Comment and analysis on Welsh social and political issues from a right of centre nationalist perspective. But all done in the best possible taste, and not without humour.
Unofficial - A Personal View
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Welsh Blogs
http://jacothenorth.blogspot.co.uk/
Comment and analysis on Welsh social and political issues from a right of centre nationalist perspective. But all done in the best possible taste, and not without humour.
Comment and analysis on Welsh social and political issues from a right of centre nationalist perspective. But all done in the best possible taste, and not without humour.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Wrestling to return to Penyffordd on Friday 18th January 2013
The Penyffordd British Legion did "turn away business" at the last event. So if you were disappointed last time you have another chance.
As Fred Pontin used to say " Book Early !"
I'll leave it to Saxman to fill in the details.
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Sax Man26 Nov 2012 15:56:00
The wrestling was such a roaring success that Britannia Wrestling Promotions (www.britanniawrestling.co.uk) have been asked to return to Penyffordd Royal British Legion on Friday 18 January 2013.
Last time (October 2012) the show sold out within 20 minutes of the doors opening - we had to turn away around 30-40 people (sorry!) - however this is one of the smaller venues that Britannia Wrestling Promotions run shows at, so only 170 people are permitted entry.
To avoid disappointment next time around, we highly recommend that tickets are purchased in advance at Penyffordd Royal British Legion for just £5 each.
A whole array of British and International Superstars will be returning to Penyffordd for an even BIGGER night of family entertainment.
Head on over to http://www.facebook.com/britanniawrestling for further details (follow the Events links)
Ticket info @ sax@britanniawrestling.co.uk
As Fred Pontin used to say " Book Early !"
I'll leave it to Saxman to fill in the details.
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Sax Man26 Nov 2012 15:56:00
The wrestling was such a roaring success that Britannia Wrestling Promotions (www.britanniawrestling.co.uk) have been asked to return to Penyffordd Royal British Legion on Friday 18 January 2013.
Last time (October 2012) the show sold out within 20 minutes of the doors opening - we had to turn away around 30-40 people (sorry!) - however this is one of the smaller venues that Britannia Wrestling Promotions run shows at, so only 170 people are permitted entry.
To avoid disappointment next time around, we highly recommend that tickets are purchased in advance at Penyffordd Royal British Legion for just £5 each.
A whole array of British and International Superstars will be returning to Penyffordd for an even BIGGER night of family entertainment.
Head on over to http://www.facebook.com/britanniawrestling for further details (follow the Events links)
Ticket info @ sax@britanniawrestling.co.uk
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Penyffordd Council Minutes
are now in the Penyffordd Post Office. Will the special meeting minutes for grants be available shortly with full details?
You vote for my favourite grant groups and I'll vote for yours.............
All agreed before the meeting? I think so.
We shall see.
keywords: vindictive, small people, vested interests.
You vote for my favourite grant groups and I'll vote for yours.............
All agreed before the meeting? I think so.
We shall see.
keywords: vindictive, small people, vested interests.
Dog's Toilet - It's War
Outside the alley way next to our house is a veritable paradise for one or three dog owners. The perfect place for their dog to excrete each day.
A trip down the alley way needs a pause at the end to dodge the dog muck.
Hopefully not for much longer. The grass is going to be removed and mild bleach put down.
Further along the deterrence pathway will be strong chilli pepper. Dogs of course are big sniffers.
Vested interest. We have two dogs.
A trip down the alley way needs a pause at the end to dodge the dog muck.
Hopefully not for much longer. The grass is going to be removed and mild bleach put down.
Further along the deterrence pathway will be strong chilli pepper. Dogs of course are big sniffers.
Vested interest. We have two dogs.
Friday, November 23, 2012
and finally .............a puzzle
If you can solve this you are one of a special few. GCHQ can't solve it !
Link http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/wwii-code-experts-called-in-to-help-solve-mystery-of-the-pigeons-foot-8346992.html
Penyffordd Population Density 2001 - 2011
Above is a map of population density over the last 10 years. The darker the colour the more the density. Penyffordd gets off very lightly.
Follow link to see full picture
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/greenpolitics/population/9698304/Census-2011-see-how-your-ward-has-changed-in-the-last-decade.html
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Lisa's Kitchen Cod in Panko Bread Crumbs
Cod in Panko bread crumbs with mashed potato and tomatoes in balsamic vinegar.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Mark Tami MP - In The House
speaker:Mark Tami : 1 Commons
debate
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Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill [Lords] (19 Nov 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2012-11-19a.326.0&s=speaker%3A11267#g351.2
Mark Tami: Does the hon. Gentleman accept that it also happens the other
way? I have come across cases in which supermarkets have turned around
and said that they do not want an order any more at very short notice.
The supermarkets have the power to say to smaller suppliers, “Take
it or leave it, because we can go elsewhere and you cannot.”
speaker:Mark Tami : 1 Written Answer
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Written Answers - Home Department: Imitation Firearms (19 Nov 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2012-11-19a.128339.h&s=speaker%3A11267#g128339.q0
Mark Tami: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how
many replica weapons were recovered by the police in each of the last
five years.
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TheyWorkForYou
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Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill [Lords] (19 Nov 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2012-11-19a.326.0&s=speaker%3A11267#g351.2
Mark Tami: Does the hon. Gentleman accept that it also happens the other
way? I have come across cases in which supermarkets have turned around
and said that they do not want an order any more at very short notice.
The supermarkets have the power to say to smaller suppliers, “Take
it or leave it, because we can go elsewhere and you cannot.”
speaker:Mark Tami : 1 Written Answer
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Written Answers - Home Department: Imitation Firearms (19 Nov 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2012-11-19a.128339.h&s=speaker%3A11267#g128339.q0
Mark Tami: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how
many replica weapons were recovered by the police in each of the last
five years.
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TheyWorkForYou
Friday, November 16, 2012
Dennis Parry in The Leader
Link http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/117674/ex-council-chief-pledges-support-for-abuse-victims.aspx
I have a lot to thank Dennis for. He prevented a kangaroo court meeting against me for my opinions.
Or should I say Secret Penyffordd Community Council meeting.
Dennis is the sort of person needed to get to the facts of Bryn Estyn published.
Dennis says " “I don’t think the Waterhouse Inquiry went as far as it could have. I thought it was weak.
“It has certainly got a lot to answer for.”
The Establishment ( The Lords ) said yesterday the Waterhouse Enquiry was fine.
I have a lot to thank Dennis for. He prevented a kangaroo court meeting against me for my opinions.
Or should I say Secret Penyffordd Community Council meeting.
Dennis is the sort of person needed to get to the facts of Bryn Estyn published.
