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Cyngor Tref Abergele Town Council – Golygyddol/Editorial – Hysbysiad/Advertisement – Ffôn/Tel 01745 833242

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR We have attended numerous Civic engagements during the past few months, both in Abergele and beyond, and have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one. It is at times like this that one appreciates what people achieve in their local communities through hard work for the benefit of others. It is an honour to meet people such as these, who serve our community well. Many thanks to you, the local residents, who attended the Open Day at the Town Hall to make your representations to Conwy County Borough Council about the Conwy Local Development Plan proposals for Abergele. It would also be very remiss of me not to mention the involvement and hard work of the Abergele Action Group, who worked tirelessly in the local community; organising the walk along the proposed by-pass route, a protest outside the Library and at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. Their hard work and commitment certainly helped to bring the residents of Abergele closer together, and my personal thanks are extended to the committee, who worked closely with the Town Council to formulate our objections. Youngsters on the PACE programme from Ysgol Emrys ap Iwan worked alongside Mark Earp and his team from the Parks Department of Conwy County Borough Council in Pentre Mawr Park recently, undertaking a ‘Planting and Paths Project’. The area has improved tremendously and the youngsters gained a lot of knowledge and enjoyment from the experience. However, I am very saddened to report that over the next weekend vandals broke the saplings, ripped

Cyngor Tref ABERGELE Town Council

C Y L C H L Y T H Y R N E W S L E T T E R

Issue No 20 September 2009

THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER MAY OR MAY NOT REFLECT THOSE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL

out plants and generally caused mayhem, with graffiti on the buildings etc. This mindless act of vandalism has caused a lot of upset, especially amongst the members of the PACE group who worked so hard to improve our Park. May I congratulate the young people of Abergele who have recently passed their University, College or School examinations and wish them all well with their future careers or in further education. Finally, I would like to thank all the various Schools and groups who have invited me to their end of year presentations. I have thoroughly enjoyed each and every one and must also apologise for not being able to attend all the groups, as so many invitations have been received during the last few weeks.

Best Wishes Cllr Delyth A MacRae, Town Mayor

The Most Rev’d Dr. Barry Morgan, Archbishop of Wales, with the Mayor and Rev’d Shirley Griffiths, during his recent visit to mark the Year of St Elfod.


TOWN COUNCIL NEWS

FRIENDS OF PENTRE MAWR PARK

At a meeting of the Parks and Play Areas sub-committee held on 6th July, members of Abergele Town Council and officers of Conwy County Borough Council decided that they would strive to achieve a Green Flag Award for Pentre Mawr Park by 2011/12 and a budget has been set to assist in the achievement of this. The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by the Civic Trust, was introduced in Wales in 2002 with the backing of the Countryside Council for Wales. It seeks to encourage the provision of good quality public parks and green spaces that are managed in environmentally sustainable ways, thus improving the quality of open spaces for the enjoyment of the general public. Several Councillors had ideas for improving the Park in line with Green Flag requirements, but is was decided to involve the general public in the choosing of initiatives and to this end to set up a “Friends of Pentre Mawr Park” group. Members of the sub-committee decided to advertise a public meeting to invite interested parties to find out more about the “Friends” initiative and this meeting will be held at 6.30pm at the Town Hall, Llanddulas Road, Abergele on Tuesday 22nd September. If you are interested in helping to improve our Park, please make a note of this date in your diary and come along.

COMMUNITY SKIPS

The Council has decided to re-introduce manned community skips at the Town Hall, to assist those residents who have difficulty in disposing of larger household items at the civic amenity site at Gofer. The first skip will be provided on the car park at the Town Hall, Llanddulas Road, on Saturday 19th September and it will be available from approximately 9am. The skip will be emptied once and replaced, but will then be removed when full. A further skip will be provided in the New Year.

