PENTYRCH VILLAGE HALL Flying the Flag
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Green Gwanwyn/Spring 2009 Rhif No. 75. GwaGnwaeyanf S Wpriinnteg 20r 20090 7 RhRif h ifN oNo. 7571 PENTYRCH VILLAGE HALL Flying the Flag It was an exciting start to 2009, with the news that Barbara Rodd, President of Pentyrch Village Hall (PVH), had been A Dragon to be proud of.... and it has nothing to do with the awarded an MBE in the New Years Honours List. Since rugby! moving to Pentyrch in 1976, Barbara has been involved with This spankingnew Welsh Flag flying over Georgetown was various village groups and activities and the award recognises recently given to Arthur Welsby for being a welcoming her commitment to the life of the community. Barbara is neighbour. It replaces magnificently Arthur's flag that we organising a “Thank You” party at the hall on 23 May 2009 – have watched until the wind whipped it to shreds. This time, to which she welcomes anyone who has been involved with the knots are done by a Master, so it should be flying above PVH over the years. Georgetown for years. So, even if we don't win the rugby, Over the last few months, there have been further we can fly the flag! Thanks to Arthur and everyone involved improvements to the toilets and the carpark. On the current “to in this landmark. do” list are a new heating system; new kitchen floor, and Tom Procter replacement of the hall chairs (nearly 200 of them!). Future fundraising events include a sponsored walk on 5 April; a www.pentyrch.cc Clothes Exchange on 1 May and the Summer Quiz on 5 June. The PVH committee is very grateful for the continuing support Gallwch ddarllen You can read of the numerous groups who use the hall. Special thanks are Cwlwm Bro mewn lliw a Community Link in colour due to Carol and Stewart Saint, who arranged the fantastic chael gwybodaeth am yr and receive information Night at the Opera concert in January. The evening was a sell ardal a’r Cyngor ar ein about the area and the out and raised substantial funds for the hall. Also to Pentyrch gwefan Council on our website. WI, who organised the very successful barn dance in February – raising over £500 for PVH funds, and to Pentyrch Horticultural Society, which recently made a generous name is entered in the monthly draw to win prizes of £40, contribution of £100. We welcome any ideas for, and help with, £20 or £15). fundraising events to maintain the hall as an attractive centre For further information about the above or about any of the for community activities. Hall’s activities, please phone Eric on 2089 1493 or Tessa on If you do your online shopping through 2089 0467, email [email protected] or see www.PentyrchVillageHallShop.com, you will find links to our new pages on the village website – visit most of the major retailers on the site. Each purchase you www.pentyrch.org.uk and follow the link. make results in a donation to hall funds at no extra cost to you. Eric Priday, Chairman And/or join the hall’s “200 Club” (for just £12 per year, your Tessa Hartog, Secretary Painting of Shops PENTYRCH CRICKET CLUB Precinct WELSH JUNIOR CHAMPIONS Would you convey my appreciation and thanks to Nigel Jefferies and his Community Team for their efforts in removing the Graffiti and then painting in the shops area of Pentyrch. Well done. Please convey this thanks and message to all who participated and everyone else in the Probation Service who should be aware of the help which Nigel and his team gave. Kind regards. Mike Jones Community Councillor Pentyrch Clothes sale LADIES! Bring your Junior cricket at Pentyrch continues to unwanted clothes to thrive. The highlight of the 2008 season Pentyrch Village Hall on was the Under 13 Gold team becoming Cardiff Ramblers Friday 1st May at 7 p.m. the MCC Spirit of Cricket Welsh Champions, beating Mumbles in a The Cardiff Branch of the Ramblers thrilling final. Connor Brown and Scott Association have arranged for two of The garments will be sold Matthews were the pick of the bowlers their Thursday evening summer on a commission basis of on the day, with Matthew Edwards and walks to start from Creigiau Recreation 50% for Pentyrch Village Sean Cooper top scoring in the winning Field. The first walk on the 23rd July Hall fund raising. chase. will be to Cross Inn via Groes Faen with The junior section had a great year a return via the Caesar's Arms. The For further information over all, with eight juniors winning second, on the 13th August, will be towards Pentyrch returning via Tyn y contact: Welsh Caps presented by Matthew Maynard in an awards ceremony at the Coed Woods. Both walks will Jeanette Troughton on Swalec Stadium. They were Jordan commence