BERRIEW NEWSLETTER
Berriew Glanrhiew and the Aqueduct.
Photograph sent to us by Ferol Richards.
NUMBER 384 AUGUST 2020
BERRIEW DEFIBRILLATOR
PLEASE REMEMBER A DEFIBRILLATOR
(AED)
IS LOCATED IN THE VILLAGE AT:
THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE
COMMUNITY CENTRE.
ACCESS CODE: 1111
BERRIEW STORES, NEWS FROM THE SHOP
The village is gradually getting a little busier, and its lovely to see The Talbot and The Lion opening again.
We have lifted the barriers so customers can now walk around the shop and we can allow 3 customers at a time now. We would ask please keep to the social distancing rules and please stand behind the screen when we are serving at the Post Office.
We have now extended both the shop hours and the Post Office which I hope will help, but if we do need to change these, due to sickness or holidays we will let you know. Laura has now joined us full time which is wonderful news and is proving an asset to the shop.
We have now managed to get Plaster for the back room and the workmen have been beavering away in the evenings for us. As soon as this is dry Dave will be decorating, so we hope the back room will be finished soon. We have had another 2 chillers delivered this week so we have a new food to go fridge and the other chiller will be part of our Cheese and Charcuterie display.
We are still accepting grocery deliveries, orders can be made by either telephoning or by email to [email protected]
As usual many thanks for all your support, its been a tough few months but Kirsty, myself and Laura have had a few laughs and also a big thank you to Sarah for keeping us fed at lunchtimes!! Berriew Stores Opening Hours
until further notice.
Monday 8am – 6pm Tuesday 8am – 6pm Wednesday 8am – 6pm Thursday 8am-6pm Friday 8am – 6pm Saturday 8am – 5pm Sunday 8am – 5pm
PLEASE NOTE POST OFFICE OPENS 10AM – 4PM, WEEKDAYS, SATURDAY 8AM – 1PM AND , SUNDAY – CLOSED.
These hours may change due to staff sickness or holidays.
PENTRE LLIFIOR METHODIST CHAPEL, BERRIEW. SY21 8QJ
ALL DETAILS SUBJECT TO CHANGE as the Covid-19 situation demands. Like our Facebook - Pentre Llifior Methodist Chapel - page to be kept up-to-date. We hope to re- open as soon as we are allowed to.
Hello to all, It seems a very long time now since the initial lockdown but we continue to pray for the safety of all readers and the wider communities as this edition is published. Guidelines for re-opening have been issued to our English chapels and we expect Wales to follow suit shortly. Be assured that we will be doing our utmost to keep ourselves and any visitors safe. This will mean asking all to wash/sanitise hands and observe social distancing as well as making face coverings and disposable gloves available for those who wish to use them. In the meantime, as has become the norm during these very unusual times, our weekly worship sheets continue to be produced and published via our Circuit website - you are always welcome to use these for free. All services are prepared by ministers and lay preachers and can be found at:- www.wbhmethodists.org.uk
Access to the sheets is also available via our Facebook page along with the technical notes to be able to en- joy the service to its full potential. Here's a reminder of what to do. To join in the hymns or follow the readings in a new tab, Press Shift and Ctrl together (bottom left of keyboard) and (left) click on the link. You can then click back on the worship sheet once it starts to follow the hymn or reading. NOTE: Don't forget, though, to close the new tab after the audio has finished. Apologies for the ads at the start of the hymns, our tech guys just can't seem to remove these. By the time you read this, restrictions in Wales with have eased a little more. We are now allowed to travel over 5 miles and the pubs and shops have been allowed to re-open under certain conditions. Whilst I am happy that I can now travel to visit family, I shan't be in rush to avail myself of the pubs or shops - I am still a little cautious so will wait a while longer before venturing into the fray. Some will know from, from past issues, that I had my daughter and her boyfriend living with us temporarily during lockdown. With Eng- land's easing of restrictions they have now ventured back to London - suitably laden with copious amounts of home-made washable face coverings (I surprised myself how adept I got at making them!). The wearing of masks looks as though it may become part of the norm, well at least for the time being, but in the past, we have generally associated them with someone wanting to hide something - identity mostly. Many famous characters wore masks:- Zorro, Batman & Robin, The Loan Ranger etc. More recently the TV show "The Masked Singer" used this guise to keep us guessing who was being hidden. The bible however, tells us that we can't fool God by wearing a "mask" - he always see through any façade we wear. Adam tried to hide in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3 v.8) and Jonah tried to hide by running away because he did- n't want to go to Nineveh (Jonah 1 vs.3&4). "The Lord sees everything you do and where you go" - (Prov- erbs 5 v21) and "Nothing in the world can be hidden from God." (Hebrews 4 v.13 part). The Masked Singer may have been able to hide well, but how on earth the likes of Zorro and The Lone Ranger remained anon- ymous for so long is beyond me! God can easily identify each one of us and whilst we might be able to fool those around us, we cannot hide from God, so it really would be pointless in us trying to wear masks of any sort, physical or otherwise.
Until next time, keep well and safe. Mandy Thought for the month: "Don't confuse God's patience with his final response".
