BERRIEW NEWSLETTER
SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST UPPER RECTORY FIELD, BERRIEW OFFICIAL OPENING 12.30pm.
NUMBER 340 AUGUST 2016 The Parish of Berriew
Vicar: Ven. Dr Peter J Pike 01686 640223 Curate: Revd Esther Yates 01686 625559 Revd Jonathan Skipper 01691 860811 Reader: Mr Peter Watkin 01686 640640 Vicar’s Warden: Mr Jim Maxwell 01686 640840 People’s Warden: Mrs Iris Tombs 01686 640400
Services in St Beuno’s, Berriew
Sunday 7th. August Eleventh Sunday after Trinity 10.00am All-age Communion 6.30pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 14th. August Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 10.00am Sung Eucharist 12.00 noon Baptism of Joseph Davies 6.30pm Evening Prayer
Sunday 21st. August Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity 10.00am All-age Worship 6.30pm Holy Communion
Sunday 28th. August Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 10.00am Sung Eucharist 12.00 noon Baptism 6.30pm Compline
St. John’s Mission Church - Fron Sunday 14th. August 9.00am Holy Communion Sunday 28th. August 9.00am All-age Communion
Pantyffridd Mission Church Sunday 7th. August 3.00pm Holy Communion Sunday 21st. August 3.00pm Evening Prayer
Wednesdays at 10.30am We continue to offer 10.30am Morning Prayer in the Old School. On the third Wednesday of each month we celebrate the Eucharist together in St Beuno’s. All welcome!
Choir Practices: Wednesdays at 6.00pm – in the Old School
Bellringers Practices: Wednesdays at 7.30pm – in St Beuno’s New ringers in particular are warmly welcome!
Thank you for continuing to donate to our Food Bank box, the contents of which are regularly taken to the Welshpool Food Bank.
We have a new Votive Candle stand in St Beuno’s, following a decision of our Parochial Church Council at the end of June.
The church is open between 8.00am and 5.00pm each day for people to come in and enjoy the peace, sit and reflect, and pray. During your stay, please feel free to light a candle and place it on the new stand as a simple expression of the light of Christ in the person’s life for whom you are praying.
Berriew Parish Church Side Person Rota for August
10am Service: Rosemary Rogers and Adrian Derwas 6.30pm Evening Service: Hugh Tombs
Berriew Parish Church Cleaning Rota for August
Mrs. Gill Evans and Mrs. Janet Pritchard.
Christian Aid Week Collection Thank you for your support. Envelope collections £228.80 Tins in village shops £ 20.08 Rosemary Rogers.
THE BERRIEW CHARITY (Charity Number 216265)
Are you starting a new venture in your life? Started university? The Berriew Charity is here to help support you with the cost of books or equipment you may require for your degree/course. Applications are open to all age groups who live within the parish of Berriew. For more information please contact Mrs Lynda Evans, Fir Grove, Berriew, SY21 8AQ (Correspondent) or one of the following: Mrs P J Hausman, Mrs S E O'Brien, Mr P R M Wilson, Mr M Creaven or Mrs S Rees. All applications should be sent to Mrs L Evans for the consideration of the Trustees. Youngsters at St Beuno’s.
Little saints [primary aged folks] We had a wonderful ‘afloat’ time at Little saints in July. We heard the story of Jesus calming the storm and then acted it out – all having a go at being the different characters. Being the first Saturday of the holidays several folks had sent apologies as they were going off – hope you all had a great time! We had lots fishy things to do and enjoyed a favourite game – Ladders! Now looking forward to our summer fun ………………………….
Please note – the date is to be WEDNESDAY 31st August – the Old School not available on our previous date.
It is Olympic year – and we are 4 years old – it all began in 2012! So come along and win some medals! Bring a packed lunch and wear suitable shoes for running – in and out! We begin at 10.00am and finish at 3.00pm
Bring a friend – and please let us know you are coming!!
Hopefully there will be time for some craft too.Teen Seekers can come too and help as well as have some fun!
Teen Seekers: [Primary 6 and above] By the time you read this we shall have completed our next fundraiser. The Sponsored Hill Climb – to Rodney’s Pillar on 30th July; A report in our next newsletter – BUT – if you have not sponsored anyone we would be grateful for any gifts to boost the monies – Many thanks.- - and if you have sponsored please give the youngsters your promised cash!
If you will be going in to year 6 in September – you are welcome to join activities now. Of course -Any new members welcome at any of our meetings.