FAIRTRADE WALES Abergele Town Council recently made a strengthened resolution to support Fairtrade. The vast majority of Fairtrade products can’t be produced in this country, so the message is to buy local where possible and when buying imported goods, such as tea and coffee, buy Fairtrade. The Fairtrade steering group is currently working towards meeting the criteria to enable Abergele to be recognised as a Fairtrade town. If your organisation or business uses or sells Fairtrade products, or if you are interested in becoming involved with Fairtrade in Abergele, please contact the secretary, Cllr. Sam Rowlands at [email protected] or Tel: 07825 588621. For more information on Fairtrade in Wales visit www.fairtradewales.com ANNUAL GRANTS Applications for grant funding are invited annually from Voluntary Groups, Community Groups or Charities operating in the Abergele area. Non-urgent applications are considered by the Council annually in October and applications for 2009/10 must be received by FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER. Application forms are available on request from the Town Hall (Tel: 01745 833242) or can be downloaded from the council’s website at: http://www.abergele-towncouncil.co.uk/1774/Grants.html ANONYMOUS CORRESPONDENCE Members of the public are reminded that they must include their full name and contact details on any correspondence sent to the Town Hall, to enable the Council to respond. Any letters without this information will not be considered by the Council.

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TOWN COUNCIL NEWS - continued CONWY LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN As this newsletter goes to print, we are awaiting details of the next stage of consultation in connection with the Deposit Plan. By now, all the representations submitted by residents will have been logged by the Planning Office and acknowledgements should have been sent out. Please check in the ‘News’ section of the council’s website, at: www.abergeletowncouncil.gov.uk for further updates.


FORTHCOMING MEETINGS Forthcoming meetings of the Council will be held on the following Thursday evenings: 3 Sept Ordinary 17 Sept Committees 1 Oct Ordinary 15 Oct Committees 5 Nov Ordinary 19 Nov Committees All meetings take place at the Town Hall, Llanddulas Road at 6.45pm and members of the public are very welcome to attend to observe the proceedings. Please look on the Council’s notice boards for dates of other meetings and events.

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KNOW YOUR COUNCILLORS: (Please contact via the Town Hall) Pentre Mawr Ward (North of Market St): Pensarn Ward: Councillors: Mark Bond Councillors: Gwyneth P Davies John A MacLennan Jean Stubbs R Malcolm Medlicott (Deputy Mayor) Kenneth J Sudlow Dave Meredith John D Mortimer Gele Ward (South of Market Street): Brian C Roberts Councillors: Delyth A MacRae (Mayor) * Sam Rowlands * Ron D Peacock * John E H Pitt * Tim Rowlands Richard G Waters St. George Ward: Councillor: J Mike D Bird Andrew Wood Town Clerk: Mrs Tina J Earley, Town Hall, Llanddulas Road, Abergele. Tel: 01745 833242 Website: www.abergeletowncouncil.gov.uk * also Conwy County Borough Councillors

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LOCAL NEWS BEATING OF THE BOUNDS As part of the celebrations for the Year of St. Elfod, members of the public met on Saturday 18th July to walk sections of the Abergele Parish boundary, known as “beating the bounds’’, with one section being completed on horseback by a small group, which included The Reverend Shirley Griffiths.


Beating the Bounds Group TWINNING NEWS The Mayor and Deputy Mayor welcomed members of the Roissy-en-Brie choir and their guests to the Town Hall in July. They were shown around the Town Hall and presented with slate crests by The Mayor, Cllr Delyth A MacRae. The Mayor presents visitors from Roissy en-Brie with Slate Plaques

‘BRIGHT IDEAS’ COMPETITION The Mayor and Deputy Mayor were delighted to attend three local junior schools in July to present the prizes for the Council’s competition to design a new Christmas light for the town. The overall winner for 2009 was Samantha Latham-Howe of St. George Controlled School, with runners-up certificates being presented to Ffion Pugh and Tiana Francis. Samantha’s ‘bells’ design has now been made into a rope light motif and will displayed by Tesco roundabout and will help light up the town in December. Presentations at St George School