Contacts: Andrew Mathieson tel: 01938 555376 or Mandy email: [email protected]
Refail Presbyterian Chapel Minister Rev. Dr. D. Stirling Services every Sunday at 10 a.m. unless otherwise stated 2020 Although it is now possible to re-open the churches for public worship the Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Church of Wales will not come to a decision on allowing this as a Denomination before the next Executive Board meeting on the 28th July. The Refail Chapel has made preparations and will implement safeguarding procedures in the Chapel for when the Executive Committee give permission to re-open for church services possibly in early Septem- ber.
Thanks from family of the late Graham Tuffin
We would like to sincerely thank everyone for the many flowers, cards, messages of sympathy and donations given in memory of Graham to the Berriew Recreation Association & Severn Hospice.
We have been overwhelmed by the amount of kindness shown to us and how much everybody thought of Graham.
We would also like to thank everybody who stood out to pay their respects on the day of the funeral, it was very much appreciated by all the family.
Thanks also to Geraint Peate for conducting a lovely service at the crematorium, to Katie for the beautiful family flowers and to Spencer for supplying the music.
With thanks and best wishes
Linda, Janet, Neil, Nicola and families
There is Another Sky,
Ever serene and fair, And there is another sunshine, Though it be darkness there; Never mind faded forests, Austin, Never mind silent fields - Here is a little forest, Whose leaf is ever green; Here is a brighter garden, Where not a frost has been; In its unfading flowers I hear the bright bee hum: Prithee, my brother, Into the garden I come!
Poem by Emily Dickinson
THE LYCHGATE TEAROOM & DELI BERRIEW. 01686 640750
A quick update for you all –
At present we are operating as a Deli / Takeaway. We have a takeaway menu which offers Sandwiches, Panini’s, Toasties & Wraps,
Baked Potatoes, Salad boxes.
The Deli is stocked with homemade Pasties, Sausage Rolls, Scotch Eggs, Quiche, Coleslaw, and a selection of yummy sweet treats.
If you wish you can place an order by phone so we can have it ready for you to collect.
We are also doing ready meals; these can be ordered 24 hours notice is required.
The meals are Lasagne, Cottage Pie, Chicken Curry, Chilli con carne, Chicken leek & mushroom Bake, Fish Pie, Chicken & Mushroom Pies.
DELI OPENING TIMES
MONDAY - CLOSED TUESDAY – 9.30-2.00 WEDNESDAY 9-2 THURSDAY 9-2 FRIDAY 9-2 SATURDAY – CLOSED AT MOMENT REVIEWING IN AUGUST
The Tearoom – sitting in is still closed and will be reviewed according to the guidelines in August.
I would like to thank all our customers for their continued support & patience during these unusual times.
Stay Safe & take care
Sarah & Team.
THE LYCHGATE TEAROOM & DELI BERRIEW 01686 640750
WE WILL BE CLOSED (WE ARE ON HOLIDAY) FROM MONDAY 27TH JULY TO TUESDAY 4TH AUGUST
WE REOPEN WEDNESDAY 5TH AUGUST AT 9am.
THANKYOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT THROUGH THESE UNUSUAL TIMES IT IS MUCH APPRECIATED.
TAKE CARE & STAY SAFE
SARAH & TEAM.
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Berriew Football Club announce new Reserve Team
The club are delighted to announce that James Langford and Dan Pritchard will lead our newly formed reserve team for the 2020/2021 season.
James is no stranger to the club, being from the village and having started his career at the club, with Dan also well known in Mid Wales football circles having previously ran reserves sides at Guilsfield and Welshpool.
Langford said 'I am delighted to be returning to Berriew, the club that gave me my first taste of mens football. Coaching the Under 10's for the past two years has been thoroughly enjoyable, the clubs junior set up is impressive and a real asset to the development of the senior teams. On being approached to undertake the role, Dan and I were both immediately keen to get involved with us both knowing first hand the clubs standards and committee. We are incredibly grateful for the op- portunity and we are looking forward to the challenge ahead'
First Team Manager David Jones said 'Reforming a reserve team had been an ambition of the club for the last few years, and we are delighted that James and Dan have agreed to take on the role. The reserve team is the final link between the junior set up and the first team, with the club now boasting a sides for every age group from under 7's all the way up to the under 19's, reserves, and first team showing a clear pathway for players to progress right through to the senior side. Equally, a properly run and functioning reserve team is important to the strength of the first team as it allows those first team players in need of game time opportunity to get that, as well as being a platform for the youngsters to play regularly and improve'.
Berriew FC have been successful in attaining Tier 3 Certification, they will be competing in the new FAW North East Wales League. Some familiar faces and some new ones in what looks a good league
North East
Berriew Bow Street Caersws Carno Cefn Albion Chirk AAA Corwen Four Crosses Kerry
Llanfair Utd Machynlleth Montgomery Town Penparcau Penycae Rhos Aelwyd
Welshpool Town
Note from the Treasurer
The committee are very grateful for all donations and we hope to use them efficiently and economically to keep up the news service to Berriew. We would like to thank Jennifer Hansford, Pete Jackson, Mr. & Mrs. D.C. Anderson and Linda Tuffin & family for their donations.
