The Bronington Bugle Autumn 2010 Issue 1
WHO ARE BRONINGTON COMMUNITY GROUP?
We are a not-for-profit group set up in early 2010 with the aim of producing a quarterly newsletter for the area. We will also do at-cost printing of leaflets and posters for local groups and businesses. If you think we could help you, please contact Simon or Sarah on 01948 780 688.
BRONINGTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Bronington Community Group is to be congratulated on producing this newsletter and the Community Council are pleased to have supported the venture from the outset. It is hoped that quarterly newsletters will help to keep residents aware of current issues affecting the community, as well as providing information about events and activities which may be of interest.
You may be interested to know that the Community Council has recently, after prolonged consideration, decided to apply to Wrexham County Borough Council to take over the ownership and maintenance of the Maes Llwyn play area in Bronington. This is the only play area within the Community Council boundary and has suffered from problems with wet ground for several years. Wrexham County Borough Council has a tiny budget for the maintenance of all play areas in the county and no budget at all for improvements. Subject to approval by Wrexham County Borough Council, the Community Council are to apply for grant funding which will be used to hopefully resolve the drainage problem and also to improve the appearance and facilities on the site. It is hoped that the play area will become a pleasure to visit, for young and old alike. Watch this space!
If you wish to raise any general matters affecting the community please give these, preferably in writing, to your local councillor or to the Clerk.
Christine Henderson (Chairperson)
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THE HEALTHY YOUTH SCHEME
In March 2010, the Rural Youth Project changed into the Healthy Youth Scheme, adapting the Healthy Schools ethos into youth clubs. We run clubs within Overton, Bangor on Dee and Bettisfield for ages 11–18. Bronington and Bettisfield Youth Club runs every Wednesday in Bettisfield Village Hall, we also pick up young people at Bronington outside the shop at 6:00pm and return at 8:45pm. We have fantastic support from the community and parents, and the young people are hoping to plan a community event in the near future to thank the communities. We run healthy eating sessions and education sessions, the young people plan programmes with the underlying healthy ethos. Recently two young people from the club have been elected onto the Senedd Yr Ifanc (Youth Parliament), to represent young people in the rural area. We always welcome new members and so, if you would like to attend please meet us at the shop one Wednesday!
The Healthy Youth Scheme: Rebecca Gilpin, Alex Drury and Rod Evans
BRONINGTON VILLAGE MOBILE MAINTENANCE STORES Old Hall, Bronington School Lane, Bronington 01948 780 588 01948 780 405 ESTABLISHED 21 years Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 7–7 For all your servicing and repairs Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 7–7.30 Sunday 7–4 Call now for a free anti-freeze
For all your everyday essentials! check for winter 1st HANMER SCOUT GROUP
If you would like your son or daughter to be involved in activities other than TV, computers, Wii, mobile phone games, X-Box etc., then why not join us on a Monday night 7:00–8:30pm at the Scout Headquarters, in Horsemans Green.
If your child is aged 7½ to 10½ we would be delighted for them to join us at Cubs. Please contact Pete on 01948 780 495.
If your child is aged from 10½ upwards, we would be delighted for them to join us at Scouts. For further information contact Paul on 07798 712974.
“Come Along, Meet Other People, Learn New Skills, Activities and Games”
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BRONINGTON VAP SCHOOL
13th October, 'Bags to School' invitation for anyone to bring unwanted goods to school for 9.00am.
Christmas plays and concerts will take place during the week of 6th to 10th December.
RD Property Services
General maintenance internal/external Total bathroom refurbishment Flooring, decking and joinery Tiling Plumbing and electrical Design service and tips available No job too small ~ no job too big
Friendly, local, reliable tradesman For your FREE quotation phone Ray: Lawn mower servicing and repairs also Home (after hours): 01948 780 131 undertaken Mobile: 07746 964 075 BRONINGTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Hopefully you will have heard of Bronington Friendship Club. It was formed in 1977 by the late Reg Thomas in memory of his wife to give people over 65 years old, widows and widowers living in the Bronington parish, the opportunity to meet friends and enjoy social gatherings and outings. The small committee has arranged a Christmas party every year since. Fundraising activities help to subsidise a Summer Outing and other trips.
