Llanferres News & Views October 2016

October 2016 Issue 204

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Welcome Welcome to the October edition of Take a look on page 19 to see photographs of 3 happy and stunning Llanferres News & Views.

September has flown by and couples who were married recently. thoughts of Christmas not too far Congratulations to Ceri and Alan, distant. There are a couple of events Becky and Paul and to Sam and Ruth. on this month: the PTFA Autumn Finally please see if you can help Ball on 15th October - see page 23 for Aunty She’s dream come true - see details; and the annual Art page 27!

Exhibition starts at Loggerheads on October 29th - see page 12. There’s also a working party at the pond in Best Wishes Tafarn-y-Gelyn on October 9th.

Paul & Siobhan There are a few advance notices for events coming up in November too, so make sure you get these on your calendars now so you don’t forget!

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Happy Birthday to the following in October Charlie Williams who will be 16 on 1st October Sioned Cordiner who will be 14 on 3rd October Nell Williams who will be 13 on 3rd October Tom Giles on 4th October Jac Armstrong on 8th October Tesni Jones who will be 19 on 17th October Charlotte Lewis who will be 5 on 18th October Jessica Lovell who will be 17 on 20th October Nick Lennon on 20th October Elsa Hill who will be 6 on 22nd October Guy Woodcock on 24th October Andrew Roberts who will be 15 on 29th October Congratulations to our new undergraduates from the community after some terrific A level results: Declan Bonar is studying Accountancy & Finance at Lancaster Conrad Bell is studying Music at Bristol Ben Godfrey is studying Engineering at Sheffield Lizzie Gothorp is studying History at Leeds Tesni Jones is studying English Literature at Oxford Gemma Madigan-Johnson is studying Japanese at Leeds Tom Mann is studying Music at Bristol Nick Prtak is studying Engineering at Liverpool

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Local News LLANFERRES OVER 60's Club After our August break sadly our September speaker was unable to come, so we used our meeting to discuss our September outing to Beaumaris, and to hear about future events to be held in Llanferres.

October 11th “Mr. Steptoe” from Ruthin will talk to us about “The Drovers”, those hardy souls who moved herds of cattle without the aid of transport.

Do join us from 2.00pm

Maeshafn Residents What’s Your View?

The Community Council would like to renew the Christmas Lights for this year.

What would you like to see on the Christmas Tree?

Multi-coloured or white?

Please let the Clerk know Gwyneth A Dillon Clerk to the Llanferres Community Council Email: clerk.llanferres@gmail.com Tel: 01978 790269

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9.30 am Morning Worship, St. Berres’ Church 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 11.00am Working Party on the Pond. 6:30pm Tai Chi 7.30pm Gardening Club Meeting 9.15am Parents & Toddlers 2.30pm Over 60s Meeting 7.00pm Bowls Club 6.30pm Dance Club 7.30pm Community Council Meeting 7.00pm Bro Famau PTFA Autumn Ball, Clwyd Gate 9.30 am Holy Communion, St. Berres’ Church.

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 Half Term 7.00pm Whist Evening Half Term 7.00pm Bowls Club Half Term Half Term Half Term 7.30pm Carnival Meeting, Druid Inn Loggerheads Art Exhibition begins 10.30am Group Holy Communion, St John's Church, Rhydymwyn 6:30pm Tai Chi Teaching Training Day 7.00pm Whist Evening

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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FAMILY BINGO Friday 11th November Llanferres Village Hall 7.00pm start A night out for all the family, young and old This really is a fun night and with wine, beers and ciders available to buy on the night it’s always a relaxing and great community social occasion. If you’ve not been before - give it a go you‘ll be pleasantly surprised!

If you would like to donate a prize please contact Yvonne 810 867, Wendy 810 697, Siobhan 810 668, Llywela 810 673 or just bring along on the night.

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LLANFERRES PARISH GARDENING CLUB SHOW 3rd SEPTEMBER 2016 Trophy winners The Hitchmough Perpetual Rose Bowl, Most points in Garden Produce section

Tony McKinstry

The Peter Plews Perpetual Challenge Cup Most points in Flower section

Polly Lomax

The Audrey Raba Perpetual Challenge Cup Best exhibit in Flower section

John Almond

The Sid Davies Perpetual Challenge Trophy Best specimen rose

Hugo Watts

The Pont yr Alyn Perpetual Challenge Cup Most points in Largest Produce section

Tony McKinstry

The Tom Collins Perpetual Challenge Shield Heaviest marrow class 75

Gay Headley

The McCreanor Perpetual Challenge Cup Most points in Floral Art section

Joan Almond

The Vena Raba Perpetual Challenge Cup Most outstanding exhibit in Floral Art section

