NEWYDDION TREUDDYN NEWS
Tachwedd – Nov 2012 ISSUE 260 Please po st any adverts or articles to the editor : Carolyn A Thomas, Cartrefle, Corwen Road, Pontybodkin, Mold CH7 4TG or email: [email protected] tel: 01352 770946. Any adverts should be sent with payment of £5 per half page , £10 per full page . Cheques should be made payable to Treuddyn Community Council. The Treuddyn news is funded by advertisements, donations and the Community Council.
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Message from the editor … Unless a name follows the article, they have been written by me, Carolyn A Thomas (Cllr) and are expressed as my news and views to keep you informed , I’ve also tried to include any information residents have requested . Don’t forget to check out the website www.treuddyn.org.uk which is kindly managed and updated by Communit y Council Chair Gill Short and also Community Cllr Jenny Smith , any new information is posted there.
1 Diary of Events November and December
Mondays Yoga Village Hall 6.30 pm TCA Mondays gentle exercise Hafan Deg 7.30 pm £2.50 Tuesdays Circuit training Village Hall 6.30 pm £3.50 From 30/10 *new* Wed nesday Slimming World Village Hall 7.00 pm Thursdays Terrig Art Club Village Hall 1.00 pm Thursdays Street dance Village Hall 6.00 pm TCA £3.00 Thursdays Zumba Village Hall 7.00 pm TCA £3.00 27.10.12 Fam ily Halloween Village Hall 7.30 pm to TCA £2 adults & £1 party midnight children 1 to 3.11.12 Community Art Village Hall 10.00 am Menter iaith Sir y Mural workshop to 4.00 pm Fflint - free 04.11.12 Bi -lingual Service Capel Ebeneser 6.00 pm Ms Wendy Swan 07.11.12 Bingo Leeswood 7.00 pm Cancer Research Community for 7.30 UK Coach leaving Centre pm Top y Rhos, Treuddyn at 6.45 pm. 11.11.12 Remembrance St Mary ’s Church 10.00 am Service & Cenotaph 14.11.12 Knit and Natter Hafan Deg 7.00 pm Treuddyn WI 17.11.12 Eisteddfod Schools Hall 11 am -6 Eisteddfod pm Gadeiriol Commi ttee 21 .11.12 Christmas Bingo Hafan Deg 7.00 pm Hafan Deg eyes down Association 7.30 pm 22.11.12 Gwinology Schools Hall 7.00 pm Wine tasting event £5 – Treuddyn Under 5.s 28.11.12 Knit and Natter Hafan Deg 7.00 pm Treuddyn WI 01.12.12 Christmas Fayre Clwyd Riding For 10.00 am 50 pence for Disabled Centre, to adults, children free Llanfyndd 2.00 pm 02.03.13 Afternoon tea Hafan Deg 2.00 pm to Capel Ebeneser 4.00 pm
2 CYNGOR CYMUNED TREUDDYN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Abstract of the Minutes – Meeting held Wed nesday 12 th September, 2012 at The Meeting Room, Village Hall, Treuddyn.
1. CBM & PCSO North Wales Police – New PCSO Deployment South – Due to a 64% increase in the number of PCSOs deployed to Flintshire South, the number of wards covered by our existing PCSO Andrea Ellis will now be reduced. Her area in future will be LLanfynydd, Hope and Caergwrle Wards. TCC would like to thank PCSO Andrea Ellis who has been the PCSO in Treuddyn for a number of years and has worked tirelessly to counter ASB in the area. As a result of the redeployment Andrea will be responsible for the aforementioned Wards only. Treuddyn’s new PCSO will be PCSO Lisa Hughes PC 1700 Gary Aldous continues to oversee Neighbouring Policing in these wards.
2. CORREPONDENCE 1. Vacancy for a Cou ncillor – A reply from the returning Officer FCC confirming no request for an election was received within fourteen days of the date of notice and as a result it is in order for the Community Council to fill the vacancy by co -option. 2. A letter received f rom Cllr. Mr S. Searle. Due to work shift patterns and other commitments it is with regret that Cllr. Mr Searle feels he must resign from TCC. The Clerk will forward a letter of thanks on behalf of the Chair and members, for the time Mr Searle has given to TCC. The vacant position will be advertised in the normal manor. 3. Best Kept Communities Competition 2012. Best kept Senior Citizen Estate (Section D) Hafan Deg has been awarded Third Prize. 4. Remembrance Sunday, 11 th November, 2012. St. Mary’s Church, Treuddyn. County Cllr. Mrs C. Thomas as Vice Chair of Flintshire County Council is delighted to accept the invitation. The pro forma will be completed by the clerk and forwarded on to FCC.
3. EXTERNAL AUDIT 2011/12 Draft Annual Return for the year to 31 st March 2012 The clerk read to members the Audit report from UHY Hacker Young. TCC approved the Annual Return in accordance with the Accounts and Audit (Wales) (Amendment) regulations 2010.
4. CO -OPTION OF COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR It was proposed by Cllr. Mrs J. Smith and seconded by Cllr. Mr B. Jones to co -opt Mr Steve Ransley onto Treuddyn C.C. The Chair asked for a vote by show of hands in which the proposal was carried unanimously. Mr Ransley was welcomed by the Chair and members. Mr Ransley will be invited to sign the ‘Declaration of Acceptance of Office’ in the October meeting. 3 5. TREUDDYN CEMETERY Over the past few months Mr Richard Blake, Head of Cemeteries has been pressure testing headstones in the cemetery and many have been found to be unsafe. Each of these gravestones will be temporarily staked with signs stating the stone needs stabilizing are put by each grave, and contact details of who you need to talk to for advice. A twelve month window is given for repair work to be carried out, which must be done by an approved stone mason, work to secure the stone costs approximately £150.00. If the stone has not been secured within the twelve month window it will be laid flat. The department has a duty of care, and a health & safety policy for members of th e public visiting cemeteries. Cllr. Mrs Short will put details onto the webpage.
6. TREUDDYN COMMUNITY COUNCIL GARDENING COMPETITION 2012 – RESULTS Councillor’s Mrs G. Short and Mrs P. Bidwell kindly volunteered to judge the competition. Resutls of the ca tegories: - 1. Best overall garden – A & C Marshall – Prize £30 2. Best Hanging Basket – T & J Harding – Prize £10 3. Best kept Lawn – E. Jones – Prize £10 7. DAFFODIL BULBS Eight bags of daffodils at £20 per bag have been ordered. Mr B. Richards will be pl anting the bulbs at various locations in the community.
8. PLANNING KYT/049924 Proposal: Erection of a ménage for private use Location : Twmpath, Ffordd Top y Rhos, Treuddyn For : Mr Michael Mulls
KYT/049862 Proposal : Erection of a rear extension a nd internal remodelling of existing dwelling to form an Annex. Location: The Black, 9 Ffordd y Bont, Pontybodkin For: Mr J. M Harding
9. WEBSITE Mr John Hanohoe, the Ramblers Association Representative has provided details of three new wal ks. Cllr. G. Short is following up with Sarah Jones from Cadwyn Clwyd to see if the two remaining circular walks have now been confirmed as clear by FCC pathways staff. (There are currently 10 circular walks in the community of Treuddyn, with two pending confirmation) TCC would like to thank Mr Huw Roberts and Mr Ralph Williams for providing the welsh translations.
4 10. COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS 1. To report a fallen gate on a public footpath left side of the property ‘Preswylfa’, Ffordd y Rhos. 2. To request the branches are cleared from around the highway signs on the A5104. 3. Due to a couple of incidents in the locality involving the Fire Service it has been reported that there are some fire hydrants that have been covered by tar -mac. To request al l local hydrants are accessible and to inspect the lane from Tyn -y-Groesfa towards Glan Terrig. TCC have also requested a full report stating the inspection has been carried out and all hydrants are visible. 4. Housing Department Flint – To inform Claire B udden if extra care could be taken when contractors are cutting grass in front of the sheltered housing properties, as grass seems to be going onto windows and into porch ways.
Abstract of the Minutes held 10 October, 2012 at the Meeting Room, Village Hal l, Queen St., Treuddyn
1. CBM & PCSO The Chair welcomed PC Gary Aldous and PCSO Lisa Hughes to the meeting. PC Aldous gave a brief introduction, stating there have been huge changes in North Wales Police. PC Aldous covers 22 villages and looks after three PCSO’s. The Chair had reported an incident by dialing 101 and it worked very quickly, PCSO Lisa Hughes picked up the incident report and was able to deal with the matter. A motorbike had been stolen from the village last month.
2. CORRESPONENCE 1. FCC – Preparations for the Coming Winter. The Council will continue to offer the following services to the Town & Community Councils. a) Information on local weather forecast and gritting actions. b) Salt Bins – As in previous winters, the Council owned bins ar e soon to be filled and the operation will be repeated (if required) during January 2013. 3. Treuddyn Post Office – Due to work not being completed on the premises, the new service will now open on 23 October, 2012.
3. REMEMBRANCE SERVICE Ysgol Terrig and Ysgol Parc y Llan will be taking part in the service. Cllr. Mr Barry Jones has confirmed a Bugle Player will be in attendance, the clerk will contact another player if they are available for the service. Cllr. Mrs P. Bidwell informed members poppy’s will be sold from the 27 th October, anyone wishing to help sell the poppy’s to meet at the village hall on Saturday morning 27 October, 2012. Remembrance wreaths will also be ordered.
