July 2015

produced by Planning latest stories INSIDE page 4 ...Honour of A WORD FROM YOUR THE CHAIRMAN SAY

IT IS AN HONOUR AND Council honouring three members of our UNDERHILL PARK UPDATE A PRIVILEGE TO BE RE- with the 'Honour of Mumbles'. Mumbles Rugby Club have started work on putting in new drainage pipes under the main ELECTED AS This year's recipients were Mr. John Bollom, CHAIRMAN OF further improvements to the flooding problem rugby pitch. They will then spread sand and Mr. Robin Bonham and Mr. George Kyrillou, all MUMBLES COMMUNITY in Underhill Park. This follows on from the fertilizer before sowing grass seed on worn three having contributed to, and served our COUNCIL FOR A THIRD successful work they carried out last year areas of the pitch. All of this work would not community admirably. The reception was held YEAR AND I WISH TO when three drain away trenches were created be possible without significant funding from at the Golf Club who kindly THANK MY FELLOW COUNCILLORS FOR which substantially reduced the flooding Mumbles Community Council and Sports allowed us to use their facilities and provided a HAVING THE CONFIDENCE IN ME TO which had plagued the park for many years. and there is no doubt the whole magnificent buffet. (see pages 5 and 6) CARRY OUT THE DUTIES OF CHAIRMAN The club also carried out major improvements community will benefit from the work being FOR A FURTHER YEAR. I would, once again, like to stress that Mumbles to the main rugby pitch. This year they will be carried out by Mumbles Rugby Club. Community Council continues to serve you, digging a further three trenches as well as On the 8th May 2015 I attended the 70th MARTIN RODWELL - MUMBLES RUFC anniversary of VE Day, laying a wreath at the and promote our area, making it a safe and War Memorial in Southend Gardens, Mumbles, pleasurable locality. and in the evening, lighting the 'beacon' on Castle. Thank you for your continued support COUNCILLOR HELEN MITCHELL The 21st May 2015 saw Mumbles Community Chairman, Mumbles Community Council.

THE has always been the heart Community Council. We are very grateful to all of the community of Mumbles & it's fantastic who have supported the construction of the Lighting of the beacon The framed certificates awarded to Mr. John Bollom, Mr. Robin the amount of support which has been given new boat house and helped fundraise towards for VE day Bonham and Mr. George Kyrillou at the Honour of Mumbles. to the charity over the years by the our new boat. Martin Double - Coxswain

1 2 MARKETING & MEDIA MUMBLES IN BLOOM PLANNING

THE CITY & COUNTY OF materials, maximum size, parking or access space in both Swansea Life and (C&CS) IS THE RELEVANT PLANNING arrangements. Mumbles Times over the last few AUTHORITY AND IT IS THEIR months. This is our commitment to RESPONSIBILITY TO DECIDE ON ALL A few decisions are made by the C&CS's twelve you, the community, to keep you PLANNING APPLICATIONS IN SWANSEA Councillor Planning Committee members, but informed and also to get your AND . most decisions are delegated to Planning feedback, opinions and ideas about Mumbles Community Council (MCC) is sent Officers . what you would like to see. copies of planning applications in our area and Whilst C&CS doesn’t have to agree, it must So get involved! See the social media makes comment on these plans. MCC can consider the community view. links below, like us on Facebook, decide to recommend approval or refusal, or follow us on twitter and look at our approval subject to conditions such as We welcome your comments, whether you images on Instagram. oppose or support an application, and will take Website watch: take a look at the new Mumbles Central to the decision making process are these into consideration when making our As you may have noticed, MCC have been website launched end of June material considerations - issues that are, in recommendations. spreading out communication wings and taken www.visitmumbles.co.uk law, material or relevant to a planning application. Such matters must be taken Some planning applications seek approval for into account when making a MUMBLES IN BLOOM will be judged at the recommendation on a planning application. development in principle through end of June, beginning of July. Look out for outline planning permission. If plans are not Material considerations include: the judges around your area. As well as properly considered at this stage, it is Mumbles we are entered for Wales in Bloom! • the planning authority’s development plan often too late to express concern when the full We hope to provide through this; details of agreed outline proposals a site’s planning history • A stronger sense of community • come before the council at a later date. (including earlier • Cleaner and greener surroundings applications) • A safer environment accessibility • Healthier and happier neighbourhoods and • more attractive green spaces • traffic • Community engagement in environmentally • roads and parking sustainable practices • archaeology • Reduced anti-social behaviour • a community survey, plan see website for more details or design statement. Displays going up all over Mumbles

