LLANWDDYN NEWSLETTER. Please support the Cake Stall on Sunday 19th August starting at 11am proceeds to fund seniors Christmas Lunch

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1 LLANWDDYN NEWSLETTER Awst/August 2012 Newyddion a Digwyddiadau Covering the News and Events Please support the Cake Stall on Sunday 19th August starting at 11am proceeds to fund seniors Christmas Lunch VALLEY ARTS AND CRAFTS Vyrnwy Craft Centre CHURCH FLOWERS August 5th Ethel Davies 12th Judith Jandrell 19th Margaret Hughes 26th Mabel Roberts Unit 3 GALLERY & SHOP We have a large selection of high quality, locally produced Arts and Crafts on view and for sale. Telephone Winter 11am - 4pm Summer 11am - 5pm Gorffenaf Oedfaon Sardis 2012 No information available at present time Page 1

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3 FORMER SCHOOL BUILDINGS UP FOR SALE At the request of the Community Council, and with the assistance of County Councillor Darren Mayor, the Council members recently met the newly elected Property Portfolio holder for Powys County Council (County Councillor Graham Brown) together with other Council Officers at Llanwddyn School. The longstanding community concern about the building continuing to stand empty and not being placed on the market was again raised, and the County Councillors and officials were also shown the deterioration in the condition of the premises and recent vandalism that has occurred Powys CC has subsequently agreed to the request of the Community Councillors that, in the interests of finding a new user for the building sooner rather than later, it will be put up for sale on the open market immediately. Therefore, for sale boards will shortly appear and the sale particulars become available to any interested parties. The Grade 2 listed building will be available either Freehold or on a long Leasehold basis and the County Council will include the biomass unit in the property on offer. However, in the interests of finding a suitable purchaser that might bring benefits to the community, the County has also indicated that there might be some flexibility about the inclusion of the heating system As most people will be aware, there is currently a covenant in favour of Severn Trent that currently restricts the use of the building to educational purposes. However, if a purchaser comes forward that requires the building for another use that is not in compliance with the current covenant, the County will then seek to resolve this issue direct with Severn Trent. Arrangements are also being made to retain use of the changing/wc facilities for the annual Vyrnwy marathon runners and also for a new football club, if one comes forward to use the nearby pitch. If anybody has a possible interest in acquiring the building, the Powys County Council contact is Nigel Baldwin Thanks Eirwen, Berwyn and family would like to thank all of their friends and neighbours for the comforting telephone messages, cards and donations that they received on the sad loss of Eirwen s mother also for attendance at the funeral. Gyda llawer o Ddiolch.

4 Seniors Trip to Portmeirion Tuesday, 26 th June We set off in dull weather which quickly turned to rain for our outing to Portmeirion this year. As the Bala road was closed due to road works, which will be going on until August, we took the road to Dolgellau where we stopped for our coffee break. Thanks goes to Cyril Roberts for running a raffle on the coach, which was won by Margaret Hughes. In spite of the slightly longer journey we reached the Royal Madoc Hotel before midday, giving us plenty of time for a drink before our lunch. The roast lunch was well received by everybody, and very cheerfully served by the waitresses. We reached Portmeirion by around 1.30 pm, giving us three hours to look around, visit the tourist shops and take a ride round the lake and woodlands on the little train. The rain did ease off towards the end of the afternoon, but I think that everyone agreed it was a nice day out, and after all, if we worried about rain this summer we wouldn t be going anywhere! The popular choice of venue for next year was Colwyn Bay and the Welsh Mountain Zoo. News about the Christmas Lunch will be given in the November Newsletter. SENIORS CAKE STALL SUNDAY, 19 TH AUGUST The Seniors Cake Stall will be held at 11 am on Sunday, 19 th August, as usual in the front of Audrey s garage, and will go on until all the produce is sold. Would anyone donating cakes or preserves please bring them along on the day. If you cannot come on the day please ring Iris on or Audrey on and we will arrange collection. Please don t forget to come and buy. The cake sale directly funds the Seniors Christmas Lunch, details of which will appear in the November Newsletter.

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7 Llanfyllin Playgroup would like to say a big THANK YOU to Race for Life Shrewsbury 26th June 2012 I would like to thank everyone who kindly sponsored me to raise money for such an Ian, Wil and Jess for walking the length of Wales to raise money towards keeping the group open. important cause. Between me and Llin we raised 150. Thank you Rhian Thank you From Debie, Jane and Didi Well Done Ian, Wil and Jess You did it. Congratulations on completing your sponsored walk from Llanfairechan (North Wales) to Port Einon (South Wales). Sadly the planned route was impossible to stick to due to torrential rain and flooding, but the three of you were determined to complete the challenge and waded on regardless. Well done, we are so proud of you. From Didi, Steve and Sam. Thank you Ruth. The flowers look lovely.

