llanferres news & views march 2016
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March 16 edition of the magazine for Llanferres, Maeshafn, Tafarnygelyn, Loggerheads, DenbighshireTRANSCRIPT
Issue 198,March 2016
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WelcomeWelcome to the March edition ofNews & Views.A massive thank you to all whosupported our ‘Nearly St David’sQuiz and wine tasting night’.Thirteen teams battled it out for thecoveted title of Most IntelligentPeople in the Village - but it was TheDaft Dils who were victorious on thenight! (See pages 17 - 19 for pictures)Don’t forget the Playing Field’sLlanvegas Casino Night on EasterSaturday 26th March (see page 10). Inaddition to supporting this event,there’s another chance to supportyour local park and raise money byvoting in the Tesco ‘Bags of Help’initiative. You can vote in the Moldand Holywell stores between 27th Feband 6th March (see page 5).If you are new to the village (or if youhave lived here for years) why not try
one of the many clubs we arefortunate to have on our door step -there’s something for everyone -Indoor Bowls, Gardening, Dancing,Over 60’s, Whist, Tai Chi andToddlers!Thanks to Tony King for his articleon Friendly Societies of Llanferresand also to John Almond for hissuperb Nature Notes.If you have any photographs orarticles of interest, please do sendthem in. This year will see the 200th
edition of News & Views, so if youhave any pictures from when it firststarted (around 20 years ago) it wouldbe great to receive them.Paul & Siobhan
Tel: (01352) 810668Email: [email protected]
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Eleanor Dolan on 5th MarchFinley Jaggard who will be 5 on 5th MarchEmma Barnes on 18th MarchEmma Clarke on 19th MarchEsther Skelhorn on 21st MarchBernard Evans on 26th MarchTracy Griffiths on 27th MarchJoe Lewis who will be 14 on 28th MarchCadhan O'Garra on 30th MarchEdward Moore who will be 17 on 30th March
Happy Birthdayto the following In March
Notices
If you would like a birthday or special announcement included in News&Views please send the details to:
[email protected] or 2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SL. Tel 810668
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Help to keep Llanferres playground open by voting in Tesco stores atMold & Holywell between 27th Feb - 6th March.
ln addition to a new Zip wire, we willpurchase play equipment suitable forchildren with physical and learningdifficulties.
We will create a sustainable hedgehoghabitat in which hedgehogs can growin number and the local school chil-dren can study.
Equipment in the park is in need ofreplacement, and as a charity, we relyentirely on donations.
EVERY VOTECOUNTS!
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1st Tue St. David's Day 9.15am Toddlers Group7pm Bowls Club
2nd Wed 6.30pm Llanferres Dance Club3rd Thu4th Fri5th Sat
6th SunMothering Sunday9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ Church6.30pm Tai Chi
7th Mon 7.30pm Gardening Club
8th Tue9.15am Toddlers Group2pm Over 60s Club7pm Bowls Club
9th Wed 6.30pm Llanferres Dance Club10th Thu 7.30pm Community Council Meeting11th Fri12th Sat
13th Sun 9.30am Morning Worship, St Berres’ Church6.30pm Tai Chi
14th Mon 7pm Whist Evening
15th Tue 9.15am Toddlers Group7pm Bowls Club
16th Wed 6.30pm Llanferres Dance Club17th Thu St. Patrick's Day18th Fri19th Sat
20th Sun9.30am Holy Communion, St Berres’ Chuch4pm Messy Church at Gwernaffield Church Hall6.30pm Tai Chi
21st Mon 7pm Whist Evening
22nd Tue 9.15am Toddlers Group7pm Bowls Club
23rd Wed 6.30pm Llanferres Dance Club24th Thu25th Fri Good Friday 10.30am Devotional service, St Berres’ Church26th Sat 7.30pm Casino Night
27th Sun BST Begins Easter Sunday9.30am Easter Day Holy Communion, St Berres’ Church
28th Mon Easter Monday29th Tue 7pm Bowls Club30th Wed 6.30pm Llanferres Dance Club31st Thu
March Diary Dates
Check the latest Village Hall bookings on our website: www.llanferres.orgClick on ‘What’s on’ on the main menu
Events in italics arein the Village Hall
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News from the Druid Inn
Come and enjoy the remaininggames of the 6 Nations
Championship including thecrunch England v Wales match
on March 12
Tel: 810225 www.thedruidinn.comTHE DRUID INN
6 Nations Rugby
Mother’s Day March 6th
Enjoy Mother’s Day at the Druid -bookings being taken throughout the day.
