A photographic exhibition of De Havilland, Hawker Siddeley and Airbus comes to Gladstones Library.
Link https://www.gladstoneslibrary.org/news/volume/airbus-comes-to-gladstones-library
Unofficial - A Personal View
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Best Fish and Chip Shops in North Wales
As voted by Daily Post Readers.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/national-chip-week-top-10-8689055?utm_content=buffere338e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Not on the list but worthy
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1918560-d3163485-Reviews-The_Galleon-Rhos_on_Sea_Conwy_County_North_Wales_Wales.html
and The Galleon, Conway, bottom of the High Street,
near the entrance to the sea front through the arch.
(shut out of season)
Not sure if the two are related.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/national-chip-week-top-10-8689055?utm_content=buffere338e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Not on the list but worthy
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1918560-d3163485-Reviews-The_Galleon-Rhos_on_Sea_Conwy_County_North_Wales_Wales.html
and The Galleon, Conway, bottom of the High Street,
near the entrance to the sea front through the arch.
(shut out of season)
Not sure if the two are related.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Speeding
A week last Sunday I went to Northampton. I haven't been down the M6 for some years. The traffic was awful around Birmingham. A sign to me that there are too may people living in this country. The traffic horrendous.
There are now overhead gantry affairs every quarter mile around Birmingham with a speeding camera sign on them.
You ignore the speed limit at these gantries at your peril. On the other side of the gantry are a row of cameras to sense your speed. I was amazed at the number of drivers who were ignoring the speed limit. I thought they must know something I did not know. ie cameras were switch off. Silly me!
It would appear the many drivers I saw breaking speed limits will have been booked. The Treasury must be raking in money by the million.
Speed Awareness Course companies must be doing very well indeed.
An article in the ST were branding them stealth cameras. I thought this a bit silly as the speed camera sign was two foot square and reflective white. They also had a list of the top speeds for various cameras. 135, 140mph, etc.
Doing 50mph through road works with no road work being done was purgatory.
There are now overhead gantry affairs every quarter mile around Birmingham with a speeding camera sign on them.
You ignore the speed limit at these gantries at your peril. On the other side of the gantry are a row of cameras to sense your speed. I was amazed at the number of drivers who were ignoring the speed limit. I thought they must know something I did not know. ie cameras were switch off. Silly me!
It would appear the many drivers I saw breaking speed limits will have been booked. The Treasury must be raking in money by the million.
Speed Awareness Course companies must be doing very well indeed.
An article in the ST were branding them stealth cameras. I thought this a bit silly as the speed camera sign was two foot square and reflective white. They also had a list of the top speeds for various cameras. 135, 140mph, etc.
Doing 50mph through road works with no road work being done was purgatory.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Penyffordd Lad aims for Parliament
Daily Post quote "Alasdair Ibbotson, of Penyffordd, is a politics student at Stirling University and is the youngest candidate on the ballot paper in Flintshire."
Full story here.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/penyffordd-student-hoping-elected-one-8676963
Some of Alasdair's aims hold water, some don't.
Some of Alasdair's aims hold water, some don't.
I thought the small series on Parliament currently happening on BBC2 interesting.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Wrexham Prison Survey
Glyndwr University are under taking a survey on the effects of the Wrexham Prison now being built.
Would have been nice for the WAG to carry out a survey before the decision to build the prison was made.
It was always a done deal. Democracy bypassed by Cardiff.
All those local Wrexham Borough Council members and local AM's, MP's who sat on their hands knowing this was going through should be voted against come the next elections in my view.
Make your views known.
The survey is anonymous excepting GCHQ having a look of course.
The survey in my opinion fair, you can even make comments to some sections.
It's a short survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wrexhamprison
Would have been nice for the WAG to carry out a survey before the decision to build the prison was made.
It was always a done deal. Democracy bypassed by Cardiff.
All those local Wrexham Borough Council members and local AM's, MP's who sat on their hands knowing this was going through should be voted against come the next elections in my view.
Make your views known.
The survey is anonymous excepting GCHQ having a look of course.
The survey in my opinion fair, you can even make comments to some sections.
It's a short survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/wrexhamprison
Friday, February 13, 2015
The Penyffordd photos of Mel Jones
30 years gone past
This is one of the photos put on the net by Mel Jones.
There are more below.
Sports - https://www.flickr.com/photos/90385000@N02/sets/72157632107228072/
Arthur Arnold is in the one above.
Below - Local buildings including pubs long gone
Plus local people inc a councillor
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90385000@N02/sets/72157632106979854/
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Houses for sale
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Work on Penyffordd Medical Centre has started.
Ah! you think where is it?
It's in Hope on the main road on the left opposite the Indian Restaurant.
You may ask why does Penyffordd not have a medical centre?
An interesting question.
Looks like we missed the boat on this one.
To be fair to our elected representatives current and past, Betsi Cadwallader seem to be a law unto themselves.
