Mark Drakeford AM, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cardiff, Cllr Creigiau Carnival Prince, Princess and attendants Georgina Phillips, Consort Len Phillips and Carnival winners Creigiau Primary School’s Men in Black Lan Memorial and Lan History Project - Prosiect Hanes Glofa’r Llan Pentyrch Cricket Club is hosting a 3 day under 17 match This year, the wild garlic at the Lan was stunning. The between Wales and Staffordshire on 19th, 20th and 21st woodland around the Lan continues to attract visitors, as July (11a.m. start each day). BBQ, refreshments and bar does the Lan History Project webpage. The link to this is available. Everyone welcome www.facebook.com/groups/lanmemorialproject/. Several decendants of Abraham Phillips, the mine overman, who died in the disaster have been in touch from various places. Recently, a person from Australia mailed us. Her Great Grandfather, David Reece, was mentioned on the pages from 1875 newspaper reportage we published. He took the Coroner and his jury “to a Pentrych public house to partake of bread, cheese and beer”. His young son, David Reece had been killed in the Lan disaster. From the Coroner’s report, we know, ‘ the lad David Reece received fearful injuries, the back part of his head having been literally smashed in’.A Wild garlic defines the paths at the Lan grateful message from his ancestor says she is will be a book of the children’s work on the Lan disaster. overwhelmed that names on her family tree now have a Cardiff County Council continue to assist h us. human face and history. In the Memorial Woods, we are grateful to the volunteers The Lan Team continues to work on the history project. who continue to pick up litter and keep the memorial as Currently, we are involved in a project with Ysgol tidy as possible. We hope to have a village participation Gwaelod y Garth. We hope the outcome of this project day later this summer. Norma Procter. Gwynfryn does the double A Local resident of Parc-y-coed, Creigiau, Gwynfryn Jones, achieved best Creative and best Mono prints at the recent Welsh Salon of Photography. He was presented with a trophy by Chairman of the Welsh Photographic Federation, Brian Coleman. Gwynfryn is a member of Gwynfa Camera Club, based at Caerlan Hall, Llantrisant. The club has more than 100 members and meets most Thursdays at 7pm. Gwynfa CC is affiliated to
Anyone interested in taking their photography further in a very friendly atmosphere, please contact the Gwynfa Secretary, Gary Were, Tel:01446 774251 or visit the Gwynfa website at www.gwynfa.org.uk 1 PENTYRCH COMMUNITY COUNCIL Council Meetings CYNGOR CYMUNED PENTYRCH The Council meets on the 3rd 1 Penuel Road Pentyrch Cardiff CF15 9LJ Monday Monthly (except August). - 029 2089 1417 - [email protected] Details of meetings are published in the Council’s Notice Boards and in Community Councillors Cynghorwyr Cymuned local Post Offices. Council Offices CllrBrynmorJones, 59ParcyCoed, Creigiau, 20890887 are open to the public 9.00am to Cllr Graham Thomas, 18 Parc-y-Fro, Creigiau, 20892795 1.00pm, Monday to Friday. Cllr Nicola Howard, 1 Parc y Felin, Creigiau, 20890984 Members of the public are always welcome to attend these meetings CllrStuartThomas 10ParcyFelin, Creigiau 2089 1812 Cllr Wynford Ellis Owen, 10 Queen Charlotte Drive, Creigiau, 2089 2323 Cyfarfodydd y Cyngor Cllr Chris James 33 River Glade, Gwaelod y Garth, 2081 0369 Mae’r Cyngor yn cwrdd ar 3ydd dydd Llun bob mis (heblaw Awst). Cllr Sandie Rosser Brynteg, Main Road, Gwaelod y Garth 2081 1811 Dangosir manylion y cyfarfodydd Cllr Clare Bath 15 Heol Gam, Pentyrch 2089 9501 yn Hysbysfyrddau’r Cyngor ac yn y Cllr Christine Priday 7 Pantglas, Pentyrch, 2089 1493 Swyddfeydd Post lleol. Mae Cllr Jeanette Troughton, 1 Heol y Pentre, Pentyrch, 2089 9331 Swyddfeydd y Cyngor ar agor i’r cyhoedd o 9.00am i 1.00pm, dydd Cllr John Harrison 26 Bronhaul, Pentyrch, 2089 1296 Llun i ddydd Gwener. Cllr Philippa Hill-John 3 Field Terrace, Pentyrch, 2089 1387 Croesewir aelodau o'r cyhoedd bob Cllr Sara Pickard 5 Bryn yr Eglwys, Pentyrch, 2089 2124 amser i fynychu'r cyfarfodydd hyn
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2 The Lowlife strikes yet again Library and County Councillors Memorial Park, Pentyrch In the spring edition of the Link I Surgery The Community Council have closed reported the damage for a second The pilot scheme to open the library the playground and removed old time to the three memorial trees we and museum for two hours, once a equipment in preparation for the new planted on the Garth Mountain. month on a Monday evening and a equipment to be installed on the These were planted at the request of Saturday morning. This scheme has 14th June. Unfortunately when no a Gwaelod family in memory of their been extended for a further three one arrived on the 14th we chased father, Determined not to be months. the suppliers and were subsequently defeated by these cowardly acts of The details of the additional opening informed that the 14th June date vandalism, three more trees were times are :- was given completely in error and planted. These remained intact for Sat 23rd July 10.00am -12.00pm installers did not even currently have some weeks until the miscreant Mon 8th Aug 6.00pm – 9.00pm the equipment from their suppliers. struck again, on Thursday 26th May. Sat 20th Aug 10.00am -12.00pm The new date is therefore likely to We can be specific on the date and Mon 5th Sep 6.00pm – 8.00pm be the 13th July. The Council are time. We are slowly gathering the Sat 17th Sep 10.00am -12.00pm pushing hard to try and bring this evidence needed to for the police to These times are also displayed in forward to ensure the work is effect an arrest. Several residents the Council noticeboards. completed before the Summer are now involved in the campaign to In addition Council have agreed that Holidays. catch this individual who will then be on the Monday night opening prosecuted. If anyone has any County Councillor Gavin Hill-John Knitting & Crochet group information relative to these may use the offices to hold his A