NUMBER 366 DECEMBER 2018
The Parish of Berriew
Vicar: Revd Alexis Smith 01686 641992 Assistant Priest: Revd Esther Yates 01686 625559 Lay Reader: Mr Peter Watkin 01686 640640 Warden: Mr Jim Maxwell 01686 640840 Warden: Mrs Iris Tombs 01686 640400
Services in St Beuno’s, Berriew
Sunday 2nd December – Advent Sunday 10.00am All Age Communion
Tuesday 4th December 2.00pm Mission Area Mothers’ Union Carol Service – All Welcome
Sunday 9th December - Advent 2 10.00am Holy Communion 3.00pm Carol Café in Old School [donations to the pre-school group at Berriew Primary School] Sunday 16th December - Advent 3 10.00am All Age Family Service 6.00pm Carol Service
Monday 17th December 6.00pm Berriew Primary School Carol Service
Sunday 23rd December – Advent 4 ******No Service in St Beuno’s – please support Fron or Pantyffridd****
Monday 24th December – Christmas Eve 4.30pm Crib Service 11.00pm First Eucharist of Christmas
Tuesday 25th December – Christmas Day 10.00am Holy Communion
Wednesday 26th December – St Stephen’s Day 10.30am Quiet time of prayer in the Old School
Sunday 30th December – Christmas 1 10.00am **No Service in St Beuno’s – we join with our Chapel friends at the Refail
St. John’s Mission Church - Fron Sunday 9th December 9.00am Morning Worship Sunday 23rd December 9.00am Family Communion with Carols Pantyffridd Church Sunday 2nd December 3.00pm Evening Prayer Sunday 16th December NB – No service Sunday 23rd December 3.00pm Holy Communion with Carols
January Services in St Beuno’s, Berriew
Sunday 6th January - The Epiphany of our Lord 10.00am All Age Communion
Sunday 13th January – The Baptism of Jesus 10.00am Holy Communion
Sunday 20th January – Epiphany 3 10.00am All Age Family Service
Sunday 27th January – Epiphany 4 10.00am Holy Communion
St. John’s Mission Church - Fron Sunday 13th January 9.00am Morning Worship Sunday 27th January 9.00am Family Communion
Pantyffridd Church Sunday 6th January 3.00pm Evening Prayer Sunday 20th January 3.00pm Holy Communion
Parish News
Wednesdays at 10.30am We continue to hold our Morning Services in Old School. There will be coffee/tea and biscuits after the service on the first Wednesday of each month. On the third Wednesday we celebrate the Eucharist in church. On the last Wednesday of the month there is no morning service – you are invited to join with the MU at 2.00pm for worship. The 10.30 service is an opportunity to share in quiet thought and prayer week by week and enjoy fellowship together. All are welcome. [NB – There will be no mid-week service on Wednesday 19th December]
Choir Practices: Wednesdays at 6.00pm - in the Old School You don’t have to be able to sight read music - all ages welcome no-one too old! All welcome to join us.[ we have a cup of tea after the practice!!]
Bell Ringers: Wednesdays at 7.30pm in St Beuno’s The Bell ringers would love to welcome some new ringers - all welcome.
The Food Bank Thank you for continuing to donate food for the Food bank – which is taken regularly to Welshpool.
Rev Alexis, Scott and Roger – and Rev Esther and Rex – join to wish everyone a very Happy and blessed Christmas. May Peace and joy be yours this coming year.
Berriew Parish Church Side Person Rota for December
10.00am Service: Gordon Brooks and Richard Jones
Berriew Parish Church Cleaning Rota for December
Sue Rees and Linda Tuffin
Refail Presbyterian Chapel
Minister Rev. Dr. D. Stirling Services every Sunday at 10a.m. unless otherwise stated.
2018 Dec. 2nd Joint Communion Abermule Chapel 10.30am. 9th TBA 16th TBA 23rd Family Carol Service. Everyone welcome to bring a favourite reading or poem or Christmas story. 24th Christmas Eve Communion 5pm. 25th Christmas Day Service at Montgomery Chapel 10.30am. 30th Combined Service with St. Beuno’s at the Refail 10am. 2019
Jan. 6th Mr. T. Magness 6th Joint Community Service in Abermule Community Centre 3pm. 13th Joint Communion Service at Refail 10.30am. 20th Mr. P. Watkin 27th Mr. P. Mantle Feb. 3rd Joint Communion in Montgomery 10.30am.
Coffee is served in the assembly room after the service the 4th Sunday in the month. Bridge Club every Friday at 7.30pm. The assembly rooms are available for hire. Contact Mrs. Hall 668085.
