Llanferres News & Views, May 20017

Llanferres May 2017 Issue 210

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Welcome Welcome to the May edition of News & Views. And firstly, a big thank you to Aunty She for this month’s front page photograph.

May looks to be a fun month ahead with the inaugural village beer festival on the 20th to look forward to, as well as the bingo on Friday 5th. It’s hard to believe, but Sam and Roy are celebrating a year at the Druid this month and they have a special celebratory event too on May 20th.

And don’t forget to vote for your choice for county councillor on May 4th.

As they say, “All good things come to an end”, and we’ve decided that applies to our stint producing News & Views too. After more than 8 years we’re hanging up our keyboards

and looking to pass on the baton, to thoroughly mix metaphors. So, if you’ve had a yearning to get involved with News & Views - now’s the time to shout. The lease on the current News & Views printer expires in September, so the September issue will be our last one. The magazine is on a good financial footing now and in good shape for someone else to take over. So if you fancy a go - give us call or email us, and we can give you a bit more detail of what’s involved currently.

Indeed, you may have your own ideas of how to do it differently.

Either way, please do get in touch.

Best Wishes Paul & Siobhan Tel: (01352) 810668 Email: news@llanferres.org

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Notices

Happy Birthday to the following in May Laurie Shillito on 11th May

Ben Harris who will be 10 on 13th May Owen Cordiner who will be 16 on 18th May Mari Ffion Edwards on 21st May Carys Jones who will be 15 on 23rd May Ben Godfrey on 25th May David Logan on 26th May Aidan Giles on 28th May Megan Llewellyn who will be 18 on 29th May

FOR SALE Farewell and Best Wishes to Darryl & Patrick Austin who left the village in April and have moved home to Mold.

We wish them all the very best and hope to still see them at community events in the future.

They have contributed a lot to community life during their time in Llanferres and will be missed.

A warm welcome from the community to our new neighbours at 23 Cae Gwyn, we look forward to meeting you .

Ladies Apollo bike,7 gears, colour blue.

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FORTHCOMING WEDDING Claire Woodcock will marry Ryan Pickering on May 6th at 2pm at St. Berres’s Church, Llanferres

YSGOL BRO FAMAU 100 CLUB

1st Prize 2nd Prize 3rd Prize

MARCH 2017 DRAW £30 David Jones £20 D Collins £10 Graeme Davidson

If you would like a birthday or special announcement included in News &Views please send the details to: news@llanferres.org or 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SL. Tel 810668

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Local News LLANFERRES OVER 60's Club To most of us the name Chester conjures up “The Cathedral”, “The Walls”, Boat Trips and shopping. At our April meeting David Cummings opened our eyes to the citizens of Chester who, each year, keep history alive. Professionals and Amateurs re-enact early events such as the Easter story (a local donkey appears too) and Roman Legions marching through the streets in full armour! Present day attractions are thriving too - the open air theatre, horse racing, the Zoo, the Waterways Festival and the Festival of Lights plus Islands of the World.

On May 9th Rachel Jones will talk about work in the Country Park at Loggerheads.

Please join us at 2.00pm

Crown Green Bowls Cilcain Crown Green Bowls Club would welcome new members, with or without experience, to participate socially or competitively.

We have a mid-week team (any age) who play on Wednesday evenings and 2 Vets teams ( 55 or over ) who play on Thursday afternoons.

Practice is on Monday or Tuesday evenings.

Further details from the Sec. Rob Armstrong Tel. 810259.

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BANK HOLIDAY 9.15am Parents & Toddlers 7.00pm Bowls Club 6.30pm Dance Club Polling Day for Local Elections Blue Bag Day 7.30pm Family Bingo Night 9.30 am Morning Worship, St. Berres’ Church 6:30pm Tai Chi 7.30pm Gardening Club Meeting 2.00pm Over 60s Club Meeting 6.30pm Dance Club 7.30pm Community Council AGM

9.30 am Morning Worship, St. Berres’ Church 6:30pm Tai Chi 9.15am Parents & Toddlers 7.00pm Bowls Club 6.30pm Dance Club

5.00pm Bro Famau Beer Festival 9.30 am Holy Communion, St Berres’ Church 4pm Messy Church, Gwernaffield Church Hall 6:30pm Tai Chi 7.00pm Whist Evening 9.15am Parents & Toddlers 7.00pm Bowls Club 6.30pm Dance Club

9.30 am Morning Worship, St. Berres’ Church 6:30pm Tai Chi BANK HOLIDAY 7.00pm Bowls Club

Events in italics are in the Village Hall Check the latest Village Hall bookings on our website: www.llanferres.org Click on ‘What’s on’ on the main menu

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LLANFERRES PARISH GARDENING CLUB The meeting held on Monday April 10th had Amy Green of the North Wales Wildlife Trust as its guest speaker. In a most informative talk, Amy talked of her involvement in the "Living Landscape" Rivers Alun and Chwiler. This project is basically to improve the river quality, with plant and tree growing to encourage and provide habitats for birds and endangered species such as the dormouse and water vole. Amy also spoke of her involvement with local farmers and landowners to help her with the project. Due consideration is needed for their livestock and land, but in most cases, this help is forthcoming.