Knitting and Crochet Group now incidents, no matter how small monthly surgery. use the Council offices on a Friday, please let the council know. It may (10a.m. to midday) and call their Recycling Bags & Food Bags meetings the ‘Knit and Natter’ From time to time we hear that brigade. If anybody wants to join this Condition of Local Roads residents are having difficulty getting jolly band you only have to turn up! The council make regular reports to these bags. Please note that the Grants the County about potholes etc. Community Council have a supply of Since the last edition of the However, because of the ever bags available from our office during Community Link, grant applications deteriorating state of some of the our normal opening hours. from within the Community Council local roads strong representation area were considered at both the Capital Times has been made to the County. March 2016 and the June 2016 The County council magazine Of particular mention were Tynant meetings. The March meeting was “Capital Times” has been replaced Road & Cardiff Road Creigiau, the last grant consideration for the with a new publication called “In Church Road & Heol Goch Pentyrch financial year 2015/16. Gwaelod y Cardiff”. and Main Road Gwaelod y Garth Garth Pensioners were awarded £75 Unlike the Capital Times, “In and Gwaelod-y-Garth WI were also Planning Applications Cardiff” will not be distributed to awarded £75. The first applications At the April meeting the Council had each household, but copies will be for 2016/17 grants were considered the opportunity to comment on a made available to pick up quarterly in the June meeting. A grant of £200 proposal for the erection of a single at selected convenience stores and was awarded to the Pentyrch Tennis wind turbine to the west of Rhiwfelin supermarkets around the city. They Club. Fawr Farm, Heol Sticil-Y-Beddau, are also available frpm libraries, As grants are awarded quarterly Llantrisant. However we were not community hubs, leisure centres and they will next be considered at the given the opportunity to comment on public buildings. Copies will be September 2016 meeting. A report the construction of a proposed available locally at the Community of any grants will be made in the housing estate in Groesfaen. In Council offices and online at next edition of the Community Link. publicity for the site the developers ŚƩƉƐ͗ͬ ͬ ǁ ǁ ǁ ͘ĐĂƌĚŝī ͘ŐŽǀ͘ƵŬͬ E' ͬ zŽƵƌ- openly quoted how close the estate Should any community group or Council/News/In-Cardiff/Pages/ would be to Creigiau, benefiting from organisation wish to apply for a the quality of Creigiau Primary default.aspx grant, applications should be made School, the Doctors Surgery the Golf ŚƩ ƉƐ͗ ͬ ͬ ǁ ǁ ǁ ͘ ĐĂƌĚŝī ͘ ŐŽǀ ͘ ƵŬͬ zD ͬ ŝĐŚ- to me, preferably by email, The Club the shops and recreation Cyngor/Newyddion/Ein-Caerdydd/ application must state the purpose facilities. RCT eventually declined Pages/default.aspx for which the grant is required and permission for the site after listening should include the last set of accounts or financial statement. to objections raised by this CRAFT FAIR Community Council and the North The annual Craft Fair will be held in Village Plan Questionnaire West Cardiff Group. The North West The council continues to formulate Cardiff Group is a group formed by the Gwaelod Village Hall on th th the questionnaire so as to establish the Pentyrch, Radyr & St. Fagans November 19 – 20 2016 a community plan. It is anticipated Community Councils to oppose the Put the date in your diary and watch that the questionnaire will be Cardiff LDP. for more information nearer the distributed in the next few months We are contacting both Cardiff and time. and will also be available online. RCT County Councils so that we are Local crafters interested in hiring a Alec Davies Clerk to the Council consulted over any future proposals table please send enquiries to within our locality. [email protected]. [email protected] Tel 029 20891417 3 Cantorian Creigiau Hilltop Theatre Cheese & Wine Welsh “Return to the Forbidden Pentyrch RFC are looking for keen boys and Musical Evening Planet’ girls to join our Under 7s team in Sept .2016. 24th July 2016 7th – 10th December 2016 Mae Clwb Rygbi Pentyrch yn chwilio am Pentyrch Rugby club Pentyrch Village Hall fechgyn a merched awyddus i ymuno â'n tîm Dan 7 ym mis Medi 2016 .
Pentyrch Horticultural, Pentyrch Village Hall Cookery & Craft Show th 26 October 2016 3rd September 2016 Quiz Night Pentyrch Village Hall
Cantorian Creigiau Pentyrch Open Gardens k Concert Annual General Meeting 8th October 2016 Pentyrch Village Hall Pentyrch Chess Club Creigiau Golf Club 14th October 2016 ‘What a successful season!’ This has been perhaps our most successful season in the more than 30 years since the club was founded. Craft Fair Both our teams have been promoted. The first team th th came 2nd in Division 2 of the East Glamorgan Chess 19 & 20 November Pentyrch Village Hall League and will play in Division 1 in the 2016-17 season. 2016 Christmas Fair Not to be outdone, our second team won the Division 3 Gwaelod y Garth Village 26 November 2016 title and earned promotion to Division 2 next year. Hall A Pentyrch team comprising our 4 top players took part in the East Glamorgan Knock-out Cup this year. They delighted when we won the latest encounter on 23 April. exceeded all expectations by reaching the final when We gratefully acknowledge the support we have had from they put in a very creditable performance, eventually Andy and his team at the Kings Arms where we have losing 1.5-2.5 to a strong side from the Cardiff Club. played for many years and where we met on 23 May for For 30 years we’ve had a series of matches against a a special celebration to mark the end of this very team from the Downend and Fishponds club from Bristol, successful season. Full details of our results are on the with their team coming to us in March or April and our club website at www.pentyrchchess.co.uk. To join our team going to Bristol in October or November. We were club should contact Viv Martin on 2089 1402.