Pentre Llifior Wesleyan Methodist Chapel
Minister: Rev. Bob Thomas, Newtown (01686 625690) Services: 2.30pm Sundays
Dec. 2nd All-Age Cell Group 9th Rev. Bob Thomas, Newtown (Holy Communion Service). 16th All-Age Cell Group 18th Candlelit Carol Service (Tuesday 6.30pm.) 23rd Eileen Jobling, Welshpool 25th Celebration of Christmas (Tuesday 10.30am.) 30th All-Age Cell Group Jan. 6th Rev. Bob Thomas, Newtown (Annual Covenant Service) 13th All-Age Cell Group 20th Terry Jobling, Welshpool 27th All-Age Cell Group
ALL are WELCOME to attend Services and our traditional Candlelit Carol Service on the 18th December at 6.30pm and share hot drinks, mulled wine (non-alcoholic) and mince pies in the Preacher’s Stable after the service. We are also OPEN on the 1st Wednesdays of the month (5th December and 3rd January 2.00-4.00pm as a TEA SHOP STOP) and on the 2nd Saturdays (8th December and 12th January) between 10.00am and 12.30pm for BACON BUDDIES.
Lastly, Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year to all readers of the Berriew Newsletter, those who produce it and everyone in the community. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. Andrew Mathieson.
The Young Folks of St Beuno’s
[Contact nos [01686] Angela: 624357: Esther: 625559]
Our next meeting will be on Saturday 15th December – with an Advent Christmas theme. We shall be in the Old School- 10.00am - 12.00pm.
We hope all our members and lots of other young folks will join us on Christmas Eve for the Crib service in St Beuno’s at 4.30pm – a wonderful time to share the true meaning of Christmas as we prepare the crib to receive the baby Jesus on Christmas day.
Then…………………look forward to next month when we shall have a belated Christmas party on Saturday 12th January 2.00- 4.00pm
[We shall be sending an e-mail in the New Year – please reply to it so that we know how many are coming]
We are always happy to welcome new members to Little saints [ Primary aged young folk] - Come and join us!
St John’s Church. Fron
Rev Esther officiated at our Eucharist Service at Fron on Sunday 28th October. The offertory was taken up by Louise and the organist was James Kelly, aged 8. It was a pleasure to have another organist taking part in the service and we thank James for playing for us. Long may it continue.
If there are any organ, keyboard or piano players who would like to come and join us at any of our services at the Fron, Berriew or Pantyffridd we would be delighted to welcome you.
Our Remembrance Service on Sunday 11th November was led by Peter Watkin. The names of the fallen were read out by Helen B and as each name was read out one of our young people, Louise, Finlay or James placed a poppy in a display at the chancel steps. Millie-Grace played the Last Post and Reveille and Helen gave the Exhortation. We thank Peter for making our service a fitting reminder and our thanks for the sacrifice made by all those who gave their lives that we can live in freedom. May we pray never to forget them and always to use that freedom wisely.
Fron 120+ November Winners
1st Prize No 11 Cecely Gleave Fron 2nd No 82 Louise Morris Fron 3rd No 42 David Kelly Newtown
As we look forward to the joys of the Christmas Season may we, from the Fron, wish everyone a Blessed and Happy Christmas and a Healthy, Happy and Peaceful New Year. Helen B
Christmas Wishes
Mrs. Betty Parker has asked that I pass on her love and best wishes for Christmas, to all her friends and neighbours in Berriew. Dur to her current illness she is unable to send out cards and messages as usual but would like everyone to know that she is thinking of them at this time. Sue Creaven.
Happy Christmas
I would like to wish all friends and neighbours in Berriew, and the Refail and all friends in the Refail Chapel and Montgomery Pastorate a very Happy Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year. God Bless you all.
Mr. Hans Schmeink
Note from the Treasurer
The committee are very grateful for all donations and we hope to use them efficiently and economically to keep up the news service to Berriew. Mrs. P. Hall Treasurer.
NATIONAL GARDEN SCHEME LOCAL GARDENS OPEN FOR CHARITY
2018 is coming to an end and it was another great year for the National Garden Scheme in Powys. The figures are not finalised yet, but we can safely say we raised over £35,000 for charity. Thank you for visiting our gardens and eating our cake!