Joan Almond

The Llanferres Perpetual Challenge Cup Most points in Pot Plants section

Joan Almond

The J.O. Smith Perpetual Challenge Shield Most points in Junior section up to 10 yrs

Finlay Jaggard

The Jack Hughes Shield Most points in Junior Art section

Jessica Lewis

The Kingwood Colomendy Perpetual Challenge Cup Most outstanding exhibit in Junior Handicraft section

Sioned Cordiner

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The Andew Brooman Perpetual Challenge Cup Brian Daulby Most outstanding exhibit in Photographic section The Cadole Perpetual Challenge Trophy Most points in Home section

Isla Watts

LOPWC Award Best Victoria Sandwich

Elizabeth Williams

The W. I. Trophy Best Jar of Jam

Isla Watts

The Pentre Cerrig Mawr Perpetual Challenge Trophy Most outstanding exhibit in Adult Handicraft section

Ivy Watts

The H. Parker Perpetual Challenge Trophy Most points in Adult Art section

Joshua Griffiths

The “Best in Show� Trophy in Adult Art section

Joshua Griffiths

The News and Views Cup Best exhibit in Junior Photographic class

Mared Cordiner

Unfortunately, both the number of exhibitors and entries in the annual show were significantly lower this year than in previous years. Whilst the poor growing season may account for lower entries in the garden and flower sections, this does not explain the reduction in entries in the home, handicrafts, art, floral art and photography sections. It would be a great shame if the show was to founder after so many years due to a lack of support. I would urge everyone to give some thought throughout the year (when planting up the garden, baking for the family, enjoying hobbies etc) as to what they can enter in the show next year. I would like to thank the school for their huge contribution to the junior art section this year.

My thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the Show Ivy Watts, Show Secretary

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Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres CYNGOR Y CYMUNED - LLANFERRES COMMUNITY COUNCIL Notes of the General Meeting Held Thursday 8th SEPTEMBER 2016 Present: Cllr. David Jones (Chair), Cllr John Almond, Cllr D Twomey, Cllr. Rob Armstrong, Cllr. Margaret Davies, Cllr Adrian Walls, Cllr Martyn Holland County Councillor and the Clerk, Mrs. Dillon. 6 Members of the public were present.

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Apologies: Cllr Yvonne Foden-McCorry, Cllr. Rob Jones, Cllr. Jac Armstrong.

Meeting Open to Public - a resident from Maeshafn attended the meeting to discuss the Christmas Tree situated on the green. The discussion, which followed, also included some representations sent to various Councillors and the Clerk. These were all raised following the article in the News & Views. Resolution: to leave the tree as it is for the time being, but to pursue a new set of Christmas lights.

The complaint that the Clerk's contact address is not listed in the News & Views will be addressed.

Also discussed was the danger of children climbing on the roof of the Motor Mower Housing in the Playing Field. There were suggestions that a sign may be erected. (Agenda Item 13 was brought forward) Declarations of Interest - None declared.

Minutes of the Meeting Held 14th July 2016 - The Minutes of the General Meeting held on 14th July 2016 were received and signed as a correct record by the Chairman.

Matters Arising Denbighshire has now published the list of Town and Community Councils who have adopted the new Code of Conduct.

The Clerk had not yet written to the Village Hall Committee with regard to a

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Resolved: to write in time for their next meeting in October.

Cllr Rob Armstrong confirmed the cost of renovating the Plaque on the Memorial Stone. The estimated cost of renovation and repainting will amount to ÂŁ260.00.

The road signs for Cadole have been reinstated.

County Councillor's Report - Cllr Holland raised the following: a) Cllr Holland informed the Community Council that the waste bin situated at the recreation area is now being emptied. b) Following the upheaval of the public transport buses in the area, the bus routes have been put back on track. A huge thanks to the Transport Officer and his team for coping well with the emergency situation. Any complaints should be reported through Cllr Holland. c) There is no update on the flooding on Forestry Road as yet. d) The A494 was discussed and the Highways Department/Welsh Government are considering double white lines between the Clwyd Gate and the Llanarmon turning. e) The Tyn Llan drainage problems are still to be resolved. f) Identification will now need to be produced at all Denbighshire Recycling Centres. g) In certain areas in the County, there are problems with travellers trespassing on Council property. Please be vigilant and report any incidences. h) Maeshafn Triangle - the salt has been removed and the area re-seeded. i) Dead badgers need to be reported to the County Council. j) Broadband - Cllr Holland will send out an update shortly. k) Cllr Holland was present at the start of the Classic Car Rally and also the Bike Rally.

