BARD POEM 2010 AFRICAN SINGER HELPS RADYR COMPREHENSIVE GET VERSED IN GLOBAL ISSUES… by Jessica Ure Summer holidays may beckon – but local Ben’s song ‘One Goal’ is part of the sixth formers from Cardiff went to London international 1GOAL campaign for this week to learn how going to school can universal primary education Supported by help to tackle poverty. FIFA (see www.join1goal.org) and Fourteen sixth form students from Radyr luminaries like Gary Lineker, David James Comprehensive School attended the annual and Andy Cole. Global Student Forum where they critically In a special competition following the explored contemporary development issues forum Radyr’s students have been and engaged with politicians, development challenged to write and record their own practitioners and campaigners. versus to the song – the best to be used in They also got the opportunity to meet with the final recording of ‘One Goal’. the former child soldier, now In a special competition following the internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter forum Radyr’s students have been Ben Okafor. In support of the sixth form challenged to write and record their own conference and the theme ‘Education versus to the song – the best to be used in Beats Poverty’ Ben wrote and performed a the final recording of ‘One Goal’. Elin Crotty of Bryn Deri Primary School - charity song – and invited the students to continued on page 5 winner of the WI Cup rewrite the lyrics. The Forgotten Land By The Doodle Nutter The proud ruins, home to ancient history, but its crumbling walls fall prey to the river Valiant swans sail the peaceful waters Sun covered patchwork fields look on from a distance at what's left of the once majestic palace Clouds reveal pictures of the land as they gaze once again Shadowed trees gently caress the water with their drooping branches The rotting bridge makes the once great fortress inaccessible from the land Radyr Students Owen Stenner-Matthews and Eshan Mazumdar meeting Ben Okafor As night falls the fortress becomes a home again, but not for the people The walls and floor are tormented by rodents and birds as they return to their night time lair Storm clouds brew, swirling overhead burdened by their heavy load Torrential rain beats down, battering the crumbling walls The peaceful river turns evil, a writhing mass of power, washing swans and cygnets alike out of their near water nests As dawn approaches the castle resumes its normal state A constant battle unhindered by people between light and dark The forgotten land, not known by people The castle from the land that time Students were asked to think of a question to put to their local MPs relating to poverty and forgot education, Radyr students met with Cardiff West MP Kevin Brennan in Westminster. Printed by J & P Davison, 3 James Place, Treforest, Pontypridd CF37 1SQ Tel. 01443 400585 RADYR CHAIN Free to every home in Radyr and Morganstown Number 189 August 2010 Summer Sizzler at Lychgate Gardens Following the postponement of the The smell of the barbecue and freshly Sidings Sizzler on the 8th May this baked crepes wafted across the plot event was re-scheduled as the Summer attracting the mums and dads and Sizzler and took place at Lychgate local residents to come and join in the Gardens on Saturday 19th June. fun. Music filled the air. The Community plot was filled with The event was sponsored by Taylor marquees, stalls and activities for our Wimpey, who assisted in making the younger residents during the afternoon plot ready for the event on the day, and followed in the early evening with and it’s thanks to Peter Petit and his a cheese, paté and wine tasting. Free team for their assistance in this matter. pizzas were distributed to all those at An event of this size relies on a small the event supplied by our own Italian band of willing workers to plan and restaurant, Café Lazio. The cheese and execute the organisation of the day. It paté was supplied by our Veg Vendor, thanks to all those who assisted on the Alan. Both businesses based in Station day especially the team led by Clare Road shopping centre. Salon Nia Barnett from the Radyr Youth Centre, provided free nail and make up care the Association, Radyr Golf Club and during the afternoon. The teenagers the Baptist Church. The photograph of were offered free workshops for circus our County Councillor, Rod McKerlich, skills, dance, drama and graffiti artistry, learning how "to spin" is a worrying along with two bouncy castles supplied feature! We wish Becca Bodsworth a by "Fun Times" of Llantrisant, who speedy recovery, as she was the original generously donated the proceeds planner of this