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Issue 171June 2013
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Welcome
June looks like a very busy month witha packed calendar this month. Loggfesttakes place from 14th - 16th June andlooks like it should be a great event.Details are on page 7. The Ysgol BroFamau Summer Fair is on the 29th andthere’s an attic sale in the village hallthe weekend before too.
We just need the weather to improvenow!
On a sadder note, we were very sorry tohear of the death of Cyril Bellis after avery sudden illness. Thoughts are withMal and family at this very sad time.
We’re all rooting for Josh Griffiths tooafter his recent operation.
Also, remembering those from the areawho gave their lives in the Great War,Noel Headley has completed his first ina series of fascinating articles - see page20.
As we go to print it’s forecast to be anice weekend - so it’s a perfectopportunity to get in the garden andplant those flowers and veggies for theGarden Show - details of which are withthis magazine.
Best wishesPaul & Siobhan
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Rebecca Eyre on 5th JuneZac Atherton-Collins on 7th JuneBrianna Hodge who will be 16 on 11th JuneEbony Guitton who will be 11 on 12th JuneLeah Eyre who will be 12 on 13th JuneFfion Jones who will be 18 on 14th JuneJune Healy on 14th JuneKim Madigan on 15th JuneDoll Collins on 20th JuneMike Eyre on 20th JuneLuis Prtak on 21st JuneDaniel Philipson who will be 16 on 25th June
Happy Birthday to the followingJune Birthdays
Notices
If you would like a birthday orspecial announcement included inNews & Views please send the
details to:[email protected] or2 Cae Gwyn, Llanferres, CH7 5SL
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Josh & Chriswould like to thank all their friends in
Llanferres for the countless messages ofsupport, the lovely cards, kind gifts andoffers of help that we have received
during Josh’s recent surgery.Please continue to pray for him as it’s
going to be a long road to recovery - buthe is doing very well.
Thank you so much - the love of familyand friends makes everything so much
easier.
Josh & Chris GriffithsHappy Birthdayto this gorgeous
little girl who,incredibly, reacheda major milestonebirthday at the end
of May!Much love Gilly from
your family andmany friends
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On Monday May 13th, a party of 16 Club members went to Walton FuchsiaNursery in Lymm. This trip was booked in September of last year and thewinter weather had created great problems for owners Roy and LesleyWalton, for they had lost so many stock plants.
A wander round two thirds of an acre of a commercial greenhouse broughthome to us the size of the problem compared to our small home greenhouses.But their hard work and dedication had provided a wide range of their normal1,600 varieties for us to buy. Roy answered many queries about growingfuchsias - feed, compost and varieties. After refreshments of tea and cake,kindly provided by our hosts, a quick 45 minute trip brought us home.Perhaps this was a reality trip to a commercial grower's nursery, compared toa manicured garden centre for plants.
Our next meeting, which will be on Monday June 10th, should have been atalk by Carol Madden but unfortunately Carol is unwell and cannot come.However, at short notice, we have been able to secure the services of KevinBailey who will give a talk entitled 'Hostas and Ferns'.
Visitors and new members will be very welcome.
Hon SecretaryMrs Joan Almond
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1st Sat2nd Sun 9.30am Holy Communion3rd Mon
4th Tue Blue Bag Day, Ysgol Bro Famau7.00pm Bowls Club
5th Wed Llanferres Dance Club
6th Thu
7th Fri8th Sat
9th Sun 11.00am Family Service
10th Mon Gardening Club Meeting
11th Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club
12th Wed Llanferres Dance Club
13th Thu
14th Fri Loggfest!Llanferres Old Persons Welfare Trip
15th Sat Loggfest!
16th Sun 9.30am Holy Communion.Loggfest!
17th Mon18th Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club19th Wed Llanferres Dance Club
20th Thu 7.30pm Community Council Meeting
21st Fri Gallon Walk22nd Sat 10.00am Attic Sale, Village Hall23rd Sun 9.30am Holy Communion24th Mon25th Tue 7.00pm Bowls Club26th Wed Llanferres Dance Club27th Thu28th Fri29th Sat 11.00am Ysgol Bro Famau Summer Fair30th Sun 10.30am Group Service at Gwernaffield
June Diary Dates
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The annual Craft Fairwill be held on Fridayevening, Nov. 15th.