8 Llanwddyn Community August Special Offer Lake Vyrnwy Hotel & Spa TREAT YOURSELF You don t need to be a resident guest to take advantage of our August offer - readers will be entitled to a two for one exclusive discount on either afternoon cream tea or full afternoon tea throughout August. Afternoon Cream Tea 6.50 A pot of tea, home-made sultana scones served with jam & Chantilly cream & home-made shortbread biscuits. Full afternoon Tea 9.50 A pot of tea & sandwich of your choice, home-made sultana scones served with jam & Chantilly cream & home-made shortbread biscuits The Llanwddyn Community August Treat - Voucher This voucher entitles the reader to a two for one offer on our afternoon cream tea or full afternoon tea taken in the hotel throughout August Offer subject to availability. Afternoon Cream Tea 6.50 Full afternoon Tea 9.50 Please present this voucher at the main hotel reception on arrival to obtain your reader discount

9 RSPB LAKE VYRNWY UPCOMING EVENTS Shrewsbury Flower Show 10 th & 11 th August An annual event where we ll be taking along our shop with an array of gifts, as well as membership and we will also be doing children s activities. Pop along and see us if you re there. Bats and Moths Walk Saturday 18 th & 25 th August 8.00pm (from RSPB Shop) Join us for an evening walk to look at Vyrnwy s bats in their various habitats, and also to visit a moth trap and identify some moths. Anti-midge stuff recommended. Children welcome but it will be a late night! 5 adults non-members / 2.50 adult members & 2.50 Children non-members 1.50 WEX Take a walk on the boggy side Saturday 25 th August 1pm (from RSPB Shop) Join us for a Land Rover trip to our spectacular moorland and a guided walk to learn about birds, plants, habitat and the restoration of the blanket bogs. Booking essential. 14 people max. Price 10/person to include transport. Nature Detectives Wednesday 22 nd August 11am start (from RSPB Shop) A variety of activities for younger people, including pond dipping, scavenger hunt, owl pellet dissection and much more (non-member) and 3.50 RSPB Wildlife Explorer Member Tel: to book or vyrnwy@rspb.org.uk Optics Demonstration Day Sunday 26 th August am RSPB Shop Come and see us for expert advice on binoculars, telescopes, tripods, eyepieces, etc., with the opportunity to try models from our extensive stock. News Events Oswestry Food Festival was a great success and we were so lucky with the weather! Fingers crossed that it ll be a fairly dry summer holidays so that our scheduled events can go ahead. Field Teaching With the weather being so wet, we ve had to cancel a couple of school bookings in the last couple of weeks but each school has re-scheduled for September. However, Pant had a great time despite the rain and Ysgol Pennant managed to bring some sunshine with them on their trip to us, so they can come again. Farm We ve almost finished calving at last and shearing is now keeping us busy instead.

10 During the week beginning 9 th July, Bryn Roberts joined us on the farm for a week s work experience and we d like to say a BIG thank you to him for all his hard work. Shop Special Offers 2.25kg Feeder Mix Seed now down to 2.99/bag (was 6.75) Please drop in and see us if you can. All offers are valid while stocks last. The RSPB Shop is open every day between 10.30am and 5.00pm. Remember to follow us on RSPB Lake Vyrnwy or on RSPB Mid Wales Trip to Llandudno A good time was had by all and the weather surprised everyone. We all went prepared with coats and brollies but we didn t need either. A raffle was held on the coach and a total of 88 was raised for Hall funds. Thanks to Audrey for organizing the trip. Looking forward to the next one on September 4th. Cllr Rev Darren Mayor is always available to help with enquiries, issues and problems that you might have. Cynghorydd Sir / County Councillor - Llanwddyn, Llangynog and Penybontfawr / cllr.darren.mayor@powys.gov.uk djmayor01@btinternet.com

11 LLANWDDYN IN BLOOM 2013 FOLLOWING ON FROM THE SUCCESS OF THE 2012 JUBILEE FLOWERS, RUTH HAS KINDLY OFFERED TO GROW MORE FLOWERS FOR IN ORDER TO PURCHASE FLOWERS, DISPLAY POTS AND STANDS WE NEED TO RAISE IN THE REGION OF 100 ALL DONATIONS TO LLANWDDYN IN BLOOM 2013 WILL BE GREATFULLY RECEIVED AT DAFARN NEWYDD STORES THANK YOU

12 August 2012 In Touch With The Community Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Line Coffee Bowls Dancing Morning Zumba Boxercise Line Bowls Dancing Zumba Boxercise Line Bowls Cake Dancing Stall am Zumba Boxercise Line Bowls Dancing Zumba Boxercise Line Bowls Dancing The opinions expressed in this Newsletter are those of the contributor and not necessarily those of the Editorial Board Editorial Team Audrey Jones Annette Griffiths Llanwddyn Newsletter Annette Griffiths Dam View Phone: annettegriffiths@llanwddyn.com