DYFFRYN CLWYD CHRONICLE YOUR FREE MAGAZINE FOR GRAIGFECHAN, LLANELIDAN, LLANFAIR, PENTRECELYN AND PWLLGLAS

A display in Tescoes by the pupils of Pentrecelyn School The Pleasant Pluckers Ukulele Band are available to do Chari- ty and Community Events. We all belong to Ruthin and Dis- trict U3A and we enjoy getting involved with our local commu- nities. We are a fun band and don’t charge for helping things go with a swing. Contact Rose Hislop on rose@ hislop.co.uk or on 01824 Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle 705331. Page 1 Images from the article on “Skippers Road” on page 12

Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 2 Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Keith Moulsdale Welcome everyone to the second edition of your Chronicle. I am writing this first draft editorial in Queenstown, New Zealand prior to flying home (3 flights totalling 25 hours) in a couple of days time. We have travelled extensively around the South Mountains covered Island of this beautiful country over the last five with a multitude of weeks along endless plains, through fascinating shades of brown velvet ravines and gorges surrounded by mountains cov- and then behind them ered with tussock grass. Mountains covered with the higher mountains a multitude of shades of brown velvet and then stand proud covered behind them the higher mountains stand proud with snow (or glaciers) covered with snow (or glaciers). Indeed some absolutely stunning scenery. We have experienced fabulous night skies. The lack of light pollution opening up an unbelievably clear sky. It is indeed a country of extremes (especially in the south Island) with summers of +30 degrees ( as it was in March) and winters of -15 degrees. A country built on gold and sheep. Well I am now back home in the different, but still beautiful, Dyffryn Clwyd. I see the new school in Llanfair is progressing at a pace. But why do build- ing sites have to be such a mess? We welcome We welcome some new some new villagers in Lychgate cottage (previ- villagers . . . We hope ously called Vestry House), Silver Birches, various you find our village houses in Bro Gynan. We hope you find our village both friendly and wel- both friendly and welcoming. The sad news for coming the villagers of Llanfair is that Jill Anderson (wife of Miles) died on April 5th after a fall at her home in Chester. Our thoughts are with Miles who pub- lished the Llanfair Village News for many years. We now have volunteer distributors set up in Lla- nfair, Graigfechan, Pentrecelyn and Llanelidan but are still waiting for volunteers for Pwllglas. The Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 3 whole idea of the chronicle is to inform and enter- tain people in the area who do not have access to social media, so we need it to be delivered door The whole idea of the to door. In a recent feasibility study undertaken in chronicle is to inform Llanfair it was highlighted that one of the reasons and entertain people that people in the area feel isolated is because in the area who do not they do not know what is going on in the area. have access to social We hope the chronicle will address that problem, media but only if everyone receives a copy. We just need distributors spending an hour or so once every three months. I hope you will find this magazine both inform- ative and entertaining. We will try to inform, entertain, and supply you with all the news and events around the area and some from relatives We will try to inform, scattered across the globe. However, to do that entertain, and supply we need to be told what is going on. Please supply you with all the news any such information to me at keefiedi@gmail. and events around the com or 01824707506, or drop a note into The area and some from Bridles in Llanfair LL152EN. We have had some ar- relatives scattered ticles via email, some by word of mouth and some across the globe. hand written so there is no excuse. I need to form a group of people (I don’t want to call it a committee) to manage the Chronicle. I hope to arrange a grant for all the necessary hardware and software necessary to produce the Chronicle and to do so I need to show that there are more than me directly involved and interested in producing it. At present we are totally reliant on So if anyone is interest- Dave Hislop who does a fantastic job in compiling ed in getting involved the magazine and without whom it would be im- please contact me so possible to produce it (what a guy). Incidentally he that you can be involved did the same job for Miles Anderson on the Llanfair in quite an exciting village news for many years. So if anyone is inter- venture. ested in getting involved please contact me so that you can be involved in quite an exciting venture.

Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 4 I would also like your feedback. What do you like? What do you not like? Please help me to provide what you would like to see in your magazine. For those who have sent in articles thank you very much and as you will notice some have been held back for the next issue. We still need more articles and news events so please keep them coming . The deadline date for the July edition will be June 30th. IF YOU WISH TO ADVERTISE IN THE CHRONICLE THE COSTS ARE :- Full page - £48 per issue or £180 for a year (4 issues) Half page – £25 per issue or £95 for a year Quarter page - £14 per issue or £ 50 for a year

Ruthin and District U3A Rose Hislop The U3A is a Charity for retired or semi retired people. Often when people retire they have gained many skills and interests but retirement can some- times leave a void. In the U3A members volunteer to run Interest groups which are open to other members. In Ruthin we have 40 different Interest Groups covering diverse topics such as bird watching, criminal psychology, walking, Geology, singing and French. We have a monthly meeting with a variety of speakers and many special events such as First Aid training, coach trips, a Christmas Party, film shows and quizzes. It costs just £15 a year to join and new members are always welcome. If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact the Chairper- son, Rose Hislop on [email protected] or on 01824 705331.

Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 5 Llanelidan Russel Owen ‘Ahoy Shipmates’ by Russell Owen A little yarn and three verses from a poem about a ship’s captain whose sole concern – often at cost to himself – is the welfare, the happiness of his crew. From ‘Captain Reece’ by WS Gilbert Of all the ships upon the blue No ship contained a better crew Than that of worthy Captain Reece, Commanding of ‘The Mantelpiece’.

He was adored by all his men, For worthy Captain Reece RN, Did all that lay within him to Promote the comfort of his crew…

“By any reasonable plan I’ll make you happy, if I can; My own convenience count as nil; It is my duty, and I will.” Believe it or not, we parsons – I say ‘we’ because I am one – are meant to live lives like ‘Captain Reece RN’. Very few parsons do, but I know of one, and that is my Dad, who was ordained priest in 1924, together with my Mum, who had a healthy rebellious streak in her, the ‘unpaid curate’. And, wait for it, there was also a curate with my Dad, Uncle ‘Wuffie’ (his Christian name was Goronwy but that was too much of a mouthful for my eldest sister Mon- ica when she was a little girl so he was always Uncle Wuffie). Compared with 1964 when I was ordained priest, parsons are thin on the ground today, and their work is much more demanding. But in the Vale, there are, as well as the four priests, some wonderful lay folk: teachers, housewives, farmers, businessmen and women and others from all walks of life. Such people have outstanding leadership qualities, other gifts, and not least a sense of humour! And, by gum, they need it! It’s a joy, a privilege to be with such people. May their influence increase. Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 6 By the way, a few weeks ago, our youngest son Edwin came across a copy of the ‘Ships Monthly, March 2001’. Page 19 shows a picture of the ‘MV Author’ sailing past the Royal Liver Buildings, Liv- erpool. The year is about 1960 and the ship, and I quote, was “built for the Bermuda-based subsid- iary Ruthin Steamship Company”. Does anyone know about this company that bears the name Ruthin? Steady as she goes, shipmates. Russell Llanelidan Cricket Club This year sees the 40th anniversary of Nantclwyd Cricket Club, Llaneli- dan. Our cricket matches, all of which are friendly games, are played on a Sunday afternoon. The season opens in May and we play until the end of September. There will be two matches played on a Saturday. The first is on 6th July when we play hosts to Sir Philip’s XI, and the second on 14th September when we play a touring team from Derbyshire. Anyone interested in joining the club (fitness and experience are not a necessity) should contact Daz on 07740 039 766. Each match is followed by a beer and snacks in the Leyland Arms, and a discussion about why we lost again.

Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 7 ST ELIDAN’S CHURCH, LLANELIDAN Rev. Richard Carter The Pilgrim Church of St Elidan in Llanelidan will be holding five services during 2019, as follows: Sunday, 21st April at 11am: Easter Day Eucharist Sunday, 26th May at 11am: Holy Communion Sunday, 22nd September at 11am: Harvest Thanksgiving with coffee and cake in the vestry Sunday, 10th November at 10.50am: Remem- brance Day (beginning at the war memorial) Wednesday, 25th December at 11am: Christmas Day Eucharist Everyone, of any faith or none, is welcome to join If you’d like to help with us. We’re a small but welcoming church! cleaning in the church If you’ve noticed some scaffolding on the church, or gardening in the this is because some urgent repair work is taking churchyard . . We’d be place to the guttering and pointing. If you’d like to very glad to hear from help with cleaning in the church or gardening in you. the churchyard (we need all the help we can get!), please contact Pat on 01824 750288. We’d be very glad to hear from you. A LLANELIDAN COMMUNITY EVENT ‘An Introduction to Meditation’, hosted by St Elidan’s Church and the Ley- land Arms Tuesday, 11th June at 7pm – A free event Everyone leads such hectic and stressful lives these days; trying to find some peace and stillness is extremely difficult. With this in mind, St Elidan’s Church will be holding an ‘Introduction to Meditation’ evening on 11th June. Chris- tian meditation is an ancient tradition, but you don’t have to be a Christian to attend this event; it’s suitable for anyone of any faith or none. Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 8 “Meditation is simple, being simple means being ourselves. It means passing beyond self conscious- ness, self analysis and self rejection. Meditation is a universal spiritual practice… It brings us to silence, stillness and simplicity by a means that is Meditation is a univer- itself silent, still and simple.” - Laurence Freeman, sal spiritual practice… Your Daily Practice It brings us to silence, stillness and simplicity Beginning in the church at 7pm, there will be by a means that is itself time to catch up with others from Llanelidan and silent, still and simple beyond. Then Rev Richard Carter will introduce us to the concept of meditation, and there will be a couple of chances to try out a few minutes of silence ourselves. After the event, at about 8pm, we will go the Leyland Arms for sandwiches (but please buy your own drinks). The members of St Elidan’s Church hope that this event will encourage people in the community to use the church, an ancient and sacred site (which The members of St is open each day), to enjoy its peace and still- Elidan’s Church hope ness, enabling them to find some tranquillity and that this event will en- silence in their busy lives. courage people in the For further information, please contact Rev Rich- community to use the ard Carter (01824 703867) or Pat Sumner (01824 church . . . 750288). (This is a free event, but any donations will go towards maintaining this beautiful church.) Forthcoming Church Weddings in The Area Llanfair May 4th ...... Heulwen and Duane Llanfair July 6th...... Aled and Helen Llanelidan July 20h...... Michael and Andrea Llanfair August 3rd...... Jake and Gemma Llanfair August 10th...... Bethan and Tom Efenechtyd August 23rd...... David and Elizabeth Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 9 RECYCLING Ceri Mair Concern for environmental issues is, thankfully, on the rise. The Welsh Government, Denbighshire County Council, our local Community council, Local groups and individuals all have a part to play in making the changes we need to see a better future for us all. Local groups and indi- viduals all have a part Waste and litter is something that we all have to play in making the a part to play in. We can reduce the amount of changes we need to see waste we create and also make efforts to reuse a better future for us and recycle as much of what we do create where all. possible. In Llanfair one resident has set up a collection point at her home to collect specific rubbish that is currently not recyclable in your normal curb- These items are recy- side fortnightly collection. These items are recy- cled by a UK firm called cled by a UK firm called Terracycle which takes Terracycle which takes these items and turns them into items such as these items and turns benches, tables and planters. them into items such as benches, tables and Most of these recycling processes can be more planters expensive than the value of the end product so they are subsidized by the manufacturers of these products. There are 4 separate recycling schemes available so that you can save your waste for recycling in Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd. 1. Crisp Packets, Popcorn, Nut & pretzel packaging 2. Biscuit, cake and cracker wrappers 3. Baby food pouches 4. Pringle tubes You can recycle any type of packaging material so long as it contained any of the above items. For example :- chocolate wrappers are similar to crisp Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 10 and biscuit wrappers but these are not acceptable currently under these schemes. There are a number of other things that can also be recycled by this firm for free, although collec- There are a number of tion points for these are not in Llanfair DC. These other things that can include contact lenses and their wrappers, gloves, also be recycled by this bread bags & pet food pouches to name just a firm for free . . . more few, more information can be found at https:// information can be www.terracycle.co.uk/en-GB/brigades found at https://www. terracycle.co.uk/en-GB/ If you are interested in separating these items brigades from your general waste and bringing them to Mair’s home in Llanfair DC please contact her on [email protected] or 2, Bron Y Clwyd Llanfair LL15 2SB to organise dropping off these items.

