Don Llewellyn Photograph Competition At the beginning of January, the Admin of the Pentyrch Community Page on Facebook ran a second photo competition to replace the Group photograph on the Community page and the Pentyrch and Creigiau Hub page. We had some beautiful pictures of the village and surrounding countryside entered by children and adults. The competition was open for a week and was voted on by points awarded for the number of likes and hearts. It was quite close between most popular pictures, but the eventual winner was Richard Lloyd with his picture “Top of the Garth – Perfect Sunrise. This is now the Group Picture on the Community Page. Second place went to Craig Macdonald with his picture “The Garth – Frosty Heart”, which is now the Group Picture on the Hub page.

It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing recently of Don Llewellyn and our condolences go to his wife Avril and his children Ceri and Gwynfor. Don has been a great friend to the Community Council over many years. He was always the one to whom the Council would turn with any matters of History. He regularly contributed to the Community Link and it was Don who wrote almost all of the Centenary Link we published to mark the 100 years of the Council as well as providing nearly all the photos. The museum in our offices was inspired by Don. Last year the Council were delighted to confer him as an Honorary Freeman of Pentyrch. All the photographs that were entered can be viewed on Don will be missed by our staff and Councillors who Pentyrch Community Page by clicking on the magnifying always welcomed his visits to the Council office. There glass at the top and entering #photocomp. are several tributes to Don elsewhere in this issue from The competition led me to the idea of producing a organisations that he worked with over many years. He Charity Community Calendar to raise much needed will certainly be sadly missed. Helena Fox for PCC funds for our wonderful Primary School and for P.A.R.C (Pentyrch Active Recreation Committee) which raises Tristwch mawr a ddysgon ni am farwolaeth Don Llewellyn funds to equip the Memorial Park. yn ddiweddar ac mae ein cydymdeimlad yn mynd at ei The photos for the calendar would again be picked wraig Avril a'i blant Ceri a Gwynfor. through competition on the Community Page. Mae Don wedi bod yn ffrind mawr i'r Cyngor Cymuned Full details are still to be finalised. Denise Probert dros flynyddoedd lawer. Ef bob amser oedd yr un y byddai'r Cyngor yn troi ati gydag unrhyw faterion Hanes. Cyfrannodd yn rheolaidd at y Cyswllt Cymunedol a Don a ysgrifennodd bron pob un o'r Cyswllt Canmlwyddiant a gyhoeddwyd gennym i nodi 100 mlynedd y Cyngor yn ogystal â darparu bron pob un o'r lluniau. Cafodd yr amgueddfa yn ein swyddfeydd ei hysbrydoli gan Don. Roedd y Cyngor yn falch o'i roi fel Rhyddfreiniwr Anrhydeddus Pentyrch Bydd ein staff a'n Cynghorwyr yn colli Don a oedd bob amser yn croesawu ei ymweliadau â swyddfa'r Cyngor. Mae sawl teyrnged i Don mewn mannau eraill yn y rhifyn hwn gan sefydliadau y bu'n gweithio gyda nhw dros nifer o flynyddoedd. Yn sicr , fe'i collir yn anffodus What we find underneath a snowman 1 Council Meetings PENTYRCH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Due to Covid-19, PCC now holds CYNGOR CYMUNED PENTYRCH meetings online via Microsoft 1 Penuel Road Pentyrch Cardiff CF15 9LJ Teams. Meetings will be held under  - 029 2089 1417  - [email protected] the following Welsh Statutory Instrument: The Local Authorities (Coronavirus)(Meetings)(Wales) Community Councillors Cynghorwyr Cymuned Regulations 2020. The requirement Mrs Helena Fox Clerk to the Council for the press and public to be Creigiau present is temporarily suspended. Cllr Stuart Thomas 10 Parc y Felin 2089 1812 [email protected] This is completely new territory for Cllr Wynford Ellis Owen 10 Queen Charlotte Dr 2089 2323 [email protected] town and community councils but Cllr Mike Sherwood 28 Maes Y Nant 2089 0055 [email protected] we will do our best to keep the Cllr Jena Quilter 31 Parc y Felin 2089 1417 [email protected] business of representing our Cllr Amanda Thorpe 2 The Terrace, 07968705309 [email protected] communities functioning as best we can in these extraordinary times. Pentyrch Emergency procedures are in place Cllr John Harrison 26 Bronhaul 2089 1296 [email protected] as set out in the March 16 Minutes. Cllr Sara Pickard 5 Bryn yr Eglwys 2089 2124 [email protected] Pentyrch Community Council holds Cllr Simon Roberts 18 Troed y Garth, 2089 1417 [email protected] its main meetings on the 3rd Cllr Karen Thomas Braeside, Pen y Waun, 2089 1417 [email protected] Monday of every month except Cllr Ian Jones 7 Bronllwyn, 07946834735 [email protected] August. . Cllr Gary Dixon 3 Clos Goch, 07774244835 [email protected] Cyfarfodydd y Cyngor Gwaelod y Garth Cllr Sandie Rosser Brynteg Main Road 2081 1811 [email protected] Cllr Teresa Fillipponi 13 Heol Gam, 2089 1417 [email protected]

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2 3&&+එඏඐඔඑඏඐගඛ ) කඍඍඟ඗ඕඍඖඉඖඌ)කඍඍඕඍඖ඗ඎ &඗ඝඖඋඑඔඔ඗කඛ¶5ඍ඘඗කගඛ We hope you all had a very Happy 3ඍඖගඡකඋඐ Cllr Sandie Rosser, Gwaelod y Christmas despite all the restriction PCC has the power to admit local Garth Ward, would like to say a big on who we could spend time with. residents to be Honorary Freewomen thank you to all the Gwaelod We continue to send you our best or Freemen of Pentyrch. This is under Villagers who contributed to the "Tin the Location Government Act 1972, wishes during this very difficult time. on a wall" initiative for the Trussell Section 249. The honour is a way of Trust food bank on December It looks as though we will all be living paying tribute to those who have 8th.With very little notice and with various levels of restrictions into rendered eminent service to our publicity a magnificent amount was the spring, at least. So, the usual community and confers no material collected, which was much wishes for a Happy New Year seem honour or special privilege. It is purely appreciated. Together with both rather strange to say and yet and simply for merit. Pentyrch, 1,942 various item of tins, more important than ever. Let’s We are delighted to list here the first packets and bottles were donated. hope for a happy and healthy 2021. recipients of this honour: Special thanks must go to the We are doing our best to let you Don Llewellyn of Pentyrch for his Gwaelod Inn for taking in know when we hear anything official lifetime of service to Pentyrch, its contributions; Ann Gray and Lindsey that affects our local area. For those History Society and friend to PCC Patmore for going around the village of you who can, please keep an eye and its museum and collecting from "the walls". [The Tin on the Wall initiative is a on our Facebook page and our Christine Priday of Pentyrch for her website www.pentyrch.cc where way for people to make donations to service to PCC and as County and their local food bank by leaving tins there are links to Cardiff and Welsh District Councillor, Pentyrch Village and packages on their garden wall Government websites that are Hall and many other local for safe collection by local regular updated. community groups volunteers] We continue to hold all our meetings Penri Williams of Pentyrch for his online via Microsoft Teams and you service to PCC and County will find a login link at the bottom of Councillor, promoting the Welsh each agenda should you wish to join language and many local community us. You are welcome. groups The office staff continue to work from Doug Castle of Gwaelod y Garth for home and while the office is closed to his work on the Lan Memorial and the public we are sorry that the library Christmas volunteering with local has to remain closed. We are keeping children up the supply of recycling and food Cllr Sandie Rosser has worked with waste bags at the office. Brynmor Jones of Creigiau for his Cardiff Council to replace a lost service to PCC,a founding member plaque on a bench that I would like to thank our staff for all of Creigiau Neighbourhood Watch commemorates the life of a previous they have done to keep looking after and the poppy collection for the Clerk to Pentyrch Community the community as best they can in Royal British Legion Council: Will George. Mr George these difficult times. was Clerk to what was then called All recipients were notified of this PCC is continuing to work to establish Pentyrch Parish Council from 1952 award in November. We will present a Youth Council to give our young to 1976. The bench is on the zigzag actual awards when we can all meet residents an opportunity to participate path in Gwaelod and now has a again. Sadly, Don Llewellyln’s will shiny new plaque. Thanks also go and make their views known. be presented in memorium but he to Timpsons who made the plaque However, this has been held up by the knew of and was delighted by being and, because of a few glitches, latest lockdown restrictions but we will made a Freeman of Pentyrch. keep moving forward as best we can. kindly made no charge.