Dennis says " “I don’t think the Waterhouse Inquiry went as far as it could have. I thought it was weak.
“It has certainly got a lot to answer for.”
The Establishment ( The Lords ) said yesterday the Waterhouse Enquiry was fine.
Somethings haven't changed.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2012/11/15/bryn-estyn-public-pressure-forced-latest-inquiry-55578-32238032/
keywords: Dennis Parry, Clwyd County Council,
Link
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4003097
Lost in Care - The Waterhouse Enquiry into Bryn Estyn ( not working at present)
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2012/11/15/bryn-estyn-public-pressure-forced-latest-inquiry-55578-32238032/
keywords: Dennis Parry, Clwyd County Council,
Link
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_4003097
Lost in Care - The Waterhouse Enquiry into Bryn Estyn ( not working at present)
Thursday, November 15, 2012
North Wales Police Commissioner votes
are coming in very slow at Penymynydd.
I for one welcome the initiative. I am fed up with NWP doing what they like. The North Wales Police Authority as a critical friend was not to my liking.
Not liked here either
http://www.alisonhalford.co.uk/2012/11/police-commissioners-the-pros-cons/
One of our famous Penyfforddians Dennis Parry mentioned in despatches.
I for one welcome the initiative. I am fed up with NWP doing what they like. The North Wales Police Authority as a critical friend was not to my liking.
Not liked here either
http://www.alisonhalford.co.uk/2012/11/police-commissioners-the-pros-cons/
One of our famous Penyfforddians Dennis Parry mentioned in despatches.
Former White Lion Pub Site
The digger is where the entrance to the estate is going to be. I seem to remember a mini roundabout on the main road. This will slow down traffic for the junior school.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Penyffordd Health Care is the pits
Two visits to Mill Lane Practice in Buckley and still no prescription. This morning the place is carnage with large queues due to a new way of doing things.
The doctors there must be on £2000 a week, what a joke.
If you are in pain perhaps a visit to our healthcare at the Chemist?
Better still the minor issues unit at Emergency at the Maelor.
Anyone recommend a practice?
Links
http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/c/article/complaintsaboutnhsservices/
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/861/page/40838
The doctors there must be on £2000 a week, what a joke.
If you are in pain perhaps a visit to our healthcare at the Chemist?
Better still the minor issues unit at Emergency at the Maelor.
Anyone recommend a practice?
Links
http://www.nhsdirect.wales.nhs.uk/encyclopaedia/c/article/complaintsaboutnhsservices/
http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/861/page/40838
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
The White Lion Pub
in Penymynydd has finally been demolished after standing derelict for many years.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Message for Nigel
Penyffordd Clerk to the Council
Hi Nigel
With regards the Penyffordd Community Council Grants Meeting held on the 31st Oct 2012. I would like to see a full view of what went on. Which organisations received money, which councillor voted for each organisation and who voted against the Penyffordd Wine Circle.
For example what I ask for above was not what went down in the minutes last year. Cllrs were not recorded as to their voting on individual organisations.
As Clerk you will of course want to portray an accurate view of the meeting I'm sure
You may wish to confer with Tom
Hope your cricket club got a grant lol !
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Friday, November 09, 2012
PACA News as told by Cllr Cindy Hinds
Pen-y-ffordd Area Community Association - PACA have put in for funding for a scooter /skate area on the Millstone Playing field. This came about because two boys went to see Mrs Jess Thomas to see how they could go about fulfilling their wishes. Jess, the boys and two of their friends, parents of the boys and Sean Le Tissier, Chair of the Association, and myself went to see Mark Tami, M.P. and Carl Sargeant, A.M. at their surgery. This escalated in the boys getting a petition together and going back to the M.P.'s surgery to present the petition. PACA has now submitted a package to the Welsh Assembly Government for the funding (including the petitions from the boys and letters from both the M.P. and the A.M.). It was so good to see the enthusiasm these youngsters had. Any time now we should know whether we receive the funding or not.
Community Garden - The Community garden is looking better now after help from Bernard (Scout Leader) and Phil Lofthouse and all the residents who have allotments. A little more needs doing and the Association want it completed as soon as possible.
PACA is putting on a Christmas Fayre on the Red Lion Car Park on the 1st December starting at 11.30 am and finishing at 5 pm. All sorts of stalls, Father Christmas, Carol Singing etc. Please come out and support the Association as all the funds they raise are for facilities in the community. Unfortunately our Christmas Eve Carol Singing event will not be possible this year.
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The above is from Cllr Cindy Hinds' Newsletter
Community Garden - The Community garden is looking better now after help from Bernard (Scout Leader) and Phil Lofthouse and all the residents who have allotments. A little more needs doing and the Association want it completed as soon as possible.
PACA is putting on a Christmas Fayre on the Red Lion Car Park on the 1st December starting at 11.30 am and finishing at 5 pm. All sorts of stalls, Father Christmas, Carol Singing etc. Please come out and support the Association as all the funds they raise are for facilities in the community. Unfortunately our Christmas Eve Carol Singing event will not be possible this year.
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The above is from Cllr Cindy Hinds' Newsletter
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Penyffordd Community Council Communication update
Click to enlarge. This is the part of the council agenda for the meeting on Wednesday
Looks like Penyffordd Community Council can drag its feet till 2014 over an email address
Doesn't look like agendas and minutes are going to be published online
We will see.
I see we are going retro with regards communication to the village peasants.
How many councillors follow Cllr Tom Jones' view that residents should be given as little information as possible with it being as difficult as possible to contact the council?
David has died
I know him only as David. He was 52 years of age. David was a town crier. Always smartly dressed. David strode around the village, his attire from a different century.
His death sudden as he was seen on the same day that he passed away.
His death sudden as he was seen on the same day that he passed away.
Monday, November 05, 2012
Penyffordd Community Council Meeting
This coming Wednesday. All are welcome to attend but not allowed to speak. ( unless asked to do so).
A council website is on the agenda.
I've already mentioned that one can be set up for free. That agendas and minutes can be put on in about 2 minutes flat if supplied in digital format by Clerk Nigel's typist.
Will the council go the long route? Expensive and slow to add data?
A council website is on the agenda.
I've already mentioned that one can be set up for free. That agendas and minutes can be put on in about 2 minutes flat if supplied in digital format by Clerk Nigel's typist.
Will the council go the long route? Expensive and slow to add data?
Friday, November 02, 2012
Our man Tom collects a best kept community award
The full story in The Flintshire Chronicle. Cllr Tom Jones is second right to the fragrant Cllr Carolyn Thomas (Treuddyn), second to back row. In the back row (next to the lift) is former Treuddyn Cllr Idris Jones.