Dyffryn Clwyd Robin Hill The Afon Clwyd rill and stream For many years an angler’s dream, Where otters dived and herons stood Eels, salmon and sewin in numbers would Return to spawn and grow awhile ‘Fore journeying again for many a mile. Sad to say that so much of this Is now memory approaching myth; Intensive farming and its chemicals Invisibly but insidiously changed the rules. Coming changes to farm subsidies With glimmers of a political wish to please Gives hope that sense will soon prevail So Nature can still grace Clwyd’s Vale.

© Robin Hill Ruthin 2 Feb 2019

Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 11 ‘Skippers Road’ A description of a trip I (Keith) took on a recent trip to New Zealand (See page 2 for further photographs) They say the Skippers Road is recognised for three unique factors, it’s landscape, it’s route and the stories it holds. I drive this iconic New Zealand road for my job taking tourists to New Zealand’s South Island in my As we drive along the Land Rover TD110. It’s a route where rentals are historical journey sharing not insured and has as many bends in the road as stories of goldfields, the days of the year. As we drive along the historical people who have made journey sharing stories of goldfields, the people a living from the canyon who have made a living from the canyon and the and the landscape landscape which allows us through to follow the Shotover River Kimi Akau we arrive at the township of Skippers. I love to show visitors the old Skippers Point Schoolhouse (1879) to be found across the fa- mous Skippers Bridge, 220 feet above the Shotover. The dramatic landscape starts with the entrance just above Coronet Peak ski field road, absorbing The Shotover became the views of the Wakatipu Basin from Skippers the richest river in the Saddle 975 metres above sea level. The Shotover world with stories of became the richest river in the world with stories prospectors picking up of prospectors picking up nuggets of gold the size nuggets of gold the size of your fist on the river bank. of your fist on the river We then begin our descent into Long Gully, past bank. Lighthouse and Castle Rock a favourite nesting place for the native falcon- Karearea. Passing through Heaven and Hells Gate (two dramatic gaps in the rocky outcrop), the magnitude of the road- ing contract won for building and constructing this road is truly appreciated. Across the valley is the old Pack Track which was the original track carrying supplies and settlers along this eastern route. Here we pause for a panoramic view of the rocky Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 12 outcrops and the line of view to the west of the huge Mount Selwyn, Gilbert, Silverhorn and Aurum where you can see many of the floral inclusions into our local honey. Here it is multi floral, Manu- ka is further into the west coast. In spring the air way down below us smells of honey. in the canyon where rafters can be seen, the Highlights to be seen as we journey on include the impressive alpine flora turquoise Shotover River way down below us in the and velvet fauna of the canyon where rafters can be seen, the impressive wild tussocks alpine flora and velvet fauna of the wild tussocks and blend of fruit trees and flower seeds brought there by settlers from days gone by as well as rasp- berries, gooseberries and wild marjoram, thyme and roses. Above us the alpine daisies, lillies and spaniards flower in the summer. We are following the ‘wonderfully good road” and extension of the Skippers Suspension Bridge opened in 1901 funded by the gold given up by the Shotover river, which allowed settlement of Skippers and Bullendale further along the road. We turn around after a walk here and more photography around the township returning to Maori Point and the claims it provided within the heart of the Gold Rush. To travel this route safely these days all safety measures are taken.. In the days of the gold rush (1860s) it took a whole day to travel the winding path to the gold claims on a good day. In winter men had to wade thigh deep in snow and many men perished or fell down to the raging Shotover river never to be seen again. There are stories of £28,000 worth of gold nuggets being picked up on the shore of the Shotover river in the 1860s in one month. A value today of £3.3 million. If you would like to win a jar of NZ Honey from this beautiful area send your answer of what flower pic- tured (on page 2) contributes to the delicious field honey collected. Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 13 Summer - Winter Climbing Richard Carter As I sit here on a sunny afternoon with temperatures in the mid teens I can think back, in amazement, But, there was no at previous years when in the week before Holy Week I was trying to find someone to join me winter winter. Nothing at all! climbing. The build up of winter snow ice was at it’s A winter without any climax. This time around I can honestly say that I winter. haven’t even looked at my ice-screws since cleaning and prepared them, with excitement for the won- derful winter ahead of me, back in December. But, there was no winter. Nothing at all! A winter without any winter. I was more ready, fitter, and better equipped than ever before and then...All of a sudden we were into that craziness of simultane- ous Summer/Winter weather; and I was climbing extreme rock routes in the Lake District, but in February! (See picture) I even managed a sneaky stay over in the Lakes since my climbing partner, and long-time friend from Univer- sity days, managed to change his A&E shift and his wife very kindly offered to do their children’s bed- time, and morning routine sin- gle-handedly. My own family were having a swanky holiday some- where in the South of England. This has all meant though that my annual Don Quixotic attempts to rock climb have begun extra early. This could afford me with a real extra abundance of opportunities to repeat the usual cycle of building up motivation for an outing, But, the winterless win- but ending up absolutely crapping my pants (so to ter has also meant that speak), and then the relief and startling realization we have had no church that I am such a fool. And then off we go again. But, the winterless winter has also meant that we have services cancelled due had no church services cancelled due to snow and to snow and a low a low heating bill. Alleluia! heating bill. Alleluia! Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 14 Dig with Di Dian Moulsdale The clocks have gone forward, the days are length- ening and all about us Mother Nature is waking up. Mother Nature is Time to “spring” into action for gardeners. Seeds to waking up. Time to be sown and plots to be prepared. “spring” into action for Traditionally Easter weekend is the time that gardeners potatoes are planted, but I suspect that this year many gardeners will have their tubers in the ground as Easter is very late. Just think that in 12 weeks those first earlies will be cropped and on your plate with lashings of butter. What a taste to Just think that in 12 savour! weeks those first earlies The pear trees are in full blossom with the apple will be cropped and on trees ready to burst, heralding a bumper crop for your plate with lashings later in the year. It is such an exciting time antici- of butter. What a taste pating the “fruits” of our labour. to savour! All around us there is advice on what to grow from the weekend supplements, TV programmes and, of course the internet. The choice is yours whether for a larger plot or tubs on the patio. Just have a go. What have you to lose. A packet of seeds is a small price for your very own salad or vegetables picked fresh as you need them. The benefits of gardening are wide ranging :- exercise, fresh air, family involvement and the satisfaction of watching growing from a tiny seed. Whether you are a first time gardener or one with lots of experience, this time of year is so exciting. HAPPY DIGGING Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 15 Ysgol Llanfair DC April News Book Day Once again this year, the pupils and parents thought of some excellent ideas for Book Day. Their costumes were fantastic, a big thank you to everyone for the effort put into creating the costumes. St David’s Day Coffee Afternoon We had a lovely afternoon in Neuadd Eleanor with tremendous support from parents, grandparents and friends enjoying musical items performed by the pupils. It was an excellent opportunity to practice before the Eisteddfod! Thank you all for your support. W.I. Llanelidan The school choir went to entertain the members of the Llanelidan W.I. branch. They performed various songs they had learnt for the Urdd Eisteddfod and Bili Tranmer performed a guitar solo and Llion Barker a solo on the trombone. Thank you very much for the warm welcome and the delicious food. Red Nose Day We raised money by wearing red and having our noses painted red!! Lots of fun was had by all!! Eisteddfod y Cylch Congratulations to all the pupils who participated in the Eisteddfod. Every single one of you have worked hard learning all the words and gave an excellent performance in the prelimns. A special congratluations to Bili on his first prize for his guitar solo, Llion for his two second positions in his trombone and piano solos. Elsa won the third prize for the violin and to Arthur who performed twice on stage singing ‘cerdd dant’ and reciting gaining a third and fourth prize. Excel- lent! The ‘cerdd dant’ party enjoyed singing about collecting blackberries com- ing third and the choir came second singing a humerous song about buttons! A very big thank you to Mrs Beryl Lloyd Roberts for her support and hard work once again and to Teleri Sian for accompanying the pupils. Thank you too to Mrs Eleri Watkin who taught the soloists and duets. Eisteddfod y Sir Congratulations to Llion getting 2nd prize for his trombone solo and Bili third on the guitar. The choir came third and the ‘parti deulais’ will need to keep practising as they came first and will compete in the national Eisteddfod in Cardiff at the end of May. A very big thank you to Mrs Beryl Lloyd Roberts for her support and hard work once again and to Teleri Sian for accompanying the pupils. Thank you very much to the pupils for all their hard work and to the parents for all their support.

Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 16 Newyddion Ebrill Ysgol Llanfair D.C Diwrnod y Llyfr. Unwaith eto y flwyddyn hon, bu’r plant a’r rhieni yn meddwl am syniadau gwych ar gyfer Diwrnod y Llyfr. Roedd y plant yn ddigon o sioe yn wir. Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb am fynd i gymaint o drafferth. Prynhawn Coffi Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Cafwyd prynhawn hyfryd yn Neuadd Eleanor pan ddaeth nifer o rieni,nein- iau a theidiau a ffrindiau ynghyd gan fwynhau eitemau cerddorol gan y plant. Roedd yn ymarfer gwych ar gyfer yr Eisteddfod!!Diolch i bawb am gefnogi. Sefydliad y Merched, Llanelidan Aeth aelodau’r côr draw i Llanelidan i ddiddannu Cangen Sefydliad y Meched, Llanelidan. Perfformiwyd nifer o ganeuon a ddysgwyd at yr Urdd ac mi wnaeth Bili Tranmere roi datganiad ar y gitâr a Llion Barker yntau ar y trombon. Diolch yn fawr iawn am y croeso cynnes a’r bwyd arbennig. (llun) Diwrnod Trwyn Coch Buom yn codi arian gan wisgo dillad coch yn ogystal a phaentio trwynau yn goch!!Digon o hwyl!! Eisteddfod y Cylch Llongyfarchiadau i bawb o’r plant fu’n cymryd rhan yn yr Eisteddfod. Mae pob un iohonoch wedi gwneud yn wych i ddysgu’r gwaith a pherfformio yn y rhagbrofion. Llongyfarchiadau arbennig i Bili Tranmere am gipio’r wobr gyntaf am ei ddatganiad ar y gitâr, i Llion Barker am ddos yn ail am ei ddatganiadau ar y piano ac ar y trombon. Cipiodd Elsa Ellis y drydedd wobr yn y gystadleuaeth chwarae’r ffidil ac mi ymddangosodd Arthur Foukes ar y llwyfan ddwy waith gan lefaru ac chanu cerdd-dant. Cipiodd y drydedd a’r bedwaredd wobr. Ard- derchog yn wir. Mi wnaeth y parti cerdd-dant fwynhau canu am gasglu mwyar duon gan gipio’r drydedd safle, a’r cor yr ail safle. Llongyfarchiadau hefyd i Gor Ysgol llanfair am berfformio can hwyliog iawn am fotymau!! Diolch o galon i Mrs Beryl Lloyd Roberts am ei chymorth a’i gwaith di-flino unwaith yn rhagor ac i Teleri Sian am gyfeilio. Diolch hefyd i Mrs Eleri Watkin fu’n helpu i ddysgu unawdau a’r ddeuawd. Eisteddfod y Sir Llongyfarchiadau i Llion Barker am gipio’r ail safle ar ei drombon ac i Bili Tranmere am ddod yn drydydd ar ei gitar. Cafodd y côr y drydedd safle eleni. Llongyfarchiadau i’r Parti Deulais a fydd angen parhau â’r ymarfer ar gyfer Ei- steddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd yng Nghaerdydd ddiwedd Mai. Pob hwyl i chi gyda’r paratoadau a mil o ddiolch i Mrs Beryl Lloyd Roberts a Mrs Teleri Sian Barker am eu cymorth amhrisiadwy. Diolch yn fawr iawn i’r plant i gyd am roi o’u gorau ac hefyd i’r rhieni am eu cefnogaeth a’u cymorth hwy.

Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 17 Efenechtyd Community Council Gareth Palmer

If you live in Pwllglas, Efenechtyd or the rural part Pwllglas of Llanfwrog then Efenechtyd Council is your local Council. On the Council website (efenechtyd.org. uk) there is a map showing the Council area. On the Council website The Council is funded by the annual precept (efenechtyd.org.uk) raised by Denbighshire County Council through there is a map showing the Council Tax. the Council area There are seven Community Councillors who are elected for a four year period and a part time Clerk is employed by the Council. Names, photos and telephone contact numbers for the Community Councillors and clerk are shown on the website. You can also view minutes of the Council and oth- er public notices and documents on the website together with information about Pwllglas Village Hall hire charges and booking information. The Community Council meets at 7.30p.m in Pwllglas Village Hall on the first Wednesday of Members of the public every other month (i.e. January, March, May, July, are welcome to attend September and November) The Annual general meetings and there meeting being held in May. will be an opportunity Mr Eryl Williams the County Councillor for the during the meetings for area usually attends meetings. public participation. Members of the public are welcome to attend meetings and there will be an opportunity during Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 18 the meetings for public participation. What does the Council do.? Community Councils form the part of Local Gov- ernment that is closest to the people and aim to improve facilities and ser- vices for local people. The Council is responsible for maintenance of the play- ing field, Notice Board, Bus Shelters and seats at Pwllglas.