There's always the Penyffordd Pharmacy..................
Or Wrexham Maelor A&E out of hours..............if you are particularly ill.
I should point out to those new in the village that our surgeries are in Broughton, Buckley and Hope.
It's in Hope on the main road on the left opposite the Indian Restaurant.
You may ask why does Penyffordd not have a medical centre?
An interesting question.
Looks like we missed the boat on this one.
To be fair to our elected representatives current and past, Betsi Cadwallader seem to be a law unto themselves.
There's always the Penyffordd Pharmacy..................
Or Wrexham Maelor A&E out of hours..............if you are particularly ill.
I should point out to those new in the village that our surgeries are in Broughton, Buckley and Hope.
Monday, February 09, 2015
The Global Warming Con
I get a slight annoyance when global warming is stated as fact.
Below the excellent Christopher Booker explains the data fiddling.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/environment/globalwarming/11395516/The-fiddling-with-temperature-data-is-the-biggest-science-scandal-ever.html
If this interests you look here too
https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/temperature-adjustments-transform-arctic-climate-history/
Below the excellent Christopher Booker explains the data fiddling.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/earth/environment/globalwarming/11395516/The-fiddling-with-temperature-data-is-the-biggest-science-scandal-ever.html
If this interests you look here too
https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2015/02/04/temperature-adjustments-transform-arctic-climate-history/
Saturday, February 07, 2015
Pro active policing in Penyffordd
A letter pops through the door from PC Hazel Goss MBE who is a Crime Prevention Officer at County Hall, Mold.
Hazel tells me there is increased crime involving the theft of motorcycles throughout Flintshire and Wrexham.
My brother's son who lives in London parked his motorbike behind my car on a few occasions last week. We were perhaps being a little lazy and should have made sure the bike was in front of the car and not behind in view from the main road.
It was wheel locked and alarmed, perhaps this isn't enough to stop theft.
Many thanks NWP for the heads up.
Hazel tells me there is increased crime involving the theft of motorcycles throughout Flintshire and Wrexham.
My brother's son who lives in London parked his motorbike behind my car on a few occasions last week. We were perhaps being a little lazy and should have made sure the bike was in front of the car and not behind in view from the main road.
It was wheel locked and alarmed, perhaps this isn't enough to stop theft.
Many thanks NWP for the heads up.
Friday, February 06, 2015
Telecommunications 4G
According to a twitterer on Wrexham.com 4G is available in the Penyffordd area by EE.
We only use O2 for mobile as its the only one that works in our house. Having no mobile signal in the house a particular pain.
link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4G
We only use O2 for mobile as its the only one that works in our house. Having no mobile signal in the house a particular pain.
link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4G
Thursday, February 05, 2015
Recent House Sales
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Friday, January 30, 2015
Welsh Assembly Government mark Penyffordd schools as effective
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-schools-ranked-new-8548031
Scroll down page, put your postcode in.
You can toggle between primary and secondary education.
Some Flintshire school ratings surprising.
My old school, Sandycroft got Highly Effective..........
Scroll down page, put your postcode in.
You can toggle between primary and secondary education.
Some Flintshire school ratings surprising.
My old school, Sandycroft got Highly Effective..........
Follow the Beluga
If you go to http://planefinder.net/flight/BGA114F
You can follow the progress of one of the Belugas taking Airbus wings to France.
One supposes you can also follow the progress of relatives and friends returning to
the UK (free taxi rides R Yu) if you have their aircraft number.
As you can see from above this particular Beluga is BGA114F
You can follow the progress of one of the Belugas taking Airbus wings to France.
One supposes you can also follow the progress of relatives and friends returning to
the UK (free taxi rides R Yu) if you have their aircraft number.
As you can see from above this particular Beluga is BGA114F
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Tree blocking road
Between Penyffordd Station roundabout and Pontblyddyn A5104
Its blocking at our end
Source Daily Post
Its blocking at our end
Source Daily Post
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Parking News
Going after his second booking.
Someone has just been booked for parking on the pavement outside my house.
They won't be happy!
postscript. And someone further up the road towards the Millenium Clock.
It's like shooting fish in a barrel. I go through Hope regularly always one or two parked on the double yellows opposite the doctors.
Infinite revenue for the council.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Traffic News A483 Wrexham Chester
Apparently traffic was backed up all the way from Dobshill backwards to the Equestrian Centre past Hope this morning. This is an awful lot of traffic trying to avoid bedlam.
Source Wrexham.com forum
http://www.wrexham.com/forums/wrexham-surrounding-area-forum/1480-wrexham-chester-alternative-route.html
Source Wrexham.com forum
http://www.wrexham.com/forums/wrexham-surrounding-area-forum/1480-wrexham-chester-alternative-route.html
Ambulances - what sort of navigation do they use?
This afternoon there was an emergency in Chester Rd. The advance medic was on the scene. The ambulance was driving up and down Hawarden Rd....................
