Llanferres News & Views Oct 09

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ISSUE 134 October 2009

Llanferres & District Conker Championship 24th October

2008 winners

Llanferres

NEWS & VIEWS

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Welcome Welcome to the October issue of On October 24th at 11am Cllr.

News & Views.

Christine Evans will be holding a Another busy month this month, so surgery at the Druid Inn. She will be please do check the events calendar welcoming comments, ideas and suggestions from local residents. on page 10.

And you can then stay on for the Conker Championship Well done to all the marshals who Annual made the Merida a fantastic success organised by Sean Thomas! Last again this year - see the report and year’s winners, Sam Llewelyn and pictures on page 18. And well done to Nick Prtak are featured on the front Nick Hawke for planning and page of this month’s issue. organising everything.

Paul & Siobhan The Garden Show also had increased entries and visitors - congratulations Email us at newsandviews@llanferres.org or to all the winners and organisers. ring us on 810566 We all wish Simon Hodge a speedy recovery from his very unfortunate Annual Conker illness - get well soon Simon!

A very worthwhile suggestion made by one local resident is that we each arrange with friends or neighbours a buddy scheme in case of swine flu.

We’re none of us sure how events will shape up in the next few months, so this could be a valuable way of keeping an eye on those who live on their own, are a main carer, or are more vulnerable in our community.

championships Druid Inn Sat 24th October Registration 2.30p.m.

Fun starts 3.00p.m.

Volunteer referees needed

THE DRUID INN, LLANFERRES A warm welcome, great food and roaring log fires in winter.

Come and catch up with your friends and neighbours and enjoy a drink at the pub.

Sun terrace at the rear and heated smoking shelter available.

Excellent en-suite rooms.

Tel: 01352 810225 druidinn@aol.com

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Birthdays this month Happy Birthday to the following Charlie Williams who will be 9 on 1st October Timmy Asbridge who will be 15 on 2nd October Sioned Cordiner who will be 7 on 3rd October Nell Williams who will be 6 on 3rd October Tom Giles on 4th October Jac Armstrong on 8th October Claire Woodcock on 12th October Hannah Ormerod who will be 15 on 16th October Tesni Jones who will be 11 on 17th October Jessica Lovell who will be 10 on 20th October Guy Woodcock on 24th October Andrew Roberts who will be 8 on 29th October If you would like a birthday or special announcement included in News & Views please send the details to : newsandviews@llanferrres.org

CONGRATULATIONS TO HEATHER JONES (of Bryn Saeson) on the birth of Lexie Summer Jones Born on 4th September 2009 at Wrexham Hospital.

A sister for Amber Love from All the family

THANK YOU to all our family & friends for your cards, gifts and messages, and for making our 60th anniversary so special.

The message from her majesty, the Queen was a wonderful surprise.

John & Glenys Roberts

THANK YOU MUMMY (Heather Jones of Bryn Saeson) For my new sister Lexie Summer Born on 4th September 2009 Love Amber On behalf of Simon, we would like to say a massive thank you for the heartfelt support that so may of you have passed on. We’re truly blown away by the depth of your sincere best wishes. What a great community spirit we have here in this village and it is times like this that help us put what is important in life into perspective.

Wendi & Brianna Hodge

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Llanferres Parish Gardening Club The September meeting was devoted to an analysis of the Annual Show. Members' comments were noted with a view to implementing any improvements suggested - if practical!

See page 12 for the Show report.

The next meeting will be on Monday 12th October at 7.30pm in the Village Hall when we will have a film lined up.

Hon Show Secretary David Jones É 01352 810511

Hon Secretary Mrs Joan Almond É 01352 810808

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Community Council News Asaph requesting a meeting to discuss the future of the Glebe field.

Cllr Christine Evans will be holding a Surgery at 11am on Saturday, October 24th in the Druid Inn. Proposals following the Public Meeting Time will be allowed to receive any further suggestions then a special meeting will be arranged when a decision will be made as to whether or not the council will proceed with the proposed purchase.

Trees on the Heulog The Council has been advised that there is no justification for felling trees on the Heulog. However some trimming may be necessary since Council Meeting power lines pass through the trees . ScotApologies: Cllr Margaret Davies, Cllr tish Power will be contacted.