Call to reserve on 01352 810225
AccommodationPressure on to entertain this Easter? Too many guests?
Why not accommodate them at The Druid - family accommodationavailable - Bed & Breakfast from £65 per room per night including a
fabulous cooked breakfast
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LLANFERRESOVER 60's Club
Members enjoyed a colourful informativetalk on A Visit to Peru by Mr Brian Jones
Pat Armstrong made arrangements fortwenty member to visit The Cinema atTheatr Clwyd in April.
Next meeting Tuesday 8th March 2.00 pmwhen the speaker will be Mrs Joan Williams(Mrs Pankhurst) on "Welsh Folk Tales".
Free Range Eggs
If you live in Llanferresand are interested
in having free rangeeggs, from local farm,delivered to you on
Friday evening,£1.30 for1/2doz
Please let me know.
Joe01352 810265
Indoor Bowls
Every Tuesday7.00 - 9.00pm
Llanferres VillageHall
New MembersWelcome
Village Hall BookingCheck the online calendar to
see if the Hall is free at:www.llanferres.org then call
Gilly CarneyTel: 07741 316 349
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FUN CASINONIGHT
Enjoy a great night out at one of the village’s most popularevents – Play Poker, Black Jack, Roulette and more – all for funmoney – then bid for some fabulous prizes at the end of the
night with your winnings!
Saturday 26th March 2016Llanferres Village Hall
Doors open 7:30 pm ‘til midnightLots of super prizes
MUST be won on the nightTickets: £15
Ticket price includes:● Entry to all tables● Glass of bubbly on arrival● Hog roast *● $$$ “gambling money”● Licensed bar
*Vegetarian option available but only with prior notice
Tickets available from any committee member or bycontacting Wayne Thomas on 07487784649.
Proceeds in aid of Llanferres Playing Field & Recreation Association
Dress toimpress
- no jeans
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Need any sewing work done?Curtains,Valances, Pelmets, Blinds, Cushions,
Clothing alterations
Give Barbara a call on01352 810485
Tickets available from any committee member or by
Telephone kiosk atTafarn-y-Gelyn
Llanferres Community Councilare considering using theTelephone Kiosk as a retail
outlet for a resident/residentsof Tafarn-y-Gelyn to sell theirproduce e.g. Eggs, Flowers,Vegetables. Would anyresident be interested in
utilising this facility?If so, would you please
contact the Clerk or anyCouncil member, their
telephone numbers are on thenext to back page of this
magazine.
The Council will then considerany proposals at the nextCouncil meeting on 10th
March to see if such a projectis feasible.
COUNTRY PARKPAINTERS
Our local Art Group nowmeets in the
Loggerheads CountryPark every Thursday
from 9.30 to 12 noon.
We are in the meetingroom next to CaffiFlorence and have an
open door policy.
Please call in to seewhat we do - we may
even managea cup of tea!
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Cyngor y Cymuned - Llanferres FebruaryFrom the minutes of the meeting held on
11th February 2016:- Present: Cllr.John Almond (Vice Chairman), Cllr.Margaret Davies, Cllr Rob Armstrong,Cllr. David Twomey Cllr. Adrian Walls,Cllr. Rob Jones, Cllr. Yvonne FodenMcCorry, County Councillor MartynHolland the Clerk Mrs Gwyneth Dillonand members of the public.
1. Apologies: Chairman Cllr. David Jones,Cllr. Jac Armstrong. In the absence ofthe Chairman, Vice Chairman Cllr. JohnAlmond Chaired the meeting.
