ISSUE NUMBER 156 - SPRING 2014

Waen-y-Brodlas Lime Kilns The restoration of the lime kilns was briefly mentioned in the Grosvenor Estates report in the last issue and we thought you may be interested to see pictures of the kilns before and after this work.

The “BEFORE” picture below was kindly given to us by Shirley Walls - this is obviously taken on a bright day.

The “AFTER” picture below show the restored lime kilns unfortunately it was a dull overcast day when I walked up to see the kilns and take this picture but you can easily see where the work has been carried out. It is well worth a walk up to see them.

See Page 5 for brief article from the JCB Secretary, Head of Flintshire Countryside Service, covering the progress from its conception for funding this restoration project. Eds

YOUR ARTICLES MAKE THE MAGAZINE AND WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO INCLUDE THEM ALL SO PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE FOR THE NEXT ISSUE, SUMMER 2014, IS: 1st MAY 2014 - MANY THANKS - EDS

Editors: Eirwen & Patrick McDermott, Roseberry Villa, Windmill, Halkyn. CH8 8EU Tel: 01352 781057 Email: [email protected] Jack McIntyre & John Baker Distribution by our many Local Volunteers

Page 1 From your Editors – Please Help

You will know from the letter from the Trustees of the Halkyn Mountain News in the last issue that this magazine/newsletter has been produced non stop since 1974; that is 40 years.

Our first edition as editors was the Spring Issue of March 2001 that is 13 years ago, a total of 52 issues.

We have enjoyed putting the magazine/newsletter together every quarter and have learnt a lot about the Halkyn Mountain community over the years.

However despite us putting various requests, including the Trustees letter in the last issue, for people to join us as editors and help by sharing the task of putting the magazine/newsletter together each quarter, thus allowing us a break, no-one has come forward.

With other commitments that we have now we feel that we can no longer continue to edit every issue and therefore need to let everyone know that regrettably this is the last year that we will be editing the Halkyn Mountain News.

We will produce the Summer, Autumn and Winter issues (June, September and December) 2014. We will be only too happy for anyone who would like to, to join us or take over from us during this time. They can either produce these issues with us or by themselves if they prefer. We would also be available if whoever takes over wants any help or advice in the future.

It has been suggested that the Halkyn Mountain News could be produced by a team people who could meet somewhere; the Blue Bell has been suggested. So whether you would like to edit it as an individual or couple as we have or you would like to be a part of this team please let us know.

We really do hope that someone will come forward to ensure that the Halkyn Mountain News will continue so please if you enjoy it and want it to continue please contact us and we will help you all we can.

Whoever you are, we thank you in anticipation that you will become the next editor(s) of the Halkyn Mountain News and it continues for many years to come.

Patrick & Eirwen McDermott Editors 01352 781057

Page 2 I am sure such work will make fantastic gifts for that HEARTFELT ART AND CRAFT special occasion.

MONTHLY CRAFT FAIRS AT Local charities will also benefit by way of fundraising at HALKYN PARISH HALL the events. & HALKYN LIBRARY The aim is for a local charity within Flintshire to attend Event launch, Saturday 5th April, 2014 and be involved in the sale of refreshments, tea, Between 10am and 3pm coffee, soft drinks, cakes etc. All the money raised from the sale of refreshments will be donated to the Refreshments will be provided each charity attending the event. month by a local Flintshire charity It is my intention to raise awareness of the events FREE PUBLIC ADMISSION! within Halkyn by informing and involving the local press, inviting them to the launch event and to promote Following the launch event in April, the craft fairs will further events by adverts appearing in their news be held papers. Also fliers and posters will be distributed Between the same hours 10am and 3pm throughout Flintshire in the hope that as many people as possible will be made aware and attend the events. on the second Saturday of each month th I look to the support of local shops, pubs, cafes and The next being held on 10 May 2014. businesses to display posters from time to time and on

For more information please contact occasions be willing to provide a small raffle donation. Susan Thomas on 01352 781088 I feel positive that the consortium can be a community Or email [email protected] success but it truly requires the support of residents, people local to the area, local business and Halkyn Community Council members, to help make the HEARTFELT ART AND CRAFT events and charity fund raising a success simply by CONSORTIUM spreading the news.

Please come along to the first event launch, 10am to ‘Heartfelt art and craft’ is a consortium consisting of 3pm on Saturday 5th April 2014. artists, crafters and small businesses, working together with a common purpose of engaging with local people Following this date the events will be held on the and as such to raise the awareness of and promote the second Saturday of every month thereafter. sale of their work.

I look forward to seeing as many people as possible at In order to do this, it is my hope and vision that as a the launch. If you have any queries or wish to attend small business, Heartfelt Art and Craft will showcase as an exhibitor or to nominate your charity please the art, craft and other homemade and handmade work contact me on 01352 781088 or email me on of talented local people within Flintshire. Furthermore, [email protected] it will ensure engagement with my local community, by holding the monthly events within Halkyn Parish Hall You can find more information and make contact and Halkyn Library; thereby support the running costs regarding the events on ‘Heartfelt Art and Craft’’ of the much needed village facility. The idea is to hold Facebook page. an art and craft fair every month, commencing 5th April

2014 at the hall. This will enable an opportunity for I look forward to this exciting community event. local people to attend and exhibit their works of art, All are welcome! craft, and other handmade and homemade goods and Susan Thomas wares monthly. The public will benefit from a vivid, vibrant, unusual and interesting display of goods, whilst enjoying and supporting a community, family event offering free admission! Coffee Morning Book Swap & Raffle The Halkyn Mountain News does not accept At Rhosesmor Village Hall responsibility for, nor necessarily agree with, any of the views expressed, statements or Every Other Monday Morning claims made in articles or advertisements 10:30 - 12:00 produced.

The Halkyn Mountain News will be available to read or download from the Halkyn Council & Community Website - www.halkyn.org

The sender of any article and/or pictures that they do not want to appear on the website must Please come along and meet your tell the editors when submitting the article and it will be removed from the website version. neighbours for a cuppa and a chat

Page 3 Could you be an Artist? Halkyn Parish Hall Christmas Show

Holywell Art Club, meet every Wednesday at Pentre The Halkyn Management Committee arranged a Halkyn Community Centre, between 10am -2pm. Christmas Show at the Parish hall on Saturday 14 There is a varied programme which includes December 2013. The “Likely Story” theatre company demonstrations and workshops from visiting from Cardiff performed “Tinsel Tales”, which was professional artists. arranged through Noson Allan, based in Cardiff, a night out scheme which helps organisers to put on a show Presently we hold two club exhibitions a year and also without having any financial worries if ticket sales are have the opportunity to exhibit in other art events. not as good as expected.

We are a well respected and friendly art club that has a nice social aspect. The show catered for all ages and included tales of the Troll and his bridge plus the Three Pigs and the Wolf New members are welcome whatever their ability, blowing the house down. whether complete beginners or more accomplished artists.

If you would like to find out more about the club you may like to visit our website: www.holywellartclub.co.uk Alternatively you are welcome to come and see us at the centre and meet the members.

OUR NEXT EXHIBITION WILL BE ON SHOW AT THE ‘MILL GALLERY, WELL STREET, HOLYWELL, FROM APRIL 5TH TO 16TH. OPENING TIMES: 10-30AM TO 4-30PM. FREE ADMISSION. Graziers News

Welsh Government is running a scheme called Nature Funding and in partnership with Flintshire County Council and the Fire Service and with the assistance of NRW we have applied for funding for the common.

The hope is that we will get enough to install three or The theatre four cattle grids and to be able to pay for some group of four clearance work on the common. We will have to wait people erected and see what we get. In the meantime we are putting the stage with a together a plan as when and if we receive the funding superb backdrop there will be a time limit by when the work has to be which completed. transformed the appearance of Re the Aberdo / Bryn Mawr quarry extension we have the room. replied to the planning application as follows:-

The land that is being returned to the common must be returned prior to the extension of the At the interval we had a raffle with prizes donated by quarry located businesses and villagers. The Brownies did a great job serving refreshments. The show lasted 90 Agreement must be reached between the minutes and the actors interacted marvellously with the quarry owners and NRW as to the reseeding of children in the audience [and some adults!] We sold the area being returned to the common before over 80 tickets and made a small profit of £115 which work commences i.e. we do not want to be goes to the Hall funds. waiting years for the area to be suitable for grazing. After some great feedback from all; we are hoping to put on another show for Christmas 2014. We would There are a number of things happening on the like some volunteers to help with this one. Please common of concern to ourselves and to Grosvenor contact me or the Management committee if you would Estates. Grosvenor at present is unable to follow these like to help. up due staff shortages and pressure of work but I have been assured that we have not been forgotten and they Andy Wood will be following them up as soon as they can. Tel: 01352 780159

It is that time of year again there will soon be new PLEASE NOTE - In light of the success of lambs on the mountain and birds nesting. Please last year Panto we are holding a meeting remember that by law from the end of February your at Halkyn Parish Hall 7.15 Friday April 25th dogs must be on a lead at all times. for anyone who is interesting in helping/ Halkyn Graziers and Commoners Association becoming involved.

Page 4 Waen-y-Brodlas Lime Kilns Natural Resources Wales (NRW)

You may or may not already be aware that a new body, For many years and particularly since the public Natural Resources Wales took over the functions consultation carried out in 2003, the repair of the previously carried out by Countryside Council for Wales battery of lime kilns at Waen-y-Brodlas has been a key in 2013, we have been asked to let our readers know aspiration of the local community and the Halkyn about the following relocation. Eds Mountain Common Joint Consultative Board (JCB). Natural Resources Wales' office in Mold will be The JCB encouraged and endorsed the work of relocating to Buckley from the 10th February. A direct Flintshire Countryside Service (FCS), through the telephone number will be available soon but in the Halkyn Ranger, to develop a scheme to prevent further interim, the office can be contacted through the NRW deterioration of the grade 2 listed monument. In 2008 central number 0300 065 3000. The new postal FCS attracted external grant aid in partnership with address is Natural Resources Wales, Chester Road, Cadwyn Clwyd from Welsh Governments Rural Buckley, Flintshire. CH7 3AJ. Development Programme, to carry out an in-depth What is NRW - This is an extract from the CCW study and structural analysis of the monument and website - From 01 April 2013, Natural Resources provide a costed way forward. Wales will take over the functions currently carried out

by the Countryside Council for Wales and Forestry In 2012 FCS secured support and funding from Commission Wales, the devolved functions of Aggregates Levy, RDP, Grosvenor Estate and Cemex Environment Agency Wales and some functions that to deliver the proposals outlined in the 2008 report, and are currently carried out within the Welsh Government. also carry out a second phase of works to celebrate the The NRW website can be found at: mountains rich industrial heritage through web-based http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk. information and virtual tours and other on-site interpretative features, such as renewing the information panels. Halkyn Library

Christmas has been and gone in the blink of an eye. It Work on the kilns was completed in 2013 by Grosvenor will be here again in the blink of an eye as well. I Construction, and I would recommend to anyone, a swear there are only 10 months between each one. I walk up-to see the impressive building. Currently work hope everyone had a good festive season. The library is continuing on the second phase and is due to be is holding up just, luckily the number of books issued complete by this summer. FCS, with the support of the has only dropped a smidgen. The web request system Grosvenor Estate and the JCB, are now developing seems to be successful, with a Pin No. people can log further funding applications from the Heritage Lottery on to the www.gov.uk website and view the books and Fund and Aggregates Levy, to look at the remaining DVDs in Flintshire and Denbighshire then request them kilns and historic mine shafts on the mountain. and pick them up in Halkyn. DVDs are on loan for three weeks the same as books; but for CDs, DVDs Tom Woodall and audio books there is a £1 hire charge. Latest JCB Secretary, Head of Flintshire Countryside Service DVDs too!!!

Junior DVDs and audio books issued on a junior ticket are free of charge.

Halkyn & District The number of items you can borrow has now gone up from 10 to 15, a surprise to some of my borrowers who Bowling Club have had 15 for years. A big thank you to all Halkyn Library borrowers for braving the dreadful weather for a book or two, without you there would be no library.

