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Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Recent Property Sales

SALES RECENTLY ADDED WITHIN 500M OF
EDIT LOCATION
17 Pine Way
Penyffordd, CH4 0AA
£183,995
25th Aug '17
SALES RECENTLY ADDED WITHIN 500M OF
EDIT LOCATION
5 Treetop Close
Penymynydd, CH4 0GP
£427,500
22nd Jan '18
14 Well House Drive
Penymynydd, CH4 0LB
£210,000
21st Dec '17

Friday, March 23, 2018

Blast from the past - Hawker Siddeley Apprentices now Airbus


Front Row:  Mervyn (office) George Hudson, Paddy Gray, John Brown, Bill McMinn, Fred Pickford, Don Martin, Bob Anthony.

Second Row: Ron Dance

1976 Apprentice Intake I presume still Hawker Siddeley

I was in the 1970 intake.

With thanks to Facebook Broughton.

Something not Penyffordd but important

https://www.craigmurray.org.uk/archives/2018/03/boris-johnson-a-categorical-liar/

Thursday, March 15, 2018

New Bus Shelters

Lots of froth on social media as to who is paying for the new bus shelters. Its not Penyffordd Community Council, its not Flintshire County Council, its Welsh Assembly Government.

Tuesday, March 06, 2018

The history of the far park / sledgeing field by John Wrench



The field was originally park land with the slope being covered in trees as it was the park for the small county house Meadowslea the last private owner was Mr Almore Frost (spelling possibly wrong) who sold the house with gardens to the council to create the TB hospital he then sold the field with Blackbrook farm to Charles Wrench
In the 1926 miners strike the trees were all felled so the villagers could have the wood to burn to keep there house warm and to cook with
The flat part of the field at the bottom was the first Penyffordd cricket pitch complete with pavilion until the 50s when they moved to Wood Lane and the pavilion moved to Blackbrook farm as a hen house and lasted until the early 2000's
Blackbrook farm was sold after the death of Cora Wrench in the 1970s but two of her sons rented the farm John and Harry and later my farther Stephen. They continued to run the farm as "Wrench Brothers" the farm was known for its pedigree Border Lester sheep and its dairy herd which sadly due to its small scale gave up in 1997 after a fire in 2006 at Blackbrook our landlord later sold the farm house and building with a couple of field but the land on the Vounog Hill is still farmed the the family mainly for summer grassing for our beef herd


Just though I would let you all know the history of this field that has been an asset to to village for many years with sledgeing and pleasant views which may not be here for future generations to enjoy

If anyone has an memory's of the field / farm please share

Sourced: Facebook.

Recent Property Sales

SALES RECENTLY ADDED
35 Vounog Hill
Penyffordd, CH4 0EY
£290,000
4th Jan '18
15 Pine Way
Penyffordd, CH4 0AA
£187,995
18th Aug '17
19 Pine Way
Penyffordd, CH4 0AA
£187,995
17th Aug '17
20 Pine Way
Penyffordd, CH4 0AA
£158,645
14th Jul '17

 

9 Treetop Close
Penymynydd, CH4 0GP
£410,000
18th Dec '17

25 Abbottsford Drive
Penyffordd, CH4 0JG
£300,000
12th Jan '18
30 Vounog Hill
Penyffordd, CH4 0EZ
£80,000
20th Dec '17
35 Berwyn Avenue
Penyffordd, CH4 0HS
£185,000
19th Dec '17
You can search all these sales totally free of charge by going to OurProperty.co.uk

Thursday, March 01, 2018

Our Idiot Politicians

Very cold today wind chill factor  -11c
Not a good day to be homeless.

We continue to let immigrants in for free give them houses and cash
Allow them to set up their own religions and laws

I see there is a possibility of running low on gas, I'm ok I have a wood log burner.....
President Putin has loads of gas, but Theresa keeps trying to wind him up
Reminds me of a fly trying to worry an elephant.