The questions afterwards showed members were in tune with the work Amy and her colleagues were doing.

Show Secretary, Ivy Watts, now had final classes to hand and the schedule would be printed shortly.

Our next meeting will be on Monday May 8th when Kevin Pratt will give an illustrated talk entitled "The Private Plants and Gardens of Cheshire" a rare look at gardens you CANNOT visit.

As usual new members and visitors are always welcome.

Annual Subscription £5.00 Casual Visit to one meeting £1.00 Hon Secretary Mrs Joan Almond ℡ 01352 810808

Denbighshire County Council Local Elections Thursday May 4th 2017 Candidates: BARTON Bob ENGLISH Robert Charles HOLLAND Martyn Laurie

Independent Socialist Labour Party Welsh Conservative Party

Polling station: Llanferres Village Hall 7am - 10pm

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Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres

April

forward was also taken into Present: Cllr. David Jones (Chair), Cllr consideration.

John Almond, Cllr. Rob Jones, Cllr.

Resolved: Construction should be Rob Armstrong, Cllr Yvonne Fodenmore in keeping with the current McCorry, Cllr. Margaret Davies, Cllr. housing adjacent. On the easterly Jac Armstrong. Cllr D Twomey, Cllr boundary, the property should be set Martyn Holland County Councillor, back in line with the adjacent uncontested elected Mr. Allan Morgans properties. Drawings submitted are (who will serve as a Community not of sufficient clarity and detail to Councillor) and the Clerk, Mrs. G make an informed decision. The Dillon. Members of the public were Community Council cannot support the present. application at present.

Apologies: Cllr Adrian Walls was not Minutes of the Meeting Held 9th March present at the meeting.

2017 - The Minutes of the General The Chairman welcomed Mr. Allan Meeting held on 9th March 2017 were Morgan to the team. It was requested received and signed as a correct that the Planning Item 21/2017/0045 record by the Chairman. be moved forward on the Agenda.

Matters Arising - The Notice Board, This was agreed. removed from Loggerheads by Meeting Open to Public - Mr. Astbury was Countryside Services has now been present to draw the Community re-erected but is in a distressed state Council's attention to the fact that the and needs some maintenance. (Cllr drawings for the current planning Almond offered to inspect it). application for Bryn Artro, appeared to The white paint for the edge of the be formed on top of the boundary line steps on the footpath from Cae Gwyn to the adjacent property. Mr. Astbury is yet to be completed. requested the Community Council not A 'Tidy Up' of the Maes Ysgawen area is to support the application due to this. now confirmed for 22nd April from Mr. N Headley raised concerns with 10am until noon. The three-year old regard to the public footpath from hedging could do with trimming. All Rectory Lane through the Churchyard. volunteers are welcome!

It was hoped that no further damage County Councillor's Report - Cllr Holland would be caused in this area. The before giving his report, thanked all hedgerows required trimming but this the Community Councillors for their was thought to be the responsibility of friendship and support whilst being a the Church Authority.

County Councillor and confirmed that Declarations of Interest - None declared. he would be standing for re-election.

Planning Issues Proposal No. Cllr Almond replied in thanking Cllr 21/2017/0045 Erection of Holland for his commitment to his role Replacement Dwelling Location: 4 and his attendance at the majority of Bryn Artro Avenue Tafarn-y-Gelyn. our meetings. Cllr Holland then went A discussion, following sight of the on to confirm that; plans and drawings with regard to this The mobile mast is situated on the application.

The objection put junction of the Cadole to Maeshafn

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Llanferres - Community Council

Road and this area is confirmed as being in Flintshire.

The Country Council, upon receiving the complaint that the street lighting in the area was too bright, has assessed the situation and is going to reduce them to 60% in the area (Rectory Lane, Cae Gwyn and Cae Derwen).

Cllr Holland has raised with the Country, the diversion problems caused following the fatal accident on the Loggerheads Road recently.

The speed of the traffic on this road has also been raised. The Welsh Government are looking at the issues.

The stone plinth holding the village sign in Maeshafn is damaged.

The mast erected opposite the Druids has been confirmed to be for light control in the area.

The erection of sheds in Big Covert is now forbidden and most have been removed. For the buildings that are left, the Enforcement Team will take action.

Cllr Holland had been asked for another Dog Fouling Bin to be placed on the Old Road in Tafarn-y-Gelyn.

As there was already a bin near the Bus Stop it was felt that a sign should suffice.

The Tourism sign (Flintshire) in Maeshafn has been broken and is lying at the bottom of the post.

The Flintshire Authority will be alerted.

The Recreation area 'Clean Up' was very successful last Saturday and a great many logs were created and moved. Many thanks to all who participated.

The Chairman thanked Cllr Holland for his comprehensive report and wished him all the best In the future.

Reports from Other Meetings - The outcome of the nominations for reelection for the Community Council was very poor. Only five nominations were received and all candidates have been elected unopposed. It leaves four vacancies however and this will be addressed through cooption. If this is not successful, then an election will be called. Posters and notification notice will be put in News & Views as soon as possible.