Treasure hunt; This has been devised by the youngsters and takes you around the perimeter of the churchyard. 24 clues – at a £1.00 a time. Forms are in Sylvia’s gift shop, Lychgate café, the Spar, church and the Lion have offered to keep some too. The hunt has to be completed by 11th September – so choose a nice day and have a stroll.
Later in the year more events and another competition – including Café carols – on Sunday 11th December – which was well attended and enjoyed last year – please come again!
On a quiet note – we were sad to lose young Christopher from our Little saints. His passing will be a great loss to us all. He loved to hear the noise especially any music – and always went home with some crafted goods. We offer our sympathy and prayers to the Jerman family at this time. [Contact: Esther - 01686 625559 ] Refail Presbyterian Chapel
Minister Rev. Dr. D. Stirling Services every Sunday at 10am. unless otherwise stated.
August 7th Joint Pastorate Communion Service at Refail 10.30am. 14th Mr. G. Smith 21st Mr. D.Burnside 28th Mr. N. James Sept. 4th Joint Pastorate Communion Service at Montgomery 10.30am.
Date for your Diary. Sunday 25th September Harvest Thanksgiving at 11am. followed by lunch in Assembly room. Coffee is served in the assembly room after the service the 4th Sunday in the month. Bridge Club every Friday at 7.30pm. Knitting Club 2nd Tuesday of the month. Contact Jennie 01686 941813. The assembly rooms are available for hire. Contact Hans 01686 640648.
Pentre Llifior Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Minister: Rev. Sue Lawler, WELSHPOOL (01938 552794) Services: 2.30pm Sundays.
August 7th All-Age Cell Group 14th Rev. Sue Lawler – HOLY COMMUNION Service 21st All-Age Cell Group 28th Terry Jobling, Welshpool
Please note this 18th Cent. Methodist Heritage Site continues to be open on weekdays (Wednesday & Thursdays 2 – 4pm) for individuals and visiting groups throughout August & September. We are also OPEN on request at any time (Contact Andrew Mathieson – tel: 01938 555376) and for 'Bacon Buddies' on Saturday 13th August (10.30 – 12 noon). Andrew Mathieson ST JOHN’S MISSION CHURCH, FRON Fron 120 Club JULY 2016 Winners are:-
First Prize £10.00 No 52 Catrin Smith Newtown Second Prize £10.00 No 114 Barbara Evans Berriew Third Prize £5.00 No 23 Shirley Morris Dolfor
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BERRIEW BRASS BAND
I have just found a copy of a Solo Cornet March Book for BERRIEW BRASS BAND. Does anyone know anything about Berriew Brass Band please? I would be most interested to hear any details about it! Helen Bennett 01686 668 446 Email [email protected] Berriew Mothers’ Union Branch leader, Iris Tombs, welcomed everyone to our June meeting. She conducted a short service and prayers and then discussed the business for the month. A coffee morning for the Deanery Mothers’ Union was held in the Church House, Welshpool on Saturday 16th July with Joyce and Iris represented Berriew and the event raised £281:70. The summer outing is arranged for Wednesday 27th of July visiting Derwen Garden centre, Guilsfield, to view the plants with tea afterwards in the Restaurant. Iris and Joyce hope everyone will attend and have a pleasant afternoon. Iris introduced the speaker who was Mary Oldham, an authority on Margaret and Gwendoline Davies of Gregynog. She gave a fascinating talk and explained their early life and how they acquired such a wonderful collection of paintings which they eventually gave to the Welsh nation. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed such an interesting talk and hope Mary will return soon for the next instalment! She was thanked by Joyce Harrison. September 28th we welcome Rev’d Alex Mayes to talk to our Group and then in October Sue Blower the Montgomery Town Crier joins us. Everyone is very welcome to come along- give Mothers’ Union a try! Ann Dixon
Berriew W.I. July Meeting For our July meeting everyone gathered in the village for a trip to Newadd Fach Baconry. There we were met by the owner who gave us a tour of the pens and we saw piglets of varying ages. We then went to the processing room to see where all the bacon, gammon, fresh pork and sausages are prepared. As tea was served everyone had a chance to taste the delicious samples which ranged from sausage and bacon wraps, dragon wraps, lemon and chilli hamburgers, and apricot tenderloin to name a few! We ended the evening with a sample of Hog Roast. Everyone agreed it had been an interesting evening and Catriona gave a vote of thanks. Next month, Wednesday August 3rd, we pay a visit to our local blacksmith William O’Brien at 6p.m.please meet at his Smithy - partners and friends welcome. Afterwards we have a meal at 7.30p.m. in The Talbot. On Wednesday 7th September Dr. David Donaldson will talk on ‘Poisons of a Botanical Nature’ We return to the Community Centre for this meeting beginning at 7.15p.m.Anyone who would like to enter the Croquet competition on 14th Sept at Cefn Coch please let Sue (640977) know. Remember to visit the W.I. stall at the Show this year and see a wonderful array of photos celebrating our 90 years. Have a lovely summer!
