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Llysworney News June 2010 From the family of Peter Finucane Should anyone further wish to donate the link is 100 Club Mother's Union The next major fund-raising event will be on Tuesday 7th September 10.30am at Ty Teilo which will be a Coffee Morning with Bring and Buy. MU projects both at home and abroad are in constant need of funds to continue their vital work and your support for MU events is much appreciated. For any further information, please contact the MU Branch Leader, Susan Smith, in Llysworney. Colwinston & Llysworney WI Beach Body Fitness & Pamper Day in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. Boot camp session by Outdoor Fitness Ltd. Free spine check by Cardiff chiropractor Dr Ben Mathew. 2 course lunch with Bucks Fizz (vegetarian option). Modern dance lesson. Pilates lesson. Talk on how to stay fit, young and beautiful! Free use of the following facilities-heated, covered swimming pool, gym, Jacuzzi, steam room, hot tub, tennis court. Manicures (extra) Tickets are £25 for the day and are available from Diane Bluck. TEDDY BEARS IN WORNEY WOOD! If you go down to Worney Wood on 27 June For every bear that ever there was Beneath the trees where nobody sees Come and join us to seek out the teddy bears in Worney Wood on 27 June 2010 at 11am. Entry is £5 per family and hotdogs and refreshments will be on sale after the hunt. So don’t come alone, it will be a lovely day down in the woods and not one when you should stay at home! Village AGM The committee has changed slightly: Jim Churchman will be taking over Gordon Turley’s newsletter round. Please also remember that the village tents, crockery, utensils etc. can be hired out in return for a donation to help keep our heads above water. Our village summer event this year will be a Picnic and Pimms to be held on 4th September. Please keep the weekend free and further details will follow.
Llysworney News May 2010 Annual General Meeting Cycle Treasure Hunt 100 Club Winner Kilimanjaro Trek in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust Cystic Fibrosis is the UK’s most common life-threatening inherited disease. It clogs the internal organs with sticky mucus making it hard to breathe and digest food and making the sufferer very susceptible to repeated chest infections. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK’s only national charity dedicated to all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis. It aims to ensure appropriate care for those with CF whilst funding medical research into the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. At the moment it is an exciting time in CF research as medical trials have begun on CF patients using gene therapy which hopefully in the future will help to eradicate the symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis. Please could you help me to reach my £3,600 target for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust by sponsoring my challenge to conquer Kilimanjaro. You can do this by visiting www.justgiving.com/Diane-BluckKiliClimb2010 and donating on line (it is a completely safe site), signing the sponsor form on the Carne Arms notice board (thank you Janine and Luke) supporting the fund raising events (see below) or just letting me know that you are willing to sponsor me. I am very grateful to those who have already signed my sponsor form. Now all I have to do is get training! Afternoon tea and home-made cakes at Tudor Lodge Friday 14th May from 2pm to 6pm. Little Fish Fun Club
Llysworney News April 2010 Cycle Treasure Hunt 11th April All levels of cycling ability are welcome and points will be deducted for an excess of Lycra or yellow jerseys. The route is reasonably gentle (and short) using country lanes but does cross the main Cowbridge/Llantwit major road twice so please take care, and make sure there is a responsible team leader. Even if the clues prove tricky it’s a great way of getting out and seeing spring in the Vale. Why not book your Sunday lunch in the Carne to round off the morning - 773553? (Oh, we have just given away where the route finishes). Colwinston & Llysworney WI 3 Cities Spring Tour 2010 Heroes Return Clipper Round the World I will now be on the 'Edinburgh Inspiring Capital', leaving SF on the 11th April. My leg of the race finishes at Jamaica around the 16th May. If anyone wants to follow the race there is a very good website which shows the yacht positions throughout the race. www.clipperroundtheworld.com Click on 'follow' and then 'race viewer' - Edinburgh is the white cross on blue background flag. Little Fish Fun Club. If you child/children would like to attend please contact either Diane Bluck, Helen Sloane or Sally Harrop. The club meets every school holidays and is open to 5-12 year olds. New members welcome. Village AGM From the Murtons It all helped me through a bad time and we both appreciate your kindness enormously. My strength is still somewhat depleted but I hope to be out and about and back among you 'ere too long. What a wonderful caring village we live in.
