Noticeboard

Local Village Hero Award - nominations by 30 June 2025
You can nominate someone who you think is a local hero. They must live /or work in Gwernaffield or Pantymwyn. Tell us about the positive difference they make to the lives of others.
Complete the application form here and email or send to the clerk.

The Community Council - Easter Window Display/Dressing Competition 2025
for further details please click here easter_window_display_poster_2025.docx entries to [email protected] before 21st April.
We look forward to seeing your Easter creations!
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Advance Weather Warning (From SP energy networks)Bad weather is expected from Friday 21st February, and again on Sunday 23rd February and could affect some of our operational areas.
Whilst power cuts are rare, we have extra teams working both now and over the weekend to support any faults that may come in.
To help us keep your communities safe, we’ve prioritised workloads which include postponing planned works and redirecting the teams to be on standby, to preparing contractors who support us with digging and tree felling.
We will open our local Emergency Action Control Rooms and be ready to respond to events as they unfold.
How you can help your community – remind them to be prepared for a power cut:
* Have the national 105 emergency helpline on hand – it’s best to keep this on the fridge or saved in the contacts on your mobile phone. Report any power cuts immediately and we will keep you updated by text or voice alert messaging whilst our engineers are working to restore your power.
* Store a battery or wind-up torch – leave this somewhere you can access easily so you can use the torch to check on the fuse box and make your way around the house safely.
* Beware of fallen power lines – power lines may have fallen so beware of this when venturing out of your home. Always treat them as live and report them right away by calling 105.
* Keep your mobile charged – having your mobile phone charged means you can call for support if needed. It’s also worth having an analogue phone as this doesn’t run off the main electricity supply.
* Keep the heat in – if your power does go out, your heating might not work so keep extra blankets nearby and close window shutters, blinds, or curtains to help keep the heat in.
We also have a Priority Services Register for customers who may need extra support in a power cut. Find out more here.
Click here for the latest information and updates about known power cuts in your area or visit our X/Twitter channel @spenergynetwork.
Remember: If there are cables on or near the ground, please keep clear of them. These may still be live and able to conduct electricity through damp ground or metallic objects. If they are in roads or on footpaths, firstly dial 999, please stay on site if you can, tell the police and help keep passers-by well away, then also call us to advise and we will dispatch a team.
We truly appreciate your support in sharing this important information with your community.
Please get in touch if I can help you further.
Many thanks,
Heather
Heather Heaton | Stakeholder Engagement and Comms Manager
Mob: +44 07407795329
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Pwnc: Rhagrybudd Tywydd
Mae disgwyl i dywydd garw ein taro ar 21ain Chwefror ac eto ar 23ain Chwefror, ac efallai y bydd hyn yn effeithio ar rai o’n hardaloedd gweithredol.
Dydy toriadau pwer ddim yn digwydd yn aml, ond mae gennym ni dimau ychwanegol yn gweithio nawr, a dros y penwythnos er mwyn ymateb i unrhyw namau fydd yn dod i’r amlwg.
Er mwyn cadw eich cymunedau chi’n ddiogel rydym ni wedi rhoi blaenoriaeth i rannau penodol o’n llwyth gwaith drwy ohirio gwaith oedd wedi ei gynllunio, arallgyfeirio timau i fod ar alw, a pharatoi contractwyr sy’n ein cynorthwyo ni gyda’r gwaith o gloddio a thorri coed.
Byddwn yn agor ein Hystafelloedd Rheoli lleol ar gyfer Gweithredu mewn Argyfwng ac byddwn yn barod i ymateb i ddigwyddiadau wrth iddynt ddatblygu.
Sut allwch chi helpu eich cymuned? Drwy eu hatgoffa i baratoi at doriad trydan:
* Gwnewch yn siwr bod gennych chi rif y llinell gymorth genedlaethol ar gyfer argyfyngau, sef 105 – beth am roi’r rhif ar yr oergell neu ei arbed fel rhif cyswllt ar eich ffôn symudol? Rhowch wybod am unrhyw doriad pwer ar unwaith a byddwn ni’n anfon negeseuon testun neu’n gadael neges i chi gyda’r wybodaeth ddiweddaraf tra bydd ein peirianwyr yn ceisio adfer y pwer.
* Sicrhewch fod gennych chi dortsh batri neu dortsh troi â llaw wedi ei gadw mewn man hwylus er mwyn i chi allu edrych ar y bocs ffiws a mynd o un ystafell i'r llall yn ddiogel.
* Byddwch yn wyliadwrus o linellau pwer sydd wedi syrthio, efallai eu bod nhw wedi syrthio oherwydd eira trwm felly byddwch yn ofalus wrth fentro allan o’ch cartrefi. Dylech chi gymryd bod trydan yn fyw ynddynt bob amser, a rhowch wybod amdanynt ar unwaith drwy ffonio 105.
* Cadwch eich ffôn symudol wedi’i wefru’n llawn– bydd hyn yn eich galluogi i ffonio am gymorth os oes angen. Efallai ei bod hi’n syniad cael ffôn analog hefyd, gan nad yw hwn yn rhedeg oddi ar y prif gyflenwad trydan.
* Cadwch y gwres yn y ty – os ydych chi’n cael toriad pwer, mae’n bosibl na fydd eich gwres chi’n gweithio felly gwnewch yn siwr bod gennych chi flancedi ychwanegol ger llaw a chaewch y ffenestri, y bleindiau, a’r llenni er mwyn cadw'r gwres yn y ty.
Mae gennym ni Gofrestr Gwasanaethau Blaenoriaeth ar gyfer cwsmeriaid fydd angen cymorth ychwanegol yn ystod toriad trydan. Rhagor o wybodaeth ar gael yma.
Cliciwch yma i gael yr wybodaeth ddiweddaraf am doriadau trydan yn eich ardal chi, neu ewch i’n tudalen X/Trydar @spenergynetwork.
Cofiwch: Os oes ceblau ar y llawr neu’n agos at y llawr, cadwch draw oddi wrthynt. Mae’n bosibl fod trydan yn fyw ynddynt, a’u bod yn dal i allu dargludo trydan drwy lawr llaith ac eitemau metel. Os ydy’r ceblau ar y ffordd, neu ar lwybrau cerdded, ffoniwch 999 a dywedwch wrth yr heddlu. Arhoswch ar y safle os ydych chi’n gallu er mwyn sicrhau bod y bobl sy’n pasio yn cadw’n ddigon pell i ffwrdd. Yn olaf, ffoniwch ni i roi gwybod am y digwyddiad, byddwn ni’n anfon tîm i’r safle.
Rydym ni’n gwerthfawrogi eich cefnogaeth yn rannu’r wybodaeth bwysig yma gyda’ch cymuned.
Cysylltwch â mi os gallaf roi rhagor o gymorth i chi.
Diolch yn fawr,
Heather

Heather Heaton | Stakeholder Engagement and Comms Manager
Mob: +44 07407795329

Welsh Dark Sky Week

The National Landscape are hosting the events as part of this year’s Welsh Dark Skies Week.
Details of all events are hosted on the National Landscapes website, which also includes details on how to book. Spaces are limited and are filing up very fast!
https://www.clwydianrangeanddeevalleyaonb.org.uk/news-events/

Community Council Newsletter 2024/2025

https://78c2075a.flowpaper.com/CouncilNewslettercover2025finalnobleed/#page=1

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January 2025
A useful link on Flintshire County Council’s website Council Services and the weather providing information and context on grit bins, waste/recycling, missed collections, footway and road clearance.