Open Day I wish you all a very happy Easter. Mal Saturday 5th April at 1:00pm

At The Green at Cae Helyg Halkyn Library Off Brynford Road, Pentre Halkyn The library is a facility for Come along and see what goes on all local residents, young and old, and is now open once a week Come have a bowl we have plenty of bowls Fridays - 1:30 pm. - 7:00 pm.

for everyone to try and Library Online people eager to show you what to do Services via www.flintshire.gov.uk

Page 5 Donations and Financial Support; Halkyn Community Council The Community Council have provided the following financial donations, since the last issue of the HM Rhosesmor, Halkyn & Rhes y Cae Play Areas News; Pentre Halkyn Over 50’s Club and Rhes y Cae Previous reports in the HM News have advised of the Over 60’s Club - £100.00 each towards their Christmas match funding aspect with the Flintshire County Dinner, Thyme Out Gardening Club ( Och’r y Bryn ) - Council, in relation to the upgrade of Children’s Play £250.00, Halkyn Mountain Common JCB - £100.00, Areas within the community. During the budget setting Denbighshire & Flintshire Agricultural Show - £50.00, in January of this year, the Members agreed that a and Halkyn Parish Hall - £2,500.00, towards running further £10,000.00, be allocated to Halkyn and Rhes y costs for year 2013 to April 2014. Cae Play Areas - subject to a match funding application to the County Council being successful. Phillip Parry, The split of the funding between the two play areas, will Clerk to Halkyn Community Council depend on the equipment suggested by the County Tel; 01352 720547 Leisure Services. The Rhosesmor Play Area will be E-mail; [email protected] upgraded before the end of March 2014. www.halkyn.org

Children’s Summer Playschemes The Council Members have agreed, that the match From your County Councillor funding towards the Children’s Summer Play scheme (Halkyn) arranged by Flintshire County Council, will continue during the summer of 2014 ( Cost of scheme in 2013 - It is a great pleasure to impart some good news to £1,796.00 ). However, Flintshire County Council have everyone, for a change. Many people will be delighted advised all Town and Community Councils, that the to learn that the long-awaited Post Office in “The Blue grant from Families First, has yet to be confirmed Bell”, Halkyn, is at last open. (The official, formal before the scheme can be given the final go-ahead. opening will take place in early March). We warmly congratulate Steve and Ness Marquis of this significant Pot Holes in Wern y Gaer milestone in the history of Halkyn. It has taken a very After receiving a plea for assistance from a number of long time to bring this project to fruition: there have residents in the Wern y Gaer area, in relation to the been many problems and hindrances during the pot-holes on the track. The Council funded the process of bringing back to life such an important asset provision of crushed asphalt and with the assistance of to the area. Steve and Ness have shown great Rhosesmor Ward Councillor John Thomas, who fortitude, patience and determination in the face of set- worked tirelessly over a number of days, filled in a backs and bureaucratic hurdles. It is vitally important substantial amount of the pot-holes. At the January that we now support this venture as much as we can. Council meeting, the Chair of the Council – Councillor Mrs. J. Wendy Sigsworth, presented Councillor By mid-summer, a serious problem at Berth Ddu will Thomas with a gift provided by the residents, as a have been resolved, i.e. the new car park at Ysgol token of their appreciation for the assistance by Rhos Helyg. It has taken many years to get the Councillor Thomas. (Please note; as the track is not an agreement of all the bodies involved for the adopted highway, the Flintshire County Council do not construction of this urgently needed parking space: provide assistance in filling in pot-holes). The Grosvenor Estates, the County’s Planning Dep., the “Natural Resources Wales”, (successor to C.C.W.); Review of Community Areas - Community the Halkyn Community Council and Ysgol Rhos Helyg. Electoral Arrangements It was most unfortunate that the weather at the time of In the last edition of the HM News, one paragraph the commencement of the construction work was so referred to the Review of Community Areas. The bad – and has continued to be so ever since. A period Halkyn Council have passed the following comments in of dry weather is essential before remedial work can be the review process; The Council Members were carried out and measures taken to facilitate permanent concerned, that the amalgamation of the three wards of drainage from the site. In the meantime everyone is Halkyn, Rhes y Cae, and Rhosesmor could result, urged to be patient and mutually co-operative. during an election, leave the smaller communities without Councillor representation. The Council Ysgol Rhos Helyg is not the only school in the county suggested that the new Ward be named Halkyn which has parking problems. I had a site meeting with Mountain. the Police one very wet, cold and windy Sunday and drew their attention to the problem, and in particular to Community Charge ( Precept ) 2014 / 2015; the severe inconvenience which local residents The Community Council Members’ agreed to increase experience. Whilst the Police were mindful of the the precept from £40,000.00, to £41,000.00 - an difficulties and expressed sympathy for the local increase to a Band D property within the community of residents, they felt that a little more tolerance and £0.57p a year. The Halkyn Community Council Band D respect for each other could ease the situation. Their property charge, will now be £30.45. At the time of main concern, which is shared by everyone, is for the going to press, the Band D charge for the Flintshire absolute safety of the children. County Council and the North Wales Police was not known. It is easy to say this, but when parents are under stress, for all manner of reasons (and we have all experienced the irritating frustration of getting children

Page 6 ready for school), just a little more understanding and Halkyn W.I. forbearance would really be an enormous help. There is a welcome to everybody to join us in our 80th The “service track” which serves the bungalows at Pen- year on the 1st Thursday of every month commencing y-Parc, by the school, is a PRIVATE ROAD, whose use at 2pm in the winter months and 7:15pm in the spring, is restricted to the residents alone. These residents summer and autumn months. have been severely inconvenienced by parked cars on “school runs”. This parking is strictly illegal. We are looking forward to 2014 with our new president Miss Fiona Jones who I’m sure will contribute great ideas for our success. The Police are also most concerned by the “speeding” which occurs on the B5123, from Halkyn to In our February meeting we will be commencing our Rhosesmor; in spite of the illuminated “40mph speed year with humorous poetry with Mr Steve Blakesley limit sign” ‘Speed Limits’ on ALL roads in Flintshire are and in March we will enjoy Tales from Wales with Mrs being reviewed and investigated carefully. The trunk Jean Williams. Our guest night in March will be very and first class roads are being surveyed first and then healthy, for our minds and bodies with a demonstration the ‘B’ roads. At present, it is likely that the Halkyn- of Tai Chi and good homemade food. Rhosesmor section of the B5123 will have a 30 mile per hour speed limit. When that comes into operation it We have many good ideas for our social activities. All will be possible to place ’20 mile per hour speed limits’ are welcome. approaching Ysgol Rhos Helyg. Averil Woodfine

It would be very wrong and remiss of me not to warn From the new Halkyn W.I. President everyone that the County Council Budget for 2014- Welcome, my name is Fiona E. Jones and I have lived 2015 will, of necessity, be a hard one. The Finance in Halkyn since 2004, my Parents came back to Halkyn Dept. has been working very hard indeed to produce a in 1983, as my late Father NoeI Jones was born in The viable budget but with a considerable cut in money Windmill and lived in Pentre Halkyn. I had been a from the Welsh Assembly, there could be cuts in speaker for my local Halkyn WI a few times over the services. Major re-organisations in various last 8 years, it was what my mum did, not me. Then departments have taken place to make them more last year I joined and in November I was voted in as the efficient. The former practice of ‘leasing’ equipment is new President, a new opportunity for social, as well as being severely curtailed, in favouring of ‘hiring’ which is community activity has opened up to me. This year I more cost effective. Several managerial posts are to will be the link Delegate from Halkyn, representing Rhosesmor, Mold and Cilcain at the AGM in Leeds. be abolished. Hopefully, the curbs on Council spending which are kept to a minimum will not affect 2014 is a big year for Halkyn WI as it turns 80years old, most residents in the County. so as well as our interesting speakers each month, we will have a birthday celebration in May and are now On this warming note, may I still send you all my best planning a number of outings to take place over the wishes for the rest of 2014 and my most sincere hopes coming year. No one can do this by themselves and I that it will be a tolerable year for everyone. am fortunate to have a hard working committee who has supported this younger incomer fully, as have the Colin Legg (C.C.) 22 members. The WI local Federation offers many other social and craft opportunities too. So if you P.S. Unfortunately due to the publishing date of the 1st thought the WI is not for you, think again, come along, of December it is too late to get reference to the we are a very friendly bunch.

Remembrance Service in November into the Winter st Edition of the Halkyn Mountain News. However, the WI Meetings; Halkyn Library, 1 Thursday in the public support for the Service of Remembrance 2013, month. Informal chat and craft classes every other at Christ Church, Rhes-y-Cae,, and the attendance at Thursday. Start time is season dependant so contact; the three War Memorials afterwards was most heart- Mrs Averil Woodfine 01352 780918 warming and impressive. ‘Thank you’ to all those kind people who took part. A special mention must be made of the presence of the youth and children’s organisations which was greatly appreciated; and may I thank Mr Tony Nicholls and Mr John Thomas for acting so effectively as stewards and traffic wardens.

Not surprisingly, natural wastage (and Father Time) is depleting the numbers of our own Royal British Legion. New members are eagerly welcomed: the rather severe “qualifications” to be a member in earlier times no longer applies. Most people who were alive in the period 1939-1945 played a part (in many cases, a vital part) in helping to win World War II. For nearly 70 years since, men and women have served their country Committee Members from left to right; Mrs Averil in various warzones and their dedication is similarly Woodfine, Mrs Myfanwy Hughes, Mrs Reta Wainright, recognised and appreciated; as is the help and support Miss Fiona Jones, Mrs Eleri Wilson and Mrs Christine of many members of the civilian population. Harris

Page 7 later in the summer as we hold a Blue Bell walking Blue Bell Inn, festival.

When last I wrote we were just taking part in our You know walking is good for you and if you would like second Movember. It's a sponsored moustache to get fit and would like to do it for free, then get down growing to raise general awareness of men's health for some fun with like minded company every Thursday and prostate & testicular cancer in particular. We were at 2pm, Saturday at 10:30am and (from April) so inspired with the fantastic total last year (just under Wednesdays at 7pm. We walk in any weather, you just £900) we decided to up the stakes and try and try to need the right gear and we're always happy to advise. break the £1,000 barrier. We recruited the 19 strong team from across the bar and our far flung internet Vicky Thomas also holds free weekly Nordic walking community and set about raising awareness. sessions every Saturday at 1pm. Nordic walking is tremendous exercise and we'll teach you for free and provide some Nordic walking sticks too!

We've grown our Treasure Trails (on sale here at the Blue) to about a dozen. If you fancy a few hours of outdoor entertainment on foot over half term or the holidays gathering clues and discovering new things then £5.99 will see a £2 donation to North East Wales Search & Rescue (think of it as insurance) and a great day out.

Music Our music here at the Blue is of a superb quality with the majority of musicians and singers making a living from their music, it's of a session quality and we are providing it to you for free! We've had some tremendous special events from our special events with Rose Price (Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, Seasonal Well I have to say that we're all quite staggered that Sprinklings and other nights), the Ronstadt this effort by far exceeded expectations with everyone Generations (Linda's brother) distributed across our pulling together across the internet and the bar to equally fantastic regular events. We've launched quite inform people about male health issues and raise a few musical CDs here and one in particular seems to funds towards helping them to reach a stunning total of be doing well with various plays on the radio as it is £2,032. Very many thanks to all concerned for a such a good representative mix of our Thursday music. fantastic effort. The Out of the Blue CD has been put together to raise funds for Hope House, at £5.50 a CD it has raised over The Plygeiniol Evening with Gron Ellis was well £200 at the bar and it is also on sale in the Hope attended and we had some beautiful singing from House shops. some lovely folks to make a great evening of learning and fun. We also raised £83 for Age Concern NE I hope you can get down to our folkish type music Wales with the Rev'd Hugh Burgess retiring early after every Thursday from a variety of regular singer soldiering on through the bugs for our ever popular Big songwriters. Our very own Roger Hampson for a great Carol Night, very many thanks there too. singing night every Friday, Jazz on Saturday evenings twice a month, Trad Jazz every Sunday afternoon and A Seasonal Sprinkling Of Music from Rose Price & the Rantin' Dogs monthly on the 2nd Monday. Look Friends was the new event for the festive period and out for another special night with Rose and Friends Rose organised a wonderful night of music with John when Roger goes off on hols in May & September but Finnan, Adrian Dear, Ian Jones and the very talented before that... Last year Rose bought John Finnan, local lad Ben Robertson with even more glitter added Frank Welcomme & Andy Chrimes, three lovely gentle by chief cakeist and photographer Bev with her lovely men whose musical talent must be the stuff of legend gluten free. The music was lovely, the singing superb for that night was one of those legendary moments and the company was magic, thank you. Special we'll remember for time to come and which was only thanks to Rosie of Rosewood Crafts for the lovely raffle topped off by that stunner Rose Price who made it all prizes including the glassware top raffle prize. Festive happen so well and sang and played with the best of events were rounded off by an early evening visit from them. They're back! Stick a date in your diaries for the Mari Lwyd just to set us up for 2014. Saturday 5th April when Rose Price brings you another night with Welcomme, Finnan & Chrimes. Free Guided Walks 2014 is a special year for walking at the Blue Bell, Just in case... we've been walking with John & Vicky for 10 years! Anticipating some challenges with the weather again Fun Facts - Did you know that we've had well over this year we've instituted our usual weather planning 1,000 walking events at the Blue Bell Inn? If we ideas given to us during one of our Friday night tea- multiply the number of walks by the number of walkers time discussions. The road is always clear here as we by the distance walked, on an average year we do are lucky to have the gritting depot at the bottom of the over 10,000 miles a year! In fact we've walked the mountain, so... equivalent of more than twice around the planet since we started! We hope you will join us in celebration PARKING: if you can park considerately please do use

