Cutting the hedge of the Millstone playing fields.
Well done David.
Unofficial - A Personal View
Thursday, August 11, 2016
The Spar - New Post Office
My wife Lisa has been passed the Spar this morning at 6.55 am with the dog. There were 5 people standing in a queue waiting for it to open.
Theoretically the new post office opens in the Spar tomorrow. There will have been 2 days without a post office in the village. I'll be turning up with about 10 packages.
Perhaps best to leave it an hour or two.
The opening hours of the Spar are very attractive, it will be interesting to see what hours the post office side will have.
Normally we would take parcels over the road, let Karen and Kath process parcels then give us a bill. Mary got a percentage for the process.
We have now signed up with the Post Office online. We have to do our own processing, printing stamp labels after determining correct postage with our letter box templates.
Then we just hand them over to Spar staff I think.............
No one needs to do as us. It just stops me being there with a queue behind me for 15 minutes.
Perhaps we can get discounts out of the Post Office.....
Theoretically the new post office opens in the Spar tomorrow. There will have been 2 days without a post office in the village. I'll be turning up with about 10 packages.
Perhaps best to leave it an hour or two.
The opening hours of the Spar are very attractive, it will be interesting to see what hours the post office side will have.
Normally we would take parcels over the road, let Karen and Kath process parcels then give us a bill. Mary got a percentage for the process.
We have now signed up with the Post Office online. We have to do our own processing, printing stamp labels after determining correct postage with our letter box templates.
Then we just hand them over to Spar staff I think.............
No one needs to do as us. It just stops me being there with a queue behind me for 15 minutes.
Perhaps we can get discounts out of the Post Office.....
Door Knockers
A commenter writes at 1.50 am................
Completely unrelated to the post but worth mentioning on your blog.
Today we had some 'nottingham knockers' down our street (millstone area of penyffordd), knocking on doors and selling household wares. 3 young lads, claiming to be ex offenders on a rehabilitation program. No doubt a scam, and could be more sinister - casing out streets / houses. Can you make everyone aware please and to call 101 to report this if they experience the same thing. Better to be safe than sorry, we don't want cold callers frequenting the area.
Completely unrelated to the post but worth mentioning on your blog.
Today we had some 'nottingham knockers' down our street (millstone area of penyffordd), knocking on doors and selling household wares. 3 young lads, claiming to be ex offenders on a rehabilitation program. No doubt a scam, and could be more sinister - casing out streets / houses. Can you make everyone aware please and to call 101 to report this if they experience the same thing. Better to be safe than sorry, we don't want cold callers frequenting the area.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Tuesday, August 09, 2016
Penyffordd Village Post Office closes
Today was the last day for our Post Office in Chester Rd.
Many thanks to Karen and Kath for the excellent service with a smile they provided.
The Post Office is moving to The Spar on Hawarden Rd.
Most probably opening this Friday.
Karen and Kath are not part of the move.
Not sure our senior villagers will like the change.
Some of our older villagers need help when getting money on their money cards.
One old chap who came in the Post Office would be asked for his pin numbers and he would shout it out at the top of his voice.............................
Today I had to park in Crossways to use The Spar that's without the new post office traffic.
Looks like it will be Fred Carno's circus outside The Spar in future.
Many thanks to Karen and Kath for the excellent service with a smile they provided.
The Post Office is moving to The Spar on Hawarden Rd.
Most probably opening this Friday.
Karen and Kath are not part of the move.
Not sure our senior villagers will like the change.
Some of our older villagers need help when getting money on their money cards.
One old chap who came in the Post Office would be asked for his pin numbers and he would shout it out at the top of his voice.............................
Today I had to park in Crossways to use The Spar that's without the new post office traffic.
Looks like it will be Fred Carno's circus outside The Spar in future.
Saturday, August 06, 2016
The Millstone is heaving
The former bowling green now a grass space with benches full up. I fear they will run out of beer.............
Friday, August 05, 2016
How many Penyffordd Cllrs will be writing to Flintshire County Council Planning members over the Redrow 192 houses?
An interesting question.
I mean individual councillors not the council as a group.
Cllr Cindy Hinds is on the Planning committee so Cindy can petition planning members in person.
Is it bad form for community councillors to write to county councillors ( FCC planning members)?
Or will it be Penyffordd Community Council letter agreed mid September sent to Flintshire planners, job done?
I intend to raise this matter on the Penyffordd against Redrow Facebook forum.
I mean individual councillors not the council as a group.
Cllr Cindy Hinds is on the Planning committee so Cindy can petition planning members in person.
Is it bad form for community councillors to write to county councillors ( FCC planning members)?
Or will it be Penyffordd Community Council letter agreed mid September sent to Flintshire planners, job done?
I intend to raise this matter on the Penyffordd against Redrow Facebook forum.
Thursday, August 04, 2016
Alan Wight stands up for Penyffordd / Penymynydd Community
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/165043/community-faces-threat-from-planning-void-in-flintshire.aspx
Cllr Bernie Attridge's comments to the point and of value.
Most Welsh Authorities in the same boat.
Flintshire County Councillors on the planning committee need to be written to, there are 21 in all.
Their contact details are below. I'm thinking of writing to them all on each different point relevant to me. One of the main points of the recent protest meeting is that committee members need to be bombarded with quality objects.
http://cyfarfodyddpwyllgor.siryfflint.gov.uk/mgCommitteeMailingList.aspx?ID=149&LLL=undefined
Here are the relevant arguments against development ( copied from Facebook Penyffordd against Redrow Group)
Cllr Bernie Attridge's comments to the point and of value.
Most Welsh Authorities in the same boat.
Flintshire County Councillors on the planning committee need to be written to, there are 21 in all.
Their contact details are below. I'm thinking of writing to them all on each different point relevant to me. One of the main points of the recent protest meeting is that committee members need to be bombarded with quality objects.
http://cyfarfodyddpwyllgor.siryfflint.gov.uk/mgCommitteeMailingList.aspx?ID=149&LLL=undefined
Here are the relevant arguments against development ( copied from Facebook Penyffordd against Redrow Group)
If you are objecting, your objection needs to be personal to you and relate to a planning regulation - how will the development affect you personally. These are the most important examples -
2000-2015 UDP (Chapter 11 – Housing (11.17)) ‘The approach to housing should also give consideration to the need to avoid OVER DEVELOPMENT in villages, and to protect against provision for DISPLACED HOUSING FROM CHESHIRE, ESPECIALLY IN BORDER AREAS AROUND CHESTER. IN THE PAST SUCH DEMAND HAS LED TO EXCESSIVE GROWTH IN SOME VILLAGES WHICH CANNOT BE SUSTAINED.’
2000-2015 UDP Chapter 11- Housing (11.16)
‘‘The plan therefore seeks to provide primarily for LOCAL NEED, and a reasonable amount of IN-MIGRATION. The issue of house price increases and social exclusion are to be addressed through a FIRM APPROACH to securing affordable housing."
‘‘The plan therefore seeks to provide primarily for LOCAL NEED, and a reasonable amount of IN-MIGRATION. The issue of house price increases and social exclusion are to be addressed through a FIRM APPROACH to securing affordable housing."
2000-2015 UDP Chapter 11 – Housing (11.7) ‘requires local authorities to apply a search sequence in identifying sites to be allocated for housing in the UDP. This means that previously developed land or under used buildings, including surplus employment land, should be allocated for housing BEFORE new greenfield sites.’
2000-2015 UDP Chapter 11 – Housing (11.48) ‘In Category B settlements...Justification in terms of meeting housing need would include both local housing need and/or an explanation OF WHY THE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS TO TAKE PLACE IN A CATEGORY-B RATHER THAN A CATEGORY-A SETTLEMENT.’