Runners-up from the other participating schools were as follows: St. Elfod School: 1st – Elisha Sudlow-Poole 2nd – Josh Hay 3rd – David Lloyd Ysgol Glan Morfa: 1st – Niamh Mainstone 2nd – Ffiona James 3rd – Ela Williams

Presentations at Ysgol Glan Morfa

LOCAL NEWS continued … FOREST SCHOOL


Ysgol Glan Gele have cornered off an area by their conservation site for the Forest School and a Story Telling corner. Forest Schools use the outdoor environment as a ‘classroom’ where children can explore their environment, collect items they have found. This encourages and inspires the children in a woodland environment and helps them to grow in confidence, be independent, resourceful, resilient and reflective thinkers in order to develop well being and a sense of self worth. This facility was opened by the Mayor and Francesca Kay, a professional storyteller who has been working together with Mike Kivi, a poet and the children. The following is a poem written by the children:

THE DRAGON Diamond the dragon Lives in a cave His eyes are big He isn’t a coward He’s really brave He likes to eat coconut, ice cream, fire sticks and jelly He goes to Aldi, In Abergele. by Harry, Chloe, Olivia, Sophie and Tizzy

PENSARN BEACH A few of us know that in Abergele we have one of the ecological jewels of the area sited at Pensarn beach. In 1977 part of the beach to the west of Beach Cafe was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its vegetated shingle and smaller area of dune grassland.

Pensarn Beach SSSI

The shingle has limited distribution in Wales, is the best example of its type in the county and is included as a priority habitat in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, which was produced in 1994 and aims to protect Britain’s most threatened species.

A number of the plants are regionally rare, such as Sea Kale, Ray’s knotgrass, Sea Radish and the Sea Holly, which can tolerate burial by sand or shingle and is protected from salt spray by its waxy coating.

Vehicles have had a devastating effect on the flora, including the rare Oyster plant, which has never been recorded anywhere else in Wales. Fortunately, the use of cars and motorised vehicles on the beach is now under control. Please respect this area and help to protect this important habitat by clearing up after your dog and reporting any motor vehicle activity on the beach.


LOCAL CLUBS & ORGANISATIONS ABERGELE CAMERA CLUB

It is with great sadness that I report the passing of our former Chairman and founder member, Hamish McFie in May, just prior to the June edition of the Newsletter being distributed. Our condolences to his partner, Muriel Landy and their families. Hamish’s humour and wisdom will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

There was a Club outing to Amlwch Port and Parys Mountain at the end of April, which was well attended and our next venture is a little further afield to the Ironbridge Gorge in July.

June saw officers of the North Wales Police Special Branch visit St Paul’s Church to give members of Abergele Camera Club and other camera clubs in the region a talk on the Anti-Terrorist laws as they relate to photographers, followed by a question and answer session.

By the time this newsletter is distributed, we will have had our month-long exhibition of photography at St Michael’s Church in town as part of the celebrations of the Year of St Elfod. I hope many of you will have had the opportunity to visit the exhibition and enjoyed our photography.

Sept 14 - Sandra Price’s natural history photography Sept 28 - Night photography practical Oct 12– Photo Critique and NWPA digital projected folio Oct 26 – Results of Interclub Competition with Torrevieja Camera Club, Spain Nov 9– Tom Dodd’s mountain landscapes slideshow Nov 23 – Photo critique and Camera Clinic Dec 14 – Club Christmas party with quizzes & AV’s For full details and much more, visit www.abergelecameraclub.co.uk Mal Hughes, Chairman, Abergele Camera Club