Maintenance in the Community Maeshafn play area.

Red Telephone Kiosk/s - A workshop was arranged to discuss the format of the Kiosks and their content.

The outcome was circulated. We now await the next step.

Memorial Stone - no update.

Risk Assessments - As reported previously there are maintenance issues in the Maeshafn Play area following the Play Inspection Report.

All of them were reported as low priority.

Maes Ysgawen- Community Open Space - hedgerow trimming /coppicing will be carried out in the Autumn. A foot needs cutting and trimming off the bottom hedgerow.

Maeshafn Play Area - Still awaiting the completion of the paperwork from Hanson's Solicitors. The Clerk has now found the copy of the License to use the land and install the play equipment. It also confirms that the Community Council are responsible for the boundary hedges and fences.

Resolved: to send a copy of the document to our solicitor. The thorn hedge will need cutting and the barbed wire will have to be removed from the top of the fence.

12 News & Views 'Celtic Stone' will be contacted to Other Matters Brought to Councillor's attention: request that they estimate for the cost A letter was handed to the Clerk with of repairing the stone boundary wall regard to the Church Maintenance and the slate roof to the Mower Shed. grant. *Agenda item next Meeting.

Training & Finance Issues Training A Nomination for Volunteer of the Year Issues - none at present.

Award was discussed. The Clerk now Finance Issues - none except for current has the Form for completion.

Bills As everyone's term of office has now Bills AVOW/Clerk's Salary £214.35 drawn to an end, the Chairman Townsend Supplies (bolts for Notice expressed the Community Councillors’ Board)£24.00 thanks on the excellent support and Planning Matters. As discussed previously. work carried out by the Clerk. Cllr Correspondence list - items of Jones would now attend one more correspondence were discussed as meeting, following the Election date, above. And also, included the to hand over his baton as Chair to the following: next Chairman of the newly formed Electronic version of the 'One Voice Community Council. The Councillors Wales' Bulletin. present and the Clerk thanked Cllr 'Innovative Practice' Awards will be David Jones for his excellent postponed until the Larger Councils leadership, unfailing support, Conference to be held in July. The guidance and loyalty to the Clerk had submitted the paperwork for Community Council over the years and consideration with regard to Maes wished him and those Councillors who Ysgawen. 'One Voice Wales' notified have also retired, good luck in all they that Welsh Water were to hold a one do in the future. day workshop in Cardiff at the Principality Stadium from 9.45 am to 16.15pm 2nd May, to discuss the plans Date of next Meeting: An Annual Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday towards 2050.

11th May 2017 at 7:30 pm in Llanferres The Internal Audit has been called for Village Hall.

1st June and the External Audit for the 30th June 2017. The Clerk gave a brief overview of the work involved in the Audit process.

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Church News 9.30am Morning Worship 9.30am Morning Worship 9.30am Holy Communion 4pm Messy Church, Gwernaffield Church Hall 9.30am Morning Worship

New Vicar We are looking forward to welcoming the new vicar for the Bro Famau group of churches, Rev Daniel Stroud who will be arriving with his family at the end of May. Church Congregational meeting The annual Congregational meeting (previously known as the Vestry Meeting) was held on Saturday March 18th and was preceded by a Church Committee meeting (previously known as a PCC meeting). The churchwardens presented their report thanking everyone for their work during the year and listing the work done to the church (upgraded lighting) and the repairs still to be done (bell tower / windows). The treasurer presented the accounts which showed virtually a break even position.

However it was noted that 2017 will be a difficult year with the necessary repairs as above. A copy of the new Mold Mission Area structure is to be displayed on the church noticeboards.

Christian Aid Christian Aid Week is 14th to 20th May. Christian Aid is a Christian organisation that seeks to tackle poverty around the world. There will be a donation tin at the back of church, in the Druid and in Loggerheads Garage for anyone who wants to make a donation to this worthwhile cause.

Gift Aid Our church relies on donations for it's upkeep and needs everyone's support. Through the HMRC Gift Aid Small Donations scheme (GASDS) we are able to claim gift aid relief, at 25% on all collection cash plate donations, up to £20 in value, per donation and also on all money given in church such as the donations to light a candle in memory of a loved one and in fixed collection boxes. This means that every £1 donated is worth £1.25 to the church.

Churchyard bins Regrettably the situation has not improved, despite numerous appeals, with plastic wrappings in the recycling bins still and flowers in the general waste. Wreathes are a particular issue with no less than seven removed from one bin alone in less than a week. Notices will be placed on all bins in the next few weeks asking for a bit more discipline.

Flintshire Foodbank Anyone who wants to donate items to the Foodbank can leave them in the donation box at the back of church.

Open Church The church is once again open daily during daylight hours for all who want to visit our beautiful church or come for a quiet moment of reflection. Please also join us for our regular service on Sundays at 9.30am.

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A WARM & FRIENDLY WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT THE DRUID INN Saturday May 20th live music to thank everyone for all your support on our first full year at the Druid Inn!

New summer menu from the end of April See our Facebook page for updates

THE DRUID INN www.thedruidinn.com

Tel: 810225

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SHARE UPDATE – MAY

SHARE recently received an urgent request from one of our volunteer contacts in Myrsini for new underwear for men, women and children. We were also asked if we could source some costume jewellery and handbags!

