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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.