Idris who is in his 80's remembers life in Treuddyn when times were hard. Council meetings were held in Welsh up unto 1989. Idris a lovely man always a story or twenty to tell about Nant y Ffrith.
Penymynydd won a merit award for best kept village ( less than a 1000 residents)
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Local shops for local people
Any fans of League of Gentlemen may recognise the title. If you are of a delicate disposition do not google !
Jonathan Sibun in The Telegraph reports on the local shop downfall.
Link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/9641878/The-internet-has-made-shops-obsolete-in-some-towns.html
The above explains the battle that Mold and Buckley face.
Jonathan Sibun in The Telegraph reports on the local shop downfall.
Link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/comment/9641878/The-internet-has-made-shops-obsolete-in-some-towns.html
The above explains the battle that Mold and Buckley face.
Hopefully no windmills for Hope Mountain
It would appear that sense is finally showing through IMHO. UK needs a permanent solution to energy not just a part time expensive one. Your electricity and gas bills have been raised to pay for these monstrosities.
Link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/9644558/Death-knell-for-wind-farms-Enough-is-Enough-says-minister.html
You may not like nuclear energy but at least it runs 24/7.
Link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2012/10/31/hitachi-s-takeover-of-wylfa-b-project-welcomed-on-anglesey-and-across-north-wales-55578-32133421/
Link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/energy/9644558/Death-knell-for-wind-farms-Enough-is-Enough-says-minister.html
You may not like nuclear energy but at least it runs 24/7.
Link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2012/10/31/hitachi-s-takeover-of-wylfa-b-project-welcomed-on-anglesey-and-across-north-wales-55578-32133421/
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Penyffordd Bonfire 2012
Saturday 3rd November 2012
If you wish to help with the bonfire organisation please contact Cllr Cindy Hinds.
If you wish to help with the bonfire organisation please contact Cllr Cindy Hinds.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
I'm just nipping around to The Spar
Ice on the car windscreen this morning , a cold northerly wind.
Which brings me nicely to the state of Alaska.
We sell books. We have sold a book called the Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible, I picked it up at Chirk Car Boot Sale for 50p.
Shopping can be an annual event in Alaska. Or even to the extent where you get an annual visit by a boat delivering your yearly shop. In the introduction the author talks about a friend who lives on one of the outlying islands. One year the boat sank but they were able to retrieve the cans of food.
One problem was that all the labels came off the cans so every meal that year was a surprise !
Have a good weekend.
Which brings me nicely to the state of Alaska.
We sell books. We have sold a book called the Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible, I picked it up at Chirk Car Boot Sale for 50p.
Shopping can be an annual event in Alaska. Or even to the extent where you get an annual visit by a boat delivering your yearly shop. In the introduction the author talks about a friend who lives on one of the outlying islands. One year the boat sank but they were able to retrieve the cans of food.
One problem was that all the labels came off the cans so every meal that year was a surprise !
Have a good weekend.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Mark Tami MP speaks up for the badgers
speaker:Mark Tami : 1 Commons
debate
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Business of the House: Badger Cull (25 Oct 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2012-10-25a.1095.0&s=speaker%3A11267#g1104.2
Mark Tami: Does the hon. Lady accept that if the vaccine was available,
there would be no need for a cull? I think some Government Members House
want the cull regardless.
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Mark Tami: Does the hon. Lady accept that if the vaccine was available,
there would be no need for a cull? I think some Government Members House
want the cull regardless.
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What's happening out and about
Three degrees this morning.
Each day you want to be up to date with what's happening on the roads etc.
I usually find lots of stuff online out of date.
The Daily Post have started North Wales Live which tells you what's happening in the region now.
Link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-live/
For example olympic champion Jade Jones twitters that she doesn't want to get out of bed !
On a serious note its traffic info seems accurate and very current.
Something to look at before going out or even out on your mobile. Best not to start the day with an hour long wait on the A55.
Each day you want to be up to date with what's happening on the roads etc.
I usually find lots of stuff online out of date.
The Daily Post have started North Wales Live which tells you what's happening in the region now.
Link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-live/
For example olympic champion Jade Jones twitters that she doesn't want to get out of bed !
On a serious note its traffic info seems accurate and very current.
Something to look at before going out or even out on your mobile. Best not to start the day with an hour long wait on the A55.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Bear Grylls meets Penyffordd Scouts
Chief Scout Bear Grylls dropped in at Llyn Brenig on Sunday where Scouts from across North Wales – including a group from Penyffordd – were taking part in activities including sailing and canoeing.
Penyffordd Scout Jamie Dixon, 13, said: “It’s good that Bear came to see us today as you see him on the TV but you don’t really get to see him in person that much.
Read further Flintshire Chronicle.
Penyffordd Scout Jamie Dixon, 13, said: “It’s good that Bear came to see us today as you see him on the TV but you don’t really get to see him in person that much.
Read further Flintshire Chronicle.
Penyffordd Bonfire Night 2012 - Is it happening?
I'm being asked by readers what's happening. My spies tell me pallets are being stock piled on the Institute field, this is a good sign.
Perhaps time to role out some advertising. Over 2500 vehicles through the village each day. Time to put the sign up?
Perhaps time to role out some advertising. Over 2500 vehicles through the village each day. Time to put the sign up?
Mark Tami MP in The House debating Energy Security
speaker:Mark Tami : 1 Commons
debate
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Opposition Day - [7th Allotted Day]: Energy Market Reform (24 Oct 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2012-10-24a.929.1&s=speaker%3A11267#g931.2
Mark Tami: Does my right hon. Friend agree that, while it is all very
well for the Government to have a mythical lowest-tariff policy, until
they have a coherent energy policy that ensures security of supply,
prices will continue to go up and uncertainty will remain?
speaker:Mark Tami : 4 Westminster Hall debates
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There are more results than we have shown here. See more:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/search/?s=speaker%3A11267+section:westminhall&o=d
[Sir Alan Meale in the Chair] - Offshore Wind Generation (North Wales) (24 Oct 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2012-10-24a.255.0&s=speaker%3A11267#g255.2
Mark Tami: I agree totally with my hon. Friend. Does he agree that in
the past the argument has wrongly been seen as a choice between
renewables-such as wind-and nuclear, when they are part of the same
package?
[Sir Alan Meale in the Chair] - Offshore Wind Generation (North Wales) (24 Oct 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2012-10-24a.255.0&s=speaker%3A11267#g257.1
Mark Tami: Does my hon. Friend agree that, although we have the skills
base, if the certainty is not there or people do not see it, they will
look for jobs in other sectors and that that will be a loss to the
energy sector?
