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Bike Marathon helps Cancer Fight Richard Bowen completed a 24 hour non-stop static bike ride at South Gower Rugby Club on Saturday August 2nd to help raise money for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. Richard and his family’s efforts in recent times have resulted in £35,000 being raised in memory of his sister, actress Lucy Jane Bowen, who died in January 2012 aged just 32, from lung cancer. She gained prominence by starring in a Touch of Frost alongside David Jason. Richard who was brought up in Bishopston but now lives in Cambridgeshire said “We all wanted to celebrate Lucy’s life and help other people with lung cancer, just like Lucy we will never give up our fight against this cancer” Richard completed his epic ride during a Family Fun Day held at the club and many families took the opportunity to enjoy the activities laid on. The Fun Day itself raised just over £1800 for the charity. The Bowen’s would like to thank all the families, friends and relatives that supported the event and made it so successful. Thanks to Natalie-Marie for providing a fitting end to the challenge with some rousing songs that got people up dancing, except Richard who was having a lie down! Finally a massive thanks to all at South Gower Rugby Club for hosting the event and providing brilliant staff who could not have done more to help the event go so smoothly.
Armistice Day Service
Memorial Stone, Murton Saturday 8th November 11am Please assemble in Community Centre by 10.30am prior to proceeding to the service. Refreshments will be served In the community centre
If you would like to support Richard and the family in their fight against lung cancer simply text TLJB79 £5.00 to 70070 or go to the Virgin Money Giving web site and put in Richard Bowen. Thank - you all for your support and watch this space for the next Bowen challenge.
Caswell Bay Erosion Update There have been a number of enquiries referring to the stones that have appeared at the western end of Caswell Bay. Council contractors removed beach material that was blocking access to the main foreshore steps and relocated it to the lower part of the western edge of the bay. Following an independent report it is suggested that natural tidal action was responsible for the loss of sand and not the relocated beach material. Previous monitoring of the sand levels in the Bay indicate that sand levels have lowered thus uncovering larger stones, rocks and material that had been previously covered. The Council is continuing to monitor the situation, and following expert advice will not be removing any material from the beach.
Further information can be found here www.swansea.gov.uk/caswellpebbles
Cyngor Cymuned Llandeilo Ferwallt
Bishopston Community
Council Newsletter
Sep tember 2014
Traditional Chinese
Acupuncture
& Deep Tissue Massage
Alex Wood LicAc MBAcC MTI
Member of the British Acupuncture Council Over 12 years clinical experience Can help treat a wide range of health problems For further details visit Tel: 01792 651 717 / 07812 702 382
Email: [email protected]
The Natural Health Service, Quaker House,
2 Page St, Swansea SA1 4EZ
Hareslade, Brandy Cove Rd, Bishopston,
Gower, SA3 3DX
www.swanseaacupuncture.co.uk
Pennard Library Pennard Library is celebrating its 50th Year. The old building has served its community well, but now a much needed rebuild is on the cards. In April, grants were obtained by the LA, working together with the Friends of Pennard Library (FoPL) to refurbish the library. In June, FoPL obtained an agreement in principle for a further grant of £100,000 from the Pennard Community Charity. This means that it is now possible to rebuild the library at no additional cost to the local authority. In September 2014, it is hoped that the existing building will be demolished and that the new Pennard Vernon Watkins Library will open early in 2015. The External Funding Panel met on 14th August to decide whether the rebuild would get the go ahead, unfortunately the LA believe that the build could be achieved before the cut-off date for one of the grants (30/11/14). FoPL are looking into other funding sources to ensure the build goes ahead. If you would like to join Friends of Pennard Library or find out more information please visit http://friendsofpennardlibrary.wordpress.com/
BISHOPSTON GARDENING SOCIETY Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month in the Day Room on Murton Green starting at 7.p.m. Non-members are welcome to attend any meeting at a cost of £2 per meeting.. A very informal, friendly group with practical talks, tea and biscuits and occasional workshops.
Mobile Police Station visiting your area Wednesday 3rd September 2014
1st October 5th November
Bishopston – Murton Hall - 09:15 - 10:45 Please come along and have chat with local officers to discuss any concerns you may have in your community.