5.30 to 8.30.
More details to follow. If you would like a
table please phone :01352 810259
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Ysgol Bro FamauSummer Fair 2013
Saturday June 29th(11am – 3pm)Llanferres Village Hall
Lots of fun and things to do for all of the family
Hot Dogs / RefreshmentsFace Painting Bouncy Castle Cake StallCraft Stall Book/Toy Stall Bottle StallGames Raffle and Lots More ……
Hope to see you there!Admission Adult £1 / child 50p
Thanks to the Maeshafn rescueparty for your help and ingenuityin getting us out of the village on23 march. Using a plastic bath as asledge to carry our luggage wasmagic. You made our celebratorytrip even more special. What aplace to live.
Tricia and Mike.
A good turn out forthe Playing FieldWorking Party at
the end of April sawthe park tidied up
and the barkreplenishedthroughout.
Many thanks to allwho helped
LPFRA
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Cyngor y Cymuned -Llanferres MayFrom the minutes of the May meeting:-
Present: Cllr. David Jones (Chair),Cllr. Olive Parry, Cllr. Yvonne Foden-McCorry, Cllr. John Almond, Cllr. RobArnstrong, Cllr. David Twomey, Cllr.Rob Jones, Cllr. Margaret Davies, theClerk, Mrs Gwyneth Dillon and CountyCouncillor Martyn Holland.
1. Apologies: Cllr. Jac Armstrong2. Election of Chairman: Councillor
David Jones was re-electedunanimously.
3. Election of Vice Chairman: CouncillorJohn Almond was re-electedunanimously.
4. Councillors were re-elected to berepresentatives on the variouscommittees.
5. Declarations of Interest: Nonedeclared
6. Meeting open to the public for tenminutes:- Mr Tony King reported hehad attended a meeting of theSustainable Development fund of theAONB at which it was decided that,despite funds being tight, a grantshould be available to assist with thedevelopment of the field adjacent tothe Village Hall.
7. County Councillors report: (CouncillorMartyn Holland). Councillor Hollandhad had talks with Denbighshire legaldepartment regarding the transfer ofthe Maeshafn Playing Field into theownership of Llanferres CC. The DraftDeed of Variation was with HansonQuarry but the gentleman who dealswith these matters had been on sickleave. He was due back at thebeginning of May and it was hoped thatthe matter could be brought to aconclusion soon. Councillor Hollandreported that the Ruthin Area Grouphas some funds available and he hassome projects he will put forward.The double yellow lines and parkingnotices at Loggerheads only came into
force on the day after the BankHoliday. Enforcement will be by theCounty Council in Denbighshire and bythe Police in Flintshire. He had visitedBig Covert with the footpaths officerand he had some concerns that thenew owners of parts of the wood haderected a wooden building and plantedboundary hedges. He would makeenquires with the planning departmentregarding the legality of the situation.The Inspector's final decision on theLocal Development Plan should begiven shortly. Councillor Hollandhanded out copies of the 'Five YearPlan' which had been agreed withLlanferres CC regarding roadmaintenance etc.
8. Minutes of the general meeting heldon14th March 2013: Signed as acorrect record.
9. Matters arising from the minutes: Nomatters arising.
10. Report on other meetings: CouncillorMargaret Davies had attended ameeting of 'One Voice Wales' atAbergele on 10th April where theguest speaker was Mr Winston Roddick,Police & Crime Commissioner for NorthWales. Mr Roddick was an excellentspeaker who outlined his Aims andObjectives which were 1) Security atHome and 2) Safety in Public Places.He intends to 'Increase visibility of thePolice; Have presence and proximity ofPolice Officers; Protect the public andreduce crime; Reduce crime and anti-social behaviour; Deliver a qualityservice which meets the needs of thecommunity service. He has developeda Rural Crime Plan Team - eg. OWLWatch and he has promised 51 newPolice Officers.