Ann Dixon
CARRY ON THE FUN AFTER THE SHOW AT THE
TALBOT BERRIEW FROM 5PM TILL LATE ON 27TH AUGUST YOU ARE INVITED TO OUR STREET PARTY BBQ, ENTERTAINMENT FROM DAI ROBS, DISCO, BOUNCY CASTLE AND LOTS MORE ------THE ROAD OUTSIDE THE HOTEL WILL BE CLOSED FROM 3PM
SEVERNSIDE PAINTING GROUP BERRIEW, POWYS
ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION
We are holding our Annual Art Exhibition on th th Saturday 6 August and Sunday 7 August in the Old School Room, Berriew from 10am to 4pm. Come along and see original works of art by our members. A chance to buy or just browse. Refreshments will be served. More information from Marilyn Booth Tel: 01938 500409.
PLUSH NIGHT AT THE ANDREW LOGAN MUSEUM ****Friday 19 August 2016**** THE ROY SAINSBURY ‘PLUSH JAZZ’ TRIO
Globally renowned guitarist Roy Sainsbury’s Plush Jazz Trio bring the summer season of jazz at the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture in Berriew to a close on Friday 19 August.
‘Roy Sainsbury is a superb world class guitarist, but more than this, he is a musician, he creates mu- sic … that often touches you with its beauty’ wrote Allen Johnson Jnr of Just Jazz Guitar USA.
Roy, joined by Charlie Wright on Tenor Sax and Simon Tebb on Double Bass, will use musical ar- rangements and variations on the classics of the great singers (Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Holliday, Tony Ben- nett for example), whilst respecting the melodies. The museum is thrilled to present the dextrous gui- tarist who has featured on Humphrey Lyttleton’s Jazz Notes and played with Scott Hamilton, Peanuts Hucko, Tommy White and Don Lusher, as well as Digby Fairweather and Alan Barnes.
Roy Sainsbury’s Plush Jazz Trio will play shortly after doors open at 8pm. Tickets are £15, and can be bought from the museum, Andrew Logan website (http://andrew- logan.myshopify.com/collections/tickets-for-events), or in person at R H Bunners, Montgomery.
The Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture opened in Berriew in 1991 and celebrates an auspicious 25 year Silver anniversary in 2016. The museum is open 12 – 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays throughout June, July, August and September and by arrangement. Entry is only £3.00 (concs £1.50). Family tickets available. For more information contact the Museum direct on 01686 640 689.
For more information or tickets contact Anne-Marie Pope on 07813 885 906 or the Museum direct on 01686 640 689, [email protected]
NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN BERRIEW BOWLING CLUB AS A PLAYER OR SOCIAL MEMBER YOU ARE WELCOME, ALL AGES, ANY GENDER. PLEASE CONTACT MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY JANET THOMAS ON 01686 640680 OR [email protected] who will be pleased to provide you with further details and an application form. CLUB COMPETITIONS IN AUGUST IF YOU WANT TO PLAY IN ANY OF THESE COMPETITIONS, REMEMBER TO ADD YOUR NAME TO THE COMPETITION LIST ON THE CLUB NOTICEBOARD 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE COMPETITION DATE SUNDAY 14TH AUGUST – JACK ELLIS SINGLES SUNDAY 28TH AUGUST – LADIES SINGLES HIRE OUR CLUBHOUSE THE CLUBHOUSE IS AVAILABLE FOR HIRE FOR WEDDINGS, CHRISTENINGS, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, FUNERAL TEAS AND MEETINGS ETC… FOR MORE DETAILS CONTACT SUE REES ON 01686 640418. PETE JACKSON – PUBLICITY OFFICER – 01686 640436 – [email protected]
BERRIEW NEWSLETTER
Chairman/Editor: Val Wallis
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It’s Olympic time At St Beuno’s
We invite you to join us for our 4th Birthday as we celebrate in our own Olympics.