Mrs. P. Hall Treasurer
BOWLING UNDER ‘COVID 19’ RESTRICTIONS Great news! The Club is now open and playing time slots are available under strict rules to protect each individual member and the Club. All current and 2019 members should have received a detailed set of rules for playing under Covid 19 restrictions, either by email or post. If you haven’t, please contact Emma Gittins who will provide you with a set. Emma is also the point of contact to book your time slot. Telephone – 07807 801 256 - after 17:30 please Text/WhatsApp – 07807 801 256 Email – [email protected] IMPORTANT: You will be greeted when you arrive, so please do not turn up at the Club to play without having paid in advance and with your confirmed time slot.
TH COMPETITION SUNDAY 16 AUGUST The format of the competition will be decided closer to the date based upon the number of entries. Entries will be on a first come first served basis, so please take action now if you’re interested in playing on this date, by contacting Emma Gittins ( contact details above ). All names must in by the 12th August, the draw will take place on the 14th. Entrants will be notified in advance of the comp regarding format etc… Bar and refreshments will be available. Entry fee will be £2 per player. All latest Covid 19 restrictions at that time will apply.
‘100 CLUB’ JUNE 2020 DRAW WINNERS 1st place - £60 – Anne Evans 2nd place - £25 – Sue Haycock 3rd place - £15 – Maggie Bennion Well done Anne, a winner 2 months in a row.
This first ‘100 CLUB’ will run from May to October 2020 and each month will pay out a total of £100 to 3 lucky members. st nd rd 1 PRIZE £60.00 - 2 PRIZE £25.00 - 3 PRIZE £15.00. But don’t worry, you haven’t missed the boat. Due to its popularity we are now preparing a waiting list for the next ‘100 CLUB’ which will start in November 2020 and could include even more than 100 members. And the more members we have, who pay only £10.00 for 6 months membership, the bigger the prize fund will be EVERY MONTH. If you want to be included on the next ‘100 CLUB,’ waiting list, just send your name and address details to: Nerys Lewis, 8, Canal Close, Newtown, Powys, SY16 2HG. or email [email protected] And remember, you don’t need to be a Bowls Club Member to join the ‘100 CLUB,’ anyone can join.
HIRE OUR CLUBHOUSE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR The Clubhouse is available throughout the year for hire for WEDDINGS, CHRISTENINGS, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, FUNERAL TEAS, MEETINGS etc... For more details contact SUE REES on 01686 640418
PETE JACKSON – PUBLICITY OFFICER – 01686 640436 – [email protected]
WORDSEARCH
PENYSARN COTTAGE BERRIEW
The above is a post card sent in to us by Peter Watkin. The card was addressed to Nurse Ellis, City Fever Hospital, Grove St. Birmingham and post marked 15th July 1917. Message on card: Brynteg, Berriew. “Dear Aggie, I am not allowed to write letters. Douglas has diphtheria and Miss. Jones and I shan’t go to school until after the hols. We are not allowed to even go to the village nor to speak to anyone for 10 days, so we are in a fix. The only fear is of us getting it. He has been ill since Friday but only on Wednesday we knew it was diphtheria. We are simply miserable because we can’t go home. Write soon. Best Love. Sue” Douglas – refers to the late Douglas Smith, Local Historian whose family lived at Brynteg, Berriew, when Douglas was young. Douglas was buried at Berriew on Feb. 13th 1997 aged 84 years, making him approx.. 4 or 5 years old in 1917. The Smith family have always been great friends of the Langford branch of my wife’s family. Who were Aggie, Sue and Nurse Ellis??? Where was Penysarn Cottage, Berriew situated???
Berriew Newsletter
Chairman/Editor: Val Wallis Items for publication may be left in the Newsletter post box at Berriew Stores, e-mailed to the editor at: [email protected]. or telephone 01686 641875.
The Berriew Newsletter is published monthly on a voluntary basis as a service to the community. The Editor is empowered absolutely to withhold a contribution without explanation and does not accept liability for any opinions expressed by contributors. Articles may be edited for publication. The Berriew Newsletter cannot vouch for the accuracy of offers, services or goods that appear in the Berriew Newsletter, nor can it be responsible for the outcome of any contract that may be entered into with an advisor.
Berriew Show 200 Club winners.
April 1st 72 Ann Edwards 2nd 25 Gaynor Evans 3rd 4 Leslie Gales
May 1st 241 Valerie Wallis 2nd 35 Frances Hughes 3rd 163 John Markwick
June 1st 192 Rex Yates 2nd 155 David Brown 3rd 170 Helen Bennett
July 1st 53 Rex Yates (Ester Yates) 2nd 179 Heather Matthews 3rd 108 Wyn Jones
Berriew Show President’s Community Award
The Berriew Show Committee is pleased to launch the President’s Community Award 2020. This year has been unlike any other in living memory, and while it may be remembered for lockdown, social distancing and facemasks, it has also brought out the best in people. Stories abound of the lengths children and adults alike have gone to in order to minimise hardship, loneliness and isolation for those most in need. Open to any age, the Award will be given to the person who, in the opinion of the judges, has given selflessly to the community during 2020, by supporting individuals or groups in an extraordinary way. Nominations for the award are open now and will remain so until midnight on Wednesday 19th August 2020. The Show President and two other panellists will judge the nominations and award £100 for the winner to donate to a charity of their choice. The winner will also receive a trophy to keep. The nominee must live within the Berriew Electoral Ward and should, in the opinion of the nominator, have been a rock of support during 2020 by putting others before themselves through their skill, generosity, compassion or kindness. Nominations should be sent to [email protected] or posted to Mr W. Jones, Tanycoed, Felindre, Berriew, SY21 8BE and include: 1) The name of the nominator and contact details 2) The name of the nominee 3) A description in no more than 250 words of the reason for the nomination. The decision of the President and the judging panel will be final and will be announced on 29th August 2020, the date of the postponed show. In making this nomination you agree to The Show storing your details relating to this application. The winner will be consulted regarding their willingness to have their achievement publicised.