The community council has been notified by Cefn Mawr Quarry about a fallen tree during the storm at the back of Norland, Pantymwyn (footpath 43) which is unpassable by members of the public / ramblers.
The quarry have placed closure notices for the public to see and seek an alternative route.
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The Community Council - Annual Scarecrow Competition 2024
Click on the link below to find out further details or check the notice boards in the villages - we look forward to receiving your entries by 31 October 2024.

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Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council
Summer PlayScheme 2024 Update - Join Us This Summer!

Flintshire Summer Playscheme offers a variety of activities designed to cater for different interests and age groups 5 - 12 years of age. From arts and crafts to sports and adventure games, there's something for everyone!
Registration for the 3 week Gwernaffield & Pantymwyn Scheme will be live from 5 July on Flintshire County Councils website.
www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Schools/Flintshire-Playscheme/General-Overview.aspx

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to enjoy a fun-filled summer while making new friends and developing essential life skills.🎾🏏⚽️

For more information, visit the website or contact us at – [email protected]
Create memories. Build friendships. Embrace fun. Join Flintshire Summer Playscheme 2024!
#gwernaffieldandpantymwyncommunitycouncil

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Community Council & Ysgol Y Waun Eco Council -
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Thank you / diolch to Pupils from Ysgol Y Waun Year, 2 - Year 6 who met with the Chair and Clerk to discuss their ideas about Park Improvements and equipment for the future. This information will now be considered at our July community council meeting.

Local Village Hero Awards 2024 - Congratulations to our two winners!!

Under 18 Category - Sam Wheildon of Pantymwyn for his voluntary work in co-ordination of litter picks in his community.
Over 18 Category - Carl Hopwood of Gwernaffield for his work in making wooden planters and helping with the flower displays in them for the village.

Thank you for your nominations, all do such good in our community on a voluntary basis and this is much appreciated.

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For information:

To report flooding or hear about flood warnings
Call Floodline for advice
Telephone: 0345 988 1188
Textphone: 0345 602 6340 (hard of hearing)
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Find out more about call charges

Last call to nominate your local Village Hero before 31st May.
Email the clerk for a nomination form.
Thank you.

Next Event is to - Nominate your Local Village Hero 2024!

The community council would like to recognise those individuals who go over and above for others in the community of Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn.

The Community Council would like to recognise this by providing an award of £50 to an individual under 18 and an individual over 18 years of age.

Please contact the clerk at [email protected]
for a basic nomination form and submit it before the deadline of
Wednesday 1 May 2024.

Thank you
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Thank you to the entrants of the Community Council Easter Window Dressing Competition
and the winner Libby - from Fellside in Pantymwyn - see photo here by clicking

(April 2024)

Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council
Easter Window Display / Dressing Competition 2024!

Spring is in the air, and the community council would love to see your Easter Window Displays.
Easter Egg Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.

Please take a photograph of your entry before 1st April (Easter Monday) and send to: [email protected] with your name and full address in either Gwernaffield or Pantymwyn.

Judging will take place on Wednesday 3rd April and the winners contacted.

Thank you / Diolch!
(4 March 2024 - Clerk to the Council.)

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Proposal for a New National Park based on the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Mr David Shiel, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Manager will be speaking to the community council at our 7 February meeting, 7.00pm at Mold Golf Club.  Members of the public are welcome, should they have any questions to raise.

20mph exceptions - Update from Flintshire County Council

It has always been the Flintshire County Council’s intention, post implementation of Welsh Government’s 20mph legislation, to open up a process that will allow members of the public to put forward roads for consideration, which in their opinion, could be exceptions and potentially revert back to 30mph.

As you are aware, in the consideration of exceptions, all councils across Wales must comply with both Welsh Government’s existing place and exceptions criteria.

To help residents understand the requirements, a web page has been produced which explains Welsh Governments criteria. Where people feel a road is still worthy of consideration, they will be invited to fill in an electronic form.   The form will ask them to confirm several statements relating to the road in question and only those which are eligible under WGs criteria will progress forward for consideration.

A link to the web page is included below, please feel free to share this with residents in your communities.

English - https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/20mph/20mph-Exceptions-Applications.aspx
Cymraeg - https://www.siryfflint.gov.uk/cy/Resident/20mph/20mph-Exceptions-Applications.aspx

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Cinio Nadolig yr Henoed yng Nghlwb Golff yr Wyddgrug
Senior Citizens Christmas Lunch at Mold Golf Club

11 December 2023 12.30pm arrival, lunch served at 1pm.
Turkey dinner or a vegetarian alternative (to be booked in advance)
Tocynnau Preswylwyr /Residents Tickets - £5.00 / Non Resident - £15.00

Tickets from Pantymwyn Post Office and Shelia Smith, Gwernaffield on 01352740027.

We look forward to seeing you there!
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Community Council Scarecrow Competition 2023
1st Prize - Delia Payne - Welcome to Wales/Snales (see photo - home page)
2nd Prize - Lisa Weildon - Waiting for my date!
3rd Prize - The Booth Family - Moo-osaurus.
Thank you to all those who took part with their creative scarecrow designs!
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Flintshire County Council has placed information on its website if people are concerned about flooding https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Emergency-Planning/Floods.aspx and wish to report it.
If there is a flooded road or a blocked ditch in your area, let us know and we will take action to help bring the problem under control, where we can. You can do this by contacting the Streetscene Contact Centre on 01352 701234.
If you're concerned about flooding in your area, call Floodline on 0345 988 1188 or you can contact us on 01352 701234.

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The Community Council Scarecrow Competition is Open!!!
Entries by 31 October 2023 to: [email protected]
Further details: scarecrow_a4_poster_2023_final.docx
We know what creative residents we have in Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn
and look forward to receiving your entries! (04/10/23)
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Forthcoming Services at The Holy Trinity Church, Gwernaffield

The Service of Remembrance at the Holy Trinity will take place on Sunday 12th November 2023.
The annual ‘In Loving Memory’ Service will take place on Thursday 2nd November 2023.
(2/10/23)
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Introducing 20 mph speed limits in Wales from 17 September 2023

Please find links to information on Flintshire County Council website
National Rollout - 17 September 2023 (flintshire.gov.uk)

and Welsh Government Website
https://www.gov.wales/introducing-default-20mph-speed-limits#

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North Wales Police - A reminder of contacts:

If you need to get in touch with the Neighbourhood Policing Team, you can either use 999, 101 or use the NWP public website Report a crime | North Wales Police

Report any livestock upon the highway in the future on either 101 or Live chat | North Wales Police
Live chat tends to be much quicker.