3 4 HONOUR HONOUR OF MUMBLES OF MUMBLES

ANOTHER AWARD CELEBRATORY EVENING TOOK PLACE FOR THE HONOUR OF MUMBLES , AT THE LANGLAND BAY GOLF CLUB, A MOST PLEASANT OF WINNERS OF HONOUR OF SURROUNDINGS, OVERLOOKING OUR LOVELY, PICTURESQUE BAY, ON THURSDAY 21ST MUMBLES BY YEAR: MAY. THERE WERE THREE DESERVING RECIPIENTS OF THE AWARD, SUMMARISED BELOW AND ON THE OPPOSITE PAGE AS TO WHY THEY 'STOOD OUT FROM THE CROWD’ 2014 – Mr John Bollom & Mr MR. ROBIN BONHAM HAS SUPPORTED George Kyrillou MUMBLES RUGBY CLUB FOR 15 YEARS. HE IS VERY ACTIVE AS THE JUNIOR 2013 – Mr Robin Bonham CHAIRMAN AND IS ALSO ON THE MAIN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE. He joined 2012 – No recipient Mumbles Development Trust 10 years ago and is now the Vice Chairman, contributing 2011 – Mr Mark & to many projects such as the Dragon Parade Mr Bill Barrington and the Oyster Festival. He is also considered to be the 'Beach Clean Up' and 'Mumbles Clean Up' Tsar. Mumbles would be a lesser 2010 – Mrs Carol Powell, Mr John place without supporters like Robin. A Powell & Mrs Penny Ryan worthy recipient of the Award. MR. GEORGE KYRILLOU EPITOMISES THE VERY ESSENCE OF A VILLAGE TRADER. 2009 – Revd Canon Keith Evans, MR. JOHN BOLLOM IS THE CHAIRMAN OF Because of this, overtures were made by his Rev Howard Long & THE BOARD AND MANAGING DIRECTOR OF customers suggesting that he would be a Mrs Alex Frith AMUSEMENT EQUIPMENT CO. LTD. very worthy recipient of this Award. He has better known as AMECO, the owners of involved himself in many community 2008 – Capt. Roy Griffiths & and associated land and activities over the years including events for Mrs Christine Discombe buildings. He is a life time supporter and 'Top Shops' and Mumbles Rangers. George benefactor of the R.N.L.I. and works closely has not just limited himself to serving behind 2007 – Mrs Anne Parkyn with the Mumbles Station. His company owns the counter, but has gone out of his way helping customers, unable to visit his shop, the foreshore surrounding its land at The Pier, by delivering groceries and papers to their and allows unfettered use of its beach, to the 2006 – No recipients homes and to Nursing Homes. He is very enormous benefit of the local community and often called upon to assist customers should visitors. Much respected by our community they need help in their homes. Again, a very and is a worthy recipient of this Award. worthy recipient of the Award.

5 6 DEMOCRACY FORTHCOMING DAY EVENTS

Comes to Mumbles on July 4th. THE EVENT STARTS AT 12NOON AND WE HAVE LOTS OF FOOD AND DRINK STALLS AND MORE FOR THE KIDS AND ALL THE FAMILY SO COME ALONG AND GET INVOLVED! SUPPORT YOUR TEAM!

Here are the teams to cheer on the day; Teams Mumbles Vikings Under 12 Mumbles Predators Mumbles RFC FAMILY Team Tom FUN D Year 6, Mayals Musketeers AY idea. There would be legal problems to DEMOCRACY FOR EVER! Newton Year 5 Boys overcome but it was felt that, if possible, the ON WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH AT Team Wilton Starts from 12 noon in Castle Grounds Council could help establish this scheme, OYSTERMOUTH SCHOOL LOCAL SCHOOL The Roches particularly through the Older Persons’ COUNCILS WERE ABLE TO PITCH THEIR The Kircough Team Festival in the Autumn. This idea was IDEAS TO MUMBLES COMMUNITY COUNCIL. Newton School Year 5 Girls. presented by Oystermouth School council. Games on the day will include: SIX SCHOOL COUNCILS HAD PREVIOUSLY Mumbles Monkeys for MSA     BANANA DASH • DINGHY MET TO DRAW UP A SHORTLIST OF IDEAS. 3. Whitestone School also suggested that Oystermouth School HUMAN WASHING MACHINE • SKI CRAZY THE IDEAS PRESENTED AT THE SPECIAL GIANT HAMSTER WHEELAY • PINBALL WIZARD there should be a talent show for local Mumbles Yacht Club STEPPING TO SUCCESS • SLIPPERY SLOPE MEETING WERE: children. It was felt that this could take place Saru Ju Jitsu COMBAT ZONES • THE GREAT ESCAPE 1. To move and decorate the skateboard ramp HUMAN DEMOLITION • SOCCER SHOOT-OUT during the October half term as part of the Team Golf Studio      THE CHICKEN RUN at . After questions and discussions Mumbles Times ACTION PACKED Teen Festival. FUN FOR ALL on the necessity and cost of moving the ramp, Cheers THE FAMILY it was suggested that the Council could look There were a number of brilliant ideas which Gorties Angels into alternative sites and costs for a smaller unfortunately didn't make the shortlist. Keep  for further info go to: University of Wales Trinity    ramp which younger children could use. This the ideas coming! Team Wilton was suggested by Whitestone School It was felt that the exercise was very useful West End and should be repeated and that the TMSM 2. An “Adopt an Older Person” scheme, Community Council and school councils Tooth Fairies where children could visit older people in the should work together more often. Team Joss DVLA Mumbles All team entries now fully booked. area to combat loneliness and offer help and Above all it was great fun ! Red Cafe What a day its going to be!!! support. All agreed that this was a superb