Myrsini-jewellery&handbags

Whilst this initially seemed a strange request to some of our volunteers, the reason was quite simple – the women & girls now living in the refugee camps just want to feel ‘normal’ again and are simply fed-up ‘looking like a refugee’. It took no time at all for our volunteers to sort out and send some lovely pieces of jewellery and handbags from our Pre-Loved Saleroom in Mold – all items that have been donated to SHARE over the past few months.

In response to the dreadful chemical attacks in Syria during April, SHARE also pledged £1000 to an emergency appeal launched by UK Action for Refugees in partnership with Syria Relief. This will be spent on protective chemical grade ‘Hazmat Suits’, enabling medical staff to safely treat the victims of these horrific attacks.

As the seasons start to change and the weather warms up, so too do the clothing & equipment needs of those refugees currently living in the camps. We are now therefore collecting SUMMER clothing – but no ‘extra-large’ sizes please! ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Sun hats - children Shorts - men and children Short-sleeve T-shirts - men and children Summer trousers – men, women and children Lightweight, long sleeve T-shirts – men, women and children Long sleeve tunics - women Leggings - women and girls New underwear – women (black only), men & children (any colour) Flip flops – all sizes, men, women and children Sunscreen lotion Mosquito repellent & Mosquito bite relief cream Lice lotion

If you would like to donate or volunteer for SHARE in Mold, we are open from Mon-Thurs 9.30am-2.00pm and Wed evening 6.30pm-8.30pm.

SHARE (Supporting Homeless Assisting Refugees Everywhere) www.shareaid.co.uk Follow us on Facebook: RefugeeHomelessAid OR Twitter @NorthWalesHelp THANK YOU! Joanne McKinstry 810506

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Llanferres Playing Field & Recreation Association

Notice of AGM Monday 5th June 2017.

7:30pm Llanferres Village Hall.

Bags 2 school The next bags to school is 4th May Don’t worry if you don’t have a blue bag a black bag is fine!

Drop your bag off when you come to vote!

Bags to school will collect second hand clothes, shoes, bags and soft toys. In return they give our school cash that we can use to buy vital resources for the children.

Huge thanks in advance for your support.

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Baby and Toddler Group 9.15 to 11.15am every Tuesday during term time.

50p including a drink and biscuits.

We encourage parents and grandparents of babies and toddlers to come along. It is a good way for the children to have a play while getting to know those they may start school with and also to meet other local parents.

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Bowls News On April 21st, the Llanferres Village Bowls team – members of the Clwyd Vale Indoor Bowling Alliance – played, for the first time, in the final of the Nine-a-Side Singles Competition.

The final was held at Henllan Village Hall, where we played against a team from Pwllglas.

The teams were fairly well matched for the first four games with the score standing at two games each. Llanferres then pulled ahead - winning the next four games in succession to take an unbeatable lead, with the match finishing at 6 – 3 for Llanferres. Following the shield and medal presentations, a light supper was served and we were able to relax and enjoy our win.

This year, the club also did very well in the Doubles competition, reaching the

semi-finals, where we were knocked out by the eventual winners Llannefydd. The club will continue to play bowls in the village hall every Tuesday evening at 7.00pm. Please come along and join us – everyone is welcome to have a go…..and who knows? You might even make the team next year!!

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Traditional cosy pub serving food 5 days a week. Choose from the exciting and varied menu and eat in a relaxed friendly atmosphere.

Children's menu now available, please ask for the toy box which will keep your little ones entertained.

During the winter months pull up a chair next to the log burner and enjoy a pint of one of our local cask ales.

The Miners Arms is dog friendly - look out for the doggie treat pot on the bar!

Free WIFI throughout the pub - please ask for the password.

We have a separate room available for meetings, business lunches, small family occasions and parties with catering options to suit all.

Opening times Mon 6.00 -11.30 Tues 6.00 -11.30 Weds to Fri 12.00 - 3.00 6.00 -11.30 Sat 12.00 -11.30 Sun 12.00 -11.30

Food service

12.00 - 2.30 6.00 - 8.30 12.00 - 9.00 12.00 - 7.00

Wednesday Evenings Steak night 2 x 8oz steaks & a bottle of wine ÂŁ22.95 Booking strongly advised

Miners Mess Tin. Try one of our mess tin meals -a weekly special served in a mess tin just like the miners did!

Just ÂŁ5 Served Wednesday - Friday 12pm - 2.30pm.

Ample outside seating and dog friendly. Walking groups catered for please call 01352 810464 for more information.

Full menu also available Take a look at

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BILLY BEALES Thanks to the village and friends of Billy for a good turn out to celebrate his life

A collection has been made to help cover the cost of Billy’s funeral and headstone. Many thanks for the generous the donations so far. If you would like to contribute please leave your donations with Dave Parry, 13 Tyn Llan or Julie Dolan, 4 Cae Derwen. Many thanks

Dragon House Dragon House is a new B&B in Llanferres, set on the Forestry Road with lovely views over the Alyn Valley.