Llysworney News March 2010 Colwinston & Llysworney WI St Fagan’s visit Llandow Community Council BT Box at the corner of Pen y Rheol and Carne Terrace. Yet again, we have requested BT to move this so that it is not obstructing vision for drivers emerging from Carne Terrace. BT has agreed in the past to do this but have yet to comply. NGS Publicity Major beneficiaries: Crossroads £350,000 Help the Hospices £450,000 Macmillan Cancer Support £550,000 Marie Curie Cancer Care £550,000 Crossroads will use the money to give respite help to the carers of people with dementia. Help the Hospice a relative of a hospice patient was asked what the three most important things for him / her were. Answer 1. A garden for them to go out into, 2. Patient was washed in bed 3. The drinks trolley. Macmillan Cancer Support NGS has provided money for 140 Macmillan nurses. £1 given becomes £5 with government additional funding and money from other sources. Marie Curie Cancer Care £4.8m from NGS in last 20 years – 30,000 families helped for members needing terminal care. Over £25m has been raised for charity in the last 10 years; this includes ACNO and teas money for other charities. Quote from Joe Swift, President: “Great gardens to visit, great value for money and the proceeds going to great charities” Cycle Ride 100 Club winner Easter Flowers Mothers Union All proceeds will be donated to the Literacy and Numeracy Project of MU which aims to support particularly women and girls overseas in countries where education is at such a premium that they are the ones who cannot afford to be educated even to a basic level. Please help if you can by if possible attending the event or, if you are unable to do this, by buying a ticket (£1.00) or perhaps donating a raffle prize or something for the bring and buy stall. Tickets are available me or any other MU branch member. 3 Cities Spring Tour 2010 Heroes Return St David’s Day supper Crime Prevention Advice
PCSO Steven Thomas - 07805 301418 PC Robin Mellor - 07805301409
Llysworney News January & February 2010 Llysworney Community Association THANK YOU – Carols Round the Pond Burns Night ST Fagans visit Also if anyone is nervous about the amount of walking, please let us know ASAP and help will be provided at St Fagan’s. We will be leaving the village at approximately 9.30am and the tour will finish at lunch time. St David’s Day celebration Cycle ride Home safety check Llandow Community Council Our local County Councilor, Ray Thomas, held a ‘surgery’ at the Carne Arms on Saturday 16th January, making himself available to discuss local issues. Although advertised in the Gem at short notice, and emailing what contacts we had, only one resident came to talk to him. Mr Thomas has promised to give more notice of his visits in future. Another Thank You Colwinston & Llysworney WI 100 Club Winner L(a)RGA News 2010 St Tydfil News Little Fish Fun Club. Mothers Union The following meeting is on Tuesday 2nd March at Ty Teilo again at 7.30pm and will be Lenten Reflections by the Rector. On 24th March at 7.00pm there will be a Deanery Lady Day Service at St Mary Church. All are welcome to any or all of these events and if you want any further information please contact Susan Smith. Rector’s Ramblings Forty days after Christmas comes the feast of the ‘Presentation of Christ in the Temple’; it is on or around the 2nd February. This reminds us of the occasion when Jesus, just forty days old, was brought according to custom to the Temple in Jerusalem by Mary and Joseph. There he was ‘presented’ or offered to God as a first-born male child. The custom was for the Temple officials to return the child to the parents after a small offering had been made. Up until then the mother had been secluded from society but with the presentation complete she was able to return to the world. There is a remnant of that ceremony in the old 1662 Book of Common Prayer. It is a service called, ‘The thanksgiving of women after child-birth commonly called, The Churching of Women.’ Childbirth would have been an unpredictable experience in the 17th century so it is not perhaps surprising that they would want to give thanks. The service is still there in our current Prayer Book but rarely requested. So that is the reference to babies. Candles? The feast of the Presentation is more conveniently called, ‘Candlemas’. It takes its inspiration from the words of Simeon in the nunc dimittis where the infant Jesus in the Temple is described as ‘a light to lighten the Gentiles and to be the glory of thy people Israel.’ This theme of light inspired the practice of blessing all the candles that were to be used by the church in the year ahead. Some of the candles would be blessed and given to those who could not afford to buy their own. And bears. Well bears are supposed to emerge from hibernation at Candlemas – but you knew that. March newsletter