[Sir Alan Meale in the Chair] - Offshore Wind Generation (North Wales) (24 Oct 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2012-10-24a.255.0&s=speaker%3A11267#g264.0
Mark Tami: I was about to make that very point. If Mostyn had been
unable to expand into other areas, the whole cost would effectively have
fallen on to Airbus, because that is the route that the A380 wings take.
There would not be a feasible alternative route, and that would impinge
on whether the work was at that factory.
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Opposition Day - [7th Allotted Day]: Energy Market Reform (24 Oct 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2012-10-24a.929.1&s=speaker%3A11267#g931.2
Mark Tami: Does my right hon. Friend agree that, while it is all very
well for the Government to have a mythical lowest-tariff policy, until
they have a coherent energy policy that ensures security of supply,
prices will continue to go up and uncertainty will remain?
speaker:Mark Tami : 4 Westminster Hall debates
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There are more results than we have shown here. See more:
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/search/?s=speaker%3A11267+section:westminhall&o=d
[Sir Alan Meale in the Chair] - Offshore Wind Generation (North Wales) (24 Oct 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2012-10-24a.255.0&s=speaker%3A11267#g255.2
Mark Tami: I agree totally with my hon. Friend. Does he agree that in
the past the argument has wrongly been seen as a choice between
renewables-such as wind-and nuclear, when they are part of the same
package?
[Sir Alan Meale in the Chair] - Offshore Wind Generation (North Wales) (24 Oct 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2012-10-24a.255.0&s=speaker%3A11267#g257.1
Mark Tami: Does my hon. Friend agree that, although we have the skills
base, if the certainty is not there or people do not see it, they will
look for jobs in other sectors and that that will be a loss to the
energy sector?
[Sir Alan Meale in the Chair] - Offshore Wind Generation (North Wales) (24 Oct 2012)
http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2012-10-24a.255.0&s=speaker%3A11267#g264.0
Mark Tami: I was about to make that very point. If Mostyn had been
unable to expand into other areas, the whole cost would effectively have
fallen on to Airbus, because that is the route that the A380 wings take.
There would not be a feasible alternative route, and that would impinge
on whether the work was at that factory.
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Strange men with theodolites
have been seen on Chester Rd. Perhaps measuring up for the traffic calming? Let's hope so.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Penyffordd District Website Statistics Porn
Weekly Stats Report: 15 Oct - 21 Oct 2012
Project: Penyffordd-district
URL: http://penyffordd-district.
Summary
Project: Penyffordd-district
URL: http://penyffordd-district.
Summary
| Mon | Tues | Wed | Thur | Fri | Sat | Sun | Total | Avg | |
| Pageloads | 162 | 192 | 131 | 188 | 116 | 115 | 110 | 1,014 | 145 |
| Unique Visits | 111 | 128 | 98 | 129 | 90 | 83 | 87 | 726 | 104 |
| First Time Visits | 85 | 103 | 79 | 102 | 72 | 65 | 76 | 582 | 83 |
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Every community needs a blogger
Well they do in my opinion. Someone who will bring up that which needs to be said. The blog also functions as a forum for anyone who feels strongly about an issue and wants the issue raised.
The door is open to any serious topic to be discussed.
The door is open to any serious topic to be discussed.
A Fan writes...........
"99% of your blog is still a rambling vendetta with only one clear path - speeding. Parking with four wheels on the pavement is illegal - as illegal as speeding - we know of someone who does that don't we! Speeding is a pain and dangerous, so is parking on pavements, so is the idiotic parking and driving by the Spar. You have previously stated it's your views on this blog, as does your current tagline, but your constant slating of people, councillors or not, at the same time running under this blog name and URL, is casting aspersions on the village as a whole. These are not the views of the village as this does suggest based on name and URL alone. Change the name to "Victor Meldrew's Views On Speeding, And Random Rants" – that would be better, and would stop people who happen by this blog on the off chance - ultimately leaving in the belief that the entire Penyffordd area is filled with people harbouring these such of views! on Traffic News"
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The above was written on 15th Oct 2012
Some points.
This blog was started when I wrote a polite letter to the Penyffordd Community Council pointing out there was a lot of speeding on Chester Rd.
Tom Jones got Clerk Nigel to phone up to say " speeding is nothing to do with the council"
FACT: In 2007 the average daily vehicle count through Chester Rd was 2800
Of which two thirds were breaking the 30 mph speed limit
It is a fact that speeding in the village is everything to do with the council.
It is part of their remit.
I should also point out that the cars that are parked outside my house on the path every night are 99 times out of a 100 nothing to do with our household.
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The above was written on 15th Oct 2012
Some points.
This blog was started when I wrote a polite letter to the Penyffordd Community Council pointing out there was a lot of speeding on Chester Rd.
Tom Jones got Clerk Nigel to phone up to say " speeding is nothing to do with the council"
FACT: In 2007 the average daily vehicle count through Chester Rd was 2800
Of which two thirds were breaking the 30 mph speed limit
It is a fact that speeding in the village is everything to do with the council.
It is part of their remit.
I should also point out that the cars that are parked outside my house on the path every night are 99 times out of a 100 nothing to do with our household.
Local Blackspot claims another life
Link http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/116979/pregnant-woman-dies-in-horror-collision-on-a541.aspx
Condolences to the deceased's family.
My view is that accident blackspots such as this should be made compulsory 30 or even 20 mph and rigorously enforced.
Whilst not wishing to pre-empt any investigation it should be noted that all the usual elements are in place.
The Pontblyddyn to Penyffordd road is also a constant accident issue. You would not believe the number of vehicle drivers who go well over white lines on blind bends.
The authorities seem content to allow it to continue.
Condolences to the deceased's family.
My view is that accident blackspots such as this should be made compulsory 30 or even 20 mph and rigorously enforced.
Whilst not wishing to pre-empt any investigation it should be noted that all the usual elements are in place.
The Pontblyddyn to Penyffordd road is also a constant accident issue. You would not believe the number of vehicle drivers who go well over white lines on blind bends.
The authorities seem content to allow it to continue.
Penyffordd Health Care
Re Minute 98 in which Mary Burrows CE of the University Health Board informs the council that a review of health care in Penyffordd shows no shortfall.
One presumes the Health Board ( I presume Betsi Cadwallider ) thinks it ok for all residents of Penyffordd district to use personal and public transport to visit their doctor whether that be Buckley, Broughton or Hope.
Our former clinic now lying unused.
Penyffordd sacrificed so a new heath centre can be built in Buckley?
We are not the only community stuffed by the Health Authorities. The town of Flint springs to mind.
One presumes the Health Board ( I presume Betsi Cadwallider ) thinks it ok for all residents of Penyffordd district to use personal and public transport to visit their doctor whether that be Buckley, Broughton or Hope.