Did you know that the National Garden Scheme has donated £180,000 to Horatio’s Garden since 2015? Horatio’s Garden is a national charity that creates and cares for stunning gardens in NHS spinal injury centres. Their fourth garden will be right on our doorstep at the Robert Jones and Agnus Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital (Gobowen to you and me). This garden, designed by Bunny Guinness, is due to open in May 2019. Visiting gardens is not the only way you can support the NGS. As you do your Christmas shopping online, buying through “AmazonSmile” or “Give as you Live” and selecting the National Garden Scheme as your chosen charity will help raise even more funds for our charities. You can also buy gifts and Christmas cards from the NGS online shop at www.ngs.org.uk/shop/
You can discover more about our gardens and the charities supported by the National Garden Scheme at www.ngs.org.uk . Keep up to date by following us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @powysngs.
The Powys NGS team wish you all a very Happy Christmas and look forward to welcoming you to our fabulous gardens again in 2019. Helen Anthony, Publicity Officer, 01686 941795 [email protected]
Berriew W.I. November Meeting Berriew W.I.’s Annual General Meeting and regular meeting took place in the Bowling Club on 7th November.
Annual Reports were read out by Ferol and Sue, and were adopted. Membership had risen from 26 to 27 members. The sad death of Daphne Burton was recalled, as was the fact that had been a very enthusiastic member of the W.I. Debbie Carter had been welcomed during the year as a new member, and on this occasion she was presented with some flowers and a card, to congratulate her on her recent engagement.
President Sue Usmar addressed the meeting, confirming that she would be stepping down from the role, having held it for five years. Sue was thanked by Vice-President Ann Dixon for her outstanding commitment as President over such a lengthy period.
After some deliberation the committee for the next year was elected, with Catriona Heeraman as President and Lisa Cakebread as Vice-President; the meeting wished them well. An exciting programme of events and speakers was announced for next year, and refreshments were served during the break, including delicious brownies baked by Jo Carrick.
The meeting discussed the venue once again, and Jan suggested that Berriew Community Council be approached, in regard to improved lighting. Darts and dominoes matches would be starting over the next few weeks. The Lion Hotel was confirmed as the venue for the Christmas meal on December 5th and it would hopefully be an evening of good cheer and merriment.
Mary Nicholson
Berriew R.B.L. POPPY APPEAL 2018.
Sue Creaven (Berriew Village) £ 92.20 Leslie Ellis (Lower & Upper Glan-yr-Afon) £120.39 Lisa Greenslade (Maes Beuno) £ 40.62 Amy Redman (Felindre) £ 58.47 Janet Thomas (The Cil) £136.25 Molly Evans (Brithdir) £286.06 Janet Jones (Llifior) £ 44.13 Doug Phillips & Frank Geoghagan £ 67.44 (Brooks & Penyparc) Sue Rees (Refail) £228.92 Peggy Bayliss (Garthmyl) £233.51 Glenys Benyon (Manafon) £274.42 Mary Nicholson (Pantyffridd) £ 85.14 Val Wallis (1st part Manafon Rd.) £ 37.33 John Sadler (Bettws Road) £ 94.78 Berriew Primary School £134.08 Alan Davies (Butchers) £ 13.16 Berriew Stores £118.93 Lychgate Tea Room £ 29.09 The Lion, Berriew £ 72.77 The Talbot, Berriew £ 30.87 The Nags Head, Garthmyl £ 57.86 The Lion, Caerhowel £ 66.72 Lakeside £ 41.87 Yvonne Wood Hygienist, Glansevern £ 5.00 Manafon Church £ 32.59 Coed y Dinas, Country Store £295.57 Wreaths £ 79.25 St. Beuno’s Church Collection £295.18 Donations: Berriew Darby & Joan Club £ 5.00 Berriew Show Committee £ 10.00 Helen Bennett – Book Sales £105.00 Coffee Morning 10/11/18 £341.15
Grand total last year (2017) £2889.59 Grand total this year (2018) £3533.81
There are still one or two donations yet to be received so the total will increase.
An enormous thank you to all the collectors, to Sue Rees for organising the coffee morning, to Lisa Rees for helping, to all who supported the coffee morning and to everyone who generously donated to the cause and contributed to the grand total.
Val & Barry Wallis – Berriew Poppy Organisers.
BERRIEW ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL FUND 2018.