5 4. PLANNING KYT/049924 Proposal: Construction of 60 x 20m outdoor ménage, a ccess driveway to existing stable block with alterations to existing access for private use (Part Retrospective) Location: Twmpath, Ffordd Top y Rhos, Treuddyn For: Mr Michael Mullis NO OBJECTION
KCS/050131 Proposal: Extension to living accommodation Location: 26 Well Street, Treuddyn For: Mr David Elsan NO OBJECTION
5. STREET LIGHTING No faults reported.
6. QUEEN STREET PLAY AREA & BIKE TRACK 1. Due to very wet weather conditions, installation of the drinking fountain has been delayed, deep di gging has now been completed ready fro installation and work should be completed in the next few weeks. 2. Titan Swing – Two seats have been removed by FCC for repair.
7. COMMUNITY COUNCILLOR’S REPORTS Cllr. Mr Swan reported the bus shelter on Ffordd y Ll an is well used. Rhydtalog Sign – It was agreed to order a new sign Mr Graham Hall will be requested to carry out overall maintenance on the village notice boards. To inform Mr Dave Bell, ditches along Ffordd y Odyn need to be urgently cleaned out. Terrig Bridge – In need of repointing. The disabled parking bays in the car park, Queen St. have not been re -located to the top. FCC will be informed the work has not been done as promised.
8. CHRISTMAS TREE Cllr. Mr Swan has kindly agreed to erect the tree o utside the School Campus.
The next meetings of Treuddyn Community Council will be held on : - Wednesday 14 th November 2012 Wednesday 12 th December 2012 at the Meeting Room, Village Hall, Queen St., Treuddyn. Public Session 6.50pm / Council Business 7.00 pm
6 Best Kept Garden Competition 2012
Treuddyn Community Council held it’s annual garden competition again this summer. Cllrs Mrs Paula Bidwell and Mrs Gill Short were the judges.
The judging took place at the end of August and despite the terrible wea ther over the ‘summer’ there were some beautiful gardens, baskets and tubs around the village. Amongst other more traditional gardens there were some very creative uses of space to form vegetable patches and also a very entertaining garden incorporating scarecrows and ornaments.
Many thanks to the residents who invited us to see their whole gardens, other gardens were just judged on what was visible from the public rights of way.
Best Garden – Winner of £30 - A & C Marshall, 20 Ffordd Y GilrhosBest Garden Highly Commended – J & N Edwards, Arwel, Rhos Helyg, E & G Mercer, 1 Rhyd Osber, Coed Talon
Best Hanging Baskets – Winner of £10 – J & T Harding, Erw Goch, Ffordd Y Llan
Best Hanging Basket Highly Commended – G & J Harris, Rookshill, Ffordd Y Llan R & B Ll oyd, 28 Maes Glas
Best Lawn – Winner of £10 – B Jones, 5 Ffordd Carreg -y-Llech
(by Cllr Gill Short, information from Treuddyn Website www.treuddyn.org.uk
7 Family Notices – A New section added to website www.treuddyn.org.uk , email: [email protected]
A local resident suggested that we include a section on the website for Family Notices – similar to those published in local press.
We have now set up these pages and all entries will be a permanent record of local news/events.
If you have any entries you w ant to add from past events please feel free to send them through and they will be added to the appropriate section.
If you don’t have access to a computer, please drop off a paper copy and a photo (we can scan it in and return it to you). Post to:
Treudd yn Community Website, Ty Celyn, Ffordd y Gilrhos, Treuddyn.
** Births, ** Birthdays, ** Exam Congratulations, ** Wedding ** Anniversaries, ** Thank you, ** Weddings, ** Obituaries, **In Rememberance.
(by Cllr Gill Short, information from Treuddyn Website www.treuddyn.org.uk
8 Broadband
As most of you may be aware, we have been looking to increase coverage in the Treuddyn area and I am pleased to inform you that we have surveyed the site at Hanson Cement Works, who have been very supportive of us installi ng an extra infrastructure site there. This will increase coverage to your property, as our engineers may have advised at your survey.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your patience and also to thank the community group who have bee n in discussions with the Cement Works about this.
We will update you as soon as this has been installed to reschedule a survey / installation, so if you are still interested in our high -speed broadband service please advise and we will add you to the in stall schedule.
Best wishes,
Rachel Faulkner Administrator AB Internet Ltd.
The Upper Lodge 62 Sewell Road Lincoln LN2 5QX
Tel: 0800 952 0080 Int'l: +44 (0)1522 821111 Fax: +44 (0)1522 544596 www.abinternet.co.uk
9 Treuddyn Computer Club has launched!
Do you know someone who is new to computing?
Someone who might not know their mouse from their hard drive?
Who wants to surf the web but is not sure how?
Wants to brush up their s kills?
Wants to learn IT job skills?
Invite them to join the New Treuddyn Computer Club Courses are run by Ian Elrick tutor with WEA. Sessions run on a Monday from 10.00 until 12.00 or 1.00 to 3.00. The club will meet every week and the total cost of the c ourse running from now until Christmas will be £25. All equipment is provided.
Call Jenny Smith 01352 770765 for details.
Everyone very welcome! ….. but call soon only 4 places now left on these courses!
10 Graveyard Inspection - What is happening?
Flintshire County Council has recently started conducting surveys of some council owned graveyards to ensure that all gravestones are firmly secured to their bases. Treuddyn’s cemetery on Ffordd Y Rhos was one of the first graveyards i nspected under this current programme and gravestones requiring attention have been marked.
What needs to be done?
Gravestones which were tested and shown to be failing have been staked with wooden posts and strapped to make them temporarily secure. The policy is that stones will be left in this state for 1 year to allow time for families to make arrangements for stonemasons to refix the gravestone, after this time if the stones have not been rect ified FCC will remove the stakes and lay the stones on the grave’s surface. The stones need to be fixed by a recognised stonemason and this will cost approximately £150. Once this is done your stonemason will issue a Certificate of Compliance which is effective for 30 years.
11 Who needs to do something?
If you kn ow you have a family member interred in the graveyard please take a moment to visit the grave and see if the gravestone has been marked as unsafe. If you know of people who have moved out of the area but have family buried in Treuddyn you might want to let them know if work is required. Anyone who has a family member with a staked gravestone will need to contact the Flintshire County Council Bereavement Services team on 01352 703360, 703361 or 7033362 to get a form to pass on to a stonemason. Details can b e found on the FCC website where the form can be downloaded.
What if I don’t do anything?
You won’t be forced to pay for the changes, instructing a stonemason is at the discretion of the family. If you choose not to have the stone refixed, in approximat el y September 2013 the stake may be removed and the stone laid on the grave – but not necessarily laid flat or straight and with it’s original fixing points left exposed.
If some stones are so loose they cannot be staked, they may be laid flat straight a way.
(by Cllr Gill Short, information from Treuddyn Website www.treuddyn.org.uk
Following concerns from residents, the Chair of the Community Council, the Clerk and I met with the Head of Bereavement services so he could explain the above. We had thoug ht that many of the marked head stones were secure but we were shown that if they were pushed backwards , from in front , it was clear that they were not securely fastened down, they were sitting on the surface and the mortar had worn away. Th is mostly affe cted the headstones that had been put in place in the 1990s. Before then they were more secure and now all headstones have to have ground anchors. (Cllr Carolyn Thomas)
12 A separate counter with facilities has been built at the side of the main retai l counter (see photo.
The post office is due to re -open on Tuesday 23 rd October in the Treuddyn `Lifestyle Express’ shop. The `Post Office Local’ model will see Post Office services offered on the retail counter rather than from a dedicated Post Office. This means that the Post Office services will be available for longer, for the same hours that the retail business is open, - currently 8.00 am to 8.00 pm .
It will provide most services offered at the old type of post office including pensions and you will also be able to do banking transactions if you use a post office partner bank such as the NatWest and TSB. Services offered:
First and Second Class mail Di lip has been on stamps and postage labels training with the post Recorded Signed For and Special Delivery post office and the owners home shopping returns will also have training Inland Parcel Services up to a 6kg weight limit within the shop from Royal Mail International Standard and Priority mail the post office for the Printed Paper and Small Packet up to 5kg weight limit first week , please give International Signed For and Airsure them your support pension and benefit payments, including Post Office Card account w ithdrawals and green giro cheques rod fishing licences personal and business banking withdrawals and deposits via chip and pin postal orders key recharging electronic bill payments swipecard bill payments e top -ups e-vouchers pre -order travel money
13 This year’s Chistmas stamps, designed by Axel Sceffler who’s best known as the illustrator of The Gruffalo, will be ava ilable to buy in branch & online from 6 th November.
LAST CHRISTMAS POSTING DATES FOR 2012
UK MAIL Last recommended posting date Service Tuesday 18 th December Second Class Thursday 20 th December First Class Saturday 22 nd December Special Delivery INTERNATIONAL EMAIL Last recommended posting da te Service Wednesday 5 th December Asia, Far East (including Japan), Australia, New Zealand Friday 7 th December South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa and Middle East Monday 10 th December Eastern Europe, USA and Canada Wednesday 12 th December Wester n Euronpe INTERNATIONAL SERVICE MAIL Last recommended posting date Service Friday 28 th September Non -European destinations except Middle East, South Africa, Far East, USA and Canada Tuesday 2 nd October Middle and Far East (except Hong Kong and Singapor e) Tuesday 16 th October South Africa, Hong Dong, Singapore, USA and Canada Tuesday 6 th November Eastern Europe, Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Malta and Iceland Tuesday 20 th November Western Europe BRITISH FORCES POST OFFICE (BFPO) Last recommended posting d ate Destination Friday 30 th November Airmail to Operational BFPOs Friday 14 th December Airmail to Static BFPOs
14 The saga of the missing post box by the Marie houses (Lodge Villas), Corwen Road continues ……..
I can’t remember what stage we were last at with the reports; there have been so many site visits, negotiations, emails and phone calls over the last three years.