There will be running, jumping, throwing. all sorts of competitions……… maybe a medal or two! and………………perhaps some quieter moments to try some craft.
***Wednesday 31st August is the day*** 10.00am – 3.00pm is the time in the Old School and out.
You need to bring a packed lunch, flat shoes and a sweater in case it’s not so warm outside.
NB – change of date! [was to be 1st Sept!!]
Get connected Many of us rely on the internet for business, social and household activities such as banking, shopping and ordering prescriptions. We’re also using the internet to download or stream music, tv programmes and films with services such as BBC iPlayer, Amazon Prime and Spotify increasingly popular.
The Berriew Community Council is taking a special interest in the rollout of Superfast Cymru, and although we have no power on the subject, we can influence, inform and involve. In connection with this, The Council and some members of the public recently heard a presentation by Martin Jones who is the BT Superfast Cymru Programme Manager. Martin informed the meeting of the current status of the rollout and was challenged by those present with regard to those premises currently not able to access superfast speeds. The main points were as follows:
BT’s ‘completion figures’ for Superfast Cymru are based on those properties which CAN access speeds in excess of 24 Mbps not those who DO! At the moment, 488 properties served from the Berriew exchange can access these speeds directly from the green roadside cabinet. However, only a very small number of people have signed up. It’s possible that users believe they will receive the higher speeds automatically whereas in fact they have to ‘place an order’. Search for the website ‘Sam Knows’ for more information. We will get more attention from BT to complete the rollout if more properties subscribe to a superfast service. Some outlying properties will not be able to get the faster service from the green cabinet and will have to wait for BT to provide fibre optic cable directly to their premises. Some such properties have already been identified. Some properties may not have the capability to access faster speeds at all, and this is of particular concern in our area. Search for Welsh Government Superfast Broadband to check current availability for your phone number.
The Community Council would like to monitor the rollout of Superfast Broadband from the Berriew Exchange, and in particular be able to present to BT the concerns of outlying communities or premises that are being left out. People affected in this way should contact the Council by sending an email to [email protected], stating their name, phone number and current internet speed along with a note of any communication with BT. (Ask a friend or relative to do this for you if you cannot access the internet at all!) We will compile this information and present it to BT in the coming months.
Minutes of the Open Meeting with Martin Jones have been published by the Council.
Phil Bettley, Berriew Community Council Member
GREGYNOG GARDEN PARTY IN SUPPORT OF THE WELSH HISTORIC GARDENS TRUST th Bank Holiday Monday 29 August, 2.30 – 5pm
Enjoy admission to our Grade 1 listed gardens today in support of WHGT.
Wander around the gardens – don’t forget the Dell area and (if its dry) take the circular walk around the lily pond. Take the opportunity then to come into the Hall to browse an exhibition of photographs of the garden in years gone by. Enjoy a cream tea served in the beautiful wood panelled Blayney Room while listening to the piano being played in the Music Room!
Advance booking is recommended please (01686 650224). An all inclusive ticket is £8/person.
A lovely afternoon – come rain or shine!!
Gregynog, Tregynon, Nr Newtown, Powys SY16 3PW www.gregynog.wales.ac.uk 01686 650625
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BERRIEW’S CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS
If you represent one of Berriew’s clubs, associations or organisations etc… that hasn’t already come on board, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to tell you all about it.
ADVERTISING
We want to encourage more businesses to advertise on www.berriew.com and for only £25.00 for 12 months advertising, you can’t go wrong. Please contact Pete Jackson on 01686 640436 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss your requirements.
The Berriew Community Website has been created with the assistance of grant funding from Powys Connections and is supported by the Berriew Community Council. Pete Jackson – 01686 640436 – [email protected] Hazel Wilson – 01686 668868 – [email protected] Andy Kirkwood – 01686 640710 – [email protected] Jan Lawrence – [email protected]
Cheers, Pete Jackson, Chairman.
Berriew Knitting Club.
We meet informally every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm – 8pm, where we help each other with knitting and crochet projects. We also support various charities. If you have never knitted or purled a row before or held a crochet hook and would like to learn, or if you are an experienced knitter and would like to help others learn, or need help with a pattern or just want to knit and chat please come along one Tuesday evening and join our friendly group. On-going projects include knitting mice for the Children's ward at Birmingham hospital, teddy bears for Berriew Church, and knitted or crocheted tulips for the Children with M.E. Society. All patterns available from the club. The next meeting is on Tuesday August 9th when we will meet in the Lion, Berriew. Come and join us for coffee and cake. Contact Jennie 01686 941813. Email: [email protected]. Jennie Campbell
Thank you
The family of Rita Evans would like to thank all her friends and neighbours for their constant care and kindness to her. It was very much appreciated by us all. Thank you. Joyce Andrew.