Chairman, David Jones, had attendedthe National Standards Conference asa delegate from Denbighshire StandardCommittee. The main speaker was
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Meeting Llanferres - Community CouncilPeter Tyndall, Public ServicesOmbudsman, Wales. In hispresentation Mr Tyndall previewed hisannual report, highlighting e.g theimportance of the Code of Conduct,Councillors being aware of the need touse social media carefully and thedevelopment of local protocols for thedetermination of member to membercomplaints at County Council level."
11. Maintenance in the Community: Nomatters at the moment.
12. Risk assessment: To be carried outnext month.
13. Landscape project - Memorial Stone:July 2014 will be the centenary of thestart of the First World War. Mr NoelHedley is tracing the names of thosesoldiers who died in the two worldwars.
14. Red Telephone Kiosk: A quotation of£390 has been received to replace theTelephone kiosk at Tafarn y Gelynwhich was destroyed in a vehicleaccident. It was agreed to accept thequotation and have the kiosk replaced.
15. Presentation of Accounts: Theaccounts for year ended March 2013were presented and signed by theChairman and Clerk as a true record.
16. Training and Finance: There is to bea Training Workshop on the duties ofChairs and Vice Chairs in Ruthin on May16th, Councillors David Jones and JohnAlmond will attend. There is a 'OneVoice Wales' training meeting on'Understanding the Law' on July 18th inMold, Councillor Yvonne Foden-McCorry will attend. It was reportedthat the Eisteddfod Working Party hadexceeded its target of raising £2000and a cheque for £2260 has been sent.
17. Bills: Administration Costs £97-40;Society of Local Clerks Membership(shared with Llandegla CC) £31-50;One voice Wales membership £88-00;Green Thumb (for Maeshafn Green)
£49-00; Denbighshire VoluntaryServices £120-00 + £15-00 membership.
18. Planning Matters - Certificate ofDecision: 21/2013/0263 Proposal:Erection of single-storey pitched-roofporch and bathroom extension to frontof dwelling, Location: Tyn y Coed,Maeshafn. GRANTED
19. Date of Next Meeting: the date of thenext Meeting will be Thursday 20thJune 2013 in the Village Hall at 7-30pm.
John Almond, Vice Chairman
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Church News
Chef Armstrong demonstrates his skills
Sundays in June2nd 9.30 Holy Communion9th 11.00 Family Service16th 9.30 Holy Communion23rd 9.30 Holy Communion30th 10.30 Group Holy Communion at Holy Trinity, Gwernaffield
'In Loving Memory' ServicesThere will be two services in the grouping for all who are bereaved: on Monday 17thJune at 7 pm at Holy Trinity, Gwernaffield and on Wednesday 19th June at 7 pm at StMary the Virgin, Cilcain. Rev'd Adrian Copping writes, "This is an opportunity, for thosewho wish, to mark the passing of a loved one in a particular way. Some people will findthat they prefer to remember loved ones in other ways but, for those who would liketo come, these services will include some readings and music and the opportunity,again only for those who wish, to light a candle in remembrance and/or to have thename or names of loved ones read out."If you are not able to attend the services but wish to have a loved one mentioned,please contact Rev'd Adrian Copping or the Churchwardens.
Open ChurchWe are hoping to be able to open the church during daylight hours during the next fewmonths so that people can pop in for a few quiet moments of prayer or contemplation.
Christian AidMany thanks to those who have collected for Christian Aid and those who have given.£380.60 was collected by the five volunteers in Llanferres. The charity will be able toreclaim £43.75 in tax in addition through the gift aid scheme. Many thanks to all whogave so generously.
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MID SUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Sunday 14 July 6pmTaking Flight theatre company again visit Loggerheadsas part of their UK tour.Tickets available from www.takingflight.co.ukCafe will serve hot food until 5pm and will be open un-til 6pm. Hot and cold picnics available – please book.
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Monthly recipe fromCAFFI FLORENCE
May and June are the months that local grown asapragus isavailable. Everything is a bit late this year so June will see the bestof this delicious vegetable. This is a very simple yet sophisticatedrecipe that would be perfect for eating outdoors with a goodglass of wine – dream on!!
