newsletter 2013 - llwchwr...newsletter 2013 since taking office in may 2012 my time as mayor has...

NEWSLETTER 2013

Since taking office in May2012 my time as Mayor haspassed so quickly I canhardly believe my year iscoming to an end.

It has been an extremelyenjoyable time and it hasbeen a privilege and apleasure to serve the peopleof Llwchwr.

There have been so manyhighlights during the year itis very difficult to pinpointany one in particular. Theyhave all been special.

It has been a delight to visitall four Primary Schools and present thechildren with Diamond Jubilee coins and alsopens to the pupils moving on to secondaryeducation. I have enjoyed their assemblies,shows and pantomimes.

During the past year I have visited The Guides,The Brownies, The Scouts and The Cubs inthe area and I was always made welcome andthe young people always asked educatedquestions.

One of my first engagements as Mayor wasopening the Diamond Jubilee Fun Day at ParcWilliams. The sun was shining and the parkwas full of families having a wonderful dayout. I can only congratulate the committeeof “Friends of Parc Williams” on theirorganisational skills.

One young group in the area “The YoungFire–fighters” went all out to show me theirskills. I was more than impressed with thework that is being achieved by theseyoung people. After their demonstration they“grilled” myself and the Clerk with questionson how the Town Council is run. I hopewe were successful in answering all theirquestions.

I have also had the pleasure to presentcheques to a number of organisations i.e.Scouts, Guides, Loughor Old Age PensionersAssociation, Loughor Town Trust, Tre UchafPrimary School PTA, Young Fire-fighters, TheWelsh Woodcrafts Association, Macmillan

Cancer Support, 360(Llwchwr) Squadron ATCand Age ConcernLlwchwr.

Christmas was a busytime for myself andAustin. The firstengagement was theannual Lantern Parade.There was a wonderfulturn out once again and Ienjoyed my ride in theopen top car and visitingFather Christmas.

We attended CarolServices at Moriah Chapel,

Jireh, St. Michaels and St. Catherine’sChurches.

The Christmas Lights Competition was onceagain very successful and the four worthywinners received their cheques. “Thanks forthe mince pies and mulled wine”.

One annual engagement that really sticks inmy mind is “Remembrance Sunday”.I attended the service in St. David’s Church.And i was overwhelmed with the number ofchildren in the congregation. The church wasfilled to capacity. After the service wemarched to the Monument where wreathswere laid in remembrance to the fallen in pastand present wars. The people of Loughor didthemselves proud. They came out in theirhundreds. I felt so proud to be representingthem on that special day.

My charity this year is “Diabetes” SingletonHospital Dept. Being a diabetic myself ithasbeen a pleasure to raise money for thiscause. Without the medication and care Ireceive I am sure I would not be able to leadthe full and active life that I do.

I thank youall, for your friendship, kindnessand the support that you have given me overthe past year. It has been a privilege to be ourMayor.

Councillor Ann Veck

Mayor of Llwchwr Town Council

Town Council Membersfor Upper Loughor

Councillor C. Phillips,

81 Culfor Road, Loughor,SWANSEA SA4 6UATel: 410998

Councillor E Davies8 Belgrave Close, LoughorSWANSEA SA4 4BQTel: 893454

Councillor R V Smith20 Swansea Road, GorseinonSWANSEA SA4 4HETel: 898323

Councillor D J Walters17 Danybryn Road, LoughorSWANSEA SA4 4PBTel: 449365

Councillor I James19 Ystrad Einon, Gorseinon,SWANSEA SA4 6HYTel: 523893

Town Council Membersfor Lower Loughor

Councillor C Richards76 Castle Street, LoughorSWANSEA SA4 6TSTel: 896069

Councillor E Bartlett13 Culfor Road, LoughorSWANSEA SA4 6TYTel: 891079 M: 07787991636

Councillor J Bowen13 Castle Street, LoughorSWANSEA SA4 6TUTel: 891646

Councillor C E Watters6 Culfor Road, LoughorSWANSEA SA4 6TYTel: 896739

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CYNGOR TRÊF LLWCHWR TOWN COUNCIL