2000-2015 UDP Chapter 11 – Housing (11.74) ‘To meet identified housing needs the North East Wales Market Housing Assessment (NEWHMA) study recommends that 38% OF ALL NEW HOUSING BUILT IN FLINTSHIRE BE DEDICATED AFFORDABLE HOMES, AND THAT THERE SHOULD BE GREATER VARIATION IN THE TYPES AND TENURES OF ALL HOMES PROVIDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, SINGLE AND TWO PERSON HOUSEHOLDS AS WELL AS ELDERLEY AND DISABLED HOUSEHOLDS.’ e.g.there are no bungalows and only 19 affordable homes in the Redrow plan.
2.5 Priorities for Urban Areas and Rural Areas ‘Planning Policy Wales (PPW) sets out the Welsh | Government’s priorities for urban and rural areas respectively as follows: to secure environmentally sound and SOCIALLY INCLUSIVE REGENERATION in those urban areas which require it, so that they become more desirable places in which to live and work; and foster sustainable change, IN PARTICULAR MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO LIVE WITH LESS NOISE, CONGESTION AND TRAFFIC POLLUTION, and improving the quality of life. To secure sustainable rural communities with access to AFFORDABLE HOUSING. This development has no provision for homes for the elderly or disabled.
25. Population, Household Growth and Housing Topic Paper No. 10 June 2015, page 2 ‘Population growth is SLOWING DOWN IN FLINTSHIRE in comparison to historical trends (the last 30 years.). 20011 Census based WG projections indicated that Flintshire’s population is only likely to grow by 2% over the plan period for the LDP.’ – 2015-2030. If this is true, why is there a need for 190 homes in a village that has already been developed to the maximum?
Wednesday, August 03, 2016
The New Village Politics?
I went to the Penyffordd Against Redrow meeting the other night at the Legion. Looking around I saw Cllrs David Williams, Cindy Hinds and Linda Vidamour ( edit :Jeff Priddin ) among'st the 100 plus attendance. Perhaps there were others there. There's a couple of cllr faces I don't know. Not many councillors present anyway. Disappointing.
What was refreshing was to see concerned villagers galvanised into action. Protest boards up and running. Two meetings already. All in a matter of weeks. Bright young people with the knowledge and determination to make maximum impact against urban sprawl.
( Penyffordd Council next meet mid September, results of meeting published mid October)
Also the developing of a proposed community plan that is the way forward for Flintshire communities. A new website to be up and running.
The calling of expertise within the community to help.
This is indeed new village politics ie. no politics at all.
I will put up details of the proposed community plan for those who have not seen.
(edited)
postscript: Cllrs present 4 out of a possible 10?
What was refreshing was to see concerned villagers galvanised into action. Protest boards up and running. Two meetings already. All in a matter of weeks. Bright young people with the knowledge and determination to make maximum impact against urban sprawl.
( Penyffordd Council next meet mid September, results of meeting published mid October)
Also the developing of a proposed community plan that is the way forward for Flintshire communities. A new website to be up and running.
The calling of expertise within the community to help.
This is indeed new village politics ie. no politics at all.
I will put up details of the proposed community plan for those who have not seen.
(edited)
postscript: Cllrs present 4 out of a possible 10?
Tuesday, August 02, 2016
190 more Redrow houses - Suggestions and Points
edit: brought to the top new comments
It has been suggested that I am not being very vocal over the above issue. This is true. Two years ago nearly to the month I was in the Maelor on my way to the River Styx, this altered my take on life somewhat. Two years on I am nearly fully recovered thanks to Maelor hospital staff.
To the subject in question. Eight years of fighting Penyffordd Community Council and Flintshire County Council over 2000 cars a day speeding past my house.
What did I learn? Best to have the Community Council with you. This was a little difficult as they said my issue was nothing to do with them at all. ( A lie communicated verbally)
What options have the Against 19O Redrow Houses Committee have?
How much in need is The County in need of extra money, the answer greatly.
I would suggest letters to the papers AND many posters saying that below lining all the major roads into Penyffordd and Penymynydd.
postscript: Plus written objection outlining points made by the Against the Redrow Development which needs to be in by tomorrow the 29th.
Two emails of protest from this household going off today.
It has been suggested that I am not being very vocal over the above issue. This is true. Two years ago nearly to the month I was in the Maelor on my way to the River Styx, this altered my take on life somewhat. Two years on I am nearly fully recovered thanks to Maelor hospital staff.
To the subject in question. Eight years of fighting Penyffordd Community Council and Flintshire County Council over 2000 cars a day speeding past my house.
What did I learn? Best to have the Community Council with you. This was a little difficult as they said my issue was nothing to do with them at all. ( A lie communicated verbally)
What options have the Against 19O Redrow Houses Committee have?
How much in need is The County in need of extra money, the answer greatly.
I would suggest letters to the papers AND many posters saying that below lining all the major roads into Penyffordd and Penymynydd.
postscript: Plus written objection outlining points made by the Against the Redrow Development which needs to be in by tomorrow the 29th.
Two emails of protest from this household going off today.
NO MORE
REDROW HOUSES
Monday, August 01, 2016
190 Redrow Houses Protest meeting tonight 8 pm @ The Penyffordd Legion.
Make the effort to attend.
Protest group have a Facebook page.
Protest group have a Facebook page.
Saturday, July 30, 2016
Local lad does good
Matthew Edwards (pictured right) from Vaughan’s in Penyffordd to produce a range of products from cuts of PGI Welsh Lamb and PGI Welsh Beef in just 90 minutes.
Thursday, July 28, 2016
The Village should thank
Penyffordd & Penymynydd Residents Against REDROW Development for their hard work and development of the intelligent and coherent arguments against this development.
Last day tomorrow to get your objections in. If you haven't got a copy of the above organisations guidelines for objection leaflet email me Colin on tresmegistes@gmail.com
It's also available in the Penyffordd Post Office on the sweet counter.
Help to keep our village small and pleasant to live.
Just like Steve Morgan boss of Redrow enjoys at Carden Hall pictured below.
Last day tomorrow to get your objections in. If you haven't got a copy of the above organisations guidelines for objection leaflet email me Colin on tresmegistes@gmail.com
It's also available in the Penyffordd Post Office on the sweet counter.
Help to keep our village small and pleasant to live.
Just like Steve Morgan boss of Redrow enjoys at Carden Hall pictured below.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
4G reception Penyffordd district
According to maps in The Daily Post supplied by the mobile operators we should have 4G signal that allows full internet services on your mobile device
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/mobile-network-now-best-4g-11666987
We're on O2 , live near the Post Office but do not have it........
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/mobile-network-now-best-4g-11666987
We're on O2 , live near the Post Office but do not have it........
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Next meeting - Against extra 190 houses - Redrow
Penyffordd Against Redrow is holding another meeting about the proposed housing development on Chester Road.
The meeting will take place on Monday 1st August 2016 at 8pm in the Legion in Penyffordd.
The meeting will take place on Monday 1st August 2016 at 8pm in the Legion in Penyffordd.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Thursday, July 21, 2016
Further Comment on 190 extra houses - brought to the top
Anon says " Following the 'Brexit' debacle - construction is exactly what the country needs to boost it's economy. Providing that the council work to get what they need from the 106 agreements and any further cash they can get to help local amenities then I don't see why halting the build of 190 new homes is a problem."
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This is my 2 penny worth, may sound a bit of rant in parts but I'm pretty cool about it.
You say " Brexit debacle" and "190 houses not a problem"
Lets take the "190 houses not a problem" first.
1. I want to live in a village not an urban sprawl.
2. I want to live in a village with little traffic.
3. I want to live in a village where I can call my doctor and get an appointment next
day and not have to wait 90 minutes in the waiting room.
4. Current villagers with young children want to know that their child will go to Castell Alun and not have to compete for entry with an extra 190 new households on top of the expanding new residents from existing recent developments. Last time I looked Castell Alun was "full up".