2. Meeting open to the public for tenminutes: A member of the publiccomplained again about the largeamount of gravel on the Maeshafn roadbetween The Nant and the river whichwas a traffic hazard. Further up, thesame road was being undercut at thesides and a large amount of water andgravel was washing onto a privateproperty. County Councillor MatrynHolland will investigate and try toarrange a meeting on site with theHighways Officer. Another member ofthe public reported what, appeared tobe a blocked drain in Ty'n Llan which wascausing water to flood across the road.He also asked could anything be done tofill in the 'Pot Holes' in Rectory Lane.The County Council had maintained theroad for the last twenty years and it was,therefore, felt that they had acceptedresponsibility for the road but this wasquestioned. The hedges in Rectory Lanehad been cut but the verges had beendamaged by the tractor doing thecutting. He also brought to the Council'sattention a pamphlet, entitled 'Focus',issued by Flintshire County Council whichappeared to by encouraging people tocome to Cadole and trespass on privateland to sledge when there was snow.This was considered to be irresponsibleand unacceptable. A letter of complaintwill be sent to the advertising editor.
3. Declarations of Interest: None declared.4. County Councillor's Report: Councillor
Holland reported that 1) Planningpermission had been granted for a chaletat Bryn Ffynnon Farm, Forestry Road. 2)The promised salt bin had beendelivered to Cae Derwen. [CouncillorAlmond, as a resident, had sent a letterof thanks to the Highways Officer]. 3)Work on the overflow car park forLoggerhead Country Park has started andthis would necessitate temporary roadclosure. The car park should provideaccommodation for 75 cars whencompleted. 4) The Council Tax will onlybe raised by 1´5% for the coming year asthe Government cuts had not been assavage as expected. 5) LocalGovernment reorganisation was stillbeing discussed. 6) Community Councilswill have to be declared 'Competent',that is when their accounts are passed bythe Auditor. ( Llanferres' accountsalready are).
5. Minutes of previous Meeting: Theminutes of the Meeting held on Thursday14th January 2016 were signed as a truerecord.
6. Matters Arising: It had been agreed atthe last meeting that a dedicatedcomputer system should be bought forthe Community Council. The Clerk haddone some research into a suitablemodel and was given permission topursue the matter with a maximumbudget of £500.
7. Reports from other meetings: The Clerk(Mrs Gwyneth Dillon) had intended toattend a meeting of the Society of LocalCouncil Clerks on the 4th February butwas unfortunately indisposed.
8. Maintenance in the Community:Nothing at the moment.
9. Red Telephone Kiosk: Discussion tookplace as to a suitable use for theTelephone Kiosks. It was decided topursue the possibility of installing a
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Meeting Llanferres - Community Council
and members of the public.
defibrillator and a WiFi connection in theKiosk in Maeshafn and to consider usingthe one in Tafarn y Gelyn for the sale oflocal produce.
10. Risk Assessment: Nothing at themoment.
11. Field Adjacent to the School (MaesYsgawen): Nothing to report at themoment.
12. Training and Finance: Nothing toreport. See item 7 above.
13. Bills: HMRC for January £38´80; Clerk'ssalary £*****; Village Hall rental forFebruary £10´00; Membership of OneVoice Wales £97´00; Water Rates£19´72(Paid by Direct Debit).
14. Planning Matters: 21/2016/0041Proposal: Erection of a stable blockbuilding and manège for personal use.Location Lonfa, Eryrys, Mold. It wasresolved to raise no objections but torequest that the building be stained to acolour sympathetic to the surroundings.21/2015/1224 Proposal: Conversion ofstone barn and brick ship to form 2dwellings, demolition of dutch barn andcow kennels and installation of newseptic tanks (revised scheme toapplication no 21/2011/1002) (partially
retrospective) Location: Outbuildings ofCae Odyn, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Llanferres.It was resolved to raise no objectionssubject to the proposal being acceptableto the AONB authorities.
15. Maeshafn Playing Field: Still ongoing.16. Correspondence List: Together with
items discussed above: 1) Informationregarding the Planning Training to beheld in Flintshire 29th June 2016. Cost£30 per person with a £5 discount ifbooked 1 month in advance. 2) Chair ofCounty Council - information regardingthe dates of the Charity Concerts 23rdMarch - Llangollen Pavilion and 28thApril Rhyl Pavilion.
17. Changing the date of the 14th April2016 Meeting: Councillors agreed tochange the date of the April meeting to21st April to accommodate the Clerkwho has a commitment for the 14th.
