Issue 160
June 2012
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Welcome including the Jubilee Beacon lighting on Moel Famau on Monday 4th. There’s live music at the Miners on If May was a quiet month, then June the 4th too. There’s a lot more in the looks positively frenetic by month, from Attic Sales to Singing comparison, with a whole host of Groups to Parish Picnics and Herb Days, and don’t forget the School Fair things going on. at the end of the month. The Diamond Jubilee is a focus for Have fun! many of these, and the reason behind the front cover picture this month, Paul & Siobhan which is made up of photographs from the Golden Jubilee event in Llanferres. It’s hard to believe it’s 10 Contact: years since the last Jubilee party, and Paul & Siobhan Gothorp none of us has aged a bit! 2 Cae Gwyn Llanferres Mold If the planned party in the village on CH7 5SL 3rd June is anything like that last one Tel: (01352) 810566 it’ll definitely be one not to miss! There’s plenty of other events in the Email: newsandviews@llanferres.org www.llanferres.org area associated with the Jubilee,
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Notices June Birthdays Happy Birthday to the following Rebecca Eyre on 5th June Zac Atherton-Collins who will be 19 on 7th June Brianna Hodge who will be 15 on 11th June Ebony Guitton who will be 10 on 12th June Leah Eyre who will be 11 on 13th June June Healy on 14th June Kim Madigan who will be 18 on 15th June Doll Collins on 20th June Mike Eyre on 20th June Luis Prtak on 21st June Daniel Philipson who will be 15 on 25th June If you would like a birthday or special announcement included in News & Views please send the details to: newsandviews@llanferrres.org or 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SL
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Many thanks I would like to thank all those who voted for me in the recent Council election. I will continue to do my best to carry on finding out the opinions of the community and help all age groups in any way I can. Your continued faith in my efforts is very much appreciated. Sincerely
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Local news COUNTY AND COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS LLANFERRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL Congratulations to the following who were re-elected or elected to the Community Council: John ALMOND Jac ARMSTRONG Robert ARMSTRONG Margaret DAVIES Yvonne FODEN-MCCORRY
David JONES Robert JONES Olive PARRY David TWOMEY
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June Diary Dates 1st 2nd
Fri Sat
3rd
Sun
9.30am Holy Communion. 4.00pm Jubilee Party
4th
Mon
8.00pm onwards 60s Night at the Miners 10.00pm Moel Famau Jubilee Beacon lighting
5th 6th 7th 8th 9th
Tue Queen's Jubilee. Events all day in Mold Wed Llanferres Dance Club Thu Fri Sat
10th
Sun
11th
Mon Gardening Club meeting
12th 13th
15th 16th
Tue 2.00pm Llanferres Over 60s club meeting. 7.00pm Bowls Club Wed Llanferres Dance Club Community Council Meeting Thu 5.30pm 'Come and Sing’ session at Llanbedr Village Hall Fri 3.00pm ‘Posh Auction’ at Ruthin Pine Sat
17th
Sun
18th
Mon 7.30pm Llanferres Playing Field AGM, Village Hall
19th
Tue
20th
Wed Llanferres Dance Club
21st
Thu
12noon Village Lunch Club, Druid Inn
22nd
Fri
Gallon Walk
23rd
Sat
10.00am Attic Sale, Village Hall 12noon Parish Picnic at Rhydymwyn. Mid Summer Herb Day at Caffi Florence
24th
Sun
9.30 Holy Communion
25th
Mon
26th 27th 28th
Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club Wed Llanferres Dance Club Thu 9.00pm Fun Quiz at the Miners
14th
29th
Fri
30th
Sat
11.00am Family Service
9.30am Holy Communion
7.00pm Bowls Club
11.30am- 3.00pm Bro Famau Summer Fair
For updates and future dates see the What’s On page at www.llanferres.org
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Village Jubilee Party A street party will be held outside the village hall (inside if raining!) On Sunday 3rd June from 4pm – please bring your own food and drink Traditional games with prizes A royal bouncy castle Competition for the best crown (child’s and adults) Fancy Dress! (50’s or Royal theme) Music from the last 60 years Memorabilia stall (please dig out any old photos and 1950’s items) Jac (Armstrong) entered a competition with the Co op and won!! The prize was a Jubilee pack and £100 to spend in the store this will be used to buy something special for the day! Contact June Healy 01352 810264, Mel Berry 01352 810461 or Jane Givelin 01352 810359 Email: june.healy@btconnect.com meljberry@hotmail.com givelin@tiscali.co.uk There will be no parking in the school area
If you want to impress – come in fancy dress!!