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A big thank you to everyone who took part in the Easter Window Dressing Competition, it really does help to brighten up the villages and showcase our residents creative skills!

Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council
Easter Window Dressing Competition 2023

Create your own Easter or Spring themed window!

All windows to be ready for judging by Easter weekend 7-10th April 2023.
Good Luck / Pob Lwc

Entries to [email protected]

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The Holy Trinity Church, Gwernaffield.

Palm Sunday 2nd April: Morning Worship 11.00 am; Holy Communion 6.00 pm Good Friday 7th April: Devotional Service 3.00 pm Easter Sunday 9th April: Holy Communion Worship Service 11.00 am

The Easter Cross will be displayed in the Churchyard where members of the community are invited to place flowers (these will be made available) and which will remain in situ for the week. The Easter garden will also be on display.

On Easter Monday the Church will be open between 1.00 and 5.00 pm for folk to enjoy the beautiful flower arrangements, when light refreshments will be available.

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Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council wish all our residents a Happy New Year 2023.

Thank you to those who joined our Senior Citizens Christmas meal at Mold Golf Club
it was a wonderful event!

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A message from Holy Trinity Church
A warm welcome is extended to you all at the following Christmas Services :-

Sunday, 18th December - Service of Lessons & Carols at 6 p.m.

Saturday, 24th " - Crib & Christmas Story at 6.30 p.m.
" " " First Communion of Christmas at 11 p.m.

Sunday, 25th " - Christmas Morning Holy Communion Service at 11 a.m.

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Financial Assistance 2022/2023
The Community Council has a short application form for financial assistance for local groups and organisations (and charities) supporting residents in Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn enabling them to request a modest amount of financial assistance for their group.
The form can be found here - Financial Assistance Form g_p_cc_financial_assistance_form_2022_2023.pdf please ensure any application reaches the council via [email protected]
before 31 March 2023 for consideration.

Thank you.

The Holy Trinity will be holding a memorial service of
n Remembrance Sunday 13th November, there will be a Morning Service at 11 a.m. following which there will be a short service at the War Memorial after which wreaths may be laid.

Lest we forget
The Chairman, Councillor Dave Bolton will lay a wreath on behalf of the community council.
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A message from The Holy Trinity Church, Gwernaffield:
You are warmly invited to join us at our "In Loving Memory" Service which is to take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, 6th November. If you would like the name/s of a loved one read out during the service, would you please advise Kath Stanton (no later than Thurs., 3rd November) please. Tel.No. 01352 740068.  (In addition, an "All Souls" Requiem Mass is to be held at 7 p.m. at St. John's Church, Rhydymwyn on Wednesday, 2nd November. Again, should you like a name read at this service, please advise Liz Thomas on 01352 741405 by Monday, 31st October.)"
(Monday 24 October 2022.)

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A message from The Holy Trinity Church - a warm welcome is extended to you all to join us at our Harvest Services to be heldon Sunday, 16th October as follows:- Holy Communion Service at 11.00 a.m and Evensong 6.00 p.m.
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It is almost time for our Annual Scarecrow Competition (posters and banners are in production!)
Entries by 5 November 2022 to [email protected]
Judging will take place on Sunday 6 November.
Have fun, we can't wait to see your designs this year!
(30 September 2022)
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Members of the Community Council have laid a wreath of condolence for
Her Majesty, The Queen in the Conservation Garden in Gwernaffield.
(16 September 2022)
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From Wednesday, 14th Sept., a "Book of Condolence" will be placed inside Holy Trinity
Church on the table adjacent to the Font, the book to remain open until 4 p.m. on Tuesday next, 20th September.

Our Church is open daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. - Church Services being held as follows :-

Sundays from 11am- 12.15pm and 6pm - 7pm and Tuesdays from 9.30am until 10am.


It is with deep sadness the community council pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
(21 April 1926 - 8 September 2022) Rest in Peace.
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Holy Trinity Church, Gwernaffield, will be holding a Parish Festival from Friday 1st July - Saturday 9th July. I am attaching, for your information, a poster of all events taking place during the festival.

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We hope everyone enjoyed the Queen's Platinum Jubilee (QPJ) and noticed the flags hung in the villages by the community council and had sight of a copy of the QPJ Booklet. Here is an electronic copy.
QPJ Booklet June 2022

Notice of Community Councillor vacancies
with Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council.
g_p_co-option_notice_may_2022.docx

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Notice of Uncontested Election
Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council
(Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn wards)
notice_of_uncontested_gwernaffield__pantymwyn_-_english__002_.docx
(11 April 2022)

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Holy Trinity Church Gwernaffield

A warm welcome is extended to you all at the following Easter Services :-

                    Palm Sunday               10th April               11 a.m. - Morning Worship

                    Good Friday                15th    "                    3 p.m. - Devotional Service

                    Easter Sunday             17th    "                  11 a.m. - Easter Day Holy Communion

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NOTICE OF ELECTION
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL THURSDAY 5 MAY 2022
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"Holy Trinity Church Gwernaffield

A warm welcome is extended to you all at our Mothering Sunday Service which takes place on Sunday, 27th March at 11 a.m."
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Community and Neighbourhood Events
on the
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Jiwbilî Platinwm y Frenhines

Friday 3 to Monday 6 June 2022
Are you thinking of holding a community/neighbourhood event during the Jubilee weekend?
If so, Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council may be able to help.
Advice and support for road closures, licensing requirements and possible funding options etc. will be available from the Community Council (as provided by Flintshire County Council).
If anyone / group is planning an event, could you please let Cllr. Ruth Appleton know.
tel: 07805 860478
email: [email protected]

Holy Trinity Church are holding a 'SOUP AND SCONE LUNCH' ON
SATURDAY 5th MARCH - IN THE CHURCH HALL - 12.00 - 2.00PM
WE WOULD LOVE YOU TO JOIN US. £3.50 - THERE WILL BE A
BRIC - A - BRAC STALL

Thank you to our residents for attending the Senior Citizens Christmas Meal in December, it is clear from your comments and thanks received it was something which was welcomed and long awaited!

Also those who turned out for the Carol Service on a wet and windy night by the Christmas Tree, kindly donated by Cefn Mawr Quarry.

A big thank you to the small events team for helping organise the above events.

We wish our all Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn residents a Happy 2022!
(Clerk to the Council - January 2022)

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HolyTrinity Church - Gwernaffield

A warm welcome is extended to you all at the following Christmas Services :-

        Sunday, 19th December - Service of Lessons & Carols at 6.00 p.m.,
                                          followed by mulled wine & mince pies in the Church Hall

        Friday,   24th December - Christmas Eve -
                                         Crib & Christmas Story at 6.30 p.m.
                                         First Communion of Christmas at 11.00 p.m.

      Saturday, 25th December - Christmas Morning Service at 11.00 a.m.

To date there are no restrictions on numbers attending but we would ask, please, that
face-masks continue to be worn.

We look forward very much to seeing you.