Page 8 our car park if you can't park at home (leave your phone number so we can contact you if the need Pentre Halkyn Over 50s arises) and please don't park in front of the cellar as the delivery drivers may have problems with heavy The Over 50s enjoyed a lovely meal followed by th barrels. Bingo at the Springfield Hotel on 25 November 2013. PARCELS: If we're in (and we usually are) have your parcels delivered here and come and get them during We hold Bingo every Monday afternoon at 1:45pm in opening hours (or ring on 01352 780309 if it's urgent). the Pentre Halkyn Community Centre. New members If you've any other ideas like this, let us know and we'll would be very welcome. endeavour to help. Megan Post Office Local at The Blue Bell Inn We're nearing three years since Bob closed his doors and now, at last, we have done it, The Blue Bell Inn Blue Bell Walks Halkyn Post Office is now open for business (insert fanfare here) and Rhosesmor resident Chris Mahon, 2004-2014 having spotted the signage Most walkers made New Year’s Resolutions to keep appear, took walking, keep fit and keep healthy. Although walks no time at all take place in all weathers we look forward to warmer to become our conditions and lighter evenings when evening walks very first restart in April, meet at 6:45 for 7:00. customer. He said, "Very Outside groups have made use of the monthly Sunday happy to be morning history walks so for the third year running the first these will run from April to September. These will take customer at place on the first Sunday of the month starting at the new Blue 11:00am. Bell Inn Post Office where I can now bank my business cheques. As a small environmental consultancy Walk About Flintshire Walking for Health introduced business working from home in Rhosesmor, this local walks in Halkyn in July 2004. They have proved most facility will be very useful for me, saving time and successful and have catered for all abilities. To money which I can invest in a nice cup of Blue Bell celebrate the tenth anniversary a week of Festival coffee!" Walks and activities will take place between Sunday th th We are open 6 days a week with safe off-road parking, 14 and Sunday 20 July. the 126 bus stop beside us, open fires and a John Thomas comfortable place to catch up with friends over a cuppa while we handle your business. We are planning an official opening at tea time on Friday 7th March when Kidney Wales we hope that we'll have finished all our decorations and be ready for the photo call, do try and come along! The annual Community Council backed sponsored

walk for Kidney Research Wales will take place on I'll sign off now by saying that the next Cheese & th Pickled Night is at 8:30pm on Saturday 3rd May. Our Sunday 26 April starting at 10:30am. If you are new extended opening hours are Mondays 11:00 - unable to sponsor anyone please feel free to join the 13:00 and 15:00 - 23:00, Wednesdays 17:00 - 23:00, walk and place a donation in the box provided. Thursdays 11:00 - 13:00 and 15:00 - 23:00, Fridays 17:00 - 00:00, Saturdays 12:00 - 00:00 and Sundays 12:00 - 23:00. The Post office will operate until 8pm each night with the exception of the free banking where Halkyn & District you can withdraw money at any time we're open for free (no more card charges!). We will endeavour to extend all of the Post Office we can services beyond 8pm where it is practical, in any event we'll do our best Meet on the 1st Monday of every month to help you. The log fire is lit, the kettle is boiling and At the Halkyn Village Hall our real ales, ciders & whiskies are just asking for your At 2.00 pm company. For more information come and pick up a As a group we are striving to contact other people who flyer from the bar or call 01352 780309. or scan this want to join us. whizzy QR Code with a smart phone all our dates are on-line at Halkyn.org or We hold meetings to discuss various opportunities www.BlueBell.uk.eu.org where open to us and invite guest speakers to speak on you can share our Google various topics. Calendar and get much more If you would like to join us or wish to give some input detail. you would be very welcome.

Steve & Ness Just come along to our meetings or ring Jenny on Blue Bell Halkyn Post Office & Inn 781417 or Mary on 781412

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Peggy Ann Watkin (1915-2013) Mrs Watkin lived in Gwynfa, Lixwm from 1953 until 1st Halkyn Brownies about three years ago, when she moved to Rhiwlas Care Home, Flint. Mrs Watkin was a faithful member of Happy Birthday to Brownies as we celebrate 100 Rhes-y-Cae church, and she was also a regular reader, years of Brownies in 2014. until unfortunately she gradually lost her sight in later

years. She also attended services at Berthen Chapel, Here in Halkyn we have continued our celebrations and Lixwm and Ebenezer Chapel, Rhes-y-Cae. She took fun with a busy few months. During the Autumn Term and active part in fundraising events for the church, the girls worked hard to complete their Friends to and was also involved with the Rhes-y-Cae and Moel- Animals Badges and welcomed Guide Dogs Cymru y-Crio Show, and was a Past President of the Society. with Rocky, Mike and Alison. The girls raised over She was an active member of the Retired Teacher’ £60.00, donated their subs for week and also made ‘Association and the meetings were held on a monthly models for Rocky and Mike to remember them by. basis at Berthen Chapel, Lixwm.

Mrs Peggy Ann Watkin sadly passed away on December 7th, 2013 aged 98 years. The funeral service was held at Colwyn Bay Crematorium on December 13th. Family and many friends from Rhes-y- Cae, Lixwm and beyond attended the funeral which was conducted by the Rev’d Robert Owen Griffiths. We wish to extend our sincere sympathies to her son Gwyn, daughter-in-law Janet, and grandchildren Euwan, Arwyn and Non.

Donations were given to the Royal National Institute for the Blind and the British Heart Foundation.

Mewn cydymdeimlad yn eich profedigaeth

Christmas saw us Carol singing with the Cubs and The following is extracted from a write up sent to me by Scouts after learning how to make table decorations Peggy’s son Gwyn which we distributed during the festive sing-a-long in

Halkyn. We also completed our contribution to the Born 7th May 1915 in Porth, Rhondda to William community wall hanging and the girls received a well Richard Thomas - bookseller & newsagent & sometime earned sewing badge. The girls also helped at the Singer Sewing Machine agent and Margaret Ann wonderful village pantomime earning their Hostess Thomas (nee Evans) of Penparcau, Aberystwyth. Badges. It was a brilliant afternoon with the girls Peggy Ann's uncle ran a tailor's shop in Aberystwyth desperate for the actors to return next Christmas. Mali and an aunt ran a café/restaurant on the promenade described it as ‘one of the funniest things I’ve seen’ and she spent much time in the school holidays helping and Hannah who brought her grandparents and at both these institutions. Certainly, this is where she younger brothers said ‘it was a really good pantomime developed her love of needlework and possibly of for everyone!’ cookery also. After teacher training, she obtained a

post teaching Domestic Science at the old Holywell January has seen us busy celebrating Chinese New Grammar School and purchased a house in Penymaes Year with food tasting and festive games as well as a shortly afterwards. very vigorous contribution the Winter Olympics in the form of Teddy Olympics! Some of whom I doubt will Shortly afterwards, she met Goronwy Watkin - at that ever recover. time an Accounts Officer with Holywell Rural District

Council (opposite the old Lluesty hospital). Peggy Spring and Summer also have us busy as we plan: our wanted to get married at the commencement of the war sponsored walk; Brownie Sleepover and Big Brownie but Goronwy refused since he had been called up to Birthday as well as learning about Fire Safety and a trip the RAF and had no idea what the future would bring. to the Fire Station. At the end of the war, Peggy and Gron married at

Rehoboth chapel, Holywell and their first child, Sian Although we have been at full capacity for some time was bon on 31st August 1948. Sadly she lived less than we are losing some of our older girls as they move on 24 hours. Gwyn was born in 1950 and Peggy became to guides later in the term. If you have a daughter aged a full-time mother. In 1953 they moved up to Gwynfa, 7 to 10 ½ who enjoys games, craft, fun outside and Lixwm (built by Goronwy's father in the 1930s). making new friends we meet each Friday (term time) between 6 and 7:30at Halkyn Parish Hall. If you have a Understandably, Peggy and the rest of the family were daughter who would like to come along, want to know devastated by the sudden, untimely death of Goronwy more or would like to help please give Brown Owl a call (by now Treasurer to Holywell Rural District Council) in on 01352 716027 (weekends only) or email on: 1965 and it could be argued that she never really [email protected] recovered from this blow.

Page 10 It is impossible to remember Peggy without Noson O Carolan – Mon 23rd Dec remembering the speed with which she walked Many people from Halkyn Mountain and further afield everywhere - whether along the corridors at school, the came to Rhes-y-Cae Chapel – it was filled to capacity! streets on London while Gwyn was a student there or when taking her dog up onto Rhes-y-Cae mountain for It was such a memorable Carol Service with so much his daily exercise. Not many could keep up with her! variety of artistes taking part. The youngest singer was Michael Pritchard of Connah’s Quay who sang “Cerdd Peggy was always hugely proud of her grandchildren's Dant” with the harpist Manon Hughes from London. achievements - not only academic but also of their Michael was the winner of “Cerdd Dant” (under 12) travelling adventures to both civilised & uncivilised finals at the Urdd National Eisteddfod at South Wales parts of the globe. in 2013 – what an achievement! Another young gifted singer aged 16 years old was Dafydd Allen from Sadly, it became impossible for her to continue living Bodelwyddan. It was also a great pleasure to hear safely in Gwynfa, and she moved into Rhiwlas three Angharad Rowlands (soprano) of Denbigh and John years ago where (despite her protestations) she was Pierce (baritone) Pentre Halkyn, and now in London. looked after with uncommon kindness and patience. The family would like to convey their sincere gratitude Many grateful thanks to “Côr-y-Mynydd” (Mountain to all the staff at Rhiwlas for their kindness and care as Choir) and conductor, Goronwy Wynn, and pianist well as to all in the support services who contributed to Margaret Williams. Also, thanks to the Readers for Peggy's care. taking part, and to Goronwy Ellis who encouraged the congregation to sing the carols so heartily with Colin Christmas Coffee Morning – Tues 26th Nov Legg playing the organ. This Christmas coffee morning was very well attended and was supported by many people from the Halkyn Thanks to all the ladies for helping with the Mountain Villages – our sincere thanks to them all. refreshments after the service. There was an array of very interesting Christmas products on the Sales Tables, home-made cakes, We were very privileged to have such talent coming to Trash or Treasure and a Raffle. Our grateful thanks to our little village of Rhes-y-Cae at Christmas time. Our all who helped in anyway, especially Peter, Doreen and very grateful thanks to Ieuan Ap Sion for organising this Brenda who organised this event. Total amount raised special service – diolch o gallon, Ieuan. was £303 towards Rhes-y-Cae church funds. th Around the Crid – Christmas Eve 24 Dec Pensioners Christmas Party – Sat 7th Dec This was a lively and enjoyable service with many Our very sincere thanks to Rhes-y-Cae Village Hall children in the congregation helping Rev’d Hugh Committee for making the afternoon such a Burgess in finding the various characters of the pleasurable experience!! We had a delicious meal with Nativity, and also plenty of animals scattered around wine – still as good as ever! The entertainment was Rhes-y-Cae Church.. Considering it was such a provided by Ieuan Ap Sion (with his guitar) who sang blustery afternoon many thanks to all the families who some lovely Welsh songs, and one of the favourites made the effort to come and helped with the story- was “ar Ian y mor” (by the seaside) then, he telling and the singing of carols, with Colin Legg at the encouraged us all to sing carols with great gusto! organ. There was a little cute two year old boy who Dioch yn fawr, Ieuan. We were all very fortunate to maybe a promising organist in future years! It was receive a Lottery ticket. It was quite exciting - I won lovely to see the church full of children, young people, £20 but I haven’t spent it yet! Many lovely prizes were mums and dads and grandparents and possibly great donated towards the raffle, and Jean was lucky to win grandparents! We all received gold coins (chocolate!!) the Christmas Hamper! A lovely start to Christmas on the way out. celebration – such good company. FUTURE DATES 2014 nd Joint Service – Sun 15th Dec Tue 22 Apr – Easter Coffee Morning (10:30 – 12noon) Rhes-y-Cae Village Hall People from Rhes-y-Cae Church went to the Chapel, Rev’d Marc Morgan of Wrexham took the service, and Sat 24th May – Rhes-y-Cae Church Annual Walk spoke about the coming of Jesus Christ, as we all Start 10:30 am at Upper Shippe Inn, Bagillt (near prepare for Christmas Day. There was reference to Sandy Lane) followed by a free buffet at the pub. Mandela and also to others unable to be with us. Our thanks to Ieuan for playing the organ and to Eva for There is a warm welcome to everyone at the above preparing the refreshments. events Gwyneth Hughes Carol Service – Wed 18th Dec There was an excellent turnout of people at Rhes-y- HALKYN MOUNTAIN DVD Cae Church, considering that is was a stormy night! Our thanks to everyone who helped in decorating the There are still a number of the popular Halkyn Mountain DVDs available for sale. church so beautifully. Many thanks to Rev’d Hugh Burgess for taking the carol service, Colin Legg for You can order your copy from Rachael Watson at playing the piano, and to all the Readers. It was a Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wepre Drive, Connah’s lovely Carol Service, and our thanks to all who Quay, Flintshire, CH5 4HL. attended. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed sherry, shloer and mince pies – many thanks to all who donated the The DVD’s are reasonably priced at £3.00 each, plus mince pies. £1.00 postage & packing.

