Llanferres News & Views Oct 2012

Issue 163

October 2012

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Welcome Just take a look at the calendar on page 6 to see the busy month ahead locally - only 4 days in the month without an event of some sort!

Harvest supper, art exhibition, craft sessions, bowls, whist drive, dancing, Loggfest and not forgetting the exciting and hugely fun News & Views fund raising quiz night.

On a more serious note, we would like to alert all cat owners to the existence of possibly a local person with an air rifle who recently shot one of our cats - Lulu.

Thankfully after an operation to remove the pellet (which was 2mm away from her heart) Lulu has made a

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We have reported this incident to the police. We urge you to be vigilant and let the police know if you see or hear of anything suspicious.

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

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Notices Happy Birthday to the following

October Birthdays Charlie Williams who will be 12 on 1st October Timmy Asbridge who will be 18 on 2nd October Sioned Cordiner who will be 10 on 3rd October Nell Williams who will be 9 on 3rd October Tom Giles who will be 19 on 4th October Jac Armstrong on 8th October Claire Woodcock on 12th October Hannah Ormerod who will be 18 on 16th October Tesni Jones who will be 15 on 17th October Charlotte Lewis who will be 1 on 18th October Jessica Lovell who will be 13 on 20th October Guy Woodcock on 24th October Andrew Roberts who will be 11 on 29th October

Congratulations to Gareth Jones (of Bryn Saeson) and Kelly

We would like to announce the birth of our second son

on the birth of your daughter On 15th September 2012 at Glan Cwyd Hospital

Born on the 13th August and weighing 9lb 3oz. We would also like to thank our family, friends and neighbours for all the cards, gifts and kind wishes.

Love from all the Family xxxx

Sion & Angharad Roberts

We’re delighted to announce the arrival of a little brother for Adam

Thank You

Mason James Perrin Born on the 9th September and weighing in at 8lb 10½oz.

We would also like to thank everyone for all the cards, gifts and kind wishes.

To residents of Maeshafn for your generous donations.

We raised £68.50 for the Mold branch of North West Cancer Relief Many thanks for your support.

Aislingh and Alistair

Mair Roberts & Esther Simpson

Isabella May

Osian Clwyd

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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Local news

An introduction to crafts CRAFT taster sessions are to be held at Llanferres Village Hall for anyone interested in learning a new skill, starting on Thursday, October 18, from 7-10pm. The weekly sessions will finish on Thursday, December 13.

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The numerous crafts involved will include ribbon weaving, cross stitch, card making, Christmas decorations and felt work.

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October Diary Dates 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th

22nd 23rd

7.00pm Whist Drive, Village Hall 7.00pm Bowls Club Llanferres Dance Club 6.30pm Harvest Supper Art Exhibition at Loggerheads Art Exhibition at Loggerheads 9.30am Holy Communion Sun Art Exhibition at Loggerheads 2.00pm Music Monday, Caffi Florence Mon 7.30pm Gardening Club Meeting, Village Hall Llanferres Over 60s Meeting Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club Wed Llanferres Dance Club Thu Community Council Meeting Fri Blue Bag Collection Day Sat Sun 11.00am Family Service Mon 7.00pm Whist Drive, Village Hall 12 noon Village Lunch Club, Caffi Florence Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club Llanferres Dance Club.

Wed 7.30pm News & Views Quiz Night at the Druid Thu 7.00pm Craft Session, Village Hall Fri Sat LoggFest - We Three Loggereheads 9.30 Holy Communion Sun LoggFest - We Three Loggerheads Mon 7.00pm Whist Drive, Village Hall Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club

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Wed Llanferres Dance Club

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Thu Fri Sat

7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st

28th 29th 30th 31st

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

7.00pm Craft Session, Village Hall

BST Ends 9.30 Holy Communion Mon 7.00pm Whist Drive, Village Hall Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club Wed Llanferres Dance Club Sun

For updates and future dates see the What’s On page at www.llanferres.org

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Christmas Craft Fair In response to public request - we propose to have this year's Fair on Sat. Nov. 10th from 1pm. to 4pm..

If you would like to book a table - please ring 01352 810259.

More details next month.

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If you wish to book the Village Hall for an event or party or what you will, please contact the booking secretary Gilly Carney Tel: 01352 810468 or mob.