Christmas Carol Singing 24 December 2021

Join us on Christmas Eve for a traditional community carol singing in Pantymwyn.
Walk a limited route around the village, spreading Christmas cheer and good tidings. (Song sheets provided).
Meeting Point Christmas Tree (top of Pen Y Fron Road) 4.00pm
Calling at Cefn Bychan Road 4.20pm (approximate times)
Village Hall 4.50pm
Crown Inn for Refreshments - 5.00pm

"Holy Trinity Church Gwernaffield

      You are warmly invited to join us at our Remembrance Day Service to be held

      in Church on Sunday, 14th November at 11 a.m.

      Although this year there are no restrictions on numbers attending, face-masks

      should continue to be worn.

      We look forward to seeing you."

NB. Although the service begins at 11 a.m., it would be appreciated if the congregation
could be seated by 10.50 a.m. (November 2021)

The Community Council's Tribute to the late Community Councillor Lynne Pritchard.
Memorial bench unveiled in Gwernaffield for Cllr Lynne Pritchard | The Leader (leaderlive.co.uk)

A big thank you to those residents who entered the Scarecrow Competition in 2021 and Cllr. Kate Johnson who co-ordinates the event, another successful and enjoyable community council event.

A message from "Holy Trinity Church - Gwernaffield - A warm welcome is extended to every-one at our Harvest Services as follows :-

                     Sunday, 3rd October -   Morning Service at 11 a.m.
Holy Communion at 6 p.m."

ANNUAL SCARECROW COMPETITION - SEPTEMBER 2021

Don't forget to enter this years community council scarecrow competition on the weekend of the 25/26 September 2021. Register by 24 September at [email protected] or 07890646870 to notify Cllr. Kate Johnson you wish to take part.

The judges look forward to seeing this years entries! Good Luck and have fun being creative!

SUMMER PLAYSCHEME 2021

The Community Council in Partnership will hold its Playscheme Provision during the week day mornings of the last week of July and first two weeks of August on Ysgol Y Waun, Playing Fields.
Registration prior to attendance is important and the link will appear here shortly to pre book.

Thank you, if you attended the Summer Playscheme, many of the local children enjoyed the opportunity to see friends in a safe, familiar space on the playing fields.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL VACANCIES

Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011, Section 116

Notice of Co-Option

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council intends to Co-opt members to fill the vacancy that exists in the office of Councillor for the Gwernaffield ward following the resignation of Councillor Richard Hughes.

Expressions of interest are being sought from members of the public who meet the following qualifications and are interested in representing their community on the aforementioned Community Council. You must be a British, Commonwealth, Irish or a European Union citizen and be 18 years of age or over; and meet at least one of the following criteria:

registered as a local government elector for the area named above; or
during the whole of the last 12 months occupied as owner or tenant land or other premises in the community named above; or
your principal or only place of work during the last 12 months has been in the community named above; or
you have during the whole of the last 12 months resided in the Community or with 4.8 kilometres of it.[1]

If you wish to be considered for co-option for the vacant seat/s or want more information regarding the role of a Community Councillor please contact the Proper Officer, Clerk to the Council - Mrs Kay Roberts at [email protected] or Chairman Councillor Dave Bolton on 01352 740867.

[1] Certain people are disqualified from standing, and these include paid officers of the community council, anyone subject to bankruptcy restriction orders and those subject to recent sentences of imprisonment.

COMMUNITY LITTER PICKS 2021

May 27th, 10am, Gwernaffield,
June 24th, 10am, Pantymwyn
July 29th, 10am, Gwernaffield
August 26th, 10am, Pantymwyn
September 23rd, 10am, Gwernaffield
October 28th, 10am, Pantymwyn
November 25th, 10am, Gwernaffield
December 30th, 10am, Pantymwyn

Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council are wishing a fond farewell to a local resident, Councillor and Chairman who has been with the council since 2015 as he moves back to his native Anglesey with his wife Shirley.
Councillor Richard Hughes was presented with a framed photograph of a snow capped Moel Famau inscribed with his term of office both as Councillor and Chairman for the area and thanked for his time and commitment to his local community by fellow councillors and the clerk.
In addition to his role as Councillor and Chairman, Cllr Hughes has been Treasurer of the Gwernaffield Church Hall Association for the last ten years, instrumental in environmental improvements to the village hall and the council representative on The Hafod Federation.
Cllr Richard Hughes said “ I have enjoyed working with so many local people over the years and will always have a special interest in the wellbeing of Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn and hope to keep in touch with the friends that we have made during this time.”

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Thank you to everyone who entered the Community Council Easter Competition we enjoyed seeing your displays in the villages.  Congratulations to the winners!

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"Holy Trinity Church Gwernaffield.

A warm welcome is extended to you all at the following Easter Services :-

Palm Sunday (28th March) - 11 a.m. Morning Service

Good Friday   ( 2nd April)    -   A 'Tenebrae' Service (i.e. readings/music) is to be held at 7.30 p.m.

Easter Sunday (4th (April)   -   Holy Communion Service at 11 a.m.

(Bearing in mind the maximum number of 30 permitted to attend Services and to avoid
disappointment, it would be advisable (particularly for Easter Sunday) to reserve a seat.
Please contact Kath Stanton on the following :-

                      Tel.   01352 740068

                      email:   [email protected]

We look forward very much to seeing you."

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Prynhawn Da pawb 🐰

🐤🐥🐣🐇🐰Competition time🐇 🐰🐥🐣🐣
The Community council is running a competition for Easter. Cystadleuaeth y Pasg.

There are two ways to enter, and if you are a child, you can enter both parts! 😊😊😊

To enter/ I fynd i mewn
1.Decorate your front window with a Easter or spring theme. 🐥
2. Make an Easter bunny (kids only) you can do this any way you like 🐰

E mail: [email protected]
to let us know you are entering.

The windows will be placed on Facebook for the villages to vote for favourites and the bunnies will be judged by the community council events team 🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰

Fabulous prizes 🐣
2 Windows will receive a prize of a hamper and the child who makes best best bunny in the competition will win a special hamper all of their own. 🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰

Please enter before good Friday (2nd April)
Winners announced 6th April

Good luck/pob lwc 🍀

A message from Holy Trinity Church Gwernaffield
This year on Easter Sunday, i.e. 4th April, a Wooden Cross will be placed in the Church-yard
with an invitation to any-one in our Community who would like to place a flower on the Cross
in order to celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Cross will remain until the end of the week."
(Posted 9 March 2020)
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Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council wish residents a happy and healthy 2021!

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Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council

Appointment of a Community Youth Representative 2021

Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council is seeking to appoint a Community Youth Representative (unpaid) to serve on the Council.

Role:

To provide a ‘Youth View’ on all matters considered by the Council. (This will entail attendance at the Council’s monthly meeting held at 7.00 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Meetings normally last for two hours; (this excludes August when the community council is in recess)

Eligibility:

Candidates must be:-

Aged 16-25 years
Considered by the Council to be suitable to represent the interests of individuals under the age of 26 years who live, work or receive education or training in the Community Council area Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn.

Candidates preferably will live, work, or receive education or training in Gwernaffield / Pantymwyn or surrounding area.