) ඉඑකඕඍඉඌ඗ඟ 3&&1඗ගඑඋඍඊ඗ඉකඌඛ ) ඉඋඍඊ඗඗ඓ PCC leases Fairmeadow, Pentyrch You will have seen that some new Rather than friend requests we ask from Cardiff on a 999 year lease that PCC noticeboards are up and there you to please like/follow our Facebook started back in 1996 when PCC are some more to go. We need page to stay connected. We aim to signed with what was then Taff Ely planning consent for one in Capel provide residents with various useful, Borough Council. A number of Llanilltern. important information. Whilst the people have asked us about using A number of you have contacted opening hours are Monday - Friday, the field for growing projects like PCC about the fact that the PCC 9.00pm -1.00pm allotments or a community orchard. name on the header was in English Please note that due to the The lease allows the land to be used only. This was an error when placing current restrictuions we are working for recreational purposes and we are the order. We regret this mistake. As from home. If you require a discussing with Cardiff whether and soon as this was drawn to our response during these office hours how we can get consent to use it for attention we made arrangements to please email [email protected] the kinds of projects you have obtain bilingual headers although and/or [email protected]. or phone suggested. Once this is sorted out the replacements have been 029 20891417 (messages are we will be contacting you for more delayed because of the pandemic picked up every Friday a.m.) specific suggestions on what you lockdowns. The new headers should You can also visit our website for up-to would like to do and see there. be in place very shortly. -date information www.pentyrch.cc 3 7ඐඍ* ඉකගඐ 3&&&඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ6ඝ඘඘඗කග) ඝඖඌ &කඍඑඏඑඉඝ5 ඍඋකඍඉගඑ඗ඖ$ කඍඉ PCC owns much, but not all, of the Each year PCC sets money aside / ඍඉඛඍඊඍගඟඍඍඖ3&&຺&5 &( + & Garth. Ownership of other parts of it for grants to our community. The After a long negotiation a lease can be complicated to establish with sums are not large but they help the between PCC and the Creigiau some owned by Natural Resources local groups and organizations who Recreation Charity/Elusen Hamdden Wales and some in private apply successfully. Creigiau was signed on Christmas ownership. During 2020 there were projects that Eve 2020. During 2020 many more people we could not carry out because of PCC own the freehold of the Rec were walking in the community with Covid-19 and many of you were and the allotments beyond it. many of you going up onto the Garth unable to do the things you had CRAMC originally approached PCC to enjoy the spectacular views. planned too. So PCC decided to set for a lease so that it could apply for We are delighted that so many up a Community Support Fund to large grants to make significant people are enjoying the outdoors but bring together unspent money from upgrades and improvements to the it does stress the environment, our projects together with money site and its facilities. When we all footpaths, gates and styles. This added in the budget for 2021-2022. looked into this it became clear that has not been helped by cyclists, As things stand now, we have CRAMC didn’t have the legal horses and motorbikes straying off £4,800 in this Fund. Once the standing to sign a lease and this led their designated routes. accounts are completed after March to the setting up of a new charity: Much of the Garth is Common Land 31 and we can see where the CRC/EHC. Many of the original with farm animals allowed to graze. Council stands financially we hope CRAMC team are now Trustees of It is also home to our local wildlife. to move more money into this Fund. the new charity. All this took some Dogs are welcome but should be Once we know how much money time and PCC had to be assured kept on leads to prevent them from there is we will let you know the that the new charity would be chasing sheep and other livestock. application process but if you would financially viable and able to meet This is always dangerous for the like to send us a general expression the obligations of a lease. We also sheep and, potentially, for the dogs. of interest in the meantime we will had the slight complication that the When sheep are in lamb there is a be happy to keep a note of it. Rec had been registered as a Field serious risk of the lambs aborting. Projects should improve the in Trust in 2012 which means that This is a terrible waste of life and a wellbeing, environment, society or PCC, and now the charity, must serious financial loss for the farmer. culture of our community. They ensure that it is only used for the There are legal consequences for should benefit members of the public benefit as a public playing dog owners. Under the Dogs community, not individuals. field and recreation ground. (Protection of Livestock) Act 1953, if A stalwart group of people made this a dog worries sheep on agricultural happen including members of land, the person in charge of the dog &ඍඖඛඝඛ CRAMC, CRC/EHC and PCC. We is guilty of an offence. The Act 6ඝඖඌඉඡ0 ඉකඋඐ look forward to seeing the changes considers sheep worrying to include The Census takes place every 10 attacking sheep, chasing them in a this will bring. At it’s last meeting years and the next one takes place PCC were pleased to confirm a way that may cause injury, suffering, on March 21. You will see more grant of £3,500 to help get the abortion or loss of produce. If your information on this elsewhere in this dog worries livestock you may end issue. PCC are helping by already charity off to a good start. up being sued for compensation posting information on Facebook. and, in some circumstances, We will all be sent information to our farmers are legally entitled to shoot homes by the Office for National 3&&: ඗කඓඑඖඏ* ක඗ඝ඘ඛ dogs if they are endangering their Statistics Census team and you will PCC has set up several working sheep. be able to submit your information groups recently. These are informal While there have long been signs using the form or online. groups made up of PCC Members explaining the rules of using the All kinds of organisations, from local and local people with a particular Garth, we are going to install new authorities to charities, use the interest and knowledge in the issue. clearer signage. information to help provide the Formal PCC meetings have to meet We are putting together a list of services we all need, including various legal requirements around improvements and repairs that are transport, education and healthcare. when and how they meet which needed on the Garth and welcome Without the Census, it would be constrains community involvement. any suggestions from you. Please much more difficult to do this. The groups we have so far are: email [email protected]. Our The safety of your information is the Youth Council: working to set up a Wellbeing and Climate Change top priority at the Office for National Youth Council with Cardiff. This is Working Group is leading on this. Statistics. No one can identify you in delayed because Cardiff is diverting We will then work with Cardiff the Census statistics the ONS so many of its officers to dealing Council, Natural Resources Wales, publishes. It makes sure they with Covid-19. Cadw and other groups to make the contain none of your personal Wellbeing and Climate Change: this improvements. information. Your Census record is was the first of these groups and kept secure for 100 years and only works to improve our environment. ' ඗ඏ&඗ඖගක඗ඔඛ then can future generations see it. Transport: this is the newest and will Cardiff Council are now to legally By taking part, you’ll be helping be looking at public transport in our seal and implement the Public make sure you and your community communities and other related Spaces Protection Orders in relation get the services needed now and in issues. to dog controls across Cardiff. See the future. If you would like to participate in https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/ For those of you interested in family these groups, particularly if you have resident/Leisure-parks-and-culture/ history, the 1921 Census information expertise in any of the areas, we Public-Spaces-Protection-Orders/ will be published online in January would be delighted to hear from. Pages/default.aspx 2022. Please email [email protected]. 4 7ඡඖඖඝඛඡඔඟඉග&&3 ) කඍඍඟ඗ඕඍඖඉ)කඍඍඕඍඖ඗ $ ඌක඗ඌඌඑඉඌඉඝ&ඡඖඏඐ඗කඟඡක Gobeithiwn y cewch chi i gyd Nadolig %ඍඖගඡකඋඐ Hoffai'r Cynghorydd Sandie Rosser, Hapus iawn er gwaethaf yr holl Mae gan CSP y pwer i dderbyn Ward Gwaelod y Garth, ddiolch yn gyfyngiad ar bwy y gallem dreulio trigolion lleol i fod yn Rhyddfreinwyr fawr i holl Bentrefwyr Gwaelod a amser gyda nhw. Rydym yn parhau i Anrhydeddus Pentyrch. Mae hyn o gyfrannodd at y fenter "Tin on a anfon ein dymuniadau gorau atoch yn dan Ddeddf Llywodraeth Leoli 1972, wall" ar gyfer banc bwyd ystod y cyfnod anodd iawn hwn. Mae'n Adran 249. Mae'r anrhydedd yn Ymddiriedolaeth Trussell ar Ragfyr ymddangos y byddwn i gyd yn byw gyda ffordd o dalu teyrnged i'r rhai sydd 8fed. Gydag ychydig iawn o rybudd gwahanol lefelau o gyfyngiadau i'r wedi rhoi gwasanaeth amlwg i'n a chyhoeddusrwydd casglwyd swm gwanwyn, o leiaf. Felly, mae'r cymuned ac nad yw'n rhoi unrhyw anrhydeddus, a werthfawrogwyd yn dymuniadau arferol ar gyfer Blwyddyn anrhydedd materol na braint fawr. Ynghyd â Phentyrch, Newydd Dda yn ymddangos braidd yn arbennig. Mae'n fater o deilyngdod rhoddwyd 1,942 o eitemau amrywiol rhyfedd i'w dweud ac eto'n bwysicach yn unig ac yn syml. o duniau, pacedi a photeli. Rhaid nag erioed. Gadewch i ni obeithio am Rydym yn falch iawn o restru yma diolch yn arbennig i'r Gwaelod Inn 2021 hapus ac iach. dderbynwyr cyntaf yr anrhydedd am dderbyn cyfraniadau; Ann Gray Rydym yn gwneud ein gorau i roi hon: a Lindsey Patmore am fynd o gwybod i chi pan glywn unrhyw beth amgylch y pentref a chasglu o "y Don Llewellyn o Bentyrch am ei oes swyddogol sy'n effeithio ar ein hardal muriau". o wasanaeth i Bentyrch, ei leol. I'r rheini ohonoch sy'n gallu, Gymdeithas Hanes ac fel ffrind i [Mae menter Tin on the Wall yn cadwch lygad ar ein tudalen Facebook ffordd i bobl wneud rhoddion i'w CSP a'i amgueddfa a'n gwefan.pentyrch.ccmae dolenni i banc bwyd lleol drwy adael tuniau a wefannau Caerdydd a Llywodraeth Christine Priday o Bentyrch am ei phecynnau ar wal eu gardd i'w Cymru sydd wedi'u diweddaru'n gwasanaeth i CSP ac fel casglu'n ddiogel gan wirfoddolwyr rheolaidd. Cynghorydd Sir a Dosbarth, Neuadd lleol] Rydym yn parhau i gynnal ein holl Bentref Pentyrch a llawer o grwpiau gyfarfodydd ar-lein drwy Microsoft cymunedol lleol eraill Teams a byddwch yn dod o hyd i Penri Williams o Bentyrch am ei ddolen mewngofnodi ar waelod pob wasanaeth i CSP a'r Cyngor Sir, yn agenda os hoffech ymuno â ni. Bydd hyrwyddo'r Gymraeg a llawer o croeso i chi. grwpiau cymunedol lleol Mae staff y swyddfa yn parhau i weithio o gartref ac er bod y swyddfa ar gau i'r Doug Castle, Gwaelod y Garth am cyhoedd mae'n ddrwg gennym fod yn ei waith ar Gofeb Lan a gwirfoddoli rhaid i'r llyfrgell aros ar gau. Yr ydym yn Nadolig gyda phlant lleol Mae'r Cynghorydd Sandie Rosser wedi gweithio gyda Chyngor Caer- cadw'r cyflenwad o fagiau ailgylchu a Brynmor Jones o Creigiau am ei dydd i osod plac newydd yn lle yr un gwastraff bwyd yn y swyddfa. wasanaeth i CSP,un o sylfaenwyr coll ar fainc sy'n coffáu bywyd cyn Hoffwn ddiolch i'n staff am y cyfan y Gwarchod Cymdogaeth Creigiau a Glerc Cyngor Cymuned Pentyrch: maent wedi'i wneud i barhau i ofalu chasgliad pabi'r Lleng Brydeinig Will George. Mr George oedd Clerc am y gymuned gystal ag y gallant yn y Frenhinol cyfnod anodd hwn. yr hyn a alwyd bryd hynny yn Mae CSP yn parhau i weithio i sefydlu Hysbyswyd yr holl dderbynwyr am y Gyngor Plwyf Pentyrch rhwng 1952 Cyngor Ieuenctid i roi cyfle i'n trigolion wobr hon a byddwn yn cyflwyno a 1976. Mae'r fainc ar y llwybr igam- ifanc gymryd rhan a mynegi eu barn. dyfarniadau gwirioneddol pan allwn i ogam yn y Gwaelod, ac erbyn hyn Fodd bynnag, mae hyn wedi'i ddal yn gyd gyfarfod eto. Yn anffodus, bydd mae ganddi blac newydd sgleiniog. ôl oherwydd y cyfyngiadau symud Don Llewellyn yn cael ei gyflwyno Diolch hefyd i Timpsons a wnaeth y diweddaraf ond byddwn yn parhau i mewn cof ond roedd yn gwybod am plac ac, oherwydd ychydig o an- symud ymlaen gystal ag y gallwn. ac yn falch iawn o fod yn awsterau, ni wnaethant godi tâl. Rhyddfreiniwr o Bentyrch. ) ඉඑකඕඍඉඌ඗ඟ ) ඉඋඍඊ඗඗ඓ Mae CSP yn prydlesu Fairmeadow, + ඡඛඊඡඛඎඡකඌඌඉඝ&63 Yn hytrach na cheisiadau ffrind Pentyrch o Gaerdydd ar brydles 999 Byddwch wedi gweld bod rhai gofynnwn i chi hoffi/dilyn ein tudalen mlynedd a ddechreuodd yn ôl ym hysbysfyrddau CSP newydd ar ben a Gweplyfr i gadw mewn cysylltiad. 1996 pan lofnododd CSP gyda bod mwy i fynd. Mae angen caniatâd Ein nod yw rhoi gwybodaeth Chyngor Bwrdeistref Taf Ely ar y pryd. cynllunio arnom ar gyfer un yng ddefnyddiol, amrywiol a phwysig i Mae nifer o bobl wedi gofyn i ni am Nghapel Llanilltern. breswylwyr. Er mai'r oriau agor yw ddefnyddio'r cae ar gyfer tyfu Mae nifer ohonoch wedi cysylltu â dydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, 9.00pm - prosiectau fel rhandiroedd neu berllan PCC ynglŷn â'r ffaith bod enw'r PCC 1.00pm Sylwer ein bod yn gweithio o gymunedol. Mae'r brydles yn caniatáu ar y pennill yn Saesneg yn unig. Gwall gartref oherwydd y cyfyngiadau i'r tir gael ei ddefnyddio at ddibenion oedd hyn wrth osod y gorchymyn. Yr presennol. Os oes angen ymateb hamdden ac rydym yn trafod gyda ydym yn gresynu at y camgymeriad arnoch yn ystod yr oriau swyddfa hyn, Chaerdydd a allwn gael caniatâd i'w hwn. Cyn gynted ag y tynnwyd ein anfonwch e-bost [email protected] a/ ddefnyddio ar gyfer y mathau o sylw at hyn, gwnaethom drefniadau i neu [email protected]. neu ffoniwch brosiectau yr ydych wedi'u hawgrymu, gael penawdau dwyieithog er bod y 029 20891417 (cesglir negeseuon bob a sut. Unwaith y bydd hyn wedi'i rhai newydd wedi'u gohirio oherwydd bore Gwener.) Gallwch hefyd ymweld ddatrys, byddwn yn cysylltu â chi am y cyfyngiadau symud pandemig. â'n gwefan i gael y wybodaeth awgrymiadau mwy penodol ar yr hyn Dylai'r penynnau newydd fod ar waith ddiweddaraf: www.pentyrch.cc. yr hoffech ei wneud a'i weld yno. yn fuan iawn. Diolch. 5 $ කඌඉඔ+ ඉඕඌඌඍඖ&කඍඑඏඑඉඝ &ක඗ඖඎඉ&ඡඕ඗කගඐ&ඡඕඝඖඍඌ඗ඔ <* ඉකගඐ 3කඡඌඔඍඛකඐඟඖඏ&63ඉ&5 &( + & CSP Mae CSP yn berchen ar lawer, ond Ar ôl trafodaeth hir llofnodwyd Bob blwyddyn mae CSP yn neilltuo nid y cyfan, o'r Garth. Gall prydles rhwng PCC a'r Elusen arian ar gyfer grantiau i'n cymuned. perchnogaeth rhannau eraill ohono Hamdden Creigiau ar Noswyl Nid yw'r symiau'n fawr ond maent yn fod yn gymhleth i'w sefydlu, gyda Nadolig 2020. helpu'r grwpiau a sefydliadau lleol rhai sy'n eiddo i Cyfoeth Naturiol CSP sy'n berchen ar rydd-ddaliad y sy'n gwneud cais llwyddiannus. Cymru a rhai mewn perchnogaeth Rec a'r rhandiroedd y tu hwnt iddo. Yn ystod 2020 roedd prosiectau na breifat. Cysylltodd CRAMC â PCC yn allem eu cyflawni oherwydd Covid- Yn ystod 2020 roedd llawer mwy o wreiddiol am brydles fel y gallai 19 ac nid oedd llawer ohonoch yn bobl yn cerdded yn y gymuned gyda wneud cais am grantiau mawr i gallu gwneud y pethau yr oeddech llawer ohonoch yn mynd i fyny i'r wneud gwaith uwchraddio a wedi'u cynllunio hefyd. Felly Garth i fwynhau'r golygfeydd gwelliannau sylweddol i'r safle a'i penderfynodd CSP sefydlu Cronfa ysblennydd. gyfleusterau. Pan edrychodd pob un Cymorth Cymunedol i ddwyn ynghyd Rydym wrth ein bodd bod cymaint o ohonom ar hyn, daeth yn amlwg nad arian nas gwariodd o'n prosiectau bobl yn mwynhau'r awyr agored ond oedd gan CRAMC y statws ynghyd ag arian a ychwanegwyd yn mae'n effeithio ar yr amgylchedd, cyfreithiol i lofnodi prydles ac y gyllideb ar gyfer 2021-2022. Fel y llwybrau troed, gatiau ac arddulliau. arweiniodd hyn at sefydlu elusen mae pethau ar hyn o bryd, mae Nid yw beicwyr, ceffylau a beiciau newydd: CRC/EHC. Mae llawer o gennym £4,800 yn y Gronfa hon. modur sy’n crwydro oddi ar eu dîm gwreiddiol CRAMC bellach yn Unwaith y bydd y cyfrifon wedi'u llwybrau dynodedig yn helpu. Ymddiriedolwyr yr elusen newydd. cwblhau ar ôl 31 Mawrth a gallwn Tir Comin yw llawer o'r Garth a Cymerodd hyn i gyd beth amser a weld lle mae'r Cyngor yn sefyll yn chaniateir i anifeiliaid fferm bori. Mae bu'n rhaid i CSP fod yn sicr y ariannol rydym yn gobeithio symud hefyd yn gartref i'n bywyd gwyllt byddai'r elusen newydd yn hyfyw yn mwy o arian i'r Gronfa hon. lleol. Mae croeso i gwn ond dylid eu ariannol ac yn gallu bodloni Unwaith y byddwn yn gwybod faint o cadw ar dennyn i'w hatal rhag mynd rhwymedigaethau prydles. Cawsom arian sydd ar gael, byddwn yn rhoi ar ôl defaid a da byw eraill. Mae hyn hefyd y cymhlethdod bach bod y gwybod i chi am y broses ymgeisio bob amser yn beryglus i'r defaid ac, Rec wedi'i gofrestru fel Maes Mewn ond os hoffech anfon mynegiant o bosibl, i'r cwn. Pan fydd defaid yn Ymddiriedolaeth yn 2012 sy'n golygu cyffredinol o ddiddordeb atom yn y disgwyl wyn bach, mae perygl difrifol bod yn rhaid i CSP, a'r elusen cyfamser byddwn yn hapus i gadw y bydd yr wyn yn erthylu. Mae hwn bellach, sicrhau mai dim ond er nodyn ohono. Dylai prosiectau wella yn wastraff bywyd ofnadwy ac yn budd y cyhoedd y caiff ei ddefnyddio lles, amgylchedd, cymdeithas neu golled ariannol ddifrifol i'r ffermwr. fel maes chwarae cyhoeddus a thir ddiwylliant ein cymuned. Dylent fod Mae canlyniadau cyfreithiol i hamdden. o fudd i aelodau'r gymuned, nid berchnogion cwn. O dan Ddeddf Gwnaeth grŵp stondinau o bobl hyn unigolion. Cwn (Diogelu Da Byw) 1953, os yw ddigwydd gan gynnwys aelodau o ci yn poeni defaid ar dir CRAMC, CRC/EHC a PCC. &ඡඎකඑඎඑඉඌ amaethyddol, mae'r person sy'n Edrychwn ymlaen at weld y ' ඡඌඌ6ඝඔ0 ඉඟකගඐ gyfrifol am y ci yn euog o drosedd. newidiadau a ddaw yn sgil hyn. Yn Mae'r Cyfrifiad yn cael ei gynnal bob Mae'r Ddeddf yn ystyried bod poeni ei gyfarfod diwethaf, roedd CSP yn 10 mlynedd a bydd yr un nesaf yn defaid yn cynnwys ymosod ar falch o gadarnhau grant o £3,500 i cael ei gynnal ar 21 Mawrth. Fe ddefaid, mynd ar eu hôl mewn ffordd helpu i roi cychwyn da i'r elusen. welwch ragor o wybodaeth am hyn a allai achosi anaf, dioddefaint, mewn mannau eraill yn y rhifyn hwn. erthyliad neu golli cynnyrch. Os yw Mae CSP yn helpu drwy bostio eich ci yn poeni da byw efallai y * ඟඍඑගඐඏ඗කඉඝ&63 gwybodaeth ar Facebook yn barod. byddwch yn cael eich erlyn am Mae CSP wedi sefydlu sawl gweithgor Byddwn i gyd yn cael gwybodaeth iawndal ac, mewn rhai yn ddiweddar. Grwpiau anffurfiol yw'r i'w cartrefi gan dîm y Swyddfa amgylchiadau, mae gan ffermwyr rhain sy'n cynnwys Aelodau CSP a Ystadegau Gwladol y Cyfrifiad a hawl gyfreithiol i saethu cwn os phobl leol sydd â diddordeb a byddwch yn gallu cyflwyno eich ydynt yn peryglu eu defaid. gwybodaeth arbennig yn y mater. Mae'n gwybodaeth gan ddefnyddio'r Er bod arwyddion wedi bod ers tro rhaid i gyfarfodydd ffurfiol CSP fodloni ffurflen neu ar-lein. yn esbonio rheolau defnyddio'r gofynion cyfreithiol amrywiol o ran pryd a Mae pob math o sefydliadau, o Garth, rydym yn mynd i osod sut y maent yn cyfarfod rhag cyfyngu ar awdurdodau lleol i elusennau, yn arwyddion cliriach, newydd. gyfranogiad y gymuned. Y grwpiau sydd defnyddio'r wybodaeth i helpu i Rydym yn llunio rhestr o welliannau gennym hyd yma yw: ddarparu'r gwasanaethau sydd eu ac atgyweiriadau sydd eu hangen ar Cyngor Ieuenctid: gweithio i sefydlu hangen arnom i gyd, gan gynnwys y Garth ac yn croesawu unrhyw Cyngor Ieuenctid gyda Chaerdydd. Mae trafnidiaeth, addysg a gofal iechyd. awgrymiadau gennych. Anfonwch e- hyn yn cael ei ohirio oherwydd bod Heb y Cyfrifiad, byddai'n llawer bost [email protected]. Mae ein Caerdydd yn dargyfeirio cymaint o'i anoddach gwneud hyn. Gweithgor Lles a Newid Hinsawdd swyddogion i ddelio â Covid-19. Diogelwch eich gwybodaeth yw prif yn arwain ar hyn. Byddwn wedyn yn Lles a Newid Hinsawdd: dyma'r cyntaf flaenoriaeth y Swyddfa Ystadegau gweithio gyda Chyngor Caerdydd, o'r grwpiau hyn ac mae'n gweithio i wella Gwladol. Ni all unrhyw un eich Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru, Cadw a ein hamgylchedd. Trafnidiaeth: dyma'r adnabod yn ystadegau'r Cyfrifiad y grwpiau eraill i wneud y gwelliannau. diweddaraf a bydd yn edrych ar mae'r Swyddfa Ystadegau Gwladol drafnidiaeth gyhoeddus yn ein yn eu cyhoeddi. Mae'n sicrhau nad helpu i sicrhau eich bod chi a'ch cymunedau a materion cysylltiedig eraill. ydynt yn cynnwys dim o'ch cymuned yn cael y gwasanaethau Os hoffech gymryd rhan yn y grwpiau gwybodaeth bersonol. Cedwir eich sydd eu hangen nawr ac yn y hyn, yn enwedig os oes gennych cofnod Cyfrifiad yn ddiogel am 100 dyfodol. arbenigedd yn unrhyw un o'r meysydd, mlynedd a dim ond wedyn y gall I'r rheini ohonoch sydd â diddordeb byddem yn falch iawn o glywed cenedlaethau'r dyfodol ei weld. yn hanes y teulu, bydd gwybodaeth ganddynt. Anfonwch e-bost Drwy gymryd rhan, byddwch yn Cyfrifiad 1921 yn cael ei chyhoeddi [email protected]. ar-lein ym mis Ionawr 2022. 6 3&&%ඝඌඏඍගඉඖඌ3කඍඋඍ඘ගඎ඗ක-2022 &ඡඔඔඑඌඍඊඉ3කඉඍඛඍ඘ග&63ඉකඏඡඎඍක-2022 Each January, Community and Town Councils have to Bob mis Ionawr, mae'n rhaid i Gynghorau Cymuned a agree a budget for the coming financial year and then set Thref gytuno ar gyllideb ar gyfer y flwyddyn ariannol sydd a Precept. The Precept is the amount of money the i ddod ac yna gosod Praesept. Y Praesept yw'r swm o council requests from its residents via council tax. It is arian y mae'r cyngor yn gofyn amdano gan ei breswylwyr collected for us by Cardiff and paid to PCC in April. We drwy'r dreth gyngor. Fe'i cesglir ar ein rhan gan invest it in the CCLA (Churches, Charities and Local Gaerdydd a'i dalu i CSP ym mis Ebrill. Rydym yn ei Authorities) fund to earn interest and then draw down fuddsoddi yng nghronfa CCLA (Eglwysi, Elusennau ac what we need during the year. Awdurdodau Lleol) i ennill llog ac yna i dynnu i lawr yr We produced an Annual Report for 2019-2020 that set out hyn sydd ei angen arnom yn ystod y flwyddyn. what PCC does, how and why and what value it adds to Gwnaethom gynhyrchu Adroddiad Blynyddol ar gyfer your community. We linked it to the goals of the Well-being 2019-2020 a oedd yn nodi'r hyn y mae CSP yn ei wneud, of Future Generations Act as we are now encouraged to do sut a pham a pha werth y mae'n ei ychwanegu at eich by Welsh Government. For larger councils spending more cymuned. Fe'i cysylltwyd â nodau Deddf Llesiant money than PCC does, the publication of an Annual Report Cenedlaethau'r Dyfodol fel yr ydym bellach yn cael ein becomes a duty. You can find a copy of our Report on the hannog i'w wneud gan Lywodraeth Cymru. I gynghorau PCC website: www.pentyrch.cc mwy sy'n gwario mwy o arian nag y mae CSP yn ei Councillors continue to attend training sessions to help them wneud, mae cyhoeddi Adroddiad Blynyddol yn dod yn keep up to date and widen their knowledge of things like ddyletswydd. Gallwch ddod o hyd i gopi o'n Hadroddiad community engagement, devolution of services, planning, ar wefan CSP:www.pentyrch.cc law, finance, and employment. They now have a good Mae cynghorwyr yn parhau i fynychu sesiynau hyfforddi spread of training modules completed amongst them. They i'w helpu i gael y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf ac ehangu eu are your elected representatives but do not receive a salary gwybodaeth am bethau fel ymgysylltu â'r gymuned, so all the work they do is in their own time. Under the datganoli gwasanaethau, cynllunio, y gyfraith, cyllid a Independent Remuneration Panel for Wales, all Community chyflogaeth. Erbyn hyn mae ganddynt amrywiaeth dda o Council members are entitled to £150/year allowance. They fodiwlau hyfforddi wedi'u cwblhau yn eu plith. Eich can choose not to receive it. cynrychiolwyr etholedig chi ydynt ond nid ydynt yn derbyn After proper consideration and reviewing draft budgets in cyflog felly mae'r holl waith a wnânt yn eu hamser eu the autumn, PCC set the following budget and Precept at hunain. O dan Banel Annibynnol Cymru ar its January 2021 meeting. The budget for 2021-22 is Gydnabyddiaeth Ariannol, mae gan bob aelod o'r Cyngor £198,852 with a Precept of £175,000. This is a very Cymuned hawl i gael lwfans o £150 y flwyddyn. Gallant small decrease per household from last year and below ddewis peidio â'i dderbyn. is a table that shows how your Council Tax will decrease. Ar ôl ystyried ac adolygu cyllidebau drafft yn briodol yn yr You can see a copy of our budget on the Finance page of hydref, gosododd CSP y gyllideb a'r Praesept canlynol yn our website: www.pentyrch.cc ei gyfarfod ym mis Ionawr 2021. Y gyllideb ar gyfer 2021- 22 yw £198,852 gyda Rhagdybir £ £175,000. Mae hwn yn ostyngiad bach iawn fesul cartref o'r llynedd ac isod mae tabl sy'n dangos sut y bydd eich Treth Gyngor yn gostwng. Gallwch weld copi o'n cyllideb ar dudalen Cyllid ein gwefan:www.pentyrch.cc

The latest figures from Cardiff show the number of properties and electors in the PCC area as of January 2021:

Mae'r ffigurau diweddaraf o Gaerdydd yn dangos nifer yr eiddo a'r etholwyr yn ardal CSP o fis Ionawr 2021:

The numbers for Creigiau will change substantially over the next few years as the Persimmon development of 1,500 homes and then the further 650 homes on the Bydd y niferoedd ar gyfer Creigiau yn newid yn sylweddol other side of the A4119 are occupied. Occupations have dros y blynyddoedd nesaf wrth i ddatblygiad Persimmon been significantly slowed by the Covid-19 lockdowns. o 1,500 o gartrefi ac yna'r 650 o gartrefi eraill ar ochr arall We will keep a track of them so that we can calculate the yr A4119 gael eu meddiannu. Mae galwedigaethau wedi effect on the Precept. With more households contributing cael eu arafu'n sylweddol gan gyfyngiadau symud Covid- PCC may be able to stabilize or even reduce household 19. Byddwn yn cadw golwg arnynt fel y gallwn gyfrifo'r contribution without reducing its income. effaith ar y Praesept. Gyda mwy o aelwydydd yn cyfrannu, efallai y bydd PCC yn gallu sefydlogi neu hyd yn oed leihau cyfraniad y cartref heb leihau ei incwm. 7 The Council is consulting on the proposal to implement a traffic management scheme based on the plan shown. Further details about this consultation are available at cardiff.gov.uk/TransportProjects using the 'view consultations' link. Alternatively. Creigiau & Sain Ffagan please e-mail [email protected] or write to Transport Projects, Room 301, County Hall. Cardiff, CF10 4UW to request a paper copy. If you would like to make any comments about this proposal please let us know by 05/03/2021. Heol Creigiau / Tynant Road / Ffordd Caerdydd: Tynnu’r Rhwystrau Culhau'r Ffordd (CO19206) Disgrifiad o Gynnig y Cynllun Mae'r Cyngor yn rhoi gwybod i drigolion am gynlluniau i wneud newidiadau i'r briffordd ar Heol Creigiau, Tynant Road a Ffordd Caerdydd. Mae tair nodwedd culhau'r ffordd ar hyd Heol Creigiau, Tynant Road a Ffordd Caerdydd sy'n lleihau llif traffig dwyffordd i un. Cynigir cael gwared ar y nodweddion hyn a gosod nodweddion arafu traffig gwahanol yno.Gall rhwystrau culhau'r ffordd amharu ar lif traffig, cythruddo gyrwyr, ac achosi oedi i deithiau Creigiau & St Fagans Heol Creigiau / Tynant Road / Cardiff Road: Priority Narrowing Removals (CO19206) Description of Scheme Proposal The Council is informing residents about plans to make changes to the highway on Heol Creigiau, Tynant Road and Cardiff Road. There are three existing priority- narrowing features along Heol Creigiau, Tynant Road and Cardiff Road which reduce two-way traffic flow down to single file. It is proposed to remove these features and replace them with alternative traffic calming features along this route. Priority narrowing’s can impede traffic flow, can result in driver aggression, and can lead to Mae'r Cyngor yn ymgynghori ar y cynnig i weithredu cynllun rheoli traffig yn seiliedig ar y cynllun. bus journey time delays. Removing Mae rhagor o fanylion am yr ymgynghori hwn ar gael yn www.caerdydd.gov.uk/Projectautrafnidiaeth ar y ddolen 'gweld ymgynghoriadau'. Fel the priority narrowing’s will improve arall, e-bostiwch [email protected] neu ysgrifennwch a Projectau Trafnidiaeth, Ystafell 301. Neuadd y Sir. Caerdydd. CF10 4UW i ofyn am gopi papur. Os hoffech wneud unrhyw sylwadau am y cynnig rhowch wybod i ni erbyn 05/03/2021. bus journey time reliability by helping bus movements. Tynant Road / Tregarth Court – We would appreciate any comments for pedestrians as there is no the existing priority narrowing will be you may have regarding the minimum time waiting for the right to removed and replaced with a built proposals. We understand you may cross. They can be usefully out tabled zebra crossing. have suggestions for other combined with build-outs which Heol Creigiau / Tynant Road – the improvements to increase safety improve visibility to and from existing priority narrowing will be along this route. Due to funding vehicles, reduce crossing distances removed and replaced with a built constraints we are unable to and clarify that pedestrians are out tabled zebra crossing. accommodate any significant intending to cross the road. Cardiff Road / Station Road – the changes to these plans at this time, Tabled Zebra Crossing. This is existing priority narrowing will be however we will keep a record of where a zebra crossing includes a removed and replaced with a built any suggestions we receive to speed table, or is sited at a tabled out tabled zebra crossing. incorporate into future schemes. junction, ether as part of a wider set The above traffic calming measures If you would like to make any of traffic calming or on its own. will improve pedestrian crossing comments about this proposal Priority Narrowing. This is aform facilities in the area for pedestrians please let us know by 05/03/2021 by of traffic calming where build-outs but also assist in reducing vehicle email TransportProjectscardiff.gov.uk narrow the road so that only one speeds along Tynant Road, Heol or write to Transport Projects, Room vehicle can pass at a time. In all Creigiau and Cardiff Road which 301, County Hall, Cardiff, CF10 4UW new road narrowing schemes, one creates a safer highway environment Additional Information about traffic direction is given priority. They can for all users along this route. management measures:- also assist pedestrians to cross as The scheme is being funded from the Zebra Crossing. This type of the road is narrowed and visibility is Welsh Government – Local Transport crossing is suitable for sites with improved. They are most effective Fund 20mph funding, and is associated medium levels of pedestrian where a similar number of vehicles with the introduction of a 20mph speed demand and vehicle flows where a use the road in both directions and limit in Creigiau, which will be subject to puffin crossing is not justified. They there is about 10 to 20 vehicles per a separate consultation. can provide a better level of service minute in the peak hour. 8 bws.Bydd cael gwared ar y fydd yn destun ymgynghoriad ar &කඍඑඏඑඉඝ&඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ0ඉකඓඍග rhwystrau culhau'r ffordd yn gwella wahân. There have been lots of enquiries dibynadwyedd amseroedd bysus Byddem yn gwerthfawrogi unrhyw about the market which has had to drwy eu helpu i symud. sylwadau sydd gennych ynghylch y stop due to the pandemic. I can Tynant Road / Tregarth Court – cynigion. Rydym yn deall y gallai reassure you that Creigiau byddwn yn cael gwared ar y rhwystr fod gennych awgrymiadau eraill i Community Market will return as culhau’r ffordd presennol ac yn wella diogelwch ar hyd y llwybr hwn. soon as it is safe to do so. adeiladu croesfan sebra O ganlyniad i gyfyngiadau ar arian ni Jenny Nelmes ddyrchafedig yn ei le. allwn wneud newidiadau mawr i’r ymwthiol sy’n gwella gwelededd i Heol Creigiau / Tynant Road – cynlluniau hyn ar hyn o bryd, ond gerbydau, yn lleihau’r pellteroedd byddwn yn cael gwared ar y rhwystr byddwn yn cadw cofnod o unrhyw croesi ac yn egluro bod cerddwyr yn culhau’r ffordd presennol ac yn awgrymiadau rydym yn eu derbyn bwriadu croesi'r ffordd. adeiladu croesfan sebra i’w cynnwys yng nghynlluniau’r Croesfan Sebra â Bwrdd. ddyrchafedig yn ei le. dyfodol. Os hoffech chi wneud Croesfan sebra sy’n cynnwys bwrdd Ffordd Caerdydd / Station Road – unrhyw sylwadau ynghylch y cynnig arafu, neu sydd ar gyffordd fwrdd, yn byddwn yn cael gwared ar y rhwystr hwn, anfonwch e-bost aton ni cyn rhan o fesurau ehangach i arafu culhau’r ffordd presennol ac yn 05/03/2021 i traffig neu ar ei ben ei hun. adeiladu croesfan sebra [email protected] Porth Cul Blaenoriaethol. Mesur ddyrchafedig yn ei le. v.uk neu ysgrifennwch i Projectau arafu traffig gyda rhwystrau ymwthiol Bydd y mesurau arafu traffig yn Trafnidiaeth, Ystafell 301, Neuadd y yn culhau’r ffordd fel mai ond un gwella cyfleusterau croesi i Sir, Caerdydd, CF10 4UW. cerbyd ar y tro all deithio drwy’r gerddwyr yn yr ardal a hefyd yn Gwybodaeth ychwnaegol ynghylch porth. Ym mhob cynllun newydd i helpu i leihau cyflymder cerbydau ar mesurau rheoli traffig gulhau ffyrdd, rhoddir blaenoriaeth i hyd Tynant Road, Heol Creigiau a Croesfan Sebra. Mae’r math hon o geir sy’n teithio o un cyfeiriad. Ffordd Caerdydd sy’n creu priffordd groesfan yn addas ar gyfer Gallant hefyd gynorthwyo cerddwyr i fwy diogel i bawb sy’n defnyddio’r safleoedd sydd â lefelau canolig o groesi’r ffordd oherwydd bod y ffordd llwybr hwn. alw gan gerddwyr a llif traffig lle nad yn gulach a bod gwell gwelededd. Mae'r cynllun yn cael ei ariannu gan oes cyfiawnhad dros groesfan pâl. Maen nhw’n fwyaf effeithiol pan fo Lywodraeth Cymru – cyllid 20mya y Gall wasanaethu cerddwyr yn well, nifer tebyg o gerbydau yn Gronfa Trafnidiaeth Leol, ac mae'n gan nad oes amser aros penodedig defnyddio'r ffordd i'r ddau gyfeiriad, gysylltiedig â chyflwyno cyfyngiad cyn cael yr hawl i groesi. Gellir eu gyda 10 i 20 o gerbydau y funud yn cyflymder o 20mya yn Creigiau, a cyfuno’n hawdd â rhwystrau ystod yr awr frig.