4 HILLTOP THEATRE COMPANY Hilltop Theatre Company’s summer production was ‘Hi de Hi’ on 16-18 By Cllr Graham Thomas By Cllr Gavin Hill John June 2016, by Paul Carpenter and Creigiau & St. Fagans Pentyrch & Gwaelod y Garth Ian Gower, adapted from the The Fight Goes On To Stop Church Lane Original Television Series by Jimmy Creigiau Quarry From Re-Opening Over recent months a number of Perry and David Croft, set at the The current planning application to residents have raised concerns fictional Maplins Holiday Camp. extend Creigiau Quarry is still on- about the state of Church Lane in Our next production is the musical going with Cardiff Council. It Pentyrch. It has been getting worse ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’ on probably won’t be decided until over a number of years with an 7-10 December 2016. This is a October 2016 when the Planning increase in the number of potholes Jukebox musical by playwright Bob Officers make a recommendation to and a deterioration of the verges. I Carlton with the plot based on the Planning Committee. have been working closely with the Shakespeare's ‘The Tempest’ and We urge all residents to take part in highways department and a large the 1956 science fiction film the campaign as together we can number of the potholes have been ‘Forbidden Planet’ (which itself drew still get the application rejected. repaired. its plot loosely from ‘The Tempest’), There are many issues, but However further work is required. An and sets it to a score of great pop importantly Cardiff Council are inspection of the lane has recently hits from the 1960s and 70s, such looking for passing places to be put been completed and a team will now as ‘Great Balls of Fire’ and many on Heol Pant Y Gored, and for be sent to the site to establish a more! It was billed as Shakespeare's Tarmac to fund the works before solution for the verge issues. The forgotten rock and roll masterpiece. quarrying can commence. Tarmac solution will probably involve the use Hilltop would welcome new are not accepting this. Please of concrete to strengthen the verges members. Anybody wishing to remember if the quarry re-opens we as well as other measures to become involved with the group can expect 146 lorry movements per address particular problem areas for should come along to our rehearsal day!! The roads are far too narrow. example under the motorway bridge. evenings on Thursdays or Sundays, Indeed, Cardiff have even refused to I will be pushing for the work to be 7.30pm, Pentyrch Village Hall put a white line down the middle of completed over the summer and will throughout the year (except August). this road saying that the road is too provide an update in the next Hilltop starts back in early narrow. Community Link. September 2016, starting with A second contentious issue is the School Lane auditions and rehearsals for ‘Return refusal to conduct a full Health Over the past 12 months I have to the Forbidden Planet’, so please Impact Statement despite this being been working closely with residents come along if you want to get officially requested. Although not in Gwaelod and the Highways involved with this production. mandatory, we feel it is vital with department in Cardiff council to Further information about the group such a big local impact. The reach a solution for the issues in and all our productions can be found assessment process involves School Lane. I'm pleased to inform at www.hilltoptheatre.co.uk, or join interviews with local residents who, everyone that work will begin this our e-mailing list by e-mailing us at Tarmac feel, would be overly summer to install a new footpath [email protected] negative to the planning application. providing a safe route to the School. Richard Jones. When might the Quarry Re-Open? In addition to this, work will also be Obviously we are still hopeful that carried out to improve the drainage Community Link the answer to this is never. on the road and remedy the current However, even if the planning appalling state of the road surface. application is granted, Tarmac Full details of the design will be 3 November 16. 9:00am probably won’t start quarrying for at available soon. least 3 years. This is because they Highways are still using the quarry at Miskin for The majority of the communication I . reserves, and won’t need Creigiau receive relates to the condition of e-mail:- [email protected] Quarry until that is exhausted. the roads in the ward. The state of The views expressed in the Miskin Quarry, has approximately 3 the highways in the whole City is of Community Link are not necessarily years left of reserves depending on concern and the teams in Cardiff those of the Community Council. demand of course. For now, we Council are working to resolve the remain focused on objecting to the issues. However we have to keep Cwlwm Bro application. letting them know as inspection m How You Can Help? ay happen just once a year. Many of you have already written to Therefore I would encourage people 3 Tachwedd 15 9:00am Cardiff Council with your views. If to report any issues with the roads you haven't then why not do it now? to the Council through C2C. The above issues are obviously very (Please also report these issues relevant but the important thing is to to the Community Council on 029 . make your point of view known. 20891417 so we too can persue e-bost:- [email protected] Write to : Mr Stuart Williams, Room these matters on your behalf ) 201, County Hall, Cardiff. Email : [email protected] County Cllr Gavin Hill-John Quoting Reference : 15/01953/MJR will hold his surgery at the If you have any questions, then Community Council Offices Golygydd Stuart Thomas Editor please contact me by email on 1 Penuel Road on th Argraffwyd Printer [email protected] Mon. 8 August 2016 Xpedient Print Services,Princess or by phoning 07508 850812 6.00p.m. – 8.00p.m. Way, Swansea. SA1 3LW 5 Pentyrch Horticultural, Cookery and Craft Show 116/01296/MNR JRS Homes Ltd 16/01061/MNR Mr & Mrs S. Ward, Saturday 3rd September 2016 applied for alterations to plot 8 to c/o Agent, applied for the Pentyrch Village Hall enlarge the footprint and change the construction of a new dwelling at Programmes for the show are now external appearance previously Plot 1, Holdings Lane, Capel available from various outlets in the approved under 14/02360/MNR, in Llanilltern. Still under consideration village including Cwtch therapy, relation to land at Cardiff Road, 16/00684/DCH Miss Katherine Valley Vets, Pentyrch Pharmacy, Creigiau. Still under consideration. Powell, 6 Llys Dyfodwg, Creigiau, P&R Hopkins and the Community 6/00462/DCH Mr R Board, 26/28 applied for a single storey rear Council Office in Penuel Road. Heol Gam, Pentyrch, applied for a Programmes are also available from two storey side extension with 16/01136/DCH Mr Stephens, Pugh’s Garden Village. Your FREE balcony to first floor. Permission Oaklands, Star Lane, Capel programme