ABERGELE & DISTRICT U3A We have had an eventful year and now look forward to our AGM on 3 September in the Old People’s Club. We have had a variety of speakers this year from a talk on Thomas Telford to Owls being brought in to the meeting from the Owl Rescue Centre situated at Bodafon Farm, Llandudno. It was quite amazing how large and small the Owl species is, and three were brought to the meeting. We have unfortunately lost the Line Dancing teacher through ill health, and we wish her better health in the future. We hope to replace these classes with another form of dancing, but until we are able to arrange these, I will not give any more information. We are always indebted to the group leaders for taking lessons and also the people who help at the monthly meetings, making the tea etc., and the lady who arranges the speakers each time, and the ladies who welcome anyone who is new to the meeting. We have a policy of letting prospective new members come to a monthly meeting and attend group lesson or lessons of their choice, before they pay a membership fee. In June we had a day trip to Wylfa Power Station, which followed on from a talk given earlier in the year, and all on the trip enjoyed the day. Our Annual Dinner was held at Abergele Golf Club in July. Our AGM welcomes new people and we have all present members of the Committee ready to serve again for the coming year. Our membership is currently 272 and we are lucky to have such support from local people and those from further afield. If you care to have a ‘taste’ of the U3A, please telephone our Secretary on 01745 824095 for further information.

ABERGELE AUTUMN CLUB We continued our monthly coach trips with a visit to Liverpool ONE on 6 May. On the way we enjoyed a leisurely tour through Port Sunlight Village followed by visits to the Museums and Shopping Centres. A most enjoyable day in really nice weather. On 12 June we visited the Foulridge Canal for a lunch on ‘The Emperor’, followed by a visit to Oswaldtwistle Mill for afternoon shopping. Everyone agrees that this venue is the most popular of all our yearly activities. Our July trip consisted of a Mystery Tour, visiting the Candle Factory followed by afternoon shopping in Nantwich. Again the weather was kind to us. The Club continues on maximum occupancy, being restricted by room size we regret that the waiting list must continue for the foreseeable future. Frederick Hunter (Secretary) 5 Coed Bedw Abergele. Tel: 01745 824668


ABERGELE HANDICAPPED CLUB The Club has been out and about during the last few months with an afternoon tea at Plas Maenan Hotel and a super lunch with entertainment at Maenan Abbey Hotel. Members continue to enjoy the many other activities the Club provides. In the past few months we have had a Country and Western singer and the children from St Elfod School, who gave us a lovely concert singing Songs from the Shows. Our annual Church Service was held in the Marble Church in July, when we said a fond farewell to Rev Berw Hughes and Rev Peter Rimmer, and we wish them well in their retirement. Mrs Barbara Pilley was presented with a gift for her wonderful dedication driving the mini-bus for us every week. We are now desperate for a new driver for our Tuesday afternoon meetings – if anyone can help, please contact Mrs Pilley at the Stroke Club. The Club closed for August and re-opened on 1st September. New members are always welcome. Mrs Pat Parker (Leader), 49 Bryn Twr, Abergele LL22 8DD. Tel: 01745 832273 FRIENDS OF AWEL Y MOR Whilst still awaiting the alterations to start at Awel y Mor, the Friends are still visiting the residents and remembering them on their birthdays.

We thank the staff for their excellent care and concern for all the residents and anyone who visits there all get the impression of friendliness and helpfulness that exists at the Home. The residents were able to get out and about during the good weather but the rainy season did hamper their activities a little. Now there will be Autumn activities at the Home, culminating with a Christmas celebration.

ABERGELE ROUND TABLE ABOUT US Fun, friendship and trying something new and exciting, that's what Round Table is all about. From sports to arts and nights out at restaurants to family social events, Round Table prides itself on giving its members the chance to embrace life to the full. There are many benefits to becoming a Round Tabler. Taking part in debate and organising functions and events will build leadership skills and give you public speaking abilities. Being a member of Round Table can help you enhance your personal strengths like no other organisation. Round Table opens up wonderful opportunities to become more involved in your local community and meet new friends from across the UK and the world. Helping others while having great fun and enjoying new experiences is at the very heart of Round Table. So if you want to meet like minded people from all walks of life and get the chance to broaden your horizons why not contact your nearest Table and come along to the next meeting? You have no idea what you're missing! We meet at The Bull Hotel every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7pm. For further details (ages 18-45), please contact Phil Beach on 01745 822922 (office hours) or via E-mail: [email protected]