18. Other Matters that have been broughtto Councillors' Attention: Dealt with inmatters above.
19. Date of next meeting: Thursday 10thMarch 2016.
John Almond, Vice Chairman
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Sunday Services in March
Sunday 6th March 9.30am Morning Worship (Mothering Sunday)Sunday 13th March 9.30am Morning WorshipSunday 20th March 9.30am Holy Communion 4pm Messy Church at Gwernaffield Church HallFriday 25th March 10.30am Devotional service (Good Friday)Sunday 27th March 9.30am Easter Day Holy Communion
LentWhile we remember the 40 days Jesus spent in the Wilderness during Lent,there is Morning Prayer in Church every Thursday at 9am. In Easter week thereis also Night Prayer at 7.30pm on Monday 21st, Tuesday 22nd and Wednesday23rd March.
Church decorationGay Headley will be coordinating decorating the Church for Easter from 2pmon Good Friday. Any donations or help would be welcomed.
Village Hall BookingCheck the online calendar to see if the
Hall is free at:www.llanferres.org then call Gilly
Carney Tel: 07741 316 349
Professional, reliable serviceTelephone: 01352 750342Mobile: 07933 803 972Email: [email protected]:28 Parc HendyMoldCH7 1TH
Baby and Toddler Group
9.15 to 11.15am every Tuesdayduring term time.
£1 including a drink and biscuits.
We encourage parents andgrandparents of babies and toddlersto come along. It is a good way for
the children to have a play whilegetting to know those they may startschool with and also to meet other
local parents.
Church News
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The Miners Arms, MaeshafnTel: 01352 810464
www.miners-arms-maeshafn.co.uk
Traditional cosy pub serving food 7 days aweek.. Choose from the exciting andvaried menu and eat in a relaxed friendlyatmosphere.
Children's menu now available, please askfor the toy box which will keep your littleones entertained.
During the winter months pull up a chairnext to the log burner and enjoy a pint ofone of our local cask ales.
The Miners Arms is dog friendly - look outfor the doggie treat pot on the bar!
Free WIFI throughout the pub - please askfor the password.
We have a separate room available formeetings, business lunches, small familyoccasions and parties with catering optionsto suit all.
Mon 6.00 -11.30 6.00 - 8.30Tues 6.00 -11.30 6.00 - 8.30Weds to Fri 12.00 - 3.00 12.00 - 2.30 6.00 -11.30 6.00 - 8.30Sat 12.00 -11.30 12.00 - 9.00Sun 12.00 -11.30 12.00 - 7.00
Opening times Food service
Miners Mess Tin.Try one of our mess tin meals -aweekly special served in a mess tin
just like the miners did!Just £5
Served Wednesday - Friday12pm - 2.30pm.
Monday EveningsSteak night
2 x 8oz steaks& a bottle of wine
£22.95Booking strongly advised
Full menu also available - take a lookat www.miners-arms-maeshafn.co.uk
Tuesday Evenings“Treat yourself to
a sweet" nightPurchase any main course fromthe full menu and receive a
desert if your choice(excluding cheese board)
A big thank you andcongratulations to John &Helen who celebrated their45th wedding anniversary at
The Miners.A great night was had by all!
Mothering SundayMarch 6th
Special menu andtreat for Mum!
To book call: 01352 810464
A very Happy St. David’s Day toall our customers!
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Ysgol Bryn Coch, MoldSaturday 19th March 10:00-12:00 & 13:30-15:45Saturday 14th May 10:00-12:00
Save a life - give blood
WHIST EVENINGSat the Village Hall
The Whist Evening continues to be popular with over two dozenregular members enjoying the evening.
Winners of the last few weeks were : Jan 25th. - Pat Armstrong and Medwyn Clemence Feb 1st. - Gay Headley and Tony Griffiths Feb 15th.- Pat Armstrong and Trevor Webb
As always new members are welcome 7pm start on Mondays except 2nd in the month) , cost £2.50.
For further information contact Rob Armstrong 810259.
You can give blood if you:are fit and healthyweigh over 7 stone 12 lbs or 50kgare aged between 17 and 66 (or 70 if you have givenblood before)
are over 70 and have given blood in the last two years Men can give blood every 3 months and women can give blood every 4 months.