Page 11 Ysgol Rhos Helyg

The infant Christmas production this year was The Hopless Camel. It was an excellent show as usual and very well attended.

The Juniors Christmas performance this year was The primary School Musical, its tongue in cheek humour was well received.

Mrs Aimee Davies and pupils from The Choir were invited to sing carols to the patients at Holywell Community Hospital. They also put on a performance at school.

The PTA worked very hard to produce and excellent Christmas Fair. It was well supported and it was nice to see so many members of the community supporting this event.

Pupils in year 2 have been busy making pizzas.

Here are Nursery and reception pupils doing PE.

Forest School The pupils have been doing lots of exciting activities in our woods.

Here are some Year 2 pupils enjoying working in our woods.

Here are some children toasting marshmellows.

The children have been creative in the roundhouse.

As part of Flintshire County Council’s campaign on ‘Keep me Tidy’ we had a As part of their topic work on wonderful show by India pupils from Mrs Thomas Tidy Tina and Ronnie class did a Vangoli pattern on the recycle to delight the yard. children and to re- enforce this important message.

Making number lines outdoors.

Page 12 Here are some year 6 pupils using equipment as part of their gymnastics lesson.

Year 6 pupils have been busy den building in our woods as part of their outdoor learning.

The pupils in Year 6 have been doing some investigation work with circuits as part of their topic work on electricity.

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Congratulations to the football team for winning the Mountain League. They won every match-well done.

Ysgol Rhos Helyg PTA

Many Thanks to everyone who supported this years Christmas Fayre , it was very well attended and we raised a considerable amount of money towards books, p.e equipment, gardening & outdoor equipment.

We would like to thank the local companies who kindly donated prizes for the raffle at the Christmas Fayre including Tesco Holywell & Springfield Hotel. A big thank you to local companies: Academy of Design, Red Lion Garage, D P Williams Holdings, NR Glaziers, The Wendy House, MPH Construction, The Whitton Morris School of Dance, Theatretrain, Tinytots Playgroup & Hillcrest Car Sales for their kind sponsorship of this years school calendar.

Our next event for the children will be a Film Night and Disco before half term.

Many Thanks PTA Comittee Rhosesmor Village Hall

At our A.G.M. on 27th January, the accounts continued to show a steady increase in hall bookings. The hall running cost funds were boosted by the three Jumble Rhosesmor W.I. Sales held in the year.

th The Committee members, officers and Jon Tarry On Monday, 10 March one of our members, Mrs (780842), who now deals with bookings, openings and Penny Manning will give us a talk on her recent trip to closings, all agreed to serve for a further year on a Peru. completely voluntary basis.

th th April 14 will be our Guest Night and 57 Birthday. A number is issues were raised at the meeting. One in Our guests will enjoy a delicious buffet before being particular concerned the need for hall users to entertained by Côr Cilcain. understand their responsibilities in leaving the hall in a

state they would expect to find it on the entry. This is Mrs Denise Lund from Berth Ddu will give us an insight particularly appropriate when bookings are heavy and into Homeopathy on May 12th. little or no time exists to tidy/clean up any problems

after users have left. We have a very interesting programme for the following months and we would warmly welcome any ladies who As reported in the previous issue of the Halkyn would like to join us as a guest or potential member. Mountain News, our next Jumble Sale is scheduled for

Saturday 22nd March. We hope to see you then. It We meet in Rhosesmor Village Hall on the second should be a “cracker”. Monday of each month at 7:15pm.

Geoff North. 01352 780660 Your contact is Mrs Mary North, 01352 780660 Secretary, Rhosesmor Village Hall Committee

Page 13 Rhosesmor Razzamatazz Rhosesmor Over 60’s

Dark November was lit up when Rhosesmor’s first Christmas Party Razzamatazz went off with a bang that rivalled any firework. The evening started with the Mountain The Rhosesmor Over 60’s Christmas Party was once Churches Choir singing a variety of songs ranging from again held at Holywell Golf Club, Brynford, where 50 African Folk to Abba. Irish Stew (Halkyn Mountain’s people were treated to drinks and an excellent 4- course Traditional Christmas Dinner, which was followed by a free Raffle, ( a big thank-you to every-one who donated the prizes ) and entertainment from

own Irish Folk Band) played a selection of Irish folk songs, most with chorus’s that the audience joined in with, and Gwernaffield Silver Band almost blew the roof off the Village Hall.

singer and keyboard player Roger Hampson who ensured the party went with a swing! New steward Jim and his wife Olivia had only arrived at the Golf Club 10 days prior to the party but they and their staff did us proud. Thank You.

All this is made possible by a small group of people, Interspersed with these were a number of soloists and who every year do a 14 mile sponsored walk around duos, both vocal and instrumental. Halkyn Mountain, calling in at 6 of the local pubs, starting and finishing at The Blue Bell. You know who One of the highlights of the evening, the Cupcake you are and it is much appreciated ! We would also like Puppets, organised and performed by some of our to thank everybody who has been kind enough to put younger members of the community. their hand in their pocket and sponsor the walkers. Also thanks to John Hulson for again making sure we didn’t We’ve had a number of requests to do it again so book go hungry during the walk. your seat for “Halkyn Mountain Irish Night” on 22nd March at Halkyn Village Hall. It promises to be a Special Thanks to John McVey of Global Lift cracker. Equipment Ltd. for their kind and generous donation, which was very much appreciated ( boots on this year Arthur Kemp Tracy and John ! ) Finally to Ness and Steve, mine hosts at The Blue Bell, we would like to express our HALKYN MOUNTAIN gratitude for all your help and support during the year and especially for the delicious supper which was very IRISH NIGHT welcome at the end of the walk!

AT HALKN VILLAGE HALL Let’s do it all again this year! SATURDAY 22 MARCH AT 7PM The Committee.

FEATURING - IRISH STEW FOLK BAND, THE EMMA MAY IRISH DANCE SCHOOL Glass & Paper Recycling THE MOUNTAIN CHURCHS CHOIR Steve & Ness Marquis want all to know that they have AND MORE….. glass and paper recycling facilities for everyone’s use in the car park at the rear of the inn. This will save the TICKETS £5 FROM.... longer journey to Mold, Holywell, etc as we try to help the environment through recycling. HUW781602 - VIV 780287 ANDY 780159 - ARTHUR 780596. Rhosesmor Rd BlueBell.uk.eu.org Halkyn 01352 780309

Page 14 Bright Stars Halkyn Bright Stars is the children’s Mountain Sunday Group of St Paul’s Church Rhosesmor, serving all Kids Club the Halkyn Mountain Parishes. Children who attend are aged SPACES from 4 upwards. Every third Sunday in the month we AVAILABLE NOW! take part in a Family Service in St Paul’s Church We are situated in Ysgol Rhos Helyg Primary School. Rhosesmor. There is plenty for everyone to do, so The club is registered with CSSIW (Care and Social come along and spend an hour with us. Fruit and drink Services Inspectorate Wales); all staffs are CRB provided. Please phone Lynn on 780740 for more checked and qualified and all certificates are available information. to see. We welcome children from nursery age up to year 8 in high school. Sunday - Bright Stars Mar 2nd HALF TERM HOLIDAYS Holiday club We are now starting a Holiday club Mar 9th Bright Stars Rhosesmor Village Hall 10:00 starting in February so if you would like to book your Mar 16th All Age Service St. Paul’s Church 10:00 child/ren in please follow the details below. (You do not Mar 23rd Bright Stars Rhosesmor Village Hall 10:00 have to attend the school to register at the club) Mar 30th Joint Service Apr 6th Bright Stars Rhosesmor Village Hall 10:00 Opening times for holiday club only Apr 13th EASTER HOLIDAYS 8am – 5.30pm Mon – Fri Apr 20th All Age Service St. Paul’s Church 10:00 (Breakfast will be provided and a healthy snack in the Apr 27th EASTER HOLIDAYS afternoon, packed lunch to be provided by the parents/ May 4th Bright Stars Rhosesmor Village Hall 10:00 guardians) May 11th Bright Stars Rhosesmor Village Hall 10:00 Prices for holiday club only May 18th All Age Service St. Paul’s Church 10:00 £21 per child for a full day May 25th HALF TERM £15 per child for half a day (till 1pm) Jun 1st HALF TERM Opening times for after school club only ‘BISCUITS’ is a fun group who meet in term time on 3.10pm – 5.30pm Mon – Fri Term times only. Thursdays 6pm-7pm in Rhes-y-Cae village hall. CUPCAKE PUPPETS are part of the Biscuits group. We have a large hall area where we enjoy; (For after All are welcome. school /holiday club) Snack time Please contact Lynn Fearnhead 01352 780740 or Playing games email [email protected] for further information Arts and crafts Parties Arranged theme nights Tinytots We also have outside; (For after school/holiday club) Playgroup A Trim Trail where we enjoy climbing, balancing and Ysgol Rhos Helyg swinging Rhosesmor A park with slides, bridges and balancing frames A large field and playground where we also have lots of We are a well established fun with scooters and football matches etc. playgroup based in Ysgol Rhos Helyg in Rhosesmor. Prices for after school club only. We are open during turn time each morning at 8.50 - First hour for one child £4.00 11.45. Second hour for one child £7.00 First hour for 2 siblings £7.60 We welcome all children from age 2½! Second hour for 2 siblings £13.30 Every child thereafter there's a 5% discount We give your child the opportunity to make friends, develop new skills and have fun learning through play! For more information contact Sian Davies (Senior All staff hold childcare qualifications and have a valid Playworker) on 01352 780265 / 07873769473 or Email CRB check. us on [email protected] or even visit our website at www.ysgolrhoshelyg/holkyn.asp The cost per session is £7.

Early Entitlement (funding for three year old children) and Assisted places avaliable.

First session free!

Contact Leanne on 01352 780265

Page 15 Halkyn Parish Hall Capel Bethel y Nant

Private Functions and Meetings We meet every Sunday at 2:30 - Do Join Us! A reminder that the hall is available for private functions including weddings, christenings, birthday Mar 2nd Eirlys Gruffydd parties etc bar and catering facilities can be arranged. Mar 9th Arwel Roberts th For more information ring Sharon Davies 01352 Mar 16 Maryl Rees Mar 23rd Robert Parry 781350. th Weekly Diary Mar 30 Eirlys Gruffydd Mondays Apr 6th Angela Bebbington Nia Dance Class 10:30 - 11:30 am th Contact Julia 781941 Apr 13 Bryn Jones Apr 20th Noel K Owens Yoga 6:30 - 8:00 pm th Contact Jenny 01352 780681 Apr 27 Eric Greene

Tuesdays May 4th Bryan Jones Baby & Toddler Group 9:30 to 11:00 am May 11th Huw Powell Davies Snooker Club 7:30 pm May 18th R Glyn Jones New members welcome Andy Wood 780159 May 25th Glyn Thomas

The Snooker Table is also available for Hire Contact Sharon Davies on 781350 Croeso Cynnes i Bawb! A warm welcome to all!