Duration of Appointment:

2 Years

Appointment Process:

Interested candidates should apply to the Council by letter (or email) setting out their reasons for wishing to undertake this role and their suitability. The application letter should include the names of two persons from whom references can be sought.

Applications should be submitted to Mrs Kay Roberts, Clerk & Financial Officer, Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council, Inchcape, Cefn Bychan Road, Pantymwyn, CH7 5EN.

Email: [email protected]

COMMUNITY COUNCIL VACANCIES
Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011, Section 116
Notice of Co-Option

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council intends to Co-opt members to fill the vacancies (x2) that exists in the office of Councillor for the Pantymwyn wards following the resignation of Councillor Jackie Roberts and Councillor Rod Morgan.

Expressions of interest are being sought from members of the public who meet the following qualifications and are interested in representing their community on the aforementioned Community Council. You must be a British, Commonwealth, Irish or a European Union citizen and be 18 years of age or over; and meet at least one of the following criteria:

registered as a local government elector for the area named above; or
during the whole of the last 12 months occupied as owner or tenant land or other premises in the community named above; or
your principal or only place of work during the last 12 months has been in the community named above; or
you have during the whole of the last 12 months resided in the Community or with 4.8 kilometres of it.[1]

registered as a local government elector for the area named above; or
during the whole of the last 12 months occupied as owner or tenant land or other premises in the community named above; or
your principal or only place of work during the last 12 months has been in the community named above; or
you have during the whole of the last 12 months resided in the Community or with 4.8 kilometres of it.[1][1]

If you wish to be considered for co-option for the vacant seats or want more information regarding the role of a Community Councillor please contact the Proper Officer, Clerk to the Council - Mrs Kay Roberts on 01352 741334 by the deadline of 5 January 2021.

[2][1] Certain people are disqualified from standing, and these include paid officers of the community council, anyone subject to bankruptcy restriction orders and those subject to recent sentences of imprisonment.

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Due to a sharp increase in coronavirus cases, new restrictions are now in place in Flintshire.

More information about the lockdown can be found at www.gov.wales/local-lockdown / www.llyw.cymru/cyfnod-clo-lleol

The Council has also set up a web page www.flintshire.gov.uk/local-lockdown and www.siryfflint.gov.uk/Cyfnod-clo-lleol signposting people to Welsh Government’s lockdown information. (1 October 2020 - Clerk)

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Sunflower Competition 3rd October 2020
See details attached scarecrow_2020.pub
(post September 2020)

Thank you for your Sunflower entries, we certainly saw the village blooming!

SUMMER PLAYSCHEME 2020 Monday 17 August - 28 August 2020
Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council in Partnership with Flintshire County Council will be holding the playscheme:
Mornings (approximate times tbc 10.30am - 12.30pm)
Ysgol Y Waun - School Playing Fields
All games and activities will be organised with social distancing measures in place.
Pre-registration will be essential, and the community council have been informed the relevant form will be available at the end of this week, we await notification from County.
Unfortunately, there is no Food scheme this year as County have advised all funding has been diverted for the continuation of school meals in the summer holidays for those entitled.
NB. Much has changed since the original community council decision not to partake in the Playscheme on 1 July 2020: non-essential retail has opened, and we have been able to form "bubbles" and have had announcements of the eventual opening of play areas and schools have re-opened for a limited number of days. In revisiting the decision, the community council has considered all the above and aimed to support the wishes of our community.
Play Areas - we have been advised by County that the inspectors for the parks will be formally re-opening them this Thursday 23 July and erecting guidance and relevant social distancing notices which people using the park are being asked to observe.
The community council wishes everyone a good summer holiday. 21 July 2020 (Clerk to the Council)

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A welcome to our newest Community Councillor Adrian Barsby!
We now have a full complement again of 12 community councillors.

June 2020
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THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR SCHEME - RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS EPIDEMIC

The Community Council's flyer below with information on the Good Neighbour Scheme
good_neighbour_scheme_v2[9496].pdf
Further information contact Councillor Kate Johnson on 07890646870

Mold Community Shop

Mold Community Shop which has been set up within the Daniel Owen Community Centre. The shop is offering delivery, free to Mold residents and outside of Mold within a 4 mile radius delivery charge is £2.50.

If you feel appropriate, please share with your residents.

The shop currently sells essential items such as bread, milk, eggs, yogurts, bacon, fruit & veg (stock list will expand with demand).

If anyone want to go to the shop it is open Monday – Saturday 10am – 3pm, but they will also delivery. Please note delivery schedule will prioritise those self isolating and key workers to be delivered first, with other deliveries taking place after.

You can ring through an order and pay over the phone or cash is accepted but they are requesting the correct money so no change is needed to be given.

If you would like any further information or wish to place an order, please call Karen at the Daniel Owen Centre on 01352 754792 or email [email protected].

Coppy Farm Planning Application Update

The community council understand the application has now been withdrawn from the March committee agenda. The matter was put to the chief officers and then to the Chair and the decision was made that we will withdraw it from this months agenda to allow them to carry out a further ecological survey (which can’t be carried out until May) and submit the amended details that are apparently still being worked upon. I envisage that we will be in a position to take it back June/July time.
Once we have the amended details we will re-consult everyone on the new details.
(Mr James Beattie - Planning Officer Flintshire County Council)

Thank you to those residents who joined us at the Senior Citizens Christmas lunch and the Community Champions who won their awards.

Look out for our Christmas tree in Pantymwyn donated by Cefn Mawr Quarry, which will be located near the corner of Pen Y Fron Road near the millennium stones. Feel free to add a Christmas decoration! The tree has also been lit in the conservation garden Gwernaffield.

Forthcoming Christmas Community Council Events 2019!

MONDAY 2 DECEMBER 1.00PM MOLD GOLF CLUB OVER 60's CHRISTMAS LUNCH

We look forward to welcoming you to our events. Tickets are going quickly from the Post Office in Pantymwyn, a contribution of £5.00 toward the meal is requested. Entertainment will be being provided again by our local talented resident Angela Parker, who did a fabulous performance at last years event.

SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER 6.30PM CAROL SINGING
Christmas Carol singing will be at Pantymwyn Village Hall and Gwernaffield Conservation Garden.
Refreshments to follow.

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Thank you to all those who took part in our Scarecrow Competition 2019! There were some excellent creative entries!
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MONDAY 2 DECEMBER 2019 12.00noon OVER 60'S CHRISTMAS LUNCH AT MOLD GOLF CLUB
Tickets are on sale for a contribution of £5.00 from Pantymwyn Post Office.
We hope you will join us for an enjoyable festive afternoon!
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Community Councillor Vacancies

Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council have two vacancies for the Gwernaffield Ward. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of every month between 7pm and 9pm and are held at Ysgol Y Waun. There are basic criteria an individual must meet including being an elector in either Gwernaffield or Pantymwyn.

If you want to make a difference to your community and act as a voice for local residents please email [email protected] or telephone 01352 741334 for more information from Kay Roberts - Clerk to the Council.
A small annual allowance is payable.