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The News & Views
“It’s nearly St. David’s Day”
QUIZ NIGHTThe overall
winners- TheDaft Dils
More pictures over the page
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Pic Team(Position in brackets)
Score
1 The Daft Dils (1) 872 The Oddballs (10) 683 Naked Spring Chickens
(9)70
4 The Elephant’s Iced Bun(12)
55.5
5 Norfolk and Chance (8) 70.56 Never Woefuls (5) 757 Ben Doon & Phil McCavity
(3=)78
8 Darling Daffodils (7) 719 Ever Hopefuls (2) 8310 Polly, Wolly, Dollies (3=) 7811 The Cgs (6) 7412 You are a Quizard Harry
(13)54.5
The Bar Bahs (11) 66.5
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The News & Views“It’s nearly St. David’s Day”
Thank you to everyone whoattended and supported us.Special thanks to Aunty She,Paddy, Gilly, Les, Wendy,Yvonne and Elaine for help onthe night and to all who gaveraffle prizes and donations. Bigthanks also to the ever-reliableAdrian Walls for the soundsystem.
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QUIZ NIGHT“It’s nearly St. David’s Day”
We raised an excellent£1,022.50 on the night sovery many thanks fortaking part in such greatspirit and giving sogenerously. We’ll updatenext month what thatmeans after all the costs(when we’ve worked themout!) Paul & Siobhan Thanks to Paddy Carney for the photographs
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Glan Llyn is situated in the Clwydian Hills, a designated Area of OutstandingNatural Beauty. Our house dates from the 1850's, we have completelyrenovated it, maintaining plenty of ‘olde worlde’ charm while utilising all thelatest eco – green technologies. Each room is uniquely and artistically styledwith an en-suite wet room, free WiFi, TV, fridge, hair dryer.
We also have a selection of high quality self-catering accommodation to suitevery need.
Fishing, paragliding and several 18-hole golf courses are all within a fewmiles. Bring your horse, canoe or cycle with you! We have stables and
grazing for your horse, and secure drying andstorage facilities for all your equipment and tack.
Walking Offa’s Dyke? Riding on a long distancetrail? We can transfer your luggage from yourlast accommodation and onto your next.
Be Our Guest!
Glan Llyn Guest House, Pant Du Road,Mold, Denbighshire CH7 4DDt: 01352 810841e: [email protected]: www.guestinourhouse.co.uk
“A lovely friendly welcomefrom Richard and Paola.We stayed in The Sun
Room: tasteful, comfortableand spotlessly clean…
…Highly recommended!”
www.nwbluesandsoul.co.uk
5 - 7 August, 2016Kendrick’s Field, Ruthin
Road, Mold CH7 1QQAlready confirmed:
Connie Lush , Yes Sir!, Alex McKown,Midnite Johnny
Many more to follow, for the latest newssee the website:
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FLINTSHIRE BREAST CANCER NOW GROUP
STEP OUT FOR BREAST CANCER9TH APRIL 2016-MOEL FAMAU
The group is organising its annual STEP OUT FOR BREAST CANCERand once again are supported and led by Walkabout Flintshire.
There will be a choice of two walks: a short one of 2.5 miles and a longerwalk to the Jubilee Tower of 4.5 miles taking approximately 3 hours.
We can accept donations on the day of £5 or sponsorship forms areavailable on request
If you would like to support this worthy cause, please meet at the lowercar park at Moel Famau Country Park at 9.30 for 10.00 am start (car park
is £2 to open barrier)
Sponsor Forms or further Information are availableTel 01352 753807 or 01244 341382
This walk will be dedicated to Janet Hunter who sadly lost her battlewith the disease last November.
Funds raised will hopefully help to achieve the Charity’s aim that thelast person will have died from Breast Cancer by 2050.
Would you like the opportunity toride horses in the Clwyd forest?
If so, we have two who need regularexercise and grooming. It would involve amonthly contribution towards their keep.
If you are interested please contact Juneon 07900404767 to discuss.
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SHARE UPDATEFirst of all, I'd like to give a huge THANK YOU to everyone locallywho has either offered their services recently as a SHARE Volunteeror dropped off donations of warm clothing, blankets, rucksacks andtents to this new local charity.