5. I don't want to be standing in a queue every day when I go to the Post Office.
6. I don't want to be sitting in queues to get out of the village, bypass or Chester Rd
7. Well House estate don't want 190 new houses.
8. More ASBO which cannot be dealt with properly by an overstretched North Wales Police.
More people mean more crime and anti social behavior
Local residents children will not be able to buy any of these houses.
"Brexit Debacle"
I presume you are one of those that think we are foolish
17 million people nationally, 49,000 in Flintshire who voted to leave the EU.
I was one of the 49,000.
This despite "advice" from President Obama, David Cameron, Mark Tami MP, George Osborne, lefty celebs, Universities, large business, the EU, BBC, local largest employer Airbus, Uncle Tom Cobley and all that remain was the only option.
My dad fought in World War 2 against a dictatorship, I voted against the EU because it is basically a dictatorship.
We've sacked David Cameron, George Osborne and the EU.
I'd like to sack the BBC, stop paying the License Fee.
I've stopped taking The Daily Post and The Flintshire Chronicle over their tardiness with the result
When's the next General Election....................
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This is my 2 penny worth, may sound a bit of rant in parts but I'm pretty cool about it.
You say " Brexit debacle" and "190 houses not a problem"
Lets take the "190 houses not a problem" first.
1. I want to live in a village not an urban sprawl.
2. I want to live in a village with little traffic.
3. I want to live in a village where I can call my doctor and get an appointment next
day and not have to wait 90 minutes in the waiting room.
4. Current villagers with young children want to know that their child will go to Castell Alun and not have to compete for entry with an extra 190 new households on top of the expanding new residents from existing recent developments. Last time I looked Castell Alun was "full up".
5. I don't want to be standing in a queue every day when I go to the Post Office.
6. I don't want to be sitting in queues to get out of the village, bypass or Chester Rd
7. Well House estate don't want 190 new houses.
8. More ASBO which cannot be dealt with properly by an overstretched North Wales Police.
More people mean more crime and anti social behavior
Local residents children will not be able to buy any of these houses.
"Brexit Debacle"
I presume you are one of those that think we are foolish
17 million people nationally, 49,000 in Flintshire who voted to leave the EU.
I was one of the 49,000.
This despite "advice" from President Obama, David Cameron, Mark Tami MP, George Osborne, lefty celebs, Universities, large business, the EU, BBC, local largest employer Airbus, Uncle Tom Cobley and all that remain was the only option.
My dad fought in World War 2 against a dictatorship, I voted against the EU because it is basically a dictatorship.
We've sacked David Cameron, George Osborne and the EU.
I'd like to sack the BBC, stop paying the License Fee.
I've stopped taking The Daily Post and The Flintshire Chronicle over their tardiness with the result
When's the next General Election....................
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Penyffordd BBQ
Friday, July 15, 2016
Local bakery to close
Its as if they have been there for ever
Progress marches on................
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/allied-bakeries-close-saltney-distribution-11618408
Progress marches on................
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/allied-bakeries-close-saltney-distribution-11618408
Thursday, July 14, 2016
No School Bus? Knock on effect for all local transport?
GHA Bus Company who take Penyffordd school children to Castell Alun have gone bust as of last night. 400 redundancies. ( edit 320)
postscript: HMRC winding up notice ie. not paying taxes due.
Alternative arrangement will be made.
GHA were the biggest bus company in Wales.
postscript: This is from a comment in The Daily Post
postscript: HMRC winding up notice ie. not paying taxes due.
Alternative arrangement will be made.
GHA were the biggest bus company in Wales.
postscript: This is from a comment in The Daily Post
Wednesday, July 13, 2016
Redrow's proposals to build 190 houses meeting Monday 18th July.
A community meeting about Redrow's proposals to build 190 houses on the land off Chester Road is being held on Monday 18th July at 8.30 pm at the Legion in Penyffordd.
Please help to spread the word! Thanks.
Please help to spread the word! Thanks.
190 more houses - A Point of View
A comment brought to the top.
"I think Penyffordd & Penymynydd is stretched for amenities as is - but this future development is a positive thing - as it will push the need over the edge to therefore bring better services.
In such a green and pleasant village - won't 190 new houses be a good thing? In general the purchase pool is MBNA and British Aerospace, both of which represents higher earning, respectable members of the community.
walking round older areas of Penymnynydd around Penymynydd road some of the houses are tired, badly looked after and the low cost of these houses has the potential to attract society members with lower standards.
Personally I feel the development won't inherently change the feel of anything, is situated on a parcel of land that at the moment no one can see anyway, so therefore isn't spoiling any vistas etc, and would bring much needed wealth into the area."
"I think Penyffordd & Penymynydd is stretched for amenities as is - but this future development is a positive thing - as it will push the need over the edge to therefore bring better services.
In such a green and pleasant village - won't 190 new houses be a good thing? In general the purchase pool is MBNA and British Aerospace, both of which represents higher earning, respectable members of the community.
walking round older areas of Penymnynydd around Penymynydd road some of the houses are tired, badly looked after and the low cost of these houses has the potential to attract society members with lower standards.
Personally I feel the development won't inherently change the feel of anything, is situated on a parcel of land that at the moment no one can see anyway, so therefore isn't spoiling any vistas etc, and would bring much needed wealth into the area."
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Plenty of work signed up for Airbus
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/business/business-news/airbus-bags-72-plane-dealthen-11604207
I've been to Farnborough. Hell of an experience if you have an interest in aviation engineering. Lots of engineering companies vying for work at the show.
I've been to Farnborough. Hell of an experience if you have an interest in aviation engineering. Lots of engineering companies vying for work at the show.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Cllr David Williams - Email communication re proposed 190 Redrow houses
Email to Trish Sanderson - Penyffordd and Penymyndd Facebook page
This is the latest email from David Williams.
Hello All,
Just making contact as agreed where hopefully Ken can get the subgroup organised and we can branch out information as it comes to us.
I have been told that messages have gone out on facebook complaining that the meeting was not publicised well enough, and maybe there is a point in that, but I would hope that it can be understood that Friday was a starting point for more meetings as word gets around. I have also been told that there is a meeting to be held again on Monday, so if anybody can enlighten me further, I will happily attend, as will Cindy.
I have also attached copies of the plans Redrow have sent me, and I have also been sent details of the application that is on Flintshires site where I have copied the link below. No formal notice has been sent out to me as yet, but as soon as I get any more information I will send it on to you.
https://digital.flintshire.gov.uk/FCC_Planning/Home/Details…
I hope this helps for now and thanks for the support and special thanks to Ken for organising the sub group.
Regards,
David W
This is the latest email from David Williams.
Hello All,
Just making contact as agreed where hopefully Ken can get the subgroup organised and we can branch out information as it comes to us.
I have been told that messages have gone out on facebook complaining that the meeting was not publicised well enough, and maybe there is a point in that, but I would hope that it can be understood that Friday was a starting point for more meetings as word gets around. I have also been told that there is a meeting to be held again on Monday, so if anybody can enlighten me further, I will happily attend, as will Cindy.
I have also attached copies of the plans Redrow have sent me, and I have also been sent details of the application that is on Flintshires site where I have copied the link below. No formal notice has been sent out to me as yet, but as soon as I get any more information I will send it on to you.
https://digital.flintshire.gov.uk/FCC_Planning/Home/Details…
I hope this helps for now and thanks for the support and special thanks to Ken for organising the sub group.
Regards,
David W
Sunday, July 10, 2016
More More Houses - Redrow 190 houses - Lets ruin the place
Quote from a commenter.
If anyone would like to view or comment on these plans, please find the link here: "https://digital.flintshire.gov.uk/FCC_Planning/Home/Details?refno=055590
Thursday, July 07, 2016
Dog muck in public places
Dog owners should be aware Flintshire County Council are going to be playing hard ball.
http://www.deeside.com/deeside/news/boost-for-councils-war-on-dog-muck-as-external-enforcement-agency-begins-12-month-trial/
Bring it on.