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Church News Sunday Services for June 3rd 10th 17th 24th
Holy Communion at 9.30 am Family Service at 11.00 am Holy Communion at 9.30 am Holy Communion at 9.30 am
New Rectory Do you think Adrian and Diane have been in their new home for a year? Well, they moved in on 26th May last year! I know they had a few teething problems with lights and telephone/computer connection initially but I believe they have settled in well. Adrian came to our house quite a few times after they moved in to use my computer for emails. He has said since that it made him realise that we can manage better than we realise without instant communication. Gwen Rogers Gwen is the oldest member of our congregation, though our organist, Gwen Edwards, keeps telling us that she is not much younger. Gwen has kept very good health until recently but her son, Tim (you may know Tim Rogers from the days when he was on ITV delivering news from the North), realised she was unwell when he was spending a few days with her. After a short spell in hospital Gwen is recovering well and sends her thanks for everyone's help and kind messages of good will. Ray Robinson Sadly Ray Robinson has died unexpectedly of a heart attack whilst in hospital receiving treatment for cancer. He will be sadly missed by his son, brother, Ada and many other local family and friends. I remember Ray during the time he was, amongst others, very kind to Grace Hobson (another of our elderly organists) who lived next door until aged over 100. Ray used to cook for her and I'm told even made a hole in the hedge so that he didn't have to keep going down his steep steps and up those next door! Ray's funeral was at St Berres at 2.00 pm on Thursday 24th May.
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Church News Wedding On a happier note, two Weddings were booked in for May, only one of which has been celebrated as I write. This was the marriage between Iain Robertson and Fiona McCreddin who come from Nottingham, but the Bride used to live in Cadole and still has family there. They were lucky to have a sunny and pleasant afternoon. The next is on 26th May. Easter - thanks from Gay Headley Thanks to all who generously donated cash and/or flower arranging skills to prepare our glorious Easter decorations. Special thanks once again to Mrs Joan Almond for her talents and to Price Jones for providing amazingly good value long-lasting flowers. (They deserve the plug!) Parish Picnic for families A social event for the 5 Parishes in the Bro Famau group will take place on Rhydymwyn 'Donkey' field by the cricket pavilion at noon on Saturday 23rd June. Bring your own food and drink and have fun entering a treasure hunt and other activities. There will be display boards giving information about each Parish and it will be an opportunity to meet people from other parishes. Christian Aid Collection Very many thanks to those who collected for this worthwhile cause and to those who gave so generously. The weather wasn't too bad for doing the collections, I'm pleased to say. The total collected in Llanferres and Maeshafn was £413 and this amount will be combined with money raised from a coffee morning in Gwernaffield."
YSGOL BRO FAMAU 100 CLUB MAY 2012 DRAW 1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize
£40 Mrs P.A Jeffs £24 Kerry Mehra £14 Lesley Roberts
10 News & Views LLANFERRES PLAYING FIELD & RECREATION ASSOCIATION Registered Charity Number : 1059978 Chairman: Mr D.Hurst Cartref, Ruthin Road Llanferres Nr Mold Denbighshire Tel: 01352 810461
Treasurer: Mr. N Lennon 16 Bryn Altro Ave Tfarn y Gelyn Nr Mold Denbighshire Tel: 01352 810609
Secretary : Mr.S.Hodge Rectory Lane Llanferres Nr Mold Denbighshire Tel: 01352 810509
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Community Council News - May Meeting From the minutes of the May meeting:The meeting should have been held on 10th May but due to administrative difficulties had to be postponed until 21st May. This being the first meeting since the election, all the newly elected Councillors signed the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
discussed later, and signed the book accordingly.