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Church News Sunday Services in October 7th 14th 21st 28th

Holy Communion at 9.30 am Family Service at 11.00 am Holy Communion at 9.30 am Holy Communion at 9.30am

Harvest Supper Do come along on Thursday 4th October to our Harvest Supper at 6.30 pm in the Village Hall (probably won't eat till 7 pm or later). It helps enormously with catering and table-laying if you let Churchwardens know that you are intending to come (telephone numbers on page 46).

Village Show The Village Garden Club Committee invited St Berres to hold a stall at the Show on Saturday 1st September and Rob, Noel & Gay stepped in to man this and various Church members made cakes and other produce to sell. Around £113 was made for Church funds, from which a small donation will be made to the Garden Club. Our thanks to the Committee for this opportunity.

The Garden Club Show Committee work extremely hard to put on the Show and it is a very well supported Village event.

Northern Cleft Foundation Update People will remember that Llanferres Church, through Drs Wendy and Nigel Shillito's enjoyable Pancake Evening, has raised money for the Northern Cleft Foundation. The money raised, £420, by the Pancake Evening was added to money raised by Rotary Club of Mold and Mold Alun School and the combined sum made it possible to obtain grants exceeding £10,500 in value from The Rotary Foundation. The purchase of equipment amounting to around £15,700 has followed. A hand-over ceremony of most of the equipment to the NCF took place in Nagpur on 24th August 2012. .

Donations Saint Berres is moving into the 21st Century !! You can now donate to church funds by text Simply text FERR99 £5 to 70070 - other amounts can be donated; e.g. replace £5 with £1, £2 or £10. Thanks !

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Local news

VILLAGE HALL WHIST DRIVE By the time you read this we would have enjoyed 2 Whist Evenings in our Village Hall.

The first was a highly successful and enjoyable evening - with participants ranging from pure novices to village experts!.

Our top lady was Gilly Carney and our best man was Joe Bird.

Many thanks to those members who donated raffle prizes and special thanks to Jim and Julie ( Druid Inn ) for their kind contribution.

If you haven't joined us yet - our dates in October are 1st. 15th. 22nd. and 29th. all at 7pm. - so please arrive by 6.50pm. for a light-hearted and entertaining evening.

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Community Council News - September Meeting From the minutes of the September gardens doing damage. The owner will be meeting:- eight Councillors were present, contacted to try to resolve the issue.

Councillor Jac Armstrong sent his apologies.

Mr Barton reported that both Ruthin and Mold Hospitals were in danger of losing Declarations of Interest:- Councillor their minor injuries departments and Margaret Davies declared an interest in a urged residents to voice their concerns. planning application and signed the book accordingly. The Chairman, Councillor County Councillor Martyn Holland's David Jones, declared an interest in report:- Councillor Holland reported that nominations to the Standards Committee his survey, ref bus stop in Maeshafn, has Special Appointments Panel and signed not yet been done but he hoped to do it the book accordingly. shortly.

An application had been submitted to site a refreshment van in the Meeting open to the public for ten 'lay-by' on the A494 opposite Plymog, but minutes:- Mrs Maureen Hill expressed he had suggested that the 'lay-by' further concern about the eventual siting of the along towards Ruthin would be a more bus stop in Maeshafn but no site has yet suitable site. He drew attention to the been decided. Mr Noel Headley raised availability of rate reductions for three points of concern:- 1) He asked pensioners and urged them to apply. about the cutting of the hedge in Rectory Llandegla had been experiencing speeding Lane which had been done very badly and traffic and the possibility of purchasing a at an inappropriate time of year. The radar gun had been considered but, as Chairman explained that a resident had they cost about £1000, is there a complained to Denbighshire County possibility of sharing the cost with other Council about this matter and had councils?

The Welsh Government received an apology - the Chairman had Inspector for the LDP had reconsidered been informed that County Officers were some additional sites to be allocated for in discussion with contractors. 2) Mr future housing but none were currently in Headley complained about dog mess and Llanferres. There will be a meeting in that it was being put in the waste bins in Ruthin on 20th September for people to the church and by the school.

