The Community Mag - January 2020

January 2020

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Editor’s Foreword A week ago before writing this my Mother passed away.

I am not, nor ever have I been, a religious man, but at times like this it is easy to see the attraction of religion. Religion offers answers to questions that I think of as unanswerable. There is no lack of spirituality on my part – I have always believed that there are mysteries to our existence that we are yet to understand through science.

The scientific explanation of falling in love, breaking it down into a chain of chemical reactions, is not, to my mind, difficult to appreciate or agree with. I do find it interesting, though, that to my knowledge there has never been such a bold claim made for the analysis of non-romantic love. Grief is a huge amplifier of love, as anyone who’s suffered grief will know.

If love was merely a chain of chemical reactions, how would it explain all of those stories, anecdotal or not, of loved ones that wake at the time of one’s passing, or of family with no knowledge of events just feeling that something is wrong? I’m sure that there are those that will happily rationalise any of these events but, even for a non-religious soul like me, there is comfort in the thought of some kind of spiritual life force at work in the universe.

My father passed away many years ago, but I still often get a feeling of his presence. I don’t personally believe that it’s down to a presence, but that doesn’t stop me drawing comfort from the feeling. I have no real desire to discover the actual workings of this process, I’m content for some things to be unanswerable.

As far as science goes, it too can offer comfort; I know that each and every atom that made up my mother is still around, and sooner or later will become part of something new. In science, there has always been an afterlife in this way. Maybe not one that we’re conscious of, but there all the same.

So it seems that, whichever way I turn, I can be confident that my mother endures to some extent, if only in the hearts of her loved ones. This gives me time to be grateful for having had her in my life, grateful for having received her absolutely unconditional love and comforted that she doesn’t have to suffer a prolonged and painful ending.

All who have lost know that the swell of grief is as sweet as it is bitter, and also that it cannot be avoided. It should be embraced, in fact. Because it doesn’t really go away, we just absorb it and learn to live with it. That doesn’t seem like a chemical reaction to me.

So goodbye Mam. Wherever you are, we love you.

Phil If you want to write to the magazine our address is: Community Mag, 8 Darren Road, Ystalyfera, Swansea SA9 2HP. You can also e-mail us at mail@communitymag.co.uk.

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A new 20m span bailey bridge has been successfully installed in a south Powys community providing improved access for residents. ork on the new bridge, which crosses the River Tawe at Lamb & Flag in Abercrave, was carried out

by Powys County Council. It replaces a temporary bridge with capacity for 3.5 tonne vehicles installed in 1980 after flood damage to the original. The bridge serves six properties on the south side of the River Tawe which have no alternative access on public roads.

The new bridge is a galvanised steel deck fabricated in two sections each weighing 22 tonnes. The bridge was supplied and installed by Retro Bridge Ltd. of Chepstow.

Installation of the bridge required closure of the A4067 Principal Road for 12 hours to allow a 300-tonne crane to be set up on the highway. Overhead electricity supply and telephone cables had to be dropped to allow the crane to operate.

Work started at dawn and by mid-morning the old Bailey Bridge had been lifted out and placed in an adjacent builders’ yard thanks Chilcott Builders Ltd. The two sections of Retro Bridge were lifted into place and locked together allowing pedestrian access. The road was reopened three and a half hours ahead of programme.

The new bridge has improved access and visibility at the A4067 junction, improved vehicle containment and safety. The bridge has capacity for all vehicles and has been designed to have a 120-year life. Work on the scheme was designed and managed by Engineering Design Services.

During the work a temporary footbridge spanning part of the Bailey was used for pedestrian access and specially prepared deck plates were used for emergency access. The residents were full of praise for the cooperation of the workforce and the high standard of workmanship in the completion works.