) එකඛග&඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ)඗කඝඕ඗ඖ &ඐඑඔඌකඍඖ຺<඗ඝගඐ6ඍකඞඑඋඍඛ / එඞඑඖඏඟඑගඐ'ඍඕඍඖගඑඉ7කඉඑඖඑඖඏ : ඍඔඔඊඍඑඖඏ Cardiff Council have set up a num- 0 ඗ඞඑඖඏ2ඖඔඑඖඍ ber of digital resources for young- Prior to the global pandemic, our sters (up to the age of 25) to access. Community Engagement Officer, Recently, they set up their own web- Deb Hunt, organised several site to make it easier and clearer to awareness sessions and a find all the different services that Dementia Friendly Café was they are currently offering. opening in Pentyrch Rugby Club. www.cardiffyouthservices.wales Whilst so much is paused, there is Mindhub Wales has been created by an opportunity for some online young people for young people, A Zoom screen shot that is familiar Dementia Friends sessions to be providing quick links to local and held to help better inform us on how for us all now, we held our first national emotional wellbeing ser- virtual forum in January 2021, on we can best help those living with vices, all categorised and easy to dementia, and to make our village community wellbeing, looking at follow www.mindhub.wales local resources and expertise that is communities more accessible and on our own doorstep. taken advantage of nationally run less frightening. The more Normally, the pages of the online sessions ranging from Cardiff understanding and better informed Community Link would be filled with Council activities to the Royal we are, the better the community we photographs of all that we were Voluntary Service who have created become. doing together, in village & church a virtual village hall. If interested in attending a short, halls, on the sports fields and in our Local groups who have pivoted online, online Dementia Friends session primary schools and there would be for example, Pentyrch Guides and please let us know via the PCC dates for the next round of social Freshair Friday have found that this office or by email to Deb Hunt at events. This meeting looked at the means they can increase the [email protected] availability of support and online numbers. There are so many online activities that are available, activities and support, too many to Defibrillators are located at : technology permitting whilst we are simply list here, but everything is out Pentyrch Rugby Club in lockdown restrictions. there, if you have IT access. Pentyrch Pharmacy We noted that, between us, there Our next Community Forum Gwaelod Y Garth Village Hall & had been a huge uptake in online (focusing on Environment & Nature) activities as you might expect from is on Friday 26th February at 2pm. It During open hours only learning new skills to exercise is an open event, for a link to the Creigiau Golf Club classes and maintaining book club meeting, please contact us, via the Creigiau Primary School and WI get togethers. Rather than PCC office or by email to Deb Hunt Canada Lodge re-inventing the wheel, most have at [email protected] 9 &඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ( ඖඏඉඏඍඕඍඖග $ඌක඗ඌඌඑඉඌඡ6ඟඡඌඌ඗ඏ preswylwyr gyflwyno ceisiadau am 2 ඎඎඑඋඍක¶ඛ5 ඍ඘඗කග <ඕඏඡඛඡඔඔගඝඬ ක* ඡඕඝඖඍඌ ddifrod i'w car i Gaerdydd. 1 ඗ඞඍඕඊඍකග඗) ඍඊකඝඉකඡ 7ඉඋඐඟඍඌඌඑ&ඐඟඍඎක඗ක Lewis Arms, Pentyrch: mae'r dafarn * ඍඖඍකඉඔ' ඝගඑඍඛ ' ඡඔඍගඛඟඡඌඌඉඝ&ඡඎඎකඍඌඑඖ඗ඔ wedi gosod camera ac wedi rhoi I monitor local Facebook pages and Rwy'n monitro tudalennau Facebook hysbysiadau rhybuddio bod unrhyw share items to help keep our lleol ac yn rhannu eitemau i helpu i roi'r gerbyd sy'n defnyddio'r maes parcio community informed. wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i'n cymuned. heb ganiatâd yn atebol am ffi o £100, Our office remains closed due to the Mae ein swyddfa'n parhau i fod ar gau £60 os caiff ei dalu'n brydlon. Mae pandemic so Helena Fox (Clerk) and I oherwydd y pandemig felly mae CSP yn gobeithio gallu parcio ei gerbyd are working from home. I visit the Helena Fox (Clerc) a fi'n gweithio yno pan fyddwn yn ymweld i gynnal a office every Friday morning to gartref. Rwy'n ymweld â'r swyddfa bob chadw'r man chwarae a chasglu replenish recycling sacks, check the bore Gwener i ailgyflenwi sachau sbwriel. Os ydych yn bwriadu ymweld post and check phone messages. ailgylchu, gwirio'r post a gwirio ag Acapela, dylech gysylltu ag ef yn ( ඞඍඖගඛ negeseuon ffôn. gyntaf i wirio'r trefniadau parcio. There are no planned events at the Digwyddiadau Clwb Rygbi Pentyrch: roedd peth moment due to continued lockdown Nid oes unrhyw ddigwyddiadau wedi'u pryder am nifer fawr o gerbydau yn y restrictions. I will organise a litter pick cynllunio ar hyn o bryd oherwydd maes parcio. Mae'n ymddangos bod as soon as it is safe to do so. We are cyfyngiadau cyfyngiadau symud ffilmio'n digwydd a bod gweithdrefnau considering starting a local group to parhaus. Byddaf yn trefnu casglu Covid ar waith, gyda diogelwch wrth help clear away paths. This might sbwriel cyn gynted ag y bydd yn law hefyd. include The Garth and other local ddiogel gwneud hynny. Rydym yn &ඡඛඟඔඔග&ඡඕඝඖඍඌ඗ඔ footpaths that you have mentioned to ystyried dechrau grwp lleol i helpu i Byddaf yn gofyn i hysbysebwyr us so that we can work with Cardiff to glirio llwybrau. Gallai hyn gynnwys y presennol a newydd a hoffent gymryd keep our local paths in good condition. Garth a llwybrau troed lleol eraill yr gostyngiad o 10% os ydynt yn talu am * ඍඖඍකඉඔ &඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ ,ඛඛඝඍඛ ydych wedi sôn amdanynt i ni fel y flwyddyn (4 rhifyn Cyswllt) ymlaen llaw &඗ඖඋඍකඖඛ gallwn weithio gyda Chaerdydd i gadw cyn mis Mai. Country Code: The farmers of ein llwybrau lleol mewn cyflwr da. Os oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau Pantygored Farm and The Garth are 0 ඉගඍකඑ඗ඖ3කඡඌඍක඗ඖ &ඡඎඎකඍඌඑඖ඗ඔ am y Cyswllt Cymunedol, anfonwch e- asking for dogs to be kept on a lead <* ඡඕඝඖඍඌ bost at: [email protected]. when crossing their land. Please Cod Cefn Gwlad: Mae ffermwyr Fferm 5 ඗ගඉකඑ* ඉකගඐ close gates and keep to the public Pantygored a'r Garth yn gofyn i gwn Mae CSP yn cefnogi prosiect Garth rights of way. gael eu cadw ar blwm wrth groesi eu Rotary i gasglu cyfrifiaduron a Pot holes: these continue to be a tir. Caewch gatiau a chadwch at yr gliniaduron sydd heb eu defnyddio. regular problem. I report them to hawliau tramwy cyhoeddus. Roedd swyddfa CSP ar agor ar y 5ed Cardiff and have done so for Mountain Tyllau potiau: mae'r rhain yn parhau i a'r 12fed o Chwefror i breswylwyr Road and Star Lane in particular. fod yn broblem reolaidd. Rhoddaf ollwng peiriannau diangen a oedd yn Residents can submit claims for wybod i Gaerdydd ac yr wyf wedi llwyddiant ysgubol. Mae gan Garth damage to their car to Cardiff. gwneud hynny ar gyfer Heol y Mynydd Rotary gyswllt a fydd yn sychu data ac Lewis Arms, Pentyrch: the pub has a Star Lane yn benodol. Gall yn cynnig y cyfrifiaduron i blant sy'n cael trafferth gyda dysgu gartref. Os installed a camera and put up warning wipe data and offer the computers to notices that any vehicle using the car oes gennych unrhyw ymholiadau, children who are struggling with home cysylltwch â mi yn [email protected] park without consent is liable for a fee learning. Should you have any queries of £100, £60 if paid promptly. PCC &ඟඍඛගඑඡඖඉඝ&ඡඛඡඔඔගඑඉඌඉඝ * ඉඖ please get in touch with me at %කඍඛඟඡඔඟඡක hopes to be able to park its vehicle [email protected] there when we visit to maintain the Rwyf wedi sylwi wrth gerdded bod mwy 4 ඝඍඛගඑ඗ඖඛ&඗ඖගඉඋගඛ ) ක඗ඕ o arwyddion stryd wedi pylu, wedi torri play area and collect litter. If you are 5 ඍඛඑඌඍඖගඛ planning to visit Acapela you should ac yn fudr. Rwyf wedi rhoi gwybod am I have noticed whilst out walking that y rhain i Gaerdydd a gallwch wneud contact it first to check the parking more street signs are faded, broken, arrangements. hynny hefyd drwy Ap Caerdydd. Yn and dirty. I have reported these to anffodus, nid yw'r atgyweiriadau hyn yn Pentyrch Rugby Club: there was some Cardiff and you can do so too via concern about a large number of flaenoriaeth i Gaerdydd ar hyn o bryd. Cardiff’s App. Unfortunately, these Rydym yn trwsio'r fainc yn Lon Y Fro a vehicles in the car park. It turns out repairs are not a priority for Cardiff at that there was filming taking place and byddwn yn archebu mainc newydd ar the moment. gyfer y Pwll Frog. Covid procedures were in place, with We are repairing the bench at Lon Y security on hand too. <ඖ/ ඔඡඏ඗ඌ0 ඉඟක Fro and will be ordering a new bench Galwch heibio unrhyw eitemau bwyd i &඗ඕඕඝඖඑගඡ/ එඖඓ for the Frog Pond. I will be asking existing and new Neuadd yr Eglwys, Creigiau. Bydd 0 එඋඍඔඔඉඖඍ඗ඝඛ aelodau o Love Where You Live yn advertisers if they would like to take up a Please drop of any food items to the 10% discount if they pay for a year (4 dosbarthu eitemau i fanciau bwyd lleol. Church Hall, Creigiau. Members from Diolch. Roedd tipyn o ddryswch ynglyn Link editions) in advance before May. Love Where You Live will distribute If you have any queries regarding the â chasgliadau i Tin ar y Wal ym mis items to local food banks. Thank you. Ionawr wrth i Chris Davidson ddweud Community Link please email: There was a bit of confusion regards [email protected]. na fyddai unrhyw gasgliadau oherwydd to collections to Tin on the Wall in y cyfyngiadau symud ond roedd yn dal * ඉකගඐ5 ඗ගඉකඡ January as Chris Davidson said there i fynd yn ei flaen yng Nghrigau. Bydd PCC are supporting Garth Rotary’s would be no collections due to Chris yn rhoi'r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf i project to collect disused computers lockdown but it still went ahead in ni. Mae CSP yn gweithio gyda and laptops. The PCC office was open Creigiau. Chris will update us. chwarel Ffynnon Taf i atgyweirio'r on the 5th and 12th February for PCC is working with Taff’s Well quarry llwybr newydd yn y Parc Coffa. residents to drop off unwanted to repair the new path at Memorial Deb Hunt Swyddog Ymgysylltu â'r machines which was a huge success. Park. Deb Hunt PCC Gymuned ar gyfer CSP Garth Rotary has a contact who will Community Engagement Officer 10 &ඉකඌඑඎඎ/ ඗උඉඔ' ඍඞඍඔ඗඘ඕඍඖග3ඔඉඖ 2.5 Para 3.39 states that the Strategic Allocations The current Cardiff LDP was adopted in January 2016 (including those lining Llantrisant Road) are not delivering and was to run until 2026. It was under this plan that all any employment land. They are not delivering any other the new developments sites along the A4119 were facilities either, which means that new residents have to approved. Cardiff are now reviewing and revising the travel to and from them daily, mainly by car. NWCG plan and want to set a new plan to run from 2021-2036. considers that continuation of this type of developer-led PCC was an active member of the North West Cardiff expansion is unsustainable and is embedding poor travel Group during that first plan and is still a member today. choices. The NWCG represents the communities of Gwaelod y 2.6 Para 2.54 acknowledges that housing completions Garth, Pentyrch, Creigiau, St Fagans, Radyr, are below target, but para 2.56 shows optimism that Morgantown, Danescourt, Llandaff, Llantrisant, Miskin housing completions will increase significantly from and Pontyclun through the collaboration of community current levels. This optimism is repeated in para 3.18. councils and associations. This could well be misplaced in view of continuing Below is the response that the NWCG made in February economic uncertainty and the impact of COVID-19. We 2021. would be interested to see the evidence on which this 1 ඗කගඐ: ඍඛග&ඉකඌඑඎඎ* ක඗ඝ඘&඗ඕඕඍඖගඛ5 ඍ claim is made. Any reduction in output of housing should &ඉකඌඑඎඎ5 ඍ඘ඔඉඋඍඕඍඖග/ ' 35 ඍඞඑඍඟ5 ඍ඘඗කග not be used to justify further land releases in advance of 1. NWCG welcomes the opportunity to comment on the a thought-through plan that develops real communities proposal to prepare a Replacement LDP - as the current rather than housing estates. one is not fit for purpose. We urge the Council to take on 2.7 Paras 2.59-61 refer to a reduction in car use for board our views, and the views of other resident and journeys to work with an encouraging increase in cycle community groups. The Replacement LDP needs to set use, but an increase in car use for journeys to education. a new direction for development of the City, otherwise The LDP will need to bring forward policies to reverse there is no point in wasting £1m on preparing it. this trend and the linked increase in congestion levels. 2. We have the following comments: We also note that congestion increased by +1 % from 2.1 Cardiff’s Replacement LDP (RLDP) should take 2017-8 (page 62, Annual Monitoring Report March 2019), account of the regional context. In the absence of an and this had a negative impact on bus journey reliability - SDP the reviews of LDPs across the region need to be and thus bus use - and has reduced air quality. synchronised. Congestion may have reduced in 2020/21 due to COVID- 19 impact on travel and work and shopping, but we 2.2 The Council should confirm the origin of statistics suggest that the longer term trend is uncertain. used in plan preparation, to help consultees assess the basis for the policies proposed. With interest rates at a historic low it makes sense to invest in new cleaner public transport; we’ve waited too 2.3 Para 2.48 quotes the latest household and long already. We were dismayed to see that the hourly population projections from Welsh Government. For bus service to Rhydlafar along Llantrisant Road (no: 62) Cardiff these are 8% lower for population and 10% lower was provided by poaching one bus an hour from Radyr for household formation than in the LDP. These are and Morganstown’s service (no: 63). Further reductions significant changes from a year ago - when the in bus services are likely post-Covid - this is not the way household formation rate was reported to be - para 2.35 to encourage use of buses instead of cars. of the February 2020 Review report - 5% lower than previously by 2026. 2.8 Para 3.50 suggests that the current LDP addresses national policy on sustainable travel adequately, albeit The Council must make a judgement based on those modified in the light of Covid. [Recent announcements projections and other relevant factors to produce a new by the Council re Congestion Charging do show a more LDP that helps create a more live-able and sustainable radical approach to reducing car use for journeys to the City taking into account the current very large housing City Centre, without convenient alternative options the land bank (24k - para 3.19). The new plan must City Centre will not retain its appeal.] Planning for, and encourage a wider range of house types and tenures, all funding of, transport infrastructure has been far too slow. with much better energy efficiency, not the current focus The imperative for action in the light of the Climate on numbers and private ownership/private rental when Emergency, as well as the need to tackle the obesity around half of demand is for good quality, low cost, crisis, make it vital that the Replacement LDP takes a homes for rent. We suggested at the LDP Examination fresh approach. It needs to phase better public transport in Public that all new properties should be fitted with at and much improved provision for cycling before release least one solar panel. Failure to require this was a of any more housing land. missed opportunity, so we were pleased to note (para 3.59) that renewable energy will get higher priority in the 2.9 Para 3.65 says that £165m has been raised from RLDP. S106 from 2009-2019, part of which derives from North West Cardiff sites. This is a relatively small sum in the 2.4 According to para 2.52, employment is showing ‘a light of the scale of investment needed in transport continuing strong performance’; 20,900 jobs have been infrastructure and social housing in Cardiff as a whole. created in Cardiff since 2006. This may well double- Negotiations should be conducted by suitably qualified count employment in firms that have moved within the and impartial valuers (eg District Valuer). City to Central Square and St Mellons such as BBC Wales, Hugh James Solicitors, Cardiff University and Para 3.69 suggests that Community Infrastructure Levy Brains Brewery, so we would welcome a breakdown of (CIL - which was designed to raise a proportion of the gains and losses by location. While we understand that funding needed for City-wide infrastructure) will only be this a review of what has already happened we question considered for brownfield and small sites. This is clearly the optimism. Some of the increase in jobs has been in wrong. Whilst there are extra costs arising from opening low paid self employment. Para 2.67 lists COVID-19 up Strategic Sites, there are major costs in developing issues to be considered: impact on the economy and brownfield and smaller ones. The huge uplift in land rising unemployment are top of the list. values accruing to owners of any greenfield allocations in Continued on Page 12…... 11 Continued from page 11….. PCC Wellbeing & Climate Change Gwaelod y Garth (GyG) G1 bus the RLDP must be subject to a Group survey and response substantial rate of CIL in order to Pentyrch Community Council The G1 bus on-demand service was deliver the strategic City-wide established a Working Group some piloted last year in GyG. However, infrastructure needed for developing years ago to provide a regular time as a response of residents’ a sustainable City, including Metro. slot for more detailed and wider concerns, PCC developed a short We fail to understand why Cardiff discussions on community wellbeing survey to identify what GyG dwellers persist with a S106 or CIL approach and climate change as these require thought of the current provision. The when they can be used together. and deserve considerable more time key themes that emerged from the and space that we can provide in the written comments were that Para 2.61 states that without routine Council main meetings. residents valued a bus service but significant delivery of new houses, Community guests can and do join would like a 7-day service that transport infrastructure and early us and we recently expanded the matches those in other parts of the Metro delivery “it is too early to draw membership of the Group such that city. Older residents are digitally conclusions about policy delivery, more than 50% of the Council and excluded by the App, although it particularly given that 50/50 modal our Community Engagement Officer works for those that can use it. split target relates to 2026”. 50/50 are included. These meetings give Overall, the responders found G1 modal split was said to be crucial to us the opportunity to look at our land bus unreliable and stranded some the success of the LDP. It is clear to and biodiversity management, how residents away from their homes us that that policy is not working we encourage better or more use of leaving them to find taxis or get help. now, and sustainable transport our green spaces by the community People would prefer a reliable infrastructure is not being delivered and, especially how we protect the timetable even if that meant fewer quickly enough to deliver it in future. land for future generations. buses. This must be addressed in the Recently, we have seen a surge in As a response, a meeting attended RLDP. interest about the possibility of by the GyG Councillors was 2.10 NWCG welcomes the creating a community space for scheduled by Steve Gerrard acknowledgement of the importance Reflection, or planting trees in (Network Operations Team Leader) to health and well-being of open memory of a lost loved one. with several representatives from space, but is dismayed to see the We have been very appreciative of Transport for Wales, NAT and amount that is no longer “public” as the work being done by local ViaVan and a number of Councillors. its maintenance is to be paid for by volunteers with regards to the The meeting was very positive and new residents and its use is thus footpath condition surveys and led to an open discussion of the semi-private. We suggest that this documenting the circular walks that issues raised by the survey practice should stop. we have as these are as critical to responses. They listened to us, our 2.11 Para 2.67 lists the COVID-19 our community infrastructure as concerns were taken seriously and impacts that will need to be roads and could deteriorate or seemed willing to try and find a considered. The list includes “Need disappear without their consistent solution to suit everyone. Therefore, to deliver “critical infrastructure” in a hard work. More recently, we have we were informed that a new long- consistent and joined up manner.” expanded our meetings to look at term contract will be put out to tender This should be essential for any Community Wellbeing and the in September 2021 and will include a strategic development, not opportunities to provide a request for a smaller bus. We were something to be considered as a Community Support Fund for those confirmed that the office to book the pandemic impact. Failure to do this community organisations who may daily bus will be open at 7am to allow explains why strategic developments be paused but need to pay the bills early bookings. Regular drivers will are not delivering the facilities and so that they are there when be used and return journey will be infrastructure required by residents. ‘normality’ returns. One of our Group available for bookings. In addition, One result is car dependent estates members is Sara Pickard, who has a along with the on-demand provision, (not sustainable communities), new role with the Welsh Government a pre-booked provision could be where the good habits the Council as one of the six Disabled People’s piloted in GyG. Finally, the GyG placed so much importance on are Employment Champions and going Councillors requested the inclusion of not being embedded upfront. forward, we are hoping to take a timetable that is the preferred greater advantage of Sara’s skills option of many bus users. The list does not include the impact and expertise. Consequently, the possibility of on housing demand. This is a The Group meets internally regularly providing some set, scheduled rides serious omission. and of equal importance, also meets along with the on-demand option 2.12 Para 3.12 talks about ‘revised with a range of other interested already available were discussed. dwelling needs’ and requirement for parties and community groups within Sandie Rosser (GyG Councillor) new sites. There seems to be an a wider sustainability network. Teresa Filipponi (GyG Councillor) inbuilt assumption that more sites will be required. Yet para 3.19 STAY SAFE shows that there is an overall As we start to head into the spring landbank of over 24,000. If dwelling months, this is a reminder to keep need continues to reduce (WG away from Quarries. houselhold projections are 10% There are many risks factors for lower now than they were when the trespassing inside a Quarry, from LDP was adopted) additional sites rock fall to swimming in water. will not be required if production on These areas are not safe and please the existing strategic sites is find further information and speeded up. interactive games to help explain the Stewart Burgess dangers at https://www.mineral Chairman, North West Cardiff Group products.org/youth_playsafe01.htm 12 Meddygfa Meddyg Teulu Pentyrch. PCC Update Pentyrch GP’s Surgery. Letter from PCC 18 Nov. 20 Mae'r newyddion bod meddygfa The news that the Llandaff GP's satellite To Tracey Enright, Practice loeren Meddygon Teulu Llandaf ym surgery in Pentyrch was planning to Manager Mhentyrch yn bwriadu cau a symud i close and move to a new site in Llandaff and Pentyrch Surgeries safle newydd yn Rhydlafar wedi bod Rhydlafar has been upsetting for many Dear Tracey, yn peri gofid i lawer ym Mhentyrch. in Pentyrch. Pentyrch Surgery Mae CSP wedi prydlesu llain fach o dir PCC has leased a small plot of land We were grateful that you and Dr gerllaw Neuadd y Pentref i feddygfa adjacent to the Village Hall to the Arulanandam could attend PCC’s Llandaf ers 2013, ond dim ond elwa o Llandaff surgery since 2013, but the site online October Council meeting and ganiatâd cynllunio dros dro mae’r only benefits from a temporary planning update us on the plans for the new safle, bydd yn dod I ben. Daethom yn permission which is due to expire. We surgery. We appreciate that several ymwybodol bod gan feddygon teulu became aware that the Llandaff GPs Pentyrch sites were explored and Llandaf gynlluniau i adleoli lloeren had plans to relocate the Pentyrch while we are extremely disappointed Pentyrch pan lofnodwyd y brydles tair satellite when the latest three-year lease that none proved suitable and regret blynedd ddiweddaraf ym mis was signed in November 2019.PCC the loss of the facilities to the village, Tachwedd 2019. Gofynnodd CSP i'r asked the surgery then to do its very we understand that the move is a feddygfa wneud ei gorau glas i ddod o best to find a new site in Pentyrch, but necessary part of Cardiff’s huge new hyd i safle newydd ym Mhentyrch, ond PCC had no role in the choice of site. housing developments. nid oedd gan CSP unrhyw ran yn y We understood that the process for We have promoted the community dewis o safle. Roeddem yn deall y choosing a new site was to be consultation and hope that you have byddai'r broses ar gyfer dewis safle confidential and PCC was not consulted. had a good response. We all newydd yn gyfrinachol ac nad We are deeply disappointed that a understand that the closing of the ymgynghorwyd â CSP. suitable site was not found in Pentyrch. surgery at Pentyrch and the move to Er ein bod yn siomedig iawn na PCC welcomes the opportunity for its the site at Ryhdlafar comes with a chanfuwyd safle addas ym Mhentyrch, community to have access to a brand- mix of loss and gain. mae CSP yn croesawu'r cyfle i'w new facility with the latest health care The new building will provide far gymuned gael mynediad i gyfleuster provision that a GP surgery can provide. better facilities for patients, medical newydd sbon gyda'r ddarpariaeth We are aware that GP surgeries are not and admin staff. It will also provide gofal iechyd ddiweddaraf y gall part of the NHS in the way hospitals are. a much wider range of services meddygfa ei darparu. Yr ydym yn Most surgeries are still small businesses meaning that people do not have to ymwybodol nad yw meddygfeydd with the doctors owning or renting their travel as far or to several different meddygon teulu yn rhan o'r GIG yn y premises. They employ and pay their locations for treatments. The idea of ffordd y mae ysbytai. Mae'r rhan fwyaf own staff and have all the usual a coffee room for people to socialise o feddygfeydd yn dal i fod yn fusnesau responsibilities of running a business in sounds welcoming – although quite bach gyda'r meddygon yn berchen ar addition to their work as doctors. hard to imagine during these months eu hadeiladau neu'n eu rhentu. Maent We understand that as health care of Covid-19. yn cyflogi ac yn talu eu staff eu hunain needs and populations change, the That said, something we all ac mae ganddynt yr holl gyfrifoldebau Pentyrch site is no longer considered recognize as being very important is arferol o redeg busnes yn ogystal â'u suitable and is not financially viable. The how Pentyrch residents who do not gwaith fel meddygon. current Pentyrch surgery is held in a drive can reach the new surgery. Deallwn, wrth i anghenion gofal iechyd temporary modular building and is not From what you said to us, the a phoblogaethau newid, nad yw safle able to open a full five days a week. We number of patients who currently Pentyrch bellach yn cael ei ystyried yn understand that it cannot provide the walk to the Pentyrch surgery is addas ac nad yw'n hyfyw yn ariannol. best health care environment for small, perhaps smaller than many Cynhelir sesiynau triniaethu presennol patients, doctors and office staff. Care in realise. However, for that albeit Pentyrch mewn adeilad modiwlaidd a temporary building was only ever small number of patients, reaching dros dro ac ni all agor pum niwrnod intended to be temporary. the new site will be a considerable llawn yr wythnos. Deallwn na all We understand that many of us do not problem. The route down Church ddarparu'r amgylchedd gofal iechyd want to lose our local surgery, together Road has no public transport and is gorau i gleifion, meddygon a staff with the likely move of Pentyrch certainly not a road that can be swyddfa. Dim ond dros dro y Pharmacy to the new site too. walked down, let alone up, even for bwriadwyd i ofal mewn adeilad dros Our biggest concern with the new site is those able to do so. dro fod. its inaccessibility by public transport. We We were reassured to hear that the Deallwn nad yw llawer ohonom am have explained this to Llandaff Surgery, Practice takes this access problem golli ein meddygfa leol, ynghyd â'r to County Cllr Gavin Hill-John, to the very seriously and is looking into symudiad tebygol o Fferyllfa Pentyrch Health Board, to the Welsh ways to help and discussing it with i'r safle newydd hefyd. Government, and to Cardiff Council as Cardiff. A Flecsi Bus service might Ein pryder mwyaf gyda'r safle newydd part of our objection to the planning be an answer and Cllr Gavin Hill- yw ei fod yn anhygyrch o ran y application. John mentioned that such a service drafnidiaeth gyhoeddus. Rydym wedi Below are copies of the letters we sent might be able to link to the Royal esbonio hyn i Feddygfa Llandaf, i'r to Llandaff Surgery last November; Glamorgan Hospital. Cynghorydd Sir Gavin Hill-John, i'r PCC’s letter of objection to the planning PCC urges you on behalf of all its Bwrdd Iechyd, i Lywodraeth Cymru, application for the new site at Rhydlafar; residents and particularly those who ac i Gyngor Caerdydd fel rhan o'n and PCC’s letter to the Health and do not drive to work with Cardiff and gwrthwynebiad i'r cais cynllunio. Social Services Minister, Cardiff and the Health Board to find a solution to Isod ceir copïau o'r llythyrau a Vale University Health Board and Welsh travel between Pentyrch village and anfonwyd gennym at Feddygfa Government the new surgery. Please let us know Llandaf fis Tachwedd diwethaf; Llythyr if there is anything that we can do to gwrthwynebu CSP i'r cais cynllunio ar Iechyd a Gwasanaethau Cymdeithasol, help. gyfer y safle newydd yn Rhydlafar; a Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Caerdydd a'r Yours sincerely, llythyr CSP at y Gweinidog Dros Fro, a Llywodraeth Cymru: Helena Fox Clerk to PCC 13 PCC Response to Planning adequately address these issues as and also fails to comply with Application follows: Planning Policy Wales Section 4.4 20/02634/MNR CONSTRUCTION Transport which requires that ‘community OF A NEW 2 STOREY MEDICAL The Transport Assessment by Asbri facilities continue to address the CENTRE (D1 USE CLASS) AND submitted as part of the planning requirements of residents in the PHARMACY (A1 USE CLASS), application is considered to be area’ and are expected to be close PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND seriously deficient as it only to the communities they serve. ASSOCIATED WORKS LAND AT addresses the transport issues The Conclusion to the Planning RHYDLAFAR DRIVE, ST FAGANS, along the A4119, Llantrisant Road – Statement claims at Para 5.28 that CARDIFF a route which realistically only has ‘It has also demonstrated that PCC recognizes that this is a relevance for the communities of sufficient multi-modal access can be controversial application in the local Groesfaen, for parts of Radyr and, to achieved via an established and community and, like many others, a lesser extent, Creigiau. The proposed network of active travel PCC regrets that the village of transport issues for those living to routes’. This is clearly untrue as Pentyrch will be losing a much- the north of the proposed site are there are no Active Travel Routes valued facility and community almost completely ignored. connecting the northern parts of the service. The Assessment claims that patients Practice Catchment area to the site PCC objects to this application on could walk or cycle up to 3.2kms to at Rhydlafar. the grounds set out below. In and from the northern area. This In conclusion, it is currently summary: demonstrates that the developer has impossible for residents of Pentyrch, · Transport – the ability of the no understanding of the actual Gwaelod and Taffs Well to access people to reach the new site by nature of the site within its location. the proposed new surgery by public public transport, private vehicles The route from Pentyrch to the site, transport or by walking, and it is and active travel is not sufficiently along Church Road, is a narrow virtually impossible by bike. It is only detailed and the various local country lane with no footpath or possible to travel by private cars or issues not properly recognized in verge of any sort, is without street taxis. The Community Council the application. It should be a lighting and would only be cycled by therefore strongly Objects to the condition of any potential consent the most experienced and fittest of Application on the grounds of the that the proposed improvements cyclists. The route from Rhydlafar to non-existent public transport and active travel routes must be the centre of Pentyrch gains in provision, nor are there options in place before surgery is built. altitude by about 120 metres (400 available for Active Travel, to a site · Parking spaces on site are feet) – and to suggest that patients which is significantly remote from insufficient. The application could walk home from the surgery is the communities it is intended to documents recommend 40 like asking someone to walk from serve. spaces and this is reduced to 28 Pentyrch up to the top of the Garth It is the Community Council’s view as a compromise having Mountain! that to enable this proposal to meet considered the 50:50 modal split. Pentyrch village has only a single the needs of the community which it In an area with poor public bus service and no other public is intended to serve, and as an transport, none from Pentyrch to transport. The bus service is absolute minimum, a new public the site and no safe walking or normally hourly during the day and transport service needs to be put in cycling route from Pentyrch our does not serve the Rhydlafar area. It place, and operating at a sufficient residents will have no choice but goes in the opposite direction into level, prior to the Surgery being to drive or use taxis. We also Cardiff via Whitchurch. relocated from Pentyrch to question the reality of unwell The applicant’s statement on Active Rhydlafar. If the authority decides to people walking/cycling to the Travel at Para 3.2.6/7 states that the grant Consent then a full and proper surgery. only cycle routes which are Public Transport Plan and its The proposal is described in the proposed are along Llantrisant Road implementation should be made a planning application documents as a with no known timescale for Condition of any such Consent. replacement medical centre to provision and completion. Para 3.4.6 Further, essential improvements to provide a service to the northern mentions ‘various community the local Active Travel Network part of the area covered by the transport operators’ but these are (including for Pentyrch) should be Llandaff and Pentyrch Surgeries. not identified and are unknown. Part identified and included as part of the The practice has an existing surgery of this critically important paragraph Conditions to any such planning in Llandaff covering the southern has presumably been deleted as consent. area, and the proposal is described there is an incomplete sentence at Car Parking as the replacement of the existing the end of the paragraph. The Transport Assessment from surgery based in Pentyrch. The The Planning Statement provided is Asbri states at Para 4.5.2 ‘Due to application documents and attached inaccurate in relation to these travel the nature of the proposal it is maps indicate that the northern area issues in numerous places, for considered that a larger proportion includes the villages of Pentyrch, example: of individuals will either be driven or Taffs Well, Creigiau, Groesfaen, Para 2.5 claims ‘the site is easily drive to the health centre. This is as Radyr and also Gwaelod-y-Garth. accessible by pedestrian routes’. a result of patients requiring medical Cardiff Council’s Pre-Application Para 3.13 claims ‘……ease of attention often not feeling well Advice makes it clear that the access for pedestrians…or enough to use either public transport application would need to cyclists…..from the village or walk/cycle to the doctor’s surgery demonstrate that the proposed direction….’ choosing instead the convenience of development would be readily The Application clearly fails to meet a private car.’ accessible to the local communities the requirements of the extant LDP Para 4.5.4 states ‘The parking it is intended to serve by public Policies, most notably KP13 relating accumulation exercise demonstrates transport, walking and cycling. to sustainable neighbourhoods; that directly comparable health Unfortunately, the application fails to KP14 relating to Healthy Lifestyles; Continued on page 15…. 14 Continued from page 14 Letter to Minister for Health made. There are no Active Travel centres can generate parking February 8 2021 By Email: Routes connecting the northern demand for around 40 vehicles.’ Vaughan Gething, MS parts of the surgery catchment area The scheme, however, only has Minister for Health and Social to the site at Rhydlafar and no public provision for a maximum of 28 Services Welsh Government transport between Pentyrch and spaces. The site has limited or no Dear Minister, Rhydlafar now. public transport connections to the Pentyrch GP Surgery : In the planning application, the communities it is intended to serve, move to Rhydlafar, NW Cardiff Transport Assessment by Asbri is and also has poor Active Travel PCC wishes to draw your attention seriously deficient, only addressing options. It is clear therefore that the to the concerns of our community the transport issues along the vehicle trip movements to the site about the proposed closure of the A4119. Transport for those living are likely to be at least as high as Llandaff Surgery’s satellite in north of the proposed site are almost Asbri’s own assessment: a Pentyrch. completely ignored. requirement of 40 spaces. With PCC leases land for Pentyrch We were reassured to hear that the insufficient car parking provision Surgery so we knew that the surgery Llandaff Surgery takes this access patients will inevitably have to park might move and made it clear that problem very seriously. PCC hopes on Rhydlafar Drive, adjacent to a we hoped that a new site could be to be able to raise these concerns in bus stop, and also including one found in Pentyrch. We appreciate online meetings with Assura shortly used by School Buses. The road is that several Pentyrch sites were but has had no contact with them to on a difficult bend and visibility for explored but were extremely date. drivers, pedestrians and cyclists will disappointed that none proved Yours faithfully, Helena Fox become obscured by a line of suitable and regret the loss of much- Clerk to Pentyrch CC parked cars thereby increasing the valued health care to the village. danger to all road users, including For the new surgery to meet the cc Mark Drakeford, MS children. needs of the community, and as an Cardiff & Vale Health Board The Community Council strongly absolute minimum, a new public James Clemence, Head of Objects to the Application on the transport service must be operating Planning, Cardiff Council basis of inadequate car parking before the surgery opens. Essential Tracey Enright, Practice provision when considering improvements to the local Active Manager, Llandaff Surgery transport needs, safety Travel Network, including for Cllrs Gavin Hill-John, considerations and the location of Pentyrch should be identified and Cllr Graham Thomas the proposed development. Highway Safety Update from LLandaff Surgery portacabin in Pentyrch if this is not The increase in vehicle movements On Proposed Surgery Relocation approved. is likely to cause local congestion at From our 1,148 patients that reside I understand some patients are the dangerous junctions between in Pentyrch, I’d like to take this concerned they will have difficulty the A4119 and Rhydlafar Drive and opportunity to thank the many accessing services, with longer the A4119 and Crofft y Genau Road. patients that have supported us over waiting times to see a clinician. We ask that consideration be given the last few months for your kind Please rest assured that one of the to making these junctions safer. messages, cards and letters in main reasons we need new The Application includes Crash Data support of the surgery relocation. premises is to be able to improve for the last 5 years for adjacent The timing of our project could not the scope and accessibility of our highways – but anecdotal evidence have been more unfortunate given services. The proposed building for of residents suggests that this data the unprecedented challenges we which we’ve sought planning is under recorded. Many minor are all facing but we have funding permission will serve more than incidents and near misses occur in secured and our desperate need for 5,000 patients so that we can mirror this location on Rhydlafar Drive and more suitable premises has also the access to services that we its approach to the Llantrisant Road, never been more apparent. already provide at Llandaff Surgery. as well as at the Crofft-y-Genau We have carefully considered all of In relation to public transport, we are junction. The long bend on the feedback that was provided continuing to work closely with Rhydlafar Drive, the blind approach, through the engagement process; Cardiff Council, local bus operators the entrance to the Little Haven we have updated the microsite with to find a suitable solution. Nursery (for young children), and the the results and outlined how we will Encouragingly, public transport significant slope all conspire to add act on the feedback given. The serving our rural communities is to driver distraction and error. There microsite can be found at already high on the agenda. We are will be a significant increase in the www.assurapentyrch.com;if you do told that a review of services will be number of vehicle movements at this not have internet access please conducted within the year and a location, as a result of this proposal contact the practice who will be primary objective of this will be to and also due to the large-scale happy to supply a copy of the online identify opportunities to improve housing developments nearby. The update. connectivity amongst our villages. It Community Council believes that Since the beginning, when we first is hoped capital contributions from inadequate consideration has been took over the practice in Pentyrch, current and future developments given in the Assessment to these we have always maintained an open may be available to support and issues and, with the known highway and honest relationship with our enhance new services and we are safety concerns at this location, asks patients and contrary to speculation keen to offer our full support to this. that the Authority should give careful we have continued to do this whilst We will of course update further attention to this issue and to give full going through the process of when we can. consideration to improving the safety securing a home for our new Please stay safe, we look forward to of these junctions. building. We now eagerly await seeing you shortly for your JAB!!!!! Yours faithfully, planning permission as we fear it will Helena Fox Clerk to Pentyrch CC be impossible for us to remain in the Continued on page 16…... 15 Continued from page 15….. Reaching out to those with PCC Reports 3ඍඖගඡකඋඐ6ඝකඏඍකඡ disability in our community, and PCC has recently met online with businesses who can benefit from Llandaff Surgery and Assura (the &඗ඞඑඌඝ඘ඌඉගඍ employing people with a disability developers) to discuss the transport – Councillor Sara Pickard concerns. The Surgery and the developers confirmed that work is being done to address public transport provision to the proposed site. The focus of this is on changes to bus routes to give access to the proposed site and to improve bus services in our area generally. We were relieved to hear this and to know that Cardiff Council is also involved in discussions with the surgery and Assura. We hope that future editions of the Link will include details about possible solutions.