Note from the Treasurer
The committee is always grateful for all donations and we hope to use them efficiently and economically to keep up the news service to Berriew. Thank you to Mrs. Cadwallader, Mr. Kirkwood and Mr. & Mrs. Rees for their donations. Advertisers – To all advertisers who have renewed – thank you for your continued support. To the advertisers who are not renewing – thank you for your support in the past. Mrs. P. Hall/ Treasurer
NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME LOCAL GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY
With your help last year The National Gardens Scheme donated over £2.6 million pounds to Marie Curie, Macmillan, Help the Hospices and other caring charities of which over £17,000 was raised here in North Powys. We have five new gardens opening for the first time in July - do come and visit one of our beautiful gardens, you will have a wonderful afternoon with delicious tea and cakes and your admission ticket will have helped the cancer caring charities. Our guest charity this year is the MS Society We also have a number of gardens that open for private visits for groups of friends or societies so why not arrange a private visit. Discover more at www.ngs.org.uk or pick up our 2016 Powys leaflet at The Lychgate. We are now looking for new gardens of quality and interest to open for us next year: do give me a ring if you think you might be interested in helping us raise money for our charities. Thank you. Susan Paynton County Organiser 01686 650531
Sunday 31 July and Monday 1 August 11-4.30pm
Garthmyl Hall, Garthmyl, SY15 6RS
Grade ll listed Georgian manor house (partially open) surrounded by 5 acres of grounds currently under restoration. Over 100 metres newly planted herbaceous borders, 1 acre walled garden, fountain, 3 magnificent Cedar of Lebanon, giant redwood. Teas served in the drawing room
Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August 2-5pm
Fraithwen, Tregynon SY16 3EW. Adm £3.50 chd free
1½ acre established garden with herbaceous borders, rockeries and ponds. Planted with rare plants for yr-round interest. Plants in flower every day of the year: spring bulbs and alpines, alstroemeria collection, lilies in garden not pots, vegetable plot and newly refurbished pool. Partial wheelchair access. Some steps, gravel and slopes. Wheelchair access, dogs allowed, plants for sale refreshments Featured in Welsh Country Magazine
Sunday 7 August 11-4.30pm
The Old Coach House Aberangell, Machynlleth SY20 9AB £2.50 chd free Small, cottage style garden haven for birds and pollinating insects. Narrow paths flower beds, a mini meadow and little pond. Informal planting with secluded sitting areas allow the visitor to relax and enjoy views down to the R Dyfi. Refreshments.Plants for sale
Pen Pentre, Aberangell, Machynlleth SY20 9ND £2.50 chd free Delightful cottage garden around the old disused Aberangell railway station many historical artefacts from the station and neighbouring slate tramway. The garden is on various levels, using the old station platform and railway line and also has the mighty R Dovey as one of its borders. Unsuitable for the less mobile. Refreshments
Saturday 13 August 10-4pm
Ponthafren, Long Bridge Street, Newtown SY16 2DY Adm by donation Ponthafren is a registered charity for people with mental health issues or those that feel lonely or isolated. We have an open door policy so everyone is welcome. Our beautiful community garden is on the banks of the R Severn. Sensory garden with long grasses, herbs, scented plants and shrubs. Productive vegetable plot. Our gardens are run and maintained totally by volunteers. Seating areas positioned around the garden so you can sit and enjoy the views. Featured on BBC Glorious Gardens from Above and visited by Nick Clegg and Jane Dodd. Some of the garden is accessible to wheelchairs. Plants for sale. Refreshments
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 August 2-5.30 pm
1 Ystrad House 1 Church Road, Knighton LD7 1EB Adm £3.50, chd free An unsuspected town garden hidden behind Ystrad House, a Regency villa of earlier origins. Developed over the last 10yrs with an emphasis on tranquility and timelessness: having broad lawns and wide borders, mature trees and more intimate features adding interest and surprise. The formal areas merge with wooded glades leading to a riverside walk alongside the Teme. Featured in Mid Wales Journal, Hereford Times and Ludlow Advertiser. Lawns and gravelled paths mostly flat except access to riverside walk. Home-made teas.