Bishopston Amateur Theatrical Society This Autumn 2014, BATS will be celebrating their 100th production. This milestone event will be directed by Piers Morgan-Harvey. Come and see our 100th performance ‘The Shop at Sly Corner’ by Edward Percy will be performed on 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 November. General Enquiries: Heather Cooper, Secretary : [email protected] Ticket Sales: Philippa on 07805 362546 [email protected] www.batsgower.co.uk
Love Your Countryside Festival 2014
Sat 6 - Sun 21 September 2014. Various locations across rural Swansea.
The Love Your Countryside Festival takes place over 16 days in September with more than 50 different events and activities across Gower and Mawr – most of which are free. Get better acquainted with Swansea's amazing rural environment in this new and exciting festival. Come face to face with nature on a wildlife walk or bushcraft adventure, be creative and learn new skills in a rural craft workshop or get your hands dirty helping to look after our wonderful countryside environment. The Gower hub day, on Sunday 14th, will be a mile-long of family fun from Caswell beach, through Bishop's Wood Bishop's Wood to the Down to Earth Project near Murton. This will include sand sculptures, rockpooling, willow weaving, storytelling, craft stalls, adventure challenges and art workshops. The Love Your Countryside Festival is part of the Countryside Connections project and is supported by a partnership of local conservation, heritage and regeneration organisations. It aims to increase awareness, appreciation and involvement with the natural environment of rural Swansea; its habitats, biodiversity, landscapes, seascapes and rural heritage. Email [email protected] or call 01792 636893.
Our next newsletter should be published by beginning of December 2014, if you have any items that you would like us to consider for inclusion, or if you are a local business that would like to advertise your services, please contact The Clerk to the Council, Nigel Richards, 9 Copley Close. Tel: 01792 233058 or email [email protected]
FireWorks Display
Murton Green Wednesday 5th November
Commencing 7pm Adults £4 Children 5-16 £1 under 5’s free
Refreshments and hot dogs will be on sale in the Community Centre.
Sparklers are not allowed at the event
under any circumstances.
Bishopston Mens Keep
Fit Club – Est 1977 New members wanted Are you aged 35 or over? Do you want to maintain or improve your fitness levels? Fancy joining an established group of like-minded local guys twice-weekly, for an organised instructor-led mix of exercises, basketball and volleyball, suitably tailored to meet the needs and age of club members (average age 55 years), all in a competitive yet friendly environment. Followed by social networking most Thursdays. Interested ? Then you are welcome to join us on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7.15 – 8.45pm) at Bishopston Comprehensive School during term times on. For further details contact Robin Lock on 233762 or Mike O’Shea on 232571
Community Cinema. The cinema is held at St. Teilo’s Church Hall, The Glebe, Bishopston on the last Tuesday of the month starting at 7.30pm, contribution £4 Tuesday Sept 30 Coco Chanel Tuesday Oct 28 Jersey Boys Tuesday Nov 25 Saving Mr. Banks. For further details call 01792 233077
Can you help keep our children safe! Bishopston Primary School needs a School Road Safety Officer, more commonly known as a good old fashioned Lollipop Person. The requirements are just two hours for 2 sessions a day during term times. Training and clothing will be provided. If you are interested please contact the school on 01792 232754.