EU policians continue to try bully us

I see Jeremy Corbyn  thinks we only need 1 delivery company for postal services because we only have 1 letter box
This is a man favoured by 10's of millions of people to lead the country.
His ideas will lead us towards the Venezuela situation

Royal Mail charge £13 for over 2 kg, Collect Plus charge £6 by the way

Rant over

Cllr Colin Bithell Remembered

Found on Facebook Broughton. I used to meet Colin in The Maelor in 2014. We were both not in very good shape. I would bump into him in the corridors and have a chat.


Tom Jones' Farm For Sale

https://www.onthemarket.com/details/4488993/

Thursday, February 15, 2018

Council Tax set to rise

Roads are pretty disgraceful at the moment, not just Flintshire. Here close to home we have amateur repairs that last about 10 minutes. The repairs themselves also are a disgrace.

There wouldn't be any motive behind this would there?

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/flintshire-council-tax-looks-set-14292901

Friday, February 09, 2018

This is Penyffordd District

One of our residents patrols the villages taking photos. Here they are, most excellent. I presume you will be able to see them ( not being an Instagram member)

Photos are not confined to Penyffordd.

This is the spirit of Penyffordd District.

https://www.instagram.com/lovepenyffordd/?hl=en

Thursday, February 08, 2018

Recent Property Sales Penyffordd District

16 Priory Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0JB
£215,000
1st Dec '17
13 Priory Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0JB
£190,000
24th Nov '17
2 Maple Way
Penyffordd, CH4 0FR
£190,895
30th Jun '17
25 Poppy Field Drive
Penyffordd, CH4 0GE
£171,995
30th Jun '17
SALES RECENTLY ADDED 
 

EDIT LOCATION
123 Penymynydd Road
Penymynydd, CH4 0LG
£134,100
15th Dec '17
Arundel Penymynydd Road
Penymynydd, CH4 0LJ
£140,000
10th Nov '17
SALES RECENTLY ADDED
EDIT LOCATION
22 Watts Road
Penyffordd, CH4 0HD
£149,950
4th Dec '17

Wednesday, February 07, 2018

Alyn and Deeside By Election

Congratulations to Jack Sargeant  ( Lab) for his win at the election with 60% of the vote.

http://deeside.com/Election2018/

Nationally we have Sharia May not doing a good job with Brexit.
Also up the pole on Paris Accord, Immigration, Islam, etc , etc.

Jeremy Corbyn and Team  ( inc Momentum) who want to send us the way of Venezuela.
(edited)


Tomorrow I battle at Maelor Hospital for a parking place. There is a deficiency at any one time of at least 10%. People park on grass verges everywhere because there is no place to park.

Have a good day.

Tuesday, February 06, 2018

Allotment News and Door trying

Residents continue to report someone trying their front doors to see if they are unlocked. Usually at night. Two attempts on The Groves estate. One resident says he is "baseball bat ready". There was a multiple NWP presence in Penyffordd the night before last. Perhaps they are connected.

Penyffordd Allotments near The Millstone now have CCTV. This can scan the allotments and the children's play area. Also the rear of the bus shelter.

Penyffordd Institute also has CCTV

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Attempted Break In Abbotts Lane Tonight

On Facebook somebody reports that their front door handle was tried to see if it was open. The lights were on, they were in and security light came on.
This is disconcerting.
This individual says it has happened once before.
Another person mentions same scenario, the dogs went mad.

If this stunt is tried at our house they will get 22kg of muscle and teeth with night sight flying at them. He doesn't let go. He will be closely followed by a golfing male wielding a mashie niblick. One's home is one's castle. Most probably against the law but they shouldn't be breaking in.
Too many horror stories in the press. We should have similar laws as US. The right to fire arms and a right to shoot intruders.

Last night a girl on FB said someone tried to set her car on fire which was on her drive.
I know the technique used, it was mentioned in The Daily Post. This was Cae Vounog which must be a new estate.

I hope these people have reported incidents to NWP.