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l) A break-in was reported in the Llanarmon area, but the thieves were thwarted. Please be observant and ensure all outhouses and garages are locked and secure.

The Chairman thanked Cllr Holland for his comprehensive report.

7 Reports from Other Meetings - none reported.

8 Maintenance in the Community - it was reported that the water fountain requires a new cartridge. Resolved to set a budget for the work to be carried out - £150.00.

Also on the list is the slate roof in Maeshafn and the work to be done for the Memorial Stone 9 'No Parking' Sign Cae Derwen - it is hoped that this may now be resolved with the sign actually being situated in the 'service strip'. We are awaiting confirmation.

10 Red Telephone Kiosk - no update 11 Risk Assessments - the Financial Risk Assessment was accepted and signed.

12 Investment Strategy Policy Document - The Investment Strategy Document was adopted and signed.

13 Maeshafn - Update - Item brought forward on the Agenda - (previously discussed) 14 Maes Ysgawen - Community Open Space - the maintenance plan for the past year was reviewed and the maintenance for Maeshafn Green. The fruit on the trees is not yet completely ripe. These are for community use (but please do not take more than you need so everyone has an opportunity to have some).

15 Training & Finance Issues - The latest Training Schedule was circulated from 'One Voice Wales'. The Clerk will be attending the Wales Conference for the Society of Local Council Clerks in Llandudno on the 14th September 2016.

External Audit Report - The Audited Accounts have not yet been returned as there have been a series of queries and evidence required over the summer recess.

The Payroll system is now being carried out by AVOW of Wrexham.

16 Bills: HMRC (September) £38.40 Maes Ysgawen/Maeshafn Maintenance £755.00 Clerk's Salary £*** Welsh Water (Fountain) £14.39 Society of Local Council Clerks £82.80 17 Planning Matters - None to date.

18 Correspondence list - the following correspondence, together with items of correspondence discussed above was received: Information from the North & Mid Wales Association of Local Councils. The Association has recently held a meeting with the Boundary Commission. It could be that during the next two years the review of Town & Community Councils in Wales will be completed. If the recommendations are accepted by the Welsh Assembly, it may mean that the number of Community Councils may be reduced in the 2020's.

E-Mailed Documentation a) Denbighshire County Council is making an Open Space Needs Assessment and Audit under TAN 16.

They have also issued Supplementary Planning Guidance.

The Community Council supported the following: Llanferres Playing Fields & Recreation Area, Maes Ysgawen, School Play Area Pot Hole Quarry, Pentre Cerrig (lane opposite Druids - green corridor Maeshafn Play area (extend to Cadole Road) Moel Findeg The Heulog Village Greens Nature Reserve Continued over the page

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Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres Sept Meeting Village Well on right towards Pant Du b) Cattle Grid on Moel Famau - the gate Tafarn-y-Gelyn Pond (in private alongside is being blocked by a parked ownership but leased to LPFRA) car.

Moel Famau Forest c) It was suggested that the Gardening The old A494 - green corridor Club could be approached with a view to Loggerheads the maintenance of the ground around Lane over bridge to Maeshafn the Memorial Stone.

Loggerheads Country Park 20 Date of next Meeting: A General Tyn-yr-Ynn Footpath Meeting is scheduled to take place on b) Cllr Holland also supported the Thursday 13th October 2016 at 7:30 pm Highways Department's requests for any in Llanferres Village Hall. priorities for maintenance within the community.

19 Other Matters Brought to Councillor's Gwyneth Dillon attention: Clerk to the Community Council a) An observation has been made that a vehicle is constantly parking on the pavement outside Old School House.

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Church News Services In October Sunday 2nd Oct Thursday 6th Oct Sunday 9th Oct Sunday 16th Oct Sunday 23rd Oct Sunday 30th Oct

9.30am 7pm 9.30am 9.30am 4pm 9.30am 10.30am

Morning Worship Harvest Thanksgiving Service Morning Worship Holy Communion Messy Church, Gwernaffield Church Hall Morning Worship Group Holy Communion, St John's Church, Rhydymwyn

Apologies Apologies for putting the news from 2015 in last month's News and Views - I hope it didn't cause too much confusion!