Wales Air Ambulance – fund raising
Events diary dates We will have a stall at the table top sale in Murton Church Hall on 20th Sept 2pm – 4pm There will be an Autumn Fayre at Willow Court, Campion gardens on 8th November 2pm – 4pm For further details or to make a donation please contact Don & Mary Bagley on 01792 232860
Bishopston Men's Society was founded over fifty years ago, we currently have about forty members and we want to continue as an active part of village life, so are always pleased to welcome new members, you don't even have to live in Bishopston to become a member! Joining the Society is a great way to make new friends and integrate. We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month, at the Glebe Hall, commencing this year on 17th of September through to April at 7:30pm. Our Speaker Secretary, Tony Lane, has produced a fantastic programme for 2014-15 with speakers to satisfy all tastes. Anyone interested please give me a call on 01792 232933 or just turn up for a free sample of what the Men's Society is like. Colin Griffiths ( Chairman ) The emphasis is on friendship and fun! Our programme for the first half of our 2014-15 season is:- 17th September - Charlie Chaplin
Speaker Peter Richards, Fluellen Theatre 1st October - India Geography, History & Demographics
SpeakerTim Douglas-Jones 15th October – Steel Making in Port Talbot
Speaker – Owen Lewis 5th November – Mountain Rescue
Speaker Ian Smith 19th November – The Bridgend Munitions Factory
Speaker Mike Clubb 3rd December – Christmas Party 17th December - No Meeting
Neighbourhood News From
the local policing team Incidents of auto crime and burglary continue in your area. Please be assured that the Police are continuing to investigate the matter. Although you live in one of the safest areas in the UK, you should do all you can to avoid your vehicle or Home becoming a target. Remember an insecure vehicle/ house is an easy target. Lock doors and windows every time you leave
your car/house. Activate your car/house alarm when you leave
them unoccupied. Remove any valuables or important documents
from the glove box. Erase the Satellite Navigation mark on
windscreens. Never leave valuables on show in your car. Put
them out of sight in your boot. Display the sign provided with this newsletter
to let them know they are wasting their time. Together as a community we can beat the criminals. If you have any information in relation to the above please contact crime stoppers 0800555111. The following organisations can also offer help :- Local Crime Prevention team, via the Our bobby website
www.ourbobby.com
Community Clubs and Classes Zumba with Jules -
Murton Church Hall Wednesday 2pm Tel: Julian 07816 199631
Murton Community Choir Bishopston Community Centre Every 2nd Saturday 10.30am – 1pm. Tel: 234711
Gower Photography Society Bishopston Community Centre Every Wednesday 7pm. Tel: 403406
Fun & Fitness for the over 50’s at Willow Court Tel: 235321
Gentle exercise classes Murton Methodist Hall Every Wednesday 10 – 11am. Tel: Jackie 206552
Action on Hearing Loss Cymru Willow Court, Clyne Common, 3rd Tuesday each month. Tel: Becky Oatley 02920 333378
Art Club Bishopston Community Centre Every Friday 1.30 to 3.30pm Contact Joan 232932
Morning Yoga Bishopston Community Centre Friday 9.15 – 10.15 – in term time
Baby Yoga Friday 10.30 – 11.30 – in term time Call Lisa on 07778 382068 www.birthmatters.biz
Tel.: 01792 234111 [email protected] www.thegowerhotel.co.uk
11 Church Lane, Bishopston, SA3 3JT
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Luxury accommodation
Perfect venue for your function:
Wedding Anniversary Engagement Party Baby Shower Christmas Party Birthday Christening Wake
The Gower Hotel and Restaurant in Bishopston Under new ownership
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Open to non-residents every day
Lunch 12.00 – 2.30 Dinner 6.00 – 9.30
Afternoon Tea 2.30 – 5.00 (booking essential)
PACT – Partners and Communities
Together is arranged to enable residents to express their concerns and points of view on matters relating to the Police and Local Authority. At the July meeting updates on the following were presented by the police officers present :- Speeding – This continues to be monitored and request have been submitted for checks to be made at Northway, Manselfield Road, Mayals Road (Clyne Common) and Bishopston Road. Parking – The issue of drivers, parking on pavements is ongoing. Additionally if you have contractors working at your property please also ensure they park on the road and not the footway. Dog Fouling – although this situation has improved slightly, some owners still refuse to clean up after their pets, more alarmingly on playgrounds and school fields where children play. The next PACT meeting will be held at Murton
Community centre at 7pm Wednesday 3rd September
Local Community Connector
The Plough & Harrow, Murton;
Gower’s newest Gastro pub.
The pub is re-opening a gastro-pub, food led with great ale and wines at the heart of the offer but while remaining a pub at heart. “While we are hoping to be known predominately for great food and wine, we have a village to serve and that will always be important to us”. The pub plans to sustain a great range of cask ales and extensive list of wines by the glass as well as house cocktails. And while the food is the exciting part of the plans Nick says he loves the evening regulars and the atmosphere of this great pub. “There is such a warm bunch of people here, everyone comes to enjoy good company and great ale, the pubs the hub, right?” Bookings are now being taken via their website, http://www.ploughandharrow.eu/ The new opening/autumn menu is also now available online. Nick concludes “It’s a really exciting time for us and we hope the village is as excited as we are and soon to be very proud of having one of the best pubs in Wales on its door step, I know for a fact that my team and I can’t wait to welcome everyone back!