Yvonne Foden McCorry Parking on the A494 at Loggerheads The Meeting open to the Public meeting was attended by representatives The Council were informed that recent of Denbighshire Countryside Services, agreements between Denbighshire Coun- ,Axis, (landscape consultants ),North ty Council and Hanson quarrying meant Wales Police, Cadwyn Clwyd and six Llanthat an opportunity to insist on an early ferres Community Councillors. The Road resolution of the situation regarding the Transport Agency had also been consulted Maeshafn play area had been missed. The but were not represented. purchase of equipment for the play area Topics discussed included more aggreshas yet to be completed. sive policing ,construction of an additional formal lay-by, creation of more parking The Minutes of the meeting held on the spaces in the Park, extra informal small 9th July were accepted and signed. parking areas within the most popular parts of the AONB, bollards on the verges Matters Arising Councillors were advised of the trunk road and guidance to alternathat further hedge cutting is required at tive parking areas which may be of particBryn Ffynnon. ular interest to walkers .It was Park House, ongoing, no progress to re- emphasised that early action is required port. to avoid potential accidents .

Re-cycling bags have been delivered to The Police and the Countryside Services Rectory Lane will monitor the situation and consultants St. Berres` Church PCC has received no will make suggestions for inclusion in response to its letter to the Bishop of St. management plans.

Community Council Meeting 10th September 2009 Public Meeting The meeting was called to discuss the community`s response to the proposed draft plan for the field adjacent to the school play area.

Before the Council can attempt to purchase the land for community use it must obtain approval of its intended use from Denbighshire County Council and the AONB. Following a lively discussion the members of the public approved the draft plan.

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Community Council News Memorial Service in November Cllr Rob Armstrong will contact the Rector, Rev Adrian Copping ,re the Remembrance Service .It was agreed to order two wreaths.

Bills Copy of Governance and Accountability for Local Councils £20 British Legion, payment for Remembrance wreaths £50 Planning Matters 21/2009/0717/PF Erection of two storey extension to 12 Rectory Lane. Granted.

21/2009/0887/Pf Erection of a parasol on a central post, Ysgol Bro Famau, Llanferres Granted 21/2009/1072/PF Erection of an extension to Swn y Gwynt, Ruthin Road, Llanferres. The Council has no objection.

21/2009/1072/PF Notification of an Appeal in respect of: Certificate of Lawfulness for use of existing static caravan as a permanent home. Ty Bychan, Pant Du Road,Eryrys Maeshafn Playing Field No progress to report.

Clwydian Country Business Group Agreed that the Council should become an Associate Member (free) Logging Group: Report deferred to the next meeting.

Bus Shelters: Final boards will be fitted shortly.

Correspondence "School Watch" notices A joint venture between Denbighshire County Council and North Wales Police.

Community Forum responses will be circulated to Councillors.

"One Voice Wales" Invitation and details of AGM debate topics for 10th Oct.2009 Information regarding a bursary to assist in the funding of councillor training ,up to £50 per council.

Boundary Commission. Notification of AGM. Matters brought to Councillor`s attention Neighbourhood Watch. It was agreed that a Neighbourhood Watch scheme could be a good idea. However no members of the public or Councillors at the meeting offered to participate.

Memorial bench for Tom Collins. The Community Council have no objections to the siting of the bench at the bottom of Ty`n Llan. However, there is some doubt about the ownership of the land so that the matter cannot be progressed until that is determined. The Council Clerk is making enquiries.

The hedge at the bottom of Ty`n Llan. The responsibility for the cutting of this hedge is being investigated. It was pointed out that the deposit of any cuttings on the grass area would constitute fly tipping.

The Community Council has no means to remove any such material.

The street lights in Ty`n Llan are currently being replaced.

The L.E.T.S. scheme (for sharing expertise by barter).There was no interest in joining the scheme.

Maeshafn telephone box. The Council will pay B.T. the sum of £1 to retain the box which will no longer be in service. It will be maintained by the community.

The roads in Maeshafn still require attention.

Information was requested regarding the possible installation of illuminated speed signs on the A494 in the village.

Date of Next Meeting Thursday October 2009.

David Jones, Vice Chairman

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LLANFERRES BOOK CLUB The next book swap will be on Wednesday 28th October at 7.30p.m. at 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres

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Church News Services in October 4th 8th 11th 18th 25th

Holy Communion at 10 a.m.

Evening Harvest Service at 7 p.m.

Family Service at 10 a.m.

Holy Communion at 10 a.m.

Holy Communion at 10 a.m.

We have a new Rector!