Harvest Service This year's harvest service is in church on Thursday 6th October at 7pm. All harvest donations will be taken to the Flintshire Foodbank in Mold. Thanks to the generosity of parishioners we have managed to take 3 boxes of donations already this year from the food donation box at the back of church. There will be refreshments after the service.

Decorating the Church The church will be decorated ready for the harvest service on Wednesday 5th October between 2-4pm. Any help in terms of time and/or flower donations would be gratefully received.

PCC Meeting The next PCC meeting is at 7.30pm on Tuesday 4th October in church.

Open Church The church continues to be open during daylight hours. Visitors are also welcome to use the selection of free books at the back of the church.

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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A WARM & FRIENDLY WELCOME AWAITS YOU AT THE DRUID INN Sam and the team look forward to welcoming customers old and new to the Druid Inn. A full menu is a available 7 days a week, including children’s menu and regular specials.

Curry Nights continue on Sundays and Thursday is your favourite Steak Night.

Call in and say hello over a pint.

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THANK YOU

To all the people who gave up their time on Sunday 11th September.

We had over 65 people out helping marshal for the Scott UK MTB marathon.

Just over 100 riders went out on Saturday night and over 700 on Sunday to enjoy our local hills and trails.

LPFRA received a donation of ÂŁ2000 for the upkeep of our park and playing field.

A MASSIVE thanks goes out to you all.

Thanks also to Sam and the staff at the Druid Inn for the post event chilli and drinks.

Dan. LPFRA

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WEDDING BELLS

Ceri Thomas and Alan Barton were married at Chateau de Roquelune, Pezenas, France on 28th August

Becky Ussher & Paul Scott were married at Eynsham Hall, Oxfordshire on 2nd September

Sam Shillito & Ruth Tunney were married at St. Ann’s Church, Manchester on 3rd September

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Ysgol Bro Famau News Newyddion Ysgol Bro Famau What’s been happening at Bro Famau?

The children and staff have returned after a well-deserved rest over the summer and we are all looking forward to the new term ahead. We would like to welcome our new pupils at Llanferres and Llanarmon. It is going to be a very busy term with lots of activities to look forward to.

Please follow us at @BroFamau and keep up with all the exciting activities and news! Admission forms are now available or Reception and Nursery 2017. Forms available from School or Denbighshire website. www.ysgolbrofamau.co.uk

Macmillan Coffee Afternoon Our School Council has organised a Coffee afternoon for Friday September 30th at 2.30pm. There will be one held at Llanferres and at Llanarmon. Please join us for coffee, cake and a chat in aid of this worthy cause.

Early Entitlement Provision at Bro Famau Is your child going to be 3 between now and Easter? Do you know anyone with a child of that age? If so, we can provide Early Entitlement provision every morning in the term following their third birthday. If you would like more information, please contact school on (01352) 810 242

Trip to Erddig Our children in Foundation Phase will be visiting Erddig on Thursday September 22nd as part of their Houses and Homes projects. They will be dressing up in Victorian outfits and learning how to make lemonade. They are very excited and I'm sure that they will learn a lot about homes in the past.

Bro Famau Tots and Toddlers Our Toddlers meet once a week on Tuesdays at 9.15am at Llanferres Village Hall.

Come along for a chat and a play. Bring a friend. All welcome!

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The Crosville Motor Company Tony King at Loggerheads The Crosville Motor Company was formed in 1906. It expanded rapidly and aggressively by purchasing smaller competitive companies. The company was soon serving north east Wales, the Wirral, Cheshire and Lancashire. One of its innovative ideas was to develop a tourist attraction in north Wales that could be served by its fleet of buses.

though it was owned by the parish council).

A wooden framed pavilion was erected to provide refreshments and a location for dances: it could hold up to 200 participants.

A bandstand, kiosks, children's play equipment and a putting green were also installed. The venue proved very popular

In 1926 the company purchased several areas of land at Loggerheads in the Colomendy Estate Sale. These included the area now known as the Tea Gardens, the carpark and an area of woodland on the east bank of the River Alyn. The site was quickly developed into a major tourist attraction. The company replaced a dilapidated footbridge across the River Alyn that gave access to the site (even

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and in 1928 a Band Contest held in the Tea Gardens attracted some two thousand spectators. In the following year an Eisteddfod was held involving 41 choirs competing in front of an audience of "several thousand spectators".

Virtually all of the participants of these events arrived by bus. Many visitors queued late into the night waiting for buses to return home.