event. We hope that the towards the Charity - Ty Hafan. Sumo residents of the new development at wrestling was seen in the centre of the the sidings felt included in our village event with other stalls provided by activities and will want to come and Tenovus, R&MCC, the Association, join us next year in the 2011 Festival. Slimmers World, Tracy Baker and her organisation and Kim a local resident. David Cargill COMING EVENTS We wish Becca Bodsworth, the original planner of the event, a speedy recovery. We hope the residents of the new development at the Sidings felt included and will join us in next year’s Festival. N.B. Details of all coming events can be found in RPMG 25th Anniversary the Diary section of the website www.Radyr.org.uk On Saturday 3rd July, around 75 people SEPTEMBER celebrated 25 years of Radyr Parish 9 R&M LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY, Old Music Group by attending a dinner at Church Rooms. BRIAN DAVIES of the Radyr Golf Club. They were greeted Pontypridd Heritage Centre on IOLO with a welcoming drink and background MORGANNWG. All are welcome. 7.30 p.m. 23 Radyr and Morganstown Association present music played by accomplished local the welcome return of FLUELLEN in THE harpist, Tomos Xerri, a name we shall CORN IS GREEN by Emlyn Williams. hear much more of in years to come. Morganstown Village Hall. Tickets £8 concessions £7 those in full time education After Grace by Norman Clewer, a £4 from Veg Vendor Station Road Radyr founder member of the group, a Allan Cook 20843176 Nick Hawkins wonderful dinner was enjoyed by all to 20842561 available from early August. more background harp music. 7.30p.m. NOVEMBER The more formal part of the evening got Tomos Xerri 11 R&M LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY. Old started with an address by our Church Rooms. Dr. Amelia Pannett on the Now for the commercial….our Musical President and founder, Christine Davies work of Cambian Archaeology and the Director, Tessa Davies and Producer, MORGANSTOWN MOTTE. All are who gave a short history of the group Gill Evans are already working hard on welcome. 7.30 p.m. referring to the early shows, the very our next show, My Fair Lady, to be first of which was Joseph… The focal performed at Bishop of Llandaff School point of the room was the original Coat on 23rd to 26th February next. of Many Colours, beautifully made 25 EDITORIAL Rehearsals are on Fridays years ago by Jean Hooker and which commencing 3rd September and new looks as good today as it did then. members are always very welcome. No Christine introduced our guest speaker, previous experience necessary, only a opera star Beverley Humphreys, who love of music…..come along and give it commenced her address by saying that This edition of Radyr Chain is smaller a try. than usual as we have not received many she felt the most important things in life articles. Please send us news and were ‘Love, Laughter and Music’. Very articles that you think may be of interest. soon we were falling off our seats with COFFEE MORNING The Sidings Summer Sizzler was a great laughter as she related her stories and AT PUGH’S success and a real Fun Day out. The experiences. She ended with a toast to GARDEN CENTRE the Music Group and to the next 25 event was sponsored by Taylor Wimpey Pugh’s Garden Centre is years. There could not have been a and thank Peter Petit and his team for kindly supporting a coffee their efforts in helping to make the plot more appropriate choice of speaker for morning for the British Heart ready for the event. Thanks also to Clare this occasion. Foundation (BHF). Barnett and her team from Radyr Youth It is just one month since the group’s On Wednesday, 11th August between Centre, The Association, Radyr Golf Club AGM and rarely has an incoming 10.30 and 11.30am, the Bay Tree and The Baptist Church. Chairman been ‘thrown into the deep Restaurant and Coffee Shop will be Local shops and businesses all end’ with an occasion like this but, generously serving tea and filter coffee free contributed in various ways – Veg Vendor, having survived and even enjoying the of charge in exchange for a ticket from the CafÈ Lazio and Salon Nia were extremely evening, Julia Hallinan now feels able BHF. generous. The Bouncy Castles were to cope with anything. Outgoing The Pugh family has chosen to support the supplied by “Fun Times” of Llantrisant Chairman Brian Willis acted, as ever, as BHF as unfortunately some members have who generously donated the proceeds to Master of Ceremonies and kept us all in been affected by heart disease. Earlier this Ty Hafan. order with his block and gavel. It was a year they donated a fantastic £1,600.