The Minutes of the meeting held on 19th April were signed as a true record subject to two minor corrections. The Council agreed to pay for maintenance work carried out on Maeshafn Village Green and agreed a The Retiring Chairman then welcomed donation towards the cost of producing all Councillors especially Mr David the 'News and views'. Twomey, elected for the first time, and Matters:21/2012/0514 Mr Martyn Holland our new County Planning Proposal:- Erection of shelter to cover Councillor. Mountain Rescue Ambulance. Location: The Community Council decided to Colomendy Centre Loggerheads. The adopt paragraph 4(e) in the Code of Community Council resolved to raise no Conduct whereby every Councillor is objection. required to 'attend at least one training 21/2012/0501 Proposal:- Erection of session during each full term of office on single storey pitched roof extension at the Members' Code of Conduct as rear of dwelling and erection of provided by the Monitoring Officer or detached garage and store at front of dwelling. Location: Oldfield Forestry person nominated on their behalf'. Road Llanferres. The Community Mr David Jones and Mr John Almond Council resolved to raise no objection. were then elected unanimously to the positions of Chairman and Vice- It was reported that the planning for the Jubilee Party for 3rd June was going Chairman respectively. very well. Mr Martyn Holland was then invited to give a brief report on his activities as a The next meeting of the Community new County Councillor. He reported Council will be held in the Village Hall that there had been a, very satisfactory, on Thursday 14th June. 54% turnout for the County Council John Almond. Vice Chairman election and he thanked the electorate for their votes. He had since attended numerous training sessions and noted For Sale that all County Councillors have been provided with i pads instead of the Free Range Eggs computers previously provided. He intended to attend all of our Community ÂŁ1 per 1/2 dozen Council meetings and listen to any Call at concerns the community may have. Tyn Llan Farm, Councillor Margaret Davies declared an Llanferres. interest in a planning application, to be
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Ysgol Bro Famau Llanferres Summer Fair! Saturday 30th June 11.30am til 3.00pm £1.00 adults, 50p under 18’s All welcome! Home produce stalls Games Refreshments Auction and Raffle Tug of War Pony rides Wellie Throwing Football Challenge And much more
All proceeds towards much needed resources and equipment for the children at Ysgol Bro Famau
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Jac Armstrong and June Healy collect their Jubilee party package from the Co-op in Mold, after winning the Jubilee competition.
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Badminton Club news Sunday 22nd April was the Gareth Coppack tournament at Deeside Leisure Centre. This tournament is open to all under 15 teams who play in the North East Wales Junior Badminton League. Llanferres entered an A and B team in the competition. They both played really well, both making it through to the quarter final rounds.