A Message from the Town Mayor,Councillor Ann Veck

The Mayor of LlwchwrTown Council, Councillor Ann Veck

www.llwchwrtowncouncil.gov.uk

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Every Summer for the last few years the Councilhas sponsored a Hanging Basket Scheme in theTown Council’s area. This has seen hangingbaskets fitted to lamp posts throughout the areaand barrier troughs on railings at various roadjunctions. Last year with the bad weather we didnot have as good a display as in previous years.However the Council is hoping that the comingSummer will be different and that the scheme haswhich has proved very popular will provide asplendid display of colour. The Council has notextended the Scheme for the coming year but isworking to provide a good community facilitywithin an existing budget. It is good to know thatthe Scheme has been so well received by thecommunity and that it has provided a colourfulspectacle for the summer.

In the winter, the Council, in the run up toChristmas, runs a competition for the best

decorated house. This applies to externaldecorations rather than internal ones. These aredecorations which are shared with thecommunity and brighten up the Festive Season.The prize is £25.00 and there is a prize for LowerLoughor, Upper Loughor, Kingsbridge and GardenVillage.

Also at Christmas there is the Lantern Paradewhich is a joint event with Gorseinon TownCouncil. This is another popular event which iswell supported by the community particularly bythe primary school children and always ends witha spectacular Fireworks Display. This year was noexception with more people than ever turning outfor the parade and the fireworks. Fortunately theheavy rain held off until the fireworks werecoming to an end and so did not dampen thingstoo much, though it did pour down afterwards


The Town Council has its own Website. Thewebsite was specially developed for theTown Council by Vision ICT Ltd. The site isbeing regularly updated and provides detailsof Council activities and informationregarding the Council’s area. The sitecontains details of Council Meetings,Agendas, Reports. You will even be able tofind a copy of this Newsletter and previousyears’ Newsletters on the Website. TheCouncil welcomes any feedback from thecommunity and the website can provide anideal opportunity to let us know your viewsor concerns. The website is constantly beingdeveloped and if you can’t find what youwant or you think there is something whichshould be included on the site please let usknow. You can find the website onwww.llwchwrtowncouncil.gov.uk

Events in the Community LLWCHWR TOWNCOUNCIL WEBSITE


The Mayor with the GorseinonYoung Firefighters

Councillors Eilleen Bartlett andChris Richards after a litter-pick

The Mayor presenting a cheque toTre Uchaf Primary School PTA

Presenting a cheque to 360 (Llwchwr)Squadron ATC

The Mayor and Consort with Gymnastsat the Parc William FunDay

The Mayor presenting pens toPrimary School Leavers


Local county, community councillors andresidents have formed a partnership with Cityand County of Swansea to help keep litter at bayin Lower Loughor.

Volunteers will be helping tackle those areas thatare not the usual council maintenance rounds.Councillor Eileen Bartlett is keen to see alitter-free Lower Loughor. 'There are all kinds ofgrot-spots and it makes our village look a mess.Lower Loughor is beautiful and I think it's worthkeeping our local environment litter-free.'Councillor Christine Richards added,' This is notabout volunteers replacing Council workers.

Friends of Parc Williams already work withKeep Wales Tidy and help with litter-picking inthe park. Using this scheme we will workwith council officers to help enhance theirlitterclearing activities'.

The group, suported by Llwchwr Town Council,has already met with senior officers from City &County of Swansea. Further talks are scheduledwith plans to start work early in the new year.

All equipment will be provided for volunteers.

If you would like to help , please contact CllrEileen Bartlett on 01792 891079.

2013 - Local people andcouncil in new partnership

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The Llwchwr Town Councilors are unpaid servantsof the Council. Individual members are there to becontacted for advice or help and canmake the viewsof the community heard either individually orthrough the council. If you have an issue which iscausing you concern then please contact your localtown councilor or the Clerk.

The Council meets on the first Monday of themonth (except in August or if the first Monday is aBank Holiday then the second Monday) andmeetings are open to the public. Meetings are heldin the Welfare Hall, Woodlands Road in Loughorstarting at 7.15pm and access to the councilchamber is obtained via the ramped access at theside of the Hall.