I noticed about 6 lots in Hawarden Road in 200 yds this morning.
http://www.deeside.com/deeside/news/boost-for-councils-war-on-dog-muck-as-external-enforcement-agency-begins-12-month-trial/
Bring it on.
I noticed about 6 lots in Hawarden Road in 200 yds this morning.
Sunday, July 03, 2016
Further Education News
I've brought a comment up from my previous post. Is our Pen041 architect planning further destruction?
Quote "Keep an eye on this one Colin, a certain councillor is trying to get it built on the existing scout hut and youth centre rather than the infant site....wonder why? "
Quote "Keep an eye on this one Colin, a certain councillor is trying to get it built on the existing scout hut and youth centre rather than the infant site....wonder why? "
Friday, July 01, 2016
Prime Minister Prediction
Theresa May
I hope there are big jobs for Gove and Boris.
A Lordship for Farage.
I hope there are big jobs for Gove and Boris.
A Lordship for Farage.
Education News
New plans for a new primary school have been finalised. This is to replace the two existing primary schools in the village.
Clue. It's got nothing to do with LDP Pen041.
Can't see why St John's can't be thrown in too, a bridge too far for the Church of Wales. Perhaps we should be like France ie. secular, having no religious schools.
Saying that we are a Christian nation, those who choose different should live with it or go.
I await a visit by NWP to question my thoughts...........
A primary school site has been chosen, 2019 being the target date for completion.
More details when an official announcement is made.
Clue. It's got nothing to do with LDP Pen041.
Can't see why St John's can't be thrown in too, a bridge too far for the Church of Wales. Perhaps we should be like France ie. secular, having no religious schools.
Saying that we are a Christian nation, those who choose different should live with it or go.
I await a visit by NWP to question my thoughts...........
A primary school site has been chosen, 2019 being the target date for completion.
More details when an official announcement is made.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Speeding News
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/163758/hundreds-of-drivers-caught-by-camera-on-a541-in-pontblyddyn.aspx
I think Bernie needs to get out more. Best stay clear of the A5104 weekend with the bikers though.
Anyway I think he's doing a good job.
I think Bernie needs to get out more. Best stay clear of the A5104 weekend with the bikers though.
Anyway I think he's doing a good job.
Property Sales
Land Registry recent sales
Here are the 10 recent transactions recorded by Land Registry closest to your CH4 0LS, click on a property you are interested in to see more details. To view all Land Registry data for CH4 0LS click here
11, Fammau View Drive, CH4 0JQ
£153,500
24 Mar 2016
3 bed semi-D
12, West View, CH4 0HR
£320,000
21 Apr 2016
4 bed detached
Here are the 10 recent transactions recorded by Land Registry closest to your CH4 0LS, click on a property you are interested in to see more details. To view all Land Registry data for CH4 0LS click here
11, Fammau View Drive, CH4 0JQ
£153,500
24 Mar 2016
3 bed semi-D
12, West View, CH4 0HR
£320,000
21 Apr 2016
4 bed detached
Monday, June 27, 2016
Vehicle hits railway bridge
Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Penyffordd and Hope Flintshire lines are blocked.
This tagged 30 mins ago against timeline of blog.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
Your Skate Park Disaster Time Line
Copied verbatim from Penyffordd Council minutes
No recorded discussion about position of skate park mentioned. (postscript yes it is)
Who was on the working party?
Question: Were those who live opposite skate park approached by PCC?
Question: Were those who live opposite skate park approached by PCC?
Put before FCC planning Sept 2015. There will be minutes and data on this at FCC
This can be asked for or FOI'd
Cllr David Williams' fingerprints all over this.
postscript: saying that it had to be agreed with by Penyffordd CC and FCC
February Meeting 2016postscript: saying that it had to be agreed with by Penyffordd CC and FCC
247. Millstone Playing Field
The Millstone Play Area project has been ongoing for over 18 months with continued discussions with the children of the village.
The Council have obtained three independent quotes which have been accepted by Cory
Environmental Trust and Flintshire County Council. The Working Group have now reviewed and
considered the three quotes and proposed to the Council that Ludus Leisure Limited be instructed for
the first stage of the project; Wheeled Sport Area and Fitness equipment.
The Community Council have been successful in securing a Grant of £50,000 from Cory Environmental
Trust and in their Agreement it states that work on this project must commence no later than the 31st
March 2016, therefore, the Clerk will contact Ludus as a priority .
Cllr Williams brought plans to the table showing Councillors of what work will take place under the first stage.
The Chair expressed the Councils appreciation to Cllr Williams, Pete Griffiths, Geoff Roberts, Mikey
Worrall and Eric Williams for their hard work in cutting back the hedges of the Millstone Play Area.
IT WAS RESOLVED the full Council agree and requested the Clerk to confirm the above in writing to Ludus Leisure Ltd and instruct them to commence with the first stage.
March Meeting 2016
274. Millstone Playing Field
Cllr Williams advised the Council that Ludus have processed our order and the equipment is currently being manufactured.
A site visit with Cllrs Williams, H Jones, Ludus and Cottle Engineering highlighted the need for a larger tarmac area, the additional costs should be offset against the groundworks. They have advised that the groundworks has been slightly delayed due to weather but have ensured the Council it will commence the
2nd or 3rd week in March in accordance with the timescales stated in the Contract from Cory Environmental Trust.
Cllr Williams has also communicated the above with Cory Trust advising that once the work is ready to commence that the Council would like to invite the Press and publicise the project. Cory Trust have expressed an interest in attending.
IT WAS RESOLVED Cllr Williams will liaise with Cory Environmental Trust.
April Meeting 2016
308. Millstone Playing Field
Cllr Williams provided the following report: ‘The groundwork should be commencing on Monday 11th April. I am arranging for a publicity exercise for the week I am back where I will invite the press, Cory Trust, Ludus and youths of the village to get more publicity and have a real drive at raising more funds. We will then be in a position to consider the next phase of preparation for installation of the play equipment.
Following a recent survey by Ludus they have advised the area of hard standing to be delivered is now 25% bigger than our original quotation. Ground conditions have been found to be significantly worse (much softer) in the revised Skate Park location (closer to the hedge/road) than originally experienced. This has affected the scheme total from £54263.00 to £61818.00.
Cllr Hinds advised that there will be a site meeting with Ludus on Friday 11th April at 10.00am.
IT WAS RESOLVED that the Council wish to proceed with the above and Cllrs Hinds and H Jones will attend the site meeting together with Mike Eastwood, Area Co-ordinator.
May meeting 2016
15. Millstone Playing Field
Cllr Williams had requested updated estimates from three suppliers for phase 2 & 3 of the Millstone Play Area project, to date only one had been received which was from HAGS.
Mr McGrath attended a site meeting prior to the meeting to view the area and present proposed plans
with an estimate to the Council. The Council advised Mr McGrath of the current funding available and requested a number of alterations to the estimate.
It was highlighted to the Council by the Clerk that quote for phase 1 and estimates for phase 2 & 3 are exclusive of VAT. The possible VAT cost which could be in the region of £28,000 would obviously exceed the £120,000 budget. The Council would be able to claim the VAT within one month of receiving the invoice.
Cllr Williams raised a number of concerns regarding phase 1 of the project which will be addressed at
a later date.
8th June 2016 Agenda
9. Millstone Playing Field
a) To receive an update from the Playing Field Working Group and to receive design plans and
quotes for the next two phases.
b) To review the budget and available funds to invest into the Millstone Play Area.
c) Review the use of the land for outside businesses.
Friday, June 24, 2016
Skate Park - A Neighbour writes...................
"Well the skate park is finally finished, I was quite pleased when I heard that it was being constructed - good for the kids like mentioned.
It's only been a few hours and it's already driving me around the bend! The park has been made out of cheap and flimsy hollow material which resonates every time the board lands on it. It should be concrete!