Llysworney News December 2009 100 Club Carols around the Pond Burns Night – 23rd January 2010 Village Tidy Up Christmas Messages Happy Christmas and best wishes to everybody in Llysworney from Jim and Penny Churchman. Sue and Francis Hayes would like to wish all readers a very Happy Christmas and apologise for not sending cards this year except to those far and away. We will happily make a donation with the money saved to a charity we support. Bryn, Linda and the girls wish everyone a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. Happy Christmas to all from Tom and Linda Marples. Susan and David Smith would like to send to all their friends in the village very best wishes for a happy Christmas and peaceful and prosperous New Year. Tricia, Gordon and Nick Turley would like to wish everyone in the village a happy Christmas and healthy 2010. Diane, Katie and Nick Burlington wish everybody in the village and very happy Christmas and New Year. Martyn and Melanie Hurst wish everyone in Llysworney a happy Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. Dr Peter would like to wish all the village a happy Christmas and a jolly New Year. And a big thank you for all the help during the year. Valeways Winter Walks Valeways is a registered charity working in partnership with the community to reopen existing footpaths to create a network of enjoyable circular walks across the Vale of Glamorgan, linking towns and villages to the surrounding countryside and points of interest. For more information please visit the website at www.valeways.org.uk. Delivery RoundsBelow is a list of people who deliver your newsletter (or sell tickets) together with a map of the village relating to each round. The map is on the last page of the newsletter. If anyone has a problem with delivery or wanting to buy tickets for events, you’ll know who to contact. Round 1 - Diane Bluck (773910) Round 2 - David Edwards (771912) Round 3 - Bryn Miles (772722) Round 4 - Hilary Sheldon (773063) Round 5 - Joanne Davies (775659) Round 6 - Gordon Turley (772508) Round 7 - Sue Hayes (772293) Round 8 - Maria Martin (771047) Round 9 - Joanne Davies (7756590) Round 1 includes Nash and Round 2 Carne Terrace / Penyrheol Terrace. Fundraising at St David's School Tomato Bredie 1kg of stewing lamb or beef Enough seasoned flour to coat the meat Vegetable oil and butter for frying Garlic (to taste) 2 onions A pinch each of dried oreganum, basil and thyme 6 tomatoes 2 tablespoons of tomato paste A cup of stock A glass of white wine
Serve with a starch of your choice. Cathy Bryant Crime Prevention Advice Lock the doors and close the windows when you leave your car, however long you are leaving it for. When parking at home, always use your garage if you have one and lock both your vehicle and your garage. If you do not have a garage, try and park in a well-lit area. When parking outside, always try and park in an attended car park. Look for a public car park which is part of the police approved ‘Safer Parking Scheme’ and displays the Park Mark brand. Some car parks also have ‘Secure Car Park’ accreditation – look for the sign. Don’t leave anything on display. Even an old coat or plastic bag can be tempting for a thief. If you need to contact us, here are our details: PCSO Steven Thomas - 07805 301418 PC Robin Mellor - 07805301409 Or alternatively, you can email us via the following website: www.ourbobby.com However, please remember to use the following numbers when reporting crimes and incidents: Non-Emergency - 101 Emergencies – 999 Village Christmas Tree
Llysworney News November 2009 St Tydfil’s Church Project Presentation Autumn Village Tidy Up Village Christmas Dinner Children’s Xmas Party Operation Christmas Child Christmas Messages Carols around the Pond Llysworney Website Computer Problems I was then contacted by Rob Dance, the owner of RockIT, and sent the following offer of computer support for the people of Llysworney:- FREE Computer Support for the People of Llysworney. Local Business owner Rob Dance announces a unique computer support offer. RockIT have become recognised as the number one choice for a quick response to computer problems, a personal approach, reliability and affordability, and is now offering the people of Llysworney - FREE IT support..... Why Are We Giving Away FREE IT Support? Some people think we are crazy for offering free services. They say, “Aren’t you afraid For the people of Llysworney we’re also offering an EXTRA BENEFIT – we want to give you £20 off any of our services the first time you use RockIT and 10% off any of our laptops or desktops