The Rev'd Adrian Copping took his first service in St Berres on Sunday 13th September - a lovely and well attended service. We shall continue with our 10 a.m. services throughout October and possibly November. However it is impossible for Adrian to take 5 services every Sunday and so our services will almost certainly change.

Quiet Evening There will be a quiet evening in Church at 8 p.m. on Monday 19th October.

The format is quiet contemplation from 8 to 8.30, listening to Gregorian chant, followed by a very short service of Compline, taken by the Rector.

Llanferres Church is very special under these circumstances. We hope to continue with Quiet Evenings on the third Monday of the month.

Harvest Service The Rector will conduct an evening Harvest Service on Thursday 8th October at 7.00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served following the service.

Lost China!

Following 'Fun in the Garden', Daryl & Patrick were left with two items of china. One is a large oval 'Indian Tree' design plate and the other is a circular Portmeirion 'Botanical' design plate.

Coffee Morning Daryl Austin, with the aid of the Inner Wheel Club of Mold, will be holding a coffee morning on Thursday 22nd October at 19 Cae Gwyn, 10 a.m. to noon, in aid of the Children with Leukaemia Charity.

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October Diary Dates 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 31st

Thu Fri Sat Sun Holy Communion 10am Mon Tue Wed Evening Harvest Service 7pm Thu Community Council Meeting 8pm Fri Art Exhibition at Loggerheads 2.30- 4.30 Art Exhibition at Loggerheads 10.30 - 4.30 Sat David Moore Fundraising Dance 7.30 Village Hall Sun Family Service 10am Art Exhibition 10.30-4.30 Mon Gardening Club meeting Tue Wed Thu Fri Maeshafn CC Annual Dinner, Druid Inn Sat Sun Holy Communion 10am Mon Quiet evening at St. Berres’ Church 8pm Tue Wed Thu Coffee Morning, 19 Cae Gwyn 10am Fri Schools close for half-term Cllr Christine’s surgery at the Druid Inn 11am Sat Conker Championship at the Druid Inn 2.30pm Sun BST Ends. Holy Communion 10am Mon Quiz Night at the Druid Inn 7.30pm Tue Digital Switchover Stage 1 (BBC2) Wed Book Swap 2 Cae Gwyn 7.30pm Thu Village Hall Management Committee AGM 7.30pm Fri Sat

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QUIZ NIGHT

At the Druid Inn Monday 26th October (half term week) 7.30p.m.

Come along for a bit of fun at a quiz night to raise funds for News & Views Entry fee £1.50 per person, teams of up to 5.

Prizes to be won!

Don’t worry if you haven’t got a team - we’ll organise things on the night Hope to see you there Call Paul or Siobhan on 810566 if you have any queries!!!

(Raffle prizes gratefully received!)

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Are you taking advantage of Tesco’s (or any of the other supermarkets) cheap deal on school uniform? Why not get me to embroider the school logo on them? (Ysgol Bro Famau only).

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Llanferres Parish Gardening Club Show Award

Winner

The Hitchmough Perpetual Rose Bowl, most points in the Garden Produce section The Peter Plews Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in the Flower section The Hopton Perpetual Challenge Cup, most outstanding exhibit in the Flower section The Dumbhill Perpetual Challenge Trophy, best exhibit of Sweet Peas The Sid Davies Perpetual Challenge Trophy, best specimen Rose The Pont yr Alyn Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in Largest Produce classes The Tom Collins Perpetual Challenge Shield, Heaviest Marrow class The McCreanor Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in the Floral Art classes The Vena Raba Perpetual Challenge Cup, most outstanding exhibit in Floral Art classes The Llanferres Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in Pot Plants section The J.O.Smith Perpetual Challenge Shield, most points in Junior classes up to 10 yrs.

The Jack Hughes Shield, most points in Junior classes, 11-16yrs The Colomendy Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most outstanding exhibit in Junior classes The Andrew Brooman Perpetual Challenge Cup, most outstanding exhibit in the Photographic classes The Cadole Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most points in the Home Produce classes The Pentre Cerrig Mawr Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most outstanding exhibit in the Adult Handicraft classes The H.Parker Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most points in the Adult Art classes The Colomendy Art Group Trophy,most outstanding entry in the Adult Art Classes The News and Views Cup, Best exhibit in the Junior Art classes

Tony McKinstry Eluned Jones Eluned Jones Eluned Jones Polly Lomax Tony McKinstry June Burns Joanne McKinstry Joan Almond Joan Almond Sophie Drendel Hafina Cordiner Sophie Drendel Suzie Moore , Sophie Drendel Joint winners Doll Collins Anne Jahn

Janet Jones Celia Hancock Sophie Drendel

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Llanferres Parish Gardening Club Show At the end of what had been a difficult growing season , Llanferres Gardening Club Show welcomed its visitors with colourful displays of Flowers, Fruit and Vegetables, Art and Craft, Photography, Home Produce, Floral Art and Junior crafts.

