Miri Mai Edition Issue 27 May 2015 MIRI MAI Please join us to celebrate the opening of Cemaes Heritage Centre á Pirates fancy dress competition á See swashbuckling pirates meet the ‘Hearts of Oak’ á Music, food and drink á RNLI fundraising stalls á Free admission Cemaes Heritage Centre was officially re-opened on Thursday, 30th April 2015. The centre will feature brand new exhibition boards — detailing the history of Llanbadrig from the stone age, through the age of the princes right through to the industrial revolution when Cemaes became a thriving harbour village. A new café — Caffi Lesley — will open on the same day offering a selection of home made meals and cakes. Cemaes Voice Cemaes Voice Sponsored by New heritage exhibition Editorial Twrcelyn Ward New Chapter Whether it’s old age or not, this year seems to be flying past. The Easter holidays over and the weather has been kind. Glad By the time this issue of to see the village filled with visitors, several who come to Cemaes Voice reaches you, visit our special village annually. Very disappointed that the Cemaes Heritage Centre beach toilets are still not ready, I hasten to add that this is will have reopened on 30th not the Community Council’s fault. April. The centre will fea- ture brand new exhibition boards, detailing the history of The environmental improvements by the harbour are ongoing Llanbadrig from the stone age, through the age of the princ- and will soon be completed, I would like to thank the es through to the industrial revolution when Cemaes became a contractors for the high standard of work and look forward thriving harbour village. A new café opening on the same day to being able to sit in comfort to enjoy the views. I also un- offering home made meals and cakes. derstand that the work on the far car park will commence shortly, a substantial amount of money has been allocated for Miri Mai this work. To celebrate the opening of the newly refurbished heritage centre there will be a community event taking place on Thank you again to the Cemaes Branch of the Coastguards Saturday 2nd May. This will begin at 11am at Cemaes Harbour who were very brave in answering a call to deal with a bomb at with a re-enactment of pirates sailing into Cemaes Bay. There Porth Dafarch!! will be an opportunity to get involved face painting activities and pirate fancy dress. Hopefully the weather will be sunny. School crossing: After a lot of discussions, arrangements are And this will be the perfect opportunity for everyone to see in place to re-open the sub-way under the main road for the the new centre and what it has to offer. safety of the children, although I am not totally happy that Arwel no crossing will be done, at this stage, however I can assure Cemaes Heritage Centre Marketing Officer you that I shall continue to fight for a crossing. There is a E-mail: [email protected] | 01407 710004 substantial amount of work to be carried out – painting and re -lighting etc. and will be opened and locked on a daily basis by the school caretaker. I would like to thank both Rhun ap I www.cemaes-bay.co.uk orwerth A.M. and Albert Owen M.P. for all their assistance. A meeting was held between the Community Council and the National Grid in relation to the new Pylon route across the Island. There was great concern with their decision to erect the line above ground rather than under sea cable as has been done in Hunterston, Scotland. I must remind you that the plans for the renewal of the Rhyd y Groes Windfarm are now available at the Library. It is important that you all take advantage of the opportunity to voice your opinions. Councillor Will Hughes Arfon Backhouse Painting and Decorating Textured Ceilings and Covings 30 years experience Free estimates All insurance work undertaken (fire, water damage etc) TEL: 01407 710662 MOB: 07901 904530 Llanbadrig Community Council News Meeting Summary January 2014 Meeting Summary February 2014 The meeting was held on Monday January 19th, nine members The meeting was held on Monday February 16th eight were present along with one County Councillor. Mr Dewi members were present along with two County Councillors. MS Williams of the County Council’s Property Department was Lisa Thomas, representing the Wylfa Sports and Social Club welcomed and thanked for attending the meeting to discuss was welcomed and thanked for attending to discuss the Club’s potential options regarding the village toilets. concerns for the future. Members took advantage of the opportunity to discuss Ms Thomas gave a brief report on the current situation, and issues with Mr Williams, and concerns were raised with the uncertainty surrounding the future of the club. It was