On behalf of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Fund I would like to congratulate our own Berriew Poppy organisers Valerie and Barry along with their excellent band of devoted volunteer helpers who go out year after year irrespective of the weather conditions to take their poppy trays and boxes from door to door to sell and collect this much needed contribution to the National Poppy Appeal Fund. It is not like the town collections where they stand on the street or warm supermarket entrances and shake and hold out a tin for people to drop their coins into. No, they have to go out into those remote country areas. Our dedicated poppy sellers must travel for many miles from one house or farm to another, then perhaps nobody at home when they arrive there or I’m sorry I had mine from Welshpool or Newtown, whilst others will say we were expecting you. We must also give a big thank you to all those people who contribute most generously year after year to this most deserving cause by putting their money in the poppy collection boxes, not forgetting the excellent contributions made by our local public houses, shops and all the other local organisations within the Berriew collecting area amounting to the total of £3192.66, this along with the lovely coffee morning held in Berriew Bowling Club, organised by Sue Rees, which added a further £341.15, giving us a grand total of £3533.81 for The Berriew Royal British Legion 2018 Poppy Appeal Fund. Many thanks for your wonderful contributions, tremendous effort and response shown by all and many thanks once again to our wonderful, excellent Poppy Organisers and dedicated collectors. I would also like to thank those people who year by year erect and lay out the Field of Remembrance on the grass area near the Lychgate for the placing of the little wooden crosses in memory of their loved ones.
THANK YOU EVERYONE. J. Ellis M.B.E.
Berriew Brownies
Our Brownies are planning to participate in Carol Singing around our village! They will do a short walk around and finish at the Talbot. This will take place on the evening of Thursday 13th December, so please listen out for our little angels singing. The Browines will be collecting donations for Children in Need.
Senior Citizens Party
The annual New Year Party will take place on Tuesday 29th January at Welshpool Town Hall from 2pm and is open to anyone aged 60yrs and over from not only Welshpool but also the surrounding villages. The afternoon will comprise of a star studded entertainment show followed by afternoon tea. All tickets will be entered into a free draw. Tickets are available from Welshpool Jewellers or Flaunt It card shop priced £8.50.
Berriew Football Club PRESIDENT – Mr Delwyn Langford
CHAIRMAN – Mr David Jones – 01686 640953
SECRETARY – Mrs Alison Roberts – 07929 206956
TREASURER – Mrs Kelly Midmore – 07794 024894
First Team Fixtures
Wednesday 28th November – 7.30pm Berriew v Rhayader Town Saturday 1st December – 2pm Radnor Valley v Berriew Saturday 8th December – 2.30pm Berriew v Llanidloes Town Saturday 15th December – 2.30pm Tywyn Bryncrug v Berriew Saturday 22nd December – 2.30pm Caersws v Berriew Wednesday 26th December – 2.30pm Berriew v Kerry Saturday 29th December – 2pm Churchstoke v Berriew
Quiz Dates 8pm Talbot Sunday 2nd December 2018 Sunday 6th January 2019 Sunday 3rd February 2019
Berriew FC Racenight
Berriew bowling club Saturday 26th January 2019 – 7pm All welcome
Berriew F.C. Juniors
Training for girls and boys, teams of all ages. For more information visit the Berriew Football Club Juniors website http://berriewfcjuniors.co.uk or please contact Paul Inns [email protected] / 07801 240097 or Andrew Wilde [email protected] / 07966 882704
Dates for your diary
Sunday 7th April 2019 – Berriew Fun Run Saturday 8th June 2019 – Berriew FC Ladies lunch.
Berriew Football Club 1st Team Results.