The B team had a very unlucky draw, coming up against the current best team in the league, Mold A. The A team also had tough matches against Flint A , losing out by only one point to get to the semi-finals. Well done to everyone who took part and thank you to the parents who helped with lifts and managing teams. Also, each year an award is given to one player from the league for fair
play. After each junior league match, teams vote for their favourite player from the opposing teams, and these votes are counted up at the end of the season. Llanferres have won this award quite a few times now, and we didn't disappoint. This year the sports personality award was given to Declan Bonar. Well done to all players who have taken part in the junior league this season and a big thank you to the parents who have helped with lifts . Thanks, Moira
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Gardening Club news Llanferres Parish Gardening Club The meeting held on Monday May 14th had quite a business ethic to start. Our new Treasurer, Mr Tony McKinstry, is now in place, so he had produced a balance sheet to cover the period from our AGM in November 2011. Still a healthy balance! Mrs Glenys Roberts is to be offered an Honorary Membership in recognition of the support she gave to her late husband, the past Treasurer of the club, and also her hard work particularly for our Annual Show. Show Secretary, David Jones, confirmed final details for our schedule and also three new judges. Our guest speaker was Gareth Jones - farm manager of the Rhug Estate. In his talk "Organic Growing" Mr Jones described a different aspect than most gardeners recognise. Explaining his career at the Rhug Estate and how since 1998 the organic system had been introduced and developed. No sprays or fertilizers are used - only natural cropping. With white clover sown and cropped for five years, red clover two-three years, both grown to fix nitrogen in the soil. Then two years of speciality cereal triticale - taller growing to smother weeds - together with oats and stubble turnips (all grown to provide food for the animals) thus 5-7 years of rotation is achieved. There are also chickens, turkeys and geese to add to the diversification at the Rhug Estate in the three farms of Lord Newborough’s enterprise. Questions and discussion with Mr Jones followed, which showed our members' general curiosity and interest. Our next meeting will be on Monday June 11th when David Shiel, senior Ranger of the AONB, will give a talk entitled "Moel Findeg". As always, visitors are welcome - entrance fee £1. Mrs Joan Almond Hon Secretary ( 810808
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COME AND SING!! Hi! I’m Jennie. I’ve just moved into Ruthin from East Yorkshire. I’m a singing and piano teacher and I would really love to start an informal singing group. I’m a strong believer in two things; 1 Singing together makes people happy 2 Tea and cake make people happy! How about some of us start meeting to have a sing, drink some tea and eat some cake? Don’t worry if you don’t read music; you don’t have to. If you’re nervous about coming alone, bring a friend! Come if you think you can’t sing, come if you love singing, come if you’re just curious, come if you love cake ~ you might just find yourself singing!
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Children from Ysgol Bro Famau, teachers and parents at the top of Moel Famau on their fund-raising walk for the PTFA on the afternoon of Sunday 20th May. Photograph courtesy of Paul O’Garra
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Local news JUBILEE BEACON As part of the celebrations to commemorate Her Majesty the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Denbighshire County Council, Flintshire County Council and the North East Wales Search and Rescue Team, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, will be lighting a beacon at Jubilee Tower the summit of Moel Famau on: MONDAY 4TH JUNE 2012 AT 10:00PM It is one of over 4,000 across the UK (and beyond) forming part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Everyone is welcome, and there’s a curry supper at the Druid for anyone who needs sustenance afterwards! There are links on our website for more information on this and related events: www.llanferres.org Paul, Rhys , Becky & Steve
WE DID IT! Thank you to all our sponsors, especially our local T shirt sponsors, AGS and MTH Preservations, for your generous donations. We managed the 40 mile walk - the Cheshire Challenge - on 28th April, although it took a bit longer than expected! We finished in the dark at about 10.15, having set off at 5.30 the morning! We’ve almost reached our target of £1,250 too - just a few more ££s needed. Thank you.
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Local news Llanferrres Over 60s Club On May 9th we visited "Plas Newydd" in Llangollen and were given a short talk on the history of the two ladies who had lived there, followed by a tour of the house. It was so interesting to see how they had lived after fleeing from Ireland, and how they transformed the house with all its wonderful carvings. Many thanks to Betty for making all the arrangements. Our next meeting is on June 12th, with a talk by one of the "Victim Support " group at Mold crown court, The Village Hall 2.00pm More information
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Local news YOUR VILLAGE HALL NEEDS YOU !!! INDOOR CHARITY/ATTIC SALE LLANFERRES VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY JUNE 23rd. 10am to 2pm Free Admission. Many Tables including: House Clearance, Collectables, Unwanted Gifts and much more. Refreshments available, the proceeds of which will help to support our village hall. Please come along, bring the family, browse, find a bargain and enjoy mingling! If you wish to book a table (ÂŁ5) please ring Pat or Rob on 810259 or E.mail rarmst@hotmail.com A.S.A.P
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News from the Druid Diamond jubilee weekend
GUEST ALES
We will be open as usual for food and drink everyday over the forthcoming holiday weekend. We look forward to seeing you. All are welcome for a curry supper after the Jubilee Beacon lighting too!
