Wolfscastle in Bloom

The Wolfwhistle Vol 2. Issue 33 June 2018 Serving the communities of Treffgarne. Wolfscastle, St Dogwells, Sealyham and Welsh Hook Papur Bro i Casblaidd, Trefgarn a Llantydewi _________________________________________ see not only cleaner and greener Call the police if you environments, but also reductions in crime witness acts of vandalism and anti-social behaviour, renewed It has been noted that there have been a economic activity and increased pride of number of acts of vandalism in place. Wolfscastle recently, when private Over recent months, a group of property has been vandalised. Wolfscastle Village Residents have been These incidents have been reported to meeting in the Chapel Vestry in order to the Police. make arrangements for this year’s Wales But if there are any witnesses to further and Britain in Bloom Competitions. Many acts of vandalism, no matter how trivial, ideas have been put forward, in the hope please don’t hesitate to call Dyfed Powys that we can see these come to fruition over Police on 101, to report these incidents. the next few months. Two of the ideas were to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I, which will be seen at the School and the Wolfscastle in bloom: creation of flower displays to commemorate the centenary of the Time to get tidying Suffrogette Movement when Women in Britain over the age of 30, meeting certain and trimming! property qualifications, were given the right to vote in 1918. Organised by the Royal Horticultural In the initial meeting the Rev Geoffrey Society (RHS), Britain in Bloom is one of Eynon, explained that Wolfscastle have Europe’s largest horticultural campaigns, been nominated by Wales in Bloom to involving over a thousand communities represent Wales in light of the each year and creating lasting achievements of recent years. Being one of improvements to local environments for ten finalists identifies the village as one of the benefit of residents, workers and the best cared for communities in the visitors. Village Category in the UK. it also gives The RHS became the organising body us an opportunity to promote our village for Britain in Bloom in 2001. The charity, and our work. along with the 16 “in Bloom” Regions and Mr John Woods, the Vice Chairman and Nations, has introduced a number of Wales in Bloom judge will visit the village developments. on Tuesday morning, 3 July, when he will The ongoing popularity of Britain in be accompanied around the village by Bloom can be understood through the real representatives of the Wolfscastle in and lasting benefits that the campaign Bloom group. provides. Research shows that participants The appointed judges for Britain in Bloom, Once again can we appeal to all the Ian Beany and Denise James will be in the residents to ensure that the Village is village on Wednesday morning, 8 Aug. looking at its best with hedges trimmed, There is a strict timetable that we’ve got weeds removed, all litter is picked and to adhere to – they’ll walk part of the unsightly waste is removed? village, they’ll be driven to other parts, and If you are able to offer any help during on the way round they’ll stop to meet the weeks leading up to and beyond some of the volunteers who have spent judging days to ensure that the troughs and hours painting, cleaning, planting and planters are well watered and weed free, preparing for the special day. then please get in touch with Geoff (01437 At the end of the tour an opportunity will 741335), so that we can include you in the be had to meet the residents at a reception rota. at the School when it hoped that the whole Further details will be distributed community will turn out to meet the throughout the village during the next few judges. weeks. The RHS Britain in Bloom UK Finals brings together the highest achievers from all of the 16 regions and nations participating in the campaign and, as a result, the expectations are high and the judging is rigorous. The campaign concentrates on three core areas: Horticultural Achievement Environmental Responsibility Community Participation. Put simply, the judges will be looking for the best and they will be seeing the best Youth group’s excellent litter pick from the other regions/nations that are in On Sunday 3 June, the Wolfscastle in the same category as Wolfscastle. Bloom Youth group did a litter pick around the village with Councillor - the entire tour route is subject to Michelle Bateman, and other volunteers. judging; that means what the They collected many bags of rubbish judges see on the way from one from the hedges and verges. feature stop to another, as well as Thanks to Pembrokeshire County what they see at all the stops. Council and Hayscastle Environmental - the judges will expect that our Society for lending them litter picking campaign has considered our entire equipment. community and not just around the open spaces , car park, school etc. and that, where there are “problem” Opening of Penybont areas (e.g. vacant premises/plots, Chapel Vestry eyesores etc.), you have plans in On a glorious Saturday afternoon at the place to address these. end of April, a large crowd turned out to witness the reopening of Penybont Chapel the judges will also be looking for Vestry after a complete refurbishment of our campaign activities to benefit the building. our community not just for today In 1936 it was the decision of the Church but for the long term. Members at Penybont, Wolfscastle to build a much needed Vestry. Two cottages safety, so there were some things that were converted into flats, with the addition couldn’t be avoided, some things that we of a smaller dwelling, the Vestry was built weren’t happy with, but they had to be above these converted flats. done. They were issues beyond our Through the great effort of the Minister control. and Members, Ford Chapel had one of the “So here we are today, celebrating the finest Vestries in the county, which was achievement of Penybont once again. And the centre of activity in the community, the work has been done, because the where many events have been held, not people of Penybont love this place. We’ve only by the Church, but also by had fun, and lots of laughs, that’s what has organisations from within the community. made this project so enjoyable for the Eighty years since the original Vestry people.” was built, the Minister and Members once During the afternoon, there are a few again have been meeting in order to hundred photographs on display on the discuss ways forward to develop the screen in the chapel, of some of the work Vestry into a meeting place that will meet that has been done in the Vestry. the requirements of the various Acts that The official reopening of the Vestry was are in being. We are pleased to say that the carried out by Mrs Margaret Edwards, the work is now finished. daughter of the late Mr John Humphreys, The Vestry once again has become the the Main Contractor, was invited to centre of activity not only for the Church, officially cut the ribbon and open the door, but for the whole community. before the large crowd entered the Vestry The work of building the original Vestry, and enjoyed a scrumptious tea, served by was carried out by Mr John Humphreys, the members of the Chapel Letterston. His team of workers’ names Two enjoyable items were sung by some were recorded on two pieces of timber of the children of the Sunday School, and which were found in the ceiling of the flowers were presented to Mrs Edwards by property below, and on display for all to Ruby and Griff, two of the scholars. see. In his remarks, the Minister, Revd Geoffrey Eynon said “It would have been Festival Week beckons impossible for a lot of the work to be done Wolfscastle Festival Week this year is without the professionals, and I would like from 25 June to 1 July The week is almost upon us and with so to thank them today, for the work that they much planned, we’re really looking have done. forward to seeing as many of you there as “But of course a vast amount of possible. voluntary work has also been carried out, from dismantling, demolishing, providing machinery, digging, mixing, cleaning, The week’s events are as follows: Monday Primary school’s five a side painting and the list can go on. I know that football competition the voluntary work that has been done here River field 6 pm has saved literally thousands of pounds. I Tuesday Village games would like to thank the volunteers, without River field 6:30 pm naming anyone, for your commitment, and Wednesday Car treasure hunt dedication to the work, and your Starting at the Vestry generosity in time and kind.” from 6 pm The refurbishment hadn’t all been Thursday Quiz night straight forward, there were a few issues as Allt-yr Afon 8 pm the work progressed. We are living in the Friday Open gardens days of rules and regulations, health and Treffgarne Hall 6 pm Saturday Festival fun day anyone who is able to help please get in River field 2 pm touch with Elfeira Harries on Tel. 741131 Sunday Cymanfa Ganu Pen-y-Bont 7 pm Wolfscastle’s Got Talent – It’s always a pleasure to see so many Have you got what it takes? people coming together and enjoying This September we’re showcasing the very themselves, let’s hope this good weather best of our community’s talents as we host will continue for the whole week.

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