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1. Stay clear of what sounds like a vacuum (5) 4. Change planes for Italian city (6) 8. Cool satin for different places (9) 9. Headwear and prank make three in a row (3,5) 11. One time in a million certainly (4) 13. Correspond, sounds correct (5) 14. Extra diode is essentially wireless (5) 18. Animal seen in Mali once (4) 19. Stringed instrument in commando line (8) 21. Grazed and dropped from the race (9) 23. Landed property provides broken tea set (6) 24. Yearns for coniferous trees (5)

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1. Indifference to a way through and journey’s end (6) 2. Discovered nocturnal bird in lowlands (3) 3. End of year in short, speak up to embellish (8) 4. Observe poster (6) 5. Secret scheme and small piece of land (4) 6. Crucial reformation, as in steel (9) 7. Spiritual being in strange location (5) 10. Moved toes or sit for herbivorous creatures (9) 12. Tough time or difficult watercraft (8) 15. Sounds like an isolated provision of money (5) 16. Fortress outcast leaps in (6) 17. Noon is rearranged for vegetables (6) 20. Region in Far East (4) 22. Cacophony in Sardinia (3) 7

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by Jonathan Powell, Swansea Sound Weatherman

After a fairly lenient December, January won't be as kind with regards to the weather although not as potentially harsh as it could be, with that attribute possibly reserved for February. Expect a mix throughout January as low and high pressure systems jostle for dominance, neither one providing a deciding blow to the other. The upshot is that whereas there will be wintry incursions with sleet and snow, an elongated passage of severely cold winter weather looks unlikely, that particular scenario most probably set to fall upon regions much further north than our location. In the mix some sharp frosts, but also milder and wetter interludes. As with recent years, it may well be left to February to produce the sting in winter's tale. Rainfall is expected to be above the average with temperatures also above average.

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Dear Sir, I’m afraid I can no longer tolerate the spurious lies and rubbish you spew out in your Editor’s Foreword. A few months ago, a gentleman wrote in reminding you that people of all political persuasions read the magazine and perhaps you should refrain from making such left wing comments.

Instead of heeding his advice you seem, if at all possible, to have become more left wing.

Not only are your comments insulting but are totally inaccurate.

I do notice that in the last few months you have also become a ‘Welsh person’, perhaps you forget that many of us have promoted and used our language and culture for many years. The rubbish you state that the Conservatives are already referring to Wales as West Britain are absolutely farcical!

I suggest you heed the advice of the gentleman who asked you to temper your comments. Your comments are becoming embarrassing.

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All you have to do to access to the Common Ailment Scheme is register with your pharmacy.

The 26 ailments are: Acne, athlete’s foot, back pain, chickenpox, cold sores, colic, conjunctivitis, constipation, diarrhoea, dry eyes, dermatitis, haemorrhoids, hay fever, head lice, indigestion, in-growing toenails, ringworm, mouth ulcers, nappy rash, oral thrush, scabies, sore throat/ tonsillitis, teething, threadworms, vaginal thrush, and verrucae.

It means that once you register with your pharmacy, you can get free medication for all the above conditions, including over-the-counter medications you’d normally pay for. If you need something stronger than an over-the-counter medicine, your pharmacist may also give you a prescription treatment. And all of these are for free.

The Common Ailment Scheme is available across all our community pharmacies in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. But that’s not all they can offer nowadays to save you a trip to your GP surgery.

Since 1st December, 22 pharmacies (so far) in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot have been offering a new test and treat service for sore throats. These pharmacists can give you a swab test to find out if your sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection, and if it is, you may be offered antibiotics, again without needing to go to your GP surgery.

The 22 pharmacies so far taking part in the sore throat scheme are: Talbot: Lloyds Pharmacy, Shop 6 Morriston Road, Port Talbot, SA12 6TH Lloyds Pharmacy, Port Talbot resource Centre, Moor Road, SA12 7BJ Well Pharmacy, 127 Station Road, Port Talbot, SA13 1NR Williams & Wheeler Ltd, 56 Commercial Road, Taibach, SA13 1LG

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The pharmacists offering the Common Ailments Scheme and the Test and Treat Sore Throat scheme have all had extra training to enable them to offer these services to you.

And finally, you can also get your flu jab at your local pharmacy. If you have a chronic health condition and are at risk, if you’re over 65, if you are pregnant, have a BMI of 40 or over or are a carer, you flu jab is free. Your GP surgery should have contacted you, but if it isn’t convenient to go there, you can go to your pharmacy instead.