We are well within the Moel Famau Country Park AONB and close to Offa’s Dyke path.

We are also within walking distance of three great Pubs!

We have two double rooms, both with ensuite facilities.

One of the rooms has a large balcony overlooking the valley.

Wherever possible we will be using locally sourced ingredients for our Breakfasts. ● ●

Walkers and Cyclists are welcome.

Well behaved dogs by arrangement.

Wendy and Nigel Shillito Tel: 01352 810394 Email: shillitofamily@yahoo.co.uk Website: dragonhousebandb.co.uk

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WHIST NEWS The regular whist season is now at an end and the new season begins on the third Monday in September. However , due to popular demand and to alleviate the boredom of a night in front of the tele. a whist night will be held on a Monday evening once a month ‘til September when the regular season begins.

Recent winners were : 27 th. March Brenda Connah and Arwel Roberts 3 rd. April Kath Roberts and Arwel Roberts The last whist was a special Easter Edition, Lots of Easter Eggs! great prizes, Easter Bonnets and Mal’s special fluffy cakes. A smashing time was had by all.

Future Whist Evenings:Due to popular demand the whist season has been extended on the following dates:Monday 24th April Monday 22nd May Monday 19th June Monday 17th July Usual start time 7.00pm - all regular and new members welcome!

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Thank You!

A massive thank you to all the people that came along to help tidy the park on 8th April.

We had a massive turn out and the park looks great Thanks, LPRA committee.

Be Our Guest!

Glan Llyn is situated in the Clwydian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our house dates from the 1850's, we have completely renovated it, maintaining plenty of ‘olde worlde’ charm while utilising all the latest eco – green technologies. Each room is uniquely and artistically styled with an en-suite wet room, free WiFi, TV, fridge, hair dryer.

We also have a selection of high quality self-catering accommodation to suit every need.

Fishing, paragliding and several 18-hole golf courses are all within a few miles. Bring your horse, canoe or cycle with you! We have stables and grazing for your horse, and secure drying and “A lovely friendly welcome storage facilities for all your equipment and tack.

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24 News & Views POINTS RAISED AT CARNIVAL PLANNING MEETING HELD AT DRUID INN ON FRIDAY 7TH APRIL 2017.

TO-DAY WE LAID TO REST A VILLAGE CHARACTER AND FRIEND. BILLY WILL BE MISSED FOR MANY REASONS AND BY MANY PEOPLE. This meeting was originally called to finalise plans for the forthcoming BINGO night on Friday 5th May, but due to apologies sent from key planners, a further meeting will be called. This has since been held and all is in hand. We have received some fabulous and valuable prizes!!

Thanks go to SHIV and PAUL for the most generous donation of £100 towards funds – this sets the ball rolling!! A sub bank account has been set up, connected to Village Hall account, for funds/donations to be paid into.

There was a lively and useful discussion. The main points being :a. The Carnival will be a BIG Fun-filled day with no charge for admission. b. Funding will be sought – to support not only the day but, upgrading of kitchen, toilet areas and disabled facilities. c. Consideration needs to be given to a celebrity to open and crown the queen. Also a compere for the day. d. It is now really important that all local clubs/groups nominate a spokesperson and state what stall/game/activity they will undertake. Sheila will contact and request each nominee attend the next meeting. e. An idea to create a fund raising WebPage connected to Facebook will be developed. This will raise awareness nation wide and reach past residents.

THERE HAS BEEN MUCH TIME AND INTEREST INVESTED BY A DEDICATED FEW –AND FOR THIS I AM EXTREMELY GRATEFUL. BUT IT IS NOW NECESSARY FOR COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO BE MADE KNOWN. IT IS NO LONGER ENOUGH TO PLEDGE SUPPORT OR ENQUIRE HOW PLANS ARE GOING WHEN YOU SEE ME AT THE

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GARAGE, I NEED PEOPLE PRESENT AT THE NEXT MEETING TO PROVE THIS IS NOT A WASTE OF TIME THAT IT IS A GOOD COMMUNITY SPIRITED IDEA. YOU WILL NOT BE FORCED TO UNDERTAKING ANYTHING. I JUST NEED SUPPORT, IDEAS AND CONFIRMATION THAT THE PATH WE ARE TAKING IS THE WAY TO GO! ATTRACTIONS WE ARE HOPING TO PROVIDE INCLUDE TRADITIONAL RACES,TUG-O-WAR, SWING BOATS,COCONUT SHY,DONKEY RIDES, HOG ROAST,BEER TENT,VINTAGE TEAS, MAGICIAN, MAYPOLE, CROWNED QUEEN AND ROSEBUDS,DRESS YOUR WHEELS FANCY DRESS,FACE PAINTING,CRAFT ACTIVITY STALL, LOCAL CRAFTS, BRASS BAND, ICE CREAM VAN ETC ETC!!

NEXT MEETING: FRIDAY 2ND JUNE 2017 at 7.30pm at THE DRUID INN. Do Smarties have the Answer?

Red and yellow and pink and blue Orange , purple , green and brown too ! !

These delicious Smarties we GIVE to you!!

Yes! A freebie treat NOT too good to be true!!