Payments to Members of Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council for 2018/2019

In accordance with Section 151 of the Local Government Measure 2011, Community and Town Councils must publish within their authority area the remuneration received by their members by 30th September following the end of the year to which the payment relates.

View document.

RECYCLING AND WASTE CONSULTATION BY FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

HAVE YOUR SAY!

Flintshire County Council is undertaking a public consultation to engage with residents on the current and future waste services. Feedback is be required on: · How residents currently use the service · What restricts a person’s ability to recycle · What could be do to make sure that recycling potential is maximise into the future?

This matter is open to consultation until the 31 October 2019 via a short survey available on the Flintshire County Council website. This web page includes further details on the current recycling and waste services, what happens to the waste collected, frequently asked questions and much more. Please take the time to review this information and complete the survey, your input is valued. In addition to online information, a number of community engagement ‘drop in’ events are taking place across the County for members of the public to come and discuss all matters recycling and waste with members of the team.

These will be held at the following locations

Buckley Connects Centre Monday 7 October 10am-2pm
Mold Connects Centre Wednesday 9 October 10am-2pm
Flint Connects Centre Friday 11 October 10am-2pm
Connah’s Quay Connects Centre Tuesday 15 October 10am-2pm
Holywell Connects Centre Thursday 17 October 10am-2pm

Further No 6 Bus News UPDATE

We understand from Flintshire County Council the N0 6 bus will be retained until March 2020.
The signatures locally received (along with 2,500 others) will be presented to the committee at the Senedd in Cardiff on
18 September 2019.
Thank you if you signed the petition!
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SEPTEMBER NEWS!!!

REVIEW OF ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE COUNTY OF FLINTSHIRE - DRAFT PROPOSALS
THE LOCAL DEMOCRACY AND BOUNDARY COMMISSION FOR WALES HAVE COMPLETED THE FIRST STAGE OF THEIR REVIEW OF THE ELECTORAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE COUNTY OF FLINTSHIRE. THE COMMISSION WOULD WELCOME ANY COMMENTS PRIOR TO 27 NOVEMBER 2019.
THE COMMISSIONS WEBSITE IS
www.ldbc.gov.wales

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THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL WISH TO GIVE A VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO THEIR LONG STANDING COUNCILLOR LYNNE PRITCHARD WHO IN SEPTEMBER 2019 HAS STEPPED DOWN FROM THE COUNCIL AFTER 30 YEARS.
(INCLUDING SERVING AS CHAIR OVER THE YEARS)
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N0 6 BUS SERVICE
FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL HAS INFORMED THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL THE BUS SERVICE WILL RUN UNTIL THE END OF DECEMBER 2019, AT WHICH POINT A REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE. (SEPT 2019)

Notice of Appointment of date for the exercise of electors rights - view PDF

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE WORK OF YOUR COMMUNITY COUNCIL BY READING THE MINUTES OF MONTHLY MEETINGS ON OUR HOME PAGE.
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SUMMER PLAYSCHEME FOR CHILDREN - AGED 5 - 12 YEARS.
WE HOPE THIS YEARS SUMMER PLAYSCHEME WILL BE A SUCCESS. IT WILL RUN FOR 3 WEEKS FROM
22 JULY 2019 - 9 AUGUST 2019 AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION THIS YEAR.
THE SCOUT FIELD FROM 10.30 - 12.30PM, ALL WELCOME!
YOU WILL NEED A CONSENT FORM COMPLETING FOR ATTENDING THE SESSION AND A FORM
(BOTH FROM THE PLAY WORKERS) TO HAVE A FREE LUNCH.
HAVE FUN, AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE NEW VENUE!
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TRANSPORT - N06 BUS SERVICE - Update April 2019
The community council have been informed by Flintshire County Council that the service will continue to run until the end of June 2019 and will be operated by Townlynx on the current timetable. Flintshire County Council apologises for any on going uncertainty surrounding the date of the withdrawal of the N06 bus service but they advise that they wish to ensure every effort is made to manage any change of service. If you have further concerns contact your elected representative -
County Councillor Adele Davies Cooke on A[email protected]
01352 759034
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THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL ARE PLANNING
A LITTER PICK IN THE VILLAGES ON 11 MAY 2019 - FURTHER INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

At the 6 March 2019 meeting the community council will be discussing continued improvements to
Gwernaffield Playing Fields/Park with Mr Richard Roberts, Play Design Officer at Aura.
Members of the public welcome.
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Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council votes to unanimously object to the erection of 80 dwellings, convenience store and associated development at Coppy Farm, Cilcain Road, Gwernaffield, Mold, CH7 5DQ.
(Planning Application N0: 059396)
Following the public meeting held in January the community council has submitted its letter of objection as approved by members present at the 6 February 2019 council meeting. This has been forward to members of Flintshire County Council Planning Committee, The Planning officer and relevant AM and MP,to
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A major planning application reference 059396 from the applicant - Bromfield Group Ltd has been submitted to Flintshire County Council to comment by 15 February 2019.
LOCATION: Coppy Farm, Cilcain Road, Gwernaffield, Mold, CH7 5DQ
PROPOSAL: Erection of 80 dwellings, convenience store & associated development.
Further details https://digital.flintshire.gov.uk/FCC_Planning/ enter the planning application reference 059396
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The Community council would like to wish all of the residents of Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn best wishes for the Christmas and New year period. We are pleased with the many positive comments received about the World War 1 Centenary Event, with over 100 people turning up and participating. Thank you to all those who attended and the community groups who gave their time and effort into creating such a memorable event! We hope to see you at the carol singing events being promoted around the villages on 7 December in Pantymwyn and 8 December in Gwernaffield.
Refreshments will be available after the event.
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A warm welcome to our recently co-opted Community Councillor for the Gwernaffield Ward David Coggins Cogan.
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GWERNAFFIELD AND PANTYMWYN COMMUNITY COUNCIL REMEMBER
WORLD WAR 1 CENTENARY EVENT - 9 NOVEMBER 2018, GWERNAFFIELD CHURCH HALL 6.30PM - 8.30PM
JOIN US AT THIS EVENT WHICH WILL BE A CULMINATION OF INTERGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY GROUPS INCLUDING THE
BRO FAMAU SCOUTS, GWERNAFFIELD SILVER BAND, LOCAL REPRESENTATIVES FROM ARMED SERVICES AND CHILDREN FROM YSGOL Y WAUN, WHO WILL JOINTLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE EVENING WITH READINGS, MUSIC AND A DISPLAY ON
"THE VISIONS AND ECHOES OF WAR" THROUGH A PROJECTION OF IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHS.
ON THE EVENING REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED BY THE WOMENS INSTITUTE.
(Updated 25 October 2018)