The success of the Tea Gardens led Crosville to purchase a further 20 acres of woodland on the east bank of the River Alyn for ÂŁ525 in the second Colomendy Estate Sale of 1931. Thus the foundations of the present day Loggerheads Country Park were established. Mr Dean who had purchased the Loggerheads Inn built Park House and installed further attractions for visitors. These included a boating lake, a dining hall extension to the rear of the Inn (to compete with the Crosville Pavilion) and a tower that was to be part of an aerial ropeway for use in a ride but was never completed.

The heyday of the Tea Gardens was the 1920s and 1930s. After the second world war custom for the buses decreased as life styles changed. As a result the condition of the property at Loggerheads deteriorated. In 1974 Crosville sold their landholding at Loggerheads, which

Photographs courtesy of Loggerheads Garage. www.loggerheadsgarage.co.uk

included 60 acres of woodland and three acres of carpark and tea gardens, to Clwyd County Council. The County Council had decided to convert it into a Country Park and to improve it from its run-down state.

The Council's Planning Brief reported that the pavilion and three kiosks were in very poor condition and that three derelict caravans near the Pentre Mill needed removal.

Today the original attractions have all gone. The pavilion burnt down in a fire under "suspicious circumstances" in August 1984 and was replaced by the present buildings. The kiosks and the derelict caravans have been removed. The Country Park has been expanded in area following successive purchases of land by the County Council and now covers an area of about 87 acres.

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A note from your County Councillor Although there were no formal council meetings in August my County Council in box was as busy as ever.

Issues range from the state of some of our roads, road side hedges that need cutting, rats and the threat of the possible closure of the part time post office in Eryrys.

I have been asked to prepare a list of roads that need resurfacing across the ward for next year’s highways budget.

I have included the slip road to the Church and Cae Derwen, the road to Bryn Alyn and the roads from Loggerheads and Tafarn Y Gelyn to the Cilcain junction. I have included in total twelve roads across the ward in my report so far and we have to accept that sadly not all of these will be repaired because of budget constraints.

In August I had site meetings with DCC officers at Forestry Road to try and once again resolve the problem of surface water on the road and also in Tyn Llan where due to blocked drains we often see water running down Tyn Llan after heavy rain. I hope that we can resolve both issues before the winter sets in and any surface water freezes.

I mentioned the part-time post office in Eryrys and the good news is that it has been saved but it will now open on a Thursday afternoon between 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm. This follows on from the similar service at the Raven Inn in Llanarmon Yn Ial which is open between 12.00 and 2.00pm on a Thursday.

Finally as many been chasing BT information from out of Superfast area.

of you know I have to try and get more them about the roll Broad Band in our

The good news is that Maeshafn will get Fibre Optic cables ( FTTP) to the homes of those people who want the new service and this should happen by the end of the year at the latest.

Llanferres is live and residents will get the service from the local cabinet to their homes via the standard copper wires (FTTC).

Sadly the bad news is that Tafarn y Gelyn is for some reason not included in the Superfast Broad Band roll out and I will let you have more information about the alternatives as soon as I can.

Best wishes, Martyn

Thank you to all Gardeners, Bakers,Cooks and Jam Makers!

Llanferres Old Peoples’ Welfare Committee would like to say a massive thank you to the Gardening Club for allowing us to have a home produce stall again at this year’s show. We raised a fantastic £129.33 !

Thank you to everyone who donated goodies to sell and also to everyone who bought from us. The money raised will pay for the starters at this year’s Christmas Lunch for our older residents. We will be bingo-ing in November and Caroling in December to raise enough for mains and pudding!

Thank you LOPW Committee

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I HAVE A DREAM……..

You may have heard through the grapevine or from past News and Views, that I am keen to resurrect The Llanferres Carnival.

Much verbal support has been heard, giving me encouragement to attempt to do this, but I cannot do it on my own.

I see this as a fantastic community project with every Club, Group and Committee taking over a "pitch" of their choice - a sideshow, guess the whatever, arrange races etc - with all proceeds raised going to their individual Club or charity of their choice.

I intend to write several letters of intent asking for key pointers as how to organise funding, insurance and stringent Health and Safety laws. Armed with some information, I am asking anyone who has the slightest interest to meet with me at : THE DRUID INN FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER 7.30pm From this response and from the information I gather, it will be evident if the dream will come true or not.

PLEASE SUPPORT!!

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Baby and Toddler Group 9.15 to 11.15am every Tuesday during term time. £1 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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Pond Working Party Sunday 9 October 11am – 1.00pm

(weather permitting – if in doubt call 810802) Please • • • • • •

come and help with our autumn tidy up. We need to : Do repairs to the decking Remove some of the weed from inside the pond Cut back some of the summer growth on the banks Tidy up the hedge Paint the gate Sweep steps and sitting area

Please bring wellies (waders if you have them) & gloves Coffee, hot chocolate & cake for all workers!!