Wayne Jones Chairman Berriew Show
As you know, Berriew Show has been postponed this year but to keep you busy over the coming months the Show Committee are releasing some classes early, and introducing an exciting new Division especially for 2020 – Division 10, which you can enter this year. There are two classes in the new division – a lockdown Photography competition and a President’s Community Award. The results of Division 10 will be announced on what would have been Show Day on 29th August 2020. The rest of the 2021 schedule will be published later this year.
The classes being published early are:
Division 1
Class No. 100. Basket of mixed garden produce, space allowed 3'
Special Prizes in memory of Joan & Bob Evans
1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 101. Potatoes, white, 4 102. Potatoes, coloured, 4 103. Beetroot, round, 3 with foliage, trimmed to 2½ to 3½” 104. Carrots, stump, 3 with tops cut to 2½ to 3½” 105. Carrots, long, 3 with tops cut to 2½ to 3½” 106. Parsnips, 3 with foliage, trimmed to 2½ to 3½” 107. Leeks, 3 (exhibited with roots) 108. Courgettes, 3 (max. length 6") 109. Shallots, 8 (one variety) 110 Shallots, 8 (Hative de Niort variety)
111 French Beans, 6 112 Onions, 5 (grown from seed) 113 Onions, 5 (grown from sets) 114 Runner Beans, 6 pods 115 Broad Beans, 4 pods 116 Peas, 6 pods 117 Collection of salad leaves in a glass jar (at least 3 varieties of leaves) 118 A bulb of Garlic (with foliage) 119 Chili Peppers, 5 (any variety) 120 Marrows, 2 (not to exceed 15" in length) 121 Tomatoes, 5 (exhibited with stalks) 122 Cherry Tomatoes, 5 (exhibited with stalks) 123 Cucumber, 2 (exhibited with stalks) 124 Collection of herbs, 4 varieties, 1 bunch of each 125 Apples, cooking, 4 126 Apples, dessert, 4 127 Rhubarb, 4 stalks (leaves trimmed to between 2½ to 3½” 128 Pears, 4 129 1 Bloom, 1 Vegetable DIVISION 1 (OPEN) Continued
FUN SECTION
Class No. 130 Unusual shaped Vegetable 131 Heaviest Beetroot with foliage 132 Longest Carrot with foliage 133 Longest Parsnip with foliage 134 Heaviest Leek with top & roots 135 Heaviest Onion with top & roots 136 Longest Runner Bean 136 Heaviest Cabbage with root 137 Longest Cucumber
138 Heaviest Marrow 139 Largest number of tomatoes on a truss 140 Unusual shaped Vegetable
FLORAL SECTION
Class No. 141 Display of Flowers in space 3ft wide
Special Prizes donated by Serendipity Flowers and Events, Welshpool
1st £20, 2nd £10, 3rd £5 142 Roses hybrid tea, 5 blooms 143 Sweet Peas, 12 stems 144 Gladiolus, 1 specimen spike 145 Gladioli, 1 vase, 3 spikes 146 Asters, double, 6 blooms 147 African Marigolds, 6 blooms 148 Pansies or Violas, 6 blooms 149 Orchid, 1 150 Fuchsia, 1 bush type 151 Flowering pot plant, 1 152 Foliage pot plant, 1 153 Cactus or succulent, 1 154 Chrysanthemums, spray, 3 stems
DAHLIA SECTION
Class No. 155 Giant or Large Decorative, 3 blooms - over 220mm 156 Giant or Large Cactus, 3 blooms, over 220mm 157 Medium Decorative, 3 blooms - 170 - 220mm 158 Medium Cactus, 3 blooms, 170 - 220mm 159 Small Decoratives, 5 blooms, under 170mm 160 Small Cactus, 5 blooms, under 170mm 161 Ball or miniature,S blooms under 100mm 162 Pom Pom, 6 blooms under 50mm DIVISION 1 (OPEN) Continued
PRIZES: 1st £3.00; 2nd £2.00; 3rd £1.00 Entry fee: 30p
THE TECHNOCOVER CHALLENGE TROPHY will be presented for the highest number of points in Classes 163- 174.
THE RAY JONES CUP donated by the family of the late Ray Jones for the best exhibit in Classes 163-174.