The views expressed in articles in the Community Link are not necessarily the views of the We are pleased to announce that Community Council and we over 1,200 of our patients have now cannot confirm the accuracy of received their first vaccination and any data or information provided we are due to commence Having been a Community vaccinating patients between the Councillor for Pentyrch for the past promoting the social model of age of 65-69yrs. Above shows a 10 years, and having a learning disability. We hope to help to break picture of one of our patients being disability myself, I have always tried down the barriers which currently transported to and from their to look out for ways of making prevent the way people with vaccination appointment by Vest improvements which can benefit disabilities are viewed within society. transport. Vest is a great service those with disabilities in our At present disabled people are twice that supports elderly and disabled communities. I am always pleased as likely to be unemployed, when people with their journey to and from to hear any suggestions about ways compared to non-disabled people, their doctor’s surgery, to see friends we can make life better for those and this needs to change to support or to go shopping. To use the with disabilities so that the Council the growth of the economy, and our service, you simply need to register. can be more aware of these issues recovery from the pandemic, in our We have already sent out and act upon these issues too. local community as well as right information to our 83 patients who I work as the External Affairs Officer across Wales. are over 75 who reside in Pentyrch for Mencap Cymru but am about to We will be showing business leaders but please contact the practice if you take a one-year career break in of small and medium sized have not received information and order to take up a new role with the businesses the benefits of feel you could benefit from this Welsh Government as one of the six employing people with disabilities service. Disabled People’s Employment Champions who have recently been and the types of support that are appointed. available to them. We hope we can PENTYRCH SAVE OUR SURGERY Despite the current problems, and influence and inspire change GROUP having to work from home, we hope through these new roles so that The proposed closure of Pentyrch to be able to start in our roles in Wales can lead by example in this Surgery and inevitable loss of our early February and will be working area. Pharmacy is an emotive issue. The as a team within the Prosperous If anyone within our community, need for our surgery was established Futures Division of the Welsh including those who are business 40 years ago. Since then the village Government right across Wales. The leaders, would be interested in has expanded. Over 25% of the main aim will be to increase the knowing more about this new area in population are over 65. The existing number of people with a disability which I will be working I would be portacabin has always been who are in paid employment. We will very happy to hear from you. temporary on the basis of any be advocating strongly for the I can be contacted on replacement being in Pentyrch. Over employment of disabled people by [email protected] 1700 patients are registered. Creigiau and Taffs Well have smaller populations but have their own meaningful they must be before decisions are made. Contact has only been refused. The Planning surgery. Application is full of errors and In 2017 the Welsh Government made been via the Surgery and Developer. There are significant differences. inaccuracies. £68m available for improving 19 There is no public transport between surgeries. Pentyrch was named. Residents/patients were presented with a fait accompli and denied any Pentyrch and Rhydlafer. Church Road Criteria were ‘improved quality and is narrow, unlit, 60mph, has blind bringing services closer to home’. opportunity for an informed discussion on a proposed closure and relocation bends and no pavements. Those Our Health Board is required by law to unable to drive will be disenfranchised. consult citizens affected by proposals to a smaller village 2 miles away. 6 sites were shortlisted, 5 in Pentyrch. Whatever the outcome, it should only such as these. This has NOT be after a fully informed public debate. happened. For consultations to be Requests for details on the application of deciding criteria and scores have Mike Colley 16 DON LLEWELLYN DON LLEWELLYN ond darlun o'r gymdeithas dros y It’s doubtful whether anyone has made a blynyddoedd, gyda'r cymeriadau lliwgar greater contribution to the life of the a'r hanesion difyr yn dod yn fyw yn ei community and village of Pentyrch than ddisgrifiade. Ac roedd yn un o bileri'r Don Llewellyn, who died recently at the achos ar Faes y Dwrlyn - yn gyn gapten age of 87. To many people, it’s Don the a Llywydd ar Glwb Rygbi Pentyrch. Bu historian, who will be remembered most hefyd yn rhan o'r tîm sefydlodd yr – his obvious enthusiasm when Amgueddfa yn swyddfeydd Cyngor collecting old stories, documents, Cymuned Pentyrch, a fydde dim pictures and articles about the area. He Neuadd Bentre ysblennydd gyda ni ym was delighted to be able to share that Maes y Sarn oni bai am ei ymdrechion e information in his warm, humorous way, a'i ffrind mawr Norman Follis nôl yn y with so many different societies who 1970au. invited him to hold an interesting evening Dileit mawr arall oedd yr ardd - roedd in their company. He was Chairman of honno'n bictiwr - yn ffrwydro yn lliwie the Pentyrch and District Local History llachar y blode bob Gwanwyn - enillodd Society, which he founded in 1993, and wobr am ardd hardda'r brifddinas rai was responsible for producing the 61 blynyddoedd yn ôl, ac roedd yn un o issues of the “Garth Domain” - “a series sylfaenwyr penwthnos " Gerddi Agored describing local places and people as Go brin fod neb erioed wedi gwneud Pentyrch". they were”. mwy o gyfraniad i fywyd y pentre a'r Ond i ni falle taw ei gyfraniad i'r He published two novels which gymuned yma ym Mhentyrch na Don Gymraeg oedd y fwya gwerthfawr o'r chronicled memories of his childhood in Llewellyn , a fu farw'n drist o sydyn yn cwbwl. Ar ôl ail gydio yn yr iaith, bu'n the village. The book he produced with ddiweddar yn 87 mlwydd oed. A'r brwydro'n gyson i'w chynnal yn y his brother, Arthur, to celebrate the cyfraniad hwnnw wedi dod mewn gymuned mewn cyfnod pan oedd dan Centenary of Pentyrch Rugby Club is in cymaint o wahanol feysydd a fygythiad; yn ymhyfrydu yn y dafodiaith a class of its own – not dry facts and chyfeiriadau. I lawer iawn o bobl, Don yr leol gyfoethog. Roedd ei deithiau statistics but a picture of society over the hanesydd gaiff ei gofio fwya - roedd ei hanesyddol o gwmpas y fro yn agoriad years with the colourful characters and frwdfrydedd amlwg wrth gasglu hen llygad a'i straeon yn llawn hiwmor yn ei the interesting stories coming to life in his straeon, dogfennau, lluniau ac erthyglau Wenhwyseg orau. descriptions. And he was a stalwart of am yr ardal yn heintus - ac roedd wrth ei O ran ei waith bob dydd, cafodd yrfa Parc y Dwrlyn – a former captain and fodd yn cael rhannu'r wybodaeth honno ddisglair yn y byd teledu, fel golygydd President of Pentyrch Rugby Club. He yn ei ffordd gynnes, llawn hiwmor gyda ffilm i ddechre gyda HTV cyn symud was also part of the team that chymaint o wahanol gymdeithasau oedd ymlaen i fod yn gynhyrchydd a established the Museum in the Pentyrch yn ei wahodd i gynnal noson ddifyr yn eu chyfarwyddwr arbennig o ddawnus ac Community Council offices. And without cwmni. Fe oedd Cadeirydd Cymdeithas uchel ei barch, gan fod yn gyfrifol am the efforts of Don, his great friend Hanes Pentyrch ac yn benna gyfrifol am lawer iawn o gyfresi a rhaglenni dogfen Norman Follis and the other founders in gylchgrawn y "Garth Domain " fu hefyd o bedwar ban byd. Enillodd wobre lawer the 1970’s we would not have had our yn gyfrwng i gyflwyno'r hanes hwnnw i - gan gynnwys sawl BAFTA am ei waith. splendid Village Hall. bobl y fro dros y degawd diwetha. Yn amlwg, roedd hynny'n achos His other great delight was the garden – Cyhoeddodd ddwy nofel sy'n croniclo'i balchder mawr iddo. Ond o'i nabod, it was a picture – full of bright colours atgofion o gyfnod ei blentyndod yn y rwy'n rhyw led dybio falle bod cael ei every spring – he won a prize for the pentre, ac mae'r gyfrol a luniodd e ar y gydnabod gan ei gymuned a'i genedl best garden in the capital city a few cyd gyda'i frawd Arthur i ddathlu wedi golygu mwy fyth iddo - cael ei years ago and he was one of the canmlwyddiant y clwb rygbi yn glasur o'i wneud yn Rhyddfreiniwr yn ddiweddar founders of the Pentyrch Open Gardens fath. Nid ffeithiau sych ac ystadegau, gan y Cyngor Lleol, a'i Urddo i'r Orsedd weekend. yn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Caerdydd He also made an enormous contribution responsible for many documentary yn 2018 - nid yn gymaint am ei waith yn to the Welsh language, he fought series from all parts of the world. He won y byd teledu, ond am ei gyfraniad continuously to sustain it in the many awards – including a BAFTA – for arbennig yn ei Filltir Sgwâr. Ar ôl hir community when it was under threat and his outdoor pursuit series Trailblazers bendroni, penderfynodd ar "Don - Mab y was proud of the local dialect. He was and a New York Festival Gold Award for Garth" yn enw barddol. Hollol gymwys encouraged to capture the rich Welsh Survival of the Fittest. ac addas. Ond rwy'n siŵr y bydde pawb heritage of the area and the hours of But of all the awards none pleased him ohonon ni sy'n ymwybodol o'r dylanwad tape recordings he made in the 1960’s more than to be recognised by his own hwnnw yma yn y pentre yn cytuno y are a source of many of the stories community – he was made a Freeman bydde "Don - Pendefig Pentyrch" wedi we’ve heard from Don over the years. by Pentyrch Community Council and he bod yr un mor addas a theilwng i Don - y He led Clwb y Dwrlyn and other groups was made a member of the Gorsedd at cymeriad a'r cymwynaswr. on many walks around the villages, his the Cardiff National Eisteddfod in 2018 – Estynnwn ein cydymdeimlad i Avril, i stories were legendary, and he would not so much for his work in the television Ceri a Gwynfor a'r wyrion a'r gor wyrion i inevitably break into a rousing song world, but for his exceptional contribution gyd. Bydd yn gadael bwlch mawr ar ei before the end of the walk. in his own locality. ôl. Cynhaliwyd ei angladd ar 12 Don took a keen interest in photography We extend our sympathy to Avril, Ceri Chwefror ac roedd nifer fawr o’i gyfeillion when he was a boy, and like his father, and Gwynfor and their families. His a gydnabod ar strydoedd y pentref i he developed and printed his own funeral was held on 12 February when a ddweud ffarwel, i dalu teyrnged a photographs. That interest led him to large number of friends and colleagues dangos eu gwerthfawrogiad o'r ffordd y apply for work with a new Welsh lined the streets of Pentyrch to show mae wedi cyfoethogi bywyd pob yr un television company which became HTV, their appreciation and pay tribute to the ohonon ni fu'n ddigon ffodus i gael ei now ITV. After a decade of grounding as way Don enriched the life of each one of adnabod. HuwLlywelynDavies a film editor he became a highly us who was fortunate to know him. acclaimed director and producer Huw Llywelyn Davies