I use Google streets to find places I need to drive to. I usually do a dry run using my mouse.
One wonders what the ambulance service uses?
I use Google streets to find places I need to drive to. I usually do a dry run using my mouse.
One wonders what the ambulance service uses?
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Local History 1282
Click image to enlarge.
Taken from Wales by Owen M Edwards 1912
Page 184
Penyffordd didn't exist (IMHO)
Road Accident
I can hear the bobby chopper and police car sirens.
This below will explain it.
Two RTC's reported this afternoon, one on B5373 Gresford Road around Pentre Lane - & another on A550 by Penyffordd. Avoid areas if you can.
Daily Post update @ 15.47 pm
CRASH UPDATE: The smash on the A550 at Penyffordd in Flintshire looks serious and has involved a motorcyclist according to an eyewitness. The road is still closed in both directions. Emergency services are at the scene.
CRASH UPDATE: The A550 at Penyffordd is still closed after a serious crash between a motorbike and a car. No indication when road will reopen.
Walesonline
ROADS: The A550 in Penyffordd is closed in both directions because of an accident involving two vehicles between A5104 (Penyffordd Roundabout) and A5118 / A5104 (Penymynydd Roundabout). Police are currently at the scene. No estimates as to when the road is likely to reopen. Sensors suggest that traffic in the area is coping well.
This below will explain it.
Wrexham.com
16 mins ago
Two RTC's reported this afternoon, one on B5373 Gresford Road around Pentre Lane - & another on A550 by Penyffordd. Avoid areas if you can.
Daily Post update @ 15.47 pm
CRASH UPDATE: The smash on the A550 at Penyffordd in Flintshire looks serious and has involved a motorcyclist according to an eyewitness. The road is still closed in both directions. Emergency services are at the scene.
CRASH UPDATE: The A550 at Penyffordd is still closed after a serious crash between a motorbike and a car. No indication when road will reopen.
Walesonline
ROADS: The A550 in Penyffordd is closed in both directions because of an accident involving two vehicles between A5104 (Penyffordd Roundabout) and A5118 / A5104 (Penymynydd Roundabout). Police are currently at the scene. No estimates as to when the road is likely to reopen. Sensors suggest that traffic in the area is coping well.
Friday, January 23, 2015
End of a 700 year pub?
There are plans to knock down the Golden Groves.
A sign of the times.
Used to get lost looking for it..............
http://www.wrexham.com/forums/wrexham-surrounding-area-forum/1471-golden-groves-rossett.html
http://www.wrexham.com/news/demolition-of-13th-century-golden-groves-pub-in-rossett-proposed-51829.html
A sign of the times.
Used to get lost looking for it..............
http://www.wrexham.com/forums/wrexham-surrounding-area-forum/1471-golden-groves-rossett.html
http://www.wrexham.com/news/demolition-of-13th-century-golden-groves-pub-in-rossett-proposed-51829.html
Morning Traffic
A55 Broughton to Chester crawling 8.45 am both lanes
A55 back of Chester to Wrexham turnoff murder
A483 Wrexham Chester will be bad, bad, bad.
I have three trips today on A55 around Chester
I may be coming back via Farndon or perhaps through The Duke's estate......
A55 back of Chester to Wrexham turnoff murder
A483 Wrexham Chester will be bad, bad, bad.
I have three trips today on A55 around Chester
I may be coming back via Farndon or perhaps through The Duke's estate......
Beluga
Look inside that familiar aircraft that daily flies around Penyffordd.
Link: http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/look-see-inside-airbus-beluga-8496882
Link: http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/look-see-inside-airbus-beluga-8496882
Thursday, January 22, 2015
A483 Chester Wrexham Bypass Chester End
Two hour queues this morning. Maybe the same tomoz.
http://www.wrexham.com/news/traffic-chaos-a483-continues-motorist-misery-51807.html
http://www.wrexham.com/news/traffic-chaos-a483-continues-motorist-misery-51807.html
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Snow
According to my Met Office page it is going to snow from now until the day after tomorrow. I hope it is not going to stick. Lets hope the forecast is wrong.
postscript: letters handed out to children's parents advising about snow conditions and school. The BBC saying its currently snowing in Penyffordd. The Met Office saying its going to snow on and off for 36 hours.
Still no snow.....................
postscript: letters handed out to children's parents advising about snow conditions and school. The BBC saying its currently snowing in Penyffordd. The Met Office saying its going to snow on and off for 36 hours.
Still no snow.....................
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Further Driver Issues
* The A5104 in Flintshire is partially blocked after two accidents between Pontblyddyn and Penyffordd Roundabout, Penyffordd.
reported Daily Post.
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The roads were bad this morning. Still plenty of drivers around who think they are immortal and accidents happen to other people.
They ( the roads) are also going to be bad tomorrow morning for work according to The Daily Post..
reported Daily Post.