THE PLASDWPA SHIELD will be presented for the highest number of points in Classes 175-186. THE HANS SCHMEINCK CUP will be presented for the best exhibit in Classes 175-186.
RURAL SECTION
Class No. 163 Best Small Bale or 25Kg Bag of Hay 164 Best sample of Silage 165 Best sample of Turf 166 Best Barley Heads (approx. 15) 167 Best Wheat Heads (approx. 15) 168 Tallest Nettle (No roots) displayed on a cane* 169 Tallest Field Thistle (No roots)* 170 Largest Dock Leaf (width plus length excluding stem) 171 Tallest Maize (no roots)* 172 Collection of Weeds. 173 Homemade Scarecrow, height 1m to 1.5m 174 4 Photographs depicting farming life
* Records have been kept as to length. Additional prize of £1 and card for a new record
JUNIOR GARDENER SECTION (16 Years and Under)
Class No. 175 Potatoes, 2 176 Carrot any variety, 1 177 Beetroot, 2 178 Peas,3 pods 179 Runner Beans, 2 180 3. summer vegetables suitable for a salad (tomatoes allowed as a vegetable) 181 Marrow, 1 182 Best Sunflower Head 183 Tomatoes, 2 184 Vase of Cut Flowers 185 Apples, dessert, 2 186 Apples, cooking, 2
Division 2
HORTICULTURAL SECTION
For Amateur Gardeners residing in the Electoral boundary of Berriew and Brithdir
PRIZES: 1st £3.00; 2nd £2.00; 3rd £1.00 Entry fee: 30p
THE VILLAGE CUP presented for the most points in Classes 200-231.
THE LITTLE BRYNLLWYN CUP donated by The late Mrs. W. W. Jones, for the best exhibit in Classes 200 - 231.
THE FRON CUP donated by Mrs. Helen Bennett for the best floral exhibit in Classes 200 - 231.
KNIGHT CUP donated by Mrs. Suzi Harris in memory of her parents, the late Mr. Brian & Mrs. Joy Knight for the best exhibit in Class 223.
THE BOB EVANS CUP donated by the family of the late Bob Evans for the Best Onion Exhibit.
Classes 205-208.
Class No. 200. Basket of Vegetables, width allowed 2' 6" 201. Potatoes, round, 4 202. Potatoes, kidney, 4 203. Beetroot, round, 3 with foliage, trimmed to 3" 204. Carrots, 3 any variety without foliage 205. Onions, 3 grown from seed 206. Onions, 3 grown from sets 207. Shallots, large, 6. (larger than 30mm) 208. Shallots, small, 6. (smaller than 30mm) 209. Runner Beans, 6 pods 210. Peas, 6 pods 211. Lettuce, 1 head (to be exhibited with roots) 212. Leeks, 2 (to be exhibited with roots) 213. Marrow, 1 (not to exceed 15" in length) 214. Tomatoes, 5 (to be exhibited with stalks) 215. Cucumber, 1 (to be exhibited with stalks) 216. Courgettes, 3 217. Collection of herbs, 2 varieties, 1 bunch of each 218. Apples, cooking, 3 219. Apples, dessert, 3 220. Plums, 5 221. Vase/Bowl of mixed flowers grown in the open air 222. Rose, 1 stem (Floribunda or hybrid Tea) 223. Sweet Peas, 6 stems 224. Orchid, 1 225. Vase of Annuals (other than Sweet Peas) - at least 2 distinct kinds required. 226. Dahlias, medium/large over 170mm (6¾”) diameter, 3 blooms. 227. Dahlias, small under 170mm (6¾”) diameter, 3 blooms 228. Dahlias, Pom Pom any size, 3 blooms 229. Flowering pot plant, 1 230. Foliage, pot plant, 1 231. 1 Bloom, 1 vegetable
DIVISION 2 (LOCAL) Continued
BEST GARDEN COMPETITION
Class No. 232. Best ornamental floral garden 233. Best vegetable garden 234. Best floral display in a hanging basket 235. Best floral display in a container 236. Business front floral display
Division 5
CRAFT SECTION (All Classes must be home-made by entrants and be in pristine condition)
PRIZES: 1st £3.00; 2nd £2.00; 3rd £1.00 Entry fee: 30p
THE LUGGY ROSE BOWL donated by the late Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Watkin for the highest number of points in Classes 500-509.
THE CIL PENRHIW TROPHY donated by the late Mrs. N. Smith for the best exhibit in Classes 500-509.
THE DARBY AND JOAN CLUB will present a cup for the highest number of points in Classes 510-520.