The trophies were presented by Mr Gordon Wilkinson, watercolour artist, who also judged the Art entries at the Show. tion on the day, the essential recording of It is very pleasing to report an increase in the results, the judges, the exhibitors, and the number of entries and also in the everyone who attended. number of visitors.

David Jones The Judges were very complimentary Hon Show Secretary about the standard of the exhibits and had difficulty in choosing the winning entries.

Congratulations to all our exhibitors.

Visitors were very interested in the vintage Hornby Railway layout demonstrated by Tim Alton and by the displays presented by the Denbighshire Country- WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES side Services and the North Wales Wildlife Trust. Also, we were very interested to see how Alun Williams produces such superb wood carvings.

Conversation and refreshments were enjoyed in the area organised by Mary Barton and her helpers.

Rob Armstrong organised a stall on behalf Professional, reliable service of St Berres` Church and the R.N.L.I. were Telephone: 01352 750342 also represented.

Mobile: 07933 803 972 The auction of produce was conducted by Email: arfontrevor@tiscali.co.uk John Almond and his assistants, the Address: proceeds of which will go to the O.A.P 28 Parc Hendy Welfare Committee.

Mold My thanks to everyone who helped with CH7 1TH the setting up of the Show, the organisa-

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Ysgol Bro Famau Llanferres Summer Fair!

Raised a staggering ÂŁ1500 in June Despite the miserable weather!

A big thank you to: Kingswood Colomendy Mold and Buckley Lions The Owl Lady Colin and Barbara Thomas Andy Williams and Kipper Jolly Jungle Fairground Rides A very sporting PC Chris!

Loggerheads Garage, Dtoi Harvey, Caffi Florence, Phoenix Cards, The Candy Floss Lady, Rhian Cato, Emily Prtak and Gloria Hall Ysgol Bro Famau Staff All the generous auction bidders All who helped run the event And especially everyone who turned up and spent their pocket money!

All proceeds go directly towards much needed resources for the children in the school – thank you again.

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Maeshafn CC Maeshafn Cricket Club News - end of season 2009.

What a season it has been. We have played 29 games this year (including friendlies), winning 13 of them, drawing 1 and losing 14. However I think in all the leagues in North Wales no other team has managed to narrowly lose as many games as we have (teams score points according to how close games are). We managed to beat teams at the top and bottom of the division, and narrowly lose to both the promoted teams from our division, and other teams have looked slightly nervous at playing us, partly because of Dave William's terrifying glare, but also because we have scored a lot of runs.

Maeshafn finished 5th in the league Players of worthy note from Llanferres and Maeshafn as follows: Dave Williams - Captain (resides in Maeshafn - known for throwing empty John Smiths cans at passing walkers

whilst inebriated - you'll know who he is if you walk through Maeshafn with a woolly hat on). Lost the toss more times than I care to remember with his "tails for Wales" theory...

Steve Pugh - Wicketkeeper (resides in the Miners Arms) - well known for his ability to stop a cricket ball with his teeth.

Tom Hall - Bowler and occasional batsman (Llanferres) - possibly going to win a league award this year for his figures - fast, efficient and ruthless.

Pete Gresty - Batsman and self-critic (ex-Llanferres) - sledges himself, thus saving the opposition from doing so.

Sean Thomas - Batsman and scorer (Llanferres) - plays cameo roles, but best this year was 15 not out against Rhewl when we had collapsed.

Rhun Jones - Batsman (lives off the land) - turns up, drinks heavily, gets posted back through the cat flap to his wife.

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Maeshafn CC

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Aled Jones - Batsman (Lower Maeshafn) - although diminuitive in stature, Dr Jones packs a fearsome punch with a cricket bat.

We are having our annual dinner in the Druid on the Friday 16th October with awards/presentations. Anyone welcome to attend.

Club AGM will be in November.

The club will also be having a coaching session at Old Trafford in November hopefully with a Lancashire CC professional, and a pre-Xmas net session to stretch muscles before

training begins in earnest in January. I will put details in the News & Views when we have them.