The express views on the Betsi Cadwalider Chairman agreed that dog mess is a Health Board proposals and he urged problem and that DCC are very aware of it interested people to attend but it was and are seeking a solution. 3)Mr Headley necessary to register in advance. Finally, reported that the Millennium Fountain he congratulated the Chairman, Mr David was not working. The Community Council Jones on his re-appointment to will investigate.

Denbighshire's Standards Committee.

Mr Evans 1) Considered that the bus which operates during the summer to take people up towards Moel Famau is a waste of money, as it is almost always empty. 2) He reported that sheep come off Moel Famau, wander on the road, where they are a danger to traffic, and invade

The minutes of the July meeting were signed as a true record. The chairman gave a brief report on the meeting for Chairs and Clerks with officials of DCC in July. Adoption of Cae Derwen is still ongoing. It was reported that a bicycle had been stolen from the back of a

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Community Council News - September Meeting 'Camper Van' parked on the A494 and that treatment plant. Location; Holt Hostel, the vehicle itself had then been stolen.

Maeshafn. It was resolved to raise no objection.

The Chairman reported on the subject of 21/2012/0956 Proposal: Continuation of 'Dispensation'. For example :- If there was use of agricultural land as extension to a discussion relating to the Village Hall, cortilege of the existing sawmills business Community Councillors who were also on for storage of incoming round timbers and the Village Hall Management Committee for additional vehicle turning purposes would have to 'declare an interest' and (Retrospective). Location: Brynffynnon leave the room. This would make the Sawmills, The Paddock, Llanferres.

Council 'inquorate' so, in such a situation, Councillor Margaret Davies left the room. the Council could apply for a 'dispensation' It was resolved to raise no objection. which would allow members to take part There were no Certificates of Decision for in the discussion but they would still have Planning Applications. to 'declare an interest'.

Maeshafn Playing field:- Councillor John The annual risk assessment of the Almond gave a brief report of the meeting Council's assets is to be carried out. The of the Aberduna Quarry Liaison meeting plaque on the Memorial Stone is to be which had taken place the previous refurbished and it was reported that a evening.

Documents relating to the recording of the 'Last Post' would be transfer of the Playing Field into the played at the Memorial Service at the ownership of the Community Council were stone on Sunday 11th November. Wreaths almost ready for final scrutiny and it was are to be ordered for Llanferres and hoped they would be available shortly.

Maeshafn.

DCC are seeking nominations from Town Equality Act 2010:- Councillors were and Community Councils in order to encouraged to read the relevant recruit one community member to the document and if any issues arose to bring Standards Committee Special them to a future meeting.

Appointments Panel. Councillor David The final audited accounts of the Jones left the room. It was resolved that Community Council had been given a no nomination should be made. clean report and were signed by the Chairman who thanked the Clerk for her A copy of 'the Good Councillor's Guide’ for hard and good work in preparing the 2012 was provided to each Councillor. accounts.

It was reported that some stiles in the Planning matters:21/2012/1093 community were in need of remedial Proposal: Retention of 16 no. ground- attention.

Proposed to contact mounted solar photovoltaic panels Denbighshire's footpath officer. (retrospective). Location: Cae Cymro, Maeshafn Road , Gwernymynydd. It was The next meeting of the Community resolved to raise no objection.

Council will be held on Thursday 11th 21/2012/1142 Proposal: Change of use October 2012. and alteration of former youth hostel to form 1 no dwelling, erection of a detached John Almond. Vice Chairman garage and installation of a package

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We will again be having a visit from Father Christmas in the lead up to the big day together with a specially commissioned story from the Shed Theatre Company.

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Monthly recipe from CAFFI FLORENCE With autumn upon us, I start to think of warming comfort food and this is a great recipe that can either be served as a stew with potatoes and veg or made into a pie. For slow cook recipes such as this I would always make a large batch and freeze some. The secret with this is the long slow cook producing meat that falls apart on the fork.

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Place the beef in a large bowl and pour over the beer marinade. Cover and place in the fridge overnight.

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Local news Village Lunch Club (As featured in the Leader on September 27) The Village Lunch Club will meet next at 12 noon in Caffi Florence in Loggerheads on Tuesday 16 October.

The cost will be £6.50 per person and anyone wishing to attend must book beforehand by telephoning Len Phillips 01352 750311. Transport can be provided and it can be arranged when you book.