17 An Appreciation of DON LLEWELLYN Pentyrch and District Local Don Llewellyn History Society In 1970 Don agreed to be Publicity A tribute to our late chairman Manager for the fundraising campaign Don Llewellyn for Pentyrch Village Hall. With three In 1993 Don Llewellyn and a group new estates being built, he and others of friends had an idea to share with realised a social hub would be needed the people of Pentyrch and to help the integration of new and old surrounding areas their enthusiasm villagers. for Local History in all its forms. To Don wrote the campaign appeal leaflets capture oral accounts of traditions and application forms for the Founder and to write and discuss our own Subscription Scheme delivered to every A prolific writer, Don Llewellyn will be “people’s history” so as not to lose house in January 1971. remembered locally for many things, our shared heritage. He produced regular newsletters not least for the over 60 editions of the To this end, the Pentyrch and detailing the progress. In 1972 costs local history publication, Garth District Local History Society was had doubled leading to a call to Domain. It was in the context of local formed. Don has been our chairman “regroup and prepare for battle”. history that Don and I first met. I was from the beginning until his sudden Through 1973 to 1975 regular researching the Lan colliery mine death in January. evenings were arranged by Don at the disaster for my novel, The House of He will be greatly missed as friend, Double Diamond Club with Max Abraham Phillips, and Don was the mentor, raconteur and wit and an Boyce, Mike and Bernie Winters and proof reader. From that day on, we enormous fund of knowledge on our Ryan Davies. have interacted regularly on local area. Again, the costs went up- to £58,000! history topics. He was an expert - a life He has left us with a great deal of Then- Norman Follis did the walk. time resident full of memories and meticulously researched written Blind for 28 years he walked 14 miles recollections, me a relative new comer material. He was the editor and one along country roads, and triumphed. of just some thirty years in the village. of the main contributors to his series At last, in 1976, the Hall was In 2012, at the first ever memorial to of 61 pamphlets called “The Garth completed. Without Don and his those who lost their lives at the Lan, Domain.” He was also responsible contacts, his knowledge of the village Don was the key speaker. Having for the compiling and publishing of inhabitants, foresightedness and spent years behind the camera and the book of photos of Pentyrch, persuasiveness, Pentyrch would not directing, he held the audience enrapt. Creigiau and Gwaelod-y-Garth. Don enjoy the wonderful facility we have Some tears were shed as he uttered realised how important it was to today. the heart-felt cry of a trapped miner record details of everyday life before A consummate professional, he was ‘Arglwydd, achub fi nawr‘.. Lord save it disappeared from memory. His rightly proud of the story of our village me, and Abraham Philips’ calm legacy will live on in our society and hall and was equally proud of the response, ‘Cymryd pethau’n dawel’. so to future generations. commitment shown by those take things quiet/ stay calm. Rest in peace dear friend, you and entrusted with its management since The Lan History Project is in debt to your words will not be forgotten, they 1976. I believe the Hall stands as Don LLewellyn. He gave his are now an integral part of our local proof of the ability of ordinary people permission for the use of all his history. to be inspired and I believe Don was a photographs and texts relating to local major inspiration. What a friend he history. As he moves to his final was to me, to Pentyrch and especially resting place, his name will remain on to Pentyrch Village Hall. the lips of many. We send our Merched y Wawr Thank you, Don condolences to Avril and his family, Er bod y cyfyngiadau ar ein with the assurance that Don’s name cymdeithasu yn parhau mae'r Clwb y Dwrlyn and work will live on. Norma Procter mudiad mor weithgar ag erioed a llu During this difficult period we were o ddigwyddiadau diddorol yn deeply saddened to lose two Clwb y Dwrlyn digwydd yn rhithiol. Yng nghyfarfod exceptional friends. Brian Davies Tristwch mawr i ni yn ystod y cyfnod cynta'r flwyddyn buom yn ddigon was one of our founder members anodd hwn oedd colli dau oedd â ffodus i gael cwmni'r awdures whose entertaining personality chysylltiad agos iawn â Chlwb y Angharad Tomos a bu'n sôn am enriched our lives. Dwrlyn. Fe welwn eisiau Brian gefndir ei nofel ddiweddara 'Castell Don Llewelyn was also a dear friend Davies un o aelodau cynhara'r Siwgr'- nofel sy'n olrhain hanes dwy who made such a valued gymdeithas yn fawr. Cofiwn ei ferch ifanc a'u cysylltiad â theulu'r contribution to our village life. He gyfraniad arbennig mewn sawl Penrhyn - un yn y castell yng addressed us on numerous maes, ei hiwmor iach a'i ngogledd Cymru a'r llall ym occassions and led us on many bersonoliaeth unigryw. Bu'n fraint mhlanhigfa'r teulu yn Jamaica. memorable walks, sharing with pride cael ei adnabod. Mae nifer o gyfarfodydd hefyd yn his vast knowledge of the area. Roedd Don Llewelyn yn un arall o digwydd ar lefel ranbarthol a braf Our sympathy goes out to both gymwynaswyr y Dwrlyn ac mae oedd cael cwmni Betsan Powys cyn- families. gennym i gyd atgofion gwerthfawr olygydd rhaglenni gyda'r BBC i'n am ei sgyrsiau difyr a'r llu o deithiau diddanu. Mewn cyfarfod arall cerdded diddorol a aweiniodd o llwyddwyd i gysylltu â thair merch PENTYRCH HORTICULTURAL gwmpas yr ardal ac yntau yn ei elfen sy'n byw ym Mhatagonia a'u clywed yn rhannu eu profiadau am fywyd yn COOKERY AND CRAFT SHOW yn rhannu gyda balchder ei wybodaeth eang am hanes ei filltir y Wladfa. Yn ogystal â hyn mae Due to the ongoing pandemic, sgwâr. gweithgareddau amrywiol yn the committee regrets that the Trysorwn gyfraniad nodedig y ddau digwydd yn gyson, yn ddarlithoedd, ac estynnwn ein cydymdeimlad i'w yn weithdai, boreau coffi, 2021 show will not take place. teuluoedd. podlediadau a chystadlaethau. 18 RESIDENTS OF CREIGIAU TO RUN RECREATION experience. We are also considering the positioning of FIELD outdoor exercise devices along the path to give the We are pleased to inform you that the newly formed possibility of outdoor training. Creigiau Recreation Charity (Elusen Hamdden Creigiau) We will also be aiming to address the access and is now running and maintaining the Creigiau Recreation drainage issues that affect the field. While some of these Field on a lease granted by the PCC for 30 years. are outside the boundaries of our lease we will use as The Charity can now progress with taking action in many opportunities as we can to improve the implementing the exciting plans for development of the environment. “REC” which will greatly improve the recreation and In the coming months we will be contacting as many sporting facilities within the village. groups and individuals as we can to ensure there is New Trustees have come on board bringing enthusiasm community involvement in our plans and give everyone and expertise that will help drive forward and achieve the opportunity to engage with our work. completion of the plans. Please follow us or contact us on any of the sites below, The Charity comprises 11 Trustees from the local area, especially if you are willing to help and you have with wide ranging and highly relevant skills and expertise. experience in large funding applications or in architecture We have access to Accountancy, Administration and and building planning. Management skills and the requisite enthusiasm to drive For more information please contact forward our extensive plans to improve the recreation [email protected] and sporting facilities within the village boundary. www.twitter.com/creigiaurec The field and pavilion have had little improvement over www.facebook.com/groups/creigiaurec the last 40 years. Any changes that have taken place www.instagram.com/creigiaurec have been made by the sporting clubs themselves and Trustees the previous Management Committee (CRAMC). The Chair – Colin Belward new Charity’s plans include: Secretary – Arthur Cook Pavilion Extension – to allow increased use of an Treasurer Kate Innes enlarged meeting room perhaps to include indoor fitness Trudi Evans Chris Norey training, yoga or perhaps art or craft classes and to Tim Goodson Dan Clayton Tim Dodson provide changing facilities suitable for multi-gender Claire Campbell Karl Mathews Charles Middleton sports and disability access which at present is impossible. Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) - which will give residents of all ages the opportunity to use an all-weather surface for sport or training. If possible, it will be fitted &ඍඖඛඝඛ with lights and, if affordable, a small play area close by Census 2021 will take place on Sunday 21 March 2021 across Wales and England. for the younger children. Perimeter Path – to allow access to the whole of the The local Census engagement managers are keen to field, wide enough for a pushchair or wheelchair, its chat to local organisations, charities, faith groups and community leaders within the Cardiff raise awareness of design will make walking or running a safe and enjoyable the census and the value to residents in taking part. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that provides a snapshot of households in England and Wales, helping to plan and fund public services. Everyone across England and Wales will be asked to take part and the information people give will decide how services are planned and funded. Ultimately, it ensures funds are invested in emergency services, health care, school places and other vital services. Pete Benton, Director of Census and Survey Operations, said: “The census engagement managers and community advisers we have appointed have a critical role in making sure everyone understands why the census is important and making sure all households across England and Wales know why it is important to take part and how to get the help they need.” For the first time, the census will be run primarily online, making it easy for most people to complete the questionnaire on any device – whether that be a computer, a mobile phone or a tablet. We wanted to reassure everyone that all census staff will operate in line with the Government’s latest Covid-19 guidance. The 2021 Census will include a new question on veterans of the UK Armed Forces, as well as voluntary questions, for those aged 16 and over, on sexual orientation and gender identity. The census will be held on 21 March 2021. While results will be available the following year, all personal records will be locked away for 100 years and kept safe for future generations. For more information, visit census.gov.uk To reach the census engagement manager/community adviser local to your area please contact: Ena Lloyd - [email protected] / or Phil Burkhard philip.burkhard70@ field.census.gov.uk 19 December Leaf Sweep On a quiet Sunday morning, a small group of volunteers cleared the leaves from Ty Nant Road by the primary school and then on Cardiff Road by Tesco – two active parts of the village, where there can be a build-up of leaves which can lead to slippery conditions and blocked drains. Large, compostable leaf bags were provided by Cardiff Council as part of their ‘Love where you Live’ programme to support community volunteering. Liaison with Cardiff Council also resulted in 3 sweeper machines arriving to do a mechanical leaf clear A big thank you, diolch, to all the up plus a couple of Council teams in volunteers who turned out (before collection vehicles, which really and after photos). Same again, helped with the rest of the village. this Autumn ?

Welsh Heritage Fruit Trees Tin on The Wall/Lawn/Bench Drain Unblocking Whilst it is always good to plant trees, some trees punch above their weight in terms of their value. We are really privileged to have been given some amazing welsh heritage trees by Natural Resources Wales for planting here in Creigiau. The trees are:  ·Gwell Na Mil (seek no further) Monmouth Apple  ·Afal Ynys Enlli (Bardsey Island) We have had 3 ‘tin on the wall/lawn’ Apple Foodbank Friday collections in  ·Glan Sevin (llangadog) apple Creigiau (November, December and January). Thank you so much to  ·Monmouth Beauty (Malpas 1750) everyone who participated, community apple groups such as Garth Rotary, Creigiau  ·Pig y Golomen (Pigeon’s Beak) Golf Club, Creigiau Primary School, from Pembroke/Denbigh/ Creigiau 23 and Creigiau WI, as well Anglesey apple as the volunteer collectors and so  ·Marged Nicolas (Carmarthen) many individuals who donated so apple much. The response has been The leaves block the drains, which  ·St Cecilia (Bassaleg) apple overwhelming, at a time when the can leave to localised flooding, and  ·Pig Aderyn (st Dogmael’s Abbey) need for generosity is greater than it is not always clear that this is a apple ever. regular planned maintenance programme by the Council to  ·Pig Aderyn (st Dogmael’s Abbey) remove the leaves. One of our apple Edible Cardiff - Free Vegetable & volunteers keen to fix the problem,  ·Afal Nant apple Seed Giveaway Programme got stuck in, literally. We want to continue our  ·Denbighshire plum – only welsh participation in the ‘Stay Home Grow native plum Veg’ working with partners as part of Drop off Point for Food Bank  ·Cariad cherry (Caernarfon) the Edible Cardiff network. Last Donations How exciting are they? This is our year, we received amazing bumper Creigiau Carnival have kindly living plant genetic history and we packs of healthy vegetable plug donated a covered blue bin that has are playing our part in preserving plants throughout the growing been placed outside the Church Hall these welsh plant genes and more season for sharing, which we as an outdoor, easy to access, drop importantly, they should provide partnered up with tomatoes, off point for food and toiletry food for people and wildlife for future cucumber and chilli plants that local donations for donation to local Food generations. green fingered residents had grown. banks. With thanks as always, to the The trees are to be planted on PCC . This year, we want to repeat, so if Church Hall team for allowing us to land, on the opposite side of the you are someone who likes to grow use their grounds as it is a lovely Frog/Duck Pond at Ffordd Dinefwr, plants, why not plant a few extra for central location. as soon as practicable. sharing within the community.