Our former clinic now lying unused.
Penyffordd sacrificed so a new heath centre can be built in Buckley?
We are not the only community stuffed by the Health Authorities. The town of Flint springs to mind.
Extra Penyffordd Allotments
Cllr David Williams' efforts to increase allotment facilities in the village have taken a move forward with a planning application to FCC. This will include a plot for a disabled person.
Penyffordd Post Office Cafe
has been granted planning approval. This now means there will now be a non licensed meeting place for residents that is open all day. Mary and Jim are to be congratulated on this development which has been helped by a Welsh assembly Government grant.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Penyffordd Community Council minute - Re Hanson Cement Investigation - long
Below was minuted at a Special Meeting held August 1st.
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83. HANSON CEMENT INVESTIGATION – PUBLIC HEALTH WALES
The Chairman, Cllr T E Jones informed members that he had been approached by the Vice Chairman, Cllr C Bithell, who had been very much involved with the enquiry, which is probably the most important report ever to become before the Council
He continued that in his opinion the report merits a response, and that he had received a request from the Vice Chairman to call a Special Meeting.
He added that he had been criticized in calling a Special Meeting in August, it was however at his discretion to call this meeting, and as long as a quorum is present, then the business could proceed.
He concluded that the document is of a very professional nature and that it had been compiled by professional people in their appropriate fields.
The Vice Chairman, Cllr C Bithell informed the meeting that the report had been received very late, and that Buckley Town Council had in fact not received a copy of the report prior to the final meeting.
Cllr Bithell referred to Recommendation 1, Communication and Engagement, which is to be improved between Hanson Cement, public agencies and bodies and the local community in order to rebuild trust.
Cllr Bithell continued that the report did not say how communication would be improved.
Cllr Bithell commented that what we want is something put in place to protect the generations to come.
He quoted from the report that dioxin level has been exceeded for six months, and that self reporting is not satisfactory.
He informed that at the meeting that he posed the question how long does it take to catch cancer, unfortunately there was not an answer.
On the whole the report was considered to be poorly written.
Cllr Bithell continued that a monitoring system had been in place, but that cancer is not a notifiable disease.
The Chairman, Cllr T W Jones stated that we must have some credit to the bodies involved, part are environmental people. And that this is a report that all bodies have agreed to.
With regard to the report, the Chairman, Cllr T W Jones stated that it must be realized that if there are any complaints they will fall back on the report, he questioned who would be competent enough to argue with its content.
Cllr Dr D C Weed informed that he had read the report from back to front; he considered it to be a very good report.
Cllr Mrs L Vidamour stated that the eminent people involved had worked independently not together.
Cllr T W Jones questioned who has prepared the report; Cllr Mrs L Vidamour responded Public Health Wales is the parent body, and that she did not consider the report to be a whitewash.
Cllr Dr D C Weed considered that Dr Andrew Jones was the wrong person to be in charge of the enquiry.
The Chairman Cllr T W Jones considered that to reject the report outright would be irresponsible and that we should make our own points and direct them to the Secretary of State.
Cllr Dr D C Weed commented that as individuals we can make our own observations to the Environmental Agency.
With regard to self reporting this was considered not to be satisfactory, and that the Environmental Agency should have the right to demand figures, statistics etc from Hanson Cement.
It was considered therefore to look at the recommendations and then to make the necessary points.
Prior to this a paragraph in the report, to the effect that soil samples and animal health had not been taken into account was considered to be negligent, and this would not build trust within the community.
For example milk taken from Dyke Farm had to be mixed with other volumes of milk, before it could be fit for human consumption.
Resolved
That the following points be made.
To Dr Andrew Jones informing that the report was recently considered by the Community Council, the report recognized that communication should be improved between Castle Cement, public agencies and bodies, and the local community, unfortunately the report does not state how communication and engagement will be improved.
The Community Council would recommend therefore that half yearly reports should be prepared on the state of health in the area, included instances of Cancer, and relevant illnesses.
Furthermore there should be more extensive research into the contents of the smaller particles in the atmosphere.
The comment from the Community Council is that all relevant monitoring and sampling is reviewed by regulatory agencies.
The Community Council is concerned that self reporting is not ideal and that the Environmental Agency is not on a regular basis provided with the information, consequently the Environmental Agency should have the powers to demand relevant monitoring figures, statistics and information.
As a general point, under the heading of Building Trust within the community, the report states that animal health was not included in the investigation.
As you will be aware there has been speculation with regard to animal health in the close vicinity of the Castle Cement works, therefore if animal health issues were not included, then this will obviously lead to mistrust in the thoroughness of the investigation.
We are told that mild in the vicinity cannot be used until it is mixed with mild from elsewhere, furthermore there have been animal deaths, which are unaccounted for.
The report therefore should provide updates on soil contamination, animal health with regard to farms surrounding the area.
To the Environmental Agency, that the Community Council welcome any observations which it may have considered, following the report.
The Community Council would wish to extend an invitation to yourselves to attend a special meeting of the Community Council, in order to receive the benefit of your expertise.
4. To Mrs Mary Burrows Chief Executive, Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board, to provide Mr Burrows with copies of correspondence forwarded to Public Health Wales and to the Environment Agency, and a request for any observations that the Board may have stemming from the report which would be of benefit to the Community Council.
Black Gold Hunter
We have two of these dogs not as sturdy as this one. The above dog Nellie can find truffles. Must try ours up the woods.
Link Daily Mail
plenty of ammunition of things Penyffordd coming up
Friday, October 12, 2012
Ian Charlesworth for Prime minister
Ian wants petrol diesel reduced to £1 a litre
I'm with him on this one.
We'll forget his lorries use Penyffordd as a short cut
To be sure Ian's vision will spur the economy.
There's one large problem. This government continues to spend more than the last government and it's increasing. We are basically broke.
I see the latest madness is to let new fathers have a year off work.
To be sure none of these plonkers have ever run businesses which supply all the money they spend.
Blockade story in The Daily Post
I'm with him on this one.
We'll forget his lorries use Penyffordd as a short cut
To be sure Ian's vision will spur the economy.
There's one large problem. This government continues to spend more than the last government and it's increasing. We are basically broke.
I see the latest madness is to let new fathers have a year off work.
To be sure none of these plonkers have ever run businesses which supply all the money they spend.
Blockade story in The Daily Post
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Penyffordd Community Council website setup - easy peasy
During the July council meeting discussing the promotion of local democracy Cllr Clive Weed stated " that running the Institute website is an enormous amount of work, he suggested that one person running a a council website would be too much work."
Quite frankly Clive talks "pants".
Prerequisites. An email from Scribe Nigel with last month's minutes and an email with the next meeting agenda.