In January, the SHARE Aid Centre moved from Flint to newpremises on the ground floor of the Old Mold County Library. Thisnew centre is where SHARE Volunteers now collect, sort anddespatch aid to those most in need. Around 21,000 items of aid have already been sent out tothe refugees on the Greek Island of Leros. We have also sent desperately needed tents, food andclothing to the refugees in 'The Jungle' at Calais and filled a 40ft container full of aid from acrossNorth Wales, to the war torn town of Madaya in Syria. Many local homeless centres and charitieshave also benefited from our support.
In January, we also opened our first ShareShop in Northgate St, Chester. The ShareShop sellsgood quality clothing, books, shoes & toys alongside great coffee and cake. 50% of the profit fromthe shop goes directly to help the homeless and the remaining 50% supports refugees, whereverthey are. Customers have the opportunity to buy a 'suspended coffee' or 'clothing voucher'which can later be redeemed by a homeless person. The homeless in Chester are also able tohelp themselves to the clothing that hangs on our 'Kindness Wall' in the shop porch when theyneed it.
We are still collecting the following priority items, so if you have any ofthese that you no longer use or need, please consider donating them toSHARE
CLOTHES EQUIPMENT
Warm Fleeces – jumpers or zip-ups Tents (2-man preferred but any size wel-come)
Waterproof jackets/coats Sleeping bags (children sizes really urgent)Waterproof hats Backpacks/RucksacksWaterproof trousers/overtrousers Thermal rugs/linersJogging bottoms BlanketsWarm Hats, Gloves and ScarvesWalking boots/sturdy shoes – with warmsocks tucked inside (new or good condi-tion please)I’m happy to call and collect your donations if you are unable to pop downto the SHARE HQ in Mold yourself. Just call me, Joanne McKinstry on 01352810506
The SHARE website can be found at www.shareaid.co.uk . We are also on Facebookby searching for Share or ShareShop.THANK YOU, On behalf of SHARE
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Maeshafn
Celtic Stone is a family run business, we alwaysendeavour to provide a first class service and treat everyproject as our own. We meet all your needs from:
Stone, Brick or Block, all our jobs are finished to the highest possible standards.Check us out at www.celtic-stone.co.uk or give us a call onOffice: 01352 810315 Mobile: 07776 032329
Web: www.celtic-stone.co.uk
● Dry-stone Walls● Mortar Walls● New Builds● Renovation
● Restoration● Fire Places● Patios● Driveways
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In the nineteenth century, beforesocial security and pension schemes,the only means open to workers tomake arrangements for themselves inthe event of sickness, injury, old ageand death was to subscribe to afriendly society. Friendly societiesoperated a mutual benefit insurance,or a saving scheme, to whichmembers regularly contributed a fixedsum and on which they could drawwhen misfortune struck. Theiractivities were controlled by a rulebook and they were obliged to submitaccounts every five years to thecontrolling body. They were verypopular and there were about 27,000societies in the UK by the end of thenineteenth century.
There were two friendly societies inLlanferres. The Llanferres FriendlySociety was formed in 1846. Its socialactivities were based at the Red LionInn, and then at the Miners Arms,Maeshafn, when the former closed in1917.
The Ancient Order of Foresters had abranch known as Foel Famau whichhad its Court room at theLoggerheads Inn. The exact date offormation of this branch is unclear butwas probably 1868 or 1869. Two ofthe early members were PeterEdwards of Ty fy nain and JohnJones, shop, Tafarn y gelyn.
Both societies celebrated theanniversary of their date of formationby a full day of activities. This startedby members in full regalia (the
Llanferres Society members wore asash) assembling for a march behind abrass band to the residences of localgentry. This would be followed by areligious service and then a feast at therespective inn. Financial matters wouldthen be speedily dealt with and the restof the day, until nightfall, would be takenup with dancing and games. In theirheyday both societies were wellsubscribed and had over a hundredmembers each.
The introduction of the NationalInsurance Act of 1911 by David LloydGeorge was the death knell of manyfriendly societies. The LlanferresFriendly Society was particularly badlyhit and in both 1917 and 1918 itssecretary and the society were fined forfailing to file a five yearly report to theRegistrar General. The Society wasfinally wound up in 1920.