20 More Bulb Planting Penrhys Pilgrimage Way Spotlight on our Volunteers We are part of a wider Cardiff The Penrhys Pilgrimage Way network of local food growing and historic footpath travels through community groups who share Creigiau. In 2020, way markers were resources. This month, we received installed and there is now a a donation, this time of bulbs from fundraising programme to design & Llanrumney Community who had make bilingual historical received a large consignment of interpretation boards in all the leftover bulbs from a DIY store. Just different communities that the like food, there can be wastage at Pilgrimage Way travels through, the end of a season, and bulbs have including Creigiau. Cardiff Council a short shelf life, so we were more have offered to install the boards, than happy to get a share of the free of charge. bulbs and plant and distribute to Thanks to the generosity of some others. lovely Creigiau residents, Pentyrch Community Council and Creigiau 23, the design costs have been found and is part of the first batch to be created. The Penrhys Pilgrimage Way is now fundraising for the funds to make the Boards (Penrhys Pilgrimage email: [email protected] ). David Thomas, proving that you are If you are interested in local history never too young to be a hero. David and want to help write the words turned 80 at the start of 2021. Thank about our Creigiau heritage you, diolch for all that you do. associated with the Pilgrimage Way and Castell Mynach, please volunteer as these words will be Litter & Dog Poo Bags around for many years, so important to get it correct and interesting too Saving the Footpaths read ([email protected]). The footpaths group have continued documenting issues with paths within the PCC area despite the Reporting village maintenance various COVID-19 lockdowns. So far more than 20 Condition Reports have been submitted to Cardiff Council and other urgent issues have been raised with Cardiff Council. With PCC support (Councillors When your outdoor journey must Amanda Thorpe, Karen Thomas & start and end at your house, it is no Stuart Thomas) we are engaging trouble at all to take your litter and with Ramblers & other community dog poo bags home – there has groups and starting to document been an increase in PPE type litter circular footpath walks, with the aim and dog poo bags at a time when of producing a community walking volunteers have to be extra cautious booklet (online and hard copy). in picking up after everyone, so Several people have contacted us please… your waste, your dog poo, through [email protected] with please take it home to your bin. footpath concerns, and more are We are still doing small solo litter welcome. pickers by individuals and as always, the people who are picking up the rubbish are never the same, AGM on Teams We had great success in January. As with all of our community groups, After months of reporting to Cardiff selfish lot who put it there. our AGM was held virtually at the Council, a path in poor condition, start of January. This new format for has finally been repaired and is now meetings is working well. One fit for use. A block of street lights highlight was that we are a has also been fixed. (Playground community sports affiliated group next, hopefully). (Parkour) now to help us claim gift If you see anything in the village that aid. Although, we do not need much needs repairing, please help by money to operate, there are running reporting it. We used the Cardiff costs such as insurance, purchasing Council app. Which has a function of equipment and bulbs & seeds so for reporting fly-tipping, block drains, every bit really does help. path potholes. 21 Creigiau Councillor Reports - summer, I enabled Community amount of land in the community, Amanda Thorpe Heartbeat Trust (CHT) to adopt the including the Garth, and there is so We have been asked to give reports old phone box in the centre of the much risk and opportunity on some of the behind the scenes village for use as an outdoor associated with our landholdings in work that we do to support the defibrillator station. It is a central terms of how we make the most of community. This is my report, first location and all of the defibs in our land in the ‘here and now’ and time of doing this, that highlights Creigiau seem to be inside how we optimise the value of our some of the most recent activities. buildings, some of which were green spaces to the community & Much of my Councillor’s work closed during the lockdown. Garth nature, without compromising the programme is divided 30% doing Rotary have kindly and generously use of our land by future and 70% facilitating or enabling, donated the defibrillator and cabinet generations. Other key topics often through administrative (i.e. to Creigiau, which is a useful, include the need to improve both emails) or meeting and networking practical gift to the village. Pentyrch active and public transport provision with different people and Community Council are paying for our community, the requirement organisations. This can sometimes, directly for the installation by an to persuade others to upgrade and have less visibility than the more approved electrician and bilingual protect the footpaths and how we active litter picking or bulb planting sign. This all happened because a can best support our community and can take a longer time to lovely resident was looking for a groups through the establishment of achieve any deliverable outcomes. suitable location for a pop-up library a Community Support Fund. There are many activities we have and was able to track down the Climate Change – Cardiff Council all had to pause right now, but this is adoption team within BT for us to has published its One Planet Cardiff also an opportunity to try and make first contact to start this. Strategy, and already, we have been progress other projects and tasks, Thank you to Danny & Anne. able to use this to have useful especially if all they require is a bit of Footpaths – we have a fantastically conversations with Cardiff Council. talking and doing emails. Working in high number of footpaths in our Pentyrch Community Council has key themes, and with the full support community, all well used at the declared a climate emergency, as of our Chair, Stuart Thomas, this is a moment. Many need repairs to the has Cardiff but how that gets snapshot of some of the most recent paths and stiles and gates, some translated into any meaningful work: need way markers to stop us getting projects and services in our part of Children & Youth Wellbeing – lost or to guide us in the right north west Cardiff will be the meetings and enabling Play Wales & direction and quite a few need to be challenge. Cardiff Council to start bringing more ‘unblocked’. We have an amazing Food Growing & Edible Cardiff – play sessions for primary school volunteer footpath group who are one of the key themes of the One children to our village. We are sadly carrying out systematic condition Planet Cardiff Strategy is to labelled as ‘play deprived’ by Play survey reports and forwarding them increase local food growing and last Wales and so the more partnership to Cardiff Council. The group are year, I was fortunate to have & facilitating we can do with also documenting the walks for Creigiau included in the ‘stay home, responsible play providers, the future generations to use. My grow food’ programme within better. Play Wales has an equal and contribution is to support, organise Cardiff. Edible Cardiff is an amazing secondary objective to provide our video meetings with all kinds of network of enthusiastic practitioners training and involvement of lovely folk, and just learn from all and joining in on their February youngsters (14-19) who are that they are doing to help with Teams meeting was a little pop of interested in working with children making not just informed decisions, positivity and wellbeing. The as a career or in a voluntary but to support at all times. networking at these type of events capacity, and where it can be Adult Wellbeing – we had our first always provides useful information difficult to get any practical Forum on the subject of wellbeing in on different projects that we can experience. Working with Cardiff February, with an incredible bunch of take part in and incredible Council and physically getting them women, who all have a wealth of individuals and groups who are to our village has prompted knowledge and are already doing amazing things in the city, and conversations about including us in contributing to the local wellbeing of by simply participating, there can be a city-wide grant application for play our communities. My job here, is lots of useful opportunities that we equipment. Video conversations with simply to be the connecting glue and would not otherwise know about. the Cardiff Council Youth team in with the assistance of our community Village Maintenance – Cardiff 2020 have highlighted that there is engagement officer, Deb Hunt, to try Council have an app for reporting more work to be done by us all, to and both communicate the existence things that are broken and need encourage greater outreach and of a lot of doorstep expertise and fixing. It helps Cardiff identify where inclusion of our youngsters in North resource, and then to expand on this and what needs repairing. I reported West Cardiff in the work programme and to do as much as we can. the poor state of the footpath by of Cardiff Council. Wellbeing & Climate Change in Woodland Crescent (numerous Creigiau Playground – we have all PCC - Within the Community times) and the broken lighting on the long wanted a new playground. It Council, we have established a main Cardiff Road opposite Tesco. was lovely to see the old one being thriving Wellbeing & Climate Change Both were fixed in January. Cardiff demolished in January. However, Working Group with more than 50% Council did a really good job on the there is now the need to follow up to of the PCC now involved. We tend path and in fixing the streetlights …. find out when the new playground is to meet monthly. Being a Working Small, but important, maintenance arriving. No idea what we are Group allows us more freedom to tasks that were no trouble to report getting, when we are getting it or engage with both individuals and and now fixed… drains are probably why the new one has not been organisations and provides for more next on the list. installed immediately after the old scrutiny and extra attention on Keep Creigiau Tidy – litter picking, one was taken away. specific topics. As a Community leaf sweeping, bulb planting, External Defibrillator – In the Council, we manage a significant Continued on page 23…….. 22 The Community Council is a statutory consultee for planning applications. These applications are discussed at our monthly Planning Committee meetings and as a part of our monthly Council meetings. Members of the public are able to attend these meetings as observers. The minutes of the planning meetings are published on our website..Pentyrch.cc/Committees. Where PCC has objected or commented on an application you can see full details of comment / objection within the meeting minutes. Details of the Cardiff County Council weekly applications and decided planning lists can also be seen www.pentyrch.cc/Planning You can view pending planning applications on the County Council website www.cardiff.gov.uk/planning and follow the appropriate links Use the 'View Planning Applications' to lodge comments on current applications Mae'r Cyngor Cymuned yn ymgynghorai statudol ar gyfer ceisiadau cynllunio. Trafodir y ceisiadau hyn yng nghyfarfodydd misol y Pwyllgor Cynllunio ac fel rhan o'n cyfarfodydd misol o'r Cyngor. Gall aelodau o'r cyhoedd fynychu'r cyfarfodydd hyn fel arsylwyr. Cyhoeddir cofnodion y cyfarfodydd cynllunio ar ein gwefan.. Pentyrch.cc/Committees. Lle mae CSP wedi gwrthwynebu neu wneud sylwadau ar gais gallwch weld manylion llawn y sylwadau / gwrthwynebiad yng ngherfyddiadau'r cyfarfod. Gellir gweld manylion ceisiadau wythnosol Cyngor Sir Caerdydd a rhestrau cynllunio y penderfynwyd arnynt hefyd www.pentyrch.cc/Planning Gallwch weld ceisiadau cynllunio sydd ar y gweill ar wefan y Cyngor Sir www.cardiff.gov.uk/planning a dilyn y dolenni priodol Defnyddiwch y 'Gweld Ceisiadau Cynllunio' i gyflwyno sylwadau ar geisiadau cyfredol Ty Clyd, Heol Goch: The 20/02323/DCH 20/00863/MNR Barn at Elm demolition of the bungalow has been Cottage, Heol y Parc, Pentyrch approved and will be replaced with CF15 9NB : proposed conversion of four new homes. exisiting barn to 3 self-contained 16/1385/13 RCT Variation of tourism units. Permission refused condition to extend time for PCC 20/02634/MNR Construction Of A compliance on Land West of A4119 Objected New 2 Storey Medical Centre (D1 Cefn Yr Hendy. PCC makes no 20/02351/MJR Use Class) And Pharmacy (A1 Use comment at this time. Class), Parking, Landscaping And 20/02412/DCH Proposed Double Associated Works Land At Rhydlafar Garage And Rear Single Storey Drive, St Fagans, Cardiff PCC Extension To Property 62 Parc-Y- Objected Coed, Creigiau, Cardiff, CF15 9LZ. PCC No Comment The PCC detailed response to the planning application to relocate Continued From Page 22…. the surgery is given on pages 13 community planter maintenance to 17 Tin on the Wall – Participated in 3 tin on the wall/lawn Foodbank Friday 20/01865/DCH 118 Parc y Fro collections organised in Creigiau – Creigiau, CF15 9SB : two-storey to witness the kindness of an entire side extension : Permission granted village is simply humbling and 20/01703/MNR Land at 9 Bryn breath-taking. Thank you, diolch. PCC Commented Briallu, Creigiau CF15 9PR : Liaison with Community 20/02389/DCH Two-Storey Side retrospective change of use from Engagement Officer – I have been Extension And Single Storey Rear paddock/agricultural land to private asked to be the Creigiau Liaison Extension 10 Penmaes, Pentyrch, domestic garden : Permission Officer to work and strengthen ties Cardiff, Cf15 9qs PCC No comment granted with the Community Council Permission granted 20/0792/DCH 9 Bryn Briallu, Engagement Officer. We have held Pentyrch 25: Diversion of Creigiau CF15 9PR : single storey 2 online meetings already and this is footpath Pentyrch 25 is approved. rear extension : granted a great start for 2021 to work 20/02398/MJR Variation Of 20/00075/MNR Land at Ty Clyd, together and for Creigiau to make Condition 1 To Allow For Alterations Heol Goch, Pentyrch CF15 9PN : better and more use of our lovely To Elevation Treatment Of The Demolition of existing dwelling and Community Engagement Officer. Hawthorn Block Of Flats (Plots 124- construction of 3 detached Support for Grant Applications – 135) Previously Approved Under dwellings : Permission granted Most grant applications for funding 17/01012/Mjr Goitre Fach Farm, 20/01699/MNR Land at Mountain welcome accompanying letters Llantrisant Road, St Fagans, Cardiff, Road, Pentyrch : construction of two showing community support and this CF5 6JD. PCC No Comment dwellings : granted is something that is always a lovely 20/02469/DCH Demolition Of 20/02509/DCH First Floor Side (zero cost) mechanism that the Existing Garage And Construction Extension 3 Llys Tudful, Creigiau, Community Council can assist with. Of A Two Storey Side Extension 102 Cardiff, CF15 9JZ. PCC No Creigiau Cricket Club have had Parc-Y-Fro, Creigiau, Cardiff, CF15 Comment. Permission Granted great success in recent years by 9SB. PCC Objected 20/00652/DCH 47 Parc y Bryn, asking for a letter of support and I 20/02524/DCH Two Storey Side Creigiau CF15 9SE : demolition of have appreciated assisting in the And Rear Extension Gelli Dawel, semi-detached single-storey garage drafting of these letters, including Cefn Bychan, Pentyrch, Cardiff, and construction of two-storey side the one for this month to apply for CF15 9PG. PCC No Comment. and single-storey rear extension: much needed funds for a cricket Permission Granted Permission granted. training net. 23 TAKING A STAND AGAINST COVID RESTRICTIONS SCAMS POLICE ACTION consequence South Wales Police More than 5 million people a year Thanks to the new vaccines and a have rightly decided that trying to fall victim to scams. The internet is majority of people abiding by what educate some people to the dangers the delivery channel for 84% of they should, rather than what they of Covid no longer works and so are identity fraud in the UK. People are can do, the number contracting now issuing fixed penalty notices for twice as likely to fall victim of fraud Covid is once again falling. blatant breaches of the regulations than any other crime. Surprisingly However, there are still many who such as anyone driving to the Garth and sadly, only 5% of scams are consider themselves immune, are or Tyn y Coed woods for exercise. reported. If you are interested in unconcerned about passing it on to This includes Pentyrch residents. helping to track down the criminals others and/or, care little for those This will be the case at least as long who are behind these schemes then working in the NHS trying to save as we remain in Tier 4 which being a Scam Marshall for National the lives of those unfortunate restricts travel to only for essential Trading Standards is for you. Being enough to contract Covid. As a purposes. a Marshall involves sharing experiences, helping others to PENTYRCH SURGERY COVID -19 VACCINE SCAMS recognise and report scams and, Followers of any of the Pentyrch Please remind family and friends sending scam mail to the National Facebook sites will know that particularly the more vulnerable Trading Standards Team. Scam following representations from many ones amongst us that the vaccine is Marshalls play a huge role in helping residents who were very concerned only available on the NHS and is stop scam mail. over the sudden announcement that FREE of charge. The NHS will For more information visit there was an intention to close our NEVER ask you for details about ‘friendsagainstscams.org.uk/scam surgery and open a new one 2 miles your bank account or to pay for the marshall’. Why not give it a go? away, PNW agreed to help set up vaccine. If you receive an email, text and facilitate a Save Our Surgery message or phone call purporting to Group comprising villagers and be from the NHS and you are asked CHURCH ROAD PNW representatives. The group to provide any financial details, this A LONG AND WINDING ROAD meets frequently with the objective is a scam. The NHS will NEVER; In 2016 PNW raised with Cardiff of seeking to retain not just the -Ask for your bank or card details, Council the dangers and poor state surgery in Pentyrch but also the nor your PIN or banking password of repair of this important road. Little highly valued Pharmacy. The total -Arrive unannounced at your home did we realise the enormity of trying absence of an open and informed to administer the vaccine to have this road brought up to an discussion with residents in any part -Ask you to prove your identity by acceptable standard. Continual of the decision making process prior sending copies of personal potholes and broken verges along a to decisions being made is documents e.g. passport, driving narrow, 60mph, unlit road with regrettable and a breach of the NHS licence, bills or payslips. several blind bends caused many (Wales) Act 2006. This is not a lost If you believe you are the victim of incidents. Scores of emails later the cause by any means. Please read fraud, please report this to Action turning point came in early 2020 the limited PSOS article elsewhere Fraud as soon as possible by calling when the 3rd of 3 public meetings in this publication and watch out for 0300 123 2040 or visiting endorsed a 4 point petition. Thanks further Facebook updates. www.actionfraud.police.uk go to Natasha Evans, a Rhydlafer resident, who triggered these meetings and who actively worked with PNW to amass over 700 signatures on the petition before Covid brought it to a halt. PNW used the clout from the petition to apply pressure on Cardiff Council. In August 2020 PNW met with Cardiff Council representatives and agreed a plan of action. The eventual result is there for all to see. Whilst we did not get all we sought the road is a huge improvement on what it was. It shows what can be achieved when people come together to speak as one. Well done to all those attending the meetings and who signed the petition. This is your success.

RUBBISH Praise goes to the Saint household in Pentyrch for their voluntary litter clearance by the M4 bridge. An excellent job. Anyone fancy tackling Heol Goch? 24 NATIONAL RAIL SAFETY ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRESENTATION WORKSHOP Our Year 4, 5 and 6 pupils have Recently Class 6 and Dosbarth 6 participated in live National Rail participated in a live Electrical Safety Safety presentations this term. They Workshop delivered by Western all enjoyed the fun presentations Power Distribution on Zoom. They ANTI-BULLYING WEEK and learned important messages thoroughly enjoyed learning new During the Autumn Term we from the comfort of their own homes. facts and information during the interactive workshop. celebrated Anti-Bullying Week. The CYFLWYNIADAU DIOGELWCH theme this year is ‘United Against Mae disgyblion Blwyddyn 4, 5 a 6 Bullying’. Anti-Bullying Week is wedi cymryd rhan mewn cyflwyniadau GWEITHDY DIOGELWCH aimed at sending a clear and diogelwch gan Reilffyrdd Cenedlaethol positive message that bullying is TRYDANOL y tymor hwn. Mwynheuon nhw’r Yn ddiweddar cymerodd Dosbarth 6 neither acceptable nor inevitable in cyflwyniadau hwyliog a dysgon nhw our schools and communities. a Class 6 ran mewn Gweithdy negeseuon pwysig o’u cartrefi eu Diogelwch Trydanol a gyflwynwyd Throughout the week the pupils hunain. undertook a variety of age gan Western Power Distribution yn appropriate activities and lessons. fyw ar Zoom. Roedd y disgyblion The pupils enjoyed participating in PERFFORMIADAU NADOLIG wedi mwynhau dysgu ffeithiau a role play looking at bullying Ar ddiwedd y tymor recordiwyd pob gwybodaeth newydd yn ystod y scenarios with a positive solution; un dosbarth yn perfformio eitem gweithdy rhyngweithiol. listening to a Jessie J song and Nadoligaidd. Lanlwythwyd pob discussing the interpretation of the perfformiad i Grŵp Teams y Dosbarth. Roedd teuluoedd y lyrics about the pressure of looking CREIGIAU TOTE BAGS perfect and to have the confidence disgyblion wrth eu boddau yn eu gwylio! The Friends of The School to be yourself; wearing odd socks organised a very successful and creating informative anti-bullying enterprise before Christmas. With posters. We ended a busy week by FIRST THREE DROPS’ SHOW the help of our Year 6 pupils they celebrating World Children's Day Before the Christmas break our designed canvas tote bags. They 2020. Reception, Class 1 and Class 2 sold out within days - everyone who pupils watched an interactive show bought one was very pleased with in their classrooms. ‘First Three their purchase! Drops’ was a brand-new play performed live over Zoom. It was a funny and magical story of adventure in English and British Sign Language. The pupils all thoroughly enjoyed the show.

SIOE ‘FIRST THREE DROPS’ Cyn gwyliau’r Nadolig gwyliodd disgyblion Reception, Class 1 a Class 5 created Anti-Bullying Posters Class 2 sioe ryngweithiol yn eu hystafelloedd dosbarth. Roedd ‘First Three Drops’ yn ddrama newydd WYTHNOS GWRTH-FWLIO sbon a berfformiwyd yn fyw dros Yn ystod Tymor yr Hydref dathlon ni Zoom. Mwynheuodd y disgyblion y BAGIAU COTWM CREIGIAU Wythnos Gwrth-fwlio. Y thema eleni stori ddoniol a hudolus. Trefnodd Gyfeillion yr Ysgol fenter yw ‘Unedig yn Erbyn Bwlio’. Nod yr lwyddiannus iawn cyn y Nadolig. Wythnos Gwrth-fwlio yw anfon neges DYSGU O ADREF Gyda chymorth disgyblion Blwyddyn glir a chadarnhaol nad yw bwlio yn 6 fe wnaethant ddylunio bagiau dderbyniol yn ein hysgolion a'n Ers mis Ionawr mae’r disgyblion wedi bod yn dysgu o adref. Rydyn cotwm. Roedden nhw wedi gwerthu cymunedau. Trwy gydol yr wythnos allan o fewn dyddiau - roedd pawb a bu'r disgyblion yn ymgymryd ag ni'n falch iawn ohonynt a’r ffordd maen nhw wedi addasu i'r ffordd brynodd un yn hapus iawn gyda’u amrywiaeth o weithgareddau a gwersi. bag! Mwynheuodd y disgyblion chwarae rôl newydd hon o weithio mor gyflym. gan edrych ar senarios bwlio gyda Diolch o galon i’n holl rieni/ofalwyr am gefnogi eu plant gyda’u dysgu yn datrysiad cadarnhaol; gwrando ar gân HOME LEARNING Jessie J a thrafod dehongliad y ogystal ag ymdopi gyda’u hymrwymiadau gwaith eu hunain. Since the beginning of the Spring geiriau; gwisgo sanau gwahanol a Term the pupils have been learning chreu posteri gwybodaeth am wrth- Mae’r disgyblion yn ymgysylltu â’r staff yn y ‘gwersi byw’ dyddiol ac from home. We are very proud of fwlio. Daethom a’n hwythnos brysur i them and how they have adapted to ben trwy ddathlu Diwrnod Plant y Byd maent i gyd yn mwynhau’n fawr. Gwaith tîm arbennig – diolch. this new way of working so quickly. 2020. Many thanks to all our parents/ AHOI BLANTOS! carers for supporting their children AHOY ME HEARTIES! Ym mis Rhagfyr mwynheuodd y with their learning as well as coping In December the pupils enjoyed a disgyblion bantomeim a gweithdy with their own work commitments. pantomime and a virtual workshop rhithwir gan Asiantaeth Safonau All pupils are engaging with the staff to raise awareness of food safety Bwyd yng Nghymru er mwyn codi in the daily ‘live lessons’ which they and hygiene by the Food Standards ymwybyddiaeth o hylendid a are all thoroughly enjoying. Excellent Agency in Wales. diogelwch bwyd. teamwork - thank you. 25 ROAD SAFETY OFFICER During the Autumn Term Aled Forster, a Road Safety Support Officer from Cardiff Council, visited school on numerous occasions to deliver Streetwise Pedestrian training to our Year 6 pupils. When we return to school Aled will visit again to complete the training.