ABERGELE GARDEN SOCIETY During the last 3 months the society has welcomed a variety of speakers. In April Les Hodgett gave a very informative talk on the flora and fauna of the local area; in May Dr Joe Sime spoke about what plants can be grown in shade, and in June, Don Witton gave a very entertaining talk regarding the hardy planters winter survival kit. The programme for the next three months is as follows:- 21 Sept Bodnant Gardens - Troy Scott Smith 18 Oct Garden Birds – Julian Hughes 16 Nov The Yunnan Highlands : Echoes of Home – Tim Lever

The day trip to Arley Hall for the annual garden festival in June was deemed a success by all the members who went. In July a coffee morning was held in order to raise much needed funds for the society. The committee would like to extend their thanks to everyone who helped, with a special mention to Lorna Utting for her floral demonstration and Dennis Sweeney for his colourful display of begonias. The Society meets the 3rd Monday of every month, 7.30pm, Church House, Groes Lwyd, Abergele. New members and visitors are always welcome. For further information, please contact Chris Bond on Tel: 01745 827833 or 07765 112347.

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INNER WHEEL

The Club year has continued under the Presidency of Sally Kirkham, and at the April meeting members were asked to utilise their brain power to answer questions in a quiz that had been prepared by Secretary Wendy O’Brien and Pat Parker. In May, a talk was given by Mrs.Lynne Pritchard from the Departure Lounge and Coffee Shop in Market Street who told members about the progress made by the business since it first opened as a travel shop in Chapel Street. A wine bar has recently been added and a selection of light and speciality meals are available throughout the day and also in the evening.

The 28th Annual General Meeting of the Club was held at the Kinmel Manor Hotel on the 22nd June when Sally thanked members for all their support and hard work during the past twelve months, and extended congratulations to Delyth MacRae upon her becoming Mayor . She also presented gifts to Treasurer Anne Owen, Secretary Wendy O’Brien, Overseas Service Organiser Gill Hughes, and Club Correspondent Lorna Gregson to thank them for their assistance during the year.

Sally then inducted the incoming President, Sybil Newcombe, who presented her with a bouquet of flowers. The other officers for the year are: Treasurer - Gwenan Jones Secretary - Wendy O’Brien Overseas Service Organiser-Pat Tudor Jones Club Correspondent - Lorna Gregson Further knitted blankets have been sent to the Kinmel Bay Surgery in aid of the ‘Load a Lorry’ project, and stamps and reading glasses have been given to St.Kentingern’s Hospice. During the past year the Club has made donations amounting to £1,150 to various local clubs, organisations and charities, at home and abroad. Lorna Gregson

ABERGELE BLIND CLUB During June & July the club have enjoyed various activities, Marshall Morris gave a very interesting talk on the Titanic, and Ray Lewis gave a colourful insight into the life of Ivor Novello. A trip to Llangollen with lunch at the Wild Pheasant and a horse drawn canal ride was much enjoyed by all despite the wet weather. The Club reopens on the 15th September and anyone interested in joining the Club who is registered blind or partially sighted is welcomed and should contact Delyth MacRae on Tel: 01745 825066 for further information.


PEBEL (Pensarn & Belgrano Residents Association) We have formed this association with these purposes in mind:

o To seek to improve conditions for the residents of Pensarn and Belgrano

o To represent the interests of all in our area

o To bring people together to achieve these aims

There is £65,000,000 of regeneration money to be spent along the North Wales coast from Colwyn Bay to Rhyl and we need to make sure that we have our share. We need your ideas for improving and regenerating Pensarn and Belgrano. Please make these ideas known by e-mailing the Chairman: [email protected] or in writing to Cllr Jean Stubbs, 9 Lon Kinmel, Pensarn, Abergele. LL22 7SG. Please join us - Your support can make a difference.