Tagliatelle with Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes, Herb Oiland ParmesanTo serve 2Bunch of asparagus12 cherry tomatoes250g tagliatelle2 tbls olive oilsmall bunch herbs ( eg chives, basil, parsley)50g Parmesan cheese
Prepare the asparagus by cutting off and discarding the woody ends.Neatly cut the remaining stalks at the diagonal. Keep the tips and stalksseparate.
Cook the pasta according to pack instructions.
Roast or lightly grill the tomatoes until just starting to soften.
Blitz the herbs with the oil in a blender. (you can make extra and keepfor other dishes/salads)
Cook the asparagus stalks in boiling water for about 4-5 mins until justtender. Add the tips for a further minute.
Add the drained pasta to bowls, sprinkle over the tomatoes and aspar-agus, drizzle with the herb oil and add parmesan shavings.
Serve with a rocket or other green salad
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I've just moved into Ruthin fromEast Yorkshire. I'm a singing andpiano teacher and have recentlystarted a singing group.
I'm a strong believer in two things;1 Singing together makes people happy2 Tea and cake make people happy!
We meet every Thursday for tea, cake, singingand to make new friends. Don't worry if youdon't read music; you don't have to. If you'renervous about coming alone, bring a friend!Come if you think you can't sing, come if youlove singing, come if you're just curious, comeif you love cake ~ you might just find yourselfsinging!
Where? Llanbedr Village HallWhen? Thursdays 5.30-6.30.How much? £5 per session (£3 for under 18's.Must be accompanied by an adult)
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It has been two months since theoriginal press release, and if youhaven’t seen the works to date,there has been huge progress atthe summit of Moel Famau.However, with snow for threeweeks combined with some prettytough weather, this work has beendelayed somewhat. On a morepositive note, some amazing findshave been uncovered.Very little work has beenundertaken on the summit since1969, most of which was done tostabilise the structure followinggradual deterioration from the1860s onwards. Before starting onsite we knew that we were inuncharted territory, with nohistoric plans available and only acouple of historic photos of theexisting tower. Initial excavationswere carried out (and to the eagleeyed, temporary timber fenceposts were installed at thesummit) to investigate the state ofthe original bastion wall (Bastion - an element built at an angle to the main structure
Moel Famau Jubilee Tower update
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to ensure structural stability). The intention was, and still is, to reveal the existingbastion (which has stood for the majority of its time under approximately 5m ofground) and to allow easier access to the top level of the Jubilee Tower.Following the commencement of works by Grosvenor Construction, the first bigsurprise after only a couple of days working was to find that the inside of the bastionwas circular, instead the anticipated square or unshaped. This discovery resulted infull re-design of the proposed internal stair within the bastion to ensure that allarchaeology and finds were preserved for future generations to enjoy.
As further excavations took place itbecame apparent that this circularcore continued to the originalground level. The intention had beento break into one edge of thebastion to allow access into and uponto the tower’s platform level.However, as works progressed,excavations revealed a previouslyunknown opening. This was not onlya bonus, as it did not require anybreaking through; it raised thequestions of why was there an opening there at all? Also, was there originally astaircase within the bastion? Original photographs showing staggered windowssuggest that this was the case, but the blocking up of the entrances externally (beforethe collapse of the tower) suggest otherwise. Perhaps the opening was only intendedas an opening for construction purposes…..This brings us up to date with the discovery works to the end of May, with someconstruction work still to be carried out. Thursday the 16th May saw Ysgol Bro Famauhaving a guided tour around the Jubilee Tower by members of the DenbighshireCountry Service team.What will be found next and how will these discoveries alter future plans?We anticipate completing the works, with the bastion fully exposed and accessible tothe public by the beginning of August.These archaeological investigations and improved accessibility to the Jubilee Towerwere commissioned by Denbighshire County Council and Flintshire County Counciland funded through the Heritage Lottery Fund.
For further information please contact David Shiel, Fiona Gale or Sam Clough on01352 810614 or 01824 708262.
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John was born in Llanferres in 1895, the youngest son of John Matthew and CatherineCordiner (née Kerr - born in Ireland) He had an elder brother, two elder and two youngersisters residing at Rhos Farm, the family later living at Ty-Fy-Nain on Forestry Road.
