Well as local as we're going to get.
Broughton shopping park £13m cinema and restaurant plan unveiled.
Read further NE BBC Wales online.
Unofficial - A Personal View
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Councillors ordered to publish contact details online
It would appear I am not the only one who takes issue. I share views of the Information Commissioner for Wales.
During the run up to the elections it turned out ( it was commented) that all previous Penyffordd cllrs had email addresses.
Link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2012/06/29/barmouth-council-ordered-to-publish-full-details-of-its-councillors-online-55578-31284440/
Cllrs Cindy Hinds, David Williams, Linda Vidamour and Clive Weed are all easily contactible by email.
Anyway Tom we're all big mates now. Just pointing it out.
During the run up to the elections it turned out ( it was commented) that all previous Penyffordd cllrs had email addresses.
Link http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/2012/06/29/barmouth-council-ordered-to-publish-full-details-of-its-councillors-online-55578-31284440/
Cllrs Cindy Hinds, David Williams, Linda Vidamour and Clive Weed are all easily contactible by email.
Anyway Tom we're all big mates now. Just pointing it out.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Welsh Assembly Government Grant of £300,000
towards traffic calming for Chester and Hawarden Rd. This is very good news.
Neal Cockerton Head of Assets and Transportation said the vast majority of feed back was positive.
Many thanks to Dave Goodban of The Flintshire Chronicle for highlighting this issue.
Neal Cockerton Head of Assets and Transportation said the vast majority of feed back was positive.
Many thanks to Dave Goodban of The Flintshire Chronicle for highlighting this issue.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Traffic Calming Consultation a Success
in terms of resident interest. It was difficult to get to the boards to see traffic calming layouts.
In fact I came away not seeing the proposals for Chester Rd !
It was good to see head highways honcho Neal Cockerton, Head of Transportation and Assets in attendance. His team did a very good job of explaining traffic calming to the attendant crowds.
Councillors from the village included County Cllrs Cindy Hinds and David Williams. Also Cllrs Tom Jones, Colin Bithell and Clive Weed.
I thanked Chairman Cllr Tom Jones for the backing of Penyffordd Community Council.
Introduced myself to Neal Cockerton and thanked him for making the consultation possible
Had a very good talk with Ian Jones Senior Highways Engineer about traffic calming techniques.
He also told me he travelled on one of the last trains on the railway line that used to route through the middle of the village.
Forms were available to fill in with regards traffic calming for Chester Rd and Hawarden Rd, for and against. Officers will now analyse feedback and responses to see what way forward ( or backwards) will be taken.
In fact I came away not seeing the proposals for Chester Rd !
It was good to see head highways honcho Neal Cockerton, Head of Transportation and Assets in attendance. His team did a very good job of explaining traffic calming to the attendant crowds.
Councillors from the village included County Cllrs Cindy Hinds and David Williams. Also Cllrs Tom Jones, Colin Bithell and Clive Weed.
I thanked Chairman Cllr Tom Jones for the backing of Penyffordd Community Council.
Introduced myself to Neal Cockerton and thanked him for making the consultation possible
Had a very good talk with Ian Jones Senior Highways Engineer about traffic calming techniques.
He also told me he travelled on one of the last trains on the railway line that used to route through the middle of the village.
Forms were available to fill in with regards traffic calming for Chester Rd and Hawarden Rd, for and against. Officers will now analyse feedback and responses to see what way forward ( or backwards) will be taken.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Traffic Calming Consultation is on Today
at The Penyffordd British Legion between 4.30 pm and 7.00pm ( I think).
Flintshire Highways officers will be there to show models of traffic calming solutions for Chester Rd and Hawarden Rd.
They are there to answer your questions and concerns.
Flintshire Highways officers will be there to show models of traffic calming solutions for Chester Rd and Hawarden Rd.
They are there to answer your questions and concerns.
Friday, June 22, 2012
The Virgin Mary's Children
We share a common entry at the back with five other properties. We all have gates. On three occasions in the last week our gate which is open to the main road has been left wide open.
We have a bull terrier who as well as being Chairman of Vandalism, Walks, Security is also Chairman of the Escape Committee.
His road sense is at the same level as a five year old, somewhere near zero.
Last night I said to Lisa I suspected primary school children.
Today all has become clear.
It seems whilst mum is outside Penyffordd Junior School chatting to other parents her two off spring run down to the bottom of the road, run back and two across Chester Rd and generally cause havoc including running up our alley way opening the side gate.
Apparently when asked where their dad is they say they haven't got one !
We have a bull terrier who as well as being Chairman of Vandalism, Walks, Security is also Chairman of the Escape Committee.
His road sense is at the same level as a five year old, somewhere near zero.
Last night I said to Lisa I suspected primary school children.