The residents and I had another meeting with the representative of Royal Mail. New legislation is making the installation of a replace ment post box difficult. They were unable to site the post box in the original place because of underground utilities. There was also concern that it was an unsafe place to pull in and empty the post box. At the site visit, George Enston kindly agreed t hat it could now be sited on his grass verge, close to the driveway and the post collectors could safely pull into the entrance off the road.
We thought all was settled but it still did not get put in place. Following further phone calls I was then to ld that when the engineer went to install it he decided it was too close to the bend, on a very dangerous, fast road of speeding traffic. I pointed out that a speed restriction had recently been introduced of 40 mph since the post box had gone missing; w hen it was first installed it was 60 mph. There was no convincing them so another site meeting was arranged.
This time, joining residents, the royal mail officer and I was the siting engineer who had refused to install it on health and safety grounds and he suggested a place across the road. It does not logically appear as good a place but if it complies with the royal mail and we get one back in place, we weren’t going to argue.
Months have passed again and I’ve just had a phone call to say that the ut ilities scans have come back fine, they are just waiting for written confirmation from the utilities companies and then it can be sited. This could take between two and four weeks. I’ve asked if it can be in time for the posting of Christmas cards, this year’s that is. I did say we won’t give up ……
15 Flintshire County Council bungalows
Currently, there is not a long waiting list for the bungalows, if you are know of anyone who is interested in putting their name down for one, please contact the area hous ing officer Emma Roberts on: 01352 701502.
Also, if a resident would like to downsize from a larger, council owned property to a bungalow they would be able to get a grant for £1,000 to help with the moving costs.
Welfare Reform Changes
There are to be significant changes to the social security welfare system. Changes include the introduction of a new Council Tax Support scheme to replace Council Tax Benefit ; there will be a reduction in housing benefit for working age Council tenants or tenants of Housing Associations where they are considered to be under occupying their properties .
There will also be a new benefit called the Personal Independence Payment which will replace Disabil ity Living Allowance for people aged 16 -64, a benefit cap on households and major changes to the Social Fund.
I am attending a workshop later this month so will learn more and report in the next newsletter
(Carolyn Thomas )
16 Proposed Changes to the Health Service including Mold Community Hospital
I attended several meetings at Mold Town Hall and joined the actio n group to represent views of residents in Treuddyn community who use Mold hospital. I also attended the consultation events in Flint and Theatre Clwyd (marching in the evening) and a presentation in Wrexham Guildhall and a scrutiny committee at County Ha ll.
The Health Authority, Betsi Cadwaladwr University Health Board (BCUHB) is proposing closing the minor injuries unit and x -ray department at Mold Community Hospital. They are proposing instead of making Deeside a hub hospital and investing in a mino r injuries unit there and residents from Treuddyn would be expected to go there or Wrexham.
I have now been told in response to my questioning at these events that the phlebotomy (blood sample) service will remain, although it’s doubtful whether dressing changes will still be provided because that is usually done by the minor injuries unit which is faced with closure.
Originally, it was proposed to have three hubs, Holywell, Deeside and Mold but when public consultation began, it became clear they were dr opping Mold as a hub. Representations have been made to keep the services in Mold as the need is there. I have given anecdotal evidence on behalf of residents about long waiting times at Wrexham A & E and problems with the service. I have also forwarde d a suggestion on behalf of a resident that a screen is provided at Wrexham informing patients of how much longer they may have to wait. I was told there is one but it needs repairing so they will look into it. Other points I raised was about transport . Mold is a transport hub. From Treuddyn there are regular buses to Mold and Wrexham. It is possible to get lifts to Mold, or combine a visit with a shopping trip; also parking is free and quite easy in Mold . To get to Deeside would mean taking two buses and possibly walking some distance. I was told car parking would need to be extended at Deeside. Parking in Wrexham is also difficult.
Following is a letter sent by Geoff Collett, Mayor of Mold on behalf of the Town Council and the Action Group which ca ptures most of the points raised:
17 5 October 2012
Mrs M Burrows Chief Executive BCUHB Executives Office Ysbyty Gwynedd Bangor Gwynedd LL57 2PW
Dear Sir
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Consultation
This letter is written on behalf of Mold Town Council and has the support of every member of the Town Council.
We have carefully studied your proposals for the Mold Community Hospital and have discussed the affects of your proposals on the community of Mold and surrounding areas. We believe tha t you should make three modifications to your proposals relating to Mold Community Hospital.
The X -Ray facilities in Mold should be kept open and updated to provide better facilities for the 60,000 people in the existing catchment area of Mold Hospital. The minor injuries department should be kept at Mold hospital. Mold should be one if the Hub Hospitals in Flintshire.
We give our reasons for the above changes to your proposals below: -
1. The X -Ray Facilities
The X -Ray facilities form part of an inte grated and local service that is essential for Mold Community Hospital.
This service allows in -patients in the wards to be x -rayed, if necessary, within the confines of the hospital. Otherwise, expensive transport will be required to take patients from the hospital to Deeside or Wrexham. Patients visiting the Minor emergencies department can be x -rayed immediately if this is required.
Consultants currently hold clinics at the hospital for their specialist expertise. For many of these consultants it is e ssential that X -Rays are taken to allow them to make an accurate diagnosis of the patient’s problem. This is currently done on site where quick and effective results can be achieved without the patients having to
18 travel to other hospitals. The specialists concerned have expressed an opinion that they will stop coming to Mold Hospital if the x -ray facilities are removed.
The alternative hospitals recommended by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) are difficult to get to using public transport. T he Deeside Hospital requires two buses from Mold and will take up to two hours to get there. Wrexham Maelor hospital is just as difficult to get to but can be reached on one bus from Mold. Most people living outside Mold, using public transport will need to use an additional bus, as Mold is the transport hub for the area. If patients are fortunate enough to be able to travel by car to have their x -rays then they will encounter severe problems parking their cars at both Deeside and Wrexham hospital.
The ca pacity of Wrexham Maelor hospital is already stretched and this will be exacerbated by the potential 60,000 additional persons expected to use their facility instead of Mold. Deeside hospital will also be inundated by both the Mold closure and persons usin g Deeside Hospital that currently use the facilities provided by Chester Hospital. On this subject we note, with concern, that many patients who have previously used Mold hospital are now being directed to Deeside hospital. Is this to undermine the x -ray f igures of usage of Mold equipment, or has BCUHB already made up its mind on this matter and this is not a consultation but the justification of a pre determined decision made in secret?
Mold hospital is a community hospital in the true sense and has been helped over the years to the tune of many hundreds of thousands of pounds by the “Friends of Mold Hospital”. Indeed a gift of £60,000 was given to the Health Authority to assist with the construction of the present buildings that constitutes Mold Hospital. In the continuing spirit of the Friends of Mold Hospital an offer has been made to purchase and gift new x -ray equipment to Mold Hospital on the understanding that the facilities in Mold hospital will all remain intact. We fail to understand how BCUHB cou ld possibly turn down this generous offer.
2. Minor Injuries
This service is essential not only to the persons living in the Mold Hub area but also to the main hospitals. By providing this service pressure on the other hospitals is reduced. Wrexham Mael or hospital is already failing waiting time recommendations. An anticipated waiting time of over four hours is currently normal, and this situation will only be made worse by the closure of Mold hospital minor injuries unit. Not only does Mold treat and discharge many patients but where the problems are too great for the minor injuries unit to deal with, Mold Hospital will provide first aid and contact Wrexham Maelor hospital with details of the injury so that the relevant area of the Maelor Hospital can be ready to receive
19 the patient sent from Mold and give appropriate treatment, without the need of clogging up the A & E Department in Wrexham.
It was stated by the board at last Friday’s meeting in Theatre Clwyd (28 th September 2012) that the A & E woul d be concentrated in Deeside Hospital as the “out of hours” service operates from this hospital. This does not agree with the existing bus services to Deeside Hospital. The last bus leaving Deeside for Mold is at 6.30pm meaning that persons needing treat ment would need to leave Mold before 2.00pm to ensure treatment at Deeside hospital and return home by bus afterwards. This is not a satisfactory situation.
As Mold is the transportation hub of the area, old and infirm persons will need to make the exten ded journey to Deeside taking several hours. There are many vulnerable and old people who need regular dressings changed. These proposed changes will destroy their standard of living and cost them considerable sums of money. If ambulance services are invol ved in moving these people to Deeside then a considerable sum of money will be charged to the local taxpayers. These costs may not be paid by BCUHB but as a result of your changes the public purse will be charged with costs far in excess of the perceived s avings by your proposals.
There are several thousand children attending schools in Mold and many thousands more attending schools in the area served by Mold Hospital. At present any children needing attention from accidents at school will attend the Minor Injuries unit at Mold hospital where treatment is quick with the minimum of waiting time. If chil dren have to be taken to the Mae lor hospital then the process will take many hours. This will, in many cases, involve the loss of teachers from their duties at school as they will need to accompany the children to hospital. This will cause additional disruption at the schools and, if temporary arrangements have to be made, will cause an additional cost to the public purse. This cost does not appear to have been acknowledged, within the consultation document.