Next event is a Rummage Sale on 23rd October at The Senior Citizens Club, Pearl Yard, Whitchurch at 2:00pm
AGM: 18th November at Green Dragon Farm, 7:30pm
Christmas Party: 11th December at Welshampton Village Hall, 12:30pm for 1:00pm
Coffee Morning: 11th March 2011 at Whitchurch Civic Centre, 9:30am
If you are eligible and you have not yet been invited to any events, may I apologise. If you would like to join us please contact Mildred Watson on 780 252 or Gerald Davies on 780 296.
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P.G. MULLOCK BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTD PRIVATE & COMMERCIAL BUILDERS SPECIALISTS IN: MILL LANE TRACTORS
RENOVATIONS CHIMNEY WORKS EXTENSIONS STAIRS BRONINGTON
MAINTENANCE PATIOS AND PAVING OAK ORANGERIES PORCHES NEW BUILDS ALL JOINERY PURPOSES Tel: 01948 780 468 BRICK & BLOCKWORK BARN CONVERSIONS
For all enquiries please call: 01948 780106 Vat No: 310 458 491 or email: [email protected] www.pgmullockbuildingcontractors.co.uk
RECIPE – SLOE GIN
As summer smoulders into autumn and the fruits begin to ripen in the hedgerows thoughts naturally turn to the colder winter months ahead and the restorative, warming properties of a glass of Sloe Gin. The hedgerows around Bronington are abundant with the blossom of the Blackthorn in April, boding well for a good Sloe crop in October. To make your own winter warmer you will need:
1 lb of Sloes 1 lb of granulated sugar 1 75 cl bottle of gin
Pick and wash the Sloes then freeze for at least 24 hours to mimic the effects of frost, and to remove the need to prick the fruit. Defrost the Sloes and place in a large clip-top glass jar. Add the sugar followed by the gin. Stir and place in a dark cupboard. Stir daily until the sugar has dissolved, then leave to steep for at least 1 month before straining through muslin and bottling.
BEARDMORE TRAVEL CARE BRONINGTON
Mobility Transport 4–8 seats Private Hire Airport transfers Hotels Weddings
Tel: 01948 830 130 Mobile: 07939 108 871
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BRONINGTON CHURCH
Sunday Services Holy Trinity Church, Bronington 11:00am 1st Sunday Family Communion (modern language) 2nd Sunday Morning Prayer (traditional) 3rd Sunday Holy Communion (traditional) 4th Sunday Worship (varies) 5th Sunday (only one service in the Hanmer Group: 31st October at Bronington)
Mothers’ Union Meet at Glendower Community Room, Hanmer 2:15pm on Wednesday 13th October and Wednesday 10th November We extend a warm welcome to all our meetings and services
Curry & Quiz Night
Saturday 2nd October 6:30pm at Bronington School in support of Neema (‘Grace’) HIV Aids Orphanage, Kenya Christopher Mumba, Kenya Immanuel Hosanna Children’s Home, India
Full supper with choice of English, Indian and African dishes. BYO drinks Tickets: £6 per adult; £3 per child or Family Ticket £14 (2 + 2 under 15 years) Available from: Sue Hughes, the Vicarage 830 468; Becky Lea 830 225; Linda Taylor 780 631; Heather Pickering 830 932
Shipmates A Christian after school club open to children of all faiths, or none held at Bronington School 3:15–4:15pm Re-starting October 2010, see the school website for dates
Messy Church Includes breakfast, crafts and gathered worship at Busy Bees, Bronington for 0–10 years plus parents/guardians 10:00–11:15am on 10th October and 7th November
Frog Racing Friday 19th November, 7:00pm for 7:30pm at Welshampton Village Hall Tickets: £5 adult, £2.50 child. BYO drinks. Light supper provided
Christingle Service Sunday 5th December 5:30pm any children wishing to take part please see Sue or the Vicar
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FUNCTIONAL FITNESS
Pilates and cardio fitness classes for health and wellbeing Personal one to one Pilates sessions with a registered exercise professional
For further details and a timetable please contact Sharon on 07984 400134 www.functionalfitness.me.uk
HELPING YOU TO HELP YOURSELF to a HEALTHIER YOU
Hello everybody,
I have now been the "Local Bobby" for 8 months. As many of you will know I work from Overton police station along with PCSOs Jemma White and Beth Large. We are also assisted in our role by Dean, Maria and Keifer Hewitt who are members of the special constabulary. I have had a look back over the 8 months and we have had four theft reports from near-by farms, one theft of newspapers from the local store and a smashed window at the school. With the new school year now upon us again, there will probably be a return of the parking problems outside the school at drop off and pick up times.We appreciate that this is always going to be a problem, but can we ask that parents have some consideration to local residents and other road users and most importantly consider the safety of the young children. It is all too easy for one of them to run out between parked cars, especially when the area is grid locked. Please work with us and the school to make the area safer. One issue that does concern us is the bad behaviour of some of the local youths. We have had reports of things being thrown at houses late at night and crops being pulled out of fields and placed across the lanes. Can I take this opportunity to get our message across, that we will not tolerate this behaviour and we will deal robustly when we catch up with you. It may be just anti social behaviour but it can easily lead to a criminal damage offence which means if you are caught you will have a conviction for life for doing something silly.