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The roads were bad this morning. Still plenty of drivers around who think they are immortal and accidents happen to other people.
They ( the roads) are also going to be bad tomorrow morning for work according to The Daily Post..
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Driving issues hit train service
TRAINS: A replacement bus service is running on Arriva Trains Wales between Wrexham Central and Bidston due to road vehicle hitting a bridge at Penyffordd.
Source: the Daily Post recorded 1.52 pm
Source: the Daily Post recorded 1.52 pm
Friday, January 09, 2015
Local Property News
Sales recently added within 500m of CH4 0LSEdit location 2 Lilac Drive £206,000 Penyffordd, CH4 0GF 16th October 2014 Sales recently added within 500m of CH4 0LJEdit location 1 Ffordd Las £95,000 Penyffordd, CH4 0LZ 14th October 2014 Sales recently added within 500m of CH4 0HPEdit location 11 Alyn Drive £141,500 Penyffordd, CH4 0HP 24th October 2014 Rhos Farm Rhos Road £355,000 Penyffordd, CH4 0JR 1st July 2013 You can search all these sales totally free of charge by going toOurProperty.co.uk. | |
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Tuesday, January 06, 2015
Parking in restricted areas
When Flintshire CC first took over policing of parking last year there was an initial flurry of fines for parking on yellow's in Penyffordd. Just to remind, traffic policing is still active. One old lady opposite Hope doctors was seen clutching a parking ticket. They are taking no prisoners.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
A Happy New Year to All
What does 2015 hold?
Wrexham Borough Council to amalgamate with Flintshire County Council?
Will Penyffordd Community Council Website be run in a proper manner?
Will younger people come forward to help run things Penyffordd?
Wrexham Borough Council to amalgamate with Flintshire County Council?
Will Penyffordd Community Council Website be run in a proper manner?
Will younger people come forward to help run things Penyffordd?
Friday, December 26, 2014
Hanson Cement Alleged Fallout
A Happy Xmas to all.
This week the windscreen of my car on at least two morning maybe three has shown a deposit that does not remove when windscreen washers and wipers are applied.
This is a classic sign of fallout from Hanson Cement.
As is the deposit appearing magically overnight.
Someone in the Post Office told me that certain parts of the village have received letters from Hanson Cement recently offering a free cleaning of their vehicles.
Why only parts of the village? My house was in the main zone for fall out when the previous plant was running.
I'm not looking for a free valete I just want my car to be free of cement fallout.
The new plant works well most of the time. What's the issue here?
Pushing the limits of the filtering system?
Production over environment?
Maintenance work not carried out?
Any further instances will result in an official complaint to Hanson Cement with copies to Penyffordd Community Council, Flintshire County Council and Natural Resources Wales.
This week the windscreen of my car on at least two morning maybe three has shown a deposit that does not remove when windscreen washers and wipers are applied.
This is a classic sign of fallout from Hanson Cement.
As is the deposit appearing magically overnight.
Someone in the Post Office told me that certain parts of the village have received letters from Hanson Cement recently offering a free cleaning of their vehicles.
Why only parts of the village? My house was in the main zone for fall out when the previous plant was running.
I'm not looking for a free valete I just want my car to be free of cement fallout.
The new plant works well most of the time. What's the issue here?
Pushing the limits of the filtering system?
Production over environment?
Maintenance work not carried out?
Any further instances will result in an official complaint to Hanson Cement with copies to Penyffordd Community Council, Flintshire County Council and Natural Resources Wales.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Upcoming Events
Wrestling returns to Penyffordd British Legion.
It's £50 for New Years Eve at The Millstone
Car park was packed at 3ish this afternoon
It's £50 for New Years Eve at The Millstone
Car park was packed at 3ish this afternoon
Monday, December 08, 2014
The Weather
Horseshoe Pass closed till after lunch and loads of idiots on the A55. This snow stuff makes roads slippy apparently..................
The wintery weather caused the accidents not the idiots in the cars.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-snow-hail-storms-cause-8244314
The wintery weather caused the accidents not the idiots in the cars.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/a55-snow-hail-storms-cause-8244314
Penyffordd Pedestrian Improvements
Modifications to further slow traffic in the middle of the village. I salute those with vision. We do not have to be a fast short cut, we have a bypass.
postscript: This will upset those who come flying around the bend over the no go area.
Further postscript: How about compulsory 20 mph zones outside the Post Office and Spar?
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
It may be a bit cold but
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-30311816
In my opinion a load of tosh
Still it keeps a lot of people in very well paid jobs.
Wish I didn't have to help pay for them.
In my opinion a load of tosh
Still it keeps a lot of people in very well paid jobs.
Wish I didn't have to help pay for them.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Former Penyffordd Headmaster collects MBE
I of course mean where most over 11's go to school.