Wednesdays Modern Line Dancing 12:45 - 14:45 pm Contact Mary 01352 781412 Cynfaen Memorial Chapel Bingo (every other Wednesday) 7:30 pm (For more information on the Bingo call Carolyn on Calcoed 01352 781765) Afternoon Services only at 2.30pm in Welsh(W) and English(E) alternately Thursdays Halkyn W.I. 2:00 pm (C) denotes Communion Service

Fridays Library 1:30 - 7:00 pm Mar 2nd (W) Parch J.Bryn Jones (C) Halkyn Brownies 6:30 - 7:30 pm Mar 9th (E) Mrs Mavis Williams (C) Contact Karen 716027 Mar 16th (W) Mr N.Closs Parry Saturday Mar 23rd (E) Rev Keith Jones Mar 30th (W) Parch Marc Morgan Heartfelt Art & Craft 10 am - 3;00 pm 5th April and from May 2nd Saturday of the month (For more info contact Sue Thomas on 01352 781088) Apr 6th (E) Mr Brian Jones Apr 13th (W) Mrs Maryl Rees (C) Apr 20th (E) Rev Marc Morgan (C) Apr 27th (W) Trefniant Lleol

May 4th (E) Rev John Barnett May 11th (W) Gymanfa Ganu, Y Berthen, Lixwm (6.00 pm) May 18th (E) Rev J. Bryn Jones (C) May 25th (W) Parch Eirlys Gruffydd (C)

Do join us at any of our services. Croeso Cynnes i Bawb

W.R.V.S. Rural Transport Can you help? Drivers are wanted in the

Pentre/Halkyn/Rhosesmor area with time to spare with cars suitable for transporting elderly or infirm people to appointments, etc. St Michael’s Church, Brynford Mileage allowance given. The Vicar ,Rev Graham Beckett, can be Please contact: contacted via the vicarage on 01352 711675 Mrs J Roberts on 01352 780087

Page 16 Capel Salem, Pentre Halkyn Rhes-y-Cae Village Hall

Services at 2.00p.m. Rhes-y-Cae village hall is available for PUBLIC or PRIVATE functions. C = Communion nd Children’s parties for 11 year old and under. Mar 2 Mrs Maryl Rees (W) (C) Mar 9th Rev Keith Jones (E) Reasonable Rates Mar 16th Rev Marc Morgan (W) Contact Kevin Lewis - 01352 780297 Mar 23rd Mrs Nesta B Jones (W) Mar 30th Rev J Bryn Jones (W) Pentre Halkyn Community Centre Apr 6th Mrs Mavis Williams (W) Apr 13th Rev Marc Morgan (W) Bingo organised by Nia Bache. Apr 20th Rev Eirlys Gruffydd (W) (C) Every Monday at 1.45pm for the over 50s Apr 27th Rev Hugh Burgess (E) Holywell Art Club - Wednesdays 10am - 2pm May 4th Mr Peter Sinclair (E) th Bingo - Thursdays 7:30pm May 11 Mr Goronwy Ellis (W) May 18th Rev Marc Morgan (W) Line Dancing - Fridays 8 - 10pm May 25th No Dervice The hall is available for parties, etc. Croeso Cynnes I Bawb! A warm welcome to all contact Megan on 780026.

Every HALKYN MOUNTAIN PARISHES Halkyn Rhosesmor Rhes-y-Cae Month – SERVICE TIMES 3.00 pm First 11.15 am 8.45 am The table right shows the normal service Evening Sunday Communion 2 Communion Halkyn Mountain times in each church during term time. Prayer Group of Parishes But please see notes below the table. 8.45 am Second 11:15 am 10.00 am Bilingual If you would like a visit or wish to raise any matter with Sunday Morning Prayer Communion the church or the Priest in Charge personally, please Communion contact Hugh Burgess and include your name and 10.00 am 6pm Third 11.15 am address or phone number. Thanks you. Family Evening Sunday Communion 1 For further details of any of these events please contact: The Service Prayer Rev’d Hugh Burgess on 01352 741646, Forth 11.15 am 10.00 am 8.45 am Email: [email protected] Sunday Morning Prayer Communion Communion

You can also get details of events and find out more Fifth 10.30am Combined Service – about us on our website - www.halkynparishes.org.uk Sunday This rotates between churches SERVICE TIME NOTES - YOU ARE VERY WELCOME AT ALL OUR SERVICES 1 During school holidays the Family Service may be replaced by an alternative service 2 When the clocks go forwards in the Spring, Evening Prayer at Rhosesmor will be held at 6pm

COMBINED AND SPECIAL SERVICES: This year Easter Day falls on the 20th April and there will be a communion service in each church on that day. The 30th March is Mothering Sunday when it is traditional to attend your mother church and so

there will be no combined service on that day.

OPEN CHURCH: Halkyn Church is open regularly on Saturday mornings between April and September. The church may be opened at other times by arrangement. Rhosesmor church is open daily, normally from about 8.30am to 7.30pm (although the opening and closing times may vary slightly). Please do feel free just to drop in and enjoy the atmosphere.

LENT AND EASTER SERVICES

th Ash Wednesday (5th March) 7.30am Halkyn – Communion 14 April – 7.30pm Halkyn Compline with imposition of ashes ** Please confirm details with Hugh 15th April – 7.30pm Rhesycae Compline beforehand as this is provisional at the time of going to press. 16th April – 7.30pm Rhosesmor Compline As an experiment, this year we intend to hold our Lent 17th April – Maundy Thursday Compline services on Saturday evening rather than in Friday 7.30pm Halkyn Communion 8th March 7pm Halkyn – Compline 18th April GOOD FRIDAY 15th March 7pm Rhesycae – Compline 8 am – Rhosesmor – Stations of the Cross nd 10.00 – Rhesycae - 22 March 7pm Rhosesmor – Compline 12.00 - Rhosesmor 29th March 7pm Halkyn – Compline 2pm – Halkyn – The Final Hour th 30 March MOTHERING SUNDAY – there will be a morning 20th April – EASTER SUNDAY service in each church (see the table above for times). 8.45am Rhesycae - Communion 5th April - 7pm Rhesycae – Compline 10.00 Rhosesmor - Communion 12th April 7pm Rhosesmor – Compline 11.15 Halkyn - Communion Page 17 Halkyn of the new Post Office and as the article From The Rev’d elsewhere in this magazine suggests why not drop in Hugh Burgess for a coffee while going to the Post Office. Let’s Rhydymwyn, February, 2014 support this local initiative.

Dear Friends At the beginning of March we enter the Christian season of Lent which is a time of reflection on our As I write this I am mourning relationships, particularly with God but also with other the death of Mr John Tate who people. This so-called “penitential” season prepares us was a faithful member of St Mary’s, Halkyn for many for the great mystery of Good Friday when we years and I reflect on the way that the world he knew is remember Christ’s death, and for the joyful events of changing. John was a great man of “community”. For Easter Sunday when we celebrate with the traditional 39 years he lived and taught in Witham Hall School, in words “Jesus Christ is risen” to which the response Lincolnshire and when he returned to Halkyn on his comes back “He is risen indeed!” retirement he remained very involved in the church community as well as more widely. Christianity is about death and resurrection, however you understand those ideas. At the heart of the faith is This idea of community has I think changed over the the idea of renewal and beginning again. In our generations and in recent decades there has been a community we have so much that has changed and trend toward the fragmentation of our sense of faded away but we also see signs of renewal in the community and belonging. This is perhaps seen most opening of the churches, the new post-office, the in the closure in recent decades of some of our pubs, restarting of bell-ringing and the life of a new choir as schools churches and shops. My perception (and I well as in so many other ways. Community needs us may well be wrong) is that for many people there is as individuals to work with others, formally or less of a sense of belonging to the local community informally, to bring about positive change for the than perhaps there once was. It may be that I’m simply benefit of us all. I pray for a deepening sense of getting older, or misreading the situation but I do sense community on the Mountain and that for many people there is also a greater feeling of wish you every blessing for this loneliness and isolation. Of course this is not true for coming Easter everyone by any means but for a large minority of people I sense that this is an issue. 01352 741 646 07891 157 827 Being alone can be a joyful experience but loneliness is a terrible and corrosive thing. After my father went Ysgol Brynffordd School into a nursing home my mother found that she was very busy during the day but that, in the evening there We would like to welcome you all back to school after was no-one to talk to and it was very lonely. She Christmas and wish you all a Happy New Year! We compensated to some extent by joining a choir but still would also like to welcome the new children and found it hard to go home to an empty house. Is there parents who have joined us this term. The children someone near you who is alone evening after evening have all settled in extremely well and are keen to work. who you might befriend and visit occasionally? New member of staff Although no compensation for the isolation of being at We would like to welcome Miss Sophie Algieri to our home alone it has been a joy over the last couple of team who will be working in the Foundation phase with years to see things developing in the church the nursery and reception children. community. The formation under the leadership of Huw Davies of the Halkyn Mountain Choir has been an Bags2School inspiration and the concerts and services in which they Bags2School raised £80 last term, thank you for your have been involved have been widely praised. If you unwanted items. Thank you to all who contributed. would like to join in please do contact me and I would New Canopy be delighted to put you in touch with Huw. The canopy has now been installed within the

Recently we have also started up a new band of bell- foundation phase area. Thank you to Mr. Jones for ringers in St Mary’s Halkyn. The bells are in excellent supplying and placing the soil in the planters attached condition but have not been rung regularly for a to the canopy. The flowers have now been planted by number of years so it is a joy to have a new group who the children and it looks very bright and cheerful. are keen to learn and we wish them well. Diolch yn fawr.

Sports for You North I mentioned the daily opening of St Paul’s Rhosesmor th in the previous edition of the HMN and I can report that On Monday 13 January Stephen ‘Swifty’ Smith, a the church is visited every day by all sorts of people for commonwealth gold medallist lightweight boxer, came various reasons. Some leave food for the Flintshire into school to work with the children. The children were Foodbank, others find peace in the quietness of the given a motivational speech discussing the benefits of building, others leave prayers in the prayer tree or light sports and nutrition. The children were split into a candle. I would like to see the church in Rhesycae groups and participated in exercises in rotation. The also opening daily and hope that this may happen in exercises included Sporty dogs, star jumps, press ups the near future. or half press ups and leg drives. The children were encouraged to get family and friends to sponsor them Another sign of change is the opening at the Bluebell in to take part in this event raising a percentage for the

Page 18 school. The children raised an amazing £180 and the school council will have the opportunity to decide what News from Cllr Matt Wright Brynford and Pentre Halkyn Ward this money will be spent on. New footballs have already been bought using some of the money. Firstly I would like to wish residents a happy New Year. The last few months have been very wet and windy, let Blists Hill us all hope it does not turn to snow and ice as well. As the junior’s topic for this term is The Victorians a visit to Blists Hill a Victorian village was arranged for You may have noticed BT Open Reach vans on the Monday 20th January. The children had an early start Mountain. They are installing superfast broadband leaving the school at 8am prompt and returning at which will be up and running across the western 5.30pm. The children had a fantastic time and returned section of the ward during the next month, with some with a wealth of knowledge! already operational and across the rest of the ward in the Autumn. If you have a look at the following link www.superfast-cymru.com/home you can see the roll out areas for the whole county. Over the years I have pushed for Flintshire to be a leading area for Broadband in Wales and it is good to see investment reaching our rural areas. Please remember that you will still have to contact your broadband service provider to tell them when you are ready to upgrade your account. I would press to ensure you pay no more or very little extra as there are lots of offers out there.

There has been on-going work to obtain lower speed limits in some areas of the ward such as those achieved outside the primary school and in the centre of our villages. I know that speed limits can prompt mixed views and we have tried to get the balance right concentrating on sections of road where residents have raised concerns and Highways consider it is necessary. The juniors having a taste of what life was like in There are two further areas where speeds will be school during the Victorian days. reduced namely Springfield Hill and Brynford Hill and this work is schedule to start in the first quarter of this Llechwedd Slate Caverns year. As part of the infant’s topic, light and dark, the children visited Llechwedd slate caverns on Wednesday 15th As you will know we have two quarries in our area and January. The children had an interesting time work these can lead to issues such as dust, lorry traffic incorporating a ride on the train. and other problems which we have to deal with. We are constantly pushing for improvements within the laws P.C. Gail Sinclair th that exist and which have included new HGV washes, P.C. Gail Sinclair came into school on Thursday 16 CCTV etc. One of the quarries, Aberdo, has applied for January to talk to the children in years 1 to 6 about planning permission to extend part of its site and I drugs and medicine as part of our Healthy Schools and asked that they hold a public drop-in session to explain Police Liaison Programme. the application. Currently there are a number of old Eisteddfod yr Urdd permissions that relate to the site which already permit We have had a lot of interest amongst the children who extensive works greater than the new application. In want to compete in the Urdd this year with school clubs this case by moving to one new permission with for reciting, dance and art clubs having started on a modern conditions it will be possible to set out properly weekly basis. It’s hard to believe that a year has what everyone can expect and what can and can’t be already gone by since the last Eisteddfod yr Urdd. done.