7 8 COMMUNITY GRANT GALLERY GALLERY

MRS. WENDY EWING, Dunns Lane, Mumbles Councillor Helen Mitchell, Chairman of has just celebrated her 100th Birthday. An Mumbles Community Council and County extremely remarkable lady who spent her Councillor Anthony Colburn, Chairman of actual birthday on a Caribbean Cruise. Mumbles and South Gower Branch of The the event through the children who come and Mumbles Community Council marked the Royal British Legion at Mumbles War take part and in the festival. The festival Memorial at the service to commemorate occasion by presenting her with a bouquet of workshops are both environmental and flowers and a card. V.E. Day. sustainable as materials used are found – i.e. Mumbles Community Council’s grant of £1,000 sand, shells, pebbles etc. and are designed to will be used to fund our Sculpture by the Sea educate, inspire and delight, touching all the UK Festival project. Firstly, five art workshops will be run by our team of artists in June/July term time for all five of our Mumbles primary schools to create festival flags and displays to use at our annual Sculpture by the Sea UK Festival at and Blackpill in July Members of the ATC Squadron at the lighting of the Beacon Ceremony at 2015. Artist workshops will then be run at the , organised by the Mumbles and South Gower Branch of The Royal British festival. The festival is a two day event led by Legion, as part of the National Chain of beacons being lit all over the country. trained artists and involves people of all ages taking part in an activity on the beach to create sculptures whilst engaging with the senses to really experience making art. Unsightly white posts place and nature. We have been running this removed and a floral Last year’s 2014 event (sponsored by local festival for ten years so have built up a display takes pride of Mumbles Community Council & CCS) is place. following of participants each year and the featured on our website. preliminary workshops with the schools SARAH HOLDEN, SCULPTURE BY THE SEA ensures that the community is connected with

9 10 YOUR COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS

MAYALS WARD OYSTERMOUTH WARD WEST CROSS WARD Cllr Mike Griffiths Cllr Anthony Colburn Cllr Brian Arthur 22 Wentworth Crescent, 14 St Peters Road, Newton, 31 Chestnut Ave, West Cross, Mayals, Swansea SA3 5HT Swansea SA3 4SB Swansea SA3 5NL t: 01792 405080 t: 01792 362457 t: 01792 404369 e: mike.griffi[email protected] e: [email protected] m: 07721 066259 e: [email protected] Cllr Helen Mitchell Cllr John Cooper 25 St. Andrews Close, Mayals, Apt 3, Highbury House, Cllr Peter Birch Swansea SA3 5DX 9 Road,Langland, 73 Westland Avenue, West Cross , t: 01792 406080 Swansea SA3 4QW Swansea SA3 5NR m:07761942861 t: 01792 368568 t: 01792 402315 e:[email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

Cllr Linda Tyler-Lloyd Cllr Peggy Jones Cllr David Dorsett 2 Glynderwen Close 12 Castle Square, Mumbles, 4 Brookvale Road, West Cross, , Swansea SA2 8EQ Swansea SA3 4BJ Swansea SA3 5EX t: 01792 202005 t; 01792 362116 t: 01792 406220 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] e: [email protected]

Cllr Terry Scales Cllr Pam Erasmus 53 Woodville Road,Mumbles 4 Brookvale Road, West Cross, Swansea SA3 4AE Swansea SA3 5EX t: 01792 366811 t: 01792 406220 NEWTON WARD m:07946 624502 e:[email protected] e: [email protected] Cllr John Beach Cllr Greg Kaminaris 25 Picket Mead Road, Newton, Cllr Paul Whittaker 91 Summerland Lane, Newton, Swansea SA3 4SA 21 Groves Avenue Swansea SA3 4RS t: 01792 369320 Swansea SA3 4QF t: 367554 e: [email protected] t: 07860 406834 e: [email protected] e: [email protected] Cllr Mary Colburn Cllr Eira Morgan 14 St Peters Road, Newton, 2 Fairwood Road, West Cross, Swansea SA3 4SB SwanseaSA3 5EA t: 01792 362457 Keep-up-to-date t: 01792 540534 e: [email protected] go online at www.mumbles.gov.uk e: [email protected] Cllr Tracey Duffy 75 Derlwyn, , Swansea SA2 7QA t: 01792 203675 CLERK: STEVE HEYDON e: [email protected] Council Offices, Walters Crescent Cllr Judith Twining Mumbles, Swansea SA3 4BB 38 Croftfield Crescent, Newton, Swansea SA3 4UL tel: 01792 363598 (office) t: 01792 363469 email: [email protected] e:[email protected]