has all the details of the was granted on 26/4/2016. Llanilltern, applied for a single storey various classes which you can enter 16/00567/MNR Request for extension to the rear of the property. and when to bring your exhibits to observations from RCT CBC in This is still under consideration. the Village Hall on the day. There is relation to the proposal is for the 16/01318/MNR Mr S Axe, 13 NO CHARGE for exhibits, so bring erection of a single wind turbine and Penuel Road, Pentyrch, applied for as many as you like, remembering associated infrastructure on land to an alteration to Planning Permission that only one entry per class per the west of Rhiwfelin Fawr Farm, 15/00351/MNR, to reduce the size of exhibitor is allowed. Heol Sticil-y-Beddau, Llantrisant. the roof lantern on the conservatory THE SHOW WILL OPEN TO THE CCC decided on 9/5/2016 to raise to the rear elevation, and put non PUBLIC AT 2.30pm. no objection. obscured glass in all elevations of Admission is £1.00 (children free) 16/00640/DCH Mr Topping-Morris, the roof lantern, on land adjoining 13 Come along and be amazed at what Penny Lane, Penuel Road, Penuel Road, Pentyrch. This is still people have produced. Meet/make Pentyrch, applied is for the under consideration. friends and have a chat over a cup replacement of a conservatory roof 16/01332/MNR Mr G Waters, of tea. with a concrete tile lean-too roof to applied for the discharge of If you need any further information the existing conservatory. Conditions 5 (external materials), 8 or have any difficulty in obtaining a Permission granted on 31/5/2016. (drainage scheme) and 10 (site programme please phone Sue 16/01085/DCH Mr & Mrs Davies, enclosure) of planning permission Cragg 029 2089 0738. Waverton, Heol-y-Parc, Pentyrch, number 15/00079/MNR at 6 Glan-yr- applied for the demolition of an Afon, Main Road, Gwaelod-y-Garth. ADVERTISE IN existing two storey extension and This is still under consideration. COMMUNITY LINK garage and the construction of new Community Link is delivered to two storey extension and garage. 2800 homes in the area and is a This is still under consideration. valuable source of information. 15/01675/MNR The Acapella Adverts Award winning stylist Centre, Capel Horeb, Heol-Y- 6cm x 10cm £15 comes to Halo. Pentre, Pentyrch, applied (1) To 9 cm x 13 cm £30 build 4 x w.c's including a disabled Colour £60 toilet on ground floor. (2) To move Tel: 029 2089 1417 the recording studio to 1st floor. (3) Proposed two new openings from 15/02541/DCH Mr & Mrs Petts, 20 existing boiler room to proposed bar Penmaes, Pentyrch, applied for a area. (4) To form a new fire escape first floor side and rear extension from 1st level leading to external with Juliet balcony. Granted 15/2/16 concrete steps. (5) To form a new 15/03111/DCH Mr Wyn Dormer, opening from proposed recording Capel House, Heol St y Nyll, Capel studio to existing recording area. Llanilltern, applied to demolish an (1st floor) (6) Proposed two velux outbuilding with minor alterations roof lights (780 mm x 1400 mm). (7) construct new porch, double garage To install a pizza oven. (8) To create & drive with highways crossover. a new opening from the existing Permission granted 16/2/16. recording studio onto the meeting 15/02702/MNR Pentyrch Village area. Permission granted 17/3/16. Hall, Heol-Y-Bryn, Pentyrch, change 15/02935/MNR The Acapella from flat roof to a pitch roof over Centre, Heol-Y-Pentre, Pentyrch, foyer area. Granted on 25/2/2016 applied for the installation of a black 15/03074/DCH Mr Smith, 5 flue for internal pizza oven/ Bronllwyn, Pentyrch, applied for a installation of 2 x velux roof lights two storey side & single storey rear flush with existing roof. Permission extension & crossover widened. was granted on 16/2/2016. Permission granted on 16/2/2016 16/00249/DCH Dr Evans, Little 16/00092/DCH Mr Shefferd, 7 Mill, Tynant Rd, Creigiau, applied for Banc yr Afon, Gwaelod-y-Garth, the demolition/removal of existing applied for an extension to the rear single storey upvc conservatory and of existing house. Granted 15/3/16. replacement with new construction 16/00095/DCH Mr Jones, 25 Cefn comprising two storey structure and Penuel, Pentyrch, applied for a rear ancillary single storey wc/utility single storey extension. Permission room. Permission granted 17/3/16 was granted on 7/3/2016 6 ActionPhysio Physiotherapy Clinic Radyr Medical Centre, Radyr Claire Beeson MCSP AACP Chartered Physiotherapist Approved by all insurers including: BUPA - AXA/PPP - AVIVA Acupuncture available & Home Visits Appointments: contact 07809 766002 www.actionphysio.co.uk
Mrs Angela Ashley & Mrs Gill Rees at the presentation to the Creigiau Duke of Edinburgh group Big Boost for Creigiau DofE Creigiau Duke of Edinburgh is the only voluntary, self- funding DofE group in Cardiff. We have been very lucky to receive a generous donation of £1000. This was kindly organised by Angela Ashley from monies left over Open Garden at Gwaelod when the youth centre in Pentyrch Another successful event with the closed down some 5 years ago. The weather most definitely on our side. committee were keen to pass on the The sun shone, the birds tweeted money to a local youth group and and the plants unfurled their petals advertised for applications. We Paws on Patrol is an initiative asking ready for the constant stream of wrote to them telling of our group, you to help by being the eyes ears visitors to the garden of The Old the number who have successfully and nose of the community while Post Office in Gwaelod y Garth. completed their Duke of Edinburgh walking your dog in the Cardiff area. Over 160 visitors climbed the paths and our need for new equipment. As We hope you will play a pivotal part to enjoy the event. Plants were a result, we received a generous in our communities by patrolling the bought, refreshments savoured, the donation for which we are all very area's that we, the police, don't many different areas sat in and the grateful. The money was a huge always get to and that are surroundings appreciated. contribution towards new kit for sometimes hard to reach. New visitors mingled with returnees. Creigiau DofE for tents and trangias We may e-mail you on occasion to Questions asked and answers not for our expedition. keep an eye out for something or always given! (Plant names!!). The majority who take part in the someone specifically, but please feel Ideas taken and compliments given. Duke of Edinburgh award with free to report anything to either our All well worth the effort. Creigiau accomplish all three levels. 