3. Mold as a Hub Hospital
Mold is already the transport hub of the area serving a population of over 60,000 people which represents approximately 10% of the population of the entire BCUHB. For the provisions of this 10% not only to be ignored by your proposals but the service to our people to be substantially reduces by a whim of BCUHB is totally unsatisfactory and is totally against your proposed aims.
We are also concerned that your proposals hav e failed to take into account the proposed growth in population in Flintshire, the highest proposed growth in North Wales. The Unitary Development Plan (UDP) proposes an increase of approximately 18000 persons in Flintshire over the next eight years. We a re at a loss to see how these additional people will be better served by your 20 proposals, especially when the closure of Flint Hospital is factored into your proposed “improvement” of service. Despite careful study of your document “Healthcare in North W ales is Changing” we can find no reference to the increase in population and can only assume that it is an oversight on your part.
In addition to the increase in population we are also anticipating considerable work commencing on the Deeside Enterprise Zo ne. This will employ substantial numbers of persons in construction and operating of these new facilities. Many of these people will be from outside the immediate area. We do not consider that you have taken this into account with your proposals
General
There are several items which fall into all three of the above subjects some which we consider you have failed to recognise in your submission.
We can find no evidence of you taking the numbers of tourists visiting Mold into account. In the weekend of th e Food and Drink show approximately 10,000 persons visited Mold from outside the catchment area of the Community Hospital. Local provisions need to be made for these visitors as this is not unusual for Mold and the surrounding area.
The whole local trans port network is based on Mold, which has been the case for many generations. Your proposals have failed to recognise that Mold is the hub town of the area and this indicates that the board of directors and/or the group responsible for these proposals is o ut of touch with the geographic and historical facts of this area.
The £80K that you have identified as an additional contribution from BCUHB to support transport for people using health services totally underestimates the additional costs that these pro posed changes will make on the ambulance service only. This is without the additional hidden costs to patients, using buses and their own vehicles, having to travel increased length of journeys for treatment entirely due the proposed reorganisation of our health service.
We are also concerned that at several of the consultation meetings questions have been asked that the board has said they cannot answer at the meeting without further research. How and when do you intend to answer these questions, and how will you give the public an opportunity to discuss these answers with the BCUHB? Many people have sent letters and emails to you. To date none of these have been commented on and no acknowledgement of these has been received form you. How and when can we anticipate your acknowledgement?
21 This letter has been sent with the full support of every Mold Town Councillor who discussed your proposals with the people of Mold who they represent.
We do expect better treatment for this document than you have, to d ate, provided to all the other concerned citizens who have communicated with you.
Yours faithfully
Geoff Collett Mayor of Mold
Concerns I expressed to the Health Board and Community Health Council are:
There are regular buses to Mold and Wrexham from Treuddyn but none to Deeside. Also, it is more convenient to get lifts to Mold and taxi is more likely to be affordable. Would have to use the Ambulance Service more which is not reliable, many have been told that one hasn't been available and have had t o wait 2 hours. If have to go to Deeside or Wrexham with a minor injury, may not bother because of distance and inconvenience, leading to a worsening injury which would need higher medical attention. Wrexham is nearer to go to than Deeside but there can be up to a six hour wait at Wrexham and residents have anecdotal evidence of concerns with service provided. If classed as a minor injury, go to the back of the queue and there is no information telling you how long you have to wait or where you are in the queue unlike in some hospital. One patient waiting five hours although only person there and nobody explained why, in the end they left. At Mold you usually wait about an hour and very good service. Concern that if the minor injury and x -ray department is closed then it is a step closer to closing the hospital altogether. Nearly all Treuddyn residents end up there to convalesce, the care is fantastic, it is easy to park, accessible by bus, tax or lift and conveniently close if do not have much time for a visit. It is also important to consider that many visiting relatives are also elderly and vulnerable. Need to also consider the young who have minor injuries. Mold is much nearer for all the schools and children and is not as daunting as going to Wrexham .
22 Deeside again is too far. Have had anecdotes of quickness of treatment at Mold being life saving. If residents that would normally go to the Countess of Chester have to go to Deeside as well as Mold patients, how will they cope? Wrexham cannot cope. It was mentioned that 35,000 patents normally attend the Countess of Chester from Flintshire. Will you still be able to go for blood tests and outpatient clinics to Mold hospital? The consultation document isn't clear to follow. Residents who do not use computers or email, or read the local press do not know about the changes or how it will affect them, they will only realise when they need treatment and it will be too late. The document does not give clear comparative statistics behind the rationale for change. No evidence has been provided that changes already made (to one health board) have improved the service. Care and cost will be placed on other service area that cannot cope such as the Ambulance Service, Community Transport and Flintshire County Co uncil Social Service who are also facing cuts, has this been considered? There are already problems with the Ambulance Service with having to wait for an ambulance to become available. It is proposed there will be three `localities' for Flintshire, one bei ng in Mold so why not keep the Mold hospital services as well as the other two to match the localities? The proposal says that there will be an Enhance Care at Home service b ut how will this happen, will GPs want to do more home visits ? The Warden service from FCC Housing has changed, not everyone will receive a visit and there is no guarantee of a consistent person who will be able to notice or diagnose any concerns, changes to health. At one time in Treuddyn there was a resident warden, this was replace d by a visiting warden. Homecare has also changed. After 6 weeks, the contract now goes to a private care provider (no longer provided in house by FCC Homecare) and residents are concerned that different people will be visiting them, who are on tigh t sch edules, important relati onships of care and trust may not be formed. Vulnerable people need care or visits from someone they know, especially if they have a mental illness or are quiet . Plus
23 once they stop seeing people or going out, they become more an xious, lonely and in an increasing amount of cases leads to alcoholism in elderly people.
The consu ltation period is 20 th August to 28 th October 2012
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB)
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the largest h ealth organisation inWales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for a population of around 676,000 people across the six counties of North Wales (Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wre xham) as well as some parts of mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.
They employ around 16,772 staff and have a budget of around £1.2 billion. They are responsible for the operation of three district general hospitals (Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor, Ysbyty Gla n Clwyd in Bodelwyddan and Wrexham Maelor Hospital) as well as 22 other acute and community hospitals, and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. They also coordinate the work of 121 GP practice s and NHS services provided by North Wales dentists, opticians and pharmacies.
Tel: 0800 678 5297 or email: [email protected] Betsi Cadwaldr University Health Board, Matthew House Unit 35, Llys E dmund Prys, St Asaph Buesiness Park, St Asaph LL17 0JA
Community Health Council
This is the independent NHS watchdog for North Wales
They will: provide help and advice if you have problems with or complaints about NHS services ensure that your views a nd needs influence the policies and plans put in place by health providers in your area monitor the quality of NHS services from your point of view give you information about access to the NHS teL 01248 679284 or email: [email protected]