at 7.00pm and be approx 4 20899331 or Bowen, Connor Brown, Harriet Coates, miles. Nonmembers of the Ramblers Kathy Farrance on Lewis Coates, Greg Holmes, Ella Association are more than welcome 20892235 Jackson, Scott Matthews, and Todd to take part in the walks. For more Wilcox. The club has high hopes of information please contact Peter Gifford further Welsh representation in the tel. 029 20890168. coming season, with several juniors In addition to Thursday evening having a good chance of progressing summer walks, the Cardiff Branch also from regional to national representation. hold walks on Wednesdays, Saturdays For information, the junior registration and Sundays throughout the year. night will be on Thursday 16 th April These range from 3 to 13 miles, easy to Your local dog walker between 6.00 p.m and 7.30 p.m at the strenuous. More information can be Rugby Club. obtained from Gwyn Lewis tel. nos. Cardiff Dog Walking The coming season is also a crucial 02920902633 / 07910595265 or the and Pet Care Services one for the senior club, with the first Ramblers Association at team needing to do well to gain www. ramblers.org.uk. Any comments please contact me. Siwan McAdams promotion into the new pan East and West Wales league, the new South Peter Gifford Wales Cricket Premiership, which is 8 Parc y fro, Creigiau, Cardiff Based in Gwaelod‐y‐Garth proposed for the 2010 season. CF15 9SA Mob: 07792 262512 Whether it be the juniors or seniors, Tel: 029 20810902 any support will be welcome. Tony Cottey, the former Glamorgan Northants. Remember the names that [email protected] cricketer, will be principal guest speaker graced the ground that day – Viv at the club’s Annual Dinner at the Richards, Allan Lamb, Curtly Ambrose Swalec Stadium on Friday 1 st May. www.freewebs.com/ and, of course, our very own Matthew Tony will be regaling us with memories Maynard. If anyone fancies coming cardiffdogwalker from that great day in May 1993 when along, contact Alan Siddall on 02920 the club hosted the Sunday League 891749. Eich cerddwr cwn lleol match between Glamorgan and 2 CREIGIAU Line Dancing Plant Donations Would you like to CARNIVAL 2009 Do you fancy doing exercises with a donate plants to difference, how about Line Dancing? the The 2008 Carnival was once again a We meet on Mondays at 1.45 to 3.45pm great success, fantastically supported by at Creigiau Parish Hall and on Pentyrch Plant Sale? the local community who turned out in Wednesdays at Morganstown Hall large numbers. Financially, an amount 10am to 12.15. We don't dress up in We welcome all of some £6100 was raised! As ever, this cowboy hats or boots, just wear ordinary plant dropoffs has been divided between Creigiau 23 clothes. We have a break with tea, and C.R.A.M.C. Don’t forget that this coffee or cold drinks and biscuits, a Friday 15 th May money is used locally in the village for good chat and lots of fun. Don't worry 7.00pm – 8.00pm the upkeep and development of sports if you are a beginner, Caryl gives a and recreation facilities, and to help our demonstration so we know what we are Thank you! clubs, associations and other village doing as we all need a reminder and it is www.pentyrchopengardens. groups. A big thanks to all who spend easy to pick up, and we don't worry co.uk their money, support and help organise about mistakes as we all make them the Carnival, it’s a big team effort and some time or other. Please Bring Your Unwanted very much appreciated. If there is enough interest Caryl will Pots Back For Recycling! The theme for the 2009 Carnival is do a beginners class before the start. A “GOODIES AND BADDIES”. We look warm welcome awaits you from We welcome all sizes, forward to again seeing some original Monday 4th May or Wednesday 6th shapes and forms! and spectacular fancy dress and floats, May. For more information please ring and to everyone challenging the Caryl on 20711596 reigning float champions in “The You can drop them off Terrace”. when convenient at The Carnival 2009 dates for your and handy to keep in the drawer for 6 Cefn Bychan diary are: essential local contacts and services. If Fun Run: Saturday 20th June you have advertised in the past, we will Thank you! King and Queen Disco: Monday 22nd automatically write to you again this www.pentyrchopengardens. June year, if you haven’t advertised before, co.uk Carnival: Saturday 27th June but wish to do so, email me at One of the ways in which money is [email protected] raised is through the production of the Finally, if you want to help as a carnival programme, which also acts as member of the Carnival Committee, or the holder’s ticket to the Recreation in other ways, please do get in touch.