999 or 101 numbers accordingly Of course the event is a team effort It is a huge achievement and a should you spot something else that made up mainly from Gwaelod wonderful experience to complete you feel requires police involvement. residents but also includes our the Gold award. I was lucky to be If you know of others who would like regular volunteer and expert cook part of a group that achieved their to join our group then please get in from Exmoor and newbie from Gold in Norway. An amazing touch, we will be looking to increase Suffolk. This large and amazing opportunity. our group members at various future band of volunteers are the behind Our group would like to thank local events. the scene oil that ensures the Angela and the committee for the We will soon have a monthly e- smooth running of the whole donation. Also, a huge thank you to newsletter to let you know of any weekend. To them I’d like to publicly Rhian and Jan Horsey and their success stories or news we have say thank you – It would not be family for their continued dedication, and likewise please share any of possible without your generous help hours of volunteering and endless your good news stories with us. and energy. support. Without you, none of this For more information contact :- We managed to raise £1290 for the would be possible. Pawsonpatrolfairwater@south- various charities supported by the Alice Liney Creigiau Gold DofE 2015 wales.pnn.police.uk National Garden Scheme. 7 PENTYRCH NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH (PNW) DISTRACTION BURGLARIES WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP CHURCH ROAD By the time you read this you may There are positive signs that an age Users of this road will know of the already be aware of the recent old problem of poor communications constant dangers caused by the distraction burglary which occurred between South Wales Police and regular appearance of potholes, its in Pentyrch. It seems this mirrored a PNW is finally taking a big step in narrowness (made worse by similar event elsewhere in Cardiff the right direction. PNW is now overgrown hedges), blind bends, and took the form of someone receiving monthly crime reports and driving in the middle of the road and knocking at the door to apologise for have a regular Police attendance at speeding vehicles. There have been damage their child has caused with each of our monthly meetings where a number of accidents/collisions e.g. a catapult to the rear of the owners we can discuss events and the loss of door mirrors, caused by property. The owner was determine priorities for the next these problems. Horse riders and encouraged to go with the person to month. We are looking to progress cyclists who have an equal right to inspect the damage. Another person to speedy notification of incidents so use the road constantly face risk of then enters the property and steals we can quickly warn villagers of serious injury avoiding these what valuables they can. In this case what is happening. Everyone needs hazards. Both our County Cllr Gavin these thieves even been stole the to play their part in this link up so Hill-John and PNW are pressing the watch the elderly owner was please report incidents to 999 Council to take action to wearing. (urgent issues only), 101 and the permanently resolve these problems We have often publicised the need Community Council (who share the before a fatality occurs. In the to be extremely cautious over information with us). It is important meantime please recognise the dealing with cold callers. Buying to provide descriptions and vehicle dangers your vehicle poses and from such people, allowing them to registrations etc where applicable drive carefully. enter your home or leaving your otherwise there is not much that can door open/unlocked whilst you show be done by way of catching the VILLAGE WIDE MEETING them trees you want cut or perpetrator. PNW only needs to something else at the rear of your know the street and type of event to house is an open invitation to enable us to alert others but thieves. remember we are volunteers many DON’T BE THE NEXT VICTIM of whom work
FLYTIPPING SUMMER SUN AND ALL THAT PNW gratefully accepted an This is the time of year we all go in invitation to be a part of the twice search of some sun and relaxation. yearly Quarry Liaison Committee at Unfortunately some will return to find which representatives of both the their house, garage and/or shed has quarry and Community Council meet been burgled in their absence. If this to discuss issues relating to the has ever happened to you, you will quarry. PNW’s interest is stopping know how it feels to find your the constant and unsightly fly tipping treasured possessions gone. which occurs on the side of the A few simple, basic precautions can approach road off Pentyrch hill. We help avoid this trauma. Closing and have pressed representatives of locking all windows and doors is an CEMEX to clear and prevent future obvious but not total solution. occurrences by considering Securities lights inside (on timers) restricting access to the approach and outside are a good precaution. road and increased use of security Locking garden gates and sheds cameras. We will keep you informed with a decent padlock deters a of progress. In the meantime if you burglar who will go somewhere else see fly tipping happening then note where there are not these the vehicle details and report it precautions. A good alarm (kept in straight away. Please also let the good order to avoid false alarms Community Council know who will causing annoyance to neighbours) is pass the information on to us. helpful not to mention the benefits to the cost of home insurance. Only DOG FOULING/LITTER telling close friends and family of Although the majority of pet owners your intended absence minimises are responsible people who clear up the risk of it being broadcast. Letting after their pets, dog fouling is still a a neighbour park one of their cars ‘hot topic’. However a combination on your drive is a good deterrent. A of publicising the £75 fine and the decent wall safe for valuables is an increased reporting of offenders who excellent investment, easy to fix and allow their pets to foul our gardens, cheap compared to replacing them. pavements and public areas now Securing bikes with lockable anchor seems to be having an effect so points in a garage makes sense and come on you minority who still avoids tears from your children. haven’t got the message, save Finally if you are simply having a yourself a hefty fine and show some BBQ in the back garden don’t leave consideration for others and their windows and doors open/unlocked property. 