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Public Enquiry - Hawarden Rd Development Next Tuesday Theatre Clwyd 10 pm

https://www.penyfforddcouncil.org/penyffordd-council-work/2018/1/13/hawarden-road-public-inquiry

Quote from above link.

We need as many people as possible to turn up on Tuesday 10:00 to show the strength of feeling in the Community.

Speeder's Surprise

On Facebook someone reports seeing Gosafe I presume, outside St Johns Primary School in Penymynydd at 11 pm . Yes one hour before midnight.

postscript: Post now removed on Facebook. So was poster making it up? Or what?

Thursday, January 11, 2018

All change at The Evening Leader

A sign of the times

http://www.wrexham.com/news/editorial-voluntary-redundancy-programme-starts-at-nwn-a-leader-edition-quietly-closes-last-week-142908.html

A big thank you to Leader staff you have done communities proud.
A big help when 2000 cars a day* broke the speed limit most days on Chester Rd.

*FCC hold the data

Speeding in the village

North Wales Police were up The Vounog yesterday educating motorists. Down here in Chester Rd we have a speed hump to slow down traffic. Some motorists go full speed over them.
In fact some motorists use the traffic bump as an over taking opportunity when motorists slow down for the bump.

Profiles of the speed bumps can be made more severe at little cost.

Our lolly pop man is currently unwell and last week a young girl had a narrow escape I am told. We had a road traffic accident 2 days ago between a bus and two cars. Nothing to do with the bus driver. There was a rather large bang as the two cars collided.  The give way at the bottom of Penymynydd Rd a dated function not fit for modern roads.

Time for some education in Chester Road.

Time for 20mph zones. Flintshire County Council currently have an allergy to 20 mph zones.
It would be good to see a change of policy.


Tuesday, January 09, 2018

Penyffordd Bus Time Table

I'm told time tables have changed. I try not to use buses myself after my Crosville experiences as a child. The use of a car is the ultimate freedom.

Here's the time table which I presume is correct.

http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/PDFFiles/Roads-and-Travel/Bus-Timetables/3-3A.pdf

Here's an app below.
It says they do the trains too
My wife uses an app to see if trains to Wrexham are running on time or cancelled due to vehicles hitting bridges.

https://moovitapp.com/index/en-gb/public_transportation-line-3A-Wales-2107-775895-577667-0

Monday, January 08, 2018

No Entry at the top of Penymynydd Rd







HGC De Sir Fflint / NWP South Flintshire
Word of warning, as of the 13th December the ‘Fail to comply with No Entry Sign’ offence has reverted back to an endorsable offence under section 36 of the RTA.

This means 3 points on your driving licence or to put it another way caught 4 times means you lose your licence.
Police still get reports from Penymynydd Road about people entering the No Entry sign near the school so be aware.

Quiet Tarmac for the By Pass

That would be good.

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/residents-relief-noisy-stretch-a55-14128411

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

A Happy Christmas for Trevor

All the best for Christmas and the New Year.

For the last 3 months or so a guinea fowl called Trevor has been wondering around Penymynydd roundabout  trying his best to get run over. He's famous on Facebook.
Apparently Trevor hails from Spon Green in Buckley.

There have been numerous attempts to catch him by the RSPCA and others.
A local couple called Duncan and Frances who had been feeding him managed to catch him last week.

Trevor now resides in Gordale Garden Centre where he has loads of new guinea fowl mates.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Redrow 190 Housing Development Enquiry Continuation

After postponement, restarts next Monday 9.30am at The Penyffordd British Legion.
As far as I am aware its for 1 day

Your support against this development would be greatly appreciated.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Accident at Llong?

I have the luxury of not having to go out today. I can watch the world go by on Daily Post, Facebook and Twitter. Below looks like an accident at Llong, happening now. Red means stop. Mobile data is collected in UK and shows whats happening on the roads in Google maps.



Click to enlarge

Friday, December 08, 2017

Wednesday, December 06, 2017

I've started following Bernie Attridge on Twitter

I have a Facebook account and a Twitter account. Thought I'd start following @bernieatto

Its a bit lively....  https://twitter.com/bernieatto

For those who do not know Bernie is Deputy Council Leader of Flintshire County Council.

