Welcome to Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn
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Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn are two individual villages working together in one Community Council, and linked by one road through both villages.
Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn have different origins, different outlooks and different communities, and yet they complement each other as ‘dormitory’ villages for Mold, (Yr Wyddgrug) the County Town of Flintshire. Set below the Clwydian Range, and in sight of Moel Famau, the highest point, the villages are the gateway to great walks, fabulous views, and unique flora and fauna of the Clwydian Range Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Post Codes Area
CH7 of Chester and North Wales Police North Wales Police MP at Westminster Rob Roberts MP Constituency Delyn AM at Cardiff Ms Hannah Blythyn County Councillor Mrs Adele Davies-Cooke Telephone Area 01352 International Dialling Code UK(44) Bus Services Number 6 Arriva, 5 mins past the hour from Pantymwyn. |
MONTHLY COMMUNITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Following guidance received, community council meetings will not take place following the Coronavirus epidemic. Any further updates will appear here in due course. Clerk to the council: Mrs Kay Roberts, Inchcape, Cefn Bychan Road, Pantymwyn, Near Mold, Flintshire, CH7 5EN. T/p: 01352 741334 and email: gwernaffieldclerk@outlook.com Community Council Minutes 2019/2020 January 2020 - 20200108_g_p_minutes.pdf February 2020 - 20200205_g_p_minutes.pdf Community Council Agendas 2019/2020 March 2020 - 20200304_g_p_cc_agenda.pdf February 2020 - 20200205_g_p_agenda.pdf January 2020 - 20200108_g_p_agenda.pdf Community Council Newsletters Spring 2020 - newsletter_spring_2020__final.pdf February 2020 has recently been distributed, copies can be found in the local shop, post office and pubs. Annual Audited Community Council Accounts Annual return for Year Ended 31 March 2019 - read INFORMATION AND DATA PROTECTION: The councils "Privacy Policy" sets out how the Council uses your personal data. gp_privacy_notice_-_september_2018.docx For archived documentation pertaining to previous years, please read our Document Archive.
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Pen Y Fron Chapel, Pen Y Fron Rd A view across the Golf Links Viewing point at Loggerheads
Basic facts and Information:
The villages lie 3 miles to the west of the historic market town of Mold, under the shadow of Moel Fammau, and the Clwydian Range of hills. The area is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, based on the limestone hills which are home to a variety of specific flora and fauna.
Gwernaffield developed to house a mining community, as well as the farmworkers and labourers; Pantymwyn began as both a holiday area, and home to the lead miners. A booklet is available for viewing or download, and describes the villages in greater detail, and will reward further study.
Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn are residential villages, which because of the topography and access are closely linked in services and amenities. In Gwernaffield, the Church stands proudly at the very centre of the village, at the crossroads, and immediately adjacent is the Hand Inn, now the only hostelry in the village.
The village primary school is set back from the main road, and welcomes pupils from the two villages, and from surrounding areas. Pantymwyn takes ‘ownership’ for the two communities of the Golf Course, home of Mold Golf Club, an 18 hole, hilly, but well cared for course (par 72); of the Post Office, including the newsagent; the Crown Tavern, a pub providing meals as well; and the independent Pen y Fron Chapel.
Leaving Pantymwyn, the main road, Cilcain Road, through the two villages passes through a very steep valley, for which the road is known as “Trial Hill”, based on motor cycle trials of bygone times. The 6ft 6 inch width restriction over the bridge spanning the River Alyn, and the narrow carriageway indicates that access to and from the neighbouring village of Cilcain is not to be undertaken lightly.
The Community Council, formed of 12 members, 6 from each village meets regularly to consider matters relevant to the two villages. It sources this website as a service to the community.
Please address all communications to the Clerk to the Community Council, Mrs Kay Roberts.
Gwernaffield developed to house a mining community, as well as the farmworkers and labourers; Pantymwyn began as both a holiday area, and home to the lead miners. A booklet is available for viewing or download, and describes the villages in greater detail, and will reward further study.
Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn are residential villages, which because of the topography and access are closely linked in services and amenities. In Gwernaffield, the Church stands proudly at the very centre of the village, at the crossroads, and immediately adjacent is the Hand Inn, now the only hostelry in the village.
The village primary school is set back from the main road, and welcomes pupils from the two villages, and from surrounding areas. Pantymwyn takes ‘ownership’ for the two communities of the Golf Course, home of Mold Golf Club, an 18 hole, hilly, but well cared for course (par 72); of the Post Office, including the newsagent; the Crown Tavern, a pub providing meals as well; and the independent Pen y Fron Chapel.
Leaving Pantymwyn, the main road, Cilcain Road, through the two villages passes through a very steep valley, for which the road is known as “Trial Hill”, based on motor cycle trials of bygone times. The 6ft 6 inch width restriction over the bridge spanning the River Alyn, and the narrow carriageway indicates that access to and from the neighbouring village of Cilcain is not to be undertaken lightly.
The Community Council, formed of 12 members, 6 from each village meets regularly to consider matters relevant to the two villages. It sources this website as a service to the community.
Please address all communications to the Clerk to the Community Council, Mrs Kay Roberts.
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