Following a major refurbishment, the Plough and Harrow Murton is due to re-open on September 7th with the firm ambition of becoming one of Gower’s best gastro pubs. One of Gower’s oldest public houses is going through its biggest makeover in decades, with the kitchen being doubled in size, a new oak floored restaurant added, and al fresco dining areas. Although they have worked to modernise the look and feel of the pub they have stayed true to its character
City and County of Swansea
Planning Between March and May the Community Council commented on the following applications 2013/1733 White Knight Nurseries, Killfield Road Amendment – demolition of existing buildings and structures. Construction of 6 detached dwellings with detached double garages. 2 detached dwellings with attached garages. 13 detached dwellings with integral garages, 1 pair of 2 bedroom dwellings, a terrace of 3 two bedroom dwellings, new access, landscaping and associated works. 2013/1733 White Knight Nurseries, Killfield Road Further Amendment – demolition of existing buildings and structures. Construction of 4 detached dwellings with detached double garages. 1 detached dwellings with attached garage. 16 detached dwellings with integral garages, 1 pair of 2 bedroom dwellings, a terrace of 3 two bedroom dwellings, new access, landscaping and associated works. 2014/0140 14 Mansel Drive Single storey rear extension 2014/0234 Gorse Cottage, Caswell Road To fell one pine tree covered by TPO No:120 2014/0262 54 Northway Single storey side/rear extension with first floor balcony. 2014/0506 Rear of 54 Northway Electricity sub station, new 33/11kv switch room. Application for prior approval from the local planning authority. 2014/0579 53 Oldway Change of use existing detached granny annexe to holiday let accommodation for maximum of 14 days in each month May to September inclusive 2014/0629 61 Pwlldu Lane Two storey side extension.
Items previously reported – work completed
Manselfield Road – litter bin resited adjacent to no: 76 Pennard Road – resurfacing, white lines and kerb marking completed
Items previously reported – awaiting attention
Church Lane - Request for grit bin Pennard Road, adjacent to Church Lane - Post and rails to be replaced Pyle Road - Request for footway resurfacing on Northside
Items previously reported – action commenced, not
completed Bishopston Community Centre car park - Request for grit bin submitted (experimental) Bishopston Road - Bus shelter to be provided outside 73 and 75. Planned in conjunction with replacement of Copley bus shelter. Bishopston Road and Hilland Drive - Request for footway resurfacing, added to programme. Mayals Road, Campion Gardens - Reposition bus stop – awaiting action by landowner Mayals Road, Copley - Bus shelter ordered and placed in programme. Murton Green Road - Bus stop near Northway programmed for work by highways department. - Northlands Park - Measures to address egress, awaiting funding. Northway - Proposed introduction of traffic regulations being processed. Oldway / Manselfield Road - Chevrons requested, awaiting provision. Pwlldu Lane - Adjacent to South Gower RC, ponding problems being programmed, possibly for Autumn 2014 Pwlldu Lane - Ponding at lane end, attention to be given to sump end connection to soak away. Pyle corner - Directional signs, still awaited
Swansea Bay
electrical Fully qualified and experienced electrician
All work undertaken, free quotation available
Call: Graeme Sears 25 Gwerneinon Road, Sketty,
Swansea. SA2 8EN
Tel: 01792 290557 Mob: 07791764336 [email protected]
The Gower Hotel and Panache
Wedding competition – up to £4,800 to be won for your dream day!
Any wedding booked this year with The Gower Hotel and Panache bridal flowers and decor will be entered into a raffle draw to win exclusive use of The Gower Hotel and all 13 luxury bedrooms for the night of your wedding and up to £1,000 to spend on bridal flowers and décor
The raffle will take place on 7 January 2015
[email protected] www.thegowerhotel.co.uk
11 Church Lane, Bishopston, SA3 3JT Tel.: 01792 234111