To relish , devour or savour at your will Asking only when empty - the tube you RE-FILL!!

We're not asking a fortune - spare coins lying around...

(And most will fit - the best fit being the round £1!!)

The aim of our quest - to raise funds for a trip (A chance for our treasured OAPs to let rip!!)

So please have a go - no names to let slip,.,.

Cos they'll all look the same when into the bowl they’ll tip!!

Llanferres Older Persons Welfare Committee (LOPWC) LOPWC members will be delivering tubes of Smarties for you to enjoy over the weekend April 29th - 1st May. Once you’ve enjoyed your Smarties, we hope that you will be able to fill the empty tubes with coins for us to collect over the spring bank holiday weekend. With anticipated thanks!

You can drop the filled tubes in to Siobhan at 2 Cae Gwyn, Wendy at 15 Ty’n Llan or Aunty She at Loggerheads Garage

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Messy Chu r ch

This month the Easter themed Messy Church had a good turnout given the change of date. We made biscuits into a tomb with grass and a stone, made Easter egg bags, had a treasure hunt to make a donkey, Lego, Playdoh and palm leaves all looking a Jesus' journey to the cross. We had a short worship with new songs and shared a lovely meal with home made hot crossed buns and cakes. The next Messy Church will be back on the 3rd Sunday of the month which is 21st May at 4pm in Gwernaffield village hall. We also have a Facebook page called Messy Church Brofamau

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HE DID IT!!

Well d one Steve !

I just wanted to say a massive thank you to all those people who are reading this and kindly donated to my Just Giving Page for the London Marathon run I did on Sunday on behalf of Claire House Children’s Hospice on the Wirral.

As you will see from the photo I still had a smile on my face by the end of what was probably one of the best – if not the best thing - I have ever done in my life!

I achieved my objective of finishing ahead of the lorry that collects the cones at the end and finished in 7 hours and 2 minutes.

The messages of support I received from people has taken me back , and both myself and more importantly the kids and their parents at the Hospice are eternally grateful.

There were so many memories from the day and all kinds of emotions – turning the corner at several points on the course to see Suzanne , Becky , Emma and friends cheering us on , helping people who couldn’t make it any further on the course , sharing jelly babies with strangers , running for a pee in the church (with the permission of the vicar!) only to be met with a flight of stairs for the pleasure – at mile 20! , seeing the London fire brigade rush out and spray their hoses on us as it did get very warm and seeing the whole of London basically in party mode. There was literally a party on every street corner and outside every pub and to hear your name shouted for 26.2 miles is something I will never forget.

Most importantly the money you helped me raise will provide much needed care and respite for

terminally ill children and their families and Claire House have told me they are overwhelmed with the money the 10 of us who ran for them have raised.

Thank you so much, Steve Clarke.

Ps…..The funniest moment arrived towards the end of the race when we realised we were about to be overtaken by none other than Mr .

Blobby…it’s amazing what energy reserves you can find when threatened with this ultimate humiliation!!

You can help STEVE CLARKE raise money for this great cause by donating directly to their fundraising page https://goo.gl/5Twwdz JustGiving sends your donation straight to Claire House Children's Hospice and automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more.

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A note from your County Councillor I hope that everyone has had a great Easter Break and that you are now looking forward to the summer.

This morning I saw the first swallows of the year when I visited a resident along the Forestry Road. They are very early and I just hope that the weather does not turn cold again for their sake.

One of the problems with taking part in an election at this time of year is that your garden does not get he attention it needs. Spring is here and everything is starting to grow especially my lawns.

I have been asked by a number of residents if I know of anyone who is a keen gardener as they are looking for someone to garden for them on a regular basis. Please let me know if you are looking for this type of work and I will pass your name on.

When the highways agency agreed to restrict parking on the A494 through Loggerheads we asked them to consider reducing the speed limit to 30mph at the same time. Their response then was a definite no.

Once again I have received a number of requests from residents in the area to reduce the speed limit and through our Assembly Member Darren Millar I have asked the Welsh Government to revisit the limit and reduce it again to 30 mph.

With the Colomendy school, Loggerheads Country Park, the Loggerheads Pub, the Petrol Station and Spar Shop speeding traffic can be dangerous for visitors, children and

customers alike. After pulling out of the Petrol station on to what I thought was a clear road, I have personally experienced cars travelling in excess of 50 mph.

Loggerheads Country Park has over 200,000 visitors a year and the Colomendy School has thousands of children visiting their outdoor centre.

We have had a number of road accidents on this stretch of road over the last few weeks and the most recent one involved a school bus and a car. A reduction in the speed limit is therefore now imperative.

As the date for nominations for our local community councils closed it became obvious that a number of community councils in Denbighshire did not have a full complement of candidates. Many candidates have therefore been returned unopposed and many Community Councils still have a number of positions unfilled.

Sadly this also applies to Llanferres Community Council and the new council will be looking for people to fill at least four vacant seats. Further details as to how these vacancies will be filled will be published by the Community Council in due course.

On May 6th the now annual three taverns and choirs event will take place. The number of choirs taking part has now increased to seven with music for all tastes. If you enjoy a good pint, good company and excellent singing why not visit the Raven, Sun or Rose and Crown on the afternoon of May 6th.