valid until Christmas 2009. We can help you in the following areas: Computer running slow, Internet optimization, Laptop support, MAC support, Installations and upgrades, One to One tuition, Network setup and support, Internet security, Child Internet protection, Data backup and recovery, Supply of components laptops and desktop computers. I’m sure that you can understand there’s a limit to the number of FREE Health Checks we can provide each month so call us now on 01656 767222 to reserve your place. If anybody has had work carried out at home by anyone e.g. electrician, plumber etc, and would like to recommend them, then let me know and we can publish details in the newsletter. Crime Prevention Advice Identity Theft Identity theft is when somebody steals your name and other personal information to commit fraud. In cases of identity theft, your financial information is often stolen and transactions and purchases are made in your name. Identity theft is a form of identity crime – where somebody uses a false identity to commit a crime. You may even be framed for a crime if you are a victim. Did you know identity fraud costs the UK economy an estimated £1.2bn a year? That’s £25 for every adult in Britain. Identity theft can be an upsetting experience for the victim. It can be months before the fraudsters actions are discovered and it can take several months more to sort out the problems created as a result. Always think before you give away your personal details. Ask yourself the following questions… Who exactly is asking for my details? What details are they asking for? Why do they need to know these details? Fraudsters will possibly go through your rubbish to find your details. Dispose of documents with any personal information on them securely. A shredder is one of the most effective ways. PCSO 54977 Steven Thomas Cowbridge Police Station, Westgate, Cowbridge, CF71 7AR 01656 869450 07805301418 December Newsletter
Llysworney News October 2009 IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Sunday 18th October Wine Tasting in the Carne Arms from 7.30pm This is an opportunity to purchase some good wines for your Christmas celebrations. Committee Members will be coming around selling tickets for this event, but please ask for tickets in advance as this is a ‘limited numbers’ event. Ticket price is £15 which includes the wine tasting and some delicious nibbles provided by the Carne. Sunday 22nd November Village Tidy Up starting at 11am Some of you mat not know what a ‘Village Tidy Up’ involves. This is not just for a few committee members to get their hands dirty but an invitation to as many of you as possible to come out and tidy our village. For example there are a lot of weeds that need destroying outside most people’s properties and alongside kerbs. It is not only the pond area and play area that need attention but many other parts of the village too. A large skip will be provided outside the Churchyard so we hope that many of you will come and give a hand. The more people that help, the quicker the job gets done! Let’s be proud of our village! Sunday 20th December Children’s Christmas Party starting at 5.30pm Friday 18th December Village Christmas Dinner Tuesday 22nd December Carols Around Pond Saturday 23rd January Village Burns Night The Community Association is also organising a guided trip to St Fagan’s early next year and a St. David’s Day Village Dinner. More details will follow nearer the time. Harvest Meal Saturday 3rd October. We are following the usual custom of a shared meal, whereupon everyone brings a savoury dish or a dessert, but this year as we are trying to raise funds for the church project we are asking for a small donation of £5 per person in order to help the cause. Children under 10 yrs of age are free. There will also be a raffle (any prizes gladly received!) The Harvest meal will take place in the pool enclosure which is warm and comfortably seats 30-35 people. We will eat at 5.30pm, but people are invited from 4pm onwards to enjoy a swim in the heated pool if they so wish (optional) If you would like to attend, could you please ring Diane so she can co-ordinate the food and keep a tally of the number of people. Alternatively, there is a list on the font in the church which you can sign. The church is open on the Saturday morn (as it always is) so that people can bring Harvest gifts of fruit and veg to decorate the church for the Harvest Festival if they so wish. Little Fish Fun Club 1. Find an empty shoe box and cover it in Christmas wrapping paper. 2. Decide if your gift is for a girl or boy aged - either 2 to 4yrs, 5 to 9yrs, or 10 to 14yrs. The labels can be downloaded from www.samaritanspurse.uk.com. Stick the label on the shoebox. 