Again it would be good to hear from potential players for next year. You can email me on jbfagan@tenpercent.co.uk for details, or alternatively call 01352 810373.

Jonathan Fagan, Secretary.

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Marshals take the glory again !

Over 50 locals and not so locals took up the challenge and gave up their precious time to marshal the Merida mountain bike event on Sept 20th. Well over 900 riders including Rebecca Romero our double Olympic gold medallist took part, covering the 100km of track supervised by our team, both young and old.

Result ÂŁ2000 was raised to support keeping the children's playing field open and rows of smiles from all those involved.

Feedback from the Merida national series organiser John Lloyd and the riders could not have been more positive. Competitors to a person commented on both the quality of the marshalling and how they appreciated the encouragement they were given throughout the day. John Lloyd stated that this was the best Ruthin round to date and is certainly looking

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Merida Mountain Bike Event forward to coming back next year ( probably Sunday 12th Sept) More details can be found at www.mtbmarathon.co.uk A special thanks must be given to a number of key people involved in organising the event. Tim Griffiths for carrying out a multitude of tasks in the background including the role of base marshal, Danny Hurst for organising the rugby club and countless other things, Simon Hodge for sorting out the police, Paul Gothorp for publicity, Adrian Walls for his expert knowledge and Jim, Julie and Gilly Carney for putting on the party at the end in the Druid. Give them a pat on the back when you see them.

You were all brilliant. Thank you Nick Hawke On behalf of LPFRA

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LLANFERRES VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Would like to inform the Community that if it had not been for Mr Bob Barton’s help, time and effort over the last twelve months the job of getting Denbighshire County Council to refurbish the heating and toilets in the Hall would have been harder. Although the money from his Member's Priority Fund would only have paid for one of these items, Mr Barton convinced the Council that the Hall in Llanferres needed both new heating and toilets.

Llanferres Village Hall Management Committee

PARENTS - DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR CHILDREN ARE IN THE EVENINGS? A number of children have been spotted on the roof of the school and Village Hall recently, and they have disrupted events in the Village Hall.

Not only is this potentially damaging to the buildings and antisocial, it is very dangerous for the children themselves.

The police have been informed and they will be taking action, so please do ensure your children are not amongst the offenders

Adult Beginners Ballroom & Latin American Dance Classes every Wednesday a haCh C a h C

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In Llanferres Village Hall Class: 7:30pm – 8:15pm (£6 per person including practice session) Open Practice Session: 8:15pm –9:30pm (£2 per person if not attending class) Further details contact: Yvette La Flamme-Williams

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Tel: 01352-741112 Mob: 07863 293311

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Memorial plaque I recently removed (with permission) the memorial plaque from the wooden playhouse bought in memory of Keith Beales, as the playhouse is in disrepair.

My idea is that I fix the plaque on to the seat by the memorial stone which overlooks the school and is close to where Keith lived, I have approached the Community Council and are awaiting their comments.

Tim Healy

FOR SALE 2 pine bookcases 76” x 32” 1 pine bookcase 54” x 35” 1 pine bookcase 34” x 34” 1 pine computer desk with room for printer, monitor & tower 1 yellow check easy chair All excellent condition

Contact (01352) 810657 or 07748 947105 for further details

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Digital Switchover Are You Ready For The Digital TV Switchover?

Beware of rogue traders - it seems there is a scam going round trying to frighten people into buying a new aerial.

There is a simple test to check your aerial. All you need to do is visit teletext page 284. A regular test pattern of white squares indicates your aerial does not need a check. Repeat this test on BBC1, BBC2 and ITV. S4C is tested on page 484. I got a screenful of squares on all four channels.

Have you read the pink Digital TV leaflets sent earlier this year? I thought I had but I clearly missed this aerial check - it is clearly highlighted on p11 of 'Your guide to the digital TV switchover in Wales.' It is a mine of information - maybe that's the problem, packing so much into 20 pages.

It also states that you need to convert every TV set that you wish to continue watching from. I must admit the news that after switchover video and analogue DVD recorders will not be able to record one digital channel while you watch another grated with me. To me it makes sense to video the programme you are missing on another channel.

Most of us in this area use the Llanarmon-yn-Iâl transmitter - it can be seen from the Druid's car park on top of the hill. It is a relay transmitter, part of the

Moel y Parc transmitter group. It will be switching over in two stages.