If anybody requires our assistance we can be contacted direct at Overton on 01978 348 425 or you can call our non urgent number of 101 and leave a message. You can also get in touch via email or on our mobile phones: [email protected] (07966086868) [email protected] (07854331472 ) [email protected] (07854336420 )
Dean and Maria can be contacted at anytime on 07711 233841 or via email: [email protected]
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ONLINE WATCH LINK (OWL)
OWL replaces Neighbourhood Watch in the Wrexham Area. It aims to improve communication between the police and the public. Only co-ordinators of Neighbourhood Watch can access the OWL website and receive Watch News from North Wales Police.
Luckily we have very little crime in our area and we all have access to the services provided by our local community beat officers. Members of the public are encouraged to ring 101 to report suspicious incidents in the area.
During the summer, the main incidents have been opportunistic thefts through unlocked doors and windows and the theft of metal, including gates and farm implements. OWL urges all residents to lock outbuildings and garden sheds, keep keys out of view and security code items of value, especially bikes and quads. If you wish to receive local information by email please contact Dania Groome Co-ordinator for School Lane 1 at [email protected] Pear Tree Pigs ‘n’ Arks
Pedigree British Saddleback and Oxford Sandy & Black Weaners For Sale
Exceptional Outdoor Reared Pork & Sausages to order: Tel: 01948 780125, Mobile 07595 912 474/409 email: [email protected]
A GLIMPSE AT THE PAST – Murder in Bronington!
In May 1687 Andrew Groome, a swineherd from Hills Coppy, Shropshire, went missing while travelling in Flintshire with his servant Richard Finney. Enquiries revealed that they were last seen at an alehouse in Bronington. On 13th June a body was found in a cornfield, the back of its head smashed in. No-one knew the identity of the victim, except that he was the swineherd who had previously visited the alehouse. When confronted, Finney told a series of different stories in an attempt to explain what had befallen his employer. He finally admitted his guilt, confessing that he had battered Groome over the head with a piece of timber while he slept, taking the substantial sum of money that he was carrying. Finney was subsequently convicted of murder and theft. 7
WHITEWELL PARISH ROOM
On the 14th September the Community Building Network Forum met at the Whitewell Parish Rooms. The Forum managed by AVOW meets four times a year and is the focus for the management of community buildings, village halls and similar, within the Wrexham County Borough.
Approximately 25 people attended including representatives from AVOW, Coedpoeth, Marford, Garth and Trevor, Bwlchgwyn, Rossett, Bangor on Dee, Tanyfron, Talwrn Green, Esclusham, The Stiwt, Holt, and of course Jane and Giles Osmond representing Whitewell.
AVOW will be subject to a funding reduction in the next financial year and our principal contact Lisa Jones will sadly be leaving the organisation. The meeting discussed community building management, grant aid and applications, sharing of equipment and facilities and most importantly "The Future and what happens next". The Forum paid tribute to the help that all members had received from AVOW both in terms of information, advice on grant aid and the handling of grant aid applications and expressed the hope that the same standard of service and support would be able to continue. AVOW delegates
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admired the new chairs and tables acquired through the Key Fund 2010 grant and the Forum appreciated the opportunity to meet at the Whitewell Parish Rooms.