Do not forget the annual Loggerheads Beer Fest on the 2nd, 3rd

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Local News Telephone Kiosks and 4th of June. Again plenty to drink, good music and craft stalls in the park.

Following a successful workshop in A good day out for all the family.

Many of the street lights in the village will now be revisited and the lamps replaced to reduce the light effecting people's homes and their pleasure of the local dark skies. Work should commence from the 24th April.

There has been some damage to the stone work around the village signs in Maeshafn. I have asked if the community council can repair these before they get any worse. The Community Council has also agreed to paint white lines on the edges of the steps that lead down from Cae Gwyn to the A494. This is more of an issue now that the light from the street lamps is to be reduced.

the Village Hall, the content of the information to be placed in the K6 Kiosks is now determined. To enhance and introduce colour, it is planned to ask the school children to contribute their thoughts and to include some of the photographs of a bygone age for historical content. Do you have any old photographs of Tafarn-yGelyn or Maeshafn (especially the Engine House in the Quarry). If you have, these can be scanned and the originals will be returned to their owners. If you can help, please contact the Clerk to the Community Council. Contact details on page 37.

Thank you.

Best wishes, Martyn

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Dog Walkers - is this you?

We know who you are - we just need to prove it You are the inconsiderate, selfish and irresponsible local "dog owner" who has been throwing your dog mess (at least 2x) over the hedge just below the bus stop on the main road towards Mold - and probably doing this elsewhere on your walk as well.

You have until Fri 12th May to collect your black plastic bagged mess from my garden - you can contact me on 07711 104490 to arrange.

If you don't then your dog mess (bagged - thank you) will be sent away for DNA testing to identify your dog - and thereby identify you!

The cost - that you will end up paying - is £65 - for each of the 2 bags you threw over the hedge.

See this link for how DNA testing works https://www.easydna.co.uk/dog-poop-dna-testing/ When the evidence is received, it will be sent, along with the already taken photographs from the garden, to Denbighshire County Council for your prosecution (see this link https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/resident/pests-pollution-and-foodhygiene/dog-issues.aspx ) You will be subject to "at least" a £75 fine - potentially twice because I have at least 2 dog mess bags that may belong to you.

So it’s your choice - either end up paying £75 + £65 = £130 once or twice (= £260) (noting this could be 2 different inconsiderate and selfish dog owners!) ... OR collect, apologise, pledge never to litter again .... and thereby avoid the public shame that could Indoor Bowls follow if you don't.

S. Thomas

Every Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm Llanferres Village Hall New Members Welcome

Village Hall Booking Check the online calendar to see if the Hall is free at: www.llanferres.org then contact Gay Headley, 07836 268894 / 01352 810224 or preferably e-mail headley889@btinternet.com

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The Boundary Stone Plaque Readers will recall that the parish boundary stone known as Carreg Carn March Arthur lies beside the A494 between Loggerheads and Cadole. The plaque mounted above it on a boundary pile records the outcome of the famous mineral dispute between the Lords of Mold and the Grosvenor family (the Duke of Westminster's ancestors) in the eighteenth century.

The Stone underneath this Arch CARREG CARN MARCH ARTHUR was Adjudged to be the Boundary of the Parish and Lordship of Mold in the County of Flint and of Llanferras in the County of Denbigh by the High Court of Exchequer at Westminster 10th November 1763 The plaque has had a chequered history following its original installation after the Court decision in 1763. The sandstone used proved to be prone to weathering and by 1908 it was reported that the central portion of the inscription was totally illegible. All that was left were a few letters on either side.

The Crosville Motor Company purchased land at Loggerheads in 1926. The Company was keen to improve and develop the environment around what was to be a country park.

By then further deterioration of the inscription had occurred. One of the Company's first actions was to determine the wording of the original inscription and then to have the plaque recut (in 1928). At the same

time the two side panels were recut as well (these carried the inscriptions Mold Lordship and Llanferras Lordship respectively).

The next disturbance came in 1973 when the A494 was re-aligned and improved. This necessitated the demolition and subsequent rebuilding of the boundary pile at its present position.

The height of the rebuilt monument is apparently less than that of the original.

However, the plaque continued to suffer the ravages of weathering. An examination in 1988 revealed that the plaque was extremely eroded. The Castle Cement Company, the owners of the nearby Cefn Mawr limestone quarry, provided a new plaque. It was unveiled in a formal ceremony by the chairman of Clwyd County Council in 1992. Slate was used for the new plaque in the hope that it would be more resistant to weathering.

Subsequently the boundary pile showed signs of cracking in the stonework so the plaque was removed in 2014 in order to allow remedial work to be done. This was completed and the plaque has at long last been replaced.

The original weathered sandstone plaque is stored at the Loggerheads Country Park.

Tony King

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A walk on the Wilde Sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sharp thorns it is not only stock-proof but makes a good nesting site for a variety of birds and is a favourite for the stick makers. A skilful hobby for some country minded people. A stout blackthorn stick is a very useful tool and well favoured by farmers and walkers alike.