Saturday 20th October 2018 – JD Welsh Cup 1st Round
Berriew 2-2 Penrhyncoch (AET) – Berriew win 5-4 on penalties
Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Luke Vickers. 4. Craig Pearce. 5. Rhys Stephens. 6. Marc Jones. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Harry Watkins. 9. Richard Davies. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Tomos Williams. SUBS: 12. Calum Greatorex. 14. Ismail Ozdemir. 15. Xavier Matisse Scorers: George Davies, Joe Haycock
Saturday 27th October 2018 – FAW Trophy 3rd Round
Carno 0-2 Berriew
Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Craig Pearce. 4. Drew Cook. 5. Rhys Stephens. 6. Marc Jones. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Tomos Williams. 9. Richard Davies. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Ismail Ozdemir. SUBS: 12. Sam Slack. 14. Calum Greatorex. 15. Harry Watkins 16. Xavier Matisse Scorers: Joe Haycock, Ismail Ozdemir
Saturday 3rd November 2018 – MMP Mid Wales League Division 1
Llansantffraid Village 1-7 Berriew
Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Luke Vickers. 4. Drew Cook. 5. Rhys Stephens. 6. Marc Jones. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Harry Watkins. 9. Richard Davies. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Xavier Matisse. SUBS: 12. Craig Pearce. 14. George Mitten. 15. Charlie Humphreys Scorers: Richard Davies, Joe Haycock (2), Steffan Rogers (2), George Mitten, Charlie Humphreys
Saturday 10th November 2018 – JD Welsh Cup 2nd Rd
Prestatyn Town 6-3 Berriew
Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Craig Pearce. 4. Drew Cook. 5. Marc Jones. 6. George Mitten. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Harry Watkins. 9. Richard Davies. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Charlie Humphreys. SUBS: 12. Dewi Hughes. 14. Calum Greatorex 15. Will Gittins 16. Xavier Matisse Scorers: Joe Haycock (2), Richard Davies
Tuesday 13th November 2018 – MMP Mid Wales League Division 1
Berriew 1-0 Carno
Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Craig Pearce. 4. Drew Cook. 5. Rhys Stephens. 6. George Mitten. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Harry Watkins. 9. Richard Davies. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Charlie Humphreys. SUBS: 12. Sam Slack. 14. Xavier Matisse Scorers: George Mitten
Sunday 18th November 2018 – Montgomeryshire Cup 2nd Rd
Churchstoke 1-3 Berriew
Team: 1. Ryan Edkins. 2. George Davies. 3. Marc Jones. 4. Drew Cook. 5. Rhys Stephens. 6. George Mitten. 7. Steffan Rogers. 8. Harry Watkins. 9. Richard Davies. 10. Joe Haycock. 11. Charlie Humphreys. SUBS: 12. Calum Greatorex. 14. Xavier Matisse Scorers: Richard Davies (2), Joe Haycock
Following those results, the up to date league table is: MMP with Norman Lloyd Mid Wales League Division 1
Berriew Newsletter
Chairman/Editor: Val Wallis
Items for publication may be left in the Newsletter post box at Berriew Stores or e-mailed to the editor at: [email protected].
The Berriew Newsletter is published monthly on a voluntary basis as a service to the community. The Editor is empowered absolutely to withhold a contribution without explanation and does not accept liability for any opinions expressed by contributors. Articles may be edited for publication. The Berriew Newsletter cannot vouch for the accuracy of offers, services or goods that appear in the Berriew Newsletter, nor can it be responsible for the outcome of any contract that may be entered into with an advisor.
Berriew Mothers’ Union
Iris welcomed everyone to the October meeting and led a short devotional service. The arrangements for the Advent lunch at Lakeside are well in hand and transport will be provided for needy members and guests.
The Mothers’ Union Mission Area Carol Service is to be hosted by Berriew Mothers’ Union and will be held on Tuesday 4th December at 2p.m. in St. Beuno’s Church. Everyone is very welcome to come to this service.
Unfortunately the speaker was unable to come to the meeting so Joyce Harrison gallantly stepped into the role, and she had a most exciting tale to tell! She began her story by telling us about the Presbyterian revivalist preacher, Howell Harris, who came from Trefecca. He toured the countryside converting and preaching to the many scattered communities in the area. On his travels, at Tyddyn, he met the Bowen family who became great friends and supporters, and eventually two daughters of the house followed him to Trefecca to join the community there. The younger daughter kept a wonderful diary of her life at Trefecca and Joyce read this out so everyone enjoyed a detailed account of life at Trefecca in the mid 18th century. It was a very interesting enjoyable talk which we all found most fascinating.
Iris told the meeting the sad news that this was to be the last Berriew Mothers’ Union as numbers have dwindled and no young replacements were joining the group. Everyone felt very sad about this news as Mothers’ Union had been part of Berriew life for 80 years or more. Perhaps in the future there could be a revival.
Best wishes to everyone and Happy Christmas! Ann Dixon.
Montgomery Canal Film Release
After months of filming on the Montgomery Canal, Canal and River Trust are delighted to release “Life on the Monty”, a short film that celebrates the heritage, wildlife and people who make this beautiful canal so special. The film also includes archive footage of the original restoration from 1969, to celebrate the role of volunteers in its resurrection, and a chance to see The Prince of Wales re-opening the canal at Welshpool. Sylvia Edwards, Montgomery Canal Community Development Officer, says “The making of the film brought together various generations who wanted to tell the wider world how special this canal is: its unique environment, the amazing work done by past and current volunteers, the fun that it provides to young people and their families, and how everyone can enjoy its beautiful and peaceful surroundings.” “Watch the Life on the Monty trailer at https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/montgomery , where you will also find a link to the film itself. Feel free to click on the heart-shape button, top right handside, to “ like it”, and don’t forget to share it with your networks.”
“Life on the Monty” is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund as part of the restoration of the Montgomery canal in Shropshire.