Great News for Summer. Banks Sunbeam Bitter (4.2% Abv) is now permanently available to us. This month’s single hop beer will be MARYNKA (4.0% Abv) made from a Polish hop.
WHISKY OF THE WORLD 5TH MASTERCLASS David and Brian will present this excellent evening of entertainment with an opportunity to taste some interesting whiskies produced from some of the 24 whiskyproducing countries. Great value - includes whisky tasters and supper, £25 per person.
Village Lunch Club Jim & Julie are pleased to welcome the Village Lunch Club for its third meeting, here at the Druid on Thursday 21st June at 12 noon. We look forward to seeing you.
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Don’t Forget The Extras !!! Peppercorn Sauce garlic Butter Add a jumbo Onion Rings prawn skewer Mushrooms £3.50 £1.50 each
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Annual old peoples welfare summer trip Friday 13th !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! July to Anglesey this year, coffee stop on route 2 hrs in beautiful Beaumaris for lunch shopping sightseeing or relaxing A little island tour, then 2 course dinner plus coffee at 5pm in Deganwy home 8ish £5 per person - hope you don’t mind Leaving Llanferres 9am usual pick ups More details to follow in July edition Please let committee members know ASAP if you’d like to join us: Jenny Studley, Sandra Jones, Ann Woodwood, Rob & Joan Jones, Daryl Austin, Glenys Roberts, Yvonne McCorry, Maureen Hill Looking forward to seeing you all.
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A note from your new County Councillor I would like to thank every one who turned out to vote in the recent local elections. The turn out in the Llanarmon Yn Ial/Llandegla ward which includes Llanferres and Maeshafn was one of the highest in the county at 54% compared to many where the turn out was below 20%. I have no doubt that all the candidates would like me to thank everyone for taking an interest in these important elections.
These I-Pads also take pictures and so if you see me standing in the middle of a road holding what looks like a book in front of me I will only be taking a picture of a local pot hole!! It is estimated that this will save ÂŁ25,000 a On a personal note I would like to year on paper alone and even more on thank those of you who put your postage. confidence in me by electing me to represent you all on Denbighshire The Council has now elected its Leader County Council. I appreciate for many and Cabinet and also appointed this of you this was a personal vote rather years Chair and deputy chair. than a political one which makes it Next week I will hear which even more important to me as an committees I will be sitting on. individual. On a final note I would like to thank Now the hard work begins. our outgoing County Councillor Dr Chris for all her hard work over the last I have already attended my first council four years and to say that I may not be meetings and training sessions where as colourful as Christine but that I do we have covered everything from the intend to work as hard as she has for Code of Conduct, Planning and how to all our villages and communities. use new technology. Thank you. Denbighshire County Council are Martyn L Holland. looking to be one of the first councils to become paperless and to this end all For help or advice please contact me councillors have been given I-Pads on:through which we can receive and Tel. 01824 780703 send not only e-mails but also e-mail Agendas and Minutes of all meetings. martyn.holland@denbighshire.gov.uk
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Local news LLANFERRES VILLAGE HALL NEWS The Village Hall management committee met on Thursday 17th May. Their aim to actively promote the use of the Hall for village activities, thus helping to foster our village community spirit, was confirmed. The committee agreed to support the Jubilee organisers by donating £100 towards the June 3rd. celebrations . A Charity/Attic Sale will be held on Sat. June 23rd. (see separate notice) Proposed Art Exhibition/Sale in late July or August. Whist Drive to be arranged for September (suggested 10 consecutive Friday evenings). The V.H. Committee also agreed to support the Community Council with the purchase for the community of the field adjacent to the school by donating £1000 towards the costs. As we have no further use for the electric organ , kindly donated by Jim and Julie Dolan of the Druid Inn, they have given permission for us to sell the organ for Village Hall funds. Anyone interested please phone Rob Armstrong 810259. The committee would welcome any further suggestions to provide activities to promote Llanferres community spirit. Rob Armstrong, Chairman
Have you ever wanted to learn to sing? Ever wished you could play the piano? Now’s your chance! Young and friendly singing and piano teacher, new to the area.