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PUBLISHED MEMBERS ALLOWANCES 2017/2018 FINANCIAL YEAR
20172018_gp_members_published_allowances.pdf
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The Community Council has an events committee which are planning various events during 2018 including the Scarecrow Competition on the weekend of 6 and 7 October 2018!
For further information on forthcoming events look out on our notice boards and this website.
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INFORMATION AND DATA PROTECTION Adopted September 2018
The councils "Privacy Policy" sets out how the Council uses your personal data. gp_privacy_notice_-_september_2018.docx
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Vacancy for a community councillor.
Do you want to make a difference to the villages of Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn then read on...............................
Expressions of interest are being sought from members of the public who meet the following qualifications and are interested in representing their community on the aforementioned Community Council. You must be a British, Commonwealth, Irish or a European Union citizen and be 18 years of age or over; and meet at least one of the following criteria:
registered as a local government elector for the area named above; or during the whole of the last 12 months occupied as owner or tenant land or other premises in the community named above; or your principal or only place of work during the last 12 months has been in the community named above; or you have during the whole of the last 12 months resided in the Commuinity or with 4.8 kilometres of it.[1]
NB. Certain people are disqualified from standing, and these include paid officers of the community council, anyone subject to bankruptcy restriction orders and those subject to recent sentences of imprisonment.
Please email the clerk to the council Mrs K Roberts at [email protected]
for further information.
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'Congratulations to Pantymwyn Village Hall who have won 1st Prize in the Flintshire County Council Best Kept Community Garden competition 2018. A message from Chairperson, Pauline Kershaw, 'Thank you to all the funding bodies, the Village Hall Committee members & the individuals who have put their time & energy into developing our community garden over the years. The judges gave some excellent feedback about the hall & the garden. Well done everyone!'

July 2018
The Community Council welcomed two new co-opted community councillors.
Councillor Clive Thomas and Councillor Justin Roberts.

Gwernaffield Playing Field Trust will be holding a carnival on 14 July 2018 on the Church Field, Gwernaffield at 12.15pm ALL WELCOME!
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At the AGM on 2 May 2018
The community council welcomed Cllr. Richard Hughes as Chairman
and Cllr. Kate Johnson as Vice Chairperson for 2018/2019.

THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
WILL TAKE PLACE ON 2 MAY 2018, 7.15PM AT YSGOL Y WAUN (COMMUNITY CENTRE)
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND AND LEARN ABOUT THE WORK OF THE COUNCIL AND THE
12 COUNCILLORS WHO REPRESENT YOU IN GWERNAFFIELD AND PANTYMWYN.
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POWER CUT?
There is a new number to call regardless of your energy supplier, if there is a power cut you can still call
SP Energy NETWORKS 0800 001 5400 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. (March 2018)
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Thank you to those people who completed the short transport survey.
Watch this space and the newsletter for any further updates on this matter.
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Winter Maintenance Concerns for Rural Villages - Community Council voice residents concerns
Earlier this year the community council wrote to Councillor Carolyn Thomas, Cabinet Member for Streetscene and Countryside and
Mr Steve Jones Head of Streetscene with regard to some residents concerns about winter maintainece in the villages. Here is Flintshire County Councils response. letter_gwernaffield_cc_winter_maintenance_20.2.18.doc
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Residents Winter Maintenance Concerns in Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn
Have your voices heard!
Following some concerns from residents in the villages, the community council wrote to Streetscene and the member responsible for Streetscene at the County Council. Both will be at the next community council meeting on 7 February 2018, 7.15pm at Ysgol Y Waun should you have any concerns with regard to winter maintenance i.e. gritting and road safety in the villages.
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Happy New Year 2018 from Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council.
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Please take extra care driving through the villages, after the exceptional snow fall over the weekend. For more information visit the Flintshire County Council www.flintshire.gov.uk
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Thank you to those who turned out for the Big Dig in November 2017 including the local scouts. We all agree the conservation garden and Gwernaffield Park are taking shape!
Particularly with the Christmas lights in the conservation garden.
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Councillor Kate Johnson will be conducting a short door/door survey with residents over the next 6 weeks on their community transport needs. There will also be a survey monkey available via the Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community facebook site.
16 November 2017
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REVIEW OF THE TOWN AND COMMUNITY COUNCIL SECTOR IN WALES
An independent Review Panel has been set up to consider the future role of Community and Town Councils. The Panel are keen to hear from the communities they serve.
They want your thoughts on:
Q) What should Community and Town Councils be responsible for?
Q) How should they operate?
Q) What is standing in their way to deliver to the local community?
Q) How do councils ensure they represent their local community?
The review is expected to take around one year. Use this opportunity to share your views at email: [email protected]
Posted by the clerk to the council 16 November 2017

The Community Council has been contacted by the heating Oil Club which aims to reduce the cost of heating oil for members and the environment. Find out more at https://www.oil-club.co.uk . NB. The community council does not recommend any particular oil company and is aware there are others. This is for information only.

The Woodland Trust has donated trees and shrubs for the villages. Volunteers now needed on 19 November 2017 for "The Big Dig" at Gwernaffield Play Area/Playing Fields from
10am - 4pm. Don't forget to bring a spade!
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Welcome to our new community councillor Mr Stephen Roscoe, who lives in Pantymwyn and joined the community council on 4 October 2017.
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The Community Council latest statement of accounts having been internally and externally audited can be viewed on the front page of this website for 2016/2017.
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Should you have any questions you wish to put to Mr Gary Nancarrow, Manager of Minerals and Waste Planning at Flintshire County Council regarding Cefn Mawr Quarry members of the public are welcome to attend the next meeting of the community council on Wednesday 4 October, Ysgol Y Waun, 7.30pm.

NOTICE BOARD
Blasting at Cefn Mawr Quarry
A number of residents have raised concerns about blasting at Cefn Mawr Quarry. As a community council we raised this with the Manager of Minerals and Waste Planning, Mr Nancarrow based at Flintshire County Council. Click here (img005.pdf) for a link to Mr Nancarrow's written response. It is hoped he will attend a future community council meeting.
Post 11/09/2017 Clerk

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The @WalesAudit want to hear what you think of council services in rural communities http://audit.wales/my-rural-services
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Noticeboard
Flintshire County Council has launched its consultation on its draft active travel integrated network proposals. Please follow the link below to the consultation page: http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Streetscene/Active-Travel-Integrated-Network-Map-Consultation.aspx the consultation is from 3rd July - 24th September 2017 and is an opportunity for the public to have their say to improve infrastructure for walkers and cyclists across the county. There is also a drop in at Mold Town Council Office 20 July 2017, 2.00pm - 7.00pm, so call in and speak to an officer and find out more about it!
On 10 May 2017 Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council adopted by resolution
The Members Code of Conduct.
The essence of the code is that councillors agree to act openly and honourably in the public interest.