I find Twitter very good. I follow all sorts of people including Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin.
Theresa May is not impressed with Twitter I think, its too honest. She does have an account.
I retweet stuff to her about 20 times a day.

Any politician not telling the truth gets outed immediately.

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

192 Houses Redrow Public Enquiry Part II

http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/news/2017/11/28/redrow-public-inquiry-part-2

Resumes 10 am Monday 11th December 2017 at Penyffordd British Legion

Your attendance required.

There may be time at the end of the day for public comments.If you are around the village at all during the day, please pop in - sign the attendance form and be seen, even if you can't stay. It would be fantastic if, at 5:00pm the room is full of concerned residents.


Please note. On the 12th the inspector and landscape experts are likely to visit the site. We are not allowed to speak to the inspector during the site visit, it could prejudice our case.

Friday, November 24, 2017

Penyfford Youth Club - A Plea from Cllr David Williams

Save our Youth club and Old School!

We do not know what Flintshire County Council have in mind for the building so we need to keep pressure on to make sure that it is not lost. There is an open evening on Tuesday 28th November at 7-00, for ex pupils and former youth club members to have a look around and share memories and old photos. Anybody interested in the building or preserving one of the few heritage features of the village are also welcome to attend. Please contact David Williams if you need any further information.

Email: David Williams dwillderw@yahoo.co.uk






Monday, November 20, 2017

Wrexham Maelor Hospital Map PDF

I have an appointment this week. I am familiar with the hospital but I am going to an outpatient dept of which I am unfamiliar. I'll do a google to find a hospital map.

20 minutes later... zilch.
I am familiar with google search I use it most days.
I'll email them to ask for a map location of the net.........
Another brick wall with email address.

Anyway here it is.

http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/861/Wrexham%20hospital%20map.pdf

postscript: Map is not dated but it is old. A department I know exists is called something else. Best get confirmation on the way in.
Parking the car an eternal problem. How much time do you allow for parking? How long is a piece of string? I have 3 favoured areas, one normal, one on mud near signs saying do not park and another one on mud around the corner.

Friday, November 17, 2017

Redrow 190 Houses Planning Appeal



In the centre standing the Welsh Assembly Government Inspector. On the left QC for Flintshire County Council. On the right Paul Tucker QC for Redrow.

links: http://www.kingschambers.com/paul-tucker-qc-aministrative-public-law.html


Redrow Appeal Link https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?Caseid=3174699&CoID=0

Planning Appeal Basics https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200207/appeals

Redrow 192 Housing Development Appeal has been adjourned on Day 3

It was deemed that not enough time was available for the completion of the witness testimony*.
Once a witness commences it has to be heard in its entirety with no breaks.

To be continued 11th December at Shire Hall.

* I'm not a solicitor so terms might be wrong

Monday, November 13, 2017

192 Redrow Proposed Development Public Enquiry starts Wednesday

For 3 days

Venue Penyffordd British Legion
Time 10am

Last enquiry I attended went something like this.

Welsh Assembly Government Inspector on the top table
On the left side Planning Officers for the local authority
On the right side agents for the planning application

The Inspector lays out how the enquiry will be carried out.
Including procedures for those who wish to speak.

Residents sit at the back.
Your support at the enquiry is a must.

Details here
http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/redrow/

Update: Cllr David Williams says " You need to register on the first day to speak.
If you or anybody you know wants to speak and can not make it on the first day, somebody else can put the name down for them to speak on the Thursday or Friday.

Carl Sargeant

https://order-order.com/2017/11/13/carwyns-clique-played-mind-games-carl-sargeant/

Saturday, November 11, 2017

Vounog Hill Development Update

Copied from Facebook

Vounog Hill Development Update

Yesterday we met with Strutt & Parker land agents, who are representing the landowner of the fields on Vounog Hill.