The Ancient Order of Foresters CourtFoel Famau continued in existence until1966 when its membership had fallen tobelow 50. Its assets and commitmentswere transferred to the Brymbo branchwhich met at the Bethel schoolroom.
The Friendly Societies of Llanferres
Tony King
Village Hall BookingCheck the online calendar to see if the
Hall is free at:www.llanferres.org then call Gilly
Carney Tel: 07741 316 349
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We, as a community, have helped out with the Mountain bike marathon over thelast 10 years and have received donations for the upkeep and maintenance of
our village playing field. I cannot thank you enough for this.Recently new swings and frames have been fitted in the park.
Without your time and effort this event would not be able to take place.
The organisers for the MTB marathon have been in talks with me over the lastfew months and had planned to ‘rest’ the Ruthin event this year. However, dueto the positive response and feedback from many of the riders about the Ruthin
event, they have decided to keep it in the calendar for 2016.This is brilliant news for our community and for the park.
In the past the LPFRA have received a donation of £2000 for volunteering ourtime, a sum I’m not sure we get from any other fundraising event.
The SCOTT UK mountain bike marathon - Ruthin will take place on the10th – 11th September 2016.
Please email [email protected] call 810461.
Thanks, Dan HurstChairman of the LPFRA
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FLINTSHIRE DRIVING SCHOOLþ Patient and
friendly instructionþ Advice and
assistance fortheory test
Lþ Lessons tailored to
suit your individualneeds
þ Free handouts atthe end of everylesson to get to teststandard sooner
Ring Simon: 01352 741915Mobile: 07748078746
Local DSA approved instructor
Steve Clarke, of Cae Gwyn, is running his very first half Marathon in Liverpool onthe 13th March all on behalf of a very special children’s charity
- Claire House on the Wirral.He’d be really grateful if you could spend some time encouraging him and make a
donation however large or small. His Just Giving page is:https://www.justgiving.com/STEVE-CLARKE12.
JustGiving sends your donation straight to Claire House Children’s Hospice andautomatically reclaims Gift Aid if you are a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth
even more. Thank you for your support!
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It is great to startmy report thismonth with somegood news.Denbighshire haveannounced one of
the lowest council tax increases inWales for the coming year at 1.5%.
As reported last month, we were allpleasantly surprised when the WelshGovernment started the year by notcutting the funding for the majorityof councils in Wales by as much asthey had originally planned. InDenbighshire it means that we donot have to find an additional twomillion in savings and it also means
that we do not have to raise taxesas much to cover any deficitbetween income and expenditure.
Once again I have received reportsabout a large amount of gravelbeing washed down on to theLlanferres Maeshafn road and I willask the county to send out a teamto remove the offending stones. Ihave also asked to meet withhighways officers in Maeshafn tolook at the road as you enter thevillage where the ground beneaththe road is being washed away.
I am still investigating the problemsrelating to the surface of Rectory
A note from your County Councillor
News & Views relies on thehelp of a number of
distributors every month inorder to reach everyone’s
home. They are:
● John & Joan Almond● Dave & Eleri Ivanoff,● Sue, Miners Lane,
Maeshafn● The Harveys● Alan Clinton● Sue Davies● The Givelins● The Shillitos● David & Janet Jones
Thank you to all for yourtime every month. We arelooking for anothervolunteer to deliverapproximately 16 copies ofthe magazine in Maeshafn.Please let us know if youwould be able to help withthis each month.
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Lane and who has the responsibilityfor maintaining it. As the road isunadopted the County say thatthey have no overall responsibilitybut some residents feel that as thecouncil may have filled in potholesin the past there is a precedent forthe county to continue with minorrepairs.
If anyone has any paperwork orcopies of correspondence relatingto Rectory Lane that indicates thatthere is such a precedent, I wouldbe grateful if they could let meknow, as it would help me in mycampaign to get this matterresolved once and for all.
On the 20th February I was asked tocut the ribbon at the opening of thenew 10k fell runners route throughLlandegla Forest. It was a greathonour to be asked but credit mustgo to the Clwydian Range Runnerswith a special mention for DanHurst, Gareth Jaggard and thecommittee for finding the fundingand for clearing and setting up theroute. If you are a keen runner it iswell worth a visit.