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They need to know that it's happening in order to do something about it though. The sooner they know, the sooner they can do something. Retrospective action isn't p ossible especially when referred second hand. Pollution Control Public Protection Environment Flintshire County Council Phase IV, County Hall, Mold CH7 6NF 01352 703330 [email protected] 28 Flintshire Waste Services BULK COLLECTIONS - PROCEDURES Flintshire County Council offers a ‘Bulk Collection’ service for large items of furniture and excess garden waste, which are not classed as regular weekly domestic waste. This is a free service (for some items) for householders in receipt of benefits * Please see below for exemptions and list of items. For all other households, the subsidised charges apply If you have good furniture or working electrical appliances to dispose of, you may wish to offer them to Refurbs Flintshire (furniture rec ycling) to benefit needy people (collected free of charge) contact 01352 734111 Charges are as follows: 1-5 items (or up to 10 bin bags) £10.00 inc vat Additional items, up to maximum of 5 extra £2.00 each inc vat Fridges & fridge freezers are curre ntly removed free of charge from all domestic premises. Payment is made in advance by calling at any of the Council cash offices , nearest one being : MOLD - Town Hall Offices, Earl Road open 9am to 4.30pm Or by sending a cheque made payable to ‘Flints hire County Council’ with a note of the name and address and list of all items for collection to: Environmental Services County Depot Chester Road East Queensferry CH5 1TD Telephone enquires can be made direct to the Queensferry depot on: 01352 70123 4 Additional Information • Removal of larger items or un -bagged garden/building waste is charged by quotation, following a site visit by an inspector from the Depot. Quotations are valid for 7 days and can be arranged by telephoning the Depot on the above t elephone number. • We are unable to remove very heavy items such as pianos, car engines etc 29 • Queries regarding disposal of oils, monitors, PC’s, etc can be directed to the Recycling Officer on 01352 703347 who will be able to assist. • The Recycling Parks are a vailable to householders 364 days a year if they wish to dispose of household items themselves free of charge. • Asbestos waste can only be disposed of by householders at the Buckley Recycling Park, free of charge. We do not provide an Asbestos disposal ser vice direct from your home but can advise of a company that are specialists in this. Charge Exemptions There is an exemption from charges if the householder is in receipt of either Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or State Pension. These are the only exemptions and written proof of either benefit is required before a bulk ticket can be issued. There is a limit of 10 household items in a twelve month period (or up to 20 bin bags). Examples of Household Examples of Household items collected for items colle cted free of additional charge irrespective of charge if exempt exemptions Washing Machines Sheds Dryers Windows Settees/Sofas Kitchen units Chairs Bathroom suites Tables Lawnmowers Televisions Kennels Elect rical appliances Garden waste Carpets Paving stones Wood Flooring Bags of rubble Wardrobes Fencing Cookers Garage doors Dressing tables Greenhouses Chest of drawers Fireplaces Record players Car Parts Video recorders Radiators Wall units Coals Bun kers Bikes Garden swings Doors (internal and external) 30 Streetscene This is the new service covering many areas previously under separate functions such as Highways, waste, street lighting, drainage, etc. Dog fouling Litter Gritting Grass Cutti ng Pest Control Recycling Road repairs Road signs Street Cleansing Street Lighting Phone (01352) 701234 or visit www.flintshire.gov.uk/streetscene Some of the work carried out round the Community by Streetscene operatives and work planned : During the he avy rain the operatives worked hard delivering sandbags to properties to prevent flooding. They were being despatched as quickly as they were filled and worked in appalling conditions . Please let me know if you have any blocked ditches and drains that ne ed clearing. Drainage works along Mynydd Du – Black Mountain road have been carried out as well as along Ffordd yr Odyn . The ditch that was flowing onto the road by Swans farm , Corwen Rd has now been cleared. A new grid has also been put in and new st one put in the french drain. 31 A sign will be put in place along the Corwen Road showing the junction for Ffordd y Gilrhos. Grass and hedges along the Queen Street to Ffordd y Rhos footpath and Vicarage Walk have been strimmed and cut. The Queen Street carpark markings that were put in place without consultation will be changed asap when they have got a collection of others to do at the same time. Terrig bridge is due to be repointed but as it is listed, consultation is lengthy with conservationist and o ther departments being involved. Terrig Hll will be resurfaced week commencing 29 th October and will take a week to complete. New red slow surface dressings coming into Coed Talon and Pontybodkin will take place in the next four weeks, along with other areas in the County. I’ve also raised about the refuse collecton crews piling the food waste and bringing the wheelie bins forward onto the pavement and gathered in cul de sacs ready for the lorry. This shouldn’t happen they should pull them forward in turn as the lorry approaches and put them back to where they were retrieved. 32 Metal Thefts Targeted Across Wales Operation Tornado is being launched across Wales in a bid to crack down on metal theft. All four Welsh Police Forces are taking part in the op eration, which has already seen successes in other parts of the UK. All scrap metal dealers in Wales will be approached and encouraged to part in a scheme where they only buy scrap metal from individuals that are able to provide photographic proof of their identity. This will include either a photo card driving licence including an address, or a passport or national ID card supported by a utility bill, which must be under three months old and show their address. In local authority areas where ID schemes are already established for itinerant collectors, then this will also include a local authority issued photo ID card. The operation is being spearheaded by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) and British Transport Police. Detective Inspector Mark Cleland, of British Transport Police, said: "We will be working with scrap metal dealers to enforce this code of conduct until legislation kicks in later in the year. We want to work with them to professionalise the industry and target the people who are dealing in criminal acquisition of property." Detective Superintendent Russell Tiley from Gwent Police, who is the Welsh representative on the National Metal Theft Working Group, said: "This latest operation is just one of many tactics that we are employin g to tackle the theft of metal. We hope that all scrap metal dealers in Wales will sign up to the scheme to help make it difficult for thieves to sell on any scrap metal that they have stolen." Anyone who has any information about metal thefts, or those in volved in this criminality, to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . .OWLWatch Flintshire and Wrexham Dial 101 ext 84144 Neighbourhood Watch Email: [email protected] 33 We have a new PCSO, Lisa Hughes who will cover Treuddyn and Leeswood., Andrea Ellis will continue to help out and cover the remainder of he area including the Llanfynydd Ward, Hope and Caerg wrle. PC Gary Aldous is the Community Beat Manager who will be now covering Treuddyn. He now covers 22 villages but is still accessible. Lisa has been walking round Treuddyn already, getting to not it’s residents and the area. Both Gary and Lisa attend ed the Community Council meeting in October to introduce themselves. Area Community Beat Manager PC Gary Aldous Tel: 07789291107 Email: [email protected] Community Support Officer PCSO Lisa Hughes Tel: 07880156912 Email: [email protected] 101 is the 24 hour non -emergency number for the police in Wales when you don’t need a 999 response. To give anonymous information, call: Crime Stoppers: 0800 555 111 34 `Bro Brwynog’ Pennaf and Lovells housing development in Treuddyn INSTANT SUCCESS FOR NEW HOMES DEVELOPMENT THEY may have only just gone on sale, but a stylish collection of new homes in Treuddyn is already proving to be a hit with local homebuyers. Award -winning housebuilder Lovell secured an instant sale on the same weekend it launched the new Bro Brwynog development. Michelle Shaw, field sales manager for Lovell, said: “W e’ve already sold one of the new homes and have received strong interest on a number of other properties. We appear to have hit on a winning formula for homebuyers, with a modern interior specification blended with traditional rural environment. Potential purchasers who don’t want to miss out on their preferred position on the development are advised to take a look soon.” For those who desire the sought -after combination of a contemporary home in a tranquil setting, the prices are surprisingly affordable. Two -bedroom homes are available from just £115,995 and three -bedroom homes from £135,995. Surrounded by rolling countryside, Bro Brwynog will also enhance the environment for future generations with a wildlife corridor on part of the development for resid ents and the community to use and enjoy. The environmentally -friendly collection of 41 two and three -bedroom homes is built with the latest air source heating systems to reduce fuel bills. Stylish kitchens and bathrooms with contemporary lighting, floori ng, appliances and units will appeal to first time buyers and growing families alike. An ideal base for commuters, with easy access to the Welsh towns of Mold, Ruthin and Wrexham, in addition to the motorway networks for Chester, 35 Liverpool and Manchester, Treuddyn also has local amenities on its doorstep. The area has good local schools, its own village hall providing community activities, and a bus service to the historic market town of Mold and its high street shops. Bro Brwynog, at Ffordd Rhos, is ope n Thursday to Monday from 10am to 5pm. For more information call 01352 770229, log on to www.lovellnewhomes.co.uk or email [email protected] . -- -000 --- I am told that the 15 homes for rent have not been allocated yet but will be within the next two or three weeks. – (Carolyn) 36 Signs are up ready to show people where the new development is within the village (left). Inside one of the show homes (above) Jeanette i (right) i n the sales office which is open from 10.00 am to 5 .00 pm, Thursday to Monday. Everyone is welcome to have a look round the show homes. 37 Parish Church of St. Mary , Treuddyn Calendar for November 2012 4th November 4th Sunday before Advent: Childr en / Family Eucharist, 9.30am 11 th November Remembrance Day: Holy Eucharist, 9am; Remembrance Service at 10am, then at the Cenotaph. 18 th November 2 nd Sunday before Advent: Holy Eucharist, 9.30am. 20 th November (Tuesday) Parochial Church Council meet s at 7pm. 25 th November Sunday before Advent: Holy Eucharist, 9.30am. Rev John Jones 01352 770919 or email [email protected] 38 Capel y Rhos Gymamfa Gamu, Medi 23ain 2012 Bu’r Bymanfa yng nghapel Soar, Nercwys, eleni Daeth cynnulleidfa sylweddol I ganu emyanau poblagaidd, dan arweiniad Mr Dewi Huges. Roedd casgliad y noson o £202 yn swm anrhyeddus I’w anfon at Gronfa Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru. The annual Gymanfa Gam arrannaged by chapels in the area was held at Soar, Nercwys this year. The congretation was in good voice to sing popular hymns, conducted by Mr Dewi Hughes. The collection of £202 was raised in aid of Wales Air Ambulance. Many thanks to all who supported the evening Medi 30 ain, 2012 Daeth y Parchedig Gwynfryn Lloyd Davies at om am y tro olaf,I’m Gwasanaeth Diolchgarwch ddiwedd mis Medi. Dyma oedd ei bregeth olaf cyn iddo ymddeol, wedi blynyddoedd lawer o waith ffyddlon a diffuant yn ardal Wrecsam. Dymunwn ymddeoliad pleserus iddo yng nghwmni ei briod Irene, a Josh y ci. Har vest Thanksgiving, September 30 th , 2012. Our preacher this year was Ref. Gwynfrn Lloyd Davies, and the service coincided with Mr Davies’ last sermon before he retired. He was thanked for may years of loyal and inspiring work in the Wrexham area, and he w as wished many more pleasant years of retirement in the company of his wife, Irene, and Josh, their dog. Services a 2. 