Call Jennie Coates (BA Hons) on 7816 508 900
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John & Gilly look forward to welcoming you at
The Miners Arms Maeshafn Tel 01352 810464 E mail: johnminers@talktalkbusiness.net Opening hours Monday & Tuesday 6.00pm -11.30pm Wednesday to Friday 12.00noon - 3.00pm 6.00pm - 12 midnight Saturday & Sunday 12 noon -12 midnight Food served Lunch Wednesday to Friday 12 noon - 2.00 pm Saturday 12 noon - 3.00 pm Sunday 12 noon - 4.00 pm Main courses £5.95 or £7.95 Dinner Wednesday to Saturday 6.00pm - 9.00pm Forthcoming Events June 4th - 8.00 pm onwards 60's Night Live music with Back Beat Fun Quiz - Thursday 28th June - 9.00 pm
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Mold Diamond Jubilee Celebrations Tuesday, 5th June 2012 - from 10am - 10pm throughout the town! Mold Town Council, with lots of help from willing volunteers, is pleased to invite you to join in the fun and frolics of the 1950's with our themed day of celebration for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The town will be alive and many shops will be open for the occasion and joining in the fun. So come and enjoy: Mold High Street (from 10am to 6pm) TV screens showing the Royal Carriage procession live from London Live entertainment with professional artistes alongside much of our local talent In the afternoon our headline act - the fantastic 11 piece ‘Zoot Serious and a Bellyful of Bop’ - rampant rhythm, blues & rock n' roll. BuzzAh - award winning musical theatre group Our very own Mold Town Concert Band Fashion show through the ages. Jubilee Welsh Oggies, Fish & Chips and a special Mold Jubilee Ale! Children's rides and various trade stalls.
Daniel Owen Square (from 2pm to 10pm) In the afternoon - a "Royal" Tea Dance hosted by Mold WI and Mold & Buckley Lions. Dancing to the Bill Basey Big Band Sound and supported by Huw on his keyboards. Dancing demonstrations From 5pm onwards - A Rock and Roll Party featuring The Trotters, Tony and Dai and the great cover band - The Review. A fantastic finale with an amazing laser light show lighting up the Square and surroundings. Gourmet Hot Dogs and licensed bar featuring a special Mold Jubilee Ale!
Across the Town (from 11am to 5pm approx) Classic vehicles on the Town Hall & Meadow Place car parks – parade at 3pm (approx) Military vehicles strategically located. Nostalgic photographic exhibition in Mold Town Hall - get your photo taken in a commemorative pose! Enjoy the 1950's games and children's activities in Daniel Owen Precinct. Take a ride on Mold's own "Royal Train" or “Royal Horse and Carriage.” Meet Mold's "Queen for the Day". Seek out the great street entertainers - see the Mad Nun on a Piano!
Mold is celebrating in style... so come and join in the fun!! www.moldtowncouncil.org.uk or Tel 01352 751819 or find us on Facebook
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Nature Notes This seems to be the year for Redpolls. A local resident telephoned to say he had a mixed flock of about forty Redpolls and Siskins in his garden and at the same time we had both species in our garden feeding at the seed or nut basket and bathing in the pond. But which race? There are at least five possibilities. Lesser, Mealy, Greater (or Greenland) and Arctic redpoll. The most likely is the Lesser redpoll as that is the resident British race. Mealy redpolls are a Continental species which come to Britain in some winters but usually stay on the east coast but do sometimes spread across to the west while the other two, from northern Scandinavia or Greenland are rare vagrants but can turn up at times. As they all have somewhat variable plumage it is very difficult to separate them. For those who do not know these birds, they are like a small female House sparrow with tit-like behaviour, a pink forehead, a small black bib and a yellow beak. The males sometimes have a pink flush to the breast. All species have these features except the juveniles which have no pink. A resident of Maeshafn telephoned to say that he had an Arctic redpoll in his garden, which would be unusual but not impossible. Among the ones bathing in our garden pond was one with a yellow forehead. I have consulted all my books and looked on the Internet but I cannot find any reference to a yellow forehead so I must assume it to be just an aberration.