Sunday 14 August 2-5.30pm
Rose Cottage, Cloddiau, Welshpool SY21 9JE. Adm £4 chd free Visits also by arrangement in August 01938 553723 S facing 1 acre garden set in wooded valley, small stream meanders through site, dammed to form pools teeming with wildlife. Stylish summerhouse at pool edge, elegant fruit cage, rustic archways, bespoke chicken hut all add extra interest to informal ribbon borders, raised beds, vegetable plots and cutting garden. Wheelchair access to most of garden with help. No access to WC. Home made teas and plants for sale
Wednesday 24 August 10.30-4.30pm
Grandma's Garden, Dolguog Estates, Felingerrig, Machynlleth SY20 8UJ. Adm £4, chd free. Inspiration for the senses, unique, fascinating, educational and fun. Strategic seating, continuous new attractions, wildlife abundant, 9 acres of peace. Sculptures, poetry arboretum. Seven sensory gardens, wildlife pond, riverside boardwalk, stone circle, labyrinth. Plas Dolguog Hotel is the admission point serving light refreshments inside and out on patio overlooking gardens.
Sunday 28 August 2-5pm
Cwm-Weeg, Dolfor, Newtown SY16 4ATAdm £4, chd free 2½ acre garden set within 24 acres of wildflower meadows and bluebell woodland with stream centred around C15 farmhouse (open by prior arrangement). Formal garden in English landscape tradition with vistas, grottos, sculptures, lawns and extensive borders terraced with stone walls. Translates older garden vocabulary into an innovative C21 concept. Under cover area for refreshments if wet. House open by arrangement. Featured in a number of TV programmes. Partial wheelchair access. . Home- made teas
Editor's Postscript.
Here we are – August already and the month of Berriew Show. Good luck to everyone entering any of the competitions and classes and lets hope we have a lovely sunny day. Fingers crossed!! The closing date for the September Newsletter is Wednesday 24th August. As usual my thanks to everybody who has given their time to help in the production and distribution of this Newsletter. Please note – all articles and correspondence left in the Newsletter Post Box must include a name and address and/or telephone number. Anonymous items will not be published. Val Wallis/Editor 01686 641875 Email: [email protected]
The Tom Cat Spot
Did you enjoy the mini heatwave in the middle of the month. It was very hot and humid, but the weeds kept growing. It was almost like going back 40 years to the summer of 1976,when it was very hot for a sustained period. The River Rhiew almost dried up and I remember helping the river bailiff transfer fish from stagnant pools, which the Rhiew had become, to the Severn River, not much more than a trickle itself. Good old 'Slippy' – none other than Mr. Eric Jones, Brynfa. A star in his own right. Well done Frances Hughes – first to name him correctly. Berriew show this month. Lots to prepare and enjoy. There are the usual classes and a few new ones for the budding cooks out there. Always a good day and I have said it before and I will say it again, we are fortunate to have a good team who organise and work hard to make the show the success it is. So to this months poser --- well there won't be one. I've enjoyed my little spot in the Newsletter, but it's now time to pass the pen and paper to someone else for their observations. Thank you to those of you who have shouted out answers to me. I thought my identity was a secret!!! Yeah for sure. As always keep smiling. Tom Cat signing off.
A big thank you to Tom Cat for his contributions over the past years. If there is anybody out there who would like to pick up the pen and paper for a similar slot then please contact me. Val Wallis/Editor
Diary of Events
Sat/Sun August 6/7th Severnside Art Exhibition, Old School, Berriew
Tuesday August 9th Berriew Knitting Club Friday August 19th Jazz at the Andrew Logan Museum Wednesday August 24th Closing date for the September Newsletter Saturday August 27th Berriew Show Wednesday August 31st Little Saints Olympics. Sunday Sept. 4th Berriew Recreation Assoc. Fun Day & Fundraiser Wednesday Sept. 7th Berriew W.I. meeting 7.15pm. Thursday Sept. 8th Berriew Community Council Meeting 7.30pm Sunday Sept. 25th Forden Vintage and Classic Bike Show Every Friday Bridge Club at the Refail 7.30pm.
Advanced Notice of Planned Events (to avoid double bookings).
Newsletter Fundraiser Saturday April 22nd 2017, Berriew Community Centre, 10-12 noon. Contact – Val Wallis 01686 641875.