00 pm: December 2 nd Rev Eirlys Gruffyd December 9 th Rev Robert Parry December 16 th Carols at Capel y Rhos Service at 2.30 pm: December 23 rd Carols at Ebeneser (Rev Eirlys Gruffydd) 39 Calender 2013 The ladies section of Welsh Presbyterian chapels in the Flint area will be welcoming a gathering of North Wales members at Bethesda Chapel in May 2013. As one effort to raise money for the eve nt, a calendar of the thirteeen chapels in the area (including Capel y Rhos, and some information about each chapel) is now on sale for £5.00. Please contact Mary Roberts or Ceinwen Parry if you wish to purchase one (or more) for everyone who maybe has co nnections with any of these chapels. We will be having an afternoon tea fundraising event on 2 nd March 2013 in Hafan Deg to raise money for the same fund. Mae calendr ar gael am 2013 sy’n dagos y capeli Presbyteraidd Cymraeg yn nosbarth y Fflint. Mae yc hydig o wyb odaeth am bob capel, a llun o gwahanol gapel ar gyfer bob mis. Mae Bethesda’r Wyddgrug ar glawr y calendr gan mai yno y bydd Sas iwn Chwi orydd y Gogledd ym mis Mae 2013, a gobeithir codi arian I’r Sasiwn drwy werthiant y Calendr. Cysylltwch â Mary Roberts nen C.P. i’wharcebu, am £5.00 yr un. Bydd chwiorydd Capel y Rhos, Nercwys a Llanarmon yn Cynnal T ê Prynhawrn yn Hafan Deg. Sadwrn Mawrth 2il 2013, I godi arian l’r sasiwn hefyd. V1J1VJ :``7 40 CAPEL EBENESER TREUDDYN CAPEL EBENESER Tachwedd/November 2012 Nos Lun 10 Fedi daeth cynrychiolaeth da o aelodau capeli'r Ardal a'r fro, gan gynnwys y Parchedigion Eirlys Gruffydd, Huw Powell Davies a Graham Floyd, i wasanaeth arbennig i ddiolch i'r Parchedig J Bryn Jones am ei flynyddoedd o waith fel Arolygwr ac Ar weinydd yr ardal. Ar yr un pryd groesawu'r Parchedig Marc Morgan yn arweinydd ar ein hardal Glannau Maelor. Yr ydym yn dymuno yn dda i'r Parchedig Marc Morgan yn ei swydd ac hefyd i Mrs Margaret Morgan ac Owain eu mab yn eu cartref newydd. Traddodwyd y bre geth gan Y Parchedig Patrick Slattery a Mrs Margaret Roberts oedd wrth yr organ. Paratowyd lluniaeth i ddilyn y gwasanaeth gan chwiorydd y capel. Cafodd ein Gymanfa Ganu flynyddol croeso cynnes iawn eleni yn nghapel Soar, Nercwys dan arweiniad Mr Dewi Hu ghes. Mrs Ann Davies Edwards oedd yn chwarae'r organ a chymerwyd y gwasanaeth agoriadol gan Mrs Eurwen Jones. Llywydd y noson oedd Mrs Cerinwen Parry, Treuddyn a diolchwyd am bob cefnogaeth gan Y Parch Eirlys Gruffydd. Casglwyd £203 i gronfa apêl yr Ambiwl ans Awyr. Yn ein cyfarfod blynyddol mis Hydref pennodwyd Mrs Mavis Williams yn drysorydd gyda cymorth Mr Ron Griffiths yn dilyn ymddeoliad Mrs Eiluned Milne ar ol pymtheg mlynedd yn gofalu am y llyfrau. Yr ydym yn ddiolchgar iawn i Mrs Milne am flynyddoe dd lawer o wasanaeth yn y gwaith yma. On Monday 10 September a special service was held to thank the Rev. J Bryn Jones for all the years he has been Superintendent minister and to wish him well in his retirement. In the same service we welcomed the Rev. Marc Morgan who will be looking after the Glannau Maelor area. A warm welcome was also extended to Mrs Margaret Morgan and their son Owain. The address was given by 41 Rev. Patrick Slattery, Chairman of Synod Cymru and also present were Rev. Eirlys Gruffydd, Rev. Huw Powell Davies and Rev. Graham Floyd. Mrs Margaret played the organ. The united Gymanfa Ganu this year was held in Soar Nercwys with Mr Dewi Hughes conducting and Mrs Ann Davies Edwards was the organist. Mrs Eurwen Jones took the opening service and Mrs Ceinwen Parry was the Chairperson. The Rev. Eirlys Gruffydd proposed a vote of thanks The service raised £203 towards the Air Ambulance Appeal. In our Annual meeting in October, Mrs Mavis Williams was appointed Treasurer, with help from Mr Ron Gr iffiths, following the retirement of Mrs Eiluned Milne who has undertaken this work for over 15 years. We are very grateful to Mrs Milne for the many years of service. Bydd ein gwasanaethau mis yma am 6 o'r gloch yr hwyr : - Tachwedd 4 - Ms Wendy Swan Tachwedd 11 - Parch Eirlys Gruffydd - Cymun Tachwedd 18 - Mrs Elizabeth Jones Tachwedd 25 - Parch Marc Morgan Rhagfyr 2 - Parch Eirlys Gruffydd - Cymun Rhagfyr 9 - Undebol yn Capel y Rhos 2.00 yp Rhagfyr 16 - Undebol yn Capel y Rhos 2.00 yp Rhagfyr 23 - Carolau Ebeneser am 2.30 yp - Parch Eirlys Gruffydd - Undebol Maldwyn Roberts 42 ♫ ♪ Cymau Male Voice Choir ♫ ♪ Wales is rightly known as the land of song and North Wales is home to several of the best male voice choirs that Wales has to offer. There has been a choir in Cymau for almost a century . It was from these old established roots that the current choir was formed and which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. Whilst not enjoying the international status of some Welsh choirs, we nonetheless join forces with other choirs normally on a bi annual basis as we did for examp le by attending the 1000 voices at Manchester Arena in February this year and the Eisteddfod in Wrexham last July. Our main focus however is on our regular local concerts, almost all of which support locally based charitable organisations where every sing le penny raised from ticket sales and/or donations is passed to the charity concerned. The choir members, the conductor and our two accompanists all provide their services free of charge although a small fee is charged for the choirs attendance at weddings . For the last 6 years our primary beneficiary from the choir's charitable work has been the Children's Hospice Ty Gobaith (Hope House) in the Conwy Valley. We have donated £46800 to that very deserving cause and in the next few weeks will be handing a further cheque to Hope House to bring the total donation to £50000. This is in addition to supporting various other charitable causes over many years but recent donations include the sum of £1000 in April this year to The Countess of Chester Hospital to en able them to purchase an ultra sound scanning machine (known as a V scan). An additional donation of £500 towards the purchase of a new heart monitoring machine together with a non specific donation of £500 to Mold Hospital will also have been made by the time this article is published. . As a small choir we are proud of our charitable achievements and hope to be able to continue supporting local deserving causes for many years to come. There was a time when the Cymau male voice choir numbered over 50 membe rs. It made an important contribution to the social cohesion and well being of the local community 43 as well as helping build the reputation still enjoyed today for the uniqueness and richness of the Welsh male voice choir. Times of course change and, sadly, our numbers have steadily declined to the point that there are now only 15 choristers plus our dedicated conductor, two faithful accompanists and our invaluable secretary. We are also supported by a loyal group of ladies in the background known as The Sha dows who support us through thick and thin. Considering our falling numbers we have still been able to successfully meet all our commitments this year and received very positive feedback from our audiences. We already have a full programme of concerts p encilled in for 2013 but if we are to continue to deliver on the high expectations rightly expected by our audiences, we need some new members. All existing members do their best to attend every possible concert and practise but it is inevitable that there are occasions when holidays, illness or other engagements prevent 100% attendance. The choir would like to invite any interested reader who enjoys music/singing to please get in touch with any of the persons listed at the end of this article for more in formation. Alternatively, please just come along to meet us and listen to us singing either at one of our rehearsals which are held most Monday evenings between the hours of 7 pm and 9 pm at the old school room at the rear of the Cymau Chapel or at one of our local concerts. Knowledge of the Welsh language would be an advantage but it is not a pre requisite of membership. Indeed, most of our members are not Welsh speakers and have learned a collection of Welsh songs that make up our repertoire from liste ning to other more experienced choristers and by practice. It is not as difficult as some may think. Apart from occasions such as the Eisteddfod, approximately 75% of the music we sing is in English. Residence outside the immediate area is also not a barri er as one of our members lives on the Wirral but attends as regularly as other members. 44 There is no joining or annual membership fee. All potential new members will be most welcome and will be provided with music at no cost to themselves. There will alway s be someone to help and provide encouragement. As most readers may know, the male singing voice covers a wide range and is classified into the following 4 categories : First or Top Tenor Second Tenor First Bass Second or Bottom Bass It doesn't matter which category your voice fits into and please don't think you "can't sing" . Give it a go. You might enjoy it. Want to talk to us before you try? Please phone one of the following people who will be happy to help. Dewi Hughes , Conductor Phone no: 01352 770605 Ron Griffiths , Chairman Phone no : 01352 770459 Phil Owen, Treasurer Phone no : 01978 761090 Malcolm Edge , Concert Compere Phone no : 01978 760534 We look forward to hearing from you . Cymau Male Voice Choir . 45 Treuddyn Toddler Group At Youth Hall, Ffordd Y Llan, Treuddyn Wednesdays (9:00 -11:00pm) Cost £1.50 Age: Birth to Pre -School (Reception) &'1 %0-3. '1 03, 7 2&# . 0#,21 %3 0"' ,1 22#,"',% 2&# %0-3. 5'2& !&'*"0#,T .0-4'"# %0# 2 -..-023,'27 $-0 '# 1 ," 7-3,% !&'*"0#, 2- 1-!' *'1 #Q .* 7 ," *# 0, ,#5 1)'**1T 2 *1- #, *#1 . 0#,21 %3 0"' ,1 2- +##2 ," 1& 0# #6.#0'#,!#1 ," .0-4'"# +323 * 13..-02T If you would like any further information, please do not he sitate to get in contact during Treuddyn Under 5’s playgroup session times on 01352 -771232. 