If you would like to support the wider restoration effort of the Montgomery canal, go to http://re- storethemontgomerycanal.uk/
Pantyffridd Thursday 15th November
I would like to express my thanks to the lady in the blue car who stopped on the above date to help me when our beautiful ginger and white cat had been killed on the road. This lady came to my aid in trying to pick him up. In the confusion I can’t even remember thanking you, so I hope you are a local person and read this – thank you so much. I would also like to thank the 2 or 3 cars who in slowing down just past our house, alerted me to the fact that something was wrong, and when I walked down the drive to the road I found what had happened. These cars must have driven around him after seeing him lying there. It was some comfort to us to know that after he was killed nobody else drove over him. So thank you all. Can I just add although you cannot avoid killing a cat or a dog if they run out, please remember that it is most probably somebodys loved pet and if you are able please move them to the side of the road to avoid further heartache. Val Wallis.
The Berriew Charity (Charity Number 216265)
The Berriew Charity is here to help support all ages of the community who reside within the parish. Whether you perhaps would like a little extra help for something, or are starting a new venture in your life then please contact one of the following Trustees for more information, Ven Dr P Pike (Chair), Mrs P J Hausman, Mrs S E O’Brien, Mr M Creaven, Mr P R M Wilson, Mrs S Rees or Mrs A Bright. Applications are open to all age groups who live within the parish and should be sent to Mrs. Lynda Evans, Fir Grove, Berriew, SY21 8AQ (Correspondent) for the consideration of the Trustees.
Reminder – Competition for the Children
You still have time to enter the Christmas Competition – closing date is December 7th. A prize will be awarded in each age group. Up to 11 years old – a Christmas picture, drawn and coloured by yourself. 11 – 16 years – a Christmas story, composed by yourself of up to 500 words.
All entries to be placed in the Newsletter Post Box in Berriew Stores by December 7th.
Omission from November Newsletter – please remember to include your age, full name and contact number with your entry. If anybody has already entered and not given these details, please leave them in the Post Box and we will tie them up with your entry.
Winners will be contacted with their prize the week before Christmas. Good luck.
DECEMBER PRIZE CROSSWORD
A bottle of wine has been donated as a prize for the first correct entry of the December Crossword pulled from the Newsletter Post Box. Please ensure that your name and contact details are with your entry. NOVEMBER CROSSWORD SOLUTION
The ‘Old School’ Berriew
This photograph was sent into us by Joyce Andrew. It shows her father Charles Sidney Davies formerly of Vaynor Lodge, who was born in 1904, seated on the extreme left. Joyce knows no further details about the photograph – perhaps someone knows when the photo was taken or can identify others present.
FOR SALE
ROUND PINE DINING TABLE AND 4 CHAIRS.
VERY GOOD CONDITION £40 or nearest offer.
Tel: 07939 471111
Morgan Photography 2018
Berriew Calendar on sale @ The Lion Hotel, Lychgate Cottage Tea Room,
Berriew Stores and The Talbot Hotel.
On Sale soon @ Tea Room
Berriew Christmas Cards Christmas Tree Decorations
Check out our Facebook page for examples.
The Worst Angler
Thomas Birch, the eighteenth century scholar, was a keen fisherman. However, he rarely caught anything and so decided to disguise himself in order to lull the fish into a false sense of security. He constructed an outfit which made him look like a tree. His arms fitted into the branches and his eyes peered through knots in the bark. Thus attired, he set off down the riverbank and took up his position. He still did not catch anything, attracting only suspicious dogs and friends who used to picnic at his feet. Taken from- The Book of Heroic Failures.
The Least Successful Weather Report
After severe flooding in Jeddah in January 1979, the Arab News gave the following bulletin: ‘We regret we are unable to give you the weather. We rely on weather reports from the airport, which is closed because of the weather. Whether we are able to give you the weather tomorrow depends on the weather’ Taken from- The Book of Heroic Failures.
Editor’s Postscript
The closing date for the February 2019 newsletter is Wednesday 16th January and it will be published on Friday 25th January. Please remember we do not print a Newsletter for the month of January.
I would like to thank everybody who has given their time to help in the production and distribution of the Berriew Newsletter. Thank you to Pat and David Hall who every month help to bundle up and distribute the Newsletters, and to the volunteers who collect their bundles and deliver Newsletters door to door. Also thank you to the many people who send in articles and information to be published.