Dates for the Diary NOV 5TH. Our popular Pre- Christmas Craft Fair will be held on Nov. 5th. from 12 noon to 3.30 pm. ( leaving plenty of time to return home for the Bonfire ). There will be a wide range of crafts available. If you would like to book a table please ring 810259.

NOV. 25TH PM : We are delighted to welcome Cor Cilcain to entertain us in our village hall. More details next month !!

Pat Armstrong 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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Llanferres Parish Gardening Club At the September Meeting of the Gardening Club members reflected on this year's Show held on 3rd September.

Although the show was successful members were disappointed with the very low entries and lower than normal attendance on the day. Discussions took place to ascertain whether it was worth holding a show in the future and it was decided to hold a show next year, but this would be the last unless the situation improved.

If you are slightly interested in gardening and nature, please come along to our meetings held on the second Monday of the month. New blood needs to be injected into the club to present new views and ideas.

The next meeting will be held on 10th October and our speaker is Iwan Edwards who will be giving a talk on Orchards.

Please come along, give it a go. Unless you try you will never know whether this is for you.

Christine Smith, Hon Secretary Llanferres Parish Gardening Club.

Tel. No. 01352810516. 07584212950

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‘A walk on the Wilde Side’ Another keen "bird man" told me about a walk he had along the river and he had seen a kingfisher. I decided to do the same walk and see for myself. There had been a few heavy showers and the woodland smelt all moist and although the garlic had finished flowering the fantastic scent of garlic mixed with other plants and rotting logs with just the sound of birds made it well worth making the effort.

The older ones amongst us will remember "Children's Hour" on BBC radio. There was a nature feature "Romany" who was followed by "Nomad" which I enjoyed and looked forward to each week in the days before television. "Nomad" was the naturalist and writer Norman Ellison who lived on the Wirral and wrote several books in the 1950's. I still have one entitled "The Wirral Peninsular" published in May 1955 I can thoroughly recommend this very I didn't see any kingfishers but I interesting book. spent a pleasant half hour watching a pair of dippers working the river. As a ten year old boy I found a huge Disappearing under water then caterpillar and wrote to "Nomad" care bobbing up again and perching on a of the BBC describing this "monster". rock with their characteristic dipping He read out my letter on Children's up and down with a beak full of Hour and said it was most likely the insects, they favour the larvae of the caterpillar of the elephant hawk moth. caddis-fly and will walk along the When fully grown they pupate under bottom of the river turning over stones leaf litter or just beneath the soil in a in their search for food. Such a lively sheltered spot where they over winter. and attractive bird, I hope they are Not many will survive, as the large fat successful in rearing their young, as and nutritious pupae is high on the there is evidence of otter and mink on food chain and favoured by many birds. the river bank. This is not good, contrary to what we are lead to More next time. believe, that they live on eels and fish, Eddie Wilde 01352 810271 the otter will take every other species Eddie in the river and along the river bank.

The mink is worse not only clearing a Indoor Bowls river but the surrounding fields as well.

I was happy to find a few caterpillars of the elephant hawk moth, so named because the huge caterpillar resembles an elephants trunk.

The very attractive moth favours the rose bay willow-herb as a food plant to lay it's eggs on. There are two types, the large and the small both pink, green and brown striped.

Every Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm Llanferres Village Hall

Copyright Š October 2016 Eddie Wilde. All rights reserved.

New Members Welcome

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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 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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Village Organisations Badminton Club - June Healy Tel: 810264 Bowling Club - Every Tuesday in the village hall, 7pm - 9pm Contact Dave Twomey Tel: 810690.

Church - Rev’d Canon Adrian Copping, The New Rectory, Rectory Lane, Llanferres, Mold, CH7 5SR Email: adriancopping@hotmail.com. Tel: 810936 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 - Mrs Chris Smith, Tyn-y-Wern, Forestry Road, Llanferres.

Tel 810516 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, Gareth Jaggard. Tel: 810357 Maeshafn Cricket Club - Secretary: Steve Pugh Tel: 810327 Old People's Welfare Committee - Chair, Yvonne Foden-McCorry Tel: 810867 PTFA Ysgol Bro Famau - Chair, Kym Willis 07578392305 / 01824 780888 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, Rob Armstrong. 810259

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