Shirley Hughes, one of the organisers, says, “we have been really pleased with the first few events. People are getting to know each other and several who do not normally get out have been able to join us and enjoy good food and convivial company.”

New members will be welcome.

Llanferrres Over 60s Club At our September meeting we had Alun Williams talking about his beautiful wood carving. He brought a selection of his work and explained about the different types of wood he likes to use and how he decides what to turn it into.

His pieces are all so varied - animals, birds, a dolphin, and even an umbrella!!

He passed them around for us to feel, and we all very much enjoyed the afternoon.

On October 9th we are having a talk on the history of “Operation Christmas Child”. How the Charity has grown and what they are doing now. We will also be given the final details for the visit to the Albert Dock.

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Gardening Club news Llanferres Parish Gardening Club 38th Annual Show Sept. 1st 2012 We all know that we have experienced what is officially the wettest Summer for a hundred years. However, despite a significant reduction in the number of entries in the Garden and Flower classes, the entrants were complimented on the quality of their displays.

The Floral Art arrangements made an outstanding first impression as visitors entered the hall.

In the Home, Photographic, Art and Handicraft Sections there was an increase in the number of entries and the high standard displayed made the judges task very difficult.

The entrants in the Junior classes were particularly congratulated on the quality of their work.

The trophies were presented by Mrs Glenys Roberts, a founder member of the Gardening Club.

The refreshment area organised by Mary Barton and her helpers was very popular and special thanks are due to Betty Cook who made the cakes and scones.

Our thanks are due to Ruth Calcraft of Denbighshire Countryside Services for the hillforts display and to Alun Williams for showing examples of his woodcarving .

St Berres` Church cake stall and the RNLI stalls were well supported and the proceeds of the Auction of produce ( £85-£90 )will support the Llanferres Senior Citizens Welfare Committee.

Our thanks are due to the Judges for their support ,and to everyone who contributed to the Plant Stall, the Raffle prizes, and the Bottle Stall. Also to everyone who helped with the setting up of the Show and the organisation on the day.

Not least, thanks to the entrants and to our visitors, without whom there would be no Show! ……………………………………………………………….

Next month`s meeting of the Gardening Club will be on Monday, October 8th, 7-30pm, in the Village Hall when Dr Goronwy Wynne will talk on "Flowers of the Mountains" New members and visitors always welcome Show Secretary Mr David Jones ( 810 511

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Llanferres Parish Gardening Club Show Sept. 1st 2012 Results, trophy winners.

The Hitchmough Perpetual Rose Bowl, most points in the Garden Produce section

Tony McKinstry

The Peter Plews Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in the Flower section

John Almond

The Audrey Raba Perpetual Challenge Cup most outstanding exhibit in the Flower section

David Jones

The Dumbhill Perpetual Challenge Trophy, best exhibit of Sweet Peas

John Almond

The Sid Davies Perpetual Challenge Trophy, best Specimen Rose

Joanne McKinstry

The Pont yr Alyn Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in Largest Produce classes

Tony McKinstry

The Tom Collins Perpetual Challenge Shield, Heaviest Marrow class

Eddie Wild

The McCreanor Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in the Floral Art classes

Pat Tatum

The Vena Raba Perpetual Challenge Cup, most outstanding exhibit in Floral Art classes

Joanne McKinstry

The Llanferres Perpetual Challenge Cup, most points in Pot Plants section

John Almond

The J.O.Smith Perpetual Challenge Shield, most points in Junior classes up to 10 yrs. and

Elen Jones, Sioned Cordiner

The Jack Hughes Shield,(11 to 16 yrs), best entry in classes 177 to 179( Junior Art )

Owen Cordiner

The Kingswood Colomendy Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most outstanding exhibit in Junior Handicraft classes

Matthew Cordiner

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Llanferres Parish Gardening Club Show Sept. 1st 2012 Results, trophy winners.

The Andrew Brooman Perpetual Challenge Cup, most outstanding exhibit in the Photographic classes

Angela Daulby

The Cadole Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most points in the Home Produce classes

Gill Williams

The W.I. Trophy, Best Jar of Jam

Joan Almond

The Pentre Cerrig Mawr Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most outstanding exhibit in the Adult Handicraft classes Jane Clarke The H.Parker Perpetual Challenge Trophy, most points in the Adult Art classes The “ Best in Show” Trophy for Adult Art Classes The News and Views Cup, Best exhibit in the Junior Photographic class

Winston Lea Jane Clarke Matthew Cordiner

David Jones, Show Secretary

The trophies were presented by Mrs Glenys Roberts, a founder member of the Gardening Club.

