police greater flexibility in dealing with less serious careless driving offences, such as tailgating or middle lane hogging, and free them from resourceintensive court processes. The fixed penalty will also enable the police to offer educational training as an alternative to endorsement. Drivers will still be able to appeal any decision in court. In addition, existing fixed penalty levels for most motoring offences - including using a mobile phone at the wheel and not wearing a seatbelt - will rise to £100 to bring them into line with the penalties for similar non-motoring fixed penalties. The fixed penalty for careless driving will be £100 with 3 points on the driver’s licence. The most serious examples will continue to go through court, where offenders may face higher penalties. There are no changes to penalty levels for parking offences. Fixed penalty levels for most of these motoring offences have not increased since 2000, and are now lower than other penalties of a similar severity. In addition, raising the penalty levels for these offences offers an additional incentive for drivers to take up remedial courses which address poor driving behaviour in the longer term. The changes - which the government aim to bring into force in July 2013 - are being introduced following extensive public consultation with road safety groups and police forces.
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Most motoring fixed penalty offences will rise under the changes: • a non-endorsable (where the driver does not receive points on their licence) £30 fixed penalty notice will rise to £50 • an endorsable (where points are given) £60 and non-endorsable fixed penalty notice will rise to £100 • an endorsable £120 fixed penalty notice will rise to £200 • the fixed penalty notice for driving with no insurance will rise from £200 to £300 Graduated fixed penalties (mainly for commercial goods and passenger carrying vehicles and including offences like drivers’ hours and overloading) and financial deposits (for drivers without a satisfactory UK address) will also increase: • a £30 non-endorsable fine will rise to £50 • a £60 endorsable and non-endorsable fine will rise to £100 • a £120 endorsable and non-endorsable fine will rise to £200 • a £200 endorsable and non-endorsable fine will rise to £300 As with other existing fixed penalty notice offences, such as speeding, police forces will also be able to offer careless drivers the option of remedial training. Though penalty levels will increase, penalty points will not change. Fixed penalty notices for parking, waiting and obstruction offences will also remain unchanged.
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