Finally I spent January if the Stateshelping to move my mother hometo the UK for good. She is settling inwith me here in Llanarmon and shehas already joined the Llanferresindoor carpet bowling club whomeet on a Tuesday night in thevillage hall. She is enjoying thecompany and the bowling and she
has been made to feel verywelcome.
There is a little difference in theweather here compared to Floridabut before we left, the area aroundTampa was hit by hurricane windsand a Tornado which sadly killedtwo residents in a mobile home.
When we left the States I was gladto be leaving their Presidentialelections behind, but it looks as ifwe are now settling in for a longelection campaign for the WelshAssembly Government and whatcould be a momentous referendumon our future with Europe. A lotmore politics to come!!
Best wishes,Martyn
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At this time of year it is always apleasure to see the carpets of Snowdrops(Galanthus nivalis), also known asCandlemas bells because traditionallythey are in flower on 2nd February. Apatch I saw recently had growingamongst them Scarlet elf cup fungus.The bright red cups contrasted sharplywith the white of the snowdrops andlooked, at first sight, like splashes ofblood.
Despite its widespread distribution,Snowdrops are not a native species beingintroduced probably in the early 16thcentury. They are considered to havesome medicinal properties. Theycontain galanthamine and are used insome countries for the management ofAlzheimer's disease and its lectin isbeing studied for use against HIV. Thislectin is also an insecticide effectiveagainst pests in the orders Coleoptera(beetles), Lepidoptera (butterflies andmoths) and Hemiptera (contains aphisand leafhoppers). Conversely, earlyBumblebees feed on its nectar andpollen.
Walking in a local wood I was attractedby the sounds of Squirrels and watchedas two animals rushed up and down thetrees, jumped from branch to branch andeven along the ground before againracing up the trees. It was a wonder theydid not fall but Grey squirrels can leapup to six metres and can fall down to theground about nine metres without beingharmed. What I saw was probably anamorous male pursuing a female, as nowis the time that Squirrels mate. Theyoung, usually three in number, areborn in March or April, after a six weekgestation period and are independent at
about three to four months old. Theyare mature enough to breed at a year old.
I also came across a Holly tree stillcarrying a good crop of berries and foundsome wide open flowers on some of thebranches which seems rather early fornext year's crop. This tree is testamentto the mildness of the winter (so far) asbirds usually plunder the berries if theycannot find other food. I have knownthe berries to be stripped by Christmasin some years. Yet there are alwayssome Holly trees from which the berriesare never taken (there are several inLlanferres) even in the harshest ofwinters, and I have never been able toascertain why these are not attractive tothe birds. Are they of a particularvariety or species? I would be interestedto know. The tree in question normallyhas its berries taken.
I noted the first of the wild Daffodilsblooming, earlier than I have everrecorded them before. After a mildwinter it is always something of a lotteryas to how well daffodils will flower. Thebulbs need a period of cold to initiateflower bud development and without itwill only produce leaves. Thischaracteristic is utilized by commercialgrowers to produce the earliest bloomsfor Christmas or before. The bulbs arestored at 9°C for 15-16 weeks to imitatean early winter and are then, whenpartly grown, brought into a heatedgreenhouse were they bloom in about 3-4 weeks.
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Church - Rev’d Canon Adrian Copping, The New Rectory, Rectory Lane, Llan-
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Church Wardens - Mrs Anne Woodward, Cysgodfa, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Llanferres,
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Mr Rob Armstrong, The White House, Rectory Lane, Tel: 810259
Clwydian Conservation Campaign - Pen y Chwareli, Pant Ddu Road,
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Clwydian Range Runners - Chairman Gareth Jaggard Tel. 810357
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Gardening Club - Mrs Chris Smith, Tyn-y-Wern, Forestry Road, Llanferres.
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Llanferres Alcoholic Mountain Biking Soc. (LAMBS) - Gordon Jones
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Llanferres/Colomendy Art Group - Betty Cook 810 722
Llanferres Community Council - Mrs Gwyneth Dillon, Rhosddigre,
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Maeshafn Cricket Club - Secretary: Steve Pugh Tel: 810327
Old People's Welfare Committee - Chair, Yvonne Foden-McCorry
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