3. Fill your box with gifts. Samaritan’s purse suggests – TOYS (something to love) soft toy, ball, finger puppet, trucks and cars, dolls etc. EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES (something to do) pencils, pens, crayons, notepad etc. HYGIENE ITEMS (something to use) Toothbrush, toothpaste, hairbrush, wrapped soap, flannel etc. OTHER ITEMS (something to eat or wear) sweets (not chocolate) gloves, scarf, cap, hat, bangles etc. 4. Include a donation of £2 or more in a small envelope inside the box (or preferably pay online) to cover the cost of transport and secure the box with an elastic band. 5. Give your shoe box to either Diane Bluck (Tudor Lodge) or Helen Sloane (Orchard Cottage) who will take them to the nearest pick up point by the 20th NOVEMBER. Details about the appeal can be found on the website www.samaritanspurse.uk.com as well as a list of what Not to send. Colwinston & Llysworney WI Village Inventory Golf League Altogether there are twelve teams in the league. A reminder that all games are to be finished by 31st December 2009. Crime prevention advice How do I protect myself from bogus callers? If someone calls round at your home, it's best to take precautions: Put the chain on the door before answering it - if you rent your home and don't have a chain, ask your landlord to fit one for you. Ask to see identification. Check their identification isn't fake - ask which company they're from, then phone the company to check the caller is genuine. Look the company up in the phone book rather than using a number they give you. Ask a neighbour or friend to come round while the caller is there. If you need to contact us, here are our details PCSO Steven Thomas - 07805 301418. PC Robin Mellor - 07805301409 Or alternatively, you can email us via the following website: www.ourbobby.com However, please remember to use the following numbers when reporting crimes and incidents: Non-Emergency - 101 Emergencies – 999 November Newsletter
Llysworney News September 2009 The end of an era John was a true village man and a colourful local character who was liked by all who met him. In comparison with his long standing friends in the village I only knew John for a short period of time. However, I will still miss his wicked sense of humour and mischievous nature. My thoughts are with Owen, his son, and his mother Mary, another village stalwart, who is currently in The Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend. His passing is not only a huge loss to all his friends but also the village of Llysworney which already seems duller without him. Church Project Progress We are now in the process of putting together a business plan and beginning discussions with our specialist Architect. Village Coastal Walk with Guide 11th October Paul, our Guide is an expert on the heritage coast and these walks are always fascinating. The walk is not too arduous and will last approximately 2 hours and suitable for all ages. Don’t miss this special experience. There is no cost but a donation to the Heritage Coast organisation is always appreciated. Colwinston & LLysworney WI Terry Walton is a gardener specialising in allotment gardening and is a regular on the Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2. His talk is funny informative with many interesting tips for all gardeners. Tickets will be £5.00 to include a buffet supper. There will be a bar. Tickets available from Hilary Sheldon, Little Paddock. 100 Club Winner Crime Prevention Advice However, make sure everyone in your home knows where the keys are kept in case of an emergency such as a fire. Doors and door and window frames should be strong and in good condition, so they can't be broken easily. You could also consider fitting:
If you live in rented accommodation and don't feel the property is sufficiently secure, ask your landlord to fit new or additional locks. If you need to contact us, here are our details: PCSO Steven Thomas - 07805 301418 PC Robin Mellor - 07805301409 Or alternatively, you can email us via the following website: www.ourbobby.com However, please remember to use the following numbers when reporting crimes and incidents: Non-Emergency - 029 20222111 Emergencies – 999 Village Inventory Llysworney Gents Dining Club September sees the club at the Trio Brasserie restaurant in Cowbridge on the 7th. The Carne Arms has been arranged as the venue for November. October and December venues have yet to be decided. Other locations have already been approached and agreement has been reached. Congratulations October Newsletter