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/141263/former-head-collects-mbe-at-the-palace.aspx
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/141263/former-head-collects-mbe-at-the-palace.aspx
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Wrong Timing
So they want to pay Welsh AM's an extra 10 grand a year. This is at a time of zero hour contracts, employment migrating from full time to part time, declining job security, serious cuts to local services, poor NHS service, etc
They're taking the P aren't they.
They're taking the P aren't they.
Hanson Cement's Economic Barometer
I use the sign of emissions (mostly water vapour) from Hanson Cement as an indicator of national economic activity.
Haven't seen too many emissions lately or for that matter years but it appears the outlook may be getting better.
link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/flintshire-cement-plant-doubles-staff-8172017
One hopes the increased grinding capacity will be quiet...............
Haven't seen too many emissions lately or for that matter years but it appears the outlook may be getting better.
link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/flintshire-cement-plant-doubles-staff-8172017
One hopes the increased grinding capacity will be quiet...............
New Powers for Flintshire County Council
Another article on deeside.com..................
http://www.deeside.com/all-news/new-powers-flintshire-county-councils-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-come-force/
If the powers are used well, a power for the good. One presumes NWP will be helping!
http://www.deeside.com/all-news/new-powers-flintshire-county-councils-tackle-anti-social-behaviour-come-force/
If the powers are used well, a power for the good. One presumes NWP will be helping!
The decline of local newspapers, the way it is.
A good article on Deeside.com on the relationship between local government and local newspapers.
Also there are large losses in national newspapers such as The Guardian which loses about £50 million a year at present.
http://www.deeside.com/all-news/leighton-andrews-latest-review-local-authority-spending-signal-end-many-printed-newspapers-wales/
Also there are large losses in national newspapers such as The Guardian which loses about £50 million a year at present.
http://www.deeside.com/all-news/leighton-andrews-latest-review-local-authority-spending-signal-end-many-printed-newspapers-wales/
Monday, November 24, 2014
Lorry hits bridge - trains cancelled
Is it not time to have an active warning system for lorries over a certain height?
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/hours-disruption-train-services-wrexham-8164740
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/hours-disruption-train-services-wrexham-8164740
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Millstone Developments
I believe they open next Friday 28th of November.
You can see the new wall paper here
https://www.facebook.com/Millstone.Penyffordd
Menu here
http://www.millstonepenyffordd.co.uk/
You can see the new wall paper here
https://www.facebook.com/Millstone.Penyffordd
Menu here
http://www.millstonepenyffordd.co.uk/
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Llywelyn ap Gruffydd
A letter in the Flintshire Chronicle.
Seems our government don't want to encourage too much nationalism.
link: http://www.gurfal.com
Websites a bit short of stuff ie. a few images as I write.
Dog Poo Dodge
I took a parcel to the Spar this morning. It was £5 (edit £7) cheaper to send than Royal Mail (over 2kg). You sign up with Click Plus online, pay, print off a sticker for the parcel then drop it off.
Between the Millenium Clock and the Spar which is less than 200yds there are 4 lots of dog mess that has been trodden along the path.
So its eyes down rather than straight ahead.
Rather impossible to miss in the dark...................
Between the Millenium Clock and the Spar which is less than 200yds there are 4 lots of dog mess that has been trodden along the path.
So its eyes down rather than straight ahead.
Rather impossible to miss in the dark...................
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Accidents galore
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/140847/motorcyclist-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-near-buckley.aspx
Cyclist killed last week near St Asaph
Cyclist seriously injured near Rhostyllen this morning
http://www.wrexham.com/news/male-left-injuries-rhostyllen-rtc-49809.html
4 cars involved last night at Broughton
Dobshill biker injured last night.
Accident this morning at Post House roundabout, two cars.
Had an idiot biker behind me trying to kill himself and other people between Penyffordd and Pontblyddyn this morning.
Nothing is done about it.
No road policing and nobody cares except those affected.
Cyclist killed last week near St Asaph
Cyclist seriously injured near Rhostyllen this morning
http://www.wrexham.com/news/male-left-injuries-rhostyllen-rtc-49809.html
4 cars involved last night at Broughton
Dobshill biker injured last night.
Accident this morning at Post House roundabout, two cars.
Had an idiot biker behind me trying to kill himself and other people between Penyffordd and Pontblyddyn this morning.
Nothing is done about it.
No road policing and nobody cares except those affected.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Accident
ACCIDENT: There's also been a collision between a car and motorcyclist on the A550 near the A549 Dobshill Roundabout, no word on an any injuries as of yet.
Daily Post 6.16 pm
Daily Post 6.16 pm
Friday, November 14, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Calls for action with regards N Wales road deaths
Time for North Wales politicians to stop hiding behind the sofa.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/shock-figures-reveal-death-north-8093402
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/shock-figures-reveal-death-north-8093402
British Legion concerns
“Many RBL branches are hanging by a thread,” said Mr Parry, chairman of Penyffordd RBL. “The age of the RBL is coming to an end in Flintshire and around the country.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Sunday, November 09, 2014
Remembrance Sunday
Penyffordd remembered those that fell today with the annual march. The weather has been kind this year.