I have also been keen to support community groups Sainsbury’s Active Kids and centres by writing grant applications or providing We are once again collecting the Sainsbury’s Active letters of support and guidance. We have had Kids vouchers. If you would like to donate your successes such as the renovation of Pentre Halkyn vouchers to Ysgol Brynffordd they would be very much Community Centre. We have also put in a bid to the appreciated. Thank you. Lottery for a centre in Brynford and we await their Pêl droed ysgolion bach/Small schools football response. If you are aware of a local project in my ward The junior children took part in the Urdd tournament on and in need of a grant please get in touch with me and Thursday 30th January at Holywell Leisure Centre. I will try and guide or refer a properly constituted group Mrs. Shickell accompanied the children who played to the relevant organisation. well. Thank you to the parents who helped with the Cllr Matt Wright transport. Mobile: 07791 804599 - Home: 01352 741835

Film night E-mail: [email protected] Friends of Brynford will be holding a film night in the school hall on Thursday 13th February to help raise money for the school with pop corn and drinks being served

Page 19 Members considered the financial reports that had Brynford Community Council been prepared by the Clerk and agreed to set the budget at £22,075.00. Following considerable Brynford Community Council. Gov.UK. consideration it was agreed to set the precept at the Following funding being made available by Welsh same rate as 2013/14 at £35.00 per year for a band ‘D’ Government for Local Councils to provide websites the property. Council has agreed to develop a site. Councillor K. Brown has been tasked with working with web designs A. Roberts, to develop a model that suits the needs of the Council. Clerk to the Council, At present the Council minutes are placed on a local Crecas Cottage, Carmel Hill, Brynford website which has been provided for many Pantasaph, years by local resident Mr. Derek Jones. As part of the Holywell CH8 8NZ development of the Council’s new website it is hoped Tel: 01352 710335 that links will be provided allowing access to this local website as well.

Progress on the website design is nearing completion and the Council envisages that the development will be completed by spring 2014.

Street Lighting-Calcoed, Brynford. Following a recent condition survey of the existing light columns on the Calcoed estate, it has been found that 3 columns were in very poor condition and will have to be replaced.

The Council have agreed to meet the costs of these works at a cost of £3,000.00. The replacement of the columns is planned to be completed by the end of March this year.

Condition of Forma Church Hall, Brynford. Will Aid 2013 The Council has received a number of concerns from local residents over the present structural condition of Once again, Hughes Parry Solicitors of 35 High Street, the Forma Church Hall. Representation has been made Holywell, took part in the 2013 Will Aid Campaign. We to the Directorate of Environment, Flintshire County drew up Wills for local people, without charging a fee Council. Officers of the Council have inspected the for our services. In return for preparing the Will, the building and have advised that structural defects had clients were asked to make a donation to Will Aid. been identified that needed attention in order to ensure We would like to thank all those who took part, and the building is not a danger to the general public. donated so generously, they have helped to make the Will Aid fundraising effort such a success, especially in Notice will be served to the Registered Owner of the th building to carry out the repair works. Should the work this their 25 Anniversary Campaign. not be undertaken by the owner the Council will undertake the works and place a recovery charge on The Will Aid Scheme will run again in November, 2014 the property. and Hughes Parry Solicitors will, once again, be happy to participate. The scheme provides the opportunity for Children’s Play Area, Brynford – Match Funding. many people in need of a Will to come forward and sort out their affairs as well as supporting such well known The Directorate of Lifelong Learning, Flintshire County Council had written to the Council inviting them to charities as Action Aid, Age UK, British Red Cross, participate in the 2014/15 match funding scheme for Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children and improving children’s fixed play areas. Members Sightsavers. reported that some of the play equipment were beginning to show signs of decay. Members agreed Miss Shân Hughes-Parry, a solicitor of Hughes Parry that the scheme would provide an opportunity to Solicitors, commented that this had been a very busy replace some of the play equipment and have agreed and successful campaign and we are pleased to have to provide £2,000.00 to the scheme for 2014/15. The provided this service to people in our community, giving their families the security of a properly drafted Will, as Council will be advised in April 2014 of the confirmed well as the opportunity to support a number of popular programme by Flintshire County Council. charities mentioned above.

Setting of Financial Budget & Precept for 2014/15. The money raised will be added to the nationwide total, At the January meeting of the Council, members which currently stands at over £1.5 million and is considered the financial budget requirements for the year beginning 1st April, 2014 to 31st March, 2015. At expected to exceed £2 million, once all the money is in. this meeting the Council has also got to set the precept The money will be put to good use in making a lasting for that year in order that Flintshire County Council can difference to vulnerable children, families and older be advised. people both in the UK and around the world.

Page 20 Thinking about extending your house? you did want to extend in front then you’d have to make By Adrian Waters BAHons DipArch(Kingston) RIBA a full planning application. Adrian Waters Chartered Architect Ltd WHICH IS WHICH - Now consider your house as a 01352-780379 rectangular box: when stood looking square on to the [email protected] Principal Elevation the “Sides” are the two ends of the www.adrianwatersarchitect.co.uk building to the left and right running away at 90 degrees to the Principal Elevation, the “Rear” is the opposite side As a sole-practitioner with my studio on the mountain I from the Principal. am involved with a wide variety of local projects. FOOTPRINT - The size of the proposed extension’s If you’ve been thinking about having your house ‘footprint’ (area covering the ground) once all other extended you will find it useful to read how recent limitations have been taken into account can be up to changes in town planning law could be of benefit to you. 50% of the total garden space. Were you aware that some domestic extensions didn’t Once you’ve understood the above, in broad terms there need planning permission if they came within certain are now opportunities for: criteria set out in the Town & Country Planning Act? REAR EXTENSIONS – Single storey. Width, up to that These criteria are referred to as “Permitted of the Rear Elevation. Depth, up to 4 metres (13’1”). Development”, in essence if your extension doesn’t Overall Height, not greater than the existing property or exceed certain measurements you don’t have to go 4 metres (13’1”) whichever is lower, eaves not higher through the drawn-out process of applying for and than the existing property and up to 3 metres (9’10”) at receiving planning permission. Many modest extensions or within 2 metres (6’6”) of the boundary. would clearly come within the criteria and you could get REAR EXTENSIONS – Multi-storey. Width, up to that of on with building and complying with building regulations. the Rear Elevation. Depth, ground storey as above, If your proposal looks close to falling foul of just one of upper storeys to a depth of 3 metres (9’10”). All must be the criteria the recommendation is that the home owner at least 10.5m (34’5”) from any boundary. Height, top seek the planning departments confirmation that a full storey eaves can be up to the existing properties eaves, planning application would not be needed; a process ground storey no more than 4 metres (131”) and up to 3 known as applying for a “Certificate of Lawful Use or metres (9’10”) at or within 2 metres (6’6”) of the Development-Section 192”(or LDC), in other words – boundary. confirmation of what you were going to do would be SIDE EXTENSIONS – Single storey. Width, you can legal. extend to both sides (ends) and each can be up to 50% On 1st October 2013 the criteria for Permitted the width of the Principal Elevation as long as the Development in Wales were changed to bring what was extension doesn’t come within 5 metres (110’7”) of a allowed closer to the amended criteria that England has boundary. Depth can be up to the depth of the existing enjoyed for some time. property and in some cases plus the permitted depth of Rear Extension. Overall Height, not greater than the The revised part of the Act is 14 pages long and there is a Welsh Government guidance document 67 pages existing property or 4 metres (13’1”) whichever is lower, long ! Simpler? More beneficial – seems to be. Read eaves not higher than the existing property and up to 3 metres (9’10”) at or within 2 metres (6’6”) of the on… boundary. The shape of our houses and situations within gardens vary: one or more storeys, detached, semi-d, terrace, SIDE EXTENSIONS – Multi-storey. Width, you can corner plot, hard on the roadside, sloping garden, and extend to both sides (ends) and each can be up to 50% the width of the Principal Elevation as long as the so on. extension doesn’t come within 10.5m (34’5”) of any So careful consideration of each case is needed - in boundary. Overall Height, not greater than the existing broad terms the changes will mean that, where property, top storey eaves can be up to the existing previously a properties ‘allowance’ would be used up in properties eaves. one single-storey flat roof extension; now a property could have numerous extensions of a certain size to the ATTIC EXTENSIONS – Can be achieved within the sides, rear and roof without specific planning amended Act, but probably best to call me. permission, just so long as the criteria are met. OTHERS - No verandas, raised platforms, balconies or The Act it is written in the negative rather than the roof terraces; although ‘Juliet Balconies’ are allowed. positive; in other words – it lays down what you are not MATERIALS - There are a number of clauses relating to allowed to do. The Guidance tries to put a positive spin what you can build the extension of, the simplest but not on the Act and show us what we can do within the only route is to match or mimic the existing house. restrictions. The following is an overview of the TOWN PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Unfortunately guidance. Flintshire County Council have issued a letter advising PRINCIPAL ELEVATION - The starting point in that they will not give pre-application advice on determining what will be permitted by the Act is to Permitted Development and LDC applications to establish which side of your house is which in terms of homeowners or their agents. the Act. Firstly find the “Principal Elevation”, this is often HELP IS AT HAND - If you’ve found the above the side of the house with the front door &/or the most bamboozling and would welcome some initial specific no windows (but there is a long list in the guidance to help obligation advice please give me a call. decide). No extensions (apart from a small draught lobby) are allowed in front of the “Principal Elevation”. If (Adrian Waters 01352-780379, office hours please).

Page 21 Halkyn Mountain Club & Sports News

have installed Wifi this will be of benefit to all especially Halkyn Sports Association the Radio Hams, we have also purchased two picnic

th tables so roll on summer for the cricket season, this The children’s party held Sunday 15 of December was year we are pleased to say we will be providing HCC a great Success, tickets were a sell out with over 80 their teas along with this we will be offering afternoon adults and children in attendance. We were entertained teas to spectators so do please come along and by ‘Mr Bimbamboozle’ with his box of magic tricks and support your local club. his Punch and Judy show, young magicians Evie Lyons and Sam Coleclough assisted Mr Bimbamboozle they Nia Bache did very well. Halkyn United FC

The Weather Although we have all been plagued by the recent very wet weather in North Wales the Halkyn Pitch has fared really well. The drainage improvements organised by Don Barker, filling in hollow areas of the pitch and opening up the East drain to improve the flow has resulted in rainwater draining quickly and little standing water on the pitch even after heavy and prolonged rain.

After filling ourselves with Hot dogs, chips and cakes and a few party games a very special person paid a visit. Santa Clause!

Halkyn home ground at Pant Newydd

Plans After a very successful and constructive meeting with the committee of the cricket Club we now have agreement to the development of the dressing room and shower facilities at pant Newydd. We have already It was very kind of Santa to take time out of his very created new shower facilities between the changing busy schedule, all the children received a gift. Santa rooms and the next step is to replace the existing left with a long list of gifts, thank you to Kelli and Kieran facilities with more robust breeze block structures, the for being Santa’s helpers. As always the party would same structure as the new showers, in the same not have been a success without the hard work and footprint currently occupied at the side of the pitch. effort of the committee and its friends (I’m hoping this Work will start on the home changing room once the year they will become committee members J) Big big season is finished and at the same time we will be thank you to the Mcleod family, Kelli Jones, Jenny looking to further improve the drainage on the pitch. Butters and Lisa for spreading her glitter. Sponsors The Friday Bingo nights have proved to be a hit, Jane Local football, as with other voluntary community Williams won the Snowball just in time for Christmas activities, depends on the charitable donations and (well done) its building up nicely so come a long and sponsorships of club volunteers, local people, local see if you can be as lucky as Jane. community organisations and local businesses. The committee would like to thank A.J. Field Electrical and Half term week Thursday 27th February we will hold a Security Contractors of Sandycroft, Deeside and children’s fun and games day! Prize Bingo, party Cooper carriers of Kinmel Bay for sponsoring the club games, cakes, raffle and tombola (admission £1) Also this season. planned this year is another fun day (if anyone would If you would like to advertise your company on the like their charity to be a part of this event please get in HUFC website, in the matchday programme or with a touch). In June there will be a treasure hunt starting at pitchside board please contact Ray Roberts 01352 the club (£6 a car, back to the club for a family quiz and 780083 or e-mail to supper) don’t forget we hold a quiz night every [email protected]. We would really Wednesday it would be nice to see some new faces appreciate sponsorship or donations to help fund the and old. Admission 50p jackpot, play your cards and improvements including help with building materials or supper. It is going to be a very busy year at the club, other construction activity. The season will end in May we will be renovating the members lounge this year, we and work will start in June 2014.