ABERGELE LADIES WEDNESDAY CLUB The Club is an informal group which is open to females of any age. We meet on alternate Wednesday evenings in the Community Centre, between 7.15 – 9.15pm. Our meetings are varied with speakers covering a wide range of topics, meals and demonstrations, to name a few. Below is our Autumn programme: 2 Sept Social 16 Sept Bread of Life – Mrs Mona Kruppa 30 Sept Babies Galore – Mrs Blease 14 Oct Tour of St Michael’s Church (& refreshments) – Rev Shirley Griffiths 23 Oct TBA 11 Nov Talk & Slides of Rhuddlan Castle -

Mrs Naomi Hughes 25 Nov Early years of Lloyd George – Mr Rufus Adams 9 Dec Christmas Social with entertainment by ‘The Soggy Bottom Boys’ Linda Morris Publicity

PUBLIC NOTICE

Lord Clwyd Foundation Memorial Applications are invited to the above Foundation by any organisation or person residing within the community of Abergele (being the area of the former Abergele UDC) who feel that they qualify for aid from the Foundation fund. The categories which qualify for aid are:

a) Assistance for the aged, disabled and poor

b) The provision and support with the object of improving the condition of life for the inhabitants in the interest of social welfare or facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations.

c) The provisions and support of education facilities.

d) A balance of accounts for the past financial year must be attached to the Application Form, and should also indicate for what purpose the grant applied for would be used.

Please write to request further information or an Application Form. Closing date: 16th October 2009 D A MacRae Clerk to Trustees

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ABERGELE HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS The Abergele Hospital League of Friends continue with their work raising funds and manning the tea bar in the Manchester Lounge at the hospital. The annual Garden Fete which took place on Saturday 27 June was successful and enjoyable, despite the fact that due to the bad weather on the day, proceedings had to be held inside the hospital. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr Ted Shawcross who had spent a long time during his childhood as a patient at the hospital in the early days when it was a sanatorium. Mr Shawcross was afterwards presented with a plant and gift token by Miss Sophie Truesdale, the daughter of a Staff Nurse from the Outpatients Department. Among those attending in support of the event were the Mayor of Abergele, Cllr Delyth MacRae and her Consort, Mr Chris MacRae, Mr David Jones MP and Mrs Sarah Jones and Darren Millar AM. In the Manchester Lounge, Beulah Brass entertained an appreciative audience with a programme of lively music, and pupils from St Elfod School, in their attractive costumes, put on a delightful display of country dancing. Mr Magico was also there with his ever popular Punch and Judy show. The afternoon ended with the drawing of the raffle. The League’s next fund-raising event will be the Coffee Morning to be held in the Old People’s Club Rooms (Red Cross) on Saturday 10 October between 10.00am to 12 noon. The Carol Service will take place in the Manchester Lounge at the hospital on Wednesday 9 December starting at 7.00pm. Offers of support in the League’s work, especially help in the tea bar, which is open each day from 10.00am –mid-day and 2.00pm – 4.00pm, would be very much appreciated. Contact numbers are: Mrs Elizabeth Taylor – 01745 825470 or Mrs Edith Humphreys – 01745 825578.

ABERGELE THEATRE GROUP Are you interested in any aspect of ‘Am Drams’? In that case, a warm, friendly welcome awaits you by Abergele Theatre Group. Junior Section: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6.00-7.30pm at Church House (Groes Lwyd, Abergele). For further information please contact: Becky Harrison (Leader) 07743 209366 or Sue Jones (Group Secretary) – 01745 824864 Adult Section: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7.30pm at Church House (Groes Lwyd, Abergele) For further information please contact: Sue Jones (Secretary) - 01745 824864 David Hubbard (Chair) - 01745 582853 Joyce Williams (President) - 01745 824401 Or simply pop in and say Hello… Note for your Diary: Our next presentation will be a One Act Play along with some Sketches, at Church House, Groes Lwyd, Abergele on Thursday 10th & Friday 11th September. Watch for further notices !!