An alternative view of the great wars is put forward below. In the comments section it is stated that WW1 didn't need to happen, that a million people volunteered to go to war in this country.
link http://hat4uk.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/an-alternative-view-lest-we-forget-on-remembrance-sunday/
An alternative view of the great wars is put forward below. In the comments section it is stated that WW1 didn't need to happen, that a million people volunteered to go to war in this country.
link http://hat4uk.wordpress.com/2014/11/09/an-alternative-view-lest-we-forget-on-remembrance-sunday/
Saturday, November 08, 2014
Bonfire Night for Penyffordd
All the good people of the village are building the bonfire. Weather forecast not bad. Showing chance of rain at 6, but its only a chance.
postscript. It's 4.30 pm, volunteers are still at it loading the bonfire. So that's nearly 8 hours and counting. Damping down after the bonfire will require effort past 8 this evening.
postscript. It's 4.30 pm, volunteers are still at it loading the bonfire. So that's nearly 8 hours and counting. Damping down after the bonfire will require effort past 8 this evening.
Monday, November 03, 2014
Millstone Update
https://www.facebook.com/Millstone.Penyffordd?ref=ts&fref=ts
Pool table is going............
Pub surrounds are being modified.
Pool table is going............
Pub surrounds are being modified.
Local Government issues - Mergers
County reorganisation.
“They have gone quiet. Some of them need to stop hiding and grow a backbone.”
“They have gone quiet. Some of them need to stop hiding and grow a backbone.”
Leader of Wrexham Borough Council.
Full story here. Comments worth a read too
Sunday, November 02, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Housing Survey introduced by Cllr David Williams and my thoughts
Apols for the wonkiness of the scan. This is Hewlett Packard's attempt at intelligent automatic cropping.
If you have an opinion on this place it in comments or write to David on dwillderw@yahoo.co.uk
I agree with David on this issue.
Can I expect to get pensioner accomodation?..................................................lol
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My thoughts are do we wish to become a Broughton, or a Buckley?
I think the village is large enough, there is no need for us to become part of an urban sprawl from Saltney to Mold.
It's time to discourage population expansion. More people equals more trouble. Time to pay people not to breed. Time to stop payments for breeding.
Time to control immigration.
Time for our government to start governing.
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The survey is here. A Wrexham B.C. and Flintshire County Council initiative
https://www.keysurvey.co.uk/votingmodule/s180/f/693110/78c6/
I've tried filling in the form online but I've fell at the first fence. I'm a bit short of an ID number.
Apparently you can fill the form in by just putting in your Post Code, no need for an ID number..............................
"This is the on-line version of the 2014 Wrexham Council and Flintshire Council Local Housing Survey. Please work your way through the survey and select the answers that apply to you or to members of your household. Your answers are STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL and are protected under the 1998 Data Protection Act which places very stringent conditions on the use of the data. We appreciate that some questions are sensitive but it is not possible for the Council to link responses to individual addresses. Research is being undertaken by arc4 Ltd on behalf of the two Councils. Please type in the ID number printed on the front sheet of your questionnaire (this appears as a number with up to 5 digits (WHOLE NUMBERS) and allows us to match responses to neighbourhood only). Alternatively please insert your full Postcode (e.g. LA11 1AY Capitals and middle space). Thank you."
The form appears to be for those near retirement age. There are over 40 questions mainly click answers. Hopefully not looking for help in the next 10 years myself lol..........................
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Parking at the Maelor
I notice someone on Wrexham.com mentions the difficulty of parking. I noticed this on Tuesday. You should allow extra time to find a spot. It's like Fred Carno's Circus at the moment.
Ellis the gamekeeper has passed away yesterday
For many years gamekeeper to Sir William Gladstone on his Hawarden estate. For years I tried to avoid Ellis on the Hawarden estate. This was in the restricted areas.
In June he was in the bed opposite me in the Evington ward at the Maelor. As one of the walking wounded I used to go and talk to him. Ellis in fact beat me to the door being discharged two days before myself.
Ellis had a keen interest in cockerels which he used to breed. One visitor to the ward came with the express purpose of persuading Ellis to sell him two cockerels.
A gentleman who will be sorely missed.
keywords: Peter Davies
In June he was in the bed opposite me in the Evington ward at the Maelor. As one of the walking wounded I used to go and talk to him. Ellis in fact beat me to the door being discharged two days before myself.
Ellis had a keen interest in cockerels which he used to breed. One visitor to the ward came with the express purpose of persuading Ellis to sell him two cockerels.
A gentleman who will be sorely missed.
keywords: Peter Davies
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Monday, October 13, 2014
Penyffordd girl lops off locks for sick children
Brave Holly Crotty, 10, of Penyffordd overcame her fear of the hairdresser’s scissors and donated part of her blonde hair to the Little Princess Trust.