Class No. 500. Christmas tree decoration 501. Door stop (any medium) 502. Upcycled item 503. Handmade collar for a dog or cat 504. Knitted snood 505. Handmade broach (any medium) 506. 3 painted eggs 507. Knitted / crocheted scarecrow 508. Cushion cover decorated with a collage 509. Summer clutch bag (any medium) SENIOR CITIZENS SECTION (OPEN)
Class No. 510. 1 bloom (in a vase) 511. A pot plant 512. Prettiest head scarf 513. My favourite cake 514. Vintage tin (container) 515. Limerick: 'As I lay in bed awake’ 516. Photograph ‘celebration’ 517. My favourite summer pudding 518. Painted stone 519. Decorated photo frame 520. 4 homemade gift tags
Division 10 (a new division)
1001 “My Lockdown”, photography competition
1002 President’s Community Award
NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME: POWYS GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY August 2020
Our gardens are open! From July some of our gardens re-opened albeit in a different format from previous years. I visited a garden in Llanfyllin at the weekend having previously booked our tickets and time slot online. The new system is easy to use and works well. In our slot there were twelve other guests booked in and so social distancing was easy to manage. We were given a warm welcome by the garden owners who had time to chat with each of their visitors as they arrived. We spent an hour there at leisure enjoying the location, the planting and the sun! Of course the visit had a different feel about it with not being able to have refreshments but as of this week some gardens are able to offer drinks and cakes.
I know you will all remember the Sunday afternoon at the end of June last year when five beautiful gardens in Berriew opened together and raised over £3000 for our nursing and caring charities. An unbelievable amount of money raised in one afternoon and it made such a difference to our beneficiaries that include Macmillan, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, Parkinsons UK and Horatio’s Garden. We would love to have another village opening next year so please, if you think you could help and if you have a garden which is your pride and joy it will almost certainly be of interest to our visitors. Why not share it and help our fundraising for these very worthwhile charities. A group of five or six small gardens would make a lovely afternoon out. I know next year seems a long way off but we need to get the gardens registered by the end of September so talk to your friends and get in touch with our Count Organiser, Susan Paynton who lives near Berriew, either by email [email protected] or give her a ring on 01686 650531
There are a good number of gardens opening in Powys in August, visitors can check the website for details and you can book from the Monday prior to the garden opening. Some are selling plants, some will be offering refreshments and this is clearly stated for each garden.
** PLEASE NOTE, THE BERRIEW NEWSLETTER ONLY PRINTS DETAILS OF GARDENS OPEN WITHIN A 10-15 MILE RADIUS OF BERRIEW.
Gardens and dates: Caebardd, Guilsfield. 1st & 2nd August
Hurdley Hall, Churchstoke 2nd & 6th August & 6th September
Garthmyl Hall, Montgomery 9th August
Moel- y- Gwelltyn -Ucha, LLansilin 29th July 5th 8th 12th & 16th August (Sue and Nick Roberts 01691 791345)
Gardens that were due to open By Arrangement can now also reopen. Visitors should check which gardens are opening and contact the owner direct to arrange a visit. The website details are https://ngs.org.uk if you click on Garden Tickets you will be taken to the bookings page.
NGS and garden owners have worked together to ensure your safety and have calculated the number of visitors for each garden and set up time slots that allow you to enjoy the garden safely. Finally if any of you have a lovely garden that you would like to share next year, contact Susan Paynton, County Organiser by email susan.paynton@ngs .org.uk or call her on 01686 650531. Gardens need to be registered by the end of September.
Visiting Gardens helps support Nurses
The Berriew Charity (Charity Number 216265)
The Berriew Charity is here to help support all ages of the community who reside within the parish. Whether you perhaps would like a little extra help for something, or are starting a new venture in your life then please contact one of the following Trustees for more information, Mr. M. Creaven, Mrs P J Hausman, Mrs S E O’Brien, Mrs S Rees, Mrs A Bright or Mr. N. Tuffin. Applications are open to all age groups who live within the parish and should be sent to Mrs. Lynda Evans, Fir Grove, Berriew, SY21 8AQ, Mobile – 07743 000 171 (Correspondent) for the consideration of the Trustees.
Thoughts of an older person.
Remember that we old folks are worth a fortune, with silver in our hair, gold in our teeth, stones in our kidneys, lead in our feet and gas in our stomachs.
While I have become a little older since I saw you Last, I have become quite a frivolous old gal, having two gentlemen with me all the time.
Will Power helps me get out of bed and Arthur Ritis never leaves me alone.
The Preacher came to call the other day, he said at my age I should be thinking of the hereafter.
I told him I do that all the time, no matter where I am. In the living room, the study, in the kitchen or upstairs, I always ask myself – “What am I hereafter?”
CROSSWORD
July Crossword Solution
Editor’s Postscript.
Thank you to all the advertisers who have renewed their adverts for the next 12 months and welcome to the new ones who have joined us. Unfortunately due to the ongoing circumstances we have sadly lost a few advertisers, and we hope they will be able to get their businesses operating again in the near future. We therefore have a few spaces available if anybody would like to advertise with us – contact details below.
Please continue to send in your old photographs, or details of any recent personal or club achievements, or events (now things are starting back up), either suitable for the front cover, or an article inside the Newsletter. We have some very talented people in and around Berriew – let us give them recognition for what they have achieved.
The closing date for the September Newsletter is Wednesday 19th August and it will be published on Friday 28th August.
Please note- all articles and correspondence left in the Newsletter Post Box must include a name and address and/or telephone number. Anonymous items will not be published.
Val Wallis/Editor 01686 641875. Email: [email protected]
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY Caroline Rogers B.Sc(Hons)Pod.M.Ch.S
Are you affected by MS either as someone with MS, HPC Registered a carer, young carer or family member.