1. Create a gmail account
2. Create a Blogger account
3. Disable comments
4. Press new post fill in title " Penyffordd Community Council Meeting Minutes July 2012 "
5. Copy ( Cntrl C ) Nigel's minutes into body.
6. Create label " Council Minutes ".
7. Publish
Time from No.1 to completion about 10 minutes
Cost to rate payer Zero.
Monthly time spent copying and pasting agenda and minutes, about 2 minutes.
Come on Clive ! Better is expected of you !
Stop the BS.
Quite frankly Clive talks "pants".
Prerequisites. An email from Scribe Nigel with last month's minutes and an email with the next meeting agenda.
1. Create a gmail account
2. Create a Blogger account
3. Disable comments
4. Press new post fill in title " Penyffordd Community Council Meeting Minutes July 2012 "
5. Copy ( Cntrl C ) Nigel's minutes into body.
6. Create label " Council Minutes ".
7. Publish
Time from No.1 to completion about 10 minutes
Cost to rate payer Zero.
Monthly time spent copying and pasting agenda and minutes, about 2 minutes.
Come on Clive ! Better is expected of you !
Stop the BS.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Penyffordd Community Council October meeting
is tonight at 6.30 pm at the Institute in the meeting room. All are welcome to attend. I'm told the agenda may be even online. Do not have any time now to hunt.
Get well to soon to Scribe Nigel who is having trouble scribing.
Get well to soon to Scribe Nigel who is having trouble scribing.
The Handshake
This what I call the perfect handshake for human beings. Eye contact with a pleasing disposition. You would be surprised the number of people who cannot bear looking at you when they have to shake your hands.
Link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/england/9597601/England-players-could-be-banned-if-they-breach-FAs-new-code-of-conduct.html
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Remember to be reasonable to burglars breaking into your home
in The Telegraph.
Link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/conservative/9595103/Tory-Party-Conference-It-must-be-made-clear-burglary-is-not-acceptable.html
Can you make some of this stuff up?
Extreme prejudice can be expected here.
You would be surprised how many householders keep baseball bats, cricket bats, etc behind the front door or in the bedroom. Someone I know keeps a police truncheon on a hook on the back of the front door.
My preferred weapon is a mashie niblick.
Call it premeditated, call it self defence. Take your pick
Link http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/conservative/9595103/Tory-Party-Conference-It-must-be-made-clear-burglary-is-not-acceptable.html
Can you make some of this stuff up?
Extreme prejudice can be expected here.
You would be surprised how many householders keep baseball bats, cricket bats, etc behind the front door or in the bedroom. Someone I know keeps a police truncheon on a hook on the back of the front door.
My preferred weapon is a mashie niblick.
Call it premeditated, call it self defence. Take your pick
Today in The Daily Post
The end of the A483 at the A55 is going to get an upgrade. This is the junction with a silly pre roundabout that is difficult for an HGV to get around beside a car in the other lane. The number of idiots that try to go around this joke of a roundabout doubled up with HGV is troubling.
If you allow an HGV to go around the mini roundabout on its own you get muppets behind you pushing. You can see the looks on their faces. Go on get going, what's the problem !
So plenty of holdups here.
Which MP do you prefer? Mark Tami or David Hanson. You soon may have to make a choice.
Link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2012/10/08/8m-to-improve-a55-blackspot-55578-31990829/
If you allow an HGV to go around the mini roundabout on its own you get muppets behind you pushing. You can see the looks on their faces. Go on get going, what's the problem !
So plenty of holdups here.
Which MP do you prefer? Mark Tami or David Hanson. You soon may have to make a choice.
Link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2012/10/08/8m-to-improve-a55-blackspot-55578-31990829/
Monday, October 08, 2012
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Traffic News
1. This morning it seemed that all the bypass traffic was being diverted through the village at rush hour. Perhaps the accident at Dobshill was to blame.
Link: Flintshire Chronicle
2. Someone's taken out ( as in knocked it flat) a sign at the junction at the top of the village going to Hope.
3. Someone's taken out the sign on Penymynydd roundabout.
4. A lorry ran into the back of a learner car at the junction at Bannel Lane this week. The lorry driver said " Why did you stop? " My friend who is a driving instructor said the driver was learning to drive and stalled the car..............
Not sure why some lorry drivers should have driving licenses.
5. Talking of driving instructors. There used to be one in the village who complained to a councillor about me complaining about speeding. At the time in 2007 there were approx 2000 vehicles a day breaking 30 mph on Chester Rd.
Yes it's you can't make this stuff up !
If you don't believe my figures do an FOI to Flintshire County Council for April/May 2007 Chester Rd traffic data. Then come back and comment.
6. Penyffordd Traffic Calming Consultation ended today.
keywords: Carry on crashing, muppets,
Link: Flintshire Chronicle
2. Someone's taken out ( as in knocked it flat) a sign at the junction at the top of the village going to Hope.
3. Someone's taken out the sign on Penymynydd roundabout.
4. A lorry ran into the back of a learner car at the junction at Bannel Lane this week. The lorry driver said " Why did you stop? " My friend who is a driving instructor said the driver was learning to drive and stalled the car..............
Not sure why some lorry drivers should have driving licenses.
5. Talking of driving instructors. There used to be one in the village who complained to a councillor about me complaining about speeding. At the time in 2007 there were approx 2000 vehicles a day breaking 30 mph on Chester Rd.
Yes it's you can't make this stuff up !
If you don't believe my figures do an FOI to Flintshire County Council for April/May 2007 Chester Rd traffic data. Then come back and comment.
6. Penyffordd Traffic Calming Consultation ended today.
keywords: Carry on crashing, muppets,
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Expert Tree Services
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Best to use phone for contacting.
Met Steve the boss today. Very friendly knowledgeable service.
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Monday, October 01, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Penyffordd Wine Circle - Canapes and Pre Dinner Drinks
The evening's feast made by wife Lisa. An exhibition of finger food.
Penyffordd Airport continued.............
Further.............
In the Flintshire Chronicle, Dave Goodban reports a meeting between Airbus, Aviation Park Group and Broughton and Bretton Community Council over the above
Judith Richards, chairwoman of Broughton Action Group said the councillors are acting like "lapdogs".
Councillors did not ask the right questions.
They will do anything Airbus want.
Airbus' assurances over the limitations of the commercial airport operation are full of generalizations.
Will council leader Penyffordd Cllr Tom Jones take a stand or just be seen to be doing the right thing?
Will the airport reach the Penyffordd Council agenda sheet?
I'm presuming those who want to take an interest can do so through here.
http://www.broughtonaction.co.uk/
Nothing about the airport on the site so far.