46 Treuddyn Community Act of Remembrance 20 12 “We w ill remember them” Remembrance is not just about those who fought in the two World Wars of the last century, but also about those involved in the many other conflicts worldwide since 1945 and those still fighting for peace and freedom now. It is also abou t learning from the past and resolving to make the world a better place to live in the future. A time for Silence, a time for Reflection The act of observing a Two Minute Silence began in 1919 following the Armistice at 11am on the 11 th November 1918 at the end of the First World War. The observance of a silence, heads bowed in reflection and prayer - these and other solemn acts transcend boundaries and borders. In themselves, they may amount to small individual acts. Carried out at the same time, they c an go from “individual” to “collective” - rare moments when whole nations can stand together, remember and reflect on the price and value of freedom. The Service for Remembrance Sunday will take place in St. Mary’s Church at 10 am, on the 11 th November fo llowed by an Act of Remembrance at the Cenotaph. We cordially invite representation from all sections of the Community, young and old, to join us in our remembrance of those killed or injured in the service of their country, and to remember those who are still fighting for all of us today. “They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.” 47 There will be door to door collec tions from the 27 th October to the 10 th November around the Treuddyn Community for the Royal British Legion. Poppies will also available in the local shops , garage and schools. Also available are large poppies for the car, wrist bands, and metal , pin ba dges. Remembrance wreaths should be ordered from Paula Bidwell by the 3 rd November at the very latest. If anyone would like further information please contact Paula Bidwell, Official Poppy Appeal organiser . Paula Bidwell: tel: 01352 770946 or 0771 351 6 365 Thank you for your support 48 Treuddyn under 5’s, is a well established playgroup based in the Youth Hall on the same site as the Ysgol Parc Y Llan/Ysgol Terrig. We welcome children from Treuddyn and surrounding areas, including those attending other schools. Sessions are run during school terms on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:45 to 3:15pm at a cost of £6.00 per session. The Playgroup is for childr en aged 2 ½+, with early entitlement funded places being available. A Playgroup Plus session is also held on the same days, between 11:45am and 12:45pm. Playgroup Plus is available for all children registered at the Playgroup at an additional cost of £3 per session. As part of the Playgroup Plus, the playgroup supervisor will collect the children from school nurseries in Treuddyn. A packed lunch should be provided with your child, unless your child has their lunch provided by the Ysgol Parc Y LLan/Ysgol T errig school canteen. The Playgroup sessions provide activities that encourage the development of children's social , physical , language , creative and emotional skills. Our main language is English, but incidental Welsh is introduced and encouraged during sessions. The Playgroup is a member of Wales PPA and registered with CSSIW and Estyn, as well as having Quality Assured Accreditation. 49 The last CSSIW and Estyn assessment of the Playgroup was very supportive of the work being done in the group and the s tandards being maintained. All staff are very friendly caring individuals, with a shared wealth experience and commitment that has made the Playgroup a success. As the Playgroup is a registered charity, we carry out fundraising events throughout the year in order to ensure we have sufficient funds maintain the group. The Playgroup is formally governed by a committee, comprising a Chairperson , Secretary, Treasurer , and ordinary members. Parents and members of the community are encouraged to volunteer to jo in the committee . If you would like any further information, would like to arrange a visit to see the Playgroup in action or to book your child a place at this group whilst places are available, please do not hesitate to get in contact during playgroup s ession times on 01352 -771232. Kind Regards Natalie Jo nes - Chairperson (Treuddyn Under 5’s) 50 Ysgol Parc Y Llan Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Treuddyn On the evening of Friday 28 th September 22 of our pupils took part in a concert at the Village hall in Aid of the Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Treuddyn. The pupils had a lovely evening and we would like to thank the committee for their kind invitation to take part. New classrooms We were very lucky this summer to have both our Foundation Phase classrooms refurbished and decorated. This was funded by the Welsh Assembly as part of their support in promoting experimental learning for pupils aged 3 to 7. You will al so find our school a brighter place after most of our internal lighting was changed to energy efficient fittings and LED lighting. They are not only much cheaper to run but give a much brighter light. Playground Fun As part of our Tesco for School vouch er order pupils requested additional Playtime Games and Equipment. Many thanks to everyone for collecting the vouchers this year it was very much appreciated. 51 20 th A nn iversary It has been 20 years since Coed Talon School closed and Parc Y Llan Schoo l opened. The anniversary was celebrated by both former and current pupils and teachers with an enjoyable evening of reminiscing and looking through photos. Mrs. Tracy Underhill and Mrs.Lyn Evan were both delighted to find themselves in class photographs , when they were in Coed Talon School. Extra -Curricular Activities We have a busy time with after school activities - Laura Griffiths of ‘Inspiration’ has been teaching Dance, Zumba and performing arts to around 20 pupils each week. 52 Football Pupils h ave been enjoying developing their football skills with Wrexham Football Club Community Development team. The pupils also had a wonderful time on Saturday 6 th October when they were guests at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground to watch their match against Forest Green Rovers and to play a game of football at half time on the pitch in front of 4000 spectators. Cricket Mr Tony Moss from Pontyblyddyn Cricket Club has been coaching cricket to both pupils from Parc Y Llan and Ysgol Terrig every T hursday after school, again this year. 53 Harvest A big thank you to all who donated cans and packets of food for our Harvest Celebrations. These were donated to Flintshire Foodbank based in Mold to be distributed to people in need in our area. Ruthin Jail Pupils from Y3, 4, 5 and 6 visited Ruthin Jail as part of their topic on The Victorians, thankfully they all decided not to stay! 54 News in brief • On Friday 19 th October PC Debbie Barker talked to all pupils on ‘Stranger Danger ’ • Cllr Ann Minshull, Chairperson of FCC, visited the school as part of her tour of Flintshire Schools. • Year 6 pupils have enjoyed a tour of Mold Alun School. • Bethan Williams of the Flintshire Fire Service came and gave a Fire Safety Talk to all pupil s on how to stay safe at home and during Bonfire Night celebrations. Dates Christmas Concerts: Tuesday 11 th December 9.30am and Wednesday Day 12 th in the evening. Panto Trip to see Snow White at the Aston Hall, Glyndwr University Wrexham: Wednesday 21 st December. 55 Spirited Away I’m sure my house is haunted, It’s really such a pain, And yet what other reason Could sensibly e xplain Why, when I put my pen down, Or glasses or a book, When I come back, they’re vanished However hard I look, It’s positively spooky, This ghostly kind of game, Yet all my friends ensure me They suffer just the same So could it be such spectres Are eve ry household’s boast? But oh, I wish he’d vanish My bad, light -fingered ghost! By Maggie Ingall 56 Eisteddfod Gadeiriol Treuddyn Saturday November 17 th , 2012 at the Schools’ Hall, Treuddyn Please note: - Competitions for under 5’s wil commence at 11.00 am this year, instead of midday. These will be followed by competitions for 5 – 7 years, 7 – 9 years, and 9 – 11 yrs. Competions for over 11’s up to adults, will commence at 6.00 o’clock. Th e Committee is always grateful to the team of volunteers which helps on the day, by serving refreshments, stewarding the doors and stewarding the car park. If you can spare an hour or two on November 17 th , your help would certainly be appreciated. Come a long for a feast of music, recitation and instrumental items. The committee also wishes to thank everyone who supported the concert in the village hall on 28 th September 2012 with items from Ysgol Derwenfa, Ysgol Parc y Llan and Ysgol Terrig. The event raised £242.00 which will help enormously with the cost of stagin the Eisteddfod in November. Our thanks also go to the very helpful staff of the village hall. Diolch i bawb am eich cymorth. Dewch i gefnogi’r eisteddfod (17 th November 2012) – mae bob ams er yn wledd. – Ceinwen Parry 57 Ti a Fi Rhiant a’u plentyn Parent and child Dydd Mawrth / Tuesday 9.00 -10.30am £1.50 @ Ysgol Terrig Canu, Crefft, Stori, Chwarae dewch i gael hwyl. Croeso i bob oed babanod, plant ac oedolion! Singing, Craft, Stories, Playing just come along to have fun, babies, toddlers and grownups all welcome! 58 59 60 WEATHER WISE AUGUST 2012 The jet stream sank south again by the 4 th dragging in an Atlantic low which allegedly allowed lots of world cycling records at the Olympics. Local flooding followed. Although the second week was drier, it didn’t last and so the local monthly and annual excesses are 43.5mm and 253.75mm respectively. The summer for Wales wa s the third wettest on record. The first frost warning came for the 30 th . '12 '11 Precipitation (mm) 102.5 5 8.75 Rain Total (mm) 721.25 467.5 Max. One Day Rain (mm) 20.5 13.25 Days With East Wind 3.0 1.0 Air Temp ºC Max. 27.0 23.5 Min. 6.0 15.5 Av. Max. 19.8 18 .3 Av. Min. 11.4 10.3 Ground Surface ºC Min. 10.0 6.5 Av. Min. 13.6 10.2 61 SEPTEMBER 2012 There was an initial improvement with the change of month but the jet stream interfered soon after the ninth bringing changeable weather. The windy 13/14 th was caused by the remnants of Hurricane Leslie . Up to the 18 th , the month was actually drier than normal, and whilst a clear evening on the 21 st did allow a sighting of that burning space debris across the sky to the north of Treuddyn, the ensuing rain just got worse. This climaxed with a deluge of 4 0mm on the 24 th which again easily flooded Ffordd Corwen. The month ended 3.3 times wetter than September 2011 and the twin excesses are now 119.0 and 372.75mm respectively. The land is saturated. '12 '11 Precipitation (mm) 169.5 50.5 Rain Total (mm) 890.75 518.0 Max. One Day Rain (mm) 40.0 9.5 Days With East Wind. 4.0 2.0 Air Temp ºC Max. 25.0 28.5 Min. 1.0 6.0 Av. Max. 16.4 18.3 Av. Min. 7.3 10.0 Ground Surface ºC Min. 6.0 6.5 Av. Min. 19.8 9.4 By Winston Lea 62 Gardening News This year I have spent time visiting several areas of the UK. At the beginnin g of the year I visited Dunham Massey in Cheshire on a bitterly cold day in February. There were huge groups of Cardiocrinum giganteum standing proud with their massive seed heads. There was a circle of white stemmed birch enclosing groups of snowdrops an d hellebores. Sadly none of the snowdrops were named as they are afraid of theft. After a good walk round, we all retired to the restaurant where we fed on piping hot stews, soups and lovely cakes. What a glorious end to a perfect day. Next day I went to a bulb study day organised by the HPS in Feckenham. Due to the distance I stayed for two nights at a local village. The day itself was made up of two talks on bulbs through the year, also a sale of donate plants followed after lunch in the village by a visit to a local specialist nursery. It was there I learnt that the Lathyrus vernus I had with very peculiar leaves or rather lack of real leaves was a recognised version. When I got home I quickly planted it out and it has thrived. The second wee kend in June was the HPS autumn weekend in Scotland based at Dunblane. As it was a long way I stayed in Moffat on either end of the trip. We were based in a large hotel above Dunblane and very comfortable it was. Coaches took us to small private gardens. The design of some of these varies from very strange to perfection. Of course this kept us busy with our comments and thoughts on how we would do it. We had two talks after our dinner each night. It was a long way to go but tempted us to think of a ret urn visit in the future. 