It was speculated in social media a couple of weeks ago that surveyors were on the land between Meadowslea and Vounog Hill. Following the meeting we can confirm that plans have been drawn up for 37 homes and the planning application is expected to be published for pre-planning consultation later this month.

In this case the people we met with, and the landowner by implication, appear very community focussed and reasonable. They are aware of the Redrow and other applications and the objections from the community. They admitted that they fearful of ‘missing the boat’ if they wait for the full LDP process (the site has been submitted to Flintshire as a potential LDP candidate site now).

They are looking at a continuation of the line of the Meadowslea houses, connecting them to the road but no further down the hill (see map).

They are aware that we have objected, on principle, to any planning applications that come ahead of the LDP process, irrespective of their content, as set out in the Penyffordd Place Plan (if you haven't signed up to it yet please do it now, we just need your name and address - email team@penyfforddcommunity.org).

In spite of our position, they are keen to ensure that the development, if built, fits in with the community and causes the least harm. We discussed the proposal in detail and they listened to our concerns for neighbouring residents and the needs of the wider village.


As soon as the proposal plans come through with the detail, we will make sure they are shared and we can provide detailed feedback.

Penyffordd and the future Flintshire LDP

Where we stand at present.

http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/news/2017/11/10/where-penyffordd-features-in-flintshires-ldp-latest

Thursday, November 09, 2017

Idiot News

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/local-news/live-crash-a550-flintshire-blocked-13876741

I'm sure it says somewhere in the Highway Code about allowing distance to stop should the car in front stop.

Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Hanson Cement Proposals

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/new-cement-mill-could-secure-13866126

The old equipment is not being replaced. They are to be mothballed. Main concerns should be about what comes out the chimney from the industrial waste that is burned.
Plastic, oil, paint, brake fluid, rubber tyres etc.

Friday, November 03, 2017

Penyffordd Railway Bridge height wrong

Sign for bridge shows  4.1m - 13 ft. When in fact the correct conversion is 13.5 ft. So lorry drivers think the bridge is 6 " higher.

FCC must have known this forever.

* info taken from Daily Post comments

http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/what-truck-calls-bridge-heights-13851479#comments-section

Monday, October 30, 2017

The Spar raided overnight

No PO services at present
Neighbours didn't hear any alarms go off

Current situation
Staff waiting for police. They're hoping for Spar to be open sometime after 11am

http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/home/2017/10/31/gallery/penyffordd-store-and-cash-machine-targeted-by-thieves-98513/


Thursday, October 26, 2017

Construction News - More attacks on the village

I saw 2 workmen with fluoro's theodolites on the corner of the field below Meadowslea the other day. I thought strange. Forgot to pass it on........

Tonight it's all over Facebook. When asked workmen said they were going to build housing. A local farmer rents fields. Property owner is based overseas apparently.

Thursday, September 28, 2017

A Good Village meeting

A packed British Legion standing room only. Presentations of the New Primary School. An awful lot of thought gone into altered design. School traffic the only blot on the horizon. Ongoing discussions on this.

Hanson Cement did a presentation on their new proposed Mill development.

Proposed housing developments were discussed. Current positions and plans of action were also discussed.


The Leader sold

http://www.wrexham.com/news/end-of-180-year-era-as-leader-newspaper-sold-to-newsquest-along-with-12-other-nwn-titles-137851.html

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Village Meeting Wednesday 7pm British Legion

Updates on Redrow 192, Hawarden Rd 32, Hansen Cement application
Penyffordd Group and Village Cllrs will be there

Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Hawarden Rd Application for housing development refused today

Hard work done to block this.
Well done those involved.

Here's the meeting video
https://flintshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/webcast_interactive/301551

Hawarden Rd application starts just after 19 minutes

The case representing the developer first

Alan Wight speaks for the village at 29 minutes.

As does Cllr David Williams at 36 minutes.






Sunday, August 20, 2017

Bird on the loose

Whilst traversing Penymynydd roundabout you may come across a Pea Hen type bird walking on the road. Apparently this bird has come from the Spon Green Area of Buckley.  RSPB have tried to catch it twice as have others.