John enlisted in the village in early 1916 and joined the 1st Battalion after basic trainingas a draft replacement (the Cheshires had been fighting in France since August 1914)
The first battle of the Somme started on July 1st 1916 after an eight day, largelyineffective, bombardment of the German positions with over 1.7 million shells ofvarious calibres fired over a 30 kilometre front, and the explosion of 10 hugeunderground mines under the opposing trenches. The attack at 7.30am, in broaddaylight, was a disaster with a scarcely credible 57,470 casualties on the first day,including 19,240 killed, most of those in the first few hours, and remains the blackestday ever for the British army.
The Cheshires were involved from the end of July at both the infamous High Wood andDelville (Devil’s) Wood before going into reserve; and at the end of August wereordered to relieve the 14th Royal Warwicks, and moved to Chimpanzee Trench nearHardecourt, in preparation for an attack on Falfemont farm (battle of Guillemont)planned for the 3rd September.
It was later that morning, probably before 10.00am that John was killed, aged just 21.The regimental diary states “casualties during the day were not very heavy, butamounted to about 23 other ranks” tragically, some of those from “shorts” of 75mmshells from a nearby French gun battery. John was one of 6 killed in action that day, alsoone officer and one other ordinary rank dying later of wounds received.The subsequent attack on the farm was driven back on the 3rd but objectives finally takenthe following afternoon and the battalion withdrawn with an “estimated 460 casualties”-
Men of Llanferres in the Great WarPrivate John William Cordiner 36700 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment
They were shelled heavily withlachrymatory gas (a severe often fatal formof tear gas) throughout the 31st but therelief was completed by 2.30am, thetrenches being very difficult to locate in thedark and under extreme conditions, theorderly also having lost his way.Early morning around 6.30am four Germansoldiers (one wounded) wandered into “A”Company’s advanced trenches and werecaptured.
Chimpanzee trench (date unknown)
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Men of Llanferres in the Great Warmore than half of the diminished battalion number, and of which, only 300, all ranksfighting strength, were at roll call on the 6th at Citadel camp (now a cemetery) afterrelief by the Royal Irish Fusiliers.
John is buried in Quarry Cemetery (Mountauban), then an advanced dressing station,with 583 other known ranks, posthumously awarded the Victory Medal and British Warmedal (known colloquially as “Mutt and Jeff”)
He is also commemorated on his parent’s grave in Llanferres churchyard with thepoignant wording “He did his duty faithfully”
Quarry Cemetery Montauban
The 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment suffered the highest casualties of all the Cheshirebattalions in the war - a total of 1,259 other ranks killed or died of wounds / disease -more than the nominal strength (1,007) of a battalion.
If you would like to read a fuller account of the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment in theGreat War please visit the “News & Views” website www.llanferres.org.
We will be holding a Great War exhibition in Llanferres’ Church during the openchurch period May - September next year. Please come and visit.
Noel [email protected]
Tel 01352 810224Llwyn-y-Moelyn
Rectory LaneLlanferres CH7 5SR
36700 PrivateJ.W.CORDINERCheshire Regiment
September 1916 Age 21
Son of John Matthewand Catherine Cordiner
of LlanferresDenbighshire
“Jesus Wept”
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VILLAGE HALL ATTIC SALESat. June 22nd, 10am to 1pm.
Many individual tables together with several charities includingfund raising for Mold Cottage Hospital.
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Please come along, bring the Family, browse, mingle and meetyour community. Enjoy tea or coffee and a chat.
Bargains galore !
If you would like a table pleasephone Pat on 01352 810259 a.s.a.p.
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Blue Bags Bulletin!!
Having a spring clear out?The next bags to school
collection is on Tuesday 4th June.
The blue bags will be distributed soon, but a CLEANbin bag will be fine. If you need help to get your
bag(s) to school, please phone Sally Harris on 01352810297.
Bags to be dropped off at Ysgol Bro Famau,Llanferres or Llanarmon site by 9am.
Bag2School is interested in collecting good qualityadults’ and children’s clothing, bedding, curtains, soft
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Toddler Group for Llanferres
There seem to be about four or five Mums and toddlers who have displayedan interest in meeting together in the Village Hall one morning a week during
term time and Head Mistress, Mrs Turner, is supportive.