Page 22 Meet the Team opposition in the Welsh The Halkyn number 9 is Jimmy McGlone, a quick and FA Cup. Eddie from awkward striker who creates hatfuls of chances every Bagillt has been with the game and almost always ends up on the score sheet. club for a number of Apparently I am showing my age when I call him a years now, selflessly centre forward – you can’t call them that anymore. But supporting both Bill King Jimmy is a throwback to the and Rob and if you fancy old style. He plays on the fish and chips then shoulder of the centre-half Eddie’s Boot End fish and is usually prowling and chip shop is the around the half way line place to go. when we are defending. As a result he is Halkyn’s highest Picture; Eddie Barry (l) with Rob Thelwell scorer in the league with 8 goals in the season so far. In the Mawddach Cup the first team had a tremendous

home win against Gaerwen scoring 9 goals with none Picture; Jimmy McGlone one in reply. Jimmy McGlone scored a hat trick but was on one with the keeper eclipsed by Wayne Edwards who score four goals. The management team of Rob Thelwell and Eddie Unfortunately an away draw in the next round at Barry have built a solid team during the course of the Trearddur Bay proved too tough to handle with Halkyn season and the first team currently sit in seventh place losing by two goals to one in a tight game. in the Welsh Alliance League Division 2. In the league Halkyn United Second team currently lie fourth in the Halkyn have an unbeaten home record of played 5 won Clwyd East Reserve Combination League. Ryan Penny 5 but the away form is a different story with six losses and Aaron North lead the goal charts for Halkyn with 5 and two wins. Rob is the son of a former Halkyn legend and 4 goals respectively. Under Andy Butler’s guidance George Thelwell who led the team to the Cymru the team are developing and are well set for the future. Alliance presiding over wins against League of Wales Halkyn & District Halkyn Cricket Club

Bowling Club Halkyn CC have appointed former

I've just counted up and in 60 days captain Gareth Thomas as their new the bowling green will be open; we skipper for the 2014 campaign. are all eagerly looking forward to it. Gareth previously led the team with The open day last year was success between 1999- 2001 and postponed because the green was also captained Flintshire CC for a buried under about 18 inches of snow – Several number of years. He will be looking helpers moved snow and 2 weeks later we had a sort to gain promotion to Division One of practice on the half of the green that had been after Halkyn narrowly missed out last year. cleared. We are keeping our fingers crossed for a snow free opening on Saturday 5th April at 1:00pm. Other officials appointed at Club AGM held in November included; Meanwhile the Halkyn team has been enjoying playing indoor bowls at Queensferry and Flint. We have had President John Roberts very mixed fortunes but that's alright, it's a social day Chairman Simon Penney out in the winter. We have mixed opinions about the Secretary Keith Williams indoor game, I say it's much harder needing more skill. Treasurer Roger Bellis The others seem to find it easier. Child Welfare Jane Williams Simon Penney

The 100 club winners have been Paula Spencer, K Club Devolop.Manager Simon Penney smith and M Roseberry each winning £15 and the Ass. Develop. Manager Tim Davies grand Christmas draw of £50 was won by M Childow. 2nd X1 Captain Shaun Gibson Midweek Capt. James Beresford This new season is coming with more problems than usual. We are very short of players so I am The North Wales Cricket League is scheduled to start sending out an urgent plea especially for you on Saturday 26th April. In the first round of the young over 60s to come along, see what we do, Flintshire Knock–Out Halkyn have a home tie against have a go and hopefully join our Veterans Teams. Northop on Tuesday 13th May.

Crown Green Bowls is a game for all ages and we will be having our Open Day on Saturday 5th April at Halkyn’s Junior teams indoor net sessions will 1:00pm. We will be very pleased to see anyone who commence shortly and we are looking for Junior wants to spend time outdoors, having exercise and fun, players across all age groups ranging in age from 6-15 we have plenty of bowls for everyone to have a go and yrs For more info on this contact Jane Williams on people eager to show You what to do. 01352-781523 or 07732325033.

For more information Contact Bill Worral on 01352 Keith Williams 710702 or Linda Kirkham on 01352 740454. Secretary

Page 23 Holywell Golf Club

At the time of writing, winter has treated us fairly kindly, One event which drew many compliments was our it’s been wet and windy but none of the dreaded white annual entertainment of pensioners local to our golf stuff or fog. So far we’ve had one Saturday called off club. We have run this for many years now at our own because we had an absolute deluge the night before. cost and we see it as a way of showing how pleased We are very lucky in that the course drains very well, we are to be situated is this area on Brynford. This year particularly on the back nine where the substrate is more than 30 people sat down to a 3 course beef mainly limestone. The tees are a little muddy but no dinner with all the trimmings. This was followed by winter greens which is a huge bonus. For visitors, we prize Bingo called by Jim, we hope his Scottish accent offer a ‘rain ticket’, which means if they are rained off, did not confuse too much! A great time was had by all! we give them a voucher to return another day, free of charge! As usual, keep up to date with golf matters at www.holywellgc.co.uk. We now look forward to the spring and the season officially starting last Saturday in March when the first Union of Flintshire Golf Clubs. County Captain monthly medal takes place. The Annual General 2014 Meeting takes place on Thursday, March 20 when our The Union of Flintshire Golf Clubs recently held their new officials are elected, in particular the Captain and Annual General Meeting within the packed clubhouse Vice-Captain. Vice-Captain nomination for 2014 is our at Holywell Golf Club where members gathered to hear own editor, Pat McDermott. the reports and news of the last 12 months, to select club officials and to vote in the County Captain for We have a full programme of social events planned for 2014. This coming year the honour of becoming the year, visitors are welcome at these events and County Captain for Flintshire has befallen the ever social membership is encouraged, £25 for the year and popular club member from Holywell Frank Tweedle. this gets 15% discount off the already reasonable price for drinks. Frank has been a member at Holywell for 35 years and was club Captain in Social membership has other benefits, in December we 1999.He is hugely appointed a new Bar and Catering team, Olivia and Jim respected within the McNamara. club at Holywell for Olivia and Jim came to his hard work and us from Leicester dedication for over having run a very 12 years, in his role successful catering as Match and operation at a local golf Handicap Chairman, club. They were thrown which he gave up to in at the deep end with commit more time to all the dinners and his role as County parties in December, Vice Captain. they managed very During his time as successfully and Chair of the received many H a n d i c a p compliments for the Committee Frank quality of their food. was also able to study for and pass They are planning to open the golf club restaurant on t h e r u l e s Friday and Saturday evenings as well as a carvery on a examination and is Sunday. Their speciality is steak cooked on a hot stone a G.U.W. qualified rules referee and is often called at the diners table, not to be missed! upon to settle any rules ' discussion ' among the members at Holywell. When not involved in golf Frank Brynford Pensioners Christmas Dinner is a keen cyclist and regularly cycles from his home in Carmel (minus his clubs of course) to play golf on his home course. In his acceptance speech he thanked the members of the county for selecting him as their Captain, Frank was keen to ensure that he be advised of the golfing and social events within the county so that he could represent the County and has been ' signed up' for his first appearance, of which will prove to be a busy year, at the Captains 'drive in ' on Boxing Day at Rhuddlan

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● Patios and fencing Rev Helen Newton ● Window cleaning Any job considered. One Spirit Interfaith Minister & Spiritual Counsellor 01352 780281 [email protected] www.soul-life.co.uk Call Peter on 07832 036468

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Power Flushing & Combustion Testing ● Biomass Boilers ● Fireplace surrounds and accessories For Your Local Boiler Service/Repair ● Solar Panels Give Us A Call Today ● Gas and Electric Stoves Phone/Fax 01352 735977 Mobile 07788 857687 Tel: 01352 741584 Unit 4, Aber Road, Flint, Flintshire CH6 5EX Able IT Logs for Sale from Solutions for business and home

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Page 27 Homeopathy & Wellbeing Clinic. Homeopathy, a gentle, Evolve Hair Company Ltd holistic option to support, Mold’s Premier Salon enable & enhance A gift 50% OFF wellbeing. Safe to use to all Colours with alongside conventional Halkyn a full price medical treatments. Mountain Cut & Blow Denise Lund. RSHom. LNWCH. News Dry Quote: readers HMN02 Homeopath & Wellness Coach. Book Today on (01352) 753952 01352 780966 Evolve Hair Company Ltd, 18-20 New Street , Mold, Flintshire, CH7 1NZ

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P,O,G,E,S Plumbing, Oil, Gas, Engineering, Services

& Bathrooms T. Williams Heating Engineer, OFTEC 5 Driving Lessons just £56, including First Lesson FREE!! 74 Pen y Maes Gardens Holywell CH8 7BW Phone Dan your local instructor on Tel: 01352 710292 Mobile: 07505 002790 07875150997 Email terryw [email protected]

The Britannia Inn, Tues 12-3pm Senior Citizens Halkyn,CH8 8BY Menu 2 courses £7.50 Thurs - night Curry & Pint LLOC MILL LTD 01352 781564 Night £6.95 per person Dyserth Road, Lloc, Holywell CH8 8RG Fri - night Grill Night 6 - 8pm Good Home Cooked Food  Great atmosphere, always a warm welcome Dog Friendly Buffet menus available Stockists of Thunderbrook for all occasions Open everyday from 12 noon till 11pm Equestrian Feeds Mon-Sat food served 12 ’til 3pm / 6-9pm, Sunday 12-6pm  New double en-suite bedrooms available, single Please ring for details occupancy £45, double £55 incl breakfast Tel Nikki 01352 716 982 or 07919 263 410 Xmas menu available and bookings now being taken

LC HYDRAULIC SERVICES G.C.R. Plumbing Service Emergency Call Out No Job Too Small

Guy Roberts - Plumber ● Mobile Workshop - Hydraulic Hose Assy The Old School House, Halkyn, ● Seals - Flow Testing - Motors Nr Holywell,CH8 8BU ● Pressure Testing - Ram Repairs ● Valves - Pumps Contact: 07805 016848

● Jetwash Hose Assy - Jetwash Parts All Property Maintenance Undertaken Mobile 07706 847697 Free Estimates

Page 28 Supplier & Fitter of Carpets & Vinyls Stuck with KS3/ Michael Leahy Carpet Fitting Specialist. Est. 1979 KS4 Science?

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Clwb Salsa Happy Hounds by Helen At Rhes-y-Cae Village Hall Helen Morris Mobile Dog Groomer Wednesdays between 7-9pm - £4.00 Covering Flintshire and surrounding areas Beginner’s steps Followed by Professional Dog Grooming on your Doorstep at start Improvers moves Tel 01352 711627 or 07979 605467 Enjoy fun and Partner not relaxed sessions required www.themobiledoggroomroom.co.uk Make your dog look Enquiries: Trevor - 01824 703034 / 07980 060388 and feel its best

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NR Windows Limited The Home and Glass Conservatory Academy of Design Company [email protected] 01352 715291 Your local Kitchen & Bedroom Specialist since 1998

28 High Street, Boot End, Bagillt, Showroom: 36 Wrexham Street, Mold. Holywell Flintshire CH6 6HE (opposite Hulson’s) Tel: 01352 751 567 www.nrwindows.co.uk Email: [email protected] www.academyof design.co.uk

WILDAY Construction Would you like to work from home No experience necessary Local Professional Roofing S pecialists Full training provided Guaranteed Work, Experienced Reliable Tradesman, Lead Work, Slating, Tiling, Fascias & Soffits, Must be a happy, smiley Guttering, High Performance Felt Flat Roofs. person

For the best possible property maintenance service call For full details Jon: Mob 07935 990 495, Tel 01352 780 344 Or email : [email protected] Contact Paul on www.wildayconstruction.co.uk 07709 310343

Page 29 M A Barker Builders Ltd Extensions - New Builds Alterations - And Listed Building Work Catering for all occasions - Hot or Cold Locally sourced home cooking Contact: Mark

For further details or menu please contact: 8 Pen-Y-Parc Bungalows,

Sandra: 01352 780733 or Phillipa 01244 315206 Berth Ddu, Rhosesmor

[email protected] or [email protected] (01352) 780905

Tattum CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE T.P.M. Property Maintenance IN THIS AREA... NEED YOUR HELP Painting & Decorating “If you think you could Garden Services & Fencing Foster Care, please contact NEWFOCAS Household Repairs & Home Improvements for a short chat on: All Aspects of Building Work Undertaken 01244 550 300” Call Peter Tattum : Brynford Tel: 01352 713469 - Mob: 07734 111070 www.newfocas.co.uk

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A W Plumbing JR’S MINI SKIP HIRE Household Plumbing Services COMPETITIVE PRICES Bathroom Installation

HOUSEHOLD & GARDEN WASTE No job too small, other work considered DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Contact Alyn Wright, Pentre Halkyn

AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK on Mobile 07971 943929 Email: [email protected] MOBILE: 07774 885 475 TEL: 01352 713366

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Page 30 CAERWYS COMPUTER CLINIC Broadband (incl Wireless), Virus/Spyware Removal, Tuition, Websites, Domain Names & Hosting Microsoft Registered® Partner Jonathan Duggan-Keen Tel: 01352 720477 Email: [email protected]