Monday, August 14, 2017

Very Bad Road


Daily Post   09:33
Crash - Flintshire


Reports of slow traffic due to accident on A5104 between A541 (Leeswood) and Stryt Isaf (Penyffordd).

The number of drivers who cut blind corners on this stretch of road is depressing.


Thursday, August 10, 2017

White Van Man trying to steal dogs

An  incident on the Well House estate. Man trying to put resident's dog on a lead. North Wales Police have been informed, information includes registration number.

Thursday, August 03, 2017

Penyffordd Property for sale

SALES RECENTLY ADDED WITHIN 500M OF CH4 
EDIT LOCATION
23 Vounog Hill
Penyffordd, CH4 0EY
£115,000
23rd Jun
4 Darwen Drive
Penymynydd, CH4 0PJ
£105,000
9th Jun
6 Cromwell Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0GD
£255,000
26th May
1 Ferndale Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0NH
£178,500
5th May



SALES RECENTLY ADDED WITHIN 500M OF CH4 0LS
EDIT LOCATION
23 Vounog Hill
Penyffordd, CH4 0EY £115,000
23rd Jun
4 Darwen Drive
Penymynydd, CH4 0PJ £105,000
9th Jun
6 Cromwell Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0GD £255,000
26th May
1 Ferndale Close
Penyffordd, CH4 0NH £178,500
5th May

Thursday, July 20, 2017

URGENT: Planning Committee Date

The application for 32 houses on Hawarden Road will be heard by the planning committee at County Hall on the 26th July at 1:00pm.

If you are able to get there to show your support, you would be very welcome. We do not yet know whether the committee will visit the site.

http://www.penyfforddcommunity.org/news/2017/7/20/urgent-planning-committee-date

Thursday, July 06, 2017

Penyffordd Spar Post Office has issues

No parcel processing. Closed all day yesterday. Still closed this morning. Broughton Post Office nice and friendly. Free parking.

I'm told this has happened before.

Wednesday, July 05, 2017

Public consultation has now started on Flintshire County Council's Integrated Network Map and Schedule.



Interested in Flintshires future plans for walking and cycling paths in the local area? There is a current consultation on proposed walking and cycling pathways. To make comments on the plan or attend one of the consultation evenings, please see the link below.

http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/…/Active-Travel-Integrated-Net…


Active Travel Integrated Network Map Consultation
Public consultation has now started on Flintshire County Council's Integrated Network Map and Schedule.
FLINTSHIRE.GOV.UK

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Plans for proposed new Penyffordd Primary School

are to be published in July. It will be interesting to see how the sudden influx of parent's cars at start and end of day will be dealt with. There's talk of a pick up / drop off point.

Residents wanted to be involved in the design process but were stonewalled by FCC.

How many cars will be turning up at end of school?
50, 100 or 150?  School capacity somewhere near 300.
Pick up time will be a problem. It will be interesting to see how they attempt to deal with it.
Local residents are expressing concern.

The above is happening away from Chester Rd where the current school is.
Should be quieter for those of us who live near present school. :)

Monday, June 19, 2017

Arthur Arnold has died.

Arthur has passed away after illness. Big in the local community. Organised youth football and Chairman of the Penyffordd British Legion.

Thursday, June 08, 2017

Redrow 192 Welsh Assembly Government Public Enquiry

is going to be held in October. Most probably at The Penyffordd British Legion.
Details when they are formalised.

Crims Caught

Felon caught for break in's at the end of last year. Well done Police.
http://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/176788/multiple-fraud-and-theft-charges-in-flintshire-admitted-in-court.aspx

Royal Oak Kinnerton Closed


Flintshire gastro pub closes

A gastro pub in Flintshire has closed suddenly.

The Royal Oak in Higher Kinnerton, between Chester and Wrexham, shut its doors with a Facebook message saying it is “closed for the foreseeable time”.

source: North Wales Post

Monday, June 05, 2017

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