I shall have more details in time for the July magazine but in the meantime Iwould be really grateful if all those who have spoken to me would email mewith their email address so that I can keep them up to date with progress.
Also please let me know which morning or mornings would suit you best. Isuggest the time is for 2 hours from 9.30 to 11.30 am and hopefully the cost
per Mum could be kept to £1.50 per morning to include refreshments.
We will probably need a few more Mums able to join us for the group to beviable, so please get in touch!
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COMPETITION VICTORYLlanferres Short Mat Bowls Club
Competing in the Clwyd League competition of twelve local villages, on Tuesday 14thMay, Llanferres claimed a decisivevictory in the final of the ‘twelve-a-side’ doubles competition, beatingLlandrillo 9½ to 2½ in a keenlyfought, but friendly, match and ourgold winner’s medals were worn withpride.
After the match members of bothteams socialised, with generousrefreshments and a Raffle. Llanferresalso competed in the ‘nine-a-side’singles competition where we reachedthe semi-final but were narrowlybeaten by Llannefydd.This was a very satisfying victory as,being only a small club, wesometimes struggle to find sufficient players to make up a team. We need newmembers, so why not come along to the Village Hall on Tuesday evenings at 7pm andtry your hand at this, not too energetic, sport. We are a friendly bunch, you will bemost welcome and you do not need any equipment.
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News from the Druid Inn
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We were once again pleased to host The Lunch Club at the Druid Inn.31 residents of Gwernaffield, Gwernymynydd and surroundingvillages enjoyed a 2 course lunch, followed by a raffle and quiz.
The Lunch Club is hosted by Plas Hafod, Caffi Florence and ourselvesand is open to all retired members of the Llanferres community.
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Despite the terrible weather this year,spring has arrived but many earlyflowering plants are late and are havingto compete with normally laterflowering species. And have younoticed the profusion of a smallflowering plant with pale lilac or whiteflowers long the edges of many roads?This is Early Scurvy-grass, often calledDanish Scurvy-grass because itsscientific name is Cochlearia danica.Normally a plant of the salt marsh, itflourishes on road edges because thede-icing of the roads in winter hascreated a mini salt marsh along theverge.
Summer migrant birds have arrived butin varying amounts. Chiffchaffs andWillow warblers are in good numbers, Ihave seen more Pied flycatchers than Isaw last year and Blackcaps andRedstarts would appear to be in normalnumbers but I have not yet seen orheard a Wood warbler. However, frommy own observations I would saySwallows and House martins are welldown but they may still arrive if wehave an improvement in the weather. Ihave been pleased to hear and seeCuckoos, not here in Llanferres butlocally. I was fortunate to see two maleCuckoos in dispute. One was perchedatop a small tree when it was attackedby another which drove it off and stolethe perch. The first bird flew toanother tree but the moment it startedto 'cuckoo' it was again attacked by thesecond bird and they flew into the airwhere they engaged in vigorous combatuntil one flew away. The winner thenresumed its perch but when it'cuckooed' the other returned andattacked it. They then fought in the airbut went out of sight so I was not able
to see the final result. I have never seenthat before.
On a visit to Walney Island, off theCumbrian coast, in late April, I wasinterested to see a small flock of geesewhich I did not recognise as a nativespecies. They were Emperor geesewhich have escaped from a wildlifecollection and taken up residence onWalney. Perhaps more intriguing, oneseemed to have paired up with aBarnacle goose. By this time theBarnacle should have returned to itsGreenland breeding site. Is it a birdwhich is unfit to make the longmigration flight or did it stay 'just forlove'? Many years ago I witnessed afemale Barnacle goose which had pairedwith a male Aylesbury duck on a site inYorkshire. Eggs were laid but werestolen before they could hatch, sowhether they were fertile or not wasnever established.
Butterflies would seem to be having adifficult start to the season. So far, Ihave seen very few of those that usuallyemerge from hibernation or haveoverwintered as pupae. Perhaps theyare waiting for a spell of more clementweather.