Redpolls used to be a quite common species, feeding on the seeds of birch and alder, especially near water, but from the 1950s they went into a steep decline and became rather rare. However, in more recent times they seem to have made something of a comeback and numbers have increased again. This spring(?) has been unusual for birds. As I write, (16th May) Siskins are still coming to the garden whereas normally they have dispersed to their breeding areas and Bramblings are still here instead of being back in northern Europe. Swallows and House martins arrived but then many of them seemed to disappear again and there are not that many about. No doubt a little warm weather will have them back. Conversely, some summer migrants like Chiffchaffs, Willow warblers and Blackcaps are here in good numbers and singing lustily. I heard my first Cuckoo and saw my first Redstart on the 12th May. It was also pleasing to hear the loud laughing call of a Green woodpecker here in Llanferres. Unlike the common Great-spotted woodpecker, this species seldom 'drums' on trees but makes its presence known with a loud, laughing call sometimes described as a 'yaffle'. Very well camouflaged amongst the trees, they can sometimes be seen on the ground hunting ants, their favourite food.
John Almond
01352 810808
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Local Councillors Martyn Holland, Denbighshire County Councillor for Llanferres, Llanarmon yn Ial & Llandegla. 01824 780703 martyn.holland@denbighshire.gov.uk Gwyneth Dillon, Clerk to Llanferres Community Council, 01978 790269 Llanferres Community Councillors David Jones, Chairman, 01352 810511 John Almond, Vice Chairman, 01352 810808 Rob Armstrong, 01352 810259 Jac Armstrong, 01352 810259 Margaret Davies, 01352 810491 Yvonne Foden-McCorry, 01352 810867 Rob Jones, 01352 810500 Olive Parry, 01352 810294 Dave Twomey, 01352 810690 Please contact any of the above if you have anything you would like to be brought to the attention of your Community Council. Awarded
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Village Organisations Archery Club - lan Logan, Tryfan, 17 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres Tel: 810627 Badminton Club - June Healy Tel: 810264 Bowling Club - Every Tuesday in the village hall, 7pm - 9pm Contact Dave Twomey Tel: 810690. Church - Rev'd Adrian Copping, The New Rectory, Rectory Lane, Llanferres Mold, CH7 5SR Email: adriancopping@hotmail.com Rector's Warden - Josh Griffiths, Jontindale, Ruthin Road. Tel: 810853 People's Warden - Mr. Brian Skelhorn 16 Cae Gwyn. Tel: 810422 Clwydian Conservation Campaign - Pen y Chwareli, Pant Ddu Road, Nercwys CH7 4DD Llanferres Holiday Club ( School Holiday Child Care) Becky Thomas, Booking Officer Tel: 01352 759263 or mobile 07530 721953 Gardening Club - Mrs Joan Almond, 20 Cae Derwen, Llanferres. Tel: 810808 Llanferres Alcoholic Mountain Biking Soc. (LAMBS) - Gordon Jones Tel: 810305 Llanferres Community Council - Mrs Gwyneth Dillon, Rhosddigre, Llandegla, LL11 3AU Tel: 01978 790269 Llanferres Playing Field & Recreation Association - Secretary, Simon Hodge. Tel: 810686 Maeshafn Cricket Club - Secretary: Jonathan Fagan. Tel: 810373 Old People's Welfare Committee - Secretary, Yvonne Foden-McCorry Tel: 810867 PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau - Chair, Kym Willis 07578392305 / 01824 780888 Llanferres Over 60s Club - Olive Parry. Tel: 810294 Village Hall Booking Secretary Village Hall Management Committee - Chairman, Rob Armstrong. 810259 QUIZ ANSWERS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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