Link http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/139357/penyffordd-girl-lops-off-locks-for-sick-children.aspx
Link http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/139357/penyffordd-girl-lops-off-locks-for-sick-children.aspx
Friday, October 10, 2014
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Tuesday, October 07, 2014
Plas Teg
Whilst we're out travelling you may wish to look through Plas Teg house.
Penyffordd Wine Circle visited it a few years ago. You need a warm coat if you go..............
Here's a good photographic record that you can click through
http://www.blurb.co.uk/books/1610793-plas-teg
Penyffordd Wine Circle visited it a few years ago. You need a warm coat if you go..............
Here's a good photographic record that you can click through
http://www.blurb.co.uk/books/1610793-plas-teg
To Llangollen
This is Horseshoe Falls on the River Dee. The falls supply water for the Llangollen Canal. The falls can be reached by walking past the Chain Bridge Hotel.
Link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llangollen_Canal
Monday, October 06, 2014
Thursday, October 02, 2014
Recent Property Sales
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Wednesday, October 01, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
The Millstone Penyffordd
Rumour has it that the company that owns
The Glasfryn Mold,
Pant yr Ochain Borras,
The Architect Chester,
The Grosvenor Aldford
Old Harkers Chester
etc
have taken over the Millstone Penyffordd.
Challenging times for others.
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/harkers/
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/grosvenorarms/
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/glasfryn/
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/architect/
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/pantyrochain/
The Glasfryn Mold,
Pant yr Ochain Borras,
The Architect Chester,
The Grosvenor Aldford
Old Harkers Chester
etc
have taken over the Millstone Penyffordd.
Challenging times for others.
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/harkers/
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/grosvenorarms/
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/glasfryn/
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/architect/
http://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/pantyrochain/
Monday, September 22, 2014
Saturday, September 20, 2014
More Noisy Aircraft at 2.30pm Today
Aircraft that helped defend this country during WW2 will be doing a flyover at Broughton airfield today.
A Spitfire, Lancaster and Hurricane will be buzzing around on route to Southport.
Perhaps even over Penyffordd.
http://www.deeside.com/news/battle-britain-memorial-flight-due-hawarden-saturday-14th-september-1436/
A Spitfire, Lancaster and Hurricane will be buzzing around on route to Southport.
Perhaps even over Penyffordd.
http://www.deeside.com/news/battle-britain-memorial-flight-due-hawarden-saturday-14th-september-1436/
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Hanson Cement Open Day 2014
on 27th September between 10am and 5 pm.
All are welcome.
keyword: Padeswood
All are welcome.
keyword: Padeswood
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Road Closures
ROAD CLOSED: And drivers in Penyffordd in Flintshire should know that West View is closed due to sewer works around Alyn Drive until this Friday, September 12.
According to The Daily Post
Monday, September 08, 2014
Dust Watch
I have a film of dust on my car today. So does Lisa.
Is it ?
1. From the Sahara
2. Off the roads
3. From the local cement works.
Is it ?
1. From the Sahara
2. Off the roads
3. From the local cement works.
Thursday, September 04, 2014
Silly Mobile Phones
For my sins I run a Nokia Lumia 625.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_Lumia_series
Nice big text no messing around. It runs the Windows phone operating system
Today it died after 8 months.
Tried to recharge but no good, it tries then stops.
So its back to the shop tomorrow. Not keen on paying out.
I try Google for answers.
One suggestion says plug in charger then hold phone between hands to warm battery up.
You think they're joking.
Anyway it works, phone is on 9% and charging
Bottom line is phone gets so low it doesn't know what anything is.
Warming battery up increases power in battery slightly.
I have a meter on the front that said 91% charged before it died. This app seems to be malfunctioning after Microsoft's recent upgraded.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_Lumia_series
Nice big text no messing around. It runs the Windows phone operating system
Today it died after 8 months.
Tried to recharge but no good, it tries then stops.
So its back to the shop tomorrow. Not keen on paying out.
I try Google for answers.
One suggestion says plug in charger then hold phone between hands to warm battery up.
You think they're joking.
Anyway it works, phone is on 9% and charging
Bottom line is phone gets so low it doesn't know what anything is.
Warming battery up increases power in battery slightly.
I have a meter on the front that said 91% charged before it died. This app seems to be malfunctioning after Microsoft's recent upgraded.
The Noisy Jet Fighter
overhead this afternoon was a Eurofighter Typhoon, so I am told.
link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurofighter_Typhoon
Tuesday, September 02, 2014
Penyffordd Lad signs for a Million
20-year-old Lawrence, who hails from Penyffordd, was signed late on Monday night by the Foxes from Manchester United for a fee in the region of £1 million.
Full story here.
Penymynydd Rd speeding
Is also on the September Council agenda. Councillors should spend a little time watching speeding on Chester Rd where the red speed bump is situated (part of the major route to school)
Some do 30mph plus. They are a danger to children and lolly pop.