I notice that there is considerably lessWater crowfoot in the river this year.Usually by now the river bottom iscarpeted with this plant but I suspect ithas been scoured out by the frequentspates experienced last winter. Itsscarcity could have a detrimentalimpact on the invertebrate life and,consequently, the birds of the river.
Nature Notes
John Almond � 01352 810808
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A Welsh Memorial in Flanders -An Urgent Appeal for Help!
Peter Jones, the coordinator of this campaign recently visited Belgium andmet with the Mayor of Langemark which is the administrative centre for theareas of Paschendaele, Boezinge, and Pilkem. These places are where the3rd. battle of Ypres took place, commonly known as the battle of Paschendaele.
It was here the 38th. Welsh division fought and suffered terrible losses . Tworevered poets were killed, Francis Ledwich from Ireland and our own "HEDD WYN "( Ellis Humphrey Evans ). The story of Hedd Wyn and " YGadair Ddu ", the black chair has passed into legend
The Mayor informed Peter that a parcel of land has been donated very closeto where Hedd Wyn died in 1917. The Belgian local authority is to convertthe parcel of land into a landscaped Welsh garden of remembrance. Therewill be off road parking and a coach drop off area. The local council out thereis to provide for this at a cost of 40,000 EUROS.
On his return to Wales Peter visited the "Graig yr Hesg" quarry inPontypridd which quarries an excellent blue pennant hard stone, ideal forbuilding the memorial in the shape of a Cromlech. The managers are todonate the stone. It therefore leaves the campaign with the job oftransporting the stones to Belgium, obtaining a large metal Dragon andpaying the Belgian Engineers to build the Cromlech. Funds are still beingsought for this.
To support this campaign please contact Peter Jones on 07974044960 orE.mail [email protected]
Cheques should be made payable to : The Welsh Memorial in FlandersCampaign and sent to c/o Peter Jones,117 Heol Tawe, Abercrave, Swansea,SA9 1XR.
Councillor Rob Armstrong.
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Martyn Holland, Denbighshire County Councillor for Llanferres, Llanarmon ynIal & Llandegla. 01824 780703 [email protected]
Gwyneth Dillon, Clerk to Llanferres Community Council, 01978 790269
Llanferres Community CouncillorsDavid Jones, Chairman, 01352 810511John Almond, Vice Chairman, 01352 810808Rob Armstrong, 01352 810259Jac Armstrong, 01352 810259Margaret Davies, 01352 810491Yvonne Foden-McCorry, 01352 810867Rob Jones, 01352 810500Olive Parry, 01352 810294Dave Twomey, 01352 810690
Please contact any of the above if you have anything you would like to bebrought to the attention of your Community Council.
Local Councillors
‘Llain Hir’ – 4-bedroom house, sleeps 8(+cot). Situated on seafront with first floorbalcony providing superb views of StTudwal’s islands and the Cambrian coast-line. The house is literally a stone’s throwfrom the beach, within walking distance ofthe town centre, Pwllheli Golf Club, theleisure centre and the marina.
All bed linen provided along with wellequipped kitchen, colour TV, washingmachine, dishwasher etc and barbecuearea to the rear.
Pets welcome by prior arrangement.
Available all year round for weekly lets ormid week/long weekend breaks.
For bookings or enquiries pleasering Simon or June Lovell.Tel: 01352 810582Mob: 07900 404767
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Badminton Club - June Healy Tel: 810264
Bowling Club - Every Tuesday in the village hall, 7pm - 9pmContact Dave Twomey Tel: 810690.
Church - Rev'd Adrian Copping, The New Rectory, Rectory Lane, LlanferresMold, CH7 5SR Email: [email protected]. Tel: 810936
Rector's Warden - Mr. Brian Skelhorn 16 Cae Gwyn. Tel: 810422
People's Warden - Mrs Anne Woodward, Cysgodfa, Tafarn-y-Gelyn, Llanferres,CH7 5SQ, Tel: 810270
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 JonesTel: 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: 810824
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.077413 16349
Village Hall Management Committee - Chairman, Rob Armstrong. 810259
Village Organisations
News & Views:Paul & Siobhan Gothorp
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Mold,CH7 5SL
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