The new chairs and tables are in place and thanks are due to Giles Osmond who has handled the supply and financial issues and to Deborah Paul for the very tortuous application procedure. We have acquired another grant of approximately £1000 towards the replacement of curtains, which due to fire and insurance regulations now require to be flame retardant. We hope to have those in place by Christmas. In the meantime, the small brick store shed at the back of the Parish Room has been repaired as arranged by Michael Kay, guttering and proper drainage fitted and the door re-hung. The structure is now weather proof. Next on the Parish Room agenda is internal and external decoration for which quotations have been invited. Hirings are on the increase as is revenue but there are many hurdles ahead. The most significant future expense will be the need to re-roof. In the meantime, we ask everyone to use their Parish Room, tell everyone about it, enjoy the improving facilities and please leave it clean and tidy when you depart. There is a vacancy on the management committee and anyone who is interested in helping make things happen please contact Tim Paul, or anyone on the committee. Many thanks for your support.
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Fenn’s, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve
Events 2010 All events (unless stated) are free, but must be booked in advance by contacting Caroline Dahn on 0300 060 0583 or email [email protected]
Sunday 10th October Fungal Foray 2:00pm An afternoon walk to discover the fabulous fungi on the Mosses with Roy Mantle of the Shropshire Fungus Group. Meet at Fenn’s Bank Lay-by. www.britmycolsoc.org.uk
Why Restore the Mosses? Slideshow 7:30pm An illustrated talk with Joan Daniels looking at how restoring the Mosses and not using peat helps our past, present and future. No need to book. Tuesday 19th October Wem Senior Club £2/person Wednesday 20th October Oswestry Memorial Hall £2/person.
Friday 29th October Halloween Spooktacular 4:00 –7:00pm Make a broomstick and join us on a stroll through the spooky world of the Mosses at night with storyteller Dawn Powell – if you dare! Meet at the Manor House NNR Reserve Base, Whixall. Fancy dress essential! Suitable for ages 8+.
The Fenn’s Volunteer Practical Group meets on the second Sunday and fourth Thursday of each month. For details contact Pete Bowyer on 0300 060 0269 or e-mail [email protected]
COMMUNITY COUNCIL CONTACTS
Peggie Beddows (Clerk to Community Council) 01948 780402, [email protected]
Rodney Skelland (District Councillor) 01948 830 632, [email protected]
BRONINGTON WARD
Christine Henderson (Chairperson) 01948 780 484, [email protected]
Anne Reardon (Vice Chairperson) 01948 780 557, [email protected]
Barry Barlow 01948 780 449, [email protected]
Dania Groome 01948 780 414, [email protected]
Julie Powell 01948 780 380
Mark Watson 01948 780 252
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ISCOYD WARD
George Kynaston 01948 780 491, [email protected]
Tim Paul 01948 780 642, [email protected]
Chris Smith 01948 780 362, [email protected]
Nick Reid 01948 860 409
TYBROUGHTON WARD
David Evans 01948 780 280 1st HANMER BROWNIES A time for reflection and looking forward. The 20th October 2010 at 20.10 concludes the Centenary Year for Guiding. To celebrate this event you are invited to join the current Brownies at Bronington School from 6.00pm on Wednesday October 20th for an evening of entertainment with refreshments. Help us celebrate this unique event which will include renewing of the Promise with the Chief Guide at 20.10. COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS All members of the public from the local area are entitled and encouraged to attend any of the Council’s meetings.
All meetings start at 7:30 pm 6th October at Whitewell Parish Rooms 3rd November at Bronington School 1st December at Whitewell Parish Rooms
Broad Oak Business Park Wrexham Road, Redbrook Maelor 01948 780 158 or 07902 2194514
All items for inclusion in Issue 2 of this newsletter should be sent to [email protected] by Monday 15th November We welcome all contributions © Bronington Community Group: 01948 780 688 12