Further link Broughton and Bretton Community Council *
* they have council agendas and minutes on the site.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Penyffordd Accident Black Spot Numero Uno
BT replacing the telegraph pole that got bust in half a couple of days ago. The section of road past Penyffordd Railway Station to Pontblyddyn is a death trap. Motorists, lorries and bikers go so fast around these bends they can't stay on the same side of the road even on blind bends.
The accident rate along this section of road is large.
No one wishes to do anything about it though.
It's a matter of Carry On crashing !
As a daily traveller along this road I would recommend staying as far from the middle white line with hand on the horn to blast anyone coming over the line.
I've nearly been killed by a fuel oil lorry along this section
Downpour Day 3
Penyffordd remains relatively unscathed due to our geographical position. Other localities have suffered. To have a house that gets flooded every time we have sustained downpours is heart breaking.
Implications of house value, replacement, insurance, etc.
Here is news of various difficulties in The Leader
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Farmers are going to start killing badgers
Your chance to make a difference. It's not happening in Wales at the moment but you can make your feelings known.
One line of attack being if they don't stand against the farmers killing badgers you will stop shopping at their stores
Tesco Customer Services customer.services@tesco.co.uk
Asda Customer Services http://your.asda.com/contact-us
RSPCA calls for badger friendly milk
Postscript: Many thanks to Mark Tami MP for raising this matter in The Flintshire Chronicle.
Mark says as in our comments section that culling is not the way forward.
Mark is to be congratulated as opposed to ASDA who sit on the fence.
Padeswood Main Rd Closed Yesterday
In Flintshire, the A541 at Caergwrle, A548 at Greenfield and A5118 between Padeswood and Penyffordd were closed.
Read further BBC NE Wales
Village Grant Time Again
Thank you to Scribe Nigel who has pushed the grant form through the door for the Penyffordd Wine Circle. Last year the hand outs were a farce with councillors getting revenge for my intransigence.
My continued protest on speeding traffic, etc.
Grants are handed out by Penyffordd Community Council to local groups. This is part of national governments attempt to halt the decline in local social cohesiveness which by the way continues to slide down hill rapidly.
May I suggest the following.
1. Grants are handed out on an equal, transparent and fair basis.
2. If you wish to use alcohol as an excuse for blocking grants please consider doing this across the board. ie Red Lion groups and Pontblyddyn Cricket Club which are based at licensed premises.
3. The voting for one's own groups by cllrs be it religion, youth or otherwise should be stopped as it is unfair and not allowed at county or national level.
postscript: I think the term used is " vested interests " .
Penyffordd Wine Circle could be described as the following.
A group of mainly Penyffordd residents who meet monthly who have an interest in wine and food. Previous meetings have included talks by the Erddig Head Gardener, a local beekeeper, food and drink grown in various regions of the world. Recently Ludlow Food Festival was visited.
Penyffordd Wine Circle use the Penyffordd Institute and pay money annually for the Institute's upkeep.
Notes: Cllrs Tom Jones, Colin Bithell and Clive Weed are community cllrs and are also members of the Penyffordd Institute Committee.
Last year I wrote to the Penyffordd Institute Committee condemning Cllrs Jones and Bithell for recommending Penyffordd Wine Circle should not receive any further grant money.
postcript: I got an email back saying if Institute Committee members wanted to stick the boot in to a group that had used the Institute for 25 years it was ok and above board !
Lets hope this does not arise again and that sense and fair play will prevail.
My continued protest on speeding traffic, etc.
Grants are handed out by Penyffordd Community Council to local groups. This is part of national governments attempt to halt the decline in local social cohesiveness which by the way continues to slide down hill rapidly.
May I suggest the following.
1. Grants are handed out on an equal, transparent and fair basis.
2. If you wish to use alcohol as an excuse for blocking grants please consider doing this across the board. ie Red Lion groups and Pontblyddyn Cricket Club which are based at licensed premises.
3. The voting for one's own groups by cllrs be it religion, youth or otherwise should be stopped as it is unfair and not allowed at county or national level.
postscript: I think the term used is " vested interests " .
Penyffordd Wine Circle could be described as the following.
A group of mainly Penyffordd residents who meet monthly who have an interest in wine and food. Previous meetings have included talks by the Erddig Head Gardener, a local beekeeper, food and drink grown in various regions of the world. Recently Ludlow Food Festival was visited.
Penyffordd Wine Circle use the Penyffordd Institute and pay money annually for the Institute's upkeep.
Notes: Cllrs Tom Jones, Colin Bithell and Clive Weed are community cllrs and are also members of the Penyffordd Institute Committee.
Last year I wrote to the Penyffordd Institute Committee condemning Cllrs Jones and Bithell for recommending Penyffordd Wine Circle should not receive any further grant money.
postcript: I got an email back saying if Institute Committee members wanted to stick the boot in to a group that had used the Institute for 25 years it was ok and above board !
Lets hope this does not arise again and that sense and fair play will prevail.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Chester Rd flooding issues
This is part of the cause of Chester Rd flooding issues.
Photo taken for council reference purposes. re traffic calming and drains infrastructure.
There are three added extras to Chester Rd surface water
1. The above which I think is a BT grid on Penymynydd Rd
2. The council grid on the road next to it. Water comes out of it rather than the other way around.
3. Surface water off the Institute flows through gateway and onto Chester Rd.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Mrs Olwen Williams
passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Mrs Olwen Williams, devoted wife of John and
mother of six. A woman completely devoted to her family who asked nothing of
anybody and was always ready to help others. Born in Drury, one of eight
children of the family of the Wainwrights shop and news agents in Drury that was
started by her father.
Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.
Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Penyffordd Fibre Broadband Further
Someone knowledgeable in such matters has left the following comment.
" The Cabinet on Corwen Road provides FFTC service to the part of the village towards Vounog hill. The FFTC cabinet outside Penymynydd school provides FFTC service to the top portion of Penyffordd/Penymynydd. The centre of the village including all the oldest properties are served by the cabinet outside the Spar. BT has no plans to install FFTC here. Thus denying most of the businesses and Junior School fibre broadband."
The question is does the above comment accurately reflect the current situation. If so this needs to be challenged with BT.
" The Cabinet on Corwen Road provides FFTC service to the part of the village towards Vounog hill. The FFTC cabinet outside Penymynydd school provides FFTC service to the top portion of Penyffordd/Penymynydd. The centre of the village including all the oldest properties are served by the cabinet outside the Spar. BT has no plans to install FFTC here. Thus denying most of the businesses and Junior School fibre broadband."
The question is does the above comment accurately reflect the current situation. If so this needs to be challenged with BT.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Street Light Problems in Penymynydd
So says the notice in the Post Office window. It requires the utility company to spend some of their billions. The notice is unsigned, anonymous.