I personally would like to express my sincere thanks to Clare Evans who has patiently spent hours with me over the last 12 months or so helping me to produce the Newsletter file as we changed on to the new printer and more recently a new laptop with new operating systems. Clare – I couldn’t have done it without your help!! – I’ll still be emailing you shouting ‘help’ now and again, no doubt.
Lastly, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and New Year.
Please note – all articles and correspondence left in the Newsletter Post Box must include a name and address and/or telephone number. Anonymous items will not be published.
Val Wallis/Editor 01686 641875 Email: [email protected]
Diary of Events
Sunday 2nd December Berriew F.C. Quiz night at the Talbot Hotel, 8pm start. Monday 3rd December YFC Christmas Bingo at Berriew Community Centre 7pm Thursday 6th December Vocalise at the Lion Berriew 7pm. Friday 7th December Berriew School Christmas Fayre 2.45pm. Thursday 13th December Berriew Brownies Carol Singing in the village Wednesday 19th December Sax to the Rhythm at the Lion Berriew 8pm. Monday 24th December Berriew YFC Christmas Carols at the Lion Berriew 7pm. Friday 28th December The Talbot Hotel Pool, Darts & Dominoes Knockout Monday 31st December Undercover at the Lion Berriew. Monday 31st December The Talbot Hotel, New Year’s Eve Party. Wednesday 16th December Closing date for the February Newsletter. Sunday 6th January Berriew F.C. Quiz night at the Talbot Hotel, 8pm start. Saturday 26th January Berriew F.C. Racenight at Berriew Bowling Club 7pm. Every Friday Bridge Club at the Refail 7.30pm.
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MID-WALES SPORTS & PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC (Maes Eglwys, Pantyffridd, Berriew)
Jan Lawrence MSc MCSP
Chartered Physiotherapist
Specialist in Musculo-skeletal, Orthopaedic and Sports Injuries Acupuncture & Manipulative Therapy available Conditions treated: neck & back pain, arthritis, shoulder, hip, knee & joint problems 01686 650943 Email: [email protected] Daytime & evening appointments available
BERRIEW STORES Tel: 01686 640266 Alan Davies Email: berriewstores @gmail.com
Family Butcher Your local Independent Village Store
Local Meats Well stocked convenience store, stocking all your favourite brands including groceries, newspapers, wines and beers and local fresh Home Made Burgers produce. And sausages We also now offer an in-house floristry service. Suppliers to Paypoint Services and National Lottery. Lychgate Tearoom Post Office Hours And Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 10am-6.30pm. General public Wed 10am-12.45pm & 2.15pm-6.30pm. Sat. 8am-6.30pm and Sun. 10am-5.30pm. (These hours may change due to staff holidays or sickness) We Tel: 01686 640306 will be closed on 15th of each month for 2 hours to run month end. Evening: 01938 810743 Shop Open- Mon-Fri. 7am-7pm. Mob: 07971582347 Sat. 8am-7pm and Sun. 8am-6pm.
Call in at A. Hughes R.G. Peate ALLSORTS Plasdwpa
Funeral Services We Stock Cards for all Salop Road Septic Tanks Occasions Welshpool Emptied
150 Foot Reach Welsh Crafts, Gifts, Private Chapel Maximum Toys and Fancy Goods Funerals Personally Books for Children Conducted Licenced Stationary Tel: 01938 810657 Reasonable Rates Second Hand Books Or Te: 01686 640298 01938 559256 Tel: 01686 640615 Mob: 07971041429
Hair by Jane Cadwallader & Co. LLP Grahams Garage Chartered Accountants Complete Garage Service Ladies & Gents & Business Advisors Hairdressing Including: Mobile Hairdresser Agents for MOT*Servicing*Repairs Diagnostics Yorkshire Building Society Body work*Insurance Work Newtown, Welshpool Eagle House Air Conditioning*Tyres And surrounding villages 25 Severn Street Courtesy Car Available
Welshpool Fully qualified Technicians Tel: 07967 715764 Powys Best Quality Service Given 01686 640724 SY21 7AD. All Work Guaranteed Caerhowel Registered and Tel:01938 552625 Montgomery City and Guilds Qualified Email: Powys SY15 6HF Tel: 01686 668327 office @cadwalladerllp.co.uk
R.H. Bunner & Son Ltd. The Lychgate Cottage Tearoom & Deli is the village meeting place for morning coffee, Montgomery lunch with friends, or afternoon cream teas. SY15 6RA All cakes, scones, and savouries are home baked at the tearoom each day. Tel: 01686 668308 There is also a well stocked deli counter. www.rhbunner.co.uk All ingredients are sourced locally.