ABERGELE WI Following a summer break during August, members meet again in September when they look forward to welcoming Mr David Williams, who will be giving a talk on ‘Collectables’. The competition will be an item of treen. In October there will be an AGM which will follow a lunch of soup and apple pie. Please note that this meeting will start at 1.00pm. As Christmas approaches, Dorothy Roberts from Nantglyn will demonstrate flowers for Christmas in the November meeting and the competition will be for a Christmas table decoration. In December, members will be entertained by Brian Lewis as he introduces ‘Songs of Ivor Novello’ and the afternoon will include carol singing. We send best wishes to old and new members and invite you to join us on the second Monday of each month at 2.00pm at the Community Centre. ABERGELE RETIRED GENTLEMENS CLUB

Abergele Retired Gentlemens Club is held in the Community Centre every other Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm., and would welcome new members to join this friendly old-established organisation. We have an interesting and varied programme of speakers on offer for the remainder of the year, as follows:


10 Sept Books and Magazines - Mr Don Hale (Editor)

24 Sept Welsh Highland Railway - Mr Cyril Lodge 8 Oct Routemaster Bus (London) - Mr John Willis 22 Oct Pest Control – Mr Aled Evans 5 Nov Vision Support – Linda Twanley 19 Nov TBA 3 Dec The Three R’s – Rev Jane Allen 10 Dec The Christmas Party For more information, contact the Secretary, Mr Leonard Lees – Telephone: 01745 823904

PENSARN COFFEE AND CHAT CLUB The members have enjoyed several trips out during the Summer and are now looking forward to the Autumn activities. There will be a Harvest Supper with entertainment by the Silver Swingers on 21 September and then in October there will be an Autumn Tints trip. The Christmas Lunch will be held in December. We are always pleased to see new and old members. Please join us on a Friday morning from 10.00 – 11.30am at the Presbyterian Hall in Pensarn, where coffee and biscuits are served for 30p. You will then hear of all the activities planned and would be very welcome to join in any or all of them. We send our best wishes to Mrs Freda Lane who is celebrating a very special birthday in September and also to Kath and John on their forthcoming marriage, also in September. Other members are always in our thoughts, especially Mr B Reynolds. We remember all he has done for the Club and are sorry he is house-bound now. Best wishes to you Bill, and to everyone else who is not in the best of health.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION ABERGELE BRANCH I am delighted to be able to tell you that the 2008/09 Poppy Appeal total has passed the ten thousand pound mark! This is a real milestone for the Branch, and the people we have to thank are all of you. Once again, the co-operation of local businesses and the hard work of our dedicated team of collectors have been vital, but without your generosity, it would all be for nothing. By the time this Newsletter is distributed we will be well into our preparations for this year’s Poppy Appeal and Remembrance Sunday Parade. If you would like to help us by selling poppies, please contact me on the telephone number below – just a couple of hours of your time would mean a great deal. You don’t have to be a Legion member to do this, and the times and dates can be worked out to suit you. All money collected is used for the welfare support of ex-Servicemen and women and their dependants. With current Armed Forces commitments, as well as the needs of veterans from previous conflicts, your help and generosity will always be essential.


The Branch meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the function room of the Pen y Bont, Bridge Street, Abergele. We are always delighted to welcome potential new members. For information on membership, the Poppy Appeal or any other aspect of the Legion, please contract John Geraghty Branch Secretary Tel: 827503.

CAMHS UNIT The Assembly Minister for Health, Edwina Hart was in Abergele recently to open the new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Unit, which is based on the Abergele Hospital site.

The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Darren Millar AM pictured with Edwina Hart AM at the opening of the CAMHS Unit

This is a new unit for children and young people who are experiencing complex mental health problems such as severe eating disorders, mood disorders and self-harm. The buildings have been designed specifically for young patients, many of whom have contributed to the planning process. The unit provides a seven-day service, with 24-hour emergency cover and will increase the number of child and adolescent mental health beds in north Wales to 18, including a six-bed emergency or high dependency ward and a 12-bed planned treatment ward. PRIDE OF CONWY 2009 At the recent awards held at The Venue, Llandudno, Abergele Library Project Team received the ‘Conwy Informed and Inclusive Award’ for the recent refurbishment at the Library. Our congratulations go to the staff at the Library for their success and we thank them all for their continued support for our community.