The Montgomeryshire branch of the MS Society UK has a trained Chiropodist volunteer support team who are able to offer help in visiting, telephone contact, advice and applications for grants. Bothersome bunions, The MS Society UK publishes information on the many aspects Crippling Corns? of MS, also with advice for carers, young carers, and family Banish those woes, members. This information is available free from the pamper your toes. Montgomeryshire team. Home visits by We are here to help - appointment Telephone Montgomeryshire support line: Tel: 01686 640683 01686 641843 Mob: 07763944321
MID-WALES SPORTS & PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC (Maes Eglwys, Pantyffridd, Berriew)
Jan Lawrence MSc MCSP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Specialist in Musculo-skeletal, Orthopaedic and Sports Injuries Acupuncture & Manipulative Therapy available Conditions treated: neck & back pain, arthritis, shoulder, hip, knee & joint problems 01686 650943 Email: [email protected] Daytime & evening appointments available
Alan Davies BERRIEW STORES Tel: 01686 640266
Email: berriewstores @gmail.com Family Butcher Your local Independent Village Store Local Meats Well stocked convenience store, stocking all your favourite brands Home Made Burgers including groceries, newspapers, wines and beers and local fresh And sausages produce. Suppliers to We also now offer an in-house floristry service. Lychgate Tearoom National Lottery. And Post Office Hours General public Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 10am-6.30pm. Sat. 8am-2.30pm and Sun. Closed (These hours may change due to staff holidays or sickness) Tel: 01686 640306 Evening: 01938 810743 Shop Open- Mon-Fri. 7am-7pm. Sat. 8am-7pm and Sun. 8am-6pm. Mob: 07971582347
Call in at A. Hughes R.G. Peate ALLSORTS Plasdwpa
Funeral Services We Stock Cards for all Salop Road Septic Tanks Occasions Welshpool Emptied
150 Foot Reach Welsh Crafts, Gifts, Private Chapel Maximum Toys and Fancy Goods Funerals Personally Books for Children Conducted Licenced Stationary Tel: 01938 810657 Reasonable Rates Second Hand Books Or Te: 01686 640298 01938 559256 Tel: 01686 640615 Mob: 07971041429
ADAM PUTSON LANDSCAPES Grahams Garage Complete Garage Service Grounds Maintenance – Tree Surgery – Landscaping Including: MOT*Servicing*Repairs Fully qualified and insured Diagnostics Body work*Insurance Work adamputsonarboriculture.co.uk Air Conditioning*Tyres Courtesy Car Available [email protected] Fully qualified Technicians Best Quality Service Given All Work Guaranteed Call Adam (Hna Arb) for a free quotation. Caerhowel Montgomery 01588 513013 – 07866 178 797 Powys SY15 6HF Tel: 01686 668327
R.H. Bunner & Son Ltd. The Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli is the village meeting place for morning coffee, Montgomery lunch with friends, or afternoon cream teas. SY15 6RA All cakes, scones, and savouries are home baked Tel: 01686 668308 at the tearoom each day. There is also a well stocked deli counter. www.rhbunner.co.uk All ingredients are sourced locally.
Hardware & Ironmongery. We offer a takeaway service, just pop in or telephone your order through on 01686 640750 Traditional cast iron cookers
& hearth stoves Sarah can also provide Celebration Cakes for Range of Gardening equipment any occasion Also a selection of buffets. And garden seeds If we can be of any further help please contact Main Dealers for Polaris Sarah 01686 640750 & Arctic Cat ATV's
Mark Haycock FLOWERS Qualified By JAN PHILLIPS Electrician/Appliance CHRIS EVANS “Special Flowers for all Engineer Occasions” Building and roofing services *Wedding & Bridal Wiring Installations:- Consultations Domestic, Agricultural, All aspects of construction, *Funerals Commercial, Industrial internal and external *Celebrations brickwork, tiling, patios and *Bouquets – Delivery Repairs to:- ponds etc. Available Washing Machines, All Designed from home @ Tumble Dryers,Dishwashers, For informal advice and costing Rhydyware Cookers, Vacuum cleaners etc. for your project Llandyssil Tel: 01686 640597 or Montgomery Mob:07719 933884 07785221639 or email: Powys. SY15 6HQ Tel: 01686 640815 cebars @hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01686 668645 Documents: 0r 07791 870325 vaynorcottage @hpeprint.com
Lavender Blue Florist OLD SIGNS – enamel, tin, iron or wood. Flowers for all Occasions OLD BOTTLES, FLAGONS Wedding and Event Flowers & POTS – glass or Funeral Flowers stoneware Gift Bouquets and Plants GALVANISED – watering cans, Delivery available buckets, small troughs & dolly tubs.
At Berriew If you have any of the above for sale 01686 640266 Please call John at Lancelot Collectables. www.lavenderbluewelshpool.co.uk 07706950725 / 01686 668079.
For all your domestic Yoga Classes in appliance and electrical repairs Clive's Castle Caereinion Electrical Ltd.