Please note Cllr Pritchard's email address has changed to: [email protected]

Pantymwyn Village Hall ‘It’s a great place to meet!’
Join in, lots going on to improve fitness & creativity
free
Monday's Short Mat Bowls 2-4pm & Friday 10- 12am
TREK Exercise classes
Monday 9:45 -10:30Low impact aerobic & relaxation
Monday 5:45-6:45 Aerotone
Monday 6:45- 7:45 Free Style Yoga
Some Saturdays 9:30-11:30 as advertised
Hula Hoop
Tuesday's
9:30 -11:30 Local artist Marlene Clarke supports the group.
Monday's Short Mat Bowls 2-4pm & Friday 10- 12am
Thursday Table Tennis 9:30 -11:00
Rainbows Tuesday 5:30-6:30
Brownies Wednesday 6:00- 7:45
Chapel Sunday 11:30 -1:00
Monthly groups advertised on Village Hall Notice Board
Photo group Every 2 months
Monday 7:45 -9:30pm as advertised
Craft group Last Wed of month as advertised
Community Garden - Occasional Thursdays 10:00-11:30am
as advertised
Please join us to keep the weeds in check at the Village Hall gardens
Speaker Nights
7:00 -9:00 Last Thursday of month as advertised
WI Inspiring Women
First Tuesday month
Monday1:45 -4:00pm

At the Annual Meeting in May 2017 Councillor Lynne Pritchard was elected Chair and Councillor Richard Hughes was elected Vice Chair of Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council by majority vote.
The Community Council also wish to welcome 5 new Councillors -
Karen Armstrong, Peter Challinor, Kate Johnson, Jackie Roberts and Lynne Vaughan.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY COUNCIL WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 5 July 2017, 7.30PM AT YSGOL Y WAUN. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND.
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The Community Council took over the 'Trusteeship' of Gwernaffield Playing Field in 2016. A fundraising group was formed in August 2016 and is open to anyone who would like to help either fundraise or to keep the Playing Field in good shape. Contact Lynne Vaughan Chairman - 01352 349914
[email protected] Please see Home page where on the right hand side you will find a booklet about the history of the Playing Field, extracts taken from hand written minutes since the inception in 1905,

Be Seen - Be Safe

There are concerns about vehicles driving through our villages at dusky, rainy, foggy times of the day without displaying any lights whatsoever.
It is difficult to see such vehicles if they are not brightly coloured and particularly when in between other vehicles who are displaying lights.
Pedestrians are often tempted to cross roads or other vehicles emerge from junctions in the mistaken belief that there is an adequate gap between the easy to see lit vehicles. This can be dangerous and is easy to rectify by making sure that adequate lights are displayed.
It is easy to forget to light up when a driver can see ahead but perhaps the raising of awareness may help to avert an accident.
If other vehicles are displaying lights then ask yourself this question.... Do I have my lights on? It may prevent an accident if you then follow suit.
In some European countries, moving vehicles have to display lights at all times of day and night as it sends a message to other road users that a vehicle is in motion. Perhaps, not a bad idea for road safety in the UK.

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Congratulations May 2016
To Councillor Lynne Pritchard for being elected Chair for 2016/2017 and Councillor George Tattum for being elected Vice-Chair for Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community Council.
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With the development of the 4g network more and more 4g masts are going live. There is a chance this can affect your TV signal. To check if your TV signal is affected visit www.digitaluk.co.uk. If your signal is diagnosed as affected by 4g masts there is support available. At800 is an independent organisation created to ensure that all UK viewers continue to receive Freeview, or are offered a suitable alternative, when 4G at 800 MHz is activated in their area. They are funded by the EE, Telefónica UK (O2), Three and Vodafone. If your signal is affected you can request a free filter from At800.
If you need an engineer to visit or want help fitting the filter there is a charge.
Contact At800 for more information on: 0808 1313 800 or http800

Gwernaffield Footpath to Mold
Both Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn Community and Mold Town Councils have asked Flintshire County Council to carry out maintenance and make improvements to the footpath that runs alongside the road down to Mold. For much of its length it is overgrown and needs cutting back and there are a few pinch points where the existing path is not wide enough. The County have identified the adjacent owners and are approaching them to seek their support and are looking to put together a strategy for long term improvement when funding might become available.
However in the short term they have been asked to improve the condition of the existing path which in the main involves cutting hedges and path verges. They are making use of the Probation Community Support service whenever possible to do some of the work but progress is very slow.
There has also been suggestion by some residents that the 30 mph speed limit should be extended up to the Gwernaffield village sign reducing it from the current 60 mph at present. This would help make the footpath safer on the bends at the approach into the village.
Pressure from the community generally would help focus the attention of the County Council.

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EGLWYS Y DRINDOD SANCTAIDD, Y WAUN

GWASANAETHAU BORE SUL am 11.00 y.b.
Ac eithrio y 4ydd Sul bob mis – Gwasanaeth Y Teulu am 9.30 y.b. yn Neuadd Yr Eglwys.
GWASANAETH MIN NOS am 6.00 y.h.
DYDD MAWRTH: Y CYMUN BENDIGAID am 9.30 y.b.

Dewch i mewn i weld ein harddangosfa ar gyfer y Rhyfel Mawr 1914–1918
CROESO CYNNES I BAWB

Increase in Precept
The Community Council is increasing its precept in 2016 by just over a third from April. The 35% rise maintains the council’s position among the lowest rated town and community councils in Flintshire.
This will mean the average Band D council tax payer in our community will be charged just 63p a month extra for community council services.
The extra income will allow the community council to continue with its programme of upgrading street lighting, which will save energy in future years and cost far less to maintain.
The council is also preparing to take over Gwernaffield Playing Field/Park to secure its future.
The budget also includes funding for the youth club, local organisations - including Ysgol y Waun - and a financial contribution towards our senior citizens’ Christmas party.
The council will also continue to maintain local public footpaths and part-fund the summer play scheme if the county council-run project gets the green light.
Chairman Cllr Lynne Pritchard said the increased precept, which still means the council was among the lowest spending of the 34 town and community councils in Flintshire, this helps realize the ambitious on-going plan to develop services for the benefit of people in Gwernaffield and Pantymwyn.
We will also be funding the Community Council newsletter which is delivered to every home in the community and we will increasingly be reducing production costs through sponsorship/advertising.
In the coming months we plan to hold a public meeting to ascertain what the public wants in the way of services provided by the community council.
Members are keen to find out the views of the public, which will help us develop the services we provide and shape our future plans.
We have kept the rate down for a number of years but members now want to be more pro-active and invest in a number of new projects.
The increase in our precept will enable us to continue our major programme of replacing street lighting in the community. The good news is that when this investment in our community is taken into account, along with other projects which support all sections of the community, we will still be levying one of the lowest community charges in Flintshire.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH GWERNAFFIELD

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICES at 11.00 a.m.
Except the 4th Sunday of the month – Family Praise at 9.30 a.m. in the Church Hall.
EVENING SERVICE at 6.00p.m.
TUESDAY: Holy communion at 9.30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, GWERNAFFIELD.

SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO ALL

Every Tuesday 9.30 a.m. Said Communion followed by refreshments. All welcome.

Messy Church 2016
Within the Bro fammau Parish To be held on the 3rd Sunday each month at 4pm in Gwernaffield Church Hall.
Messy Church is: Christ centred and open to anyone
Messy Church consists of:
:- creativity (various activities)
:- celebration (music,prayer and stories)
:- hospitality ( that's food and drink

Gwernaffield Community Council

Congratulations to Mrs Kay Roberts who has been appointed to the position of Community Council Clerk.