There are more pictures on the website: www.llanferres.org

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Loggfest The Beer ?

This event is all about Welsh cask ales, We Three Loggerheads is committed to supporting Welsh & local wherever possible.

Breweries supplying We Three Loggerheads for Loggfest are Hafod Henllan Sandstone Great Orme Conwy Rosie’s Cider In total there will be 11 different different cask ales to enjoy.

For those of you that would prefer other beers rather than cask, our standard brands will still be available, Carlsberg, San Miguel, Tuborg, Erdinger, Tetley, Stongbow, Thatchers & Guinness

Car Parking ?

The Loggs car park will be closed, parking will be in the Colomendy Centre up the hill on the tarmac

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Loggfest Live Music Timetable Saturday 20th October 2pm – 3.30pm 3.30pm – 5.pm 5pm – 7pm 7pm – 10pm

Sam Martin (local vocalist) Indecisive (local 5 piece band) Otis & the Elevators (Blues band) The Chester Burnettes

Sunday 21st October 2pm – 5pm Pantonic (amazing steel orchestra from Stockport..google them !!!)

5pm – 8pm The Cover Up (70’s & 80’s glam rock band)

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Hog Roast - with apple sauce and stuffing BBQ - Burgers, Bratwurst, Hotdogs & Vegetarian Burgers Restaurant remains open right across the weekend

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Produce your own eggs P.o.l. Pullets /Growers/Day old pullets to order.

Pure breeds. Cross breed layers. Trio’s.

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News from the Druid CURRY NIGHT

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News & Views QUIZ NIGHT Weds October 17 Join in the fun for the first in a series of 3 Why not enjoy a meal before the quiz

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Blue Bags Bulletin!!

The next collection is on Friday 12th October.

Ready for the post-summer clear out!

The blue bags will be circulated soon, but a CLEAN bin bag will be fine. If you need help to get your bag(s) to school, please phone Sally Harris on 01352 810297.

Bags to be dropped off at Ysgol Bro Famau, Llanferres by 9am.

Bag2School is interested in collecting good quality adults’ and children’s clothing, bedding, curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags. All items are for RE-USE. No Bric a Brac please.

All money raised will go to support the children at Ysgol Bro Famau. Many Thanks for your continued help. www.bag2school.com

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Why not try your hand at short mat indoor bowls?

Maeshafn Lamb

Every Tuesday 7 - 9pm in the village hall.

From our small pedigree flock we have a few set aside for the table Ready when they're ready!

Probably early October.

Fresh, Sweet, Succulent Taste A few remaining ideal for Christmas

Newcomers always welcomed For more information contact Josh Griffiths 01352 810690

Half Or Whole for the Freezer

For details please contact Gary Scott on 07768-032143.

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Due to overwhelming popular demand!!

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THE 2012 TRIQUIZARD TOURNAMENT Dates for this year are: Weds 17 October Sat 17 November Weds 12 December Starting at 7.30pm At the Druid Inn Each is a quiz in its own right so you don’t need to attend all 3 to win prizes.

Mix of the usual fun rounds to suit all.

Teams of up to 5 £2.50 per person entry Fund raising for News & Views and a Fun Night Out

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Llanferres/Colomendy Art Group are pleased to invite you all to our

7TH Annual Art Exhibition to be held at

Admission free

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THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD DENBIGH 2013 The National Eisteddfod fund raising committee have asked Llanferres Community Council to pledge £2,000 towards next year's event in Denbigh.

It was decided that we would like to support them, but the amount was thought to be excessive and could not just be paid out of Public money.

A NOTE FOR YOUR DIARY

VILLAGE HALL CONCERT in aid of Diabetes Research and Wellness

Friday Nov. 16th. 7pm.

Côr Meibion Caerwys (Caerwys male voice choir)

Four members of the Council have therefore joined with some other interested people to form a "Working Party" to try to raise some funds for them. We need more help and would very much like to hear from anyone living in the Community of Llanferres who is willing to help.