8 A Lady of Influence to bring the thirty years of Readers of the Community Link will complaints and letters about the often have come across the by-line state of School Lane to an end. She Norma Procter. However few know did the background research and of just what difference Norma has interacted with CCC on behalf of the made to the community over nearly village, working with the groups that 30 years. A particular achievement had initiated the campaign and with as she is housebound through ill- Community Action. health As well as all her campaigning Norma and her husband Tom have works Norma has helped various lived in Gwaelod y Garth since children with reading issues at moving into Wood Cottage in 1987. school, and has written letters for When a leaflet through door residents who needed help. announced a proposed quarry Her works were officially recognised extension (that would effectively in the June 2011 Birthday Honours remove the top third of the Lesser when Norma was awarded an MBE Garth) a meeting was called by Dr “For services to the Environment Elin Jones that took place at Wood and to the community in Gwaelod Y Cottage. Norma offered to help and MP and Eurig Wyn, MEP all helped Garth, Cardiff.” Unfortunately ultimately was left to lead as no-one extensively. Norma got worldwide Norma could not attend the formal else had time. Another meeting was help in this campaign and organised ceremony at Buckingham Palace called in the Village Hall and a team three visits to the European due to ill health. Instead, Lord of volunteers was created. This was Parliament gaining success as Lieutenant of South Glamorgan, the start of Community Action discharges were disallowed. Peter Beck, made the presentation Over the next ten years, Norma and When she learned of the illegal to her at home the team worked endlessly to fight felling of the woodland adjacent to Strong support for Norma has been the proposals. Norma asked first the entrance of Gwaelod Norma an unsung hero - her husband Tom. Brynmor John and then Kim Howells once again took up the issue. She In 1991 Tom was elected as a to help. She approached Lord Prys took matters forward until the Community Councillor and he Davies to provide free legal support Ombudsman ruled in favour of the served 13 years on the Council. An and he kindly gave hours of legal village and the Environment Agency active councillor he was elected time to support the work apologised publicly to the village. chairman on 2 occasions as well as There were bi-weekly meetings at Subsequently, she has helped the serving on most of the councils Wood Cottage with the very active village oppose development of the committees. He made photographic and loyal team. Norma coordinated site on several occasions. copies of the postcard collection for the organisation of demonstrations, Norma researched the Lan Colliery the PCC files. Even then he was wrote endless letters, involved the disaster of 1875, pulling together dealing with the issue of the upgrade Queen Mother, etc. bits of information from disparate of School Lane of behalf of the It was a long-term campaign that sources to create a history of the village. When the Council needed a took almost twenty years. After mine, the social and historical issues representative on the Quarry Liaison committed and on-going work the of the village’s industrial past, and Committee Tom was the natural and achievements made were the special place this disaster has in willing choice. He continues to significant. the history of coal in Wales. attend the Quarry Liaison Deeper rather than extended With a small team, Norma bought a Committee meetings, now quarrying, memorial plaque for the Village representing Community Action as Hall—she also donated her dramatic he is no longer a Councillor. His Traffic removed from Heol Goch paintings of scenes of the disaster to interaction with the Quarry Manager to the new tunnel and the Village Hall, where they are led to the work CEMEX did on The preservation of both the currently displayed. She installing paths at the Lan Memorial. ancient beech woods and the old subsequently worked with CCC, Since retiring from the council Tom iron working caverns. CADW and GGAT to get the has also regularly attended Liaison Shortly after this success it was archaeological remains scheduled Meetings at GE (formerly learned there were proposals to (still a work in progress) and Amersham), continuing to represent install an asphalt plant at the quarry. preserved. This was the start of the Community Concern and residents, Aware of reports of the noxious creation of the memorial woodland. reporting back on the issues related fumes such a plant can emit Norma She organised a memorial held at to the storage of radioactive waste and the Community Action group the Lan last December, created an at the Forest Farm site, and successfully fought these proposals industrial history walk for CCC, and interacting with Dr Trevor Jones of which were then withdrawn. has created an online history blog Radyr. Following that Norma’s attention which draws together information Tom made the frames for Norma’s was drawn to the radioactive storage and contributors who are paintings at the PCC (in the and discharges of Tritium and enthusiastic about the heritage of museum and office) and the Village Carbon 14 from the Forest Farm site the village. Hall. of Amersham. She initiated In addition to her donation of There can be no doubt just how Community Concern. The fight, paintings to the Village Hall Norma much positive influence Norma involved groups across Wales, has also donated paintings to the and Tom have had particularly on persuaded world experts like Dr Community Council where they hold Gwaelod y Garth but in reality Alice Stewart and Dr Frank Barnaby pride of place at the Council offices. throughout our communities. to help - plus many others. The Last year, Norma joined the WI, All we can offer is a very heartfelt London Barrister, Hugo Charlton. Evergreens and School Eco Club at Thank you to them both. Wayne David, MEP, Kim Howells their request to help in their attempt Stuart Thomas
9 It’s been a busy few months for FOPSA since the last newsletter!! Our annual Easter Egg Hunt saw a change in venue to Maes-y-Sarn and was attended by over 100 children and their families. Children followed clues to find patterned eggs and I think that some may even have seen the Easter Bunny!! Thank you to everyone involved in helping us raise £285. The Village Bake off was next, on Bank Holiday Monday, and we were once again over whelmed by the number and quality of entries. A change in some categories saw some new adult competition and the result was a fantastic sum raised of £275. This is definitely turning into a popular event in our calendar. How lucky we were with the weather on the day of our Summer Fete!! After days of rain, our outdoor activities were threatened but, come Saturday morning, the Pentyrch clouds managed to hold off the rain for a very well supported community event. This year pony rides provided by the Smith’s ‘Rolo’ and Maggie’s Voice ‘Betty’ were very popular. The Nearly Wild Show was back, along with a double activity bouncy castle. Children of all ages enjoyed the many stalls and a chance to have photo fun with their friends in the spaced themed Photo Booth. Team Kings continue to be big supporters of FOPSA and very kindly ran the BBQ this year. A record amount of around £1,600 was raised. Thank you once again to the whole community who continue to support us in so many different ways.