Denbighshire County Efenechtyd in Winter Council consults the Community Council on planning applications in the Efenechtyd Council area, on the Local Devel- opment Plan, Highways and rights of way orders and the Highways Capital Works programme. The Community Council suggest improvements to The Community Council highways or footpaths and raises matters of con- suggest improvements cern with the appropriate authority. It also gives to highways or foot- financial support to the Village Hall and various paths and raises mat- local organisations. ters of concern with the appropriate authority. Should you wish to contact the Community Council you can do so through the contact form on the website (efenechtyd.org.uk) or contact the Clerk Mr G.Palmer by telephone (01824704873) by e-mail (efenechty- [email protected] ) or by letter to Bodafon, 3 Glaslyn, Pwllglas, Ruthin, LL15 2PF.

Pwllglas Village Hall and Shop Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 19 Neuadd Eleanor Phil Webb There is very little to report regarding progress at Neuadd Eleanor since the comprehensive article in the last edition of this newsletter. Usage contin- ues to be on an upward trend and all weekly ac- tivities can be found below or on the hall website www.llanfairdc.co.uk.

To book the hall for a party or special event, contact David Owen, Caretaker, on 01824 703136. Over the next eight weeks the hall has taken a large number of one-off, pri- vate bookings. Please come and support the evening Urdd fundraising Quiz on 11th May organised by Ceri Roberts, teams of 4, entry fee £20 per team. You can contact Ceri on 07780975482. We are still seeking grants to move forward with redecoration and general up- grading of the facilities. However, we are not eligible for many grants as most prioritise projects that involve working with disadvantaged people. Never the less, we will continue to seek funding to carry out the work identified Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 20 Village Sports A reminder that the village sports will take place on 25th May. The gates open at 1pm. Entry is £2 per adult and 50p for children. Our Presidents for the day are Mr and Mrs Richard and Janet Wynne. The May Queen is from Ysgol Pentre- celyn and the attendants from Ysgol Llanfair. If anyone would be willing to help on the day, we would be extremely grateful. Fundraising stalls are also welcome, you will need a table and maybe a gazebo. It would be helpful if you could let us know you are coming and what you intend to sell, by contacting Pat Evans on [email protected] or 01824 707028. Pwll Glas Village Hall Events currently planned in Pwllglas for 2019 1.Saturday 11th May. North Wales Wildlife Trust. Morning: 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Activities at Pwll Glas shop. 12 noon until 1 p.m. Break for ‘Bring your own picnic’ (But note that very tasty drinks and snacks can be bought at Siop Pwllglas) Afternoon: 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. guided visit to Eyarth Rocks. To book tickets for this event please contact Iwan Edwards at following Email:- [email protected] or telephone 07584 311 583. 2. Friday 6th December. Iolo Williams. Venue: Pwllglas Village hall. Iolo will be presenting another evening talk about his wildlife adventures. Further announcements will be made about the timing of this event. 3. Also, please note that further events will be announced as arrangements are finalised. Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 21 CYNGOR CYMUNED LLANFAIR DYFFRYN CLWYD COMMUNITY COUNCIL www.llanfaircommunitycouncil.co.uk Mae’r Cyngor yn cynnwys 10 Cynghorydd The Council consists of 10 Councillors and a Chlerc rhan-amser. Y Cadeirydd yw’r Cyng- a part-time Clerk. The Chair is Councillor horydd Jayne Mayers a’r Is-Gadeirydd yw’r Jayne Mayers and the Vice-Chair is Council- Cynghorydd David Baker ynghyd a’r: lor David Baker including: Cynghorwyr Councillors Bob Barton Keith Moulsdale Bob Barton Keith Moulsdale Wini Davies Osian Owen Wini Davies Osian Owen Moira Edwards Ceri Ranson Moira Edwards Ceri Ranson Tim Faire Paul Weston Tim Faire Paul Weston GALLWCH GYSYLLTU’R CYNGOR DRWY YOU MAY CONTACT THE COUNCIL BY PHON- FFONIO’R CLERC AR 01824 707151 NEU ING THE CLERK ON 01824 707151 OR EMAIL E-BOSTIO [email protected] [email protected] Beth yw rol y Cyngor? What is the Role of the Council? Gwaith y Cyngor yw cynrychioli buddian- The job of the Council is to represent the nau’r gymuned gyfan – a chynrychioli buddi- interests of the whole community – and to annau gwahanol rannau o’r gymuned i’r un represent the interests of different parts of the graddau. Mae canfod anghenion grwpiau community equally. Discovering the needs of gwahanol yn y gymuned [megis pobl ifanc, different groups in the community [such as yr henoed a phobl anabl] yn rhan bwysig o’r the young, elderly and disabled people] is an rol fel Cynghorydd important part of the role as a Councillor. Cyfarfodydd y Cyngor Council Meetings Mae RHAN I o gyfarfodydd y Cyngor yn agored PART I of Council meetings are open to any- I unrhyw un sy’n dymuno bod yn bresennol. one who wishes to attend. Public participa- Anogir cyfranogiad y cyhoedd I fynegi eu barn tion is encouraged, to express views or ask neu ofyn cwestiynau ar adeg a neilltuwyd questions under a specially designed slot yn benodol [eitem ar yr agenda] yn ystod y [agenda item] during meetings. cyfarfod. The schedule of meetings for the year is as Dyma amserlen y cyfarfodydd am y flwyd- follows; we look forward to seeing you there! dyn; edrychwn ymlaen at eich gweld yno! See the agenda on the website and notice- Gweler yr agenda ar y wefan ac hysbysfyrddau. boards. 7:00 pm 13/05/19 Canolfan Genus Centre Llanrhydd 10/06/19 Ysgol Pentrecelyn 08/07/19 Canolfan Genus Centre Llanrhydd 09/09/19 Ysgol Llanfair 14/10/19 Ysgol Pentrecelyn 11/11/19 Canolfan Genus Centre Llanrhydd 09/12/19 Ysgol Llanfair 13/01/20 Ysgol Pentrecelyn 09/03/20 Canolfan Genus Centre Llanrhydd Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 22 • Fresh Sandwiches, • Brechdanau ffres, Pies & Pasties pasteiod & pastis • Thai Meals • Prydau Thai • Local Produce from • Cynnyrch lleol gan J. H. Jones Butchers gigydd J. H. Jones • Group Oil Scheme • Cynllun olew grwp • Cakes from Siwgr a • Cacennau o Siwgr a Sbeis & blas ar fwyd Sbeis & Blas ar Fwyd • Dry Cleaning • Glanhau sych • Chilly Cow Ice Cream • Hufen iâ Chilly Cow • Coals & Logs • Glo & Logs • Hot Drinks • Diodydd poeth • & much much • & llawer, llawer more…. mwy ….

Local Shop of the Year WINNER [email protected] 01824 703730 Pwllglas, Ruthin, Denbighshire, LL15 2PB Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle Page 23 Eyarth Station Just four years ago, Michelle, Jim and Austin became the latest proprietors of the historic Eyarth Station in Llanfair D.C. Over the next number of issues of the Dyffryn Clwyd Chronicle we hope to outline our time at the Station and how we propose to develop the site over the next few years.

EYARTH STATION GUEST HOUSE COUNTRYSIDE BED AND BREAKFAST OVERLOOKING AN AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

EVENING MEALS AVAILABLE IF ORDERED IN ADVANCE

WE HAVE A NEW MENU! INCLUDING CLASSIC WELSH DISHES

BREAKFASTS INCLUDE LOCAL INGREDIENTS, JAMS, MARMALADE, HONEY AND LOCAL BUTCHERS SAUSAGES

EYARTH STATION, LLANFAIR D.C., RUTHIN DENBIGHSHIRE, NORTH WALES, LL15 2EE

Current Proprietors - Jim & Michelle Cunningham

Call us : + 44 (0) 1824 703 643 Send Us An Email : [email protected]

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