Switchover and Re-Tune Dates: 28th October BBC2 analogue is switched off. You will need to re-tune your digital equipment to pick up the available channels; 25th November the remaining analogue channels are switched off. You will need to re-tune your digital equipment again to pick up additional channels.

The dates if you’re tuned to the Winter Hill transmitter (if you get Granada and BBC North West instead of HTV and BBC Wales) are 4th Nov for Stage 1 and 2nd Dec for Stage 2.

If you’re 75 or over or an eligible disabled person you will be able to obtain extra support from the Switchover Help Scheme - ring 0800 4085903.

For further information or help contact Digital UK - ring 08456 505050 or check the website www.digitaluk.co.uk/ - I will also be happy to check through my guides for you.

Please note my email address (I am still a Community Councillor in Llanarmon-yn-Iâl and also in Llandegla) - you can contact me at: cllrbobbarton@yahoo.co.uk Cllr Bob Barton - 01824 780872

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NEW! A selection of breakfast pastries, crusty rolls, baguettes and loaves baked in store every day

We also stock a range of hot products including bacon baps, pies and sausage rolls.

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LLANFERRES VILLAGE HALL TRUSTEES Would you like to have a say in the way the above Hall is run?

Then why not attend the Annual General Meeting Thursday 29th October 2009, at 7:30 pm in Llanferres Village Hall, you do not have to be a representative from an organisation or belong to one.

The Committee meet four times a year this includes the Annual General Meeting. “To become a member of the Committee you must live in the Parish of Llanferres and be aged eighteen or more and be elected at the Annual General Meeting�.

Sonia Evans Hon. Secretary Llanferres Village Hall Management Committee

SHOEBOXES FOR AFGHANISTAN The idea that gives you the opportunity to help lift spirits and make life a little more bearable for our service men and women in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Shoeboxes are filled with a range of goodies and useful items that would mean so much to the troops, some of whom have been away from the UK for months and missing basic items that we normally take for granted.

The sort of items needed are: toileteries, non-perishable foods - e.g.

Biscuits (foiled packed), sweets, books, magazines, wet wipes, chewing gum.

More items are listed at: www.operationshoebox.co.uk (shoeboxes are needed as well) Please contact Barbara on 810485 for more details, collection can arranged if needed

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By Period Living Magazine

Bryn Tirion is a snug and cosy 17th Century cottage in beautiful surroundings with panoramic views in an area of outstanding natural beauty, making it a paradise for walkers and nature lovers.

Private parking, heating and all electricity are inclusive to all our rates of stay, plus colour television and all linen.

For further details contact Mrs Sylvia Hughes

Telephone: (01352) 810444 Email: sylvia@bryn-tiron.com Website: www.bryn-tirion.com We apologise that we allow no pets, and the cottage is strictly no smoking

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All building work Plumbing Painting & Decorating Kitchen Fitting Tiling etc.

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Call Derek Whyteman on 01244 549905 or 0796 394 3588 Email: derek@whyteman.wanadoo.co.uk All work considered

No job too small

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are pleased to invite you all to our to be held at (with the kind permission of Mr Howard Sutcliffe AONB Officer Clwydian Range)

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Fund raising event for Clatterbridge Hospital Cancer Research David Moore Tribute Fund

Saturday 10th October 7.30 - Midnight Llanferres Village Hall

Live music from 50 hertz (Andy’s band) Disco provided by Colin Licensed Bar provided by the Druid Inn Entry by ticket only £6 Please support this important event

Contact June Lovell 01362 810582 Chris Moore 01352 810685 or from the Miner’s Arms or Druid Inn

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Nature Notes Regular readers may recall that in my July Nature Notes I commented on the number of painted lady butterflies which had migrated here in late May and early June. These subsequently bred and in August, a little later than I expected, they were widespread. They were followed by an abundance of red admirals also the progeny of an earlier continental influx. However, it was noticeable how quickly they all but disappeared with the onset of cold nights which occurred from the 10th September. The painted ladies will probably have died off as will most of the red admirals although a few of the later may manage to overwinter in ivy or garden sheds or even, sometimes, behind curtains in houses.