Llysworney News August 2009 Wet and Wonderful in the Paddock How many villages could claim a summer event with a built-in water feature? The water cascaded between the two tents but the food, the drinks, the great band and the atmosphere were all brilliant. Dancing in wellies should be compulsory at village events from now on. One extra excitement occurred when all the electrics to the band’s PA system suddenly stopped. No, it wasn’t the rain affecting them; it was the village’s oldest resident deciding she’d heard enough loudness and we should all go to bed, so she pulled out the extension lead plug. An ASBO is pending. Fortunately, the sun actually shone on Sunday for the Great Llysworney Treasure Hunt and thanks to Peter and Janette Cole and Maria Martin and Jo Thomas for baffling everyone (of all ages) so brilliantly. A final note that occurred by accident: the valiant team who met to disassemble and pack away the tents managed the task on the day that Nelson Mandela urged the world to spend 67 minutes (equivalent to his years struggling against apartheid) to do something for their community. So we did. A big thank you to all those people who worked so hard to make the evening a success, committee members and non-committee members. Colwinston & LLysworney WI Terry Walton is a gardener specialising in allotment gardening and is a regular on the Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2. His talk is funny informative with many interesting tips for all gardeners. Tickets will be £5.00 to include a buffet supper. There will be a bar. Tickets are available from Hilary Sheldon at Little Paddock. Llysworney Golf League The aim is to have teams of two people who will all play each other by the end of December on a “4 ball better ball” basis. Games will be played at the Bridgend 9 hole course on the A48. The number of games will obviously depend on the number of teams entering. Dates and times of play will be arranged between the teams. If individuals want to play but have no partner (like me!) please put your name down and I will organise a partner. The entry list will be posted in the Carne Arms from Saturday 1st August and will close on Saturday 15th August. The league results will be in the newsletter and in the Carne Arms. An enormous trophy and prizes will go to the winning team. Any queries then please contact me. A little reminder from your neighbourhood policing team Crime prevention advice Try not to leave valuable items in places where they can easily be seen from outside. You could also consider marking valuable items with an ultra-violet pen, so they can be identified if they are stolen. Take photographs of items that can't be marked such as jewellery or antiques. Think about what's outside
If you need to contact us, here are our details: PCSO Steven Thomas - 07805 301418 PC Robin Mellor – 07805301409 or alternatively, you can email us via the following website: www.ourbobby.com However, please remember to use the following numbers when reporting crimes and incidents: Non-Emergency - 029 20222111 Emergencies – 999 September Newsletter
Llysworney News July 2009 Summer Event Weekend 11th and 12th July And don’t forget on Sunday the Great Llysworney Treasure Hunt. It also starts {and finishes} in The Paddock from 11.30am followed by impromptu barbecue. In other words, bring your own barbecue to enjoy and share. If you haven’t already been sold tickets for the Saturday evening event please contact any of the Committee Members. 100 Club Draw Colwinston & Llysworney WI CHURCH PROJECT - Progress Rev. Peter Leonard We are currently working on a draft business plan and exploring sources of potential funding. By the Autumn we hope to be in a position to make a presentation to the village. Your Neighbourhood Policing Team would like to invite you to… Just because we are having the meeting at Ewenny Village Hall doesn’t mean only people from that village can attend. The meeting is for anyone from the Llandow/ Ewenny ward. Hope to see you there. Crime prevention advice: Yard security: Don't keep ladders or other equipment in the yard that could be used to gain access to your home. Keep shrubs, bushes, hedges, and fences to a height of three feet or less. Solid fences can prevent neighbours from watching out for each other. Consider chain link or picket type fencing. Residential lighting should be used to light up home entry points. Motion detector lights are an inexpensive deterrent for areas where continuous lighting is unnecessary. If you need to contact us, here are our details: PCSO Steven Thomas - 07805 301418 PC Robin Mellor – 07805301409 Or alternatively, you can email us via the following website: www.ourbobby.com However, please remember to use the following numbers when reporting crimes and incidents: Non-Emergency – 029 20222111 Charity Concert August Newsletter
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