Today all has become clear.
It seems whilst mum is outside Penyffordd Junior School chatting to other parents her two off spring run down to the bottom of the road, run back and two across Chester Rd and generally cause havoc including running up our alley way opening the side gate.
Apparently when asked where their dad is they say they haven't got one !
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Possible Traffic Calming for Penyffordd in the Daily Post
The Daily Post and Flintshire County Council are to be congratulated for high lighting traffic issues in Penyffordd.
"Cllr Bernie Attridge, cabinet member for environment at Flintshire, said: “The proposed traffic calming measures for Penyffordd are welcomed, and will improve the safety of all road users in the village.
"Cllr Bernie Attridge, cabinet member for environment at Flintshire, said: “The proposed traffic calming measures for Penyffordd are welcomed, and will improve the safety of all road users in the village.
“The scheme has been assessed in accordance with Flintshire Council's traffic calming policy.
“I urge people to attend the consultation event, so they can see for themselves what we are proposing and their view can be taken into account in the development of the scheme.”
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Thank you Bernie, You're a Top Man !
I have been getting in a bit of a panic on over lack of lack of advertising of the consultation. Mary Post Office had a letter sent to her home address which is no where near Chester Rd or Hawarden Rd.
Mary has kindly photo copied it and put it in the Post Office window.
I don't know anyone else who has received the consultation letter off Neal Cockerton , Head of Transport Assets, FCC.
I will be out over the next day putting copies through interested residents letter boxes.
Read full story here The Daily Post
Many thanks to Cllrs Cindy Hinds and David Williams and Penyffordd Community Cllrs for making traffic calming in Chester Rd a possibility.
Many thanks to Cllrs Cindy Hinds and David Williams and Penyffordd Community Cllrs for making traffic calming in Chester Rd a possibility.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Gosafe in attendance
this morning helping to make Penyffordd a safer and quieter place. Many thanks to those that are making this so.
Neighbouring village Higher Kinnerton traffic calming started
Same problem as Penyffordd but smaller.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Blogger in Trouble with Council
Link http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/jun/15/girl-photos-school-meals-blog
You might wish to read the comments section as well.
You might wish to read the comments section as well.
Molly Bateman has passed away
on Tuesday 12th June 2012
Funeral Service to be held
at The Lady of the Rosary, Buckley
at 10 am on 22/06/2012
at The Lady of the Rosary, Buckley
at 10 am on 22/06/2012
Refreshments afterwards at The Penyffordd British Legion
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Good Food at the Penyffordd Spar
The Spar have some fantastic bread rolls. Far superior to any others I have tasted. The products are made by Henllan Bread.
The Spar has delivery every other day.
Link http://www.henllanbread.co.uk/Index-2.html
The Spar has delivery every other day.
Link http://www.henllanbread.co.uk/Index-2.html
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Penyffordd Community Council Meeting June 2012
at 6.30pm start . All are welcome to attend. Flintshire Highways officers will be at the meeting to discuss village traffic management.
WRONG! Highway officials will be at a meeting on 20th June at 6 pm. My mistake. Tx to the person who emailed me pointing this out )
It is hoped that councillors see the benefits of traffic calming to Penyffordd environment. The village being a major short cut for traffic inc HGV between trunk roads to the north and south of the village.
It is hoped our elder statesman ( a school governor) who lives in a cul de sac can be persuaded as to the safety benefits of having a traffic calmed village.
Gosafe are here yet again tonight ( 7 pm )
There will be a public meeting following the community council meeting on the 25th June so that members of the public can raise concerns for and against.
Higher Kinnerton are currently having traffic calming installed.
I am of the opinion that a third of Chester Rd traffic is through traffic.
In 2007 Chester Rd traffic levels were 2800 vehicles a day. A third of that is nearly a 1000. Since then A55 Warren Bank has been constructed making the village a lot more attractive as a short cut many of whom are commercial.
This last month has seen HGV coming through the village at about 60 a day at times.
Chester Rd and other Penyffordd roads have the wires down to measure traffic volume, speed, etc.
This will be the eighth traffic measurement of Chester Rd since 2007.
Today Chester Rd has been the subject to a traffic survey outside the Penyffordd Post Office by a company acting for Flintshire Highways?
They started at 7.00 am and were here all day.
WRONG! Highway officials will be at a meeting on 20th June at 6 pm. My mistake. Tx to the person who emailed me pointing this out )
It is hoped that councillors see the benefits of traffic calming to Penyffordd environment. The village being a major short cut for traffic inc HGV between trunk roads to the north and south of the village.
It is hoped our elder statesman ( a school governor) who lives in a cul de sac can be persuaded as to the safety benefits of having a traffic calmed village.