MERCHED Y WAWR A group of ladies from Beulah, Newcastle Emlyn, visited the Town Hall in July to meet the Mayor, Cllr Delyth MacRae for a tour of the Council Chamber and to learn a little of the history of Abergele. The group were staying in Abergele for a few days as part of a return visit with the Merched y Wawr group of Abergele.


The Mayor presented the Chairperson, Lorraine Lloyd, with a slate plaque from Abergele Town Council and can confirm that this now has pride of place on the wall in the Community Centre at Beulah.

The Mayor, Cllr. D.A. MacRae welcomes the Ladies from Beulah to the Town Hall

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations are extended to Tina Earley, Clerk to Abergele Town Council, who recently completed her Certificate of Higher Education in Local Policy with distinction. Not only is this a commendable achievement, given that Tina was studying whilst working full-time, but Tina was also awarded the David Trafford Memorial Prize 2009 by the University of Gloucestershire and the Society of Local Council Clerks for her excellent performance on the course. Well done! COFFEE MORNING Join the Mayor for coffee, and meet your local Councillors at St Paul’s Chapel, Bridge Street, Abergele on Saturday 24 October 2009 10.00am – 12noon. Admission: 50p.


Gwrych Fete Success

Hundreds of people enjoyed the Gwrych Fete in July. This event, held on the 190th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of Gwrych Castle, included guided tours up to the castle itself, birds of prey demonstrations, a Welsh clog dancing display as well as entertainment by Beulah Brass and afternoon teas. Several people have asked for the Gwrych Fete to become an annual event. What do you think? Please contact the Town Hall on 01745 833242 or email [email protected] to make your views known.

Coastal Voices Workshop

Sara Brown is holding a workshop called ‘Simply Singing’ in St Michael’s Church on Saturday 19 September from 2.00pm – 5.00pm. Sara will be teaching songs with catchy rhythms from around the world. The emphasis is on having fun and singing for pleasure. Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits will be provided. The cost of taking part in the workshop is £8.00 or £5.00 for concessions. Please book your place in advance. To book or for further information please contact Sara on 07881463585 or email [email protected]

Gele Singers Concert

The Gele Singers, under the leadership of Malcolm Williams, will be contributing to the Year of St Elfod celebrations when they present a concert in St Michael’s Church on Friday 25th September. The event will begin with a sherry reception at 7.30pm hosted by the Mayor of Abergele, Cllr Delyth Macrae. Tickets costing £6.00 are available from Cynthia Edwards on 01745 826168, from Girls’ World or at the door.

St Elfod Mediaeval Fair

We look forward to the St Elfod Mediaeval Fair to take place in Bridge Street on Saturday 5th September from 1.00pm – 6.00pm. A variety of stalls and attractions will be on hand. Do come in costume if you can! St Elfod’s Head

Have you noticed the new carved head of St Elfod which has been placed above the west door of St Michael’s Church? There was a carved head there previously, but over the centuries all the features had eroded away leaving a faceless oval shaped stone. Thanks to a number of donations we now have a tangible reminder of the Year of St Elfod. We are grateful to sculptor Simon Winter of Ruthin for this fine piece of work. Congratulations

Congratulations to the seventeen people, including five on horseback, who, between them, followed almost all of the 25 miles of Abergele parish boundary. Thank you to the Mayor, Cllr Delyth Macrae for coming along to wave the participants on their way! Thank You

A sincere thank you to all who have worked hard to ensure the success of the events organised for the year of St Elfod and particularly all who have attended the planning meetings throughout the year. Please do support the remaining events which they have planned. A special thank you to members of Abergele Camera Club for making a pictorial record of the event and to all who contributed to the exhibitions in St Michael’s Church during August.




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