Thursdays – 6.30pm till 8pm Castle Caereinion Repairs to Community Hall Washing machines, Tumble driers, (Temporarily suspended due to Covid 19, will let folk know when Dishwashers,cookers, it restarts) Microwaves Call Richard on 01938 850578 Vacuum cleaners, Or 07583079423 for information. Storage heaters, Lights & sockets, Suitable for beginners or Portable appliances, intermediate. Testing etc. Tel: 01938 850264 Castle Caereinion
THIS ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE - £15 FOR 12 MONTHS.
TREFALDWYN VETS M's R.C.V.S. Veterinary Surgeons
Tel:Montgomery 01686 668234 Llanfair 01938 810087 Surgery Hours by Appointment
Montgomery Mon-Fri 9.00am – 10.00am Mon-Fri 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Llanfair Caereinion Mon-Fri 9.00am – 11.00am Mon-Fri 3.30pm – 5.00pm 24 hour care for your pets, horses and farm animals.
Mark Jones
Painter and decorator Domestic and commercial
No job too small Competitive prices
Also tiling and general repairs undertaken
Tel: 01686 640610 Or 079799 16227
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GWYNETH PROSSER
TRAVEL AGENT
Travel Without Limits Now Includes Accessible Travel
01686 630572 March – July & Sept – Nov. or Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm Sun 10am – 4pm 07780 965737 t. 01686 640475 w. www.kingsnurseries.uk [email protected] e. [email protected]
Alun Roberts Diamond Services Car Sales Any make of New & Quality Domestic Duties Used Cars supplied THIS Cleaning ADVERTISING SPACE Shopping/Trips The Old Hall AVAILABLE - £15 Companionship Tregynon FOR 12 MONTHS Newtown Very friendly, reliable person Powys Confidentiality guaranteed. Tel: 01686 650450 15 mile radius of Manafon. Email: For your requirements please [email protected] Contact Diane on: Mobile 07981705974 web:alunrobertscarsales.co.uk Cadwallader & Co. LLP
Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors Berriew Community Centre Agents for
Yorkshire Building Society Available for hire: Eagle House Evenings – Weekends – School Holidays 25 Severn Street
Classes Meetings Parties Weddings Welshpool Powys Call Janet on 01686 640681 SY21 7AD
to check availability and book Tel: 01938 552625 Email: [email protected]
WELSHPOOL HARDWARE & D.I.Y. (Next to Sainsburys) Open 7 days
Caravan spares and Accessories.
THIS AMAZING PRICES ON: ADVERTISING SPACE Electrical – Plumbing – Ironmongery – Tools AVAILABLE - £15 Timber – Paint – Wallpaper
FOR 12 MONTHS. Key cutting and much more…
Visit our UPSTAIRS DEPARTMENT
Wide Range of Household Goods.
No.1 Severn Stars Road, Welshpool. Tel: 01938 555540.
ROB BURROWS
MONUMENTAL MASONS Nr. BERRIEW
Finest Quality Memorials Additional Inscriptions, Renovations, THIS ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE – Cremation Plaques & House Signs For Free Colour Brochure £15 FOR 12 MONTHS Or Appointment Please call: 073875 79556 Or shop: 01743 272729
H.V. BOWEN & SONS www.hvbowen.co.uk
THIS
ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE – £30 FOR 12 MONTHS.
For all Fuel Supplies:
Heating oil (Kerosene), Red & White Diesel
Phone for a Quote:
T: 01686 650242
PHIL GITTINS PRIVATE PA & HOME CARE WINDOW CLEANING SERVICES EXPERIENCED, INSURED & DBS CHECKED SELF EMPLOYED PRIVATE CARER FRIENDLY AND FAIR SERVICE FOR RESPITE SIT IN & PERSONAL ASSISTANT WORK TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS. Ring, email or text for a REGULAR CONTRACTED HOURS OR ONE OFF BOOKINGS AVAILABLE. free no obligation CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED. quote
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. Tel: 01938 580809 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Mob: 07870 462088 CONTACT AMANDA Email: [email protected] TEL: 07738674039
DRM Electrical Services
City and Guilds level 3 qualified. 10 years experience.
All works undertaken. Test and inspection. For more info contact Dennis
By email: [email protected]
Or phone H: 01686 650790 M: 07508155569
ROSEMARY ROGERS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TUITION
I am an experienced teacher, offering tuition in MATHEMATICS KS3, GCSE, GCE AS/A2
PHYSICS KS3, GCSE, GCE AS/A2 CHEMISTRY KS3, GCSE
I work with students of all abilities and specialise in working with students with low confidence and/or additional learning needs.
Phone: 01686 640611 or email: [email protected] Find me on Facebook: Rosemary Rogers Tuition
Border Tree Consultants & Contractors DIY HELP AT YOUR SERVICE GEORGE STOKES Fronheulog, Painting & Decorating
Hirnant, Penybontfawr General Maintenance Window Cleaning Oswestry. SY10 0HR. Gutter Clearing etc. Home Tel: 01691 870300 Mobile: 07811 320982 NO CALL OUT FEE
Email: [email protected] Competitive hourly rate
TREES LOPPED, FELLED, PRUNED, BRACED, Richard Luker SHAPED TO BRITISH STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS Tel:07771258626 Or 01686 640566 Difficult Trees a Speciality [email protected]