SIALENS DDARLLEN Daeth llyfrgellydd o Lyfrgell Radur â thystysgrifau, YMWELYDD PWYSIG! medalau a pheniau i’r ysgol ar ddiwedd y tymor ar gyfer y Cyn i ni gau ar gyfer gwyliau’r Nadolig mwynheuodd y disgyblion a gymerodd ran yn Sialens Ddarllen yr Haf. Da disgyblion barti Nadolig yn eu dosbarthiadau. Yn ystod y iawn blantos! prynhawn cyrhaeddodd ymwelydd arbennig yr ysgol - syrpréis i'r disgyblion a'r staff! Cafodd y disgyblion i gyd anrheg fechan - diolch Siôn Corn!

AN IMPORTANT VISITOR! Before we closed for the Christmas holidays the pupils enjoyed a Christmas party in their classrooms. During the afternoon a special visitor arrived at the school - a surprise for the pupils and staff! All the pupils received a small gift - thank you Santa!

Class 4 enjoying their Christmas Party! SWYDDOG DIOGELWCH Y FFORDD Yn ystod Tymor yr Hydref daeth Aled Forster, Swyddog Diogelwch Ffyrdd o Gyngor Caerdydd, i'r ysgol i ddarparu hyfforddiant Cerddwyr Craff i ddisgyblion Blwyddyn 6. Pan fyddwn yn dychwelyd i’r ysgol bydd Aled yn ymweld eto i orffen yr hyfforddiant.

READING CHALLENGE A librarian from Radyr Library delivered 16 certificates, medals and pens to school for pupils who completed the Summer Reading Challenge. Well done everyone! 26 &කඍඑඏඑඉඝ*඗ඔඎ&ඔඝඊ years, but following the purchase of Williams, very much a local young <ඍඉකඛ<඗ඝඖඏ the land in 1979 by funds raised man who reached the final of the Creigiau Golf Club celebrates its from members’ levies, and grants by British Amateur Championship in Centenary in 2021, but no member Taff Ely Borough Council and Sports 1998 only to come up against a in their wildest dream, or rather Council for Wales, serious plans certain Sergio Garcia in his prime. nightmare, could ever have were made to develop the course We have a rich history. But what imagined that the year would further. Land was released and more celebrations are planned? At the commence with both clubhouse and land acquired to enable the course to end of May, a celebratory course closed for reasons that need expand, firstly from nine holes to Invitational Tournament has been no further explanation. Uncertainty twelve, then to fourteen and finally to arranged when officials from the exists when re-opening will take the eighteen that exists today. aforementioned Centenary place, the hope being for better celebrating clubs will be invited to news soon. participate together with Planning for Centenary celebrations representatives from various Welsh commenced in earnest three years golfing bodies, local organisations ago. The Club has a thriving golf and club members representing and social membership and a different Sections and Societies. A programme has been devised to special occasion awaits. An cater for all, including the giving of exclusive members’ “Festival of commemorative mementos. The old Clubhouse familiar to the Golf” week is scheduled for July, Golf’s arrival at Creigiau in 1921 older residents of Creigiau highlights being new annual coincided with golf introduced the The clubhouse too has seen many Centenary “board” competitions for same year in many South Wales’ changes, with the current version ladies and men. Other golf and communities, including Aberdare, being completed in 1993 to replace social events are planned Barry (Brynhill), Cardiff (Cyncoed), a building that had seen many throughout 2021. Swansea (Clyne) and Tredegar & additions and had served the Rhymney. The formation of the Golf members well over many years but Club owed much to the enthusiasm was professionally described as of local individuals and many from the business community of Cardiff who were able to travel from the City to the then small community of Creigiau by rail as a result of the Barry Railway Company building a station in what was then the small village of Creigiau. The land was originally farm land, but the owners, the Wingfield Estate, The new clubhouse completed in 1993 persuaded the then farmers, the The Club’s history, diligently Bassett family, to relinquish being “no longer fit for purpose”. researched by member and local sufficient land to enable a 9 hole golf Over the years there have been resident Malcolm Charnley, is course to be built by granting a 50 many notable achievements by recorded in his book “The First 100 year lease for that purpose. Colonel members of Creigiau Golf Club, and Years”. Published in hard back and Mervyn Wingfield became the Club’s high on this list is the success, not packed with details of the early days, first President, and a Mr. Aitken, a once but twice, of a Creigiau Men’s evolution, characters, golfing local quarry owner, the first Captain. team in Spain in 1998 and 2018 in successes and photographs, it is And so the story began. winning the final of a UK National modestly priced at £10 with copies It is difficult to describe in a few Matchplay Tournament, a record available at the Clubhouse. 2021, a words how the club and course have unequalled as no other Club has yet celebratory year, just waiting to evolved over the past century. The to win the event more than once. commence. original course existed for many And then, of course, there was Craig

A message from Show the Love Pant-Y-Gored Farm. "Our natural world, like all of us, Unfortunately, over the recent weeks needs a little love right now. With we have had regular problems with higher temperatures around the gates being left open, climbed on world, we are seeing polar icecaps and broken. If you are using the melting, sea levels rising, flooding, farm land please ensure you are storms, wild fires and droughts. Life sticking to the footpaths and only is becoming very difficult for many using the kissing gates and wooden land and sea creatures, birds, trees, stiles to access the fields as per the plants and for us as well You can country code. Can you please also be kind to our world every day in ensure that all Dogs are always on a many small ways, like recycling, lead. planting flowers for bees, feeding We do have livestock in the fields the birds and walking or cycling and more due in the coming months more. With this little green heart, we and it is massively important that are asking you to take part in the WI they are not moving into fields that 'Show the Love' this February and to are restricted for a reason. be kind to your wonderful world in We thank you for your co-operation. whatever way you can." 27 Why playing outdoors is important-a message from + ඉඞඍ<඗ඝක6ඉඡ Play Wales The Welsh Government is currently consulting on its new Unfortunately, due the current restrictions, Play Wales Litter & Fly-tipping Prevention Plan for Wales and what it has taken the difficult decision not to provide staffed play believes needs to happen next. sessions in the area during February half-term. You access the consultation at:- However, as an organisation, we want to make sure that https://gov.wales/litter-and-fly-tipping-prevention-plan-wales children have as much opportunity to play as possible. The consultation will close on 22 April 2021 Suporting children’s well-being through play Playing contributes to improved well-being during times of uncertainty. It’s children’s way of supporting their own health and well-being. These top tips aim to help parents to support their children’s play during times of stress. Playing is the most natural and enjoyable way for children keep well and be happy. It can contribute to improved well-being for everyone during times of uncertainty. Playing is something that children do whenever they have the chance. It is their way of supporting their own health and well-being. The onset of the coronavirus means we are having to deal with uncertainties and unknowns very quickly and with little preparation. Being at home for long periods of time and not being able to see friends and visit familiar places is confusing. Despite the current pandemic, children will still need and want to play. Playing helps children manage their emotions and make sense of their situation. During times of uncertainty it:  helps to give children a feeling of normality and joy during an experience of loss, isolation and trauma  helps children to overcome emotional pain and regain control over their lives  helps children make meaning of what has happened to them, and enable them to experience fun and enjoyment  offers children an opportunity to explore their own creativity. Even if children may sometimes seem distressed, play is the healthy way for children to come to terms with news and it provides parents and carers with an insight as to how they are feeling. To help parents to support children’s play during times of stress we have pulled together a list of top tips. Healthy children who are suitably dressed don’t need to Many of us remember how much we enjoyed playing let a bit of Welsh rain stop them playing outdoors. outdoors when we were children. But today people seem You don’t have to spend money on expensive activities, to worry about their children being outside, and there or travel miles to take your child to a particular seem to be fewer chances for children to play outside, playground. It is just as valuable to give them low-cost or too. free opportunities to play in your community. Playing outside is definitely as important today as it ever The most important thing is that you make play a part of was. your child’s daily routine.  It gives children space to run, climb, roll, jump, hide, Play Wales is looking to work with local people to and use up energy establish Play Action Groups to identify ways to sustain  It means children can play with natural things like water, regular play opportunities. If you are interested, please sand, mud, grass, bark and twigs. contact Play Wales [email protected]  It’s fun for children to discover the natural world, for example seeing which creatures come out in different weather.  It helps children learn about the seasons and our wide range of weather by experiencing what they are like.  It helps children learn about looking after themselves – for example, being aware of how slippery ice can be, and of the need to drink water and wear a hat when it’s sunny.  It helps develop children’s senses – sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste.  It’s less stressful and annoying for adults if children are noisy outdoors, rather than indoors. It gives children the chance to see what it’s like to change their environment – digging, making large dens, making mud pies or castles. Every child benefits from the opportunity to play, and weather and cost don’t need to get in the way. 28 CREIGIAU WI’S 0 ඍකඋඐඍඌඡ: ඉඟක CREIGIAU TENNIS CLUB YEAR TO REMEMBER! Although the restrictions on our Well nothing still happening on our Most of the members of Creigiau WI socialising remain the movement is lovely Tennis courts, but news is are in the age group who were told as active as ever and a host of looking more positive, so I hope it to stay at home to protect the NHS. interesting events are happening won’t be long before we are back This we have done, with the result virtually. At the first meeting of the playing again. that we have, by and large, year we were fortunate enough to We are hoping to run our Summer remained safe and healthy, but, that have the company of the author Team league matches from June does not mean that we have been in Angharad Tomos and talked about 2021, and this year we would love to hibernation! The past year we have the background of her latest welsh put a men’s team forward to join our kept in touch and supported each novel ‘Y Castell Siwgr'. The novel ladies , vets, and mixed teams. So if other in a number of ways. A far traces the history of two young girls you are interested in playing Team distant memory as I write this in mid and their connection with the tennis please come when we can, February is that during the summer Penrhyn family - one in the castle in and have a game with us. months we were able to keep up our north Wales and the other in the These lockdowns have not been monthly meetings, but without family's plantation in Jamaica. good for our physical or mental external speakers, by meeting in A number of meetings also take wellbeing,there will never be a better open spaces, strictly following the place at a regional level and it was time to come and hit that tennis ball. Government rules and advice pleasing to have Betsan Powys a So for social,family fun, or more regarding safe contact. Many of our former programme editor with the serious play, come and join us. members formed “support bubbles” BBC to entertain us. At another Tom Richards our head coach will with fellow members who live alone meeting we were able to contact be back to coach individual, groups, and are vulnerable. Others offered three girls living in Patagonia and in both Adults and Junior,s, and run help with shopping for those who hear them share their experiences of his summer camps hopefully as could not get out. We all took life in Wladfa. In addition to this soon as he is allowed. strength from the fact that a phone various activities take place For information on membership or call to anyone on our member’s list regularly, lectures, workshops, any questions about our club. would result in a cheery chat. coffee mornings, podcasts and Contact Trudi Evans 07768386119 Monthly news letter, delivered as competitions. Coaching enquiries to Tom on part of our permitted exercise, 07702788713 or you can look at helped us to remain connected to [email protected] the group. Looking forward, we are It has been hard for some of us old Until we can play our sports again now venturing into the age of video dinosaurs to embrace this new stay safe,and look after each other. conferencing! We are starting to technology, but I am pleased to say Trudi Evans Chair Creigiau Tennis have meetings on Zoom, amongst that we are getting there! Club ourselves and with guest speakers. Ann Taylor, President

29 The British countryside has been under extreme pressure since the first lockdown due to Covid19. Whereas we welcome the respectful and caring visitors to our beautiful countryside and workplace, there are some unfortunately not so caring, and have no idea how the countryside works and think that it is a playground for all to treat as such!!! The local inhabitants are very protective of our lovely Garth Mountain, quite rightly so, and have been appalled by the explosion of visitors from outside the village blocking roads and gateways with their parked cars. We and other neighbouring farmers have had no end of walkers traipsing all over our farms, often with dogs running loose, leaving gates open and dropping litter and insisting that they have every right to be there, follow the Countryside Code. Lan Disaster Memorial. making our lives extremely difficult. Please remember For many years the Garth Mountain  Be safe, and follow any signs has been out of bounds to dogs  Stay on footpaths with dogs on running off leads, and the PCC have short lead, not running about. signs stating as much, there are also Leave gates and property as you many other signs all around alerting  people. The responsible walkers find them. take heed to this request. There is  Protect plants and animals. absolutely no excuse for any dogs to  Take all litter home. be running loose.  Keep all dogs under close control Our family have grazed and and on a lead especially if there managed the Garth for 80+ years is any livestock close by, and and it has always been understood clean up after your dogs, and Remembering those from Gwaelod that the cattle and sheep have their dispose of responsibly. Y Garth villages who died or were peaceful grazing . Just please give  Do not climb over or damage injured in the Lan disaster. No them their space. hedges, fences or walls. official memorial. A small distanced By Law throughout Britain on  Do not light fires. service. Thank you to Gavin and Mountain, moorland, heathland and  Consider other people. Slow Pip, and to local councillors. commons all dogs have to be on a down or stop when approaching short 1-2mtr length lead at all times horses or livestock on the from the 1st.March to the 31st.July road...... They were using them and more tragic reports of animals to protect all ground nesting birds long before cars. choking or dying from colic because and other wildlife. One other thing that I must add, they have been fed the wrong So please for everyone’s sake and for PLEASE never feed any animals, things. I’m sure the intentions are the sake of livestock and wildlife, study horses, cattle, sheep unless they well meaning, but please do not do and make yourself familiar with and belong to you. We are hearing more it, you could kill that animal. RESPECT PROTECT .ENJOY Please treat the countryside with respect and remember it is our home and place of work. There is nothing more distressing or heartbreaking than finding a sheep with her throat ripped out, or in fact any damage inflicted on any livestock due to lack of understanding, it should not happen, just take that second to clip that lead on. On Jan1st of this year, some people thought it was quite acceptable to go up to the top of the Garth with 100 plus large and extremely loud fireworks at 10.30 in the night. WRONG.... this is not acceptable at any time. To add insult to injury they went home leaving all their dead fireworks strewn everywhere for my family to clean up!!! S. Williams

30 Gwaelod Rangers FC We are the local grassroots S G Tree Services football club for Gwaelod-y- Garth and the wider area with teams from U6s to N.P.T.C Certified and U12s, U14s, and Youth Fully Insured Tree Level (U18s). Our club is always looking for new Surgeon with 15years players and accept players of all abilities. We know that experience. now more than ever it is important to have the Services Offered opportunity to get involved in organised sports to help look after both physical and  Crown Raising mental well-being. We, of course, fully comply with all  Crown Reductions Welsh Government and FAW guidance for playing safely  Pruning during Covid, and are hoping that next season is one without any further interruptions!  Tree Felling Both the 2019/20 and 2020/21 season have been  Hedge Cutting relentless, with the floods, sinkholes at Heol Berry and  Stump Grinding then Covid-19 causing a lot of disruption to our calendar. However the U13s were undefeated in the 2019/20  TPO's and Conservation Areas season, the U16s had a successful stint in the top league  Plus Other Services for grassroots football in the Cardiff and District League  All Arisings Removed and each of the younger age groups continued to do well. This season we look forward to seeing the new U6s  Green Waste Registered starting off their time with Gwaelod Rangers, the I cover all areas of South Wales. continued development of all our established teams and also our new Youth team. We are also very excited about Please give me call/email for a free no obligation having started our first girls-only team for this season. quotation. Our club is always looking to expand and are looking for new volunteer coaches to come and help, with funding to Tel: 07739277233 be made available for some of the new volunteer Email: [email protected] coaches to be able to do their FAW Online Leaders Course. We would like to encourage anyone who is interested to get in touch, and especially 16-18 year olds We have ambitious aims to provide teams across a wider who are looking to get into a career of sport. range of age groups, as well as growing our girls footballing program. These aims can only be achieved by bringing in more people to the fold. We also have a number of exciting plans to develop the facilities at our Heol Berry home. If you are interested in finding out more about how you can get involved in the club, contact our club secretary, Rhys Vanstone, at [email protected].

Creigiau Cricket Club - Introducing Dynamos Cricket and the return of All Stars! For those of you who missed your summer evenings cricket at the rec in 2020, good news! COVID allowing, we are planning to be back this year with not just All Stars cricket for 5–8 year old boys and girls, but also introducing Dynamos Cricket for all girls aged 8-14. The Dynamos format will provide the chance for girls in the village and surrounding areas to get a taster for the softball format and provide them with the pathway to joining our successful ladies team. Of course we will continue to run our mixed U9s softball cricket team as well as our hard ball junior teams. Our junior section relies on the support of local parents and helpers and we are always happy to hear from anyone keen to help out. For more information on All Stars, Dynamos, Junior Cricket in general including U9-U15s or indeed Men’s and Women’s cricket, please contact Club Chairman & Junior Coordinator Ben Taylor on 07999070537. 31 Clwb Rygbi Pentyrch Pentyrch RFC Pentyrch Village Hall Ar lawer ystyr, cychwynnodd 2021 In many respects, 2021 started as Pentyrch Village Hall Annual fel gwnaeth 2020 orffen, gyda 2020 finished, with a return to the General Meeting is scheduled for 8 dychweliad i'r lefel uchaf o highest level of restrictions and March 2021 at 7:00 pm. To take gyfyngiadau a thrasiedi bellach yn further tragedy affecting the Club part in the meeting, email effeithio ar y Clwb a'n haelodau. and our members. [email protected] as Yn yr un modd â chymaint o As with so many other aspects of life soon as you can prior to the date agweddau eraill ar fywyd yn ein in our community, Don Llewellyn and time of the meeting. The cymuned, gwnaeth Don Llewellyn made huge contributions to the meeting will be held via Zoom, you gyfraniadau enfawr i’r Clwb Rygbi, Rugby Club, as a former player, will receive an email ‘invitation’ to fel cyn-chwaraewr, Capten, Llywydd, Captain, President, and co-author of enable you to join the meeting. a chydawdur llyfr cyntaf y Clwb. the Club’s first book. His loss has Due to the Welsh Government Covid Teimlwyd ei golled yn frwd. been keenly felt. 19 restrictions Pentyrch Village Hall Yn drasig, cymerwyd Brian Elsey Brian Elsey, whose son is one of our has been closed for the majority of gan y Coronafeirws. Mae ei fab yn U7s, was tragically taken by the 2020 and start of 2021. The hall un o'n tîm dan saith. Coronavirus. Our thoughts are remains open for the Children’s Mae ein meddyliau gyda'r teuluoedd firmly with the families affected. Nursery. The Village Hall looks yr effeithir arnynt. In further sad news, our great friend, forward to welcoming the Mewn newyddion trist pellach, and former Chairman, Bob Hannah Community back as soon as Welsh dioddefodd ein ffrind mawr, a chyn- suffered a stroke. Bob remains in Government Guidance allows. You gadeirydd, Bob Hannah strôc. Mae hospital. It is early days, but we can can help support the village hall in Bob dal yn yr ysbyty. Mae'n be sure that Bob will be fighting the meantime by purchasing through ddyddiau cynnar, ond gallwn fod yn hard, showing the determination we www.pentyrchvillagehallshop.co.uk sicr y bydd Bob yn ymladd yn galed, all know him for. We offer him and gan ddangos y penderfyniad yr ydym his family all the support we can. for businesses and work to install i gyd yn ei adnabod am. Rydym yn You might see some activity at the solar panels is about begin. Our cynnig yr holl gefnogaeth y gallwn ni, Clubhouse, please don’t be alarmed! thanks to Sport Wales for awarding i Bob a'i deulu. Public Health Wales has permitted us a grant for this work, and to the Efallai y byddwch chi'n gweld us to host essential safety training WRU for its steadfast support for rhywfaint o weithgaredd yn y Clwb, community rugby. peidiwch â dychryn! Mae Iechyd gwanwyn yn ymddangos o'n As we see signs of spring appearing Cyhoeddus Cymru wedi caniatáu cwmpas, rydyn ni'n parhau i fod yn around us, we remain hopeful that inni gynnal hyfforddiant diogelwch obeithiol nad yw amseroedd gwell better times are not too far off. We hanfodol i fusnesau ac mae gwaith i yn rhy bell i ffwrdd. Rydym yn are preparing for a possible return to osod paneli solar ar fin dechrau. Ein paratoi ar gyfer dychwelyd posibl i rugby training soon and, if progress diolch i Chwaraeon Cymru am ymarfer rygbi yn fuan ac, os bydd y in suppressing the Coronavirus ddyfarnu grant inni ar gyfer y gwaith cynnydd o ran atal y Coronafeirws continues, we hope to welcome hwn, ac i'r Undeb am ei gefnogaeth yn parhau, gobeithiwn groesawu members and friends back to the ddiysgog i rygbi cymunedol. aelodau a ffrindiau yn ôl i'r Clwb yn Clubhouse in late spring. Wrth i ni weld arwyddion o'r hwyr yn y gwanwyn.

32 Pentyrch Open Gardens 3rd & 4th July 2021 Yes, we are planning to open our gardens this year in a Covid –19 safe way providing the regulations allow us to. There will also be a virtual Open Gardens as we had last year as this allowed visitors from as far away as the USA to take a wander around the gardens. It also meant we were able to make a donation to the Welsh Air Ambulance of £1200 through our Just Giving page and we are continuing to support them again this year. A pop-up plant sale will continue as plants become ready at Sue & Martin’s house in Cefn Bychan so keep an eye on the community hub on Facebook to see when and what is available. If you take a walk around the village green area you can see that the snowdrops we planted are out and also spreading over the green area. This is heartening to see as whatever is wrong with our world just as the sun rises and sets each day mother nature continues to do her work. I think we all have learned to appreciate the small things in life this past year. If you would like to open your garden this year please contact Chris & Helen 2 Penmaes 07787890284 and we will add you to the list. We hope to have new gardens this year as the lockdown last year seems to have generated more Killing them with Kindness interest in our gardens. Happy Gardening!