ESD Electrical - Scott Davies HALKYN MOUNTAIN JEWELLERY For all your electrical requirements Fully qualified Part P registered electrician GOLDSMITH & FAMILY JEWELLER

● Domestic installations from minor w orks to complete rew ire ESTABLISHED 1864 ● Specialising in external wiring to outbuildings, farm sheds etc EVERY ASPECT OF JEWELLERY, ● Inspection, testing and certification HANDMADE, RESTORED OR SUPPLIED ● All work guaranteed and insured and local authority notified FOR YOU ON YOUR MOUNTAIN ● Free quotes, no job too small For complete peace of mind call Scott on: Tel: 01352 780035 Mobile 07850 955001 - Home 01352 781663 [email protected] www.esdelectrical.co.uk www.halkynmountainjewellery.com

CHIROPODIST W Carroll Plumbing & Tiling Full bathroom and kitchen A local professional service supply and installation. offering complete foot care in the Specialising in: slate, ceramic, comfort of your own home. marble, stone, porcelain. General home maintenance. CHRISTINE CLARE For a free quote call: MSSCh MBChA HPC Reg Wesley: 01244 814869 or 07951 663788 Tel : 01352 780115 Email: [email protected]

Denman & Wilkinson Heating & Plumbing Engineers Anti aging exercises anyone can do! Worcester Boilers Accredited Installers 35 minutes of exercise

At Halkyn Village Hall - Every Friday at 9.30 am. GAS LPG OIL NEW - AGELESS GRACE FOR KIDZ Gas Safe and Oftec Registered Call Julia on 01352 781941 Tel: 01352 781733 Mob: 07955 130924 or visit www.organicbodymoves.org

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Page 31 Blocked drain? Who you gonna call? CHORES GALORE (NW) LTD Cleaning Services, Drain Busters Domestic & Office Cleans ● No call out charges ● High pressure water jetting New Builds & Landlord Cleans ● 24 hour emergency service ● CCTV drain surveys All cleaning materials supplied ● On-site reports ● Drains repaired and replaced ● Patio & yard cleaning ● Septic tank emptying Fully Insured Tel/Fax: 01352 731333 For a fast professional service call: Email: [email protected] Tel: 01352 781528 Mobile: 07709 318516 www.chores-galore.co.uk

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on 01352 734266 Tues 9.30 – 12.30 £13.50 Incl. Refreshments Wed 10 – 3 £26.00 Incl. Lunch & Refreshments Save Time and Money.... Warm, light, fully fitted studio. let YOUR Insurance Broker take the load.. Demonstrations & lots of individual attention. All abilities. See Website for full details. If you want it Insured.... we've got it covered. Enquiries & Bookings: 01352 715626 www.jennyholland.artweb.com

McDermott Building Contractors Graham Harrison EXTENSIONS, CONSERVATORIES, GARAGE CONVERSIONS, Painter & decorator WALLS, PATIOS, PAVIERS GENERAL MAINTENANCE Interior & Exterior Please call our Mobile: 07990 573537 Free Quotes email: [email protected] VISIT OUR WEBSITE - Tel: 01352 780102 www.mcdermottconstruction.info Mobile: 07875 195281

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Lash & Brow Shaping, Spray Tanning

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GARDEN MAINTENANCE Reasonable rates with flexible appointments GARDEN FENCING We provide a full range of accountancy services, by Qualified Chartered Certified Accountants - We offer a professional and All Types of General Garden Work, proactive approach with a friendly manner Statutory Accounts, Management Accounts, Bookkeeping, VAT, Lawns Mowed, Hedges Trimmed, etc. Tax Returns, Payroll, Business Planning, Business Advice Fences Erected or Repaired. Tel: 01352 720081 Fences & Sheds Treated or Painted www.thearchetype.co.uk Oak Cottage, Pentre Halky n,Holywell CH8 8HP Call Bryn on 01352 780355 or 07535 315260

Page 32 Bed and Breakfast LPL ROOFING & BUILDING The Hall, Lygan-Y-Wern, The Nant Pentre Halkyn. Tel: 01352 780215 & Fax: 01352 780187 SERVICES Email [email protected] NO JOB TOO SMALL Attractive converted 18th Century Grade II listed QUALITY RELIABLE SERVICE cottage, adjoining a Georgian mansion in large REASONABLE PRICES grounds with a lovely garden. The cottage is solely for guests use and offers 1 twin room with en suite PHONE 01352 781803 shower room, 1 double room with private bathroom, MOBILE 0779 321 2096 guests sitting room, dining room, kitchen Email: [email protected] Visit our website: www.thehall-lygan-y-wern.co.uk

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HEARTFELT ART AND CRAFT Pentre Halkyn Post Office & Store MONTHLY CRAFT FAIRS AT Norman & Marylyn Shuell - Tel: 780226 HALKYN PARISH HALL & HALKYN LIBRARY Newsagents groceries th Event launch, Saturday 5 April, 2014 Off licence Dry cleaning Between 10am - 3pm SPEC FROZEN FOODS bread&cakes Refreshments provided by local Flintshire charities national lottery plants FREE PUBLIC ADMISSION! After event in April, the craft fairs will be held between YOU CAN ALSO TAX YOUR CAR HERE

10am - 3pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month POST OFFICE NOW OPEN AS SHOP HOURS The next being held on 10th May 2014. For more details please contact Susan Thomas on 01352 781088 Mon-Fri 6:30am thru’ until 7:30pm Or email [email protected] Sat 7:30am thru’ until 7:30pm Sun 9:00am - 3:30pm

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Find us in Mold. Fitness. (on the Bromfield Ind Est.) Classes at Halkyn Village Hall Monday: Adapted Nia - 10.15 am. Friendly Gym - Classes include Non impact Suitable for all abilities Spin, Kettlecise, Yoga & Kung Fu Free refreshments and time to chat. Visit www.ptfitness.co.uk Super-friendly classes, no experience necessary Or call 01352 753553 FREE FIRST CLASS! Call Julia on 01352 781 941 No Joining Fee on Production of this Ad (Save £30!) Or visit www.organicbodymoves.org

Book-Keeping Service Want to Learn French? From a full book-keeping Tuition given up to service to some helpful advice G.C.S.E./ A/S & A Level and organising your paperwork. Nothing is too much trouble! BY EXPERIENCED TEACHER Contact me for an informal chat. Professional, friendly, local service. Or just improve your conversation Tel: 01352 781264. Mob: 07871 586942. Tel: 01352 716828 Email: [email protected]

Page 33 Hughes Parry Solicitors Physi-Ball 35 High Street, Holywell Tel:01352 712422 New Activities E-mail: [email protected] for Toddlers DIVORCE – FIXED FEE AVAILABLE From 18 months to 3 years. FAMILY & CONTACT MATTERS 40 min session packed full of FUN CONVEYANCING music, swiss balls, ball skills, rhythm. POWERS OF ATTORNEY Lessons in Nannerch, Holywell and Ysceifiog WILLS & PROBATE Contact Dawn on 01352 781995 or 07910 780677 CALL IN TO SEE US OR GIVE US A CALL

Reliable Local Acupuncturist Plumbing and Heating Andrew Thacker BSc. (Hons.) Acupuncture, Engineer MFHT Gas Safe Registration No 530677 Tel: 01352 780993 Mob: 07973 757967 For a free estimate call Ian on [email protected] 01352 771376 The Fitcell Company, A mbrose Lloyd Centre, Mold Mobile 07775 618953

Home visits can be arranged Ian Sandbach Plumbing Services, 10 Maxwell Drive, Leeswood, Nr Mold CH7 4AR

plumbing & heating

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Hog Roast & BBQs a Speciality bathrooms & tiling Also now available Bed & Breakfast Carl Paulus 07768473687 John, Hayden or Wendy Sigsworth, 01745 855695  01352 781695 Midlist Farm, Halkyn [email protected] [email protected] 24Hr Emergency Call Out

Septic Tank Consultant Septic tanks supplied & installed Pipe Work, Soakaways Footings & MODERN ROCK CHOIR Drainage Work undertaken Every Wednesday @ 7-9pm Rhosesmor Village

Phone Ian Price Hall - Must be 16+ - You don't have to be the best singer, as long a s you enjoy singing come and 01352 780641 07866 520060 have some fun JCB & Driver for Hire & Site Clearance For more info call Philippa on 07766 833981 or see our website www.philsharmonics.co.uk

Health and Safety Services

Registered H&S Consultant Chartered H&S Practitioner ROSS GREENSLADE

Advice on:- Legal Compliance, Policies, Procedures, Risk Assessments, Method Plastering contractor Statements, CDM, Training, Accident Investigations, Site Monitoring. Telephone 01352 751134

Call Paul Affleck Mobile: 07976 294 362 01352 780098 or 07968 381445 Email: [email protected] Web: www.affersafety.co.uk

Page 34 JANET’S OIL BOILER HOME PET BOARDING SERVICE SERVICE & REPAIR Dog boarding in family home, whilst you are away, your pet is on holiday. Beautiful Oftec Registered country walks in open countryside. Member National Association of Registered Pet Sitters Engineer NARP SPECIAL MERIT AWARD Contact: Mark Williams Licensed with Flintshire County Council Mob: 07977 591805 Tel 01352 741658 Mobile 07821 063341

WALLIS LANDSCAPES ‘Cut the Mustard Catering for all Stuart N Wallis NDH Horticulturalist occasions

All garden work undertaken from Catering’ garden designs, Patios & Drives, Specialist maintenance, hedge cutting, etc. All enquiries, whatever the in cold finger buffets size,Welcomed Phone: 01352 781765 Mobile: 07889 801221 Free estimates tel 01352 712369 Email: [email protected]

HARDY P LANT S OCIETY CLWYD GROUP Meetings are held at 7.30pm in the Holywell Community Centre (by the Leisure Centre). The s pring programme is: Tuesday 18 March AGM & ‘Snowdrops’ Pam Harris; Tuesday15 April ‘Carnivorous’ Household Repairs/Home Improvements by Alan Leyland. Sun 11May PLANT SALE 11am-2pm, Extensions, Bathrooms, Kitchens FREE admission and FREE parking, public welcome. Visitors £2 a meeting, members free admission. For a FREE quotation call Evan on Further information Sue Morris 01352 780697, Tel: 01352 781632 or 07944 125223 [email protected] or www.hardy-plant.org.uk

HALKYN CAR SALES - HAVEN GARAGE LINDEN FARM Quality cars bought and sold at reasonable prices MOT’s servicing, repairs of all kinds RIDING & TREKKING Tyre s at discount prices CENTRE Rhe s-y-cae, Holywell Open Monday to Friday 8.30 am - 6 p.m. Tel 01352 780539 Saturday 8.30 am - 2 pm

Car Sales - Tel 01352 780571 Mountain Rides For All Ages Through Magnificent Servicing and MOT’s etc - Tel 01352 780291 Countryside, Ideal for Novice or Experienced Riders Private/Group Lessons with qualified BHS instructor Haven Garage Old A55 at Pentre Halkyn Fun Pony Days for Children

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Page 35 JOHN GRIFFITHS J.E. DAVIES & SON WEDDING LIMOUSINES TIME SERVED CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN Painter & decorator ROLLS ROYCE, DAIMLER LIMOUSINES ETC CLASSIC AND MODERN 01352 712203 - 2 Halkyn Street, Holywell FREE ESTIMATES 01352 741265 - Ffynnon-y-Cyff, Lixwm Tel: 01352 756796 01352 700155 - 90 Wrexham Street, Mold 01352 733833 - 1-3 Halkyn Street, Flint Email [email protected] www.lixwm.com

E. BLACKWELL J.E. DAVIES & SONS Building/Roofing Contractor Privately Owned - FUNERAL DIRECTORS Joinery - Plastering - Brickwork Edward Davies, Dip F.D. UPVC Windows and Doors - 24 hour service - Private Chapels of Rest in English and Welsh FasciaBoards - Gutters 01352 712203 - 2 Halkyn Street Holywell 01352 741265 - Ffynnon y Cyff, Lixwm Tel 01352 780631 01352 700155 - 90 Wrexham Street, Mold Mobile 07977 011302 01352 733833 - 1-3 Halkyn Street, Flint Full Monumental Service - DELYN MEMORIALS

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Page 36 AGGREGATES & READY BILLY JEAN’S CAFE MIXED CONCRETE For your building jobs from drainage, Home cooked Meals foundations, drives to stone walling Hot Meals Daily For a quote and a professional service call: DP Williams Holdings Ltd Telephone 01352 781118 Aberdo Quarry, Babell Rd, Pentre Halkyn On the old A55 by Haven Garage Tel: 01352 741361

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