regard to child safety and the lack of a crossing by the agreed that the council write to support the club as it is an school. important community facility. A report was given by the Finance Committee and the Following the last meeting, the street toilets have now been budget for 2015/16 was agreed. The precept was also opened by the Community Council. agreed will all members unanimously supporting the Finance Committee’s recommendations. The Financial Regulations A report was given by the Finance Committee and an update were updated and adopted. given on the Beach Café and the Tregele Play Area. One planning application was discussed and members were One planning application was discussed and members were informed of three decisions. informed of two decisions. A number of correspondence items were brought to the Following health and safety concerns, it was agreed to attention of those present. complete the work to the footpaths at Bonc y Môr as soon as possible. There was strong objection to Welsh Water’s proposal to reduce sewerage treatment during the winter months. Con- A number of correspondence items were brought to the cerns were noted in order to respond. attention of those present. It was confirmed that it was in principle, and based on the Representatives from the National Grid will be present at information presented at the meeting that the Council were the next Council meeting. supportive of Cynefin Group project. Having seen more de- tailed plans, residents’ and members’ concerns were noted. The meeting closed at 9.30pm. Those present were given an update on the latest developments at the Cemaes play area. Should anyone wish to view the full Council Minutes, a copy is available at the Library during opening hours, or It was understood that there was some uncertainty by contacting the Clerk to make an appointment to see regarding the future of the Wylfa Sports and Social Club. them. It was agreed to discuss the matter again should the need arise. The National Grid’s decision to erect pylons across the island was noted and it was agreed to invite a representative to attend a meeting to discuss in more detail. Cemaes Historical Society 2014/15 Programme The following presentations are planned for May and June: Friday 8 May Undersea Anglesey by Michael Roberts 7.30pm Bangor University School of Oceanography Friday 5 June Cemaes Foreshore Court Case 7.30pm Robin Grove White Friday 3 July Richard Williams 'Twm Titanic' Community News Clwb Padrig Pensioners Club Clwb Padrig Holiday Club On Tuesday, 10 March we celebrated our Annual St David’s On Sunday 17 May twenty-two members of the Holiday Club Day event. This year we had a wonderful afternoon of will be setting off for the annual summer holiday, this time music, a nice talk and lovely afternoon tea. We had the to Ennis and Limerick in Ireland. This will be the first time pleasure of Andrew Steeples who came along and sang many we have chosen a holiday in Ireland and we are looking songs from the shows. This was followed by a talk about forward to it very much. There will be a report about David a Man of God by Keith Lewis which was most everything in the next issue plus many photographs. interesting. Andrew promised to come along again near to Christmas to give us another lovely afternoon, and we look If you are interested in joining our group on these holidays, forward to that. Our St David’s Day concluded with such please contact Barbara Kinsella on 01407 710436. Our next lovely homemade food provided by our members. planned holiday will be a turkey and tinsel trip probably in late November or early December. We need to book very On 14 April our scheduled talk had to be cancelled due to early for these holidays, so if you are interested, please get illness, and David and Jo Owen are kindly coming along to in touch as soon as possible. give a talk and presentation on Patagonia Welsh, which should be very interesting indeed, especially to those local people who have connections there. RNLI Cemaes Fundraising Branch Cemaes Ladies Group Spring Bank Holiday Our scheduled talk for Tuesday, 24 February, ‘Safety in the Unfortunately, the Cestyll Gardens will not be open for our Home’ by Alison Williams our Police Community Support usual three-day event over the Spring Bank Holiday this Officer had to be abandoned as the speaker failed to arrive. year. However, we plan to be present on the harbour with Fortunately Eirlys Mason, one of our members stepped into various stalls, including souvenirs, raffles, bric-a-brac and the breach and gave us a very detailed and interesting tombola on the three days, namely Saturday, Sunday and account of the history of Cestyll Gardens.