Gosafe are here yet again tonight ( 7 pm )
There will be a public meeting following the community council meeting on the 25th June so that members of the public can raise concerns for and against.
Higher Kinnerton are currently having traffic calming installed.
I am of the opinion that a third of Chester Rd traffic is through traffic.
In 2007 Chester Rd traffic levels were 2800 vehicles a day. A third of that is nearly a 1000. Since then A55 Warren Bank has been constructed making the village a lot more attractive as a short cut many of whom are commercial.
This last month has seen HGV coming through the village at about 60 a day at times.
Chester Rd and other Penyffordd roads have the wires down to measure traffic volume, speed, etc.
This will be the eighth traffic measurement of Chester Rd since 2007.
Today Chester Rd has been the subject to a traffic survey outside the Penyffordd Post Office by a company acting for Flintshire Highways?
They started at 7.00 am and were here all day.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
I spy with my little eye
Cllr Tony Sharps visiting a councillor at 10.30 on a Sunday morning ........
Penyffordd and Penymynydd Carnival 2012
Saturday 16th June
Gates Open 1 pm - 4 pm
Admission - Adults £1 - Children 50p
Events
1.00 pm Bradley Brass Band
1.30 pm Zumba Demonstration
2.00 pm Mountain Harmony Chorus
2.30 pm Bradley Brass Band
3.00 pm Pilates Demonstration
3.30 pm Bradley Brass Band
Where On Earth?
Picture Quiz - 1st Prize - Digital Camera
Go to www. penyfforddwmi.co.uk for details
Raffle Prizes
1st Red Lion Meal Voucher
2nd Millstone Meal Voucher
3rd Tooth Whitening by Cambria Dental Practice
Raffle Draw 3.15 pm in The Institute
Red Lion Carnival Party
BBQ from 4 pm
Bouncy Castle for children.
Red Lion Carnival Party
BBQ from 4 pm
Bouncy Castle for children.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
To the doctors
That's one of the ones we haven't got in Penyffordd
I've had an outer ear infection.
The end result a slight loss of hearing - temporary or permanent?
I was given various antibiotics - eardrops and tablets.
One antibiotic was gentamycin.
Googled possible side effects of antibiotic reveals - loss of hearing, tinnitus ( which I have slightly) and the destruction of inner ear balance which means you can't stand up anymore without assistance. A kidney toxicant as well.
No mention at the doctors of the above. I decided against the gentamycin.
Didn't tell the doctor though as all I wanted was a referral to an ear specialist.
I have developed eczema along the inner arm and leg areas which I hope is temporary. This I put down to the antibiotics.
My wife has to carry tablets everywhere to stave off hive attacks after a brush with an antibiotic she can no longer take.
Cure worse than not going in the first place?
Any way it's onward to Wrexham Maelor Hospital ENT ..............
Further thoughts. If it wasn't for antibiotics 45 years ago I wouldn't be here................ Such is life.
I've had an outer ear infection.
The end result a slight loss of hearing - temporary or permanent?
I was given various antibiotics - eardrops and tablets.
One antibiotic was gentamycin.
Googled possible side effects of antibiotic reveals - loss of hearing, tinnitus ( which I have slightly) and the destruction of inner ear balance which means you can't stand up anymore without assistance. A kidney toxicant as well.
No mention at the doctors of the above. I decided against the gentamycin.
Didn't tell the doctor though as all I wanted was a referral to an ear specialist.
I have developed eczema along the inner arm and leg areas which I hope is temporary. This I put down to the antibiotics.
My wife has to carry tablets everywhere to stave off hive attacks after a brush with an antibiotic she can no longer take.
Cure worse than not going in the first place?
Any way it's onward to Wrexham Maelor Hospital ENT ..............
Further thoughts. If it wasn't for antibiotics 45 years ago I wouldn't be here................ Such is life.
Penyffordd Tennis Club are looking for new members
Coaching sessions are available.
Sarah Douglas the tennis club coach can be contacted on 07564 977745 for information.
Sarah Douglas the tennis club coach can be contacted on 07564 977745 for information.
Property Sales Penyffordd District
| 36 Hawarden Road | £111,250 |
| Penyffordd, CH4 0JE | 23rd March 2012 |
You can search all these sales totally free of charge by going to OurProperty.co.uk.
Wednesday, June 06, 2012
Thank you to Gosafe
For protecting Chester Rd community against danger and noise. This morning's positioning of the van will catch a few. More would be caught if drivers did not warn one another.
My argument being that if serial speeding drivers are caught more quickly they have less chance of killing or seriously injuring people. When you get six points on your license it's wake up time. That's except for the idiots of course.
My argument being that if serial speeding drivers are caught more quickly they have less chance of killing or seriously injuring people. When you get six points on your license it's wake up time. That's except for the idiots of course.
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