The Town Council has its own Website. The site isbeing regularly updated and provides details ofCouncil activities and information regarding theCouncil’s area. The site contains details ofCouncil Meetings, Agendas, Reports. You will evenbe able to find a copy of this Newsletter andprevious years Newsletters on the Website.The Council welcomes any feedback from thecommunity and the website can provide an idealopportunity to let us know your views or concerns.The website is constantly being developed and ifyou can’t find what you want or you think there issomething which should be included on the siteplease let us know. You can find the website onwww.llwchwrtowncouncil.gov.uk

How to contact the ClerkYou may contact the Clerk by the following means. Telephone 01792 428460 or email [email protected] or write to Anthony W Davies, Clerk to theCouncil, 4 Lady Margaret Villas, Sketty, Swansaea, SA2 0OX.


Serving the Community


Town Council Membersfor Kingsbridge

Councillor M Bryan98 Swansea Road,Gorseinon, SwanseaTel: 899572

Councillor William Evans,10 Clos Bryngwyn, GardenVillage, SWANSEA, SA4 4BJTel: 895058

Councillor R Williams204 West Street, GorseinonSWANSEA SA4 4AQTel: 894602

Councillor A Veck12 Plas Croeso, GorseinonSWANSEA SA4 6RLTel: 893474

Councillor P M Williams204 West Street, GorseinonSwansea SA4 4AQTel: 894602

Town Council Membersfor Garden Village

Councillor A I Evans18 Garden Crescent,Garden VillageSWANSEA SA4 4ERTel: 895266

Councillor Wendy Evans10 Clos Bryngwyn,Garden VillageSWANSEA SA4 4BJTel: 895058

Councillor D. Evans,27 Garngoch Terrace,Garden Village, GorseinonSWANSEA, SA4 4BJTel: 891030

Laying Wreaths at the Monument in Loughor The Mayor at the Lantern Parade

Christmas Competition winner Garden VillageChristmas Competition winner Upper Loughor Christmas Competition winner Kingsbridge

One of the larger Lanterns at the Lantern Parade Christmas Competition winner Lower Loughor


THE WELFARE HALL - WOODLANDS ROAD, LOUGHOR.HIRE CHARGES 2013-2014 EFFECTIVE FROM 1 APRIL 2013The Welfare Hall is run by Llwchwr Town Council and is a very popular venue for a wide range of activities. It is ideal for children’s partiesand is an excellent concert venue. The hire charges are set out below:-

If you want to hire the Hall or require any further information please contact the Clerk to the Council on 01792 428460

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MAIN HALL CHAMBER WORKROOMS

WELFARE HALL - REGULAR BOOKINGS

A session is a period of up to three hours. The Hall is in regular use and the times are set out below, but in between it is available for hire.

Main Hall Concert/performance £75.00Voluntary Bodies £13.00 per sessionOthers £10.00 per hour

Council Chamber Voluntary Bodies £7.00 per sessionOthers £7.00 per hour

Workshop All Users £8.00 per session

Kitchen All Users £1.50 per session/hour

MONDAY

10.30am - 12.00pm Bowls

6.15pm - 7.15pm Kung Fu

7.30pm - 8.30pm

6.00pm - 7.00pm Labour Group (prior to Council)

7.00pm - 9.00pm Town Council (1st Monday in Month)

7.00pm - 9.00pm Labour Party (last Monday in Month)

TUESDAY

1.30pm - 4.30pm Age Concern

5.00pm - 6.45pm Karate

7.00pm - 8.00pm Pilates

7.00pm - 9.00pm Welsh Wood Crafts

WEDNESDAY

9.30am - 11.00am Rosemary Conley Fitness

1.00pm - 3.45pm Loughor OAP’s

5.45pm - 7.30pm Weightwatchers

8.00pm - 9.00pm Kung Fu

THURSDAY

9.15am - 11.15am Health Force

4.45pm - 6.45pm Karate

7.15pm - 8.45pm Bowls

7.00pm - 9.00pm Welsh Wood Crafts

FRIDAY Special Events

SATURDAY

8.00pm - 10.30pm Davies Dancing

SUNDAY Closed


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