Pharmacies also offer the flu jab to people who aren’t in the at-risk groups for a small charge.

In January and February flu can be at its peak so it’s definitely not too late to have a flu shot. Flu can be very serious, and vaccination is the best way to protect yourself.

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What is the cause of Periodontal Disease? The most common cause of dental disease in dogs and cats is the accumulation of food and bacteria along the gum line in the mouth. This bacteria mixes with saliva and forms plaque on the teeth. This plaque then mixes with saliva and other minerals to form a hard calculus on the teeth. At some stage the gums bordering the teeth will also become inflamed (gingivitis), and the periodontium tissues are destroyed. This causes pain and suffering in your pet.

What are the signs of Periodontal Disease? Signs of Dental Disease can vary between animals. In early stages you may notice bad breath and tartar staining the teeth. In later stages you may notice, red and swollen gums, mouth/lip ulcers, a reluctance to eat biscuits, facial rubbing, facial swelling, pain, and pus or blood coming from the mouth.

How do you treat Periodontal Disease? Treatment depends how advanced the condition is. In early stages, we may be able to perform a dental scale and polish under General Anaesthetic. This will remove and calculus and tartar that has formed on the teeth, and they can then be brushed to prevent further build up. In later stages of the disease teeth often have to be removed and possibly x-rays taken to assess bone loss. Dental disease can be very painful and can also lead to other conditions such as endocarditis.

This is where the bacteria in the mouth travel to the lining of the heart via the blood stream. This condition can be very serious as heart valves can be damaged.

Preventing Periodontal Disease. The most effective way to treat Dental Disease is to prevent it from developing in your pet. Daily brushing of your pet’s teeth is the best preventative treatment, with pet toothpaste. Human toothpastes cannot be used as they contain fluoride, which can be harmful if swallowed. Other products are available if you are unable to brush, for example, solutions that can be added to drinking water and powder that can be added to food. These help to stop plaque from forming on the teeth but are not as effective as daily brushing.

Dry food and special dental diets are also available to help prevent tartar build up. Be careful when giving dental treats as they contain extra calories and are often not in the mouth long enough to have the desired effect. Raw carrots are a good treat for your pet to chew on as they often have fewer calories than dental treats.

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for JANUARY 2020 by Izabella Vlahavas Aries – The focus is on career and the outside world, how you can influence people best. There s a lot of positive energy in this part of your chart for the next few weeks and many opportunities will come your way. A new proposition that helps with your ambitions and furthers a personal project is on the cards. The full moon on the 10th January is a lunar eclipse that pulls your attention back to home and concerns regarding close family. Money matters bring big surprises.

Taurus – A happy time ahead for you as you find lots of new ideas draw you towards starting projects.

You have the sudden urge to make plans for travel. You may start an exciting new romance. You certainly feel like finding new adventures and making changes. The new moon on the 24th January falls in your career zone and this gives you the chance to begin proposing ideas to colleagues. Mars goes into your joint investment zone so schemes with others work well for you. Trust your instincts.

Gemini – Lots of pushing to make investments pay off or to make new contracts that you trust are viable. You have a lot of enthusiasm and support for new ventures. Jupiter in this part of your chart makes it easier for you to find the right partners to help make things happen. The new moon is in your travel zone so it is very likely you will be tempted to book a holiday to get away from it all or visit friends abroad and this also earns you a well-deserved break from your normal routine.

Cancer – A focus this month on relationships and a personal surge of positivity and good luck means good news. You feel a change of personal energy. This is due to a different outlook on your part and the fact that you feel more in charge of what you do and how you plan the future. To coincide with this, you will find lucky breaks, a money boost and a new romance in your life. All this bolsters up your ego and makes you want to take on even more in terms of work and social life. The lunar eclipse in your own sign on the 10th is a key time for you.

Leo – This is a great time for you for organizing at home and at work. You find new ways to make the best use of your time and add a couple of health routines into the mix. A lot of energy can go into streamlining your schedules so that you add everything you need into your diary plus you will be keen to make the most of any inventive ideas. Better communication with partners after the middle of this month makes it easy for you to get support. The new moon is in this part of your chart and will bring new beginnings.