Collectors of blackthorn sticks should take care as a puncture from the long sharp thorns Three years ago I had a pair of will nearly always become infected. redstarts in a nest box and a pair of wrens built their moss ball nest on top I have got to know a couple from Pat and Dave of the box. Both reared a family not Gwernymynydd bothered by the other pair. Song through our interest in birds. A few thrushes no more than three feet away weeks ago they were telling me their bird table was being visited by a from blackbirds. female blackcap. I thought it was too The blackthorn trees have been a early and said they might have been blaze of white blossom, the flowers mistaken. I was happy to be proved before the leaves tells us Spring has wrong in this instance when Pat, who arrived.

These early blackthorn is a talented photographer left some flowers are a vital source of nectar and beautiful photographs of birds taken pollen for bees at a time when food is in her garden through my letterbox particularly scarce, and the many and sure enough a picture of a hen insects they attract alongside the mass blackcap was amongst them. Thank of caterpillars that hatch as soon as you Pat! the foliage unfolds, provide soft food for many early breeding birds. Later in With the migrant birds arriving, I'm the year, bullfinches might be found in hoping for a better count of swallows. the branches. They are looking for the Last year was one of the lowest yet. tiny eggs of the hairstreak butterflies But if all the reports I read are true, Meanwhile the soft fruit of the the drop in numbers is not at all blackthorn, the sloe, provides food for surprising as the Sahara Desert is hawfinches, they are more interested getting wider by a mile per year and in the seed rather than the fruit that birds are dropping through exhaustion surrounds it. The flesh of the sloe is of in large numbers as they struggle far more interest to us however. The across this vast area of desert. berries are much sought after in the Autumn, with most finding their way This and farm buildings being into bottles of gin to become sloe gin. converted into living accommodation Not only is sloe gin very warming the and business premises, they are wood itself can provide us with heat as fighting a losing battle. seasoned blackthorn burns with a More next time. clean flame By now the nesting season is in full swing and the birds are all busy. It always amazes me how tolerant one species is of another when it comes to nest building.

I have a pair of woodpigeons nesting in the same conifer tree as a pair of blackbirds, both pairs going about their business unhindered.

Once the leaves come it is barely noticeable in a hedge, but with its long

Eddie

Eddie Wilde 01352 810271 Copyright Š May 2017 Eddie Wilde.

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Llanferres Park 2017 Green Flag Community Award

WE NEED YOUR PHOTOS OF LLANFERRES LPFRA has been awarded the Green Flag Community Award for the past 12 years. Llanferres Park is being judged for our 13th Award in the week commencing 8th May. We wish to put together some photo albums, not only showing the Park, but also the wide range of community life in and around the village.

WIN PRIZES FOR THE BEST PHOTOS/ALBUMS At the time of submitting this request all we can offer is free individual or family membership of LPFRA. We would welcome actual photos or email jpegs etc to Bob Barton as he needs to finalise the presentation for the judge by Sunday 7th May. If you are going to the Fun Family Bingo in the Village Hall please bring your photo/albums. Bob will be there and hopes to put up a display.

Bob Barton 01824 780872 0791330171 cllrbobbarton@yahoo.co.uk

There is a collection on the Photo Galleries page on http://www.llanferres.org Do you have anything more recent?

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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 Mailing address: Rhosddigre, Llandegla, LL11 3AU. Email: clerk.llanferres@gmail.com Llanferres Community Councillors (to be revised after the AGM in May) 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 Dave Twomey, 01352 810690 Adrian Walls, 01352 810223 Please contact any of the above if you have anything you would like to be brought to the attention of your Community Council.

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Church - Lady Rae Roberts: 01352 741184/01824 780496, raeroberts.brofamauchurches@outlook.com Church Wardens - Mrs Anne Woodward, Cysgodfa, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SQ, Tel: 810270 Mr Rob Armstrong, The White House, Rectory Lane, Tel: 810259 Clwydian Conservation Campaign - Pen y Chwareli, Pant Ddu Road, Nercwys CH7 4DD Clwydian Range Runners - Chairman Gareth Jaggard Tel. 810357 Email: clwydianrangerunners@hotmail.com Gardening Club - Hon Sec. Mrs. Joan Almond, 20 Cae Derwen, Llanferres.

Tel: 810808 Llanferres Alcoholic Mountain Biking Soc. (LAMBS) - Gordon Jones Tel: 810305 Llanferres/Colomendy Art Group - Betty Cook 810 722 Llanferres Community Council - Mrs Gwyneth Dillon, Rhosddigre, Llandegla, LL11 3AU Tel: 01978 790269 Llanferres Playing Field & Recreation Association - Secretary, Miss C Boffey, Tel: 810925 Maeshafn Cricket Club - Secretary: Steve Pugh Tel: 810327 Old People's Welfare Committee - Chair, Yvonne Foden-McCorry Tel: 810867 PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau Llanferres Over 60s Club - Betty Cook. Tel: 810722 Village Hall Booking Secretary - Gay Headley, 07836 268894 / 01352 810224 or preferably e-mail headley889@btinternet.com Village Hall Management Committee - Chairman, Siobhan Gothorp. 810668

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