10 WELSH NATIONAL OPERA SCHOOL TRIPS As part of the Wales Millennium In May our Year 2 pupils went to Centre’s Festival of Voice Castell Coch and Forest Fawr. They celebrations, four Welsh National listened to Aesop’s Fables and had Opera choristers visited on the 6th a lot of fun in the forest. Our Year 4 June to perform to our Key Stage 2 pupils went to ‘Mountain Ranch’ CREIGIAU OPEN GARDENS pupils. Their performance consisted Caerphilly to build shelters. On 16th We opened our School Eco Garden of pop-up ‘flash-mobs’. The idea of June, our Reception and Derbyn to the local community as part of the these is to introduce opera to a wide pupils spent a fun packed day at Creigiau Open Gardens Event. variety of audiences. It was a great ‘Parc Play’ in Cardiff. We had some Proceeds went to the Creigiau surprise for all the pupils! Many very tired pirates on the way back to Carnival Fund The garden looked thanks to the four W.N.O. choristers school! Many thanks to all the amazing and all visitors commented for giving our pupils such a parents who helped out on the trips. on its appearance. Thanks to memorable experience! everyone who came along to see the fantastic work our pupils had URDD CROSS COUNTRY GIRLS’ TAG RUGBY th th done in the garden.. On 7 May, 50 of our Key Stage 2 On 8 May, our Year 5 and 6 Girls’ pupils competed in the Urdd Cross Tag Rugby Team competed in the URDD EISTEDDFOD Country in Aberystwyth. They all ran Urdd Rugby Tournament held in On Monday and Tuesday during half excellently Here are the results: Aberystwyth. The nine girls excelled term pupils from school competed in Sophie 2nd Year 5 Girls themselves with their impressive ball the National Urdd Eisteddfod in Erin 3rd Year 5 Girls handling skills and enthusiasm. Flintshire. The Recorder Group, May 4th Year 5 Girls They narrowly missed out on a semi Iestyn Ellis (Brass solo) and Ruby Year 3 Girls Team 2nd -final place after their quarter final Terry (Recitation for Welsh learners Year 5 Girls Team 1st game went to extra time. Fantastic Year 5 & 6) all performed brilliantly. Year 5 Boys Team 2nd girls! Many thanks to everyone who The Recitation Group for Welsh Year 6 Girls Team 2nd came to support the team - a very Learners came first and Ffion Lewis TRANSITION DAY successful day in the sunshine! (Recitation for Welsh learners Year Class 6 pupils had a fantastic day in RNLI 3 & 4) came second. Casi and Nel Radyr Comprehensive School on Thomas won first prize for their the 15th June. They had a Science Thank you to the RNLI for visiting the Dosbarth Derbyn and the brilliant 3D art creation on the theme and IT day as part of their transition Reception Class ensuring that the ‘Belonging’. We are very proud of all programme (The ‘Bunsen Burner’ pupils understand the importance of the pupils who competed and is as mesmerising as ever!) ‘Water Safety at the Seaside’. represented the school so well. The On 12th May Dosbarth 6 pupils had staff who travelled with and who a fantastic day in Ysgol Plasmawr. taught the pupils were very proud of the various performances given. . Neighbourhood Police Team
PC Sam Willis PCSO Hywel Neighbourhood Beat Arkontopoulos Manager
PCSO Jess Southham PCSO Laura Moore 11 Pentyrch Open Gardens CANTORION Cantorion Creigiau's trip to Amsterdam was both successful and enjoyable. We joined two Dutch choirs and a German one for a friendship concert at Alphen, south of Amsterdam whilst our second performance was at a church in the centre of Amsterdam, involving different choirs from all over Europe. On our last evening, there was a splendid dinner for all choristers followed by impromptu entertainment and singing. Visits to art galleries, Anne Frank's house and clog-making. Canal trips completed a fantastic tour. The tea party and raffle at the home of Mair Roberts Pentyrch Open Gardens Baskets Troughs & Tubs 2016 money for Wow! Thank you all so much for the support you choir funds. Everyone is welcome at our next fund raising gave to Pentyrch Open Gardens. This year. Our income event, a quiz on Sept 23rd in Pentyrch. is up by 12%. The exact amount raised will be Recently, we sang in the Old Assizes Sessions Hall in announced at the AGM on 14th October. As before the Usk- raising funds for the National Eisteddfod at gardeners will decide what the money raised next year Abefgavenny. The following evening we were at St. will be for. Mark's Church, Gabalfa, in concert with the Victoria Welsh Male Choir from Australia, where we raised £715 towards the church roof. Both choirs decamped to the Mochyn Du for a singalong afterwards. At our The following Sunday after Open Gardens the latest concert, Pontyclun Bowls gardeners visited each other's gardens and Club, an enthusiastic audience saw enjoyed a lovely lunch at the Lewis Arms. Last us make £579 for Youth Bowls. year the money raised was for village Please come and support us in our improvements. This allowed us to plant the tubs forthcoming local events. and baskets around the village, and paid for the 24/7/16 Cheese & Wine & Musical Millennium Circle by the shops to be cleaned re evening at Pentyrch Rugby Club. -sanded and sealed. It was decided at last 8/10/16 Creigiau Golf Club- concert year's AGM that Monies raised this year are for Nicaraguan children's charity. 50% to Macmillan Cardiff and Vale Our new season starts on Sunday with the remainder for village Well done to the people of Pentyrch 11th September 7.30 pm. improvements. Thank you all. Over - as the Millennium Circle says (now If you like to sing- come and join us! the past 15 years we have raised in you can read it) Julia Winkler [email protected] excess of £59,000. Pentyrch Folk look after one another!