How about putting your name to stuff who ever you are.
I'll have 50p on it being Cllr David Williams.
How about putting your name to stuff who ever you are.
I'll have 50p on it being Cllr David Williams.
Friday, September 14, 2012
'No evidence' Padeswood cement plant caused cancer
in The Leader.
Bowel cancer increase only. Usually diet related.
Some Penyffordd cllrs and local politicians ( not necessarily of Penyffordd residence ) will not be pleased with this outcome.
A quote from Cllr Carolyn Thomas of Treuddyn. Everyone else silent.
Bowel cancer increase only. Usually diet related.
Some Penyffordd cllrs and local politicians ( not necessarily of Penyffordd residence ) will not be pleased with this outcome.
A quote from Cllr Carolyn Thomas of Treuddyn. Everyone else silent.
Gosafe presence on Chester Rd this morning
Many thanks. You would be surprised how many drivers just don't get it though.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Penyffordd Parish Plan
Before the elections I went on about Penyffordd Council not having a strategic village plan. That's a plan that goes beyond spending as little money as possible. This drew considerable comment so it must have hit a nerve or two.
I have before me " Guilden Sutton Parish Plan ". This is a grand affair. No expense spared. A 32 page, A4, cast coated, full colour booklet.
A steering committee was set up in 2006 of councillors and non councillors. It was setup to be separate from the community council.
The contents
1. The Introduction
2. Our Parish
3. Timeline
4. Overarching Aims of Parish Plan
5. Household Analysis
6. Communications in the Parish
7. Guilden Sutton as a community
8. The Parish Council
9. Parish Events
10. Transportation
11. Public Transport
12. Policing
13. Local Business
14. Environment
15. Planning
16. The Way Forward
Annex
Facilities Young People
Communications in the Parish
Parish Council Communication
Events : What residents would like to see more of
Traffic and transport
List of Actions
The above annex contains graphs of questionare's of people's views.
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This document is highly recommended to be read. Perhaps our councillors will consider asking Penyffordd residents what they wish for the future of Penyffordd.
This would involve ALL Penyffordd councillors working together for the good of the village.
Is it possible?
Link http://www.guildensutton.org.uk/
The above document is available to be borrowed, please ask.
I have before me " Guilden Sutton Parish Plan ". This is a grand affair. No expense spared. A 32 page, A4, cast coated, full colour booklet.
A steering committee was set up in 2006 of councillors and non councillors. It was setup to be separate from the community council.
The contents
1. The Introduction
2. Our Parish
3. Timeline
4. Overarching Aims of Parish Plan
5. Household Analysis
6. Communications in the Parish
7. Guilden Sutton as a community
8. The Parish Council
9. Parish Events
10. Transportation
11. Public Transport
12. Policing
13. Local Business
14. Environment
15. Planning
16. The Way Forward
Annex
Facilities Young People
Communications in the Parish
Parish Council Communication
Events : What residents would like to see more of
Traffic and transport
List of Actions
The above annex contains graphs of questionare's of people's views.
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This document is highly recommended to be read. Perhaps our councillors will consider asking Penyffordd residents what they wish for the future of Penyffordd.
This would involve ALL Penyffordd councillors working together for the good of the village.
Is it possible?
Link http://www.guildensutton.org.uk/
The above document is available to be borrowed, please ask.
Flintshire County Council approves Penyffordd bungalow bid
PLANS for a new dwelling in Penyffordd received a cautious thumbs-up from Flintshire planners last week.
Applicant Dave Evans submitted a proposal for a new four-bedroom, two-bathroom bungalow on land at the side of Talossamme, Abbotts Lane.
read the full story here Flintshire Chronicle
The Penyffordd Taliban
The other day I had a conversation with someone about
the proposed " bloody traffic calming ". Really it was a waste of time engaging in a conversation. This person also holds the view that traffic matters can be solved by stopping women from driving........
I suppose there will be some out there who will be hunting out this individual to tell that the Penyfford blogger has mentioned them on the Internet.
the proposed " bloody traffic calming ". Really it was a waste of time engaging in a conversation. This person also holds the view that traffic matters can be solved by stopping women from driving........
I suppose there will be some out there who will be hunting out this individual to tell that the Penyfford blogger has mentioned them on the Internet.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Welsh Education
So you do your examinations. They are marked, then the results published.
You would think the above is how education examination is carried out.
You would however be entirely wrong.
It would appear chicanery is carried out by those in charge. This devalues the hard work done by pupils in preparation for their exams.
The system stinks. Employers use exam results these days as a guideline only. They have developed their own metrics for dealing with the rigged education exam system.
Link http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/sep/11/exam-board-pressurised-by-ofqual
You would think the above is how education examination is carried out.
You would however be entirely wrong.
It would appear chicanery is carried out by those in charge. This devalues the hard work done by pupils in preparation for their exams.
The system stinks. Employers use exam results these days as a guideline only. They have developed their own metrics for dealing with the rigged education exam system.
Link http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/sep/11/exam-board-pressurised-by-ofqual
Monday, September 10, 2012
E S Jones' Showroom ( one of ) to become a pet store
Pups and Pets are moving from Hawarden to Dobshill
Link www.pupsandpets.co.uk
A sign of the times. A European wide slow down in car sales
Vauxhalls at Ellesmere Port are to halt production for one week
Link www.pupsandpets.co.uk
A sign of the times. A European wide slow down in car sales
Vauxhalls at Ellesmere Port are to halt production for one week
Saturday, September 08, 2012
Charity - Weekend comment
If you walk around the middle of a the likes of Chester you are likely to be confronted ( pressurised) to give to charity by paid sales people. I personally think it should be banned.
When I hear media going on about child poverty in UK I always question what they mean by poverty.
Below is an article by a doctor which lays out in a plain manner
the current state of "child poverty" and the charity industry.
Link The Telegraph
When I hear media going on about child poverty in UK I always question what they mean by poverty.
Below is an article by a doctor which lays out in a plain manner
the current state of "child poverty" and the charity industry.
Link The Telegraph
Tuesday, September 04, 2012
Roman 'eco-fort' plan for Penyffordd outskirts
FLINTSHIRE is tipped to become home to the world’s first reconstruction of a Roman eco-system.
Plans are progressing for a major tourist attraction at Fagl Lane Quarry in Hope.
Full story in The Leader
Here's a thought. Have you ever thought where the sand in Fagl Lane came from?
Further on this when I find the link.
Plans are progressing for a major tourist attraction at Fagl Lane Quarry in Hope.
Full story in The Leader
Here's a thought. Have you ever thought where the sand in Fagl Lane came from?
Further on this when I find the link.
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