Perhaps a bump upgrade or compulsory 20mph
There are those that will be horrified (cul de sac residents) but cllrs have a duty to protect residents and children from the idjuts.
My view remains the same. The village should not be a fast short cut. We have a bypass.
Those of us on main roads should enjoy similar environmental conditions to those on side roads.
Some do 30mph plus. They are a danger to children and lolly pop.
Perhaps a bump upgrade or compulsory 20mph
There are those that will be horrified (cul de sac residents) but cllrs have a duty to protect residents and children from the idjuts.
My view remains the same. The village should not be a fast short cut. We have a bypass.
Those of us on main roads should enjoy similar environmental conditions to those on side roads.
The Millenium Clock Garden is a dog's breakfast
and has been for some time. My garden is too but the rate payers aren't paying for it.
A step in the right direction for Penyffordd Community Council
Today I spy September council agenda fully laid out on the council board. Well done Sarah !
I also see an item to discuss putting councillor contact details on their website.
Emails would be very nice councillors especially since nearly all of you have one!
http://www.penyfforddareacc.com/
Perhaps we can have council agenda and meeting minutes all in one place councillors?
Perhaps we can get rid of the awful fir trees
Can I have the wood?
postscript: A further thought councillors. Should Cllr David Williams be allowed to put personal views on the official council website.
I think not as it makes you all look rather silly and is completely unrepresentative of council views.
I also see an item to discuss putting councillor contact details on their website.
Emails would be very nice councillors especially since nearly all of you have one!
http://www.penyfforddareacc.com/
Perhaps we can have council agenda and meeting minutes all in one place councillors?
Perhaps we can get rid of the awful fir trees
Can I have the wood?
postscript: A further thought councillors. Should Cllr David Williams be allowed to put personal views on the official council website.
I think not as it makes you all look rather silly and is completely unrepresentative of council views.
To The Maelor
You would be surprised who you bump into from Penyffordd. Every time I go I add someone to the list. Today I see three people from Penyffordd.
A quick talk with Cllr Colin Bithell who is having some remedial surgery done. Good news for me, one more visit in three months time to give me the all clear.
Good news hopefully for Colin too.
A quick talk with Cllr Colin Bithell who is having some remedial surgery done. Good news for me, one more visit in three months time to give me the all clear.
Good news hopefully for Colin too.
Back to school today?
Some will be starting school, changing schools today. Can you remember your first day in primary school or secondary school?
My first school was Sandycroft PC. It was three quarters of a mile away in Mancot. I was presented at the school on the first morning when I was 4 years of age.
After that I had to find my own way there.
Secondary school was an unwanted change of routine. Pupils wanting to be top of the class in a bullying sort of way. Then another change when we became Comprehensive joining with a grammer school. More unwanted change.
Shortly many will be on the university trail. I find some of the subjects taken to be of little use.
We need inventors, engineers, scientists, educators, designers, entrepreneurs, people who inspire, people who will employ.
Rewards for putting your house on the line to start succesful companies
Many are pressured to go to uni who shouldn't be there.
A 50k loan to repay at the end ridiculous. (edit I read of various amounts else where)
postscript: school hasn't started, perhaps next week.....................................
My first school was Sandycroft PC. It was three quarters of a mile away in Mancot. I was presented at the school on the first morning when I was 4 years of age.
After that I had to find my own way there.
Secondary school was an unwanted change of routine. Pupils wanting to be top of the class in a bullying sort of way. Then another change when we became Comprehensive joining with a grammer school. More unwanted change.
Shortly many will be on the university trail. I find some of the subjects taken to be of little use.
We need inventors, engineers, scientists, educators, designers, entrepreneurs, people who inspire, people who will employ.
Rewards for putting your house on the line to start succesful companies
Many are pressured to go to uni who shouldn't be there.
A 50k loan to repay at the end ridiculous. (edit I read of various amounts else where)
postscript: school hasn't started, perhaps next week.....................................
Monday, September 01, 2014
Property Revaluation
May have to re evaluate the value of my property
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-32087124.html#backListLink=/property-for-sale/find.html?locationIdentifier%3DPOSTCODE%255E1032248%26insId%3D1%26radius%3D0.25
Current Value site, alter to suit.
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/home-values/cheshire/penyffordd/penymynydd-road/belle-vue-terrace/ch4-0ls/?q=ch4%200ls&results_sort=newest_listings&search_source=home
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-32087124.html#backListLink=/property-for-sale/find.html?locationIdentifier%3DPOSTCODE%255E1032248%26insId%3D1%26radius%3D0.25
Current Value site, alter to suit.
http://www.zoopla.co.uk/home-values/cheshire/penyffordd/penymynydd-road/belle-vue-terrace/ch4-0ls/?q=ch4%200ls&results_sort=newest_listings&search_source=home
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