Virgo – A good deal can be done with any personal projects that you are keen on. Jupiter in this part of your chart plus a lunar eclipse will keep you from procrastinating. You will really feel ready to get a move on with what you have decided is your next move forward plans wise. Travel may be the motivator or an unexpected opportunity from overseas may surprise you. In your home environment you want everything to be ship shape, and you are will to put in the effort required.

Libra – As you focus on home and the way things are, you will want things to change for the better.

You feel as if you have been in a rut and you are keen to get on with a new and different approach.

Upheaval cannot be avoided and you will look forward to the new proposals. This will mean steps forwards and you being optimistic about whatever is in place. There is a new moon in your personal projects zone that tempts you to begin on something you are eager to do. Go ahead with this.

Scorpio – You are doing too many different things and not giving yourself any relaxation time. The good news is you have many people on your side, willing to help you. You are excited about your plans and have filled up your work schedule. Find some time to socialize and relax. Mars will go into your money zone after the 3rd of this month and you take the initiative. Your ideas will need practical support 53

so your finances are important. You deal with everything with your usual flair and this will be a very productive time.

Sagittarius – You are very motivated during this time to master control of your budget and keep one step ahead of finances. You have a clear idea in your mind about the way things will be and you find the method you need to make it work. The lunar eclipse on the 10th falls in your joint investment zone which gives you new ideas that help you to increase gains. This would be a step in the right direction.

Mars in your own sign makes you more assertive than usual and extra good at making decisions.

Capricorn – A very vibrant few weeks for you with lots of energy and an appetite for life in general. You are full of new ideas and plans. Mercury in your sign causes a flurry of positive influences that help you to take charge of situations and be forceful and insistent when it comes to work and family. You will be extremely active up until the middle of the month and an emphasis on close partnerships highlights the way on the 10th with the lunar eclipse in this part of your chart.

Aquarius – You are charming to others at this time especially until the 13th of this month, and you feel extra sociable and friendly. This brings new relationships to you and offers you new options. A real build up of energy is making you feel stronger and more determined than usual, and things seems to be going your way. Take advantage of opportunities, perhaps a promotion at work. Daily work and routines get re vamped after the 10th with a lunar eclipse in this part of your chart.

Pisces – You have a great deal to contribute if you feel creative as you will find new ways to connect with others. This will increase after the 13th as Venus enters your sign and you will find it easy to influence others into your way of thinking. Friendships and social groups become for central for you during this month and you will find hectic schedules, and probably too many invitations to be able to manage them all. Good things can come from these connections and meetings, so keep an open mind for new deals and opportunities.

The year ahead for

CAPRICORN

At exactly 0500 am gmt on 22nd December 2019, the sun enters the sign of Capricorn and for all of you born with this sun sign, the following ingredients will colour your year ahead. Modifications and adjustments need to be made according to your own specific time, date and place of birth which are individual only to you…

PERSONALITY – You are intense and forceful during the months ahead. You will have the ability to read people and be very sure of yourself. You go ahead with plans very determined and eager to get things done. You have good insights and are able to follow your instincts with great results.

MONEY – This is a year where you are purposeful towards gains and find the opportunities and self confidence to see things through. You feel at home in your career. Lots of chances to increase income will come your way. A lucky year for making money.

EMOTIONS – Your feelings and sensitivity will be hidden, these run deep, but you protect yourself and find it easier to keep others at a distance. A tendency to go your own way and a need for personal freedom dominates.

GENERALLY – This looks like an exciting time. You will be busy and very capable of success in all your pursuits. A fortunate time, hard work pays off and you feel in charge of situations and handle things well.

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Often, when we are asked to remove a memorial from another mason, it will not meet the current standards laid down in British Standard 8415. If this is the case we have to make the necessary changes in order to comply with industry standards. We will not compromise on this point.

We have often been asked to put a memorial back as it is and the answer is always no. This is because non-compliant memorials are not proven to be safe and so if we fix a non-compliant memorial the mason’s fixer license could be removed.

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