63 At the end of June our local HPS group went on a coach to Glansevern Hall Gardens, Welshpool. Sadly this is the last year this garden will be open to the public as it is being sold. It was a beautiful very large garden made up of lakes and semi wild area, with wall gardens and formal areas close to the house. Inside a courtyard was a restaurant and paved centre with large potted plants and climbers on the walls. This was a fantastic garden, so sad to think it is going to be l ost. I expect just like me you have been waiting for the Summer that never came but our vegetables did not. While some of the soft fruit performed reasonably well, the fruit trees have not. The plum and damson failed and the apples are marked and few in number. At present I am still eating last year’s onions and shallots, not top quality but still eatable. The potatoes in the sacks did well but I will put them on the greenhouse from the start. One lot of garlic thrived and the other failed to grow at all. I am sure the pests of the year are the slugs and snails. I used the biological control on the slugs, pellets both the good ones and the bad ones and a washing up bowl half filled with a salt -water mixture for all who volunteered for a swim. Luckily sum of my plants are slug resistant. 64 My weed of the year is the buttercup, both the trailing and normal. They grew to astronomical sizes swamping everything in their way. The compost heap is full of them. In fact they caused a problem with an overflo wing heap, as the wet ground did not allow much spreading of the resulting compost. I have four large heaps, which in theory are two filling, and two ready for dispersal but the system has broken down at present. Some years ago I decided to plant more pl ants that flowered in the late summer and autumn. I am now reaping the reward of that policy. These have been the stars this year. The ones I still cannot master are the rudbeckias and echinaceas, very sadly as I do love them. My stars are the crocosmias in all colours and types, from the very tall (Lucifer and paniculata/masoniorum) to the smaller ones (George Davidson, Solfatare, Zeal Tan and pottsii). These flower at different times , in fact some of these are only now coming in to flower. Another sta r of the show are two clumps of Schizostylis coccinea bought from the street market last year, I do not think the stallholder realised what they were. They have increased in size and are in full flower now doing battle with the buttercups and they are win ning. As it gets drier I hope to tackle the weeds and mulch the beds as I go. Any soggy leaves need removing but resist the temptation to cut everything back. Top growth protects the crown of herbaceous perennials from wet, frost and pests. One of my pr oblems is, I think, from magpies removing labels and ins some cases the whole baby plant and throwing them all around. Check all staking and tie in anything that has come loose. Finish pruning shrubs and roses. Clear up the fallen leaves from on top of the plants. Gather them up in binbags making some holes so that they can turn into leaf mould. Finish collecting seed and dry. This last job has been very difficult due to the weather. Ripen inside, clean and store in small paper bags in a dry cold pla ce. With the apple crop being so bad, I am looking at some major pruning. I have already done the Victoria plum. 65 Bicycle Marking Events in Flintshire Cyclists in Flintshire are being offered the opportunity to have their bikes security marked for free and the details logged on the BikeRegister database. Members of the public are invited to attend various venues across the county to have their bicycles either forensically marked, marked through etching or by UV once they have joined the North Wales Poli ce Bicycle Watch scheme. PC Hazel Goss from the North Wales Police Community Safety Team has arranged the events. She said: “These days many people use bicycles as a mode of transport and we would highly recommend that they have them security marked. “B icycle marking acts as a deterrent to would -be thieves and it is also a good way of identifying a bicycle if it is ever stolen and later recovered. “We do often recover many bicycles which we suspect have been stolen, but sadly are unable to trace them t o their rightful owners as there are no security markings on them.” Officers will be available at the following locations: • Deeside Leisure Centre, Saturday 20 th October. 11am – 3pm. • Ffynnongroyw Community Centre, Wednesday 24 th October. 4pm – 8pm. • Holy well Leisure Centre, Friday 26 th October. 5pm – 9pm. • Saltney Community Centre, Friday 9 th November. 2pm to 6pm. • Flint Leisure Centre, Saturday 10 th November. 10am – 3pm. • Hawksbury Centre, Mill Lane, Buckley. Saturday 17 th November. 12 noon – 4pm. North Wa les Police launched the Bicycle Watch scheme back in April after joining forces with BikeRegister, the UK’s leading online bicycle identification and registration initiative. The scheme is facilitated by Selectamark, a world leader in security products, a nd it’s free to join. Further details regarding BikeRegister are available via their website. For information and advice on how to secure your bicycle, please visit our Advice and Support section. 66 New Circuit Training Classes Starting on Tuesday 30 th October At Treuddyn Village Hall From 6.30 pm £3.50 per session Mats provided 67 Exercise Classes at Treuddyn Village Hall Yoga is every Monday from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm and costs £4.00 per session. It has relaxing a nd toning benefits and reduce s stress levels, helping to correct poor posture (a major cause of aching backs and shoulders), helping to build strength (especially in legs and backs) and helping to increase flexibility. Streetdance is every Thursday fr om 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm. It is popular with both girls and boys and they have performed regularly at different events, the latest one being the Halloween bingo in November. It costs £3.00 per session. Zumba is every Thursday from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. It is energetic and fun, incorporating dance with exercise. The cardio workout helps to burn fat and the moves tone the body. 68 69 Prosiect celf gymunedol gyda’r artist Cefyn Burgess Community art project with artist Cefyn Burgess The Community Art Project will be continuing at Treuddyn Village Hall on Thursday 1st , Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd November to finish off the mural . Please come along and have a go at this craft mailing [email protected] or phoning 01352 744042 . The event has been organised by Menter Iaith Sir y Fflint, as part of their Co -operative Language Project, with the aid of Axis 4 of the Rural Deve lopment Plan for Wales 2007 -2013 which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. 70 Treuddyn Computer Club New to computing? Don’t know your mouse from your hard drive? Want to surf the web and not sure how? Want to brush up your skills? Want to learn IT job skills? Join the New Treuddyn Computer Club in Treuddyn Village Hall. Course will be run by Ian Elrick tutor with WEA . Sessions run on a Monday from 10.00 until 12.00 or 1.00 to 3.00 . The club will meet every week and the total cost of the course running from now until Christmas will be £25. All equipment is provided. Call Jenny Smith 01352 770765 for details. 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OF NETS LOGS £3.50 (per net) KINDLING £2.50 (per net) TRAILER & HALF TRAILER LOADS CAN BE ARRANGED (cash on delivery) 92 CORNER GARAGE TREUDDYN (Phone 01352 770286) Petrol, Newspapers, Magazines, Sweets, Snacks, Cigarettes, etc MOT Tests, Tyres, Servicing, etc. Drop your car off for MOT or repairs and get a lift home and pick up when ready (local area) Open 7 days a week 93 * M & H’s * INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING SERVICES PAINT -STRIPPING/WAXING SERVICE AVAILABLE In -situ paint stripping to include: • Staircases • Skirting • Architrave • Doors FRIENDLY, RELI ABLE, QUALITY SERVICE Phone: 01352 770505 Mobile: 07920 866466 Email:m [email protected] www.mandhs.co.uk The Next Edition The next newsletter will be published for di stri bution at the beginning of November 2012 . Should you wish to place a ny articles or adverts please let me hav e them before 20 th November 2012 including payment SPARE COPIES OF THE TREUDDYN NEWS ARE PLACED IN THE SHOPS IN TREUDDYN & PONTYBODKIN Carolyn Thomas, Cartrefle , Corwen Road, Pontybodkin, nr Mold Flintshire CH7 4T G Tel: 01352 770946 email: [email protected] Business Adverts are £5 for ½ page £10 for full page Please make cheques payable to ` Treuddyn Community Council’ 94 Useful Numbers Local Police Station 101 – non emergency PCSO Lisa Hughes 078801 569012 Cllr Carolyn Thomas 01352 770946 Vicar – John Jones 01352 770919 GP Out of Hours Service 0300 123 55 66 Housing out of Hours 0845 3733 665 Galw Gofal - CareConnect Gas - Emergency 0800 111 999 Electricity 0845 272 2424 Dee Valley Water 01978 846946 (fresh water) Welsh Water 0800 0853968 (sewerage) Train Enquiries 08457 484950 NHS Direct 0845 46 47 Mold Community Hospital 01352 758744 Wrexham Maelor Hospital 01978 291100 RSPCA 0300 1234 999 Liverpool Airport 0870 750 8484 Manchester Ai rport 0161 489 3000 Flintshire County Council 01352 752121 Mold Library 01352 754791 95