During lockdown this has become a bigger problem than ever, with well-meaning people going for walks and thinking they are being kind in feeding horses. Whilst horses are big, strong animals, they have very delicate digestive systems and can become ill and even die from being fed by the public.  Horses cannot be sick, so once it is in, it has to pass right through.  Grass cuttings begin to ferment as soon as they are cut and if eaten by a horse, can poison them and lead to death.  Carrots and fruit cut to the wrong size and shape can get lodged in their windpipes and cause them to suffocate. This really is a serious problem and the more people who understand and share this information, the fewer tragedies will happen going forward.

33 BLACK MINERS IN SOUTH WALES Some of you may have seen historian Norma Gregory on TV. She is researching black mining history in South Wales. We interacted recently so I set about researching. First call was to Arthur Welsby. He remembered a black family as licensees of the Gwaelod pub. Next, I spoke with the late Don Llewellyn. He remembered the family, saying David Peters, a former boxer, was involved in local youth sport, and had set-up a boxing room at The Gwaelod. Next stop was Carmen Hughes. As a child, she knew Dai Peters when he was living with his family in Pantgwynlais, landlords of the old Tongwynlais pub. Carmen has good memories of the family - and other famous boxers who came to the Peters’ pub. Newspaper archives have many reference to Dai, In 1909, Dave Peters, from a champion, fighting for big purses. Treorchy, knocked out Yorkshire Carmen says he was a gentle man - -born Merthyr fighter James he taught her tap and soft shoe 'Tiger' Smith at Mountain Ash to shuffle! Everyone liked the family reclaim the Welsh middleweight Census research came up with more title. information: David Peters was born in 1876. A young man, initially a miner, he is listed as a brewery traveller married to Lillian (listed as a licensed victualler). Children of the marriage were Ivor David (1902),John Thomas (1905), Arthur Tyndhurst (1907) and Edna Elizabeth. Now the interesting bit! One of the miners killed in the Lan disaster was William Peters. Census research shows he was the brother of Thomas Peters, father of David Peters. They had left the West Indies together around 1860. Will Peters came as a marine stoker, married a local girl and stayed! He and his wife Ann lived at 1 Garth Street, in Taffs Well. He is the earliest located black miner in South Wales, but lies in an umarked grave in Groeswen. Norma Procter

Creigiau Companions Who would have thought that we would still be in lockdown, a year after the covid19 first became a troublesome addition to our lives? But there it is, it is still with us and likely to be for years to come, and we, as some of the elderly brethren of our community, must continue to use the patience developed over so many years to combat the demands of isolation. By the time you read this, I suspect that all members of Companions will have received their first vaccination, that should set us on our way to some semblance of the normality we remember. I have no doubt that all our members are missing the comradeship and the enjoyment of our meetings. Once we are able to meet again, we will endeavour to set up a diary of interesting and entertaining speakers and events. That will, of course, take some time to organise, so the first few meetings could well have a flavour of DIY. But fear not! You will be able to catch up on all the exciting things your friends have done in the extended lockdown period: gardening, crocheting, decorating, reading, knitting, watching TV, writing a book, using zoom, cooking specialities, walking, climbing mountains, waving to grandchildren on a digital gadget. So many skills that have been lying dormant over so many years! Stay Safe, everyone, have the vaccine, and we’ll meet again, we do know where, but we don’t know when, but hopefully, soon. John Gough 34 3ඍඖගඡකඋඐ%඗ඟඔඑඖඏ&ඔඝඊඖඍඍඌඛ ඖඍඟඕඍඕඊඍකඛ Like so many community sports, Pentyrch Bowling Club has been badly affected by the COVID pandemic and no bowls matches Throughout this winter, as we were allowed in 2020. However, with endure another lockdown, Garth the current vaccination programme, Rotary Club have focused on we remain optimistic that some form supporting our community. of outdoor bowls will be possible in In partnership with Boomerang Wales from April/May and we are looking to recruit new members for Charity the Christmas Present Pentyrch Bowls Club Parc y Drwlyn Appeal amassed a whopping 534 2021. So, if you fancy coming along presents for disadvantaged children. present due to Boomerang's staff to have fun and to get some These presents were distributed to 7 being furloughed. However, this exercise and fresh air, then please different hostels across Cardiff, scheme will recommence when we contact either Ian Broxton (02920 which housed 110 families, including return to normal. 843896 or 07966 424614) or Brian 20 families seeking asylum. In Recently Garth Rotary have supported Ilbery (02920 891814 or 07979 addition 3 women's aid refuges, in the appeal to help families cope with 658481). No experience is needed which 12 families reside, all home learning. The Donate a Device and you just need flat-soled shoes; benefitted from donations from intiative has already yeilded a total of qualified coaches will be able to residents of Creigiau, Pentyrch and 40 laptops, pads and tablets. If you demonstrate the basics of the game. Gwaelod y Garth. would like to donate a device please All age groups, male and female, One young mother, aged 26, with a email: [email protected] Please are welcome. 3 year old daughter, fleeing leave your contact details we will Pentyrch Bowling Club wants to domestic violence wrote: arrange collection. keep this community sports facility ''I honestly don't know what I would The Garth Community is close to all going and we need some new have done this Christmas if it wasn't our hearts and we must mention the members to enable us to do just for these gifts. Only yesterday, (22 incredible contribution our friend, that. Under normal circumstances, December) I had everything sorted Don Llewellyn, has made during his we also hold a and now today, I find myself with lifetime. His remarkable number of social functions nothing, My daughter will be so achievements, huge intellect and throughout the year and you are happy because I've had to tell her influence has extended to so many most welcome to join us for these. that Santa might miss us this year. facets of our community. Don You can find out more God bless you all.'' touched so many of our lives and he information about us on our website Collections for the White Goods will never be forgotten. Our deep (www.pentyrchbowlingclub.co.uk). Appeal have been suspended at condolences go to Avril, Ceri and Brian Ilbery and Ian Broxton

35 In search of a photograph of CANTORION CREIGIAU SINGERS Arthur Miles (1905 - 1987). Cantorion Creigiau Singers, our Creigiau Church Hall for Sunday local mixed choir celebrated it's 50th 19th December this year-2021 at anniversary on 20th December 2020 6.30pm for a Carol Concert- all - unfortunately not with a Carol former choristers are welcome to Concert in Creigiau Church Hall as sing with us as we celebrate the originally planned (due to Covid past 50 years. All are welcome to restrictions) but as an enjoyable join us, we look forward to seeing Zoom evening. We enjoyed seeing you. each other and celebrated the When restrictions are lifted we look evening with a "toast"and a light forward to returning to rehearsals in hearted Christmas quiz. Mair Creigiau Golf Club, Sunday Roberts our Musical Director paid evenings 7.30pm-9.00pm. tribute to all choristers who have Former and new members are supported the choir these past 50 welcome to join us any time. Future years and we look forward to possible concerts include a returning to rehearsals as soon as celebration evening with Creigiau we are able to do so. Golf Club who celebrate their Arthur's painting of the viaduct For the moment we continue to meet Centenary this year 2021. When you married in Gwaelod y Garth on Zoom for Social Evenings and A further choir update will be in the in the ‘good old days’, Arthur Miles Committee Meetings. next "Community Link." would give you one of his paintings. Being positive we have booked Jane Williams Born in Faversham, he came to Wales with his family in 1911, living in Manor Street, Cardiff. In 1973, Societies was a ‘fight -back’ against ‘a tide of married to Valerie Sweet, he moved to Gwaelod y Garth. dehumanisation’. Arthur described himself as an ‘all Wales painter’, saying An active member of the communist party, during the year- Wales had little or no history of the visual arts. ‘Wales has long miner’s strike, he and Valerie held a sale of paintings at only promoted poets,’ he moaned. To rectify this, he Tregarth, with all proceeds going to the striking men. The founded the Watercolour Society of Wales. Encouraged by sale raised exactly £6,000. its success, he created a painters’ group in Gwaelod y Arthur worked as a copy writer artist before he started to sell Garth. Its members were, Vernon Hill, Ron Johnson, Glyn his landscapes. Galleries sold and still sell them. While Bishop, Peter Morgan, Rose Francis and Steve Phillips. many of us have his paintings, we cannot locate a single Arthur said the Garth was to them as Mont St Victoire was photograph of the local man who was a member of the to Cezanne. He felt we lived at time when ‘the imposed end Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour- RI being a familiar is not creativity, but compliance.’ He thought the world was part of his signature. If anyone has Arthur’s photograph, I, heading for nuclear destruction, and hoped interest in Art for one, would love to see it. Norma Procter

36 PENTYRCH TENNIS CLUB After Andy Murray won the Wimbledon Tournament a few years ago it was envisaged that this would encourage many to buy a racket to try out or restart playing tennis. – but the increase in tennis club membership in the UK turned out to be very small. However after the Lockdown experienced last year, when most indoor sport and entertainment venues were closed, many people of all ages found the enjoyment and health benefits of outdoor excercise . Most tennis clubs experienced a surge in membership. Pentyrch Tennis Club also achieved a strong increase in residents of the village and surrounding areas joining the Club last year. Others who wish to join this year ,regardless of ability ,will be made most welcome . Annual membership rates, which start from 1st April, are very reasonable. Facilities are excellent with 3 recently resurfaced and floodlit courts which enables year round playing. Those interested can come along free of charge before joining to try out on Ladies Club Night every Tuesday evening 5.30 - 7 pm or Mens Club Night on Thurdays from 5 - 8 pm.. The courts are located at the Pentyrch Recreation Fields immediately behind the Rugby Clubhouse. For more details about the Club please visit our website at www.pentyrchtennis.co.uk Coaching for different age group children and also adults under the guidance of Chris George from Tennis Squad continues on Monday evenings year round and private lessons are also available. Tennis Squad provides coaching at several venues in South Wales and is an award winning organisation that caters for all ages and abilities from new starters to national champions. Please call 02920705348 or visit www.tennisquad.net for more Wash Your Hands. Get Vaccinated. information. As we struggle with Covid, it’s worth remembering history has seen it before - and it does end after it takes its bitter Christmas Cheer toll. Until mass vaccination, Britain was awash with plagues. In 1896 there was an outbreak of smallpox in Gwaelod y Garth. Edward John, a miner died. There will have been others. As now, people took to the streets opposed to vaccination. Arrests, fines and people sent to jail, but in Gwaelod y Garth vaccination ‘was very general’.

Well it seems such a long time ago now but what fun we had when we asked residents/children to stand on their doorstep whilst Santa and his elves paraded around Pentyrch sharing festive cheer, collecting letters from the children that were sent to Lapland. It was so lovely to see how happy the children and mums and dads were. The event was a huge success. When smallpox spread through Wales. A big Thank You to everyone who helped. Bev Liney The first cholera epidemic had swept Wales in1832. After The need for ‘good water’ was critical. Living conditions an 1885 outbreak, the Royal College of Physicians noted, were primitive. The Level Houses on the valley floor had ‘The mining population have suffered more from cholera one privy between all the worker’s cottages. Those on than persons in other occupations. There are no privies the mountain had no doors at the back to improve in the mines. The workmen take food into the mines, and ventilation. Another case of cholera was found there. eat with unwashed hands, and without knife and fork.’ Although smallpox was in retreat, archivist Bridget 1896 marked the last cholera outbreak as cities improved Thomas notes, ‘Measles, scarlet fever, diphtheria and sanitation. Here, Pentyrch ‘Parish Parliament’ thought it influenza ravaged the population. In 1918-19, Spanish flu time to get ‘good water’ to the ‘Lower region’ (Gwaelod y killed an estimated 185,000 people in the UK’ Garth). They met in the School Room - and decided to So wash your hands, get vaccinated. Good advice! It’s hand the issue over to the district council. history! Norma Procter 37 PENGUINS AND Garth Gardeners THE BEAGLE CHANNEL The hope that spring brings In February 2020, I went on a wildlife cruise by catamaran along the Beagle Channel. I left the Queen Victoria liner at Ushuaia, Argentina and boarded the catamaran with other passengers. As we sailed along the Beagle We won’t be able to celebrate St Channel, we had amazing views of David’s Day in the usual way so Ushuaia with the backdrop of snow- Pentyrch Primary asked the children capped mountains. The first island to decorate their windows at home that we visited was Bird Island with all things Welsh...Daffodils, where we had superb views of Leeks, Dragons, Sheep, Flags etc. Imperial and Rock Cormorants in the When out for a walk on 1st March, magical area of islands, landscapes count how many you can see. and wild life. It would be great to see the whole There were Black-browed albatross, village joining in as with the Quince, flowering in January Southern giant petrel, South American Rainbows, pumpkins etc. As gardeners we are aware of the tern, Kelp gull and Blackish cinclodes. Why not make it even more fun and rise in spirits that the first flowers of This bird is native to the southern tip of dress up too! South America, including the Falkland spring can give us. Islands. Litter Hotspot The snowdrops and the hellebores We appreciate all who litter pick in pushing through the soil to bring a our community, on this one occasion little joy on a dark day. This will be we wish to give special thanks to followed by daffodils and tulips, Carol and Stewart Saint for litter something to look forward to. picking 17 bags from Church Road. A few days ago I noticed flowers on Such a shame this needs doing. my chaenomeles bush (quince), Emails have been sent to the Cabi- bright coral coloured flowers against net Member for the Environment at dark bare stems. We were sure that CCC pointing out that this area is this bush had been destroyed when one of the hotspots for fly tipping we built our house. It was flattened and general rubbish asking him and and completely covered in building his team for advice with regards to a rubble, there seemed to be no hope solution! for its recovery. Against all the odds up it came species; Magellanic penguin, through the debris ready to put on a show, flowering profusely every year As we cruised past other islands, we Gentoo penguin and King penguin. On the shoreline were Chilean skua. in the still dark days of spring. saw South American Sea lions So, to all our Garth Gardeners basking on the rocky outcrops and There were also Kelp and Dolphin gulls flying around the boat. members who are going through a also the more active Southern Fur bad time currently, hold onto the Seals. There was something wonderful about this part of the world and to be hope that spring brings to the natural We then left these lively colonies world every year. and headed to the famous surrounded by such astonishing wildlife was truly amazing. Things will get better eventually, and lighthouse at Les Eclaireurs we hope to be able to meet up with Archipelago, then onto Marillo Island Viv Jenkins RSPB Cardiff and District Group Leader you all as soon as we can. In the to the penguin colony. The weather meantime keep enjoying the sight of was exceptionally warm and clear Follow us on:- Facebook: CardiffLocalRSPB new shoots, new life and new hope. which was brilliant for bird watching. ..and don’t forget to visit our web site At Marillo Island, we had Twitter: @Cardiff_RSPB www.rspb.org.uk/groups/cardiff at garthgardeners.wordpress.com breathtaking views of all the three for the superb “View from my window” and "January in the garden" photographs sent in by our members for us all to enjoy. Denise James

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38 1st Pentyrch Guides and Rangers PENTYRCH ART GROUP Pentyrch WI has moved over to Zoom! WEBSITE How sad that we are still not able to 1st Pentyrch Guides and Rangers Due to the ongoing restrictions meet in person, however the have moved over to virtual Zoom Pentyrch Art Group won't be able to committee meet every month (on meetings and I am so proud of the hold their Annual Exhibition at the zoom). We put together a newsletter way that the girls are embracing the Village Hall again this year. sharing u tube clips of various new platform. Members have therefore decided to speakers, a young and up and As if I didn't need reminding why I set up a website for the group, to coming gentleman setting up a run Guides, running virtual meetings exhibit our work- also to encourage us company making films, a very during a pandemic has highlighted to keep painting! The website should inspiring gentleman talking about his how important social contact; peer be up and running in the near future. life/profession with a disability, a support; a distraction from school Photographs of paintings will be lovely Xmas wreath demonstration work and the chance to have a bit of displayed, along with details- artist, from Petal Power Wales to name but fun and just be a child is! Indeed, medium, size, price etc. They will all a few and more recently for those of despite not meeting in person, we be for sale and details of how to make you who remember Mike Young the have still been able to play group a purchase will also be on the website. creator or Superted who's now living games and have scavenger hunts. The paintings will be displayed in Los Angeles and a director of a We have even managed to make unframed, but will be available framed children's animation sharing his 'armpit fudge' and bring our pets - if they are sold locally- or in a mount stories with us. The WI have also along to Guides [although not on the if they are to be posted. been able to offer various zoom same evening I hasten to add!]. We hope many of you will visit the presentations. If you would like to The theme of this term is mental website- even just to browse- and join us albeit by newsletter/monthly wellbeing and our meeting before plan to publish the date it goes live zoom gatherings please do get it half term focused on those who on Pentyrch Facebook page, also in touch:-w.i.pentyrch @gmail.com might be struggling more than us. poster form around the village. Great news that more of us are getting We learnt about one of my Guide our vaccinations, thank you NHS. We leaders in Pentyrch [a rather long known to many who experienced hope to be back in person meeting at time ago!] who, now in her 90s and Guiding in Pentyrch as 'Lulu' – to the Village Hall 1st Wednesday of the following a fall, has had to move into cheer her and many reminded her month very soon. a residential home where she is that once a Guide, you're always a Take care of yourselves and stay finding the transition difficult. The Guide! Margery was an inspirational safe, best wishes. Sue and Linda - girls wrote to Margery Heath – and fun Guide leader and I'm sure Presidents. that she will enjoy the girls' MY LOCKDOWN messages. below. I’m Holly and I’m a new member of Guides is indeed a supportive and Two of Pentyrch Guides have been Pentyrch Girl Guides. I’m 10 years inclusive movement and one of our brave enough to write for this edition old and love spending time with laws in Guiding is that a Guide is a expressing what the pandemic has friends and family. Like everyone, sister to all Guides. If any girls in the been like for a young person in our I’ve found lockdown strange. It has community aged between 10 and 18 community. Their spirit and affected me in lots of different ways. years feel that they could benefit resilience is evident in their writing I get to spend more time with my from being part of our Guide and and I feel very proud to be their Mum, Dad and baby brother, Rowan, Ranger Zoom meetings, please get Guide leader. Sharon O'Leary, who was only five months old when it in touch using the email address Leader of 1st Pentyrch Guides started, so that’s been really good. I’ve also found lots of new things to do online, like playing games with my The very few good things about friends, PE with Joe Wicks and online lockdown are that we have been cooking classes with Cook Stars. I’ve eating more treats and that I have learnt lots of new recipes. I’ve even had a lot of virtual sleepovers with started Girl Guiding online in lockdown my friend and fellow Guide, Eve. and it's one of my favourite activities of A virtual sleep over is when you go the week. on zoom (or face time) and share To help my well-being to stay happy your screen and watch a film in the and healthy, I call friends and family evening, at around 22:00 you end daily and I play with my cats and the call. Then at 08:00 you call again baby brother. and eat breakfast together. Unfortunately, there are a lot of What I don't like about lockdown is downfalls to being in lockdown. Not that I can't leave the house, I can't being able to see my friends see my friends and it gets very everyday in school is hard. Not boring talking to the same people being able to visit family is the worst, everyday. but I am grateful that so many Lockdown and corona virus have people are continuing to keep us made us think about how clean and safe. I can’t see my friends and hygienic we are even people who family for my birthday, like many thought that they were clean and people around the world but, like lots tidy realised that they could be a lot of people, I’m doing video calls and cleaner, tidier and even more it’s an amazing substitute and we hygienic. still get to see each other. Hopefully Tia Devonish, 1st Pentyrch Guide we can all be together again soon. Keep safe everyone. 39 TIN ON THE WALL based charity supporting rough sleepers and individuals in temporary accommodation. The collections would not have been such a success without the help of the many volunteers who helped collect items in some unpleasant weather – thanks to each and every one of you. We are also very well supported by local organisations and businesses in the area, including Garth Rotary, Pentyrch Rugby Club, Global Bites, Keep Creigiau Tidy, Creigiau Recreation Charity, Creigiau Golf Club and Creigiau Primary School, and the donations and use of facilities are much appreciated. Since December we have been in Tier 4 lockdown restrictions, which present some challenges in organising collection sessions and we intend to resume whenever non-essential travel and small gatherings may resume Following on from the article that appeared in the safely and legally. previous edition of Community Link, we have had a If anyone wishes to continue providing support in the phenomenal response to the Tin on the Wall food meantime, Cardiff Rotary are helping to raise funds to donation collections that have taken place in Pentyrch, enable Cardiff Foodbank to purchase storage racks and Creigiau and Gwaelod y Garth. other equipment in their new warehouse. Details are Thanks to the overwhelming generosity within our available at http://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ communities, we have been able to support several food rotary-in-cardiff-food-bank-appeal. bank charities at a time of year where many families For food donations, there are also drop-off points outside struggle to make ends meet. This has included Cardiff St Catwg's Church (Pentyrch) and Creigiau Church Hall. Foodbank, Taff Ely Foodbank, Feeding Fairwater and Beddau Food Hub are also happy to make collections in Beddau Food Hub. We were also able to donate food Creigiau, and they can be contacted via their Facebook and other essentials to Help our Homeless, a locally page for further details. Chris Davidson

PENTYRCH TERRACYCLE We have stopped over 120kgs of waste from going to landfill, that’s over 55,000 items of snack packaging!  Terracycle is a scheme where you can recycle your snack and home hygiene packaging (the council do not accept these in the weekly collections and they go directly to landfill), which is formed into playground equipment, park benches and lots more!  We have collection bins outside the Premier shop in Pentyrch and a bulk drop-off wheelie bin outside the PCC offices (start a collection at your workplace and drop them off here!!)  Please don’t put pet food, cheese, bread, potato and  It’s really helpful and saves so much time when you other plastic film packaging in the bins. Please read separate the packaging and put them in the correct bins! the poster and labels on the bins for accepted  If you would like to find out more or get involved packaging. Pentyrch Terracycle only has the capacity please find me on Facebook @ Pentyrch Terracycle for the three schemes shown (home hygiene, crisps, (we always need large cardboard boxes so please let nuts and confectionary). Please check out @Ailgylchy/ me know if you have any!) Recycling in Caerffili on Facebook who accept lots of Finally, thank you everyone for taking part and making these other items! this scheme so successful! 40