It's 11pm now and the noise is clearly audible in my house, like someone hammering outside my window - I have to be up at 5am for work too. Awesome. Great work Penyffordd Council, why wasn't a good quality one specced? At least make it out of stronger material and fill the hollow gap inside to ramps with sound deadening!
i'll be putting in a complaint to Flintshire council about the noise, it's too much."
It's only been a few hours and it's already driving me around the bend! The park has been made out of cheap and flimsy hollow material which resonates every time the board lands on it. It should be concrete!
It's 11pm now and the noise is clearly audible in my house, like someone hammering outside my window - I have to be up at 5am for work too. Awesome. Great work Penyffordd Council, why wasn't a good quality one specced? At least make it out of stronger material and fill the hollow gap inside to ramps with sound deadening!
i'll be putting in a complaint to Flintshire council about the noise, it's too much."
This comment sent to Penyffordd Community Council Clerk Sarah.
postscript
Sarah will have a copy of your concerns which she will put before the community council.
We have two representatives for Flintshire County Council. I'd recommend communicating with them first. They should be your first port of call. ( also Community Council )
County Cllr Cindy Hinds cindy.r.dennis@gmail.com
County Cllr David Williams david.m.williams@flintshire.gov.uk
Clerk Sarah Hughes shughes.pyfclerk@hotmail.com
Then you have your MP Mark Tami or AM Carl Sargeant
If nothing is done, you can try The Leader, Flintshire Chronicle or Daily Post.
I don't know nought about skateparks but I notice Hope have had modifications to their's recently.
Perhaps worth a visit to see how noisy it is.
Skate Park Noise Mitigation
https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source=search_app&gfe_rd=cr&ei=tV5uV9rmKsyGgAbwn7bIAw&gws_rd=ssl#q=Skate+Park+Noise+Mitigation
postscript
Sarah will have a copy of your concerns which she will put before the community council.
We have two representatives for Flintshire County Council. I'd recommend communicating with them first. They should be your first port of call. ( also Community Council )
County Cllr Cindy Hinds cindy.r.dennis@gmail.com
County Cllr David Williams david.m.williams@flintshire.gov.uk
Clerk Sarah Hughes shughes.pyfclerk@hotmail.com
Then you have your MP Mark Tami or AM Carl Sargeant
If nothing is done, you can try The Leader, Flintshire Chronicle or Daily Post.
I don't know nought about skateparks but I notice Hope have had modifications to their's recently.
Perhaps worth a visit to see how noisy it is.
Skate Park Noise Mitigation
https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source=search_app&gfe_rd=cr&ei=tV5uV9rmKsyGgAbwn7bIAw&gws_rd=ssl#q=Skate+Park+Noise+Mitigation
Flintshire Votes for OUT, so does the country.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/eu-referendum-how-north-wales-11518467
Flintshire was the first in North Wales to declare a Brexit result, with 48,930 in favour of leaving the EU, compared to 37,867.
Or 56.4% leave to 43.6% remain.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3657160/Britain-brink-EU-referendum-result-knife-edge-Leave-scores-HUGE-victory-Sunderland-outperforms-predictions-Swansea-Remain-pins-hopes-London.html
postscripts:
Quote Nigel Farage
'This, if the predictions now are right, this will be a victory for real people, a victory for ordinary people, a victory for decent people.
'We have fought against the multinationals, we have fought against the big merchant banks, we have fought against big politics, we have fought against lies, corruption and deceit.
Quote David Cameron
Turkey won't get in the EU until 3000
Reality: Talks start June 30th between EU and Turkey.
As my dad would say "couldn't lie straight in bed he's that bent"
Cameron resigns..... good riddance
Flintshire was the first in North Wales to declare a Brexit result, with 48,930 in favour of leaving the EU, compared to 37,867.
Or 56.4% leave to 43.6% remain.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3657160/Britain-brink-EU-referendum-result-knife-edge-Leave-scores-HUGE-victory-Sunderland-outperforms-predictions-Swansea-Remain-pins-hopes-London.html
postscripts:
Quote Nigel Farage
'This, if the predictions now are right, this will be a victory for real people, a victory for ordinary people, a victory for decent people.
'We have fought against the multinationals, we have fought against the big merchant banks, we have fought against big politics, we have fought against lies, corruption and deceit.
Quote David Cameron
Turkey won't get in the EU until 3000
Reality: Talks start June 30th between EU and Turkey.
As my dad would say "couldn't lie straight in bed he's that bent"
Cameron resigns..... good riddance
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Penyffordd Lady reaches her Century
Phyllis Davis, formerly of Penyffordd but now living at the Wellfield Residential Home in Hawarden, will celebrate reaching the milestone on Tuesday with family members.
Read full story http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/163434/great-grandmother-who-has-attended-same-church-for-nine-decades-celebrates-100th-birthday.aspx
Read full story http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/163434/great-grandmother-who-has-attended-same-church-for-nine-decades-celebrates-100th-birthday.aspx
Monday, June 20, 2016
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Brexit News
3 letters in the Flintshire Chronicle to stay in.
No dissent presented.
By accident or design?
"They" have even got the Welsh Football team pushing remain.
I think unfair. But what has fairness to do with the remain cause.
No dissent presented.
By accident or design?
"They" have even got the Welsh Football team pushing remain.
I think unfair. But what has fairness to do with the remain cause.
Monday, June 13, 2016
Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink
Utility companies are receiving calls about customers having no water supply. Our water has been a little orange this morning.
Full story
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/no-water-parts-flintshire-after-11463789
Full story
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/no-water-parts-flintshire-after-11463789
Wednesday, June 08, 2016
Vaughan’s Family Butchers in the news
BBC News Correspondent Sian Lloyd Returns to Home Town of North Wales to Promote VQ Day
Tuesday, June 07, 2016
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Well Done Bernie
I hate walking along the path on this road.
Cars doing 60mph within 4 ft of you
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/162630/penyffordd-mum-fears-return-to-60mph-limit-on-road-outside-her-house.aspx
Cars doing 60mph within 4 ft of you
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/162630/penyffordd-mum-fears-return-to-60mph-limit-on-road-outside-her-house.aspx
Monday, May 30, 2016
Lets go down the coast - or maybe not..
Source Daily Post
The main carriageway is closed heading westbound at J33B for Ewloe and J33A Northop Hall East. A coach and lorry have crashed. There is lots of queuing traffic and congestion going to J35 Dobbs Hill and on to the A494 and A548 Sealand Road and Drome Corner.
Time 10.56
postscript. I'll discuss traffic in N Wales later
Saturday, May 28, 2016
Rubbish News
Cllr Hutchinson is right.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/buckley-recycling-centre-petition-reaches-11397332
Pity the Post can't put a link to the petition
Its here
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/595/984/064/save-buckley-recycling-centre/
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/buckley-recycling-centre-petition-reaches-11397332
Pity the Post can't put a link to the petition
Its here
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/595/984/064/save-buckley-recycling-centre/
Friday, May 27, 2016
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Penyffordd Community Council stepping further into the 21st century?
A quick browse at the last meeting agenda shows an item to discuss a possible Facebook page for the council.
This is indeed a very large step forward if it takes place.
So if it happens we go from minimal council exposure to residents to maximum.
The item was discussed 2 weeks ago.
I would like to see it happen, not sure that councillors will though.
This is indeed a very large step forward if it takes place.
So if it happens we go from minimal council exposure to residents to maximum.
The item was discussed 2 weeks ago.
I would like to see it happen, not sure that councillors will though.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Penyffordd - Except for Access
Click image to enlarge
Why do we allow HGV through the village?
I think we have local hauliers who drink in the local pub with certain councillors.
I'm told banning HGV is not possible for Penyffordd
Saughall councillors think otherwise.