Supported by Bro Famau choir, and Helen Parsons, soprano.

Conductor Ruth Evans.

Accompanist, Margaret Williams

Contacts are: Rob Armstrong, David Jones, Margaret Davies, Olive Parry, Thank You

Further details in November Edition.

Did you enjoy the Olympics?

Thinking of taking up a Sport?

Join Llanferres Badminton Club We meet Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm Senior club at Ruthin Leisure Centre (With Junior Club training before)

If interested please contact June Healy 07810 000129 June.healy@btconnect.com

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A note from your County Councillor The summer is now over and many of you may be running out of the pink bin bags.

New supplies should have arrived this month but due to major changes in the bin collection service in our area you may have to use your own black bags for the next few weeks for general rubbish.

The county is now rolling out a new bin collection service as from October and this will involve bins for food waste and where practical wheelie bins for recycling, garden waste and other rubbish. In some areas it may not be possible to use bins and a new style of bag will be introduced. All Community Councils will be briefed in the next few weeks and residents will then be advised as to which service they will receive.

discussed and agreed I will be able to give you more details over the coming months.

Education is top of the list but issues such as dog fouling are also a major concern to most residents and communities. Watch this space for more details.

Finally I will be completing a survey in Maeshafn by the end of September and I hope everyone living there will take part and at the same time I also hope to drop off the first of the OWL leaflets as We are now coming to the final stages of mentioned in the last issue. the work that has been done on the Counties Local Development Plan. This will Best wishes. form the frame work for house building in Martyn the County over the next ten to fifteen years. Sadly the Welsh Governments Cllr Martyn L Holland.

Inspector has decided that although he Tel. 01824 780703 agrees with the Counties projection of 7500 Martyn.holland@denbighshire.gov.uk new homes for the duration of the LDP, he feels they have not included enough land and he has therefore come back to them asking for land to be allocated for a further 1000 homes.

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The good news is that no further land has been identified in the communities of Llanferres/Maeshafn but we are being asked to consider land for up to an additional 34 properties in the village of Llanarmon Yn Ial. The county is now looking at its priorities for the next five years and as these are

- about 5.5 acres - suitable for 2 horses or pony grazing.

Also woodland for rent - about 3/4 acre - suitable for pigs

Contact Jonathan Fagan for further details on 01352 810373 or jbfagan@ten-percent.co.uk

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Nature Notes So far this has been a disastrous year for butterflies with all the rain and low temperatures. Because they are easily seen, butterflies are regarded as "the canary in the coal mine" of the countryside because, if they are doing badly, so are most other insects and the countryside is not in a good state.

However, perhaps all is not yet lost. I went out on Friday 10th August, which was a hot and sunny day, and recorded eleven species, although for four of them I only saw single specimens. Somewhat of an anomaly, over a local barley field I counted well over fifty white butterflies, the vast majority of which were Green-veined whites as far as I was able to ascertain. All whites tend to be classed as 'cabbage whites' but the Green-veined is no threat to gardeners as its caterpillars only feed on wild members of the cruciferae family.

During the last few months I have been receiving reports from people who think they have seen Polecats. I have seen myself what I thought was a Polecat and one was found dead on the road. There are certainly Polecats in the district as I have positively identified them in the past but the strange thing is they are being seen during the day when they are normally nocturnal animals, although books do record that they sometimes will hunt by day. In appearance they resemble a dark Ferret(which are descendants of the Polecat) with white face markings.

Sometimes they breed with escaped Ferrets and produce 'Polecat-ferrets' which have much whiter faces.

Feeding on small creatures such as

mice, voles, frogs and worms they are seldom a nuisance but might take small birds and were persecuted in the past by gamekeepers, being regarded as a threat to game bird chicks, and were hunted for their pelts to a point of near extinction.

They are fairly common throughout Wales but very rare in other parts or the UK. Because they have a strong smell they are also known as Foulmarts.