are beginning to adopt their autumnal appearance as the leaves change colour. This process, however, is triggered by shorter daylight lengths - a process known as photo-periodism, although extremes of drought or temperature can sometimes cause trees to drop their leaves. The lack of daylight triggers the tree to produce a hormone which causes the leaf to grow a hard tissue at the point where the leaf joins the twig. This cuts off the supply of sap and water to the leaf and the chlorophyll, which gives plants their green colour, disintegrates and allows the colour of other chemicals present in the leaves to show. Leaves of different species contain different pigments which is why they show different colours. It is interesting to note that the surface area Like ourselves, I am sure most read- of the leaves of a large mature tree ers will have been pestered by wasps could by as much as half an acre. coming into the house and making a nuisance of themselves during Sep- Despite the demise of summer (what tember. This is quite normal for the summer I hear you ask), on a recent time of year. The large queens will quite short walk I was able to count have left the colonies and sought hi- about forty species of plant still in bernation sights for the winter, leav- flower. Amongst them was Devil's-bit ing the workers with no further scabious (Succisa pretensis) and I was purpose, so they roam about looking curious to know how it got such an for sweet substances. They also die unusual name so did some research. off as the nights cool down.

It seems the roots of the plant termiParadoxically, bumblebees seem to be nate suddenly as though bitten off. In staying out of hibernation later than the past the plant was used as a cure usual. They are able to operate at for many disorders such as coughs, much lower temperatures than most fevers, internal inflammations and insects and I suspect they are taking even as a poultice for eczema and the advantage of any late pollen to build legend is that this so angered the up fat reserves for the winter. The Devil that he bit off the roots in a fit garden plant Sedum spectabilis is a of spite to try to stop it growing. favourite.

There is no doubt that autumn is approaching fast for many of the trees

John Almond ' 01352 810808

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FIELD TO LET 2½ acre field to let in Llanferres suitable for pony/horse grazing.

Please ring 01352 810582 for details

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Need a builder?

Look no further We undertake all types of building work and property maintenance – Extensions – Loft conversions – Conservatories Call us now for a competitive quotation: – Ground work – Landscape Gardening Tel: Dave Collins: 07790 025 538 – Decking or Steve Hughes: 07816 630 171 – Fencing – Property maintenance

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Local Councillors Christine Evans, Denbighshire County Councillor for Llanferres, Llanarmon yn Ial & Llandegla. 07887774909 Gwyneth Dillon, Clerk to Llanferres Community Council, 01978 790269 Llanferres Community Councillors John Almond, Chairman, 01352 810808 David Jones, Vice Chairman, 01352 810511 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 Peter Williams, 01352 810287 Please contact any of the above if you have anything you would like to be brought to the attention of your Community Council.

‘Llain Hir’ – 4-bedroom house, sleeps 8 (+cot). Situated on seafront with first floor balcony providing superb views of St Tudwal’s islands and the Cambrian coastline. The house is literally a stone’s throw from the beach, within walking distance of the town centre, Pwllheli Golf Club, the leisure centre and the marina.

All bed linen provided along with well equipped kitchen, colour TV, washing machine, dishwasher etc and barbecue area to the rear.

Pets welcome by prior arrangement.

For bookings or enquiries please Available all year round for weekly lets ring Simon or June Lovell. from £245, or mid week/long weekend Tel: 01352 810582 breaks.

Mob: 07900 404767

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Kitchen Fitting Doors Skirting Boards Book Cases etc.

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Village Organisations Archery Club - lan Logan, Tryfan, 17 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres Tel: 810627 Badminton Club - Jane Clough Tel: 810802 Bowling Club - Every Tuesday in the village hall, 7pm - 9pm Contact Dave Twomey Tel: 810690.

Church - Rev'd Adrian Copping, The Rectory, 9 Pen-y-Coed, Nannerch, Mold, CH7 5RS Tel. 01352 741376 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 F.L.A.S.H. - Moira Bonar, Booking Officer Tel: 0791 063 0138 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, Jenny Studley. Tel: 810229 PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau - Lindsay Turner. Tel: 810403 Senior Citizens Club - Olive Parry. Tel: 810294 Village Hall Booking Secretary - John Roberts, 7 Tyn Llan. Tel: 810358 Village Hall Management Committee - Secretary, Sonia Evans. Tel: 810421 Women's Institute - Murial Shaw, Tan y Craig, Village Road, Maeshafn.

Tel: 810463 (meetings Ist Thursday of the month in the Village Hall)

Please send copy by the 20th of the month for inclusion in the next issue

Contact: Paul & Siobhan Gothorp 2 Cae Gwyn Llanferres Mold CH7 5SL Tel: (01352) 810566 Email: newsandviews@llanferres.org