Hardware & Ironmongery. We offer a takeaway service, just pop in or telephone your order through on 01686 640750 Traditional cast iron cookers
& hearth stoves Sarah can also provide Celebration Cakes for Range of Gardening equipment any occasion Also a selection of buffets. And garden seeds If we can be of any further help please contact Main Dealers for Polaris Sarah 01686 640750 & Arctic Cat ATV's
GREGYNOG Conferences Residential/Day. Weddings. Celebrations. Events. Bed & Breakfast. Cafe. Garden & Tours. For more details ring 01686 650224 Gregynog, Tregynon, Nr. Newtown, Powys.SY16 3PW www.gregynog.org
Mark Haycock FLOWERS Qualified By JAN PHILLIPS Electrician/Appliance CHRIS EVANS “Special Flowers for all Engineer Occasions” Building and roofing services *Wedding & Bridal Wiring Installations:- Consultations Domestic, Agricultural, All aspects of construction, *Funerals Commercial, Industrial internal and external *Celebrations brickwork, tiling, patios and *Bouquets – Delivery Repairs to:- ponds etc. Available Washing Machines, All Designed from home @ Tumble Dryers,Dishwashers, For informal advice and costing Rhydyware Cookers, Vacuum cleaners etc. for your project Llandyssil Tel: 01686 640597 or Montgomery Mob:07719 933884 07785221639 or email: Powys. SY15 6HQ Tel: 01686 640815 cebars @hotmail.co.uk Tel: 01686 668645 Documents: 0r 07791 870325 vaynorcottage @hpeprint.com
Lavender Blue Florist Alan Spencer Flowers for all Occasions Wedding and Event Flowers Interior Painting and Decorating Specialising in Domestic Work
Funeral Flowers Gift Bouquets and Plants Apprentice Trained Delivery available With over 35 years Experience At Berriew and Four Crosses 01686 640266 or 01691 839283 Tel: Daytime 07775751826 Evening 01938 554764 www.lavenderbluewelshpool.co.uk
For all your domestic Yoga Classes in Castle Caereinion appliance and electrical repairs Clive's Electrical Ltd. At the Village Community Hall Repairs to Washing machines, Thursdays – 6.30pm till 8.00pm. Tumble driers, Dishwashers,cookers, Cost £5.00/class or £45.00/10 sessions. Microwaves Vacuum cleaners, Storage heaters, Call Richard on 01938 850578 Lights & sockets, Or 07583079423 for information. Portable appliances, Testing etc. Suitable for beginners or Tel: 01938 850264 intermediate. Castle Caereinion
Mid Wales and Shropshire
Norman Jones Time for You Therapies Domestic Appliance Repairs
Same Day/Next Day Service
Clinical Hypnotherapy and Counselling Tel:07971 252069 01588 638677 New and used sales Individuals and Couples Spares/Repairs Cookers For More Information Visit Washers Driers Vacuums www.kimfaulknerhypnotherapy.co.uk
Or call Kim on 07903806002
TREFALDWYN VETS M's R.C.V.S. Veterinary Surgeons
Tel:Montgomery 01686 668234 Llanfair 01938 810087 Surgery Hours by Appointment
Montgomery Mon-Fri 9.00am – 10.00am Mon-Fri 4.30pm – 6.00pm
Llanfair Caereinion Mon-Fri 9.00am – 11.00am Mon-Fri 3.30pm – 5.00pm 24 hour care for your pets, horses and farm animals.
Mark Jones
Painter and decorator Domestic and commercial
No job too small Competitive prices
Also tiling and general repairs undertaken
Tel: 01686 640610 Or 079799 16227
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01686 630572 or 07780 965737 [email protected]
Alun Roberts Pressed for Time Diamond Services Car Sales Any make of New & Quality Ironing Services Domestic Duties Used Cars supplied Cleaning Pick-up and drop off Shopping/Trips The Old Hall Service Companionship Tregynon Newtown For more details Very friendly, reliable person Powys Contact Diane Confidentiality guaranteed. Tel: 01686 650450 15 mile radius of Manafon. 01686 650586 For your requirements please Email: Contact Diane on: [email protected] 01686 650586 Mobile 07981705974 web:alunrobertscarsales.co.uk
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EXPERIENCED, INSURED & DBS CHECKED SELF EMPLOYED PRIVATE CARER FOR RESPITE SIT IN & PERSONAL ASSISTANT WORK TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS. REGULAR CONTRACTED HOURS OR ONE OFF BOOKINGS AVAILABLE. CONFIDENTIALITY ASSURED. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT AMANDA TEL: 07738674039