Being awake at about three o'clock one morning I was startled to hear, what I thought to be, a Corncrake. I jumped out of bed and leaned out of the window where I was able to hear it again and sure enough it was a Corncrake, calling as it flew overhead, and I could hear it for a minute or so as it gradually became fainter. There were probably several and the calls would be 'contact calls' used to keep the flock together. Once a very common bird on farmland they are now mainly to be found in Ireland and on some Scottish islands their numbers having been decimated elsewhere by modern farming methods. At night their 'crek crek' calls are so noisy and persistent that they can keep people awake.

A summer visitor, they overwinter in eastern Africa, migrating at night, which is probably what they were doing when I heard them. During the breeding season they appear to be weak flyers and prefer to run for safety rather than fly but are able to adopt a much stronger flight system when migrating.

John Almond

01352 810808

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Diary of a Countryman by John when you have double vision - do you go with the left eye or the right Harrison, aged 102. eye? Must get my cataracts Hello, my name is John the repaired one of these days - only Caravan. I have lived in the woods crashed into 2 parked cars, a around Llanferres and Maeshafn policeman and a lamp post. Not for over 95 years and I thought it bad. was time to pass on some of my knowledge to younger members of 3rd August 2012 the community by writing this Woke up. Thought I was dead as a woman wearing white was hovering column. over me. Started to confess my sins Some of you may know me as the (of which there are many) before friendly looking elderly gentleman realising it was Vera wearing a who wanders in the woods, always nightie. Breathed a sigh of relief glad to assist disorientated walkers that I hadn't said anything about on their way home. Older members the bottles of gin I hide in the of the villages will remember my woods for my longer bursts of exploits at Gallipoli in 1917 when I exercise. charged the Turks singlehandedly and captured a large gun with 5th August 2012 nothing but my walking stick, 11am Met David Cameron today lovingly crafted from a piece of fine after arranging a meeting to discuss his performance as prime Welsh willow. minister. Gave him a piece of my I thought you may like to get an mind about the pensions paid to insight into my life as an expert on pensioners. A damned disgrace if rural life by reading extracts from you ask me. Should be made to work until they are at least my age. my diary.

I was driving a tank in the Egyptian desert when I was 65, giving 1st August 2012 6am. Woke up. Have decided to Rommel what for. And what did I give up chainsawing everything I get for my troubles? Haemorrhoids. see. To do this I am going to drink 5pm Accidentally cut an electricity heavily and smoke like a chimney. pole down. Must remember to wear 10am. Smoked two packets of my glasses. woodbines, drank 5 shots of scotch before giving in and cutting down 3 7th August 2012 10am Wandered into Maeshafn conifers and a hedge. B*****r.

3pm. Caused a 5 mile tailback with my chainsaw looking for driving to Mold. Vera says I drive something to cut down. I've run out too slowly but it’s hard to go faster of trees in Lower Maeshafn and I

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noticed that Dave Williams has a lovely hedge that could do with a trim. Noticed that Dave Williams was lying on the driveway with John Smith beer cans scattered around him, muttering something about bringing in the sheaves.

He woke up when I got the chainsaw going and chased me off before I could chop his hedge up.

B*****r.

those to fly to the moon on a Friday night (Vera and me use them for the same purpose but never quite get there). Started to tell Hugh about my exploits flying Spitfires but he disappeared before I could finish.

My diary is a little lengthy, so perhaps another instalment next month?

12pm Strolled through a field in Much luck and joy to all men, lower Maeshafn looking for good especially those who live in God's quality Welsh hazel. Discovered a country. fine clump growing in a hedgerow.

Started to chop it down with my John the Countryman chainsaw before the landowner set his dogs on me. I managed to kill one using a secret SAS technique requiring only my fine Welsh willow GARDENING walking stick.

2pm. Played cricket today for Maeshafn. Opened the batting, hit a quick 50 before retiring to give some of the younger players a go.

Derek Parsons is only 75 and needs to start learning the ropes before I am too old to teach him.

9th August 2012 Mushroom picking day. Off into Fairy Glen for a meeting with Hugh, the Head Fairy. Have to ask permission from the fairies to take the mushrooms and eat them. The fairies use them for umbrellas when it rains heavily. Got a fairy mushroom picking licence for up to 200, but am banned from taking the magic ones. The fairies use

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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.

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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 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 - Gilly Carney. Tel 01352 810468 or mob.

07774388574 Village Hall Management Committee - Chairman, Rob Armstrong. 810259 Wordsearch solution

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