Big Shoes to Fill
With the recent death of Tom Jones there now exists a position of Community Cllr. The notice is outside the post office.
Only skimmed document but it basically says that residents have a certain amount of time to put forward names of candidates. If no candidates are put forward the community council will pick someone.
The position lasts for a year until the next elections.
Only skimmed document but it basically says that residents have a certain amount of time to put forward names of candidates. If no candidates are put forward the community council will pick someone.
The position lasts for a year until the next elections.
New Speed Camera not far away
Caergwrle to Pontblyddyn road outside Plas Teg
Caught a 100 in a week.
Just like shooting fish in a barrel
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/flintshire-speed-camera-catches-96-11361835
Caught a 100 in a week.
Just like shooting fish in a barrel
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/flintshire-speed-camera-catches-96-11361835
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Friday, May 13, 2016
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Parking on pedestrian paths
Flintshire County Council are responsible for policing parking prohibition and limits.
Someone did the All Day Breakfast last Sunday morning, left car parked on path at Chester Rd / Penymynydd Rd junction.
Result one parking fine.
FCC are playing hard ball over illegal parking.
Best park properly.
Someone did the All Day Breakfast last Sunday morning, left car parked on path at Chester Rd / Penymynydd Rd junction.
Result one parking fine.
FCC are playing hard ball over illegal parking.
Best park properly.
Monday, May 09, 2016
Recycling Madness
Flintshire County Council are proposing to close Buckley Recycling Centre.
Apparently a Welsh Government review has decided we have too many recycling centres.
I'm with Alex on this one.
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/161796/closing-three-flintshire-recycling-centres-is-madness-says-former-council-leader.aspx
postscript: swearing alert
http://warpedwales.co.uk/2016/05/09/recycling-centre-closures-flintshire-residents-dump-shit-outside-county-hall-instead/#
Apparently a Welsh Government review has decided we have too many recycling centres.
I'm with Alex on this one.
http://www.newsnorthwales.co.uk/news/161796/closing-three-flintshire-recycling-centres-is-madness-says-former-council-leader.aspx
postscript: swearing alert
http://warpedwales.co.uk/2016/05/09/recycling-centre-closures-flintshire-residents-dump-shit-outside-county-hall-instead/#
Saturday, May 07, 2016
Penymynydd Road River
Won't be giving up the day job (video quality). There was a delayed reaction, downpour then it stopped. Then a large surge of water came down Penymynydd Rd. The highways drainage system can't cope, the covered stream that runs down Penymynydd Rd can't cope, the manhole covers are forced up with water pressure.
Thursday, May 05, 2016
Polling Day
Two candidates to vote for.
1. Your representative to the Welsh Assembly.
2. A new North Wales Police Commissioner.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/election-2016-north-wales-prepares-11284586
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-police-crime-commissioner-11280606
I hope the new commissioner will be better than the current incumbent.
postscript: I talk pants. There were three candidates to vote for on 3 separate papers.
Also a first and second place for Police Commissioner.
The one I missed was for the Regional Candidate.
That's the one not many people know about.
I'd give you a link but a candidate list seems hard to find on the google.
Perhaps an irrelevance?
As is the EU?
We shall see.
1. Your representative to the Welsh Assembly.
2. A new North Wales Police Commissioner.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/election-2016-north-wales-prepares-11284586
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-police-crime-commissioner-11280606
I hope the new commissioner will be better than the current incumbent.
postscript: I talk pants. There were three candidates to vote for on 3 separate papers.
Also a first and second place for Police Commissioner.
The one I missed was for the Regional Candidate.
That's the one not many people know about.
I'd give you a link but a candidate list seems hard to find on the google.
Perhaps an irrelevance?
As is the EU?
We shall see.
Wednesday, May 04, 2016
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A lot of you will remember dust issues
Here's an on going situation that has certain similarities to that which Penyffordd suffered from in the past.
I personally think its all sorted now around here.
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/161620/residents-fobbed-off-for-years-by-chirk-factory-s-persistent-pollution-.aspx
I personally think its all sorted now around here.
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/161620/residents-fobbed-off-for-years-by-chirk-factory-s-persistent-pollution-.aspx
How to get rid of your Community Council for beginners
Personally wouldn't dream of such a thing, might have done in the past.
A non starter here anyway.
I presume town and village councils are treated fairly similar under current legislation.
Here's the way you might go about it.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/bid-dissolve-holyhead-town-council-11280884
A non starter here anyway.
I presume town and village councils are treated fairly similar under current legislation.
Here's the way you might go about it.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/bid-dissolve-holyhead-town-council-11280884
Tuesday, May 03, 2016
If you are going to protest about something.
You should know about this below which is totally wrong.
Not sure why we have a police commissioner, he's backing it.
We need someone to protect us from the police commissioner.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-chiefs-defend-snooping-your-11266662
postscript: Perhaps I should qualify further. If you protest or are a pain in the butt about something it may involve a community council, a county council, a police force, a political party whatever.
Discrediting individuals who make a stand or whistle blowers is the way to go.
I know one person who lives in this village who got stopped 4 times in two weeks for breathyliser checks. His crime? Appearing before an enquiry criticising N Wales Police.
Mobile phones and computers are the perfect gift for those in power that abuse power.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation_of_Investigatory_Powers_Act_2000
Not sure why we have a police commissioner, he's backing it.
We need someone to protect us from the police commissioner.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/police-chiefs-defend-snooping-your-11266662
postscript: Perhaps I should qualify further. If you protest or are a pain in the butt about something it may involve a community council, a county council, a police force, a political party whatever.
Discrediting individuals who make a stand or whistle blowers is the way to go.
I know one person who lives in this village who got stopped 4 times in two weeks for breathyliser checks. His crime? Appearing before an enquiry criticising N Wales Police.
Mobile phones and computers are the perfect gift for those in power that abuse power.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regulation_of_Investigatory_Powers_Act_2000
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Community Transport Hubs
Following a comment by Cllr David Walker in my article "Up creek without a paddle" I thought I'd see how other communities manage.
Here's a few links
Buckingham County Council
http://www.communityimpactbucks.org.uk/pages/community-transport.html
http://onlineborders.org.uk/node/14251
http://cthub.org.uk/
http://bristolcommunitytransport.org.uk/community_buses_2/highridge_uplands_and_bedminster_down_
https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source=search_app&gfe_rd=cr&ei=A6EkV-z-KI-3tged5JLoAw&gws_rd=ssl#q=community+transport+hub
Here's a few links
Buckingham County Council
http://www.communityimpactbucks.org.uk/pages/community-transport.html
http://onlineborders.org.uk/node/14251
http://cthub.org.uk/
http://bristolcommunitytransport.org.uk/community_buses_2/highridge_uplands_and_bedminster_down_
https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?source=search_app&gfe_rd=cr&ei=A6EkV-z-KI-3tged5JLoAw&gws_rd=ssl#q=community+transport+hub
Penyffordd, Penymynydd and Dobshill Manweb Electricity Substations
In Cindy's Newsletter there is a phone number to contact Manweb should there be an issue with a substation. I have one near me. I'm putting it on here so its online and Google searchable.
Manweb SP 0800 001 5400
Sometimes they go on fire, sometimes someone steals the electric cable and fittings. I find this quite clever. I can dismantle something live at 240v but stuff in a substation?
I suppose there are those that know and those that are dead. Here's the master Nikola Tesla sitting near a very large electrical discharge. Don't try this at home.
http://www.teslasociety.com/teslacoil.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_coil
http://www.teslasociety.com/index.html
Manweb SP 0800 001 5400
Sometimes they go on fire, sometimes someone steals the electric cable and fittings. I find this quite clever. I can dismantle something live at 240v but stuff in a substation?