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Pentyrch Tennis Club’s Open Day held on 14th May as part of the ‘Great British Tennis Weekend’ Thank you to all who came and Pentyrch Art Group and many people also commented supported the club at our quiz night The members of the art group would on the social aspect of the day. We fundraiser on 6th May, an enjoyable like to thank all those ( over 300 are lucky to have such a beautiful, night was had by all! Our next quiz people) who came to our recent light hall in which to show our work night is planned for October - exact exhibition in May. It was very in. date to be confirmed online soon. successful, and we had visitors in We have had an interesting term, Our Open Day on 14th May was just the hall all day. We also had some working on a variety of subjects, as successful with many new faces lovely comments in our visitor's from street scenes to portraits. (both juniors and adults) turning up book , to quote a few: ' Stunning Several members recently attended to play and take advantage of the show, as usual. Great variety, use of a workshop in Abergavenny, this free coaching tasters that were on media and fresh ideas' ; 'Well worth was a thoroughly enjoyable day, offer. a visit, some great work' ; 'First visit, learning how to paint using different Summer 2016 Junior coaching: but definitely not my last!' There was media, such as acrylic inks and paint U8’s Fridays 4:30pm. a wonderful atmosphere in the hall, in powder form ( Brusho). Some of U12’s Sundays 10.00am. the results will undoubtedly appear Members and non-members are All welcome to come along and try at one of our future exhibitions! We welcome, prices start at £3 per before joining. still have our small, rolling exhibition junior. Visit www.pentyrchtennis.co.uk for at The King's Arms, and shall be Social tennis: more information on joining and any changing the paintings again in Ladies Tuesdays from 5.00pm. of the above. You can also follow us June. Our thanks again to Andy for Men’s Thursdays from 5.00pm on Twitter @PentyrchTennis, or, find allowing us exhibit there. Mixed Sundays from 11.00am. us on Facebook. Anne Peebles S G Tree Services
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The annual afternoon tea was held in the Village Hall on 15 June, to raise money for Velindre Hospital and the roof on the Villlage Hall. It was well attended by members of Pentyrch and Creigiau WI's, and a lot of friends. Ann and Dorothy the organisers would like to thank everyone for helping to raise approximately £400, for helping to prepare the hall and clearing away after. Pentyrch Badminton We are a group of enthusiastic women who play Badminton on Wednesday evening at 8 pm in Pentyrch Village Hall. We will be starting our Autumn session on 14th September and would welcome new players. If you are interested please contact Ann on 02920 891567
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1st Pentyrch Guides have had lots of fun this term in working towards the culture badge and we have been delighted to discover how rich in culture our local area is. We are so grateful that many in the local community have once again supported us in our ventures and exciting new experiences. Local historian and lifelong resident, Don Llewellyn, treated us to a hugely entertaining and interesting talk and slide-show; Deb Hunt opened the Pentyrch museum and library for us to explore as a group; Karen Williams treated us to an evening with Garth Farm's orphan lambs and Rev. Michael John gave us a fascinating tour of St Catwgs. We're extremely lucky to be based in Pentyrch with its rich history, opportunities and great sense of community. In April, our group celebrated its one year anniversary since reopening and the unit is now at full capacity with a waiting list. We're very fortunate to have three committed leaders but would always welcome more help. If you have a sense of adventure and are looking for a rewarding challenge, volunteering with our unit could be for you! You will enjoy different activities, have great fun and help girls to build their confidence and try something new at the same time. To register any interest, please send an email to [email protected] Sharon O'Leary, Unit Leader of 1st Pentyrch Guides
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40th Celebrations at Pentyrch Village Hall Welcome to Eric Priday the New Pentyrch were commissions, some Henry Cadwgan Jones Chair of Pentyrch Village Hall of which can still be purchased from Pentyrch 1931 — 2016 A commemorative event in the form committee members at a cost of £5. of a family picnic was held in April to The cost of repairing the village hall celebrate Pentyrch Village Hall’s 40th roof is considerably more expensive Anniversary. The Follis Room was than had been anticipated. The dedicated to the history of the hall Committee are therefore considering which included photographs of many alternative less costly measures to social gatherings including weddings effect a repair. and the Tuesday Luncheon Club. A new Street Dance class will start Events on the day included on Saturday mornings in September. children’s games, face painting, Events scheduled at the hall are martial arts display and live music 26 Oct. 2016 Quiz Night which were enjoyed by all who 26 Nov. 2016 Christmas Fair attended. Many thanks to everyone 13 Jan. 2017 Singalong film night who contributed their time and talent Suggestions of future fund raising to make the event a great success. events are always welcome. Tea towels with 1880 map of Mary Bate Secretary Garth Gardeners Pentyrch W I We have had a great year so far with increasing membership after new people enjoyed their taster Eira and Vaughan would like to meetings. thank relatives and friends for their June saw some of our members kind messages of sympathy and modelling clothes from a well know support during their sad loss of ladies clothes shop in Cardiff and in Henry on the 24th May 2016. We July we will enjoy our Theme have been overwhelmed by the Athelhampton House & Gardens Evening with a fish and chip supper tremendous amount of cards, We completed our 2015/16 season followed by Country Dancing. flowers and messages received. with our AGM and Social in May, it We are in the process of putting We would like to thank W.H Preene was a very convivial occasion. We together the programme for 2017. & Son for their dignity and help now have a membership of 160 Members are asked to submit ideas shown to us and the Reverend people. The chairman reminded us for future speakers. Michael John and John Binny for the about the superb speakers we have We do not meet in August. In sincere and caring service at St. listened to on subjects as diverse as September our speaker Pip Hill - Catwgs Church. plants and planting techniques, John who's talk is , "There's no A special Thank you to Anne Chelsea show garden construction Glamour in Floristry Except the End Thomas, the organist, Henry would and biodiversity. Result. have enjoyed the wonderful singing. The trips programme has been very All are very welcome to attend our Also to Mr Don Llewellyn who gave popular. Our well attended outing to meetings at 7.30 Pentyrch Village a magnificent eulogy to “Butch”. Aberglasney in May re-united us Hall first Wednesday of the month. We would also like to thank Hywel with the head gardener Joseph Atkin Judith Smith Wigley and staff at Acapela, who spoke to us last October. Pentyrch for the superb buffet which Our first two-night tour of six Dorset Friday 16th September. Do come they prepared for everyone after the gardens took place 8-10th June. The and join us. At £10 per annum it is funeral service. gardens were varied in style and amazingly good value for a club that Finally, a big thank you to Mr Jason size and all were well worth the visit. is both informative and social. Ward for bringing his 1966 Vanden We ate enormous amounts of cake We meet at Pentyrch Village Hall Plas Princess Hearse all the way and scones, and enjoyed good and all are welcome, both gardeners from Holywell, North Wales and to company. All went seamlessly to and those who enjoy other people’s the members of the South Wales plan, thanks to all who organised gardens. For more information, Classic Car Club for attending with and all who came. We are now please ring Bill Rodd on 029 2089 their classic cars. Henry would have thinking about next year’s away trip. 1584 or visit our web site at https:// been so proud. Thank you to We have an exciting programme for garthgardeners.wordpress.com/ everyone who attended the funeral. next season, the first meeting is on Denise James “Goodnight, God Bless, Butch”.
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