I suppose there are those that know and those that are dead. Here's the master Nikola Tesla sitting near a very large electrical discharge. Don't try this at home.
http://www.teslasociety.com/teslacoil.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tesla_coil
http://www.teslasociety.com/index.html
Friday, April 29, 2016
Up Creek Without Paddle
It would appear that access to a vehicle will be a "must have" in the future if you want to leave the village.
Un-economical bus services are being cut back.
I read in Cllr Cindy Hinds' newsletter that Sunday service to Chester has been cut.
Travelling to your doctors in Hope and Buckley is going to be difficult. Best not be ill. I suppose there's always the ambulance :)
Flintshire County Council are going to phase out subsidies for bus services over the next 3 years.
This will make more bus routes uneconomical. ie. withdrawn
The Community Transport option being muted seems very "Dad's Army".
Un-economical bus services are being cut back.
I read in Cllr Cindy Hinds' newsletter that Sunday service to Chester has been cut.
Travelling to your doctors in Hope and Buckley is going to be difficult. Best not be ill. I suppose there's always the ambulance :)
Flintshire County Council are going to phase out subsidies for bus services over the next 3 years.
This will make more bus routes uneconomical. ie. withdrawn
The Community Transport option being muted seems very "Dad's Army".
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Penyffordd District going Urban?
Cindy's newsletter discusses plans by Flintshire County Council to categorize Penyffordd as Urban.
Which Cindy describes as ludicrous.
You have till 5 pm tomorrow to object at developmentplans@flintshire.gov.uk.
Haven't done a google on being urban yet but I can imagine its an excuse for more housing...
Perhaps we are at present "rural".
You may wish to peruse http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/PDFFiles/Housing/Housing-Strategy.pdf
It's all about more choice, improving people's lives, the needs of users, delivery and of course more houses........
Which Cindy describes as ludicrous.
You have till 5 pm tomorrow to object at developmentplans@flintshire.gov.uk.
Haven't done a google on being urban yet but I can imagine its an excuse for more housing...
Perhaps we are at present "rural".
You may wish to peruse http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/PDFFiles/Housing/Housing-Strategy.pdf
It's all about more choice, improving people's lives, the needs of users, delivery and of course more houses........
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
Gosafe having some bother
I've been in correspondence with Penyffordd Community Council of late. I am personally against volunteers from the village getting involved in speed awareness issues. I remember standing with CBM Chris Pullen up Chester Rd. Chris had a speed camera and was pointing it at vehicles coming out of the middle of the village ( a major route to school) One gent stopped his car by Chris and demanded to know why Chris was wasting police time.
There are those that see issues with speeding cars and those that don't.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-moment-gwynedd-driver-confronts-11246541
postscript: Readers comments scroll down page
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/heres-what-you-say-gwynedd-11249019
There are those that see issues with speeding cars and those that don't.
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-moment-gwynedd-driver-confronts-11246541
postscript: Readers comments scroll down page
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/heres-what-you-say-gwynedd-11249019
Monday, April 25, 2016
IT Dept acting silly - Bt Infinity
Its BT Infinity day for us today. Internet goes off 9.15 am. Get new box out of the packaging which came in the post last week, connect the network, switch BT Hub 5 on. A bit of light flashing, blue light appears looks like we are in business.
On the sheet of paper it says "set up your first device using smart setup"
Just open your web browser, it only takes a few minutes.
So I'm sitting there head scratching, why hasn't the smart set up appeared?
No internet to ask why without driving around looking for a wifi hotspot for Lisa's mobile.
So I get Lisa to ring BT, I've already turned computer on and off, turned off my adblocker, even tried Internet Explorer instead of Chrome.
I suddenly realise we have Internet as I'm talking to BT lady, profuse apologies follow..................
What it should say on leaflet is that you should just connect box to your network and everything should work without messing around putting passwords and username stuff in.
Its that smart it doesn't even tell you its working..............
Only thing we had to alter was Lisa's iphone setting password for wireless.
My o2 phone didn't need anything altering ( edit I write pants)
Do our computers go any faster? I would say yes. Might even go faster when I put adblocker back on.
I know someone who cancelled their Infinity because the individual couldn't see and difference. Problem being vastly out of date computer and using computer for such stuff as emails etc.
Infinity being a video thing really and multiple internet activity.
I increasingly watch YouTube and will be buying Chromecast to watch stuff on the main telly with Lisa.
On the sheet of paper it says "set up your first device using smart setup"
Just open your web browser, it only takes a few minutes.
So I'm sitting there head scratching, why hasn't the smart set up appeared?
No internet to ask why without driving around looking for a wifi hotspot for Lisa's mobile.
So I get Lisa to ring BT, I've already turned computer on and off, turned off my adblocker, even tried Internet Explorer instead of Chrome.
I suddenly realise we have Internet as I'm talking to BT lady, profuse apologies follow..................
What it should say on leaflet is that you should just connect box to your network and everything should work without messing around putting passwords and username stuff in.
Its that smart it doesn't even tell you its working..............
Only thing we had to alter was Lisa's iphone setting password for wireless.
My o2 phone didn't need anything altering ( edit I write pants)
Do our computers go any faster? I would say yes. Might even go faster when I put adblocker back on.
I know someone who cancelled their Infinity because the individual couldn't see and difference. Problem being vastly out of date computer and using computer for such stuff as emails etc.
Infinity being a video thing really and multiple internet activity.
I increasingly watch YouTube and will be buying Chromecast to watch stuff on the main telly with Lisa.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Skateboard park and big boys and girls toys
A bit of action going on on the play field opposite Penyffordd Youth Club. Contractors are constructing the skate park and an outdoor gym. They have an outdoor gym in Gresford next to the cricket ground.
The Wiki explains
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outdoor_gym
The Wiki explains
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outdoor_gym
Monday, April 18, 2016
Tom Makes the Front Page
Tom Jones on the front page of The Leader. No link at the moment.
I'm hearing 2.00pm Friday for funeral, to be confirmed. A note will be put in the Post Office
postscript
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/161024/tributes-paid-to-selfless-flintshire-public-servant-tom-jones.aspx
The Leader has done the obituary.
Also confirmation at the bottom of article of funeral arrangements.
I'm hearing 2.00pm Friday for funeral, to be confirmed. A note will be put in the Post Office
postscript
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/161024/tributes-paid-to-selfless-flintshire-public-servant-tom-jones.aspx
The Leader has done the obituary.
Also confirmation at the bottom of article of funeral arrangements.
Friday, April 15, 2016
Possible Frost Tonight
Wrexham and Flintshire will have gritters out tonight at 22.00hrs according to the Daily Post.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
The Penyffordd Post Office issue
re` Moving the PO from Chester Rd to The Spar.
The current Post Office Consultation has nothing to do with Jim and Mary.
It's the Post Office!
http://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/modernising-post-office
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/post/post/problems-with-post/problems-with-post-offices/your-local-post-office-is-changing-its-service-or-shutting-down/
The current Post Office Consultation has nothing to do with Jim and Mary.
It's the Post Office!
http://corporate.postoffice.co.uk/modernising-post-office
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/post/post/problems-with-post/problems-with-post-offices/your-local-post-office-is-changing-its-service-or-shutting-down/
Penyffordd District moves up a gear in communications
We've signed up for BT Infinity which means we go up from half a meg to up to 30 meg speed. Will we notice the difference?
BT are going to send a box in the post and its just a matter of plugging it in.
BT are going to send a box in the post and its just a matter of plugging it in.
Monday, April 11, 2016
Thursday, April 07, 2016
Proposed Penyffordd Post Office move
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10154148248843179&set=gm.1698315547110140&type=3&theater
Not sure if you can see contents if you are not a Facebooker.
I've lent a photo from Lynn Jones
Penyffordd Facebook comments worth a read
Someone talking a bakery.
The document is part of a local consultation
Time for us to open an account with Royal Mail? Process parcels in house.
Plus point for move for us
Opening hours 7am to 11pm
Down points loss of jobs for PO staff
We already take heavy stuff to Spar for Click+ to collect as Royal Mail are £7 dearer ( over 2kg )
Not sure if you can see contents if you are not a Facebooker.
I've lent a photo from Lynn Jones
Penyffordd Facebook comments worth a read
Someone talking a bakery.
The document is part of a local consultation
Time for us to open an account with Royal Mail? Process parcels in house.
Plus point for move for us
Opening hours 7am to 11pm
Down points loss of jobs for PO staff
We already take heavy stuff to Spar for Click+ to collect as Royal Mail are £7 dearer ( over 2kg )
Friday, April 01, 2016
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Mel Jones - Down memory lane
I may have shown this link before. Well worth another look. See who you recognise.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90385000@N02/with/24172766821/
I see Linda Vidamour, Arthur Arnold, Bryn Jones (Hawker Siddeley machine shop) from Flint, Dave Morris of Hawarden (flight engineer)
https://www.flickr.com/photos/90385000@N02/with/24172766821/
I see Linda Vidamour, Arthur Arnold, Bryn Jones (Hawker Siddeley machine shop) from Flint, Dave Morris of Hawarden (flight engineer)
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Monday, March 21, 2016
Penyffordd bridge struck lorry
Just trying to find out a bit more about the vehicle that has struck a bridge at Penyffordd disrupting rail services, if you have any information please get in touch with our newsdesk. 14.43 Daily Post
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Trouble in Mold and Penyffordd
Whilst there's trouble with daffodils and kids in Penyffordd
Its not illegal to take photos of whoever, no permission required, perhaps inadvisable.
Bin there got the tee shirt.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/penyffordandpenymynydd/
In Mold
A bit like Lisa with rights and lefts
https://www.facebook.com/warpedwales/photos/a.1601348120116167.1073741828.1596957157221930/1682975298620115/?type=3&theater
Its not illegal to take photos of whoever, no permission required, perhaps inadvisable.
Bin there got the tee shirt.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/penyffordandpenymynydd/
In Mold
A bit like Lisa with rights and lefts
https://www.facebook.com/warpedwales/photos/a.1601348120116167.1073741828.1596957157221930/1682975298620115/?type=3&theater
Friday, March 18, 2016
Hawker Siddeley circa 1965
3rd Left Harvey Davies, middle Jack Garston top man, 4th right John Brown,
3rd right Percy Edwards. Anyone who can name anyone else please put in comments.
When I started my apprenticeship in 1970, Jack Garston was boss, I think Percy Edwards was No2, Harvey Davies was Personnel Manager, John Brown was Training Officer in charge of apprentice development.
Also a photo here
http://penyffordd-district.blogspot.co.uk/2008/07/jack-garston-boss-of-hawker-siddeley.html
Also a photo here
http://penyffordd-district.blogspot.co.uk/2008/07/jack-garston-boss-of-hawker-siddeley.html
Jack Garston in a flying club aircraft, one of three that were converted from military to commercial use for the flying club.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Taking the medicine
I've been taking a 7 day course of antibiotics, now finished.
I've also been feeling out of sorts.
Tired, no appetite, food tastes like cardboard, can't drink red wine.
Lisa has been fretting. Food not the wine.
Had a proper read through side effects of medicine now I've finished
All of the above issues and more are possible common side effects.
Perhaps best read label when starting in future.
I've also been feeling out of sorts.
Tired, no appetite, food tastes like cardboard, can't drink red wine.
Lisa has been fretting. Food not the wine.
Had a proper read through side effects of medicine now I've finished
All of the above issues and more are possible common side effects.
Perhaps best read label when starting in future.
Another local tragedy
Another life claimed at Pontblyddyn. Nothing more can be done they say. How about calling it an accident zone and reducing speed to 20 mph compulsory?
Except for access
I've had to loiter up near Edwina's old house on two occasions recently. One just before children pick up. It's at the top of Penymynydd Rd, Penymynydd. The road has been altered to marry up with the new White Lion estate.
I saw about 20 vehicles in 15 minutes drive through the small "except for access" section.
Except for access a bit of an ambiguous term. How about access for residents only?
Should have put a few bollards across the end. County Council's don't like doing that though.
I saw about 20 vehicles in 15 minutes drive through the small "except for access" section.
Except for access a bit of an ambiguous term. How about access for residents only?
Should have put a few bollards across the end. County Council's don't like doing that though.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Penyffordd Community Council Special Meeting 16th March 2016
Our councillors are working overtime for you!
I'd put my photo of the council agenda but the morning mists have not yet evaporated inside the notice board.
Perhaps I will put it on to show the issue.
Can't see notice on council website yet.
Perhaps we need a new board that doesn't do condensation. Do they exist?
I'd put my photo of the council agenda but the morning mists have not yet evaporated inside the notice board.
Perhaps I will put it on to show the issue.
Can't see notice on council website yet.
Perhaps we need a new board that doesn't do condensation. Do they exist?
My translation of the Community Asset Transfer. An officer from Flintshire County Council will be coming along to discuss how FCC are going to offload county assets to Penyffordd so that FCC's costs are lowered. The maintenance of transferred assets to be met by the community on top of the annual county council rates.
Any one want to agree or say I'm talking pants?
Tuesday, March 08, 2016
Penyffordd Cub Scout to the rescue
Nine-year-old Ethan Davies from Penyffordd was shopping with his parents at Flint Retail Park last month when they heard a woman shout for help.
Saturday, March 05, 2016
Penyffordd Historic Map
Click on image to enlarge. This was Penyffordd in the 1800's.
Terrace lane was called Blackbrook Lane
There was a row of terraced houses at the start of Terrace lane where a single house now stands.
Penyffordd Train Station ( middle of village) was called Hope Station
Rhos Rd was called Rhos Y Brwyner
The Royal Oak pub was near Vaughan's Butchers.
There's a brick works off Blackbrook Lane, now called Terrace lane
The Red Lion and Millstone are on the map
Current Penyffordd Train Station was called Hope Junction
Hope Oil Works was down the line from Penyffordd Train Station (middle of village)
Oil was extracted from coal there were various factories, including one in Padeswood.
The environment in this area must have been awful, sulphorus fumes, smoke, etc
This all came to an abrupt stop in the late 1800's when the Americans started pulling oil out the ground on an industrial scale.
Recent House Sales
6 Bella Vista, Hawarden Road, CH4 0JH
£135,000
15 Jan 2016
2 bed semi-D
51, Well House Drive, CH4 0LB
£185,000
26 Nov 2015
3 bed detached
4, Coed Y Graig, CH4 0XD
£257,500
04 Dec 2015
3 bed detached
39, Little Mountain Road, CH7 3BY
£320,000
14 Dec 2015
3 bed detached
Tuesday, March 01, 2016
1984 Revisited
Government need to be stopped, they are snooping too far.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/mar/01/snoopers-charter-to-extend-police-access-to-phone-and-internet-data
If you think politicians, (I go down to councillor level) and police always play fair you are very naive.
The saying " If you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear" a classic.
Millions of people have died as a result of corrupt western politicians. It's happening at the moment in Yemen and Syria. We are implicated in the above struggles.
Innocent people are being killed.
Is Ukraine going to explode again?
Protestors against government policy will be in the front firing line. Lisa informs me that the baddies on telly carry "burn phones" these are disposable, non traceable mobiles.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/mar/01/snoopers-charter-to-extend-police-access-to-phone-and-internet-data
If you think politicians, (I go down to councillor level) and police always play fair you are very naive.
The saying " If you have nothing to hide you have nothing to fear" a classic.
Millions of people have died as a result of corrupt western politicians. It's happening at the moment in Yemen and Syria. We are implicated in the above struggles.
Innocent people are being killed.
Is Ukraine going to explode again?
Protestors against government policy will be in the front firing